Opportunity
SAM #N3220526R6079
29-Day Charter of LO/LO Vessel for Military Cargo Transport (San Diego to Korea)
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
April 29, 2026
Identifier
N3220526R6079
NAICS
532411, 483111
The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking a 29-day time charter of a dry cargo lift-on/lift-off (LO/LO) vessel to transport military cargo from San Diego, California to Pohang, Republic of Korea. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, MSC Norfolk - Vessel and Service Requirements: - Charter of one U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining LO/LO vessel - Minimum cargo capacity: 68,134 square feet (tracked/wheeled vehicles, breakbulk, hazardous cargo, containers, ammunition) - Minimum laden speed: 15 knots - Charter period: approximately 29 days - Delivery in San Diego, CA; redelivery in Pohang, Republic of Korea - Vessel must provide stow plans, certificates, lashing gear, and comply with government inspection and reporting requirements - Must support force protection (up to 12 armed personnel) and potentially a contractor security team - Fuel consumption reporting and testing required - Reimbursable shipment of DRAKE c-UAS system if requested - Labor and Compliance: - Must comply with U.S. Department of Labor wage determinations for maritime occupations - Adherence to FAR/DFARS clauses and Service Contract Act - No specific OEMs or vessel manufacturers are named; solicitation is open to all responsible sources - Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be self-sustaining for LO/LO operations - Ability to transport hazardous and sensitive military cargo - Readiness and off-hire provisions, with government right to inspect and enforce reporting - Option for government to exercise additional charter periods
Description
See attached RFP N3220526R6079 and supporting documents.