Opportunity
SAM #N3220526R6080
Charter of Roll-on/Roll-off Vessels for Military Cargo Transport
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 04, 2026
Identifier
N3220526R6080
NAICS
483111, 532411, 488390
The U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking proposals for a 21-day dry cargo time charter to transport military cargo using Roll-on/Roll-off vessels. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, MSC Norfolk - Products/Services Requested: - Up to four self-sustaining Roll-on/Roll-off vessels - Minimum cargo capacity: 110,000 square feet per vessel (wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, breakbulk) - Minimum laden speed: 15 knots - Charter period: approximately 21 days per vessel - Delivery from Bremerhaven, Germany; redelivery to Corpus Christi, Texas - Requirements: stow plan, vessel Certificate of Inspection, two supercargo per vessel - Associated vessel services for worldwide transportation/prepositioning of military cargo (including hazardous cargo, explosives, ammunition, containers, vehicles) - Reimbursable shipment coordination for DRAKE c-UAS system (if requested) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessels must be self-sustaining and meet specific cargo and speed requirements - Government inspection rights, reporting per COMSCINST 3121.9, and fuel consumption reporting/testing - Readiness/off-hire provisions and force protection measures (up to 12 armed personnel) - Option for contractor security team if required - Multiple awards possible; procurement is unrestricted - No specific OEMs or vessel manufacturers are named; offerors must provide vessel data (IMO, INMARSAT, call letters, etc.) - Place of delivery: Bremerhaven, Germany; place of redelivery: Corpus Christi, Texas - Contracting office: Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
Description
Please see the attached RFP N3220526R6080 and supporting documents.