Opportunity
SAM #N3220526R6089
Charter of RO/RO Vessel for Military Cargo Transport (Gdansk, Poland to Jacksonville, FL)
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
May 12, 2026
Respond By
May 19, 2026
Identifier
N3220526R6089
NAICS
483111, 532411, 488390
The Military Sealift Command (MSC), under the Department of the Navy, is soliciting a firm-fixed-price charter for a Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessel to transport military cargo between Gdansk, Poland and Jacksonville, Florida. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103A), MSC Norfolk - Vessel and Service Requirements: - Charter of one U.S. or foreign flag RO/RO vessel - Main deck height of at least 20 feet - Ramp door required - Minimum laden speed of 15 knots - Must carry up to 185,169 square feet of military cargo (helicopters, wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, breakbulk) - Includes two supercargo, lashing gear, Certificate of Inspection, detailed stow plan, and vessel fully bunkered - Charter period is approximately 22 days, with an option to extend up to 6 months - Delivery in Gdansk, Poland; redelivery in Jacksonville, Florida - Notable/Unique Requirements: - Vessel must be capable of worldwide transportation and prepositioning, including hazardous cargo, explosives, and ammunition - Government inspection rights and reporting per COMSCINST 3121.9 - Fuel consumption reporting/testing required - Readiness and off-hire provisions - Force protection measures (up to 12 armed personnel); contractor security team may be required - Reimbursable shipment coordination for DRAKE c-UAS system if requested - Compliance with U.S. Department of Labor wage determinations for maritime labor - No specific OEMs or vessel manufacturers are named; procurement is open to all responsible sources - Labor requirements include various maritime occupations under the Service Contract Act - Pricing evaluation includes charter hire, fuel, and other elements
Description
Please see attached RFP N3220526R6089 and supporting documents.