Opportunity
SAM #N3220526R6094
59-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter for Containerized Ammunition Transport
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
May 27, 2026
Respond By
June 03, 2026
Identifier
N3220526R6094
NAICS
532411, 483111, 488320, 488390
This opportunity from Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk seeks a 59-day dry cargo time charter for a self-sustaining vessel to transport containerized ammunition: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, MSC Norfolk - Vessel Requirements: - Minimum capacity: 250 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) of containerized ammunition - Must be self-sustaining, with hazardous material compatibility and segregation compliance - Maximum length overall (LOA): 825 feet; laden draft not to exceed 33.8 feet; minimum speed: 13 knots - Includes lashing gear, spreader bar, segregation of munitions, fully bunkered, and detailed stow plan - Vessel data submission (IMO, INMARSAT, call letters, laydays) required - Government inspection rights, readiness/off-hire provisions, and reporting per COMSCINST 3121.9 - Fuel consumption reporting/testing required - Force protection measures: up to 12 armed personnel; potential contractor security team if called out - Two supercargo required - Services and Labor: - Maritime labor services for deep sea vessel occupations (Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Mate, Able Seaman, etc.) - Wage rates and benefits governed by Service Contract Act Wage Determination - Special Requirements: - Reimbursable shipment coordination for DRAKE c-UAS system if requested - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Delivery: Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, NC, USA - Redelivery: Nordenham, Germany - Contracting office: Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA - No specific OEMs or vessel manufacturers are named; opportunity is open to U.S. or foreign flag vessels - Procurement is a total small business set-aside; all responsible sources may submit proposals
Description
Please see the attached RFP N3220526R6094 and supporting documents.