59-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

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Background The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research for the Strategic Sealift Program Office. This Sources Sought Notice is intended to gather information regarding the availability and pricing of vessels capable of carrying containerized ammunition. The goal is to identify U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels that meet specific regulatory requirements for hazardous materials. Work Details The contract involves a 59-day dry cargo time charter for vessels capable of carrying a minimum of 250 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) of containerized ammunition. The vessels must comply with regulatory hazmat compatibility and segregation requirements. Key cargo specifics include: - Ammunition Hazard Class/Division: 1.1-1.4 - Maximum TEU Gross Weight: 35,000 lbs - Average TEU Gross Weight: 25,000 lbs The delivery port is Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, North Carolina (USA), and the redelivery port is Nordenham, Germany. Interested parties are requested to provide detailed information about their vessel(s), proposed laydays, daily charter hire rates, fuel consumption rates, and business size classification. Period of Performance Approximately 59 days starting from the layday commencing on July 26, 2026. Place of Performance Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, North Carolina (USA) for delivery; Nordenham, Germany for redelivery.