Dry Cargo Voyage Charter

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Background The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, is conducting a market survey to gather information regarding the availability and pricing of vessels for a Dry Cargo Voyage Charter. The MSC's mission involves providing sealift support for military operations, and this contract aims to facilitate the transportation of military cargo, including tracked and wheeled vehicles. Work Details The contractor will provide a U.S. or foreign flag Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 22,000 square feet of military cargo, which includes tracked and wheeled vehicles as well as breakbulk items. Specific cargo details include: - 2 mobile cranes (40 tons each) - 40 heavy trucks (25 tons each) Additional cargo list available upon request. The load will be conducted on Free In and Out, Stowed and Stuffed (F.I.O.S.S) terms at the load port in Tacoma, Washington, with discharge at White Beach, Okinawa. The laydays are set to commence on April 27, 2026, with a laytime of 2 days SSHEX for the entire mission. Special requirements dictate that the government requires sole use of the vessel for this voyage charter; no other cargo will be authorized on board. Period of Performance The contract period will begin with laydays commencing on April 27, 2026. Place of Performance Load port: Tacoma, Washington (USA); Discharge port: White Beach, Okinawa.