48-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

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Background The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research through the Strategic Sealift Program Office to gather information regarding the availability and pricing of vessels for a specific cargo transportation requirement. This request for information is not a commitment to contract or pay any costs incurred in response. Work Details The MSC is seeking U.S. and foreign flag Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessels capable of carrying military cargo, specifically helicopters, wheeled vehicles, and breakbulk, with a total capacity of 149,126 square feet. The delivery port for the cargo is Jacksonville, Florida, and the redelivery port is Shuaiba, Kuwait. The charter period is approximately 48 days, commencing on 28 March 2026. Interested parties are requested to provide detailed information including: - Vessel description (including ramp door and main deck height) - Proposed layday - Daily charter hire rate along with any delivery/re-delivery bonuses - Fuel consumption rates in metric tons (both underway and in-port working) - Militarily useful square feet of vessel deck space - Number of supercargo the vessel can accommodate - Company name and unique entity identifier - Business size - Details regarding possible sub-contracting opportunities for large businesses - Any other pertinent questions or comments. Period of Performance Approximately 48 days starting from 28 March 2026. Place of Performance Jacksonville, Florida (USA) for delivery; Shuaiba, Kuwait for redelivery.