365-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research to gather information on the price and availability of U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining offshore support vessels (OSVs). The requirement is for vessels with a minimum of 5,000 square feet of open deck space and a minimum 25-ton capacity crane. The charter period is approximately 365 days, with delivery and redelivery to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Respondents are requested to propose a 10-day layday window between September 1st and September 30th, 2026, or an earlier date if available. The maximum laden draft is 5 meters (16.4 feet). Interested parties are asked to provide details on the vessel(s), including Jones Act status, ammunition cargo capability, fuel capacity, number of reefer plugs and potential for additional plugs, cargo deck space and strength, and the number of additional non-crew personnel the vessel can accommodate. Additionally, respondents should provide their daily charter hire rate, any delivery/redelivery bonuses, fuel consumption rates, company name, contact information, business size, and Unique Entity Identifier. Large businesses are requested to provide details on possible sub-contracting opportunities. The Small Business Administration size standard for this type of water transportation service (NAICS 483111) is 1,050 employees.