19-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

This pre-solicitation notice seeks a vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 53,266 square feet of military cargo including 27 TEUs, 3 of which will contain ammunition, to transport the cargo from Agadir, Morocco to Jacksonville, Florida over a 19 day charter period beginning no later than July 11, 2022. Offerors must indicate their estimated time of arrival. The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command will evaluate proposals based on the vessel's ability to satisfy all applicable HAZMAT segregation and compatibility requirements while maintaining a minimum laden speed of 13 knots. The closing date for responses is May 24, 2022.

There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The NAICS code is 483110 and the PSC code is V-Transportation, Travel, & Relocation services. The decision to solicit proposals on an unrestricted basis was made following responses to a recent sources sought notice, with concurrence from the Small Business Administration Procurement Center Representative. Key details include a 53,266 square foot minimum cargo capacity, transportation of 27 TEUs including 3 containing ammunition, and a 19 day charter period with an estimated start of July 11, 2022. The contracting office is located in Norfolk, Virginia and the budget is to be determined.