21-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

This solicitation requests proposals for a 21-day dry cargo time charter to transport military cargo between Busan, Korea and Everett, WA. The Military Sealift Command seeks a vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 162,242 square feet of cargo including wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk cargo, with a minimum speed of 15 knots while laden. Proposals are due by May 25, 2021 and the contract will be awarded based on the lowest price from a technically acceptable offer with acceptable past performance. Pricing will be evaluated on the charter hire rate and estimated fuel costs calculated using the standard DLA fuel prices.

There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The NAICS code is 483112 and PSC code is XXXXX. The charter period is for 21 days commencing July 9, 2021. Offerors must use the fuel consumption template to calculate total fuel costs under various conditions including time underway laden or in ballast and time spent in port. Place of performance is transportation between Busan, Korea and Everett, WA. Wage determinations are included to establish prevailing rates for applicable vessel crew positions.