23-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N3220525R4026
- Agency
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Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Place of performance
- Bremerton, Washington, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking a 23-day dry cargo time charter for a U.S. flag vessel capable of transporting at least six 20-foot ISO containers, with four containers specifically designated for Class 7 and Class 8 hazardous materials. The vessel must meet strict cargo compatibility and segregation requirements, with a minimum laden speed of 15 knots, and barges are explicitly not acceptable for this movement. The contract will involve maritime transportation between Berth 13 in Yokosuka, Japan, and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington, with layday commencing on 09 April 2025 and canceling on 11 April 2025. The pre-solicitation notice (ID: e0c012fb70064e32b997881f45fb0ddf) was posted on 30 December 2024, with responses due by 06 January 2025. The contract point of contact is Michelle James, who can be reached at michelle.d.james7.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-230-3323.
The solicitation is unrestricted, meaning all responsible sources may submit bids, proposals, or quotations for consideration, with the Small Business Administration Procurement Center Representative concurring with this approach. Specific contract award details such as total dollar amount and specific contractor are currently to be determined (TBD). The procurement falls under the Deep Sea Freight Transportation NAICS category (483111) and the Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Marine Charter Product Service Code (V124). While no specific set-aside has been designated, the Navy has conducted a sources sought notice to inform the procurement strategy. The charter period is precisely 23 days, with specific start and end dates that align with the military's logistical requirements. Potential bidders should note the specialized nature of the cargo requirements, particularly the need to transport hazardous materials safely and efficiently.
Notice text
- Action Code: Presolicitation
- Date: 30 December 2024
- Fiscal Year: 2025
- Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
- Product or Service Code: V124 - Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Marine Charter
- Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511
- Subject: 23-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
- Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220525R4026
- Closing Response Date: Monday, 06 January 2025
- Contract Point of Contact or Contracting Officer: Michelle James, michelle.d.james7.civ@us.navy.mil; 564-230-3323
- Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD
- Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD
- Contract Line Item Number: N/A
- Contract Award Date: TBA
- Contractor: TBD
- Description: Request one, U.S. flag vessel, capable of carrying a minimum of six 20-foot ISO containers, four of which are comprised of Class 7 and Class 8 hazardous material, while satisfying cargo compatibility and segregation requirements. Barges are not acceptable for this movement due to the nature of the cargo. The minimum laden speed shall be 15 knots.
- Place of Contract Performance: The place/range of delivery is Berth 13, Yokosuka, Japan and place/range of redelivery is Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington (USA). The layday commences 09 April 2025 and cancels 11 April 2025. The charter period will be 23 days.
- Set-aside Status: N/A. The decision to release this solicitation as “Unrestricted” is based on responses received from a recent, sources sought notice for this service. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The Small Business Administration Procurement Center Representative has concurred with this decision.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 23-day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Award Notice | |
| 23-day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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