23-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 3 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- N3220525R4071
- Agency
- 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
- Washington, United States
- Points of contact
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- Robbin A. Jefferson robbin.a.jefferson.civ@us.navy.mil (564) 230-3660
- Eric Hatcher eric.n.hatcher2.civ@us.navy.mil (564) 230-3114
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is seeking to charter Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessels capable of transporting military cargo including helicopters, wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk materials. The procurement will support multiple vessel charters, with up to three vessels being selected to meet the government's requirements. Each vessel must be capable of carrying approximately 393,048 square feet or 20,489.2 short tons of cargo and maintain a laden speed of 15 knots. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that proposals will be evaluated on an unrestricted basis, with all responsible sources invited to submit proposals. The critical response deadline is Thursday, April 17, 2024, with contract point of contact Nic Hatcher available at eric.n.hatcher2.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-230-3114 for potential questions.
The charter will involve maritime transportation between Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, and Tacoma, Washington, with laydays commencing between June 17-25, 2025. The total performance period for each chartered vessel is approximately 23 days. While no specific set-aside designations are in place, the Small Business Administration's Procurement Center Representative has concurred with the unrestricted procurement approach. The contract award dollar amount remains to be determined, and the solicitation number is currently listed as N3220525R4071. The procurement falls under the Deep Sea Freight Transportation NAICS category (483111) and the Transportation/Travel/Relocation: Marine Charter Product Service Code (V124), indicating a specialized maritime logistics requirement for military cargo movement.
Notice text
- Action Code: Pre-solicitation
- Date: 11 April 2025
- Year: Fiscal Year 2025
- Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
- Product or Service Code: V- Transportation, Travel, & Relocation Services
- Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, VA 23511
- Subject: 23-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
- Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220525R4071
- Closing Response Date: Thursday, 17 April 2024
- Contract Point of Contact or Contract Specialist: Nic Hatcher at eric.n.hatcher2.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-230-3114
- Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD
- Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD
- Contract Line Item Number: N/A
- Contract Award Date: TBA
- Contractor: TBD
- Description: This requirement is for U.S. or foreign flag, Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessel(s) (multiple awards up to three vessels or until the needs of the Government have been met), capable of carrying a portion of 393,048 square feet/20,489.2 short tons of military cargo (helicopters, wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk). The Vessels laden speed shall be 15 knots.
- Place of Contract Performance: The place/range of delivery is Pyeongtaek, ROK; and the place/range of redelivery is Tacoma, WA (USA). The laydays commence/cancel 17, 21, and 25 June 2025. The period of performance will be about 23 days for each chartered vessel.
- Set-aside Status: N/A. The decision to release this procurement as “Unrestricted” is based on responses received from a recent, sources sought notice for this service. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. The Small Business Administration’s Procurement Center Representative concurred with this decision.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 23-day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Award Notice | |
| 23-day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Award Notice | |
| 23-day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Award Notice | |
| 23-day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Solicitation | |
| 23-day Dry Cargo Time Charter | Pre-Solicitation |
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