The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research for a 23-day dry cargo time charter to transport military vehicles and equipment from Beaumont, Texas to Esbjerg, Denmark. The charter requires a vessel capable of transporting 9 trailers, 4 assault bridge vehicles, 2 mine clearing vehicles, and 32 recovery vehicles, with planned laydays commencing on 01 June 2025. Potential contractors must provide detailed vessel information including descriptions, daily charter hire rates, fuel consumption rates, militarily useful deck space, and supercargo accommodation capacity. The solicitation follows Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.102 and is categorized under NAICS code 483111 for deep sea freight transportation. Interested contractors must submit their responses via email to Brandon Page by 1000 hours Eastern Time on 21 March 2025.

This pre-solicitation notice does not have a specific small business set-aside, but the NAICS code establishes a small business size standard of 1,050 employees for water transportation services. The document is a market research request and does not commit the government to pay preparation costs or award a contract. While no specific award value is mentioned, the complexity of transporting specialized military vehicles suggests a potentially significant contract value. The charter is time-limited to 23 days and focuses on marine transportation of military equipment between specific ports in the United States and Denmark. Contractors should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to safely and efficiently transport military cargo across international waters, with a focus on vessel specifications and operational readiness.

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