27-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

The Military Sealift Command is soliciting proposals for a 27-day dry cargo time charter to transport ammunition and other cargo from Naval Magazine Indian Island, WA to Hiro, Japan. The solicitation seeks a vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 290 ammunition containers and 1.3 million pounds of cargo at 13 knots maximum speed, with the vessel not to exceed 806 feet in length or 33-foot draft when laden. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical compliance, past performance, and price. Proposals are due by June 2, 2020 and must include vessel specifications and certifications, a fuel consumption spreadsheet, pricing with delivery/redelivery bonuses, and acknowledgement of terms and conditions.

This opportunity is set aside for total small business and seeks a 27-day charter period from July 5 to August 1, 2020. The place of performance is Washington, DC. Offerors must provide wage rates for occupations involved in deep sea vessel services in accordance with the attached Department of Labor wage determination. No budget range or incumbent is noted, though the fuel spreadsheet provides pricing estimates.