27-day DRYTIME Charter Yokosuka, Japan to Bremerton, Washington

1. Action Code: Presolicitation
2. Date: 16 March 2016
3. Year: Fiscal Year 2016
4. Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
5. Classification Code: V- Transportation, Travel, & Relocation services
6. Contracting Office Address: 471 East C St., Bldg. 64, Naval Station Norfolk, VA 23511
7. Subject: 27-day DRYTIME Charter - Yokosuka, Japan to Bremerton, Washington
8. Proposed Solicitation Number: N32205-16-R-3359
9. Closing Response Date: 22 March 2016
10. Contract Point of Contact or Contracting Officer: Patrick Frost; patrick.frost1@navy.mil; 757-443-0964
11. Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD
12. Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD
13. Contract Line Item Number : TBD
14. Contract Award Date: TBD
15. Contractor: TBD
16. Description: One U.S. or foreign flag (Super Cargo required if foreign flag), self-sustaining combination container/breakbulk vessel with the capability to move 20-FT ISO containers comprised of hazardous material (CL VII & CL VIII) and general cargo from Yokosuka, Japan to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Bremerton Washington. Barges or Integrated Tug and Barges are not acceptable for this movement due to the nature of the cargo. Cargo must be stowed below deck to prevent damage and exposure to weather. The layday commences and cancels 25 April 2016.
17. Set-aside Status: N/A
18. The decision to release this solicitation on an "Unrestricted" is based on responses received from a recent market survey for this service. MSC's Small Business Associate has concurred with this decision.