29-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

The Military Sealift Command is soliciting offers for a 29-day dry cargo time charter via solicitation N32205-21-R-4145. The Command seeks a combination container/breakbulk vessel capable of transporting 230 twenty-foot equivalent units or 100,000 cubic feet of cargo with a minimum speed of 15 knots and range of 8,000 nautical miles. The charter period is 29 days from March 7, 2021, with the vessel delivering in Singapore and redelivering in Singapore. Offers are due by January 25, 2021 and must address technical requirements for vessel specifications, certifications, and special provisions. Pricing will be evaluated based on the charter hire rate and a fuel price of $778.79 per metric ton.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The NAICS code for water transportation of cargo is 483130 and the PSC code covers charter vessel leasing or rental services. The solicitation does not name any incumbent or current contractors. The place of performance for the 29-day time charter is international waters with delivery and redelivery points in Singapore.