34-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

This pre-solicitation notice seeks a U.S. or foreign flag Roll-On/Roll-Off vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 60,142 square feet/2,863.2 short tons of military cargo including helicopters, wheeled vehicles, and breakbulk, with a minimum laden speed of 15 knots. The Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command requires the vessel to transport cargo from Jacksonville, FL to Shuaiba, Kuwait, with a layday commencing on May 14, 2022 and a 34-day charter period. Responses to this notice are due by April 14, 2022. The agency will evaluate responses based on the vessel and operator's ability to meet the requirements.

No set-aside designation was used. The NAICS code is 483111 and the PSC code is V-Transportation, Travel, & Relocation services. As no incumbents or current contractors were identified, this pre-solicitation is open to all responsible sources. The estimated contract value was not provided but will support the 34-day charter of military cargo from the U.S. to Kuwait. The Small Business Administration Procurement Center Representative has concurred with the unrestricted pre-solicitation approach.