36-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

This solicitation from the Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command seeks proposals for a 36-day dry cargo time charter aboard a vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 100,000 square feet of military cargo from Kuwait to ports in South Carolina no later than September 22, 2020. Offerors must address vessel specifications and certifications in addition to providing a fuel consumption estimate template and plans for stowage, fueling, and health and safety. Proposals will be evaluated based on vessel specifications and pricing to determine best value with proposals due by August 3, 2020.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The NAICS code is 483211 for Deep Sea Freight Transportation and the PSC code is for cargo shipping services. No incumbent or current contractor is identified. The vessel must complete the 36-day charter within the timeline, with South Carolina, USA listed as the place of performance. Key details include transporting military cargo from Kuwait with a minimum laden speed of 15 knots and departure from Kuwait by September 22, 2020.