36-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

The Military Sealift Command seeks a self-sustaining vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 110,000 square feet of military cargo to transport material from Beaumont, Texas to Ash Shuaiba, Kuwait between February 21-28, 2021. Offerors must propose a two-day laycan and pricing to include a firm fixed charter hire rate for 36 days of service as well as fuel costs calculated based on 32 days underway laden and 4 days in port. Evaluation will be based on the offered charter rate and compliance with proposal instructions. Proposals are due by January 19, 2021.

There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. The NAICS code is 483112 and PSC code is Z1PB. The solicitation seeks charter of one dry cargo vessel for approximately 36 days to transport military cargo from Beaumont, Texas to Ash Shuaiba, Kuwait. Wage determinations from the Department of Labor establish prevailing rates for vessel crew positions. The period of performance will be completed within 36 days with travel between the listed ports of embarkation and debarkation.