36-day dry cargo time charter

The Military Sealift Command Norfolk is soliciting proposals for a 36-day dry cargo time charter to transport approximately 250,541 square feet of military vehicles and breakbulk cargo between Ash Shuaiba, Kuwait and Charleston, South Carolina between April 15 and May 21, 2021. Offerors must demonstrate that their proposed vessels are capable of carrying a minimum of 70,000 square feet and meet safety, health, and cargo securing requirements. Award will be made to the responsible offerors with the lowest evaluated price per square foot of cargo capacity. Pricing will be evaluated based on charter hire rates and fuel costs. Proposals are due by February 25, 2021.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The NAICS code is 483112 and PSC code is 899800. The solicitation seeks up to two vessels for this charter and the place of performance will be ports in South Carolina. Minimum wages for positions including Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Mate, and others involved in deep sea vessel services are set in the wage determination applicable to all U.S. coastal ports. Fuel consumption and pricing details are provided in an attachment to calculate total fuel costs for laden, ballast, and idle conditions based on 2021 DLA standard fuel prices.