36-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting offers for a 36-day dry cargo time charter via solicitation N3220521R4166. Offerors must propose a U.S. or foreign flag RO/RO vessel capable of carrying 83,519 square feet of military cargo at a minimum speed of 15 knots while laden, to deliver cargo to Ash Shuaiba, Kuwait with redelivery to Corpus Christi, Texas. Proposals are due by April 7, 2021 and will be evaluated based on charter hire rates for the 36-day period, fuel pricing, and the offeror's ability to safely perform the charter in accordance with requirements for crew health and safety plans, cargo operations, and vessel certifications.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The NAICS code for water transportation of cargo is 483130 and the PSC code covers charter hire of ships. The solicitation documents provide templates for offerors to estimate total fuel costs for the charter period. The place of performance is Corpus Christi, Texas for redelivery of the cargo. Award preferences will be given to U.S. flag vessels and participants in the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement program.