53-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

The Military Sealift Command seeks proposals for a 53-day dry cargo time charter to transport a minimum of 85,000 square feet of cargo between Beaumont, TX and Corpus Christi, TX between June 12-18, 2021. Offerors must specify vessel fuel consumption rates and provide certifications demonstrating the vessel meets technical and safety requirements. Proposals are due by May 6, 2021 and will be evaluated based on charter hire rates, fuel costs, and vessel capacity with awards issued to offers collectively capable of transporting 100% of the listed cargo at the lowest total cost per square foot.

There is no set-aside designated for this solicitation. Evaluation will be based on the lowest total price to transport the specified minimum cargo volume within the 53-day charter period beginning in June 2021. Wage determinations and fuel consumption estimates provided indicate a potential award value of approximately $778,000 based on current fuel prices and estimated consumption rates. The place of performance is Texas, USA.