66-day dry cargo charter

This solicitation from the Military Sealift Command seeks offers for a 66-day dry cargo charter to transport ammunition and hazardous materials from Concord, California to Concord, California. The vessel must be able to carry a minimum of 400 twenty-foot equivalent unit containers at speeds of 13 knots or greater with a maximum draft of 31.5 feet. Offerors will be evaluated based on their vessel's ability to meet technical requirements for cargo handling, certifications, plans and crewing, as well as availability from November 13, 2023 to January 17, 2024. Price evaluation will consider the total cost to the government based on offered charter hire and fuel rates. Proposals are due by October 5, 2023.

There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. The primary NAICS code is 483211 and PSC code is 899 with an estimated budget between $500,000-1,000,000. Current contractors providing similar services to the Military Sealift Command include Sealift Incorporated and Maersk Line. The place of performance is Concord, California and key details include a 66-day charter period transporting a minimum of 400 TEUs of ammunition and hazardous materials with specific vessel dimensions and cargo capacity.