90- day dry cargo time charter

The Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office seeks proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract to charter a U.S.-flagged self-sustaining roll-on/roll-off vessel capable of transporting a minimum of 500 tons of various cargo types at 8 knots when fully laden. The vessel must meet requirements for speed, range, communications capabilities and cargo handling equipment. Proposals are due by August 23, 2023 and will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and price. The contract will be for a base period of 90 days commencing October 20, 2023 with three 30-day option periods.

The solicitation is set aside for total small business and designated under NAICS code 483211 with a place of performance in Florida. Offerors must propose charter hire rates for the base 180 day period and provide pricing for fuel. The vessel must be able to carry 25 dry cargo containers, 3 refrigerated containers and containers certified for hazardous materials. The opportunity is valued at approximately $5 million based on similar past requirements. The incumbent contractor is Sealift Incorporated which has held previous contracts to provide similar transportation services to the Military Sealift Command.