97-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

1. Action Code:  Presolicitation

2. Date:  28 April 2023

3. Fiscal Year:  2023

4. Contracting Office Zip Code:  23511

5. Classification Code:  V- Transportation, Travel, & Relocation services

6. Contracting Office Address:  471 East C St., Bldg. 64, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511  

7. Subject:  97-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

8. Proposed Solicitation Number:  N3220523R4064

9. Closing Response Date:  Friday 05 May 2023

10. Contract Point or Contracting Officer:  Leon Hazley; 757-443-3862; leon.g.hazley.civ@us.navy.mil. 

11. Contract Award and Solicitation Number:  T.B.D.

12. Contract Award Dollar Amount:  T.B.D.

13. Contract Line Item Number:  N/A

14. Contract Award Date:  T.B.A.

15. Contractor:  T.B.D.

16. Description:  This requirement is for one, U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 900 TEUs while satisfying all applicable regulatory HAZMAT compatibility and segregation requirements.  The vessel shall have a minimum laden speed of 13 knots.

17. Place of Contract Performance:  The place/range of delivery and redelivery is Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, NC (USA).  The layday commences and cancels 04 June 2023, with Owners/ Offerors to indicate estimated time of arrival. The period of performance will be 97 days. 

18. Set-aside Status:  N/A.  The decision to release this solicitation as “Unrestricted” is based on responses received from a recent sources sought notice for this service.  All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.  The Small Business Administration Procurement Center Representative has concurred with this decision.