Dry cargo voyage charter

The Military Sealift Command seeks offers for a dry cargo voyage charter to transport approximately 364,262 square feet of military cargo including wheeled and tracked vehicles and breakbulk cargo. Offerors must propose a self-sustaining roll-on/roll-off or combination roll-on/roll-off lift-on/lift-off vessel that meets specifications for equipment and documentation. Proposals were initially due by June 16th addressing pricing, timelines and vessel capabilities, with questions due by June 11th. An amendment reopened bidding and extended the proposal due date to June 22nd, adjusting laydays to require arrival in Corpus Christi, Texas by August 12th.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 483211 and PSC code is 8990, for deep sea transportation of equipment, with the place of performance in Columbia, Maryland. Offerors must demonstrate meeting vessel and cargo handling requirements, with evaluation based on price and vessel/plan suitability for timely transport of the military cargo. The solicitation does not provide budget details but seeks a single lump sum price for the voyage.