Dry cargo voyage charter

The Military Sealift Command seeks dry cargo voyage charter services to transport approximately 82,316 square feet of wheeled vehicles from Livorno, Italy to Ash Shuaiba, Kuwait between specified dates in September 2020. Offerors must demonstrate their vessel is self-sustaining and capable of carrying the required cargo load, as well as describe health and safety plans for COVID-19 and provide certification documents. Proposals are due by August 12, 2020 and will be evaluated based on the offeror's ability to meet the requirements and key terms of the solicitation.

There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. The primary NAICS code is 483112 and PSC code is 899800. Performance will take place loading in Livorno, Italy and discharging in Ash Shuaiba, Kuwait between September 10-30, 2020. Offerors must address laytime provisions, lashing gear and spreader bar capabilities, force majeure considerations, crew access and substitution restrictions, and position reporting requirements in their responses.