Dry cargo voyage charter

This solicitation seeks offers for a dry cargo voyage charter to transport containers from load ports in Indian Island, Washington and Valdez, Alaska to discharge ports in Valdez, Alaska and Concord, California. The Military Sealift Command, a division of the Navy, requires a U.S.-flag, Jones Act-compliant self-sustaining vessel or tug and barge with a minimum 92 twenty-foot equivalent unit capacity, not exceeding 700 feet in length or 31.5 feet in draft when laden. Proposals will be evaluated on technical acceptability, past performance, and price, with award going to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. The deadline for submissions is February 14, 2024.

The opportunity is set aside for total small businesses. The NAICS code is 483211 and PSC code is 899800, covering deep sea transportation of freight. The cargo will consist of 20-foot ISO containers with an average weight of 25,000 pounds and maximum of 30,000 pounds, including hazardous materials, to be transported between April and April 2024. The place of performance will be ports located in California, Washington, and Alaska. Wage determinations and technical evaluation criteria are provided to ensure compliance with requirements.