52-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER
ID: N32205-SS-N321-25-003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/28a7a8e04904440a819f3e2bb05d0a1d/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is conducting market research for a 52-day dry cargo time charter aimed at transporting military cargo, including helicopters and wheeled vehicles. The procurement seeks information on U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of meeting these requirements, with the delivery port located in Jacksonville, Florida, and redelivery in Ash Shuaybah, Kuwait, starting December 4, 2024. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring efficient logistics and transportation for military operations. Interested parties are encouraged to submit detailed vessel specifications, including daily charter rates and cargo capacity, by the response deadline of October 10, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Tiffany Gallon at tiffany.gallon@navy.mil or Michelle D. James at michelle.d.james7.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    SS-25-003 Notice.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research for a 52-day dry cargo time charter for military cargo transportation. This Sources Sought Notice seeks information regarding U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of carrying military cargo, including helicopters and wheeled vehicles. The delivery port is Jacksonville, FL, with redelivery in Ash Shuaybah, Kuwait, starting on December 4, 2024. Interested parties are requested to provide detailed information about their vessels, including specifications, daily charter rates, fuel consumption, cargo capacity, business size, and potential subcontracting opportunities. The document emphasizes the need for compliance with the small business size standard and outlines the deadline for responses, which is set for October 10, 2024. The MSC aims to use the gathered information to develop future vessel requirements, exhibiting a commitment to sourcing efficient transportation for military logistics.
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