DRY CARGO VOYAGE CHARTER
ID: N32205-SS-N321-25-028Type: 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/0936de3af4c149f4877785166b89228d/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is conducting market research for a dry cargo voyage charter aimed at transporting containerized ammunition from Naval Magazine Indian Island, WA, to Valdez, AK. The MSC is specifically seeking self-sustaining U.S. flag vessels that comply with Joint Act requirements and can carry a minimum of 120 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of hazardous cargo, adhering to strict weight regulations and safety protocols for munitions segregation during transport. This procurement is crucial for military logistics operations, ensuring safe and compliant transportation of essential military supplies. Interested parties must submit detailed vessel information, charter rates, and business classifications by February 4, 2025, and can contact David C. Anaya at david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil or Michelle D. James at michelle.d.james7.civ@us.navy.mil for further inquiries.

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    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research through Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-25-028, seeking information for a dry cargo voyage charter focused on transporting containerized ammunition. This inquiry is aimed at identifying self-sustaining U.S. flag vessels, compliant with Joint Act requirements, with a capacity to carry at least 120 TEUs of hazardous cargo. The specifics of the cargo include various classes of ammunition and strict weight regulations. The shipment's loading will occur at Naval Magazine Indian Island, WA, with a destination at Valdez, AK, scheduled for March 31, 2025, allowing two days for loading. Key requirements include certified lifting equipment and compliance with safety regulations for munitions segregation during transport. Interested parties are asked to submit detailed vessel information, charter rates, and business classifications by February 4, 2025. The MSC emphasizes adhering to federal purchasing standards, particularly regarding small business eligibility as defined by NAICS 483111. This notice illustrates the government's method for gathering supplier capabilities for military logistics operations while ensuring compliance and safety during such transfers.
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