DRY CARGO VOYAGE CHARTER
ID: N32205-SS-N321-25-027Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/e58e17bcc70d4f10905093ebf8e385af/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC) of Norfolk, is seeking information regarding the availability and pricing of self-sustaining U.S. flag, Jones Act vessels, and ABS certified tug and barge units for a dry cargo voyage charter. The vessels must be capable of transporting a minimum of 100 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of containerized ammunition while complying with hazardous materials regulations, with specific cargo specifications related to hazard classes and weight limits. Interested parties are invited to submit detailed vessel information, confirm cargo capacity, and outline charter rates by February 5, 2025, with the designated load and discharge ports being Military Ocean Terminal Concord, CA, and West Loch, HI, respectively. For further inquiries, contact Tiffany Gallon at tiffany.n.gallon.civ@us.navy.mil or Michelle D. James at michelle.d.james7.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) of Norfolk is seeking information through Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-25-027 regarding the availability and pricing of self-sustaining U.S. flag, Jones Act vessels, and ABS certified tug and barge units. These vessels must be capable of transporting a minimum of 100 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of containerized ammunition while adhering to hazardous materials regulations. Key cargo specifications include adherence to specific hazard classes and weight limits, with loading and discharge operations managed under strict safety protocols. The designated load and discharge ports are Military Ocean Terminal Concord, CA, and West Loch, HI, respectively, with a layday set for April 27, 2025. Interested parties are requested to provide detailed vessel information, confirm cargo capacity, and outline charter rates, while indicating if they meet the small business size standard per federal regulations. Responses must be submitted via email by February 5, 2025, detailing capabilities and any potential subcontracting opportunities. This inquiry serves as market research and does not imply any contractual obligation or financial commitment from the government.
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