44-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER
ID: N32205-SS-N321-25-023Type: 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/e56b5249d8f446efb98a47ae6dbefb89/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 28, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking responses for a 44-day dry cargo time charter as part of its Strategic Sealift Program. The procurement aims to secure U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of transporting military cargo, including helicopters and wheeled vehicles, with delivery to Gdansk, Poland, and redelivery back to Corpus Christi, Texas, starting on March 21, 2025. This opportunity is critical for maintaining military logistics and readiness, and interested parties must provide detailed information about their vessels, including charter rates and accommodations, while indicating their small business status. Submissions are due by January 28, 2025, and inquiries should be directed to Jordan Morrison at jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 564-230-3633.

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25-023 SS Notice.pdf
Jan 22, 2025, 11:09 PM UTC
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking responses for a 44-day dry cargo time charter as part of its Strategic Sealift Program. This notice serves as a sources sought request focused on U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels qualified to transport military cargo, including helicopters and wheeled vehicles. Interested parties are asked to provide detailed information regarding their vessels, including charter rates, fuel consumption, deck space, and accommodations for supervisors. The intended delivery is to Gdansk, Poland, with redelivery back to Corpus Christi, Texas, commencing on March 21, 2025. Respondents must indicate whether they qualify as a small business according to the federal standards. Submissions are due by January 28, 2025, to Jordan Morrison, the contact point provided in the notice. This inquiry aims to gather market information to refine future MSC requirements, signaling the government's consideration for both private enterprise and compliance with federal procurement regulations.
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