DIEGO GARCIA SHUTTLE VESSEL LONG TERM CHARTER
ID: N32205-SS-25-025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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/82bd0f3fe7654c6c94ad2ca11ce253e1/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking information on the availability and pricing of a U.S. flagged, self-sustaining vessel for a long-term charter to support military operations on Diego Garcia from July 15, 2025, to July 14, 2026, with options for extensions. The vessel must meet specific requirements, including a minimum speed of 15 knots, an operating range of 8,000 nautical miles, and the capacity to transport at least 230 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) of various cargo types, including hazardous materials. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the effective transportation of military supplies and equipment, with the charter operating under a firm fixed price structure, excluding fuel and port expenses which will be reimbursed by the government. Interested parties are required to submit detailed information regarding their vessels and capabilities by February 20, 2025, and can contact Jason Dassow or Stephanie Ricker for further inquiries.

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    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking information regarding the pricing and availability of a U.S. flagged, self-sustaining vessel for long-term charter to support military operations on Diego Garcia from July 15, 2025, to July 14, 2026, with options for extensions. The required vessel must be capable of lifting and transporting a range of cargo types, including containerized, refrigerated, hazardous, and breakbulk cargo, with specifications including a minimum speed of 15 knots, an operating range of 8,000 nautical miles, and accommodations for crew surveillance. Additionally, it must support a cargo capacity of at least 230 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) and handle various forms of cargo including hazardous substances. The charter would operate under a firm fixed price with reimbursable elements, and interested parties must provide detailed information on their vessels and capabilities by February 20, 2025. This request aims to develop future requirements and pricing, taking into account all associated costs, except for fuel and port expenses, which will be reimbursed by the government.
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