DRY CARGO VOYAGE CHARTER
ID: N32205-SS-N321-25-016Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/da8b3b79b000440bac7012f0366f8783/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking market information for a Dry Cargo Voyage Charter to transport containerized ammunition. The procurement requires vessels capable of carrying a minimum of 204 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of cargo, with specific regulatory Hazmat compatibility, loading at Indian Island, WA, and discharging at White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, with a layday scheduled for April 6, 2025. This opportunity is critical for military logistics, ensuring the timely and safe transport of essential supplies. Interested parties must submit their vessel information, including capacity and proposed charter rates, by December 30, 2024, and can contact David C. Anaya at david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil or Robbin A. Jefferson at robbin.a.jefferson.civ@us.navy.mil for further details.

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    The U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) seeks market information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the availability and pricing of vessels for a Dry Cargo Voyage Charter. This inquiry, identified as Market Survey No: N32205-SS-N321-25-016, is focused on obtaining U.S. or foreign-flagged, self-sustaining vessels that can transport a minimum of 204 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of containerized ammunition, adhering to regulatory Hazmat compatibility requirements. Key cargo specifications include a maximum gross weight of 32,640 pounds per TEU, loading at Indian Island, WA, and discharging at White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, with a layday set for April 6, 2025. Interested parties are asked to provide information about their vessels, including maximum TEU capacity, proposed charter rates, and business size, while confirming if they qualify as small businesses under the NAICS code 483111. Responses must be submitted via email by December 30, 2024. This market survey does not obligate the government to award contracts or cover costs related to responses. The document is intended to facilitate potential procurement opportunities within the maritime sector for military logistics needs.
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