Time Charter Container Ship for United States Air Force (USAF)
ID: SS-25-041Type: 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/7d02c74139d643dd8d9d2fe56fa4872b/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking information on the availability and cost of a time-chartered container ship for the United States Air Force (USAF). The ship must be capable of carrying ammunition in ISO containers, with a required delivery date of May 15, 2025, and must meet specific performance criteria, including a minimum speed of 16 knots and a capacity for 900 ISO containers, while being able to operate in extreme environmental conditions. This procurement is crucial for supporting the transportation and prepositioning of military cargo worldwide, emphasizing the government's commitment to military readiness. Interested vendors must submit their responses, detailing ship capabilities, availability, and pricing factors, by March 12, 2025, to the designated contacts, Samantha Wooton and F. Carley Orvin, whose contact information is provided in the opportunity overview.

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    The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) seeks information on the availability and cost for a time-chartered container ship for the United States Air Force (USAF). This request is part of a market survey to evaluate options for an existing charter contract, not a commitment to contract. The ship must be capable of carrying ammunition in ISO containers, with delivery slated for May 15, 2025. Key specifications include a speed of at least 16 knots, the capacity for 900 ISO containers, and the ability to operate in extreme environmental conditions. The primary mission is to support the transportation and prepositioning of military cargo worldwide. Responses must include details on the ship's capabilities, availability, costs, and any alternatives, with an emphasis on factors affecting pricing. Interested vendors must submit their responses by March 12, 2025, to a designated contact. This initiative underlines the government’s focus on military readiness and ensuring transportation capacity for critical cargoes.
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