Special Time Charter for Marine Support Vessel
ID: N32205-SS-25-040Type: 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/fe07176c192c4a848fa489cfd3322d60/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, Jones Act vessel to serve as a maritime support vessel for counternarcotics operations. The vessel will be homeported at Mayport Naval Base, FL, and is required to support 29 personnel, with the capacity to surge to 44 for up to 30 days without resupply, operating primarily in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean. This procurement is critical for enhancing operational capabilities in maritime security and drug interdiction efforts. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company and vessel details, by March 17, 2025, to the designated contacts, Yvonne Escoto and Danny Davis, at the provided email addresses.

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    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking information regarding the price and availability of a U.S. flagged, Jones Act vessel to serve as a maritime support vessel for counternarcotics operations. The vessel, homeported in Mayport Naval Base, FL, will support 29 personnel with a capacity to surge to 44 for up to 30 days without resupply. Operations will occur in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean. The contract type will be firm fixed price with reimbursable elements for a period beginning May 1, 2025, and extending through April 30, 2026, with options for extension. Key vessel specifications include the capability to carry arms, maintain a minimum speed of 10 knots, support small boat operations, and accommodate operational centers for both sponsor and partner nation personnel. Interested parties are required to provide company information, vessel details, charter rates, fuel consumption rates, and confirmation of compliance with the specifications outlined. Responses must be submitted by March 17, 2025, and can be directed to designated contacts at the Navy. This document primarily functions as a request for information (RFI) to aid in determining the feasibility of upcoming contractual options while outlining critical operational and logistical requirements for the vessel’s support role.
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