22-Day Time Charter
ID: N32205-SS-N321-25-032Type: Sources Sought
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Deep Sea Passenger Transportation (483112)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4a86d3eaed6a462c93933ba63fca16fd/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is conducting market research for a 22-day time charter of passenger vessels capable of accommodating at least 1,000 passengers, including their luggage, with provisions for three meals daily and double occupancy berthing. The charter will involve delivery at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and redelivery at Subic Bay, Philippines, with laydays set for March 20, 2025. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring the transportation needs of military personnel and associated passengers are met efficiently. Interested parties must submit their vessel details, including capacities and charter rates, by February 7, 2025, and can contact Matthew Price at matthew.r.price40.civ@us.navy.mil or Danny Davis at danny.w.davis1.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

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    SS-25-032 Notice.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research through Sources Sought Notice No. SS-25-032 for a 22-day passenger time charter. This inquiry seeks information regarding the price and availability of U.S. and foreign flag passenger vessels capable of accommodating at least 1,000 passengers, including their luggage, with provisions for three meals daily and double occupancy berthing. Key details include the delivery port at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, with redelivery at Subic Bay, Philippines, and laydays set for March 20, 2025. Interested parties are requested to provide details about their vessels, including passenger and cargo capacities, daily charter rates, fuel consumption, availability, and business size status related to the federal small business standards. Responses must be submitted by February 7, 2025, emphasizing the exploratory nature of this request, which does not entail a commitment to contract or cover response costs.
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