32-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research for the Strategic Sealift Program Office. This Sources Sought Notice (N32205-SS-N321-26-042) is a request for information only, aimed at gathering data on the price and availability of vessels capable of transporting military cargo. The goal is to identify suitable U.S. and foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels for a specific charter period. Work Details The MSC seeks information on vessels that can carry a portion of 143,733 square feet of military cargo, which includes tracked and wheeled vehicles as well as breakbulk. Interested parties are requested to provide detailed information including: A. Name and complete description of vessel(s). B. Daily charter hire rate and any delivery/re-delivery bonuses. C. Fuel consumption rates (both underway and in-port working). D. Proposed layday(s). E. Militarily useful square feet of vessel deck space, defined as cargo capacity deemed militarily useful through coordination with MARAD and the individual carrier, based upon a roll-on/roll-off vessel deck height that exceeds 7'5" clearance. F. Indicate the number of supercargo the vessel can accommodate. G. Business size; large businesses should provide details regarding possible sub-contracting opportunities. H. Company’s name and unique entity identifier. I. Any other pertinent questions or comments. Place of Performance Delivery port is Charleston, SC (USA) and re-delivery port is Busan, Republic of Korea.