Voyage Charter

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Background The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research through its Strategic Sealift Program Management Support Office located in Norfolk, VA. This Sources Sought Notice (N32205-SS-N103-26-061) is aimed at gathering information regarding the availability and pricing of U.S. flag vessels capable of transporting specific cargo types, namely #57 and #89 granite aggregates. The goal is to assess market capabilities for a potential voyage charter. Work Details The MSC is seeking information on U.S. flag vessels that can carry the following cargo: #57 granite, with a total load quantity of 46,000 metric tons (MT) from Aulds Cove, Canada to two discharge ports in Florida. The details are as follows: 1. Load Port: Aulds Cove, Canada - Load Quantity: 46,000 MT - Load Date: 23 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 - Maximum Draft: 9.45 meters (31 feet) at low tide - Maximum Length Overall (LOA): 197 meters (646 feet) 2. Discharge Port #1: Port Everglades, FL, USA - Discharge Quantity: 23,000 MT - Maximum Draft: 12.19 meters (40 feet) - Maximum LOA: 343 meters (1125 feet) 3. Discharge Port #2: Port of Palm Beach, FL, USA - Discharge Quantity: 23,000 MT - Maximum Draft: 9.45 meters (31 feet) at low tide - Maximum LOA: 190 meters (623 feet) - Maximum Beam: 30.4 meters (98 feet) 4. The vessel must be geared to discharge cargoes at the discharge ports with specific requirements including an offload rate of 8,500 MT/day, crane reach of at least 10.8 meters over dock, clam shell bucket grab gear, and crane size exceeding 30 metric tons with grabs. Period of Performance The anticipated period for loading is from March 23 to March 31, 2026. Place of Performance The contract will involve operations primarily between Aulds Cove, Canada and the discharge ports of Port Everglades and Port of Palm Beach in Florida, USA.