137-DAY DRY Cargo Time Charter

The Military Sealift Command requires a U.S. flag, self-sustaining dry cargo vessel for a 137-day time charter with up to 13 discrete charterer options to extend the performance period. The vessel must be capable of carrying a minimum of 400 ISO containers or 500 TEUs, including 20 reefer containers, and must possess ship's gear capable of lifting at least 30 MT. Eligible bidders include U.S. flag vessel owners and operators capable of meeting the operational requirements specified in the attachment. Interested parties must submit capabilities packages electronically to the designated MSC contract specialist and contracting officer by 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on June 10, 2024. The buyer will evaluate responses based on the vessel's technical capability, flag status, and availability to meet the required charter commencement date. The document does not state a budget, a pre-bid question deadline, or specific proposal evaluation criteria beyond the initial sources sought review.