20-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter   12

Background
The solicitation is for a 20-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter issued by the Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office. The acquisition is being conducted under Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Services.

Work Details
The contract requires a vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 140,897 square feet of military cargo from Gdansk, Poland to Jacksonville, Florida, USA within a 20-day charter period. The vessel must have a minimum laden speed of 15 knots and comply with various special requirements including health and safety, documentation, supercargo, lashing gear, spreader bar, self-sustaining capability, certificates, stow plan, and being fully bunkered. The solicitation also includes a classified requirement and specific qualifications for the crew. Additionally, the contractor must comply with various clauses related to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services.

Period of Performance
The charter period is for 20 days commencing/cancelling on 24 June 2024.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed from Gdansk, Poland to Jacksonville, Florida, USA.