Description
The Marine Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking a commercial dry‑cargo vessel on a 360‑day time charter to support U.S. Marine Corps logistics in the Western Pacific. Offerors may propose a roll‑on/roll‑off (RORO) vessel with a slewing ramp or a lift‑on/lift‑off (LOLO) vessel equipped with its own crane and handling equipment. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price for the charter period plus reimbursement for fuel (MGO/MDO priced at $1,604.88 per metric ton) and other allowable costs. The vessel must be fully bunkered at delivery, meet speed (≥10 knots) and draft requirements, and provide security, communications, and crew certifications. The award will be based on the lowest technically acceptable price, with up to two contracts awarded.
• Provide a 360‑day charter of a dry‑cargo vessel (RORO or LOLO) capable of handling ≥ 40,000 sq ft of rolling and general cargo.
• Fuel consumption is evaluated over 118 days laden, 45 days ballast, and 197 days idle; fuel price set at $1,604.88/metric ton.
• Vessel must supply its own cargo‑handling gear (ramp or crane) and any non‑rolling equipment (e.g., forklift).
• Contract includes options to extend up to 6 months; bonuses for timely delivery/redelivery in ballast; and reimbursement for super‑cargo, force‑protection personnel, and port charges.