Description
The Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, is seeking information about the price and availability of a U.S. flag, self-sustaining, single-hull ship, or tug/barge type vessel, with a ramp allowing for roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO) capability to provide logistics support to the Navy's Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC), Andros Island, Bahamas detachment and Port Canaveral, Florida, USA. The vessel must meet specific requirements, including the ability to carry arms, ammunition, and explosives, hazardous materials, and other cargo. The charter period is from 03 June 2026 to 02 June 2027, with one one-year option and one 11-month option period. Interested parties are requested to provide information about their company, vessel specifications, charter rates, and other relevant details.
• The vessel must be able to transport a minimum of 700 tons of cargo.
• The vessel must have a minimum of 5,000 square feet of clear and unobstructed open deck space.
• The vessel must be able to berth full laden, unassisted, with sustained winds of 15 knots and gusts to 20 knots.
• The vessel must have applicable USCG and class society certificates.
• The vessel must be able to dock and undock at AUTEC, Andros Island, without assistance.