Dry Cargo Voyage Charter

The Military Sealift Command Norfolk is seeking proposals for a dry cargo voyage charter to transport containerized ammunition. The vessel must be U.S. Flag, Jones Act compliant, and ABS certified, with a capacity to carry at least 60 TEUs of containerized ammunition. The charter will involve loading at Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) in California and discharging at West Loch Wharves 4 & 5 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract, and the offeror must comply with all terms and conditions of the solicitation and the charter form. Key points to consider: • The vessel must be self-sustaining and equipped with a certified 20-foot spreader bar for each crane. • The vessel must be fully bunkered for the intended voyage. • The offeror must provide a detailed stow plan, including vessel trim and stability values resulting from the proposed stow plan. • The offeror must ensure segregation of all loaded munitions containers aboard the vessel in strict conformance with all applicable regulations. • The offeror must comply with all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses.