120-DAY SPECIAL TIME CHARTER WITH ONE 50-DAY OPTION JONES ACT

The Military Sealift Command Norfolk is seeking a Jones Act-qualified, U.S. flag vessel to serve as a host/support ship for at-sea operations conducted by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division. The vessel will be required to operate in the Panama City, FL area and surrounding waters, and will need to meet specific requirements for deck equipment, crane capacity, and crew qualifications. The contract will be for a period of 120 days, with one 50-day option period. • The vessel must be capable of operating in various sea states and weather conditions. • The vessel must have a minimum beam of 25 feet and a maximum draft of 12 feet. • The vessel must have a minimum of 50ft by 20ft contiguous open deck space with a deck load capacity of 500lbs/sqft. • The vessel must be equipped with a stern crane with a minimum reach capacity of 30 feet while lifting 4,000 lbs. • The vessel must have a dynamic positioning system (DP-1 or equivalent) and be capable of maintaining its position and heading automatically. • The vessel must have a crew of U.S. citizens with valid and current certificates, licenses, and documents.