DIEGO GARCIA SHUTTLE VESSEL LONG TERM CHARTER

The Military Sealift Command is conducting a market survey to gather information about the availability and pricing of a U.S. flag, self-sustaining combination container/breakbulk vessel that can support military sustainment on the island of Diego Garcia. The vessel should have a minimum speed of advance of 15.0 knots laden, a minimum operating range of 8,000 nautical miles, and a maximum draft of 35 feet. The vessel should also be able to accommodate a minimum of 230 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers, with the ability to carry a combination of at least 80 forty-foot containers and 70 twenty-foot containers. The vessel should be capable of carrying refrigerated cargo, hazardous cargo, and breakbulk ammunition, and should have sufficient quantities of matching stacking cones, automatic twist locks, container deck sockets, and lashing gear. The period of performance is from 15 July 2025 to 14 July 2026, with three one-year options and one 11-month option period. Some of the key requirements for the vessel include: • A minimum speed of advance of 15.0 knots laden • A minimum operating range of 8,000 nautical miles • A maximum draft of 35 feet • The ability to accommodate a minimum of 230 TEU containers • The ability to carry refrigerated cargo, hazardous cargo, and breakbulk ammunition • Sufficient quantities of matching stacking cones, automatic twist locks, container deck sockets, and lashing gear The interested parties should provide the following minimum information: • Name of company, CAGE code, point of contact, telephone number, fax number, address, and email address • Small business classification status under NAICS 483111 • Name and complete description of the vessel, including last dry dock date and identification of any pending IMO modifications • Vessel availability and ETA at delivery • Fuel consumption rates, including type and MT/day • Company facility clearance status • Visa status • Daily hire rate for the firm period, three one-year options periods, and one 11-month option period • Any additional charges, such as delivery/redelivery bonus • Statement or information affirming that the vessel meets or exceeds each requirement in paragraphs 5 and 6.