Time Charter for Carriage of USA Cargo - Prepositioning   3

Background
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking a time charter for the carriage of USA cargo, including hazardous cargoes, explosives, ammunition, vehicular, containerized and general cargoes, worldwide. The purpose of this procurement is to ensure that MSC is mission ready to meet its needs in the most effective, economical, and timely manner. The current time charter ends on 05 July 2020 and the estimated issue date for this solicitation is on or about 01 July 2019.

Work Details
The Vessel to be chartered must be capable of deployment to worldwide locations within 24 hours of notification by the Operational Commander designated by the U.S. Navy. Underway periods shall consist of independent steaming, convoy operations, transit to/from selected ports for cargo maintenance, bunkering, or for cargo discharging/loading operations.

The environmental control system shall be capable of operating in and maintaining environmental parameters despite Vessel prepositioning in areas with extreme heat or extreme cold. The Contractor is required to obtain and maintain a SECRET facilities clearance and to employ personnel with SECRET security clearances.

Place of Performance
The place of contract performance is worldwide.