Cargo Ship Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that the available load date (ALD) is June 18, 2026, and the latest available load date is not specified. The laydays are June 17, 2026. The duration of the voyage or planned discharge date is requested information from interested parties.

Interested parties are requested to provide a complete description of the vessel, including a detailed vessel particulars card/pamphlet, prospective floflo location for loading and discharging with latitude/longitude and chart depiction, vessel range in nautical miles, estimated load and discharge time, duration of voyage or planned discharge date, and the number of super cargo vessels that can be supported. They must also provide company information including name, telephone number, email address, small business standing (e. g. , small or large business, HUBZone status), and for large businesses, details regarding possible subcontracting opportunities, and the company's unique entity identifier.

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The vessel and all associated equipment shall be delivered to the charterer at a port or place in accordance with box 2 not later than **** hours local time at place of delivery on the canceling date stated in box 5. The owner giving written notice of readiness during office hours to the appropriate government representative at the port or place of delivery on a working day. The bid notice states The vessel and all associated equipment shall be delivered to the charterer at a port or place in accordance with box 2 not later than **** hours local time at place of delivery on the canceling date stated in box 5.

The bid notice states Payment shall be made for items accepted by the government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract. and The government will make payment in accordance with the prompt payment act 31 **** and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part ****.

The bid notice states The owner warrants that the vessel performing under this charter party shall be in full conformity with the requirements of this charter party, from the time of delivery and thereafter during the currency of this charter party.

The bid notice states The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose technically acceptable proposal represents the lowest price to the government.

The bid notice states The master, officers, and crew shall be U. S. citizens to the extent required by U. S. law if vessel is U. S. flag and shall be conversant with English, and in possession of valid and current certificates, licenses, and documents.

The bid notice states If in the opinion of the government inspector or independent surveyor deficiencies exist that preclude the adequacy of the vessel for the assigned service, a notice for correction will be issued. In the event that the stated deficiencies are not corrected in a reasonable period of time and in the opinion of the contracting officer based upon the recommendation of the government inspector andor the independent surveyor the vessel is inadequate for the intended services or unable to operate for the remaining period of the charter as a result of these deficiencies, the government reserves the right to cancel this charter at no cost to the government at any time during its term or to take any other action available under this charter party or authorized by law.

The bid notice states A predelivery inspection of the vessel with tanks gas and ballast free and clean may be held at charterers option such inspection shall be of an advisory nature only.

The bid notice states All claims whatsoever under this contract must be submitted to the contracting officer pursuant to the clause entitled disputes within six months of the accrual of the claim.

The deadline for responses to this notice is 3:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time on April 6th, 2026. The specific performance periods and locations for services will be defined in task orders issued under the contract.

Interested parties must provide their company name, address, contact person's name, telephone number, email address, company size, primary NAICS code, and a capability statement describing their firm's experience with providing the required services identified in the draft Performance Work Statement.

The notice does not mention the submission of samples.