Latest US Cargo Unloading Contracts & Bids

The USNS Big Horn TAO 187 198 requires general services and requirements for cleaning and gas-freeing tanks, voids, cofferdams, and spaces on a single hull. The vessel has temporary structural repairs, and contractors must consider this sensitivity when executing the statement of work. A tank unloading plan must be submitted at least two business days prior to starting work. Soundings of all tanks must be taken, recorded, and verified. Cleaning must completely remove all traces of dirt, sludge, debris, and liquids. A marine chemist is required to support gas-free certification requirements. A final closeout inspection is required with the omt rep before closing any tank. The tanks and spaces must be opened and prepared for gas-free certification within 10 days of the shipyard availability start. Additional details are available in enclosures and references.

This tender outlines the requirements for packing, containerization, and drayage of personal property for shipment, including weighing, time requirements, preparation, packing, loading, containerization, tagging, inventorying, appliance servicing, and storage. It specifies government-furnished property, personnel requirements, materials, documentation, quality control, and assurance procedures. The contract period is from January 1, [year] to December 31, [year]. Additional documents, such as contractors quality control program, weight tickets, household goods descriptive inventory, exception sheet, report of government owned containers, and monthly sds metrics report, are required. There are specific requirements for firearms, boats, and other items. Cargo insurance and liability limits are also detailed. The notice also includes information on drayage, erroneous shipments, and additional services.