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Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) - 2024 Renewal

Ustranscom-AQ · IL

Ustranscom-AQ in the United States is inviting bids for “Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) - 2024 Renewal”. Bids close on 27 June 2029, 09:00 EDT. Reference: HTC71124RWV01. Who can bid: Must be approved by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) before contract execution; Must have vessels to commit, with vessel details and capacity provided. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Contingency sealift services for U.S. military cargo, for ocean carriers with vessels and intermodal capacity

USTRANSCOM is enrolling ocean carriers in the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA), a contingency contract for worldwide port-to-port ocean movements and related intermodal services. Participants commit guaranteed vessel capacity for Department of Defense emergencies. The base period runs 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029, with an option period to 30 September 2034.

Who can win it

  • Must be approved by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) before contract execution
  • Must have vessels to commit, with vessel details and capacity provided
  • Must meet the small business size standard of 1,050 employees for NAICS 483111

Key facts

Procedure
Solicitation
Contract period
Base period 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029, with option period 1 October 2029 to 30 September 2034
Published
25 Jul 2024
Reference
HTC71124RWV01

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