180-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER W/ ONE 180-DAY OPTION

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the charter of up to two Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessels, either U.S. or foreign flag, capable of transporting MV22 aircraft and associated rolling stock and general cargo. The procurement is conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR 15, with the government contemplating award of up to two firm-fixed-price contracts. The vessels will operate in the Western Pacific region.

• Vessel Type: RO/RO with slewing or fixed ramp, capable of transporting MV22.

• Capacity: Minimum 20,000 square feet per vessel, with a total requirement of 40,000 square feet of cargo space (deck or combined deck/hold).

• Performance: Capable of 21 days without resupply, minimum speed of 10 knots loaded, and 5,000 nautical miles range.

• Hotel Services: Provide meals and berthing for a minimum of two Sponsor personnel. Additional supercargo may be accommodated at $50/day.

• Cargo Handling: RO/RO functionality for loading/unloading, with adequate deck strength and tie-down points for USMC vehicles. Contractor to provide tie-down materials.

• Operational: Port-to-port logistics for USMC missions and exercises. Government reserves the right to alter port calls, routes, and schedules.

• Fuel: Contractor to procure fuel on a reimbursement basis.

• Documentation: Owner to provide vessel specifications, drawings, COI, COD, NAVAIR approval, and stow plans.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Approximately 180-day base period with one 80-day option period.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but awards will be made based on lowest evaluated price.

• Offer Due Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.

• Submission: Must include ship name, price, and signature. No JPEG files.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) with the technically acceptable proposal(s) representing the lowest price to the Government. Evaluation will consider charter hire rate, fuel price, and other pricing elements.

• Acquisition Type: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 483111.

• Sources Sought, RFPs, Amendments, and Contract Awards will be posted on SAM.gov.

• Proforma documents are available upon request or via the MSC website.

• A valid submission requires at least a ship name, price, and signature.

• Imminent Danger Pay locations (Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Straits, Gulf of Aden) are noted.

• Expired offers will be excluded from competition.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-4 by full text, tailored as indicated.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a pricing sheet or fuel consumption calculator related to an opportunity. It details fuel types, quantities, and associated costs.

• Fuel Underway and In Port Calculations: Provides a breakdown for fuel consumption metrics (Metric Tons/day) for underway (laden, ballast, auxiliary) and in-port idle conditions.
• Fuel Type: Specifies "MGO" (Marine Gas Oil) as the fuel type.
• Pricing Information: Lists the price per metric ton as $1,500.83 (SEACARD Open Market).
• Cost Calculations: Includes columns for 'Cost' and 'TOTAL', which are currently populated with 0.0, indicating that the specific costs for this opportunity have not yet been calculated or entered.

This document is relevant for bidders as it outlines the assumed fuel costs and consumption rates that may be factored into the overall cost of performance for the opportunity. Bidders may need to use this as a basis for their own cost proposals or to understand the government's assumptions regarding fuel expenses.