2026 MSC PROFORMAS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) for a TUG CONTRACT (TUGCON – SPOT) for February 2026. The contract, when awarded, will consist of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through VI.

This solicitation outlines the terms and conditions for providing tug services. Key details are expected to be found within the various parts of the contract, including:

• Part I: TUGCON BOXES: Contains specific details about the required tug(s), description of the tow, departure and destination ports, laytime, laydays, and terms/conditions/attachments.
• Part II: FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Covers definitions, inspection, limitations of liability, assignment, changes, disputes, excusable delays, invoicing, payment, patent indemnity, risk of loss, taxes, and termination clauses.
• Part III: TUGCON TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Includes definitions, towage price, demurrage, tow-worthiness, ports, routing/speed orders, notice of readiness, laytime/demurrage details, insurance requirements, war provisions, salvage, position reports, nature of contract, statutory exemptions, permits, riding crew, cancelling provisions, ice conditions, quarantine, general average, and time sheets.
• Part VIII: FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: Details the submission of offers, including required information, subcontracting plans, and form of submission (e-mail, fax, mail).
• Part IX: FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION: Outlines the evaluation criteria, emphasizing technically acceptable proposals with the lowest price, with specific considerations for domestic shipyard usage and responsibility determination.

The contract type is a TUGCON SPOT contract. Specific contract value, period of performance, and detailed deliverables are to be found within the TUGCON BOXES (Part I) and other referenced sections.

• Offers must be submitted by the exact time specified in the solicitation.

• Submission methods include e-mail (PDF format), fax, or mail.

• Key submission requirements include solicitation number, offeror's name/address/UEI, statement of agreement with terms, and specific details from TUGCON PROFORMA Part I.

• Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability and lowest price, with specific criteria related to domestic shipyard usage and offeror responsibility.

• Large businesses are required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

• Small business concerns are not required to submit a subcontracting plan.

• Several parts of the document are marked as "RESERVED" (Parts VI, X, XI).

• Attachments include a Standard Statement of Facts (Time Sheet), US Department of Labor Wage Determination, and Shipyard Data Information Template.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) for a "SPECIAL TIME SPOT" charter. It solicits offers to perform a Charter Party in accordance with the terms and conditions specified.

The charter, when awarded, will consist of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through IX. The document outlines various parts detailing "SPECIAL TIME BOXES," "CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS," "SPECIALTIME CARGO TIME TERMS AND CONDITIONS," "TIME CHARTER COMMON TERMS AND CONDITIONS," "SPECIALTIME ADDITIONAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS," "FAR AND DFARS CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE," "FAR AND DFARS PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BE REFERENCE," "ATTACHMENTS," "INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS," and "EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES."

The document specifies that the contract will be a Charter Party. Details regarding contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not explicitly stated in this initial summary but are expected to be found within the various parts and attachments.

Part X, "FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES," details the submission requirements, including the need for signed and dated offers, solicitation number, offeror information (UEI, EFT), information for evaluation factors, responses to provisions, and a statement of agreement with terms and conditions. Part XI, "FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION–COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES," outlines the evaluation criteria, focusing on the lowest price technically acceptable offer, with considerations for VISA priority, domestic shipyard usage, experience, operational controls, technical skills, past performance, and delivery schedule.

While not explicitly detailed in the initial pages, the document references "VISA" (Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement) and includes sections on "Small Business Subcontracting Plan" and "Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns," suggesting potential eligibility or set-aside considerations.

This document is extensive, with numerous parts and attachments covering various aspects of the charter, including insurance, war risk coverage, security, safety management systems, and specific FAR/DFARS clauses. Offerors are advised to carefully review all sections, including the "LIST OF EFFECTIVE CHANGES" which details numerous deletions and replacements of parts. The document also includes detailed definitions for terms used throughout the charter party.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Dry Cargo Voyage Charter (DRYVOY - SPOT) for February 2026. It solicits offers to perform a Charter Party in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined.

The solicitation details the terms and conditions for chartering a vessel for dry cargo transport. It includes extensive sections on:

• Vessel specifications and requirements (Part I, Boxes 1-8, 19-68)
• Contract terms and conditions (Part II, FAR 52.212-4)
• Dry cargo voyage terms and conditions (Part III)
• Voyage charter common terms and conditions (Part IV)
• Additional contract requirements (Part V)
• Incorporated FAR and DFARS clauses (Part VI)
• Solicitation provisions (Part VII)
• Attachments including Standard Statement of Facts, Laytime Statement, Wage Determination, and Shipyard Data Information Spreadsheet (Part IX)
• Instructions to Offerors (Part X)
• Evaluation criteria (Part XI)

The specific contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not explicitly stated in this document, but it outlines the framework for a voyage charter agreement.

• Offers must be submitted by the exact time specified in the solicitation.

• Minimum submission requirements include solicitation number, offeror's name/address/phone, UEI, EFT indicator, information for evaluation factors, responses to provisions requiring completion, and a statement of agreement with terms and conditions.

• Proposals may be submitted via email in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format or via fax/mail.

• Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability and lowest price, with a preference for U.S. shipyard usage and VISA priority.

• The document references Small Business Subcontracting Plans (FAR 52.219-9) for large businesses.

• It also references VISA (Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement) status and preference.

• The document is extensive, covering numerous parts and clauses related to vessel chartering.

• Specific details regarding cargo, laytime, demurrage, and vessel specifications are to be filled in or referenced in various boxes and attachments.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Charter Party (time charter) for a tanker, referred to as TANKTIME 2026 (02-26). The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is procuring these services.

• The charter will involve transportation and/or prepositioning of petroleum cargo, including hazardous cargoes and general cargoes, as well as military readiness.

• Vessels must meet specific criteria related to age (less than 20 years, or CAP 2 or better for vessels over 15 years), regulatory compliance (OPA 90, USCG regulations, ITOPF entry), safety, and pollution prevention.

• Specific requirements include capabilities for cargo handling, tank cleaning (within 3 days), hot washing, and the use of specific materials (no copper/brass alloys in contact with cargo unless a waiver exists).

• Vessels must be equipped with an operational commercial wideband satellite communications system (SATCOM) and a secure space for DoD communication equipment.

• Security clearance is required for corporate officers, the Master, Chief Mate, and one additional officer (SECRET clearance).

• Armed Contractor Security (CS) personnel will be required for certain portions of the voyage, with specific firearm and ammunition requirements.

• The contract will consist of SF 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through IX.

• The period of performance will be defined by the "Charter Period" in Box 4 of Part I.

• Hire rates are payable daily and earned at the expiration of each fifteen (15) days of the charter period.

• Offers must be submitted on SF 1449 or letterhead stationery, including solicitation number, offeror information (UEI, EFT indicator), and agreement with all terms and conditions.

• Large businesses must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

• Proposals must include ship name, price, and signature.

• Evaluation will be based on technical capability, price, and compliance with classified requirements.

• A "Category 1" offer (50% or more of overhaul, repair, and maintenance work conducted in a U.S. shipyard within the last 5 years) will be prioritized for award if technically acceptable and lowest priced.

• U.S. flag vessels may be prioritized for evaluation.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned in the provided sections.

• The document includes extensive details on contract terms and conditions, including inspection, acceptance, delivery, redelivery, off-hire provisions, insurance, war risk, security, fuel monitoring, and more.

• Specific attachments are referenced, including "Guidelines for Full/Partial Off-Hire Percentages on Readiness Issues" and "Fuel Consumption Template."

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) for a Dry Cargo Time Charter (DRYTIME – SPOT) for February 2026. The solicitation seeks offers to perform a Charter Party.

The Charter, upon award, will consist of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through IX. The document outlines extensive details regarding vessel specifications, cargo capacity, fuel consumption, operational requirements, reporting, crew qualifications, security, and various contractual terms and conditions.

• The contract will be a Time Charter.

• Specific charter hire rates are stipulated in Boxes 13-15 of Part I.

• The period of performance is designated in Box 4 of Part I, commencing upon acceptance of the Vessel and continuing until redelivery or completion of the current voyage, with potential option periods.

• Offers must be submitted on SF 1449 or as otherwise specified, including solicitation number, offeror information (UEI, EFT), and information to evaluate factors in 52.212-2.

• A statement of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions is required.

• For large businesses, a Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required.

• Proposals must include vessel name, price, and signature.

• Evaluation will be based on technical capability (Part I, Boxes 1-6) and price.

• Fuel consumption calculations will use DLA-Energy standard prices and conversion factors.

• VISA priority and domestic shipyard usage will be considered for award.

• The Government will award to the responsible offeror with the technically acceptable proposal representing the lowest price.

• The document references Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) status and potential evaluation preferences based on it.

• Specific clauses related to small business subcontracting plans are included.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference, covering a wide range of contractual requirements.

• Detailed vessel data, cargo capacity, fuel consumption, and operational parameters are requested in Part I.

• Specific requirements for security, communications, and personnel are outlined.

• Attachments include guidelines for off-hire percentages, wage determination, fuel consumption template, and shipyard data information template.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Charter Party to perform services related to a Tanker Voyage Charter (TANKVOY – SPOT) for February 2026. The awarded Charter will consist of Standard Form (SF) 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through IX.

• The solicitation details the terms and conditions for chartering a vessel.

• Part I outlines "TANKVOY BOXES" which include vessel requirements, cargo description, loading/discharging ports, route, laydays, and terms/conditions.

• Part II incorporates FAR 52.212-4 "CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES," including definitions, inspection/acceptance, assignment, changes, disputes, excusable delays, invoice procedures, patent indemnity, payment terms, and risk of loss.

• Part III details "TANKER VOYAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS," covering freight, demurrage, cargo, ports, laytime, and oil pollution avoidance.

• Part IV provides "VOYAGE CHARTER COMMON TERMS AND CONDITIONS," including general definitions and clauses related to ice.

• Part V outlines "TANKER VOYAGE ADDITIONAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS," such as position reports, additional equipment, tugs and barges, deviation for bunkers, war risk coverage, and contractor security.

• Part VI lists "FAR AND DFARS CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE."

• Part VII details "CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS."

• Part IX lists "ATTACHMENTS," including Standard Statement of Facts, Laytime Statement, US Department of Labor Wage Determination, and Shipyard Data Information Template.

• Part X provides "INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS," detailing submission requirements, subcontracting plans, and proposal format.

• Part XI outlines "EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES," specifying evaluation factors such as technical capability and price, and the award methodology.

• The contract type is a Charter Party.

• The period of performance is for February 2026.

• Offers must be submitted signed and dated to the point of contact specified in Block 7 of SF 1449 by the exact time specified in the solicitation.

• Offers may be submitted via SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified.

• Proposals may be submitted via e-mail in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format or faxed/mailed.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest price, technically acceptable proposal, considering technical capability and price.

• A responsibility determination will be made in accordance with FAR Part 9.104.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but FAR clauses related to small business concerns are incorporated.

• The document is tailored pursuant to FAR 12.205(a) and includes various deviations and specific requirements for this solicitation.