22-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a FAR Part 12 acquisition using simplified procedures for a firm-fixed-price contract. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is requesting proposals for vessel(s) capable of meeting specific transportation requirements. The contract will utilize the MSC Drytime Proforma, Part X, as the charter form.

• Vessel Type: One U.S. or foreign flag, Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessel with a ramp door and a minimum main deck height of 20 feet.

• Capacity: Capable of carrying a portion of 185,169 square feet of military cargo (helicopters, wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk).

• Speed: Minimum laden speed of 15 knots.

• Delivery: Gdansk, Poland.

• Redelivery: Jacksonville, Florida (USA).

• Charter Period: Approximately 22 days.

• Laydays: Commencing/Cancelling on 21 July 2026.

• Other Requirements: Vessel must be fully bunkered, include lashing gear, and provide a detailed stow plan.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Approximately 22 days.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing will be evaluated based on charter hire rate, fuel, and other elements.

• Offer Due Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Submission Requirements: A valid submission requires at least a ship name, a price, and a signature. Failure to provide required submission elements may result in ineligibility for award.

• Evaluation Criteria: Proposal price will be evaluated based on the charter hire rate for the entire charter period (22 days), price for fuel, and other pricing elements. Fuel calculations will be based on specific underway and in-port days at specified speeds and fuel consumptions.

• Key Deadlines: Offer Due Date: May 19, 2026.

• Acquisition Type: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 483111.

• Proforma documents are available upon request.

• E-mail security may cause delays in receipt; submit offers as soon as possible. No JPEG files.

• The Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Straits, and Gulf of Aden are designated imminent danger pay locations for MSC CIVMARs.

• Expired offers will be excluded from competition.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated, amended, or added, including those related to business ethics, whistleblower rights, service contract reporting, small business set-asides, labor standards, and payment instructions via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination (WD) No. 2019-0288, Revision No. 25, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations employed on U.S. Navy contracts for deep sea vessels services. The determination is applicable to coastal U.S. ports and surrounding Outer Continental Shelf lands.

This document is crucial for bidders on contracts involving deep sea vessel services. It outlines the legally mandated minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must review this wage determination to accurately calculate labor costs, ensure compliance with labor laws, and factor these requirements into their proposals. Failure to comply with these wage and benefit requirements can lead to contract violations. The document also details Executive Order requirements for paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments, as well as the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed.

Key occupations listed include Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Mate, various Assistant Engineers, Boatswain, Able Seaman, Ordinary Seaman, Steward, and others, each with specific rates and duties described.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for offers to perform a Charter Party for "DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER (DRYTIME – SPOT)" in February 2026. The awarded charter will consist of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through IX.

This solicitation outlines the terms and conditions for chartering a vessel. Key areas covered include:

• Vessel data requirements (Part I, Boxes 18-63)

• Cargo capacity and specifications (Part I, Boxes 50-62)

• Fuel consumption and grade specifications (Part I, Boxes 66-74)

• Contract terms and conditions (Part II)

• Dry cargo time terms and conditions (Part III)

• Time charter common terms and conditions (Part IV)

• Additional contract requirements (Part V)

• FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference (Part VI)

• Solicitation provisions (Part VII)

• Attachments, including guidelines for off-hire percentages, wage determination, fuel consumption template, and shipyard data (Part IX)

• Instructions to Offerors (Part X)

• Evaluation factors (Part XI)

• The charter period is designated in Box 4 of Part I.

• Hire rates are stipulated in Boxes 13-15 of Part I.

• The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror with a technically acceptable proposal representing the lowest price.

• 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 on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified.

• Key information required includes solicitation number, offeror details, UEI, EFT indicator, responses to evaluation factors, representations and certifications, and a statement of agreement with terms and conditions.

• Evaluation will be based on technical capability and price.

• Specific evaluation criteria include vessel technical capability (Part I, Boxes 1-6), price, fuel consumption calculations, and subcontracting plans (if applicable).

• The solicitation mentions VISA (Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement) status and evaluation preference for U.S. shipyards.

• Specific evaluation criteria related to domestic shipyard usage and VISA priority are detailed in Part XI.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference.

• Specific attachments are referenced, including guidelines for off-hire percentages, wage determination, fuel consumption template, and shipyard data.

• Offerors are advised to review all parts of the solicitation carefully, including the instructions to offerors and evaluation factors.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a pricing sheet or data collection tool related to fuel costs for a potential contract. It outlines expected fuel consumption and associated costs.

• Fuel Underway (laden): Estimated at 15 days with a price of $1500.83 per metric ton.
• Fuel Underway (ballast): Estimated at 0 days with a price of $1500.83 per metric ton.
• Fuel Underway (auxiliary): Estimated at 0 days with a price of $1500.83 per metric ton.
• In Port Idle: Estimated at 7 days with a price of $1500.83 per metric ton.
• Fiscal Year 2025 DLA Standard Fuel Prices: MGO (Marine Gas Oil) is priced at $1,500.83 per metric ton (SEACARD Open Market).
• The document calculates total fuel price as $0.0, likely indicating that the specific quantities and costs are placeholders or require further input.

Bidders should review this sheet to understand the assumed fuel costs and consumption rates for the opportunity. This information may be relevant for developing their own pricing proposals or understanding the government's cost estimates. The stated price per metric ton for MGO is $1,500.83.