23-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This Excel file provides a template for calculating fuel consumption costs, specifically for "Fuel Underway" (laden and ballast) and "In Port Idle" scenarios. It also lists the fiscal year 2025 DLA standard fuel price.

• Fuel Underway (laden): Template includes fields for the number of days and the price per metric ton of fuel. The provided price is $1,188.68 per metric ton.
• Fuel Underway (ballast): Similar fields for calculation.
• Fuel Underway (auxiliary): Aggregates underway fuel costs.
• In Port Idle: Template includes fields for the number of days and the price per metric ton of fuel.
• Fiscal Year 2025 DLA Standard Fuel Prices: Lists MGO (Marine Gas Oil) at $1,188.68 per metric ton, identified as SEACARD Open Market.

Bidders may need to use this template to estimate fuel costs as part of their proposal or to understand the government's estimated fuel pricing for the opportunity. The provided price per metric ton ($1,188.68) is a key input for cost calculations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, under FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures, seeks proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract to charter a U.S. flag vessel. The vessel will be used for transportation services, specifically to carry a minimum of six 20-foot ISO containers, including four classified as HAZMAT (Class 7 and 8), and two general cargo containers. Tug and barge units are not acceptable.

• Vessel Specifications:

  • U.S. flag vessel.
  • Overall length not exceeding 568 feet (173 meters).
  • Draft not exceeding 35 feet (10.6 meters) when loaded.
  • For vessels over 480 feet, superstructure cannot be on the bow.
  • No obstructions within 20 feet forward or aft of the container's side-loading area.
  • For vessels over 350 feet, TEUs must be loadable over the port side, approximately 250 feet from the stern.
  • Maximum accepted vessel height above waterline for TEU loading is 90 feet.
  • Maximum depth cargo can be lowered below pier level is 30 feet.
  • Minimum laden speed of 15 knots.

• Cargo Requirements:

  • Minimum of six 20-foot ISO containers (four HAZMAT Class 7 & 8, two general cargo).
  • Heaviest 20-foot ISO container not to exceed 20,000 lbs.
  • Sufficient space for proper segregation and separation below deck; no double stacking.
  • Sufficient lashing gear and connection points (minimum 25,000 lbs working load capacity per TEU corner, minimum two connections per corner).
  • Vessel crew to restrict foreign national contact with cargo.
  • Vessel to be fully bunkered for mission (minimum 20 days at sea, 10 days in port, plus safety margins).
  • Hazmat security and safety plans must comply with 33 CFR parts 6, 109, 110, 125, 126, and 160.

• Other Requirements:

  • Vessel must meet HAZMAT compatibility and segregation requirements per CFR Title 49, Part 176.
  • Supercargo: Minimum of two required.
  • Stow Plan: Provide general arrangement/ship diagram and detailed hold figures showing container placement and dimensions.
  • HAZMAT registration and crew training certificates required.
  • Provide class, statutory, and USCG 835 status, and ABS open ISM findings.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Approximately 23 days.

• Laydays: Commencing/Cancelling 08 April 2026/10 April 2026.

• Delivery Location: Berth 13, Yokosuka, Japan.

• Redelivery Location: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington (USA).

• Offer Due Date: Thursday, 05 February 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.

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

• Evaluation: Proposal price will be evaluated based on charter hire rate, fuel price, and other pricing elements. Fuel calculations are based on specific underway and in-port days with defined consumption rates. The proposed price must be fair and reasonable.

• Acquisition Type: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 483111.

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

• Proforma documents are available upon request.

• Offerors are encouraged to submit offers as soon as possible due to potential email delays.

• No JPEG files are to be submitted.

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

• Expired offers will not be considered for revival or renewal unless expiration occurs during final proposal revisions.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to commercial products/services, cybersecurity, small business, and labor standards.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Dry Cargo Time Charter (DRYTIME – SPOT 13.5) issued by the Military Sealift Command. It solicits offers to perform a Charter Party in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.

The charter, when awarded, will consist of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through IX. The document outlines numerous terms and conditions related to vessel specifications, operations, reporting, crew, cargo, insurance, and more.

• The contract will be a Charter Party.

• The period of performance is defined by the Charter Period (Box 4) and may include option periods.

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

• Proposals may be submitted on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified.

• Minimum submission requirements include solicitation number, offeror name/address/telephone, technical description, warranty terms, price, "remit to" address, completed representations and certifications, and acknowledgment of amendments.

• Evaluation will be based on technical capability and price, with a preference for Category 1 offers (those with significant U.S. shipyard work) and VISA priority.

• Specific details for submission and evaluation are found in Part X (Instructions to Offerors) and Part XI (Evaluation).

• The document references various FAR and DFARS clauses related to small business concerns, including set-asides and subcontracting plans.

• Specific eligibility requirements related to vessel specifications and certifications are detailed throughout the document.

• This document is a revision (Rev. 1 (12-24)) incorporating Class Deviations 2025-00003 and 2025-00004.

• It includes extensive details on vessel requirements, operational procedures, reporting, crew qualifications, cargo handling, fuel consumption, insurance, security, and more.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2019-0288, Revision 25) applicable to all coastal U.S. ports and surrounding Outer Continental Shelf lands. It outlines wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations employed on U.S. Navy contracts for deep sea vessels services. The document also details requirements related to Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), as well as provisions for uniform allowances and the Service Contract Act conformance process for unlisted job classifications.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders on contracts involving U.S. Navy deep sea vessel services. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits (Health & Welfare, Vacation, Holidays) that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must incorporate these rates into their proposals to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations. The document also clarifies procedures for classifying and compensating employees in occupations not explicitly listed, which is essential for accurate cost estimation and proposal development.