38-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a FAR Part 12 acquisition under Simplified Procedures, resulting in a firm-fixed-price contract. The Military Sealift Command Norfolk (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is requesting proposals for a vessel capable of meeting specific transportation requirements. The contract will be a dry cargo time charter.

• One U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining vessel.

• Capable of carrying a minimum of 600 TEUs.

• Must satisfy all applicable regulatory HAZMAT compatibility and segregation requirements.

• Maximum Length Overall (LOA): 1,000 ft. / 305 m.

• Maximum laden draft: 31.5 ft / 9.6 m.

• Minimum laden speed: 13 knots.

• Container average weight: 24,500 lbs; maximum: 41,000 lbs.

• Intended Hazardous Material: Hazard Class 1 (Divisions 1.1-1.4S), Hazard Class 2 (Division 2.2S), Hazard Class 9 (Division 9S).

• Vessel must be fully bunkered.

• Requires a minimum of two supercargo.

• Specific requirements for Lashing Gear, Spreader Bar, Segregation, Self-Sustaining capabilities, Certificate of Inspection (COI), Document of Compliance for Dangerous Goods, and outstanding deficiencies.

• A detailed stow plan, including trim and stability values, is required.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Charter Period: Approximately 38 days.

• Laydays: Commencing/Cancelling between June 23 - July 07, 2026.

• Delivery Location: Apra Harbor, Guam.

• Redelivery Location: Military Ocean Terminal Concord, CA (USA).

• Offer Due Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 1000 Eastern Time.

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

• Proposals will be evaluated based on the value of the charter hire rate(s), price for fuel, and other pricing elements.

• Fuel calculations will be based on specific underway and in-port days with defined speeds and consumption rates.

• The proposed price(s) must be determined to be fair and reasonable.

• No JPEG files are permitted in submissions.

• Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 483111.

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

• Proforma documents are available upon request.

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

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

• Several FAR and DFARS clauses have been added, amended, or checked, including those related to Service Contract Labor Standards, Small Business, and various other compliance requirements.

• Payment will be made via ERP DFAS-CL, with electronic invoices submitted through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

Wage Determination

This document is Wage Determination No. 2019-0288, Revision No. 25, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, with an issue date of January 14, 2026. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations employed on U.S. Navy contracts for deep sea vessels services.

• Applicability: This determination applies to all coastal U.S. ports and surrounding Outer Continental Shelf lands.
• Occupational Listing: Provides specific wage rates for roles such as Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Mate, Able Seaman, Ordinary Seaman, and various Assistant Engineers, among others.
• Fringe Benefits: Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates (both standard and those applicable under Executive Order 13706), paid vacation accrual based on years of service, and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for contractors regarding the provision and maintenance of uniforms, including reimbursement rates for cleaning if applicable.
• Conformance Process: Describes the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination, requiring a Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) submission.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Federal Contractor Minimum Wage), with specific rates and conditions for each.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a U.S. Navy contract for deep sea vessels. It directly impacts the proposed pricing for labor, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws and regulations. Bidders must incorporate these minimum wage rates and fringe benefits into their proposals to ensure they are competitive and compliant.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

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

• Fuel Underway and In Port Calculations: Details metrics for fuel consumption while underway (laden, ballast, auxiliary) and in port (idle).
• Fuel Types: Specifies MGO (Marine Gas Oil) as the fuel type.
• Pricing: Provides a price per metric ton for MGO ($1,500.83 SEACARD Open Market).
• Cost Calculations: Includes columns for "# of days," "Metric Tons/day," "Price per metric ton," and "Cost," with a "TOTAL FUEL PRICE" of $0.0 indicated.

This attachment provides specific data points related to fuel costs and consumption that bidders may need to consider when developing their proposals or understanding the operational costs associated with the opportunity. The provided prices and metrics can inform cost estimations for services that involve fuel usage.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Dry Cargo Time Charter (DRYTIME – SPOT) for February 2026, issued by Military Sealift Command. 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. Part I details "DRYTIME BOXES" which include fields for solicitation number, contract number, vessel requirements, place/range of delivery and redelivery, charter period, laydays, terms/conditions/attachments, vessel data, cargo capacity, gear, casualties/deficiencies/warrants, fuel consumption, and fuel grade. Parts II through XIII cover contract terms and conditions, dry cargo time terms, common time charter terms, additional contract requirements, FAR/DFARS clauses, provisions, attachments, instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria.

The contract type is a Time Charter. Specific contract duration and value are not detailed in this summary but are expected to be defined within the full solicitation document.

Offers are to be submitted signed and dated to the point of contact specified in Block 7 of the SF 1449 by the exact time specified in the solicitation. Offers may be submitted on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified. Minimum submission requirements include solicitation number, offeror's name/address/phone, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), information for evaluation factors, responses to provisions requiring completion, and a statement of agreement with terms and conditions. Evaluation will be based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) offer, with consideration for VISA priority and domestic shipyard usage if DFARS 252.247-7026 is included. Technical capability and price are key evaluation factors.

Specific eligibility or set-aside requirements are not detailed in this summary but may be found within the full solicitation document.

This document includes a "List of Effective Changes" detailing modifications to various parts of the charter. It also references numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference. The solicitation is tailored pursuant to FAR 12.205(a) and includes specific instructions for offerors regarding submission, evaluation, and other requirements.