40-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, under FAR Part 12 Simplified Procedures, seeks proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract to procure vessel services for re-supply and return of retrograde cargo operations at Pituffik Space Base, Pituffik, Greenland. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is procuring these services.

• Vessel Type: One U.S. or foreign-flagged, ice class, self-sustaining, lift-on/lift-off, breakbulk vessel.

• Hazardous Material: Must handle Hazard classes 1.1D through 1.4S and 4.2G.

• Capacity: Minimum 200 TEUs, 15 electrical outlets for refrigerated containers, and 125,000 cubic feet of below-deck breakbulk capacity.

• Racks: Minimum 15 over-height, non-stackable flat racks.

• Cranes: Minimum of two cranes, each with a minimum capacity of 45 LT. One crane or twin crane capacity must be 75 LT.

• Dimensions: Maximum overall length (LOA) of 550 feet, maximum laden draft of 28 feet.

• Speed: Minimum laden SOA of 15 knots.

• Range: Minimum 10,000 nautical miles without refueling.

• Classification: Minimum ice class of GL-E2, ABS-B0, F-S-1B, or equivalent, and must meet IMO polar code classification “C” regulations.

• Holds: Minimum tween deck height of 9-feet and minimum tank top deck height of 13-feet.

• Navigation: Equipped with two gyrocompasses or one with spares.

• Carriage: Free in/free out terms.

• Cargo: Mix of breakbulk, containers, machinery, and other military cargo (specific list unavailable).

• Ice Pilot: Required north of 66 degrees North latitude.

• Lashing Gear, Spreader Bars, Self-Sustaining Operations: As detailed in CALL OUT PART V.

• Certificates: Provide current Vessel Certificate of Inspection (COI) and Ice/Polar Class documentation.

• Bunkering: Vessel to be fully bunkered upon delivery.

• Stow Plan: May be requested post-award.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Approximately 40 days.

• Laydays: Commencing/Cancelling: 12 July 2026/12 July 2026.

• Delivery/Redelivery: Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, USA.

• Offer Due Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

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

• Evaluation: Price proposal evaluated based on charter hire rate, fuel price, and other pricing elements for the 40-day period. Fuel calculations are based on specific underway and in-port idle days.

• Contact Information: LCDR Amy Hutchings (amy.r.hutchings.mil@us.navy.mil or (564) 226-5666) and Michelle James (michelle.d.james7.civ@us.navy.mil or (564) 230-3323).

• Acquisition Type: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 483111.

• Small Business: Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside is amended.

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

• Submissions should be made as soon as possible due to potential email delays.

• No JPEG files are permitted.

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

• Expired offers will be excluded from competition.

• Various FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated and amended, including those related to business ethics, whistleblower rights, service contract reporting, small business programs, labor standards, and restrictions on foreign purchases.

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 a vessel capable of meeting specific transportation requirements. The contract will utilize the MSC Drytime Proforma as the charter form.

• Vessel Type: One U.S. or foreign-flagged, ice class, self-sustaining, lift-on/lift-off, breakbulk vessel.

• Purpose: Support re-supply and return of retrograde cargo operations at Pituffik Space Base, Pituffik, Greenland.

• Cargo: Intended Hazardous Material (Hazard classes 1.1D through 1.4S and 4.2G). Cargo will be a mix of breakbulk, containers, machinery, and other military cargo.

• Capacity: Minimum 200 TEUs, minimum 15 electrical outlets for refrigerated containers, and minimum 125,000 cubic feet of below-deck breakbulk capacity.

• Dimensions: Maximum LOA not to exceed 524.9 feet / 160 meters (or 550 feet per another section). Laden draft not to exceed 28 feet.

• Equipment: Minimum of two cranes (45 LT each, with one crane or twin crane capacity of 75 LT), two gyrocompasses or one with spares.

• Performance: Minimum laden speed of 15 knots, range of 10,000 nautical miles without refueling.

• Classification: Minimum ice class of GL-E2, ABS-B0, F-S-1B, or equivalent, and must meet IMO polar code classification “C” regulations.

• Other: Holds with minimum tween deck height of 9-feet and tank top deck height of 13-feet.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Approximately 40 days charter period.

• Place of Delivery/Redelivery: Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, USA.

• Laydays: Commencing/Cancelling: 12 July 2026/12 July 2026.

• Offer Due Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Submission Requirements: A valid submission requires at least a ship name, a price, and a signature. Offerors must confirm agreement with solicitation terms and the charter form. Specific items (1A, 1D, 1E, 5, and 6D) must be submitted, and items 1C through 1M, 2 through 4, 6A through 6C, and 6E through 61 must be acknowledged in writing.

• Evaluation: Price proposal will be evaluated based on the charter hire rate for the 40-day period, fuel price, and other pricing elements. Fuel calculations are based on specific underway and in-port days. MGO/MDO price is $1,500.83 per metric ton.

• Compliance: Proposals will be reviewed for compliance with submission requirements; failure may result in ineligibility for award.

• Acquisition Type: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 483111.

• Small Business: Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside is checked.

• Proforma Documents: Available upon request or via the MSC website.

• E-mail Security: Allow extra time for e-mail delivery.

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

• Expired Offers: Expired offers will be excluded from competition.

• Attachments: Includes US Department of Labor Wage Determination and DRYTIME Fuel Consumption Template.

• Clauses: Incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to business ethics, whistleblower rights, service contract reporting, small business, labor standards, and foreign purchases. An option to extend services for up to 6 months is included.

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. Key information and requirements will be detailed across these sections, including:

• DRYTIME Boxes (Part I) for specific charter details.

• Contract Terms and Conditions (Part II), including FAR 52.212-4.

• 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 (Parts VI and VII).

• Instructions to Offerors (Part X).

• Evaluation criteria (Part XI).

• Attachments (Part IX) such as guidelines for off-hire percentages, wage determination, fuel consumption templates, and shipyard data.

• The contract type is a Charter Party.

• Specific periods of performance, contract type, and estimated value are not detailed in this summary but will be found within the solicitation documents.

• Offers must 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 the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified.

• Key submission requirements include solicitation number, offeror information (name, address, 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 offers, with consideration for VISA priority and domestic shipyard usage if DFARS 252.247-7026 is included.

• Technical capability and price will be key evaluation factors.

• The document does not explicitly state set-aside requirements, but it does reference Small Business Subcontracting Plans for large businesses.

• The document includes a "List of Effective Changes" detailing modifications to various parts of the charter.

• Several parts are designated as "RESERVED."

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2019-0288, Revision No. 25, dated 1/14/2026) 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 applies to coastal U.S. ports and surrounding Outer Continental Shelf lands.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder responding to a solicitation for U.S. Navy deep sea vessel services. It outlines the legally mandated minimum pay rates and benefits that must be provided to employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must incorporate these rates into their proposals to ensure compliance. Key information includes:

• Occupational Listing: Specific wage rates for roles such as Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Mate, Able Seaman, and various engineering positions.
• Fringe Benefits: Details on Health & Welfare benefits, including rates applicable under Executive Order 13706.
• Paid Sick Leave: Mandates for paid sick leave as per Executive Order 13706.
• Vacation and Holidays: Specifies requirements for paid vacation and holidays.
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines on reimbursement for uniform costs and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Procedures for classifying and determining wages for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

Bidders must carefully review the listed occupations, rates, and benefits to accurately price their proposals and ensure compliance with labor standards.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

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

• Fuel Underway (laden): 26 days with an estimated cost of 1500.83 per metric ton.
• Fuel Underway (ballast): 0 days with an estimated cost of 1500.83 per metric ton.
• Fuel Underway (auxiliary): 0 days with an estimated cost of 1500.83 per metric ton.
• In Port Idle: 14 days with an estimated cost of 1500.83 per metric ton.
• Fiscal Year 2025 DLA Standard Fuel Prices: MGO priced at $1,500.83 per metric ton (SEACARD Open Market).
• The document calculates a total fuel price of $0.0 based on the provided days and rates, suggesting these are input fields for a bidder to complete or verify.

This sheet provides the government's estimated fuel prices and consumption metrics for FY2025. Bidders should use this information to understand the cost components of the opportunity and may need to input their own pricing or confirm these figures in their proposals.