40-day Tanker Time Charter

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to RFP N3220526R6062 modifies the following:

• Solicitation Information: Updates the contact emails for solicitation information to Brandon Page (BRANDON.A.PAGE.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL) and Jordan Morrison (JORDAN.A.MORRISON5.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL).
• Offer Due Date: Changes the offer due date to Monday, 16 March 2026, at 1400 Eastern Time.

• Standard Form 1449, Boxes 7 and 8.

• The offer due date has been updated. Bidders should ensure their proposals are submitted by the new deadline. Contact information for solicitation inquiries has also been updated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a firm-fixed-price contract for vessel charter services, conducted under FAR Part 12 Simplified Procedures. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is procuring a vessel capable of meeting specific transportation requirements.

• Vessel Type: One clean, approved, U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tanker.

• Capacity: Minimum of 235,000 bbls of clean product.

• Systems: Must have an Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT).

• Documentation: Must be a party to the Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) System, provide a Q-88 (no older than 60 days prior to offer), and have at least one SIRE inspection within six months prior to charter commencement.

• Physical Specifications: Maximum LOA of 189.88 meters, maximum beam of 50 meters, and a ship's rail to cargo manifold distance of 5.00 meters. Maximum DWT of 51,000 MT.

• Performance: Capable of maintaining a minimum Speed of Advance (SOA) of 13 knots in moderate weather (Force 5) while laden.

• Special Capabilities: Must be capable of carrying an MSC Tactical Advisor (TACAD) and a Navy Security Team.

• Tank Condition: Tanks must be clean, gas-free, and compatible with the intended cargo, meeting specific standards (MIL-STD-3004-1, Energy Institute HM 50). Benzene levels must not exceed specified limits.

• Reporting: Vessel must meet MSC requirements for reporting, including monthly voyage abstracts and specific pre-arrival notifications.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Approximately 40 days.

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

• Offer Due Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.

• Submission Requirements: A valid submission requires at least a ship name, a price, and a signature. Specific documentation (Q-88, SIRE, Safety Management Certificate, International Ship Security Certificate, USCG Certificate of Inspection/Compliance, stowage plan, vessel itinerary, Certificates of Quality for last three cargoes) is required.

• Evaluation Criteria: Price proposal will be evaluated based on charter hire rate, fuel costs, and other pricing elements. Proposals will be reviewed for compliance with submission requirements.

• This acquisition is Unrestricted.

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

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

• Specific email addresses are provided for solicitation information and reporting.

• Counters to the TANKTIME 2026 (02-26) terms are not acceptable and may result in an offer being found unacceptable.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the charter of one (1) clean, approved, U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tanker. The vessel must be capable of carrying a minimum of 235,000 bbls of clean product with specific segregation and double valve isolation. This is a FAR Part 12 acquisition using simplified procedures, with the government contemplating a firm-fixed-price contract award.

• Vessel Specifications:

  • Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT).
  • Minimum carrying capacity of 235,000 bbls of clean product.
  • Maximum LOA: 189.88 meters.
  • Maximum beam: 50 meters.
  • Maximum distance from ship's rail to cargo manifold: 5.00 meters.
  • Maximum DWT: 51,000 MT.
  • Maximum manifold height above waterline (ballast): 13.99 meters.
  • Minimum Speed of Advance (SOA): 13 knots in moderate weather (Force 5) while laden.
  • Capable of carrying an MSC Tactical Advisor (TACAD) and a Navy Security Team.

• Documentation:

  • Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) System party.
  • Q-88 with a date no earlier than 60 days prior to offer submission.
  • Current and not expired Class Society issued Safety Management Certificate.
  • Current and not expired Flag State issued International Ship Security Certificate.
  • For U.S. flagged vessels: current USCG Certificate of Inspection (COI). For foreign flagged: current USCG Certificate of Compliance (COC) or Flag State equivalent.
  • Vessel itinerary from offer submission to intended arrival at load port.
  • Certificates of Quality for the last three cargoes.

• Tank Condition & Preparation:

  • Tanks must be clean, gas-free, and ready for internal inspection.
  • Certified Marine Chemist inspection required.
  • Benzene toxicity measurement required if previous cargo contained benzene.
  • Heating coils: type, composition, and last pressure test date (must be a pass within 12 months).
  • Internal coatings: type (coal tar not acceptable), or state "none".

• Reporting:

  • Monthly Voyage Abstract.
  • Position/status reports every six hours daily and 72/48/24/12 hr pre-arrival notifications.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Charter Period: About 40 days.

• Delivery: Sea of Japan, Range and Port in Charterer's Option (Intentions Yeosu, Korea).

• Redelivery: Mediterranean Sea, Range and Port in Charterer's Option (Intentions Singapore, Singapore).

• Laydays: Commencing 27 April 2026, Canceling 28 April 2026.

• Offer Due Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.

• Submission: Proposals must include at least a ship name, a price, and a signature.

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

• Solicitation Compliance: Proposals must comply with submission requirements outlined in Part X(a)(12).

• Unrestricted acquisition.

• NAICS Code: 483111.

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

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

• No JPEG files are allowed.

• Certain areas (Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Straits, Gulf of Aden) are designated imminent danger pay locations.

• Expired offers will be excluded from competition.

• Counters to TANKTIME 2026 (02-26) terms are not acceptable.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a pricing sheet or data collection template related to fuel consumption and costs for a potential contract. It outlines categories for fuel usage and provides standard fuel prices for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Fuel Underway and In Port Categories: Details various scenarios for fuel consumption, including "Fuel Underway (laden)," "Fuel Underway (ballast)," "Fuel Underway (auxiliary)," "In Port Idle (Loading)," and "In Port (Discharging)" (Grade 1 and Grade 2).
• Metric Tons/day and Price per metric ton: Columns are provided for quantifying daily fuel usage and the cost per unit.
• Fiscal Year 2025 DLA Standard Fuel Prices: Specifies a price of $1,188.68 per metric ton for MGO/MDO (Marine Gas Oil/Marine Diesel Oil) under SEACARD Open Market.
• Calculated Costs: Columns for "Cost" and "TOTAL" are present, though populated with 0.0 in the provided data, indicating that specific calculations for this opportunity have not yet been entered or are not applicable to this template.

Bidders may need to use this template or a similar format to provide detailed pricing for fuel consumption based on the defined categories and the provided standard fuel rates. Understanding these categories and the associated pricing structure is crucial for developing a comprehensive and accurate proposal. The document highlights the importance of fuel costs in the overall contract pricing.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Charter Party (time charter) for a tanker vessel, referred to as TANKTIME 2026 (02-26). The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is soliciting offers to perform this charter.

The solicitation details extensive requirements for the vessel, including:

• Vessel specifications (type, build year, dimensions, tonnage, etc.)

• Cargo capacity and systems (tanks, pumps, heating coils, inert gas system)

• Performance standards (speed, fuel consumption, operational status)

• Safety and compliance (regulatory, pollution prevention, security)

• Crew qualifications and conduct

• Reporting requirements (movement, position, casualty, tanker reports)

• Specific operational requirements (loading/discharging, ballast handling, security measures)

• The charter period is to be determined and will be based on the "Charter Period" specified in Part I, Box 4.

• Hire rates are payable at applicable rates stipulated in Part I, Boxes 13-15.

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

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

• Evaluation will be based on technical capability and price, with a preference for "Category 1" offers (those with 50% or more of overhaul, repair, and maintenance work conducted in a U.S. shipyard within the last five calendar years).

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

• Offerors must address all technical items in Part I, Boxes 1 through 6.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but standard FAR/DFARS clauses related to small business subcontracting plans are included.

• 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 templates, and shipyard data.

• Detailed instructions for offerors are provided in Part X, including submission requirements and evaluation criteria.