51-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the charter of up to three U.S. or foreign flag, roll-on/roll-off vessels capable of carrying approximately 450,000 square feet of military cargo (wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk). The procurement is conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15. The government anticipates awarding firm-fixed-price contracts.

• Vessels must be capable of carrying a portion of 450,000 SQFT of military cargo.

• Minimum laden speed of 15 knots.

• Vessels must be fully bunkered.

• Detailed stow plan required, including trim and stability calculations.

• Minimum of two supercargo per vessel.

• Provide vessel's Certificate of Inspection (COI).

• Offerors must confirm agreement with all terms and conditions of the solicitation and the charter form (proforma).

• Contract type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Number of awards: Up to three.

• Charter Period: Approximately 51 days for each charter.

• Estimated value: Not specified.

• Offer Due Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026, at 1000 Eastern Time.

• Submission requirements include at least a ship name, a price, and a signature.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest price to the Government for technically acceptable proposals. Award(s) will be made to the offeror(s) with the three lowest evaluated price proposals.

• Price evaluation will be based on charter hire rate, fuel costs, and other pricing elements for the 51-day charter period.

• Specific fuel consumption rates are provided for different underway and in-port scenarios.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated, including those related to small business concerns, foreign purchases, and specific government requirements.

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

• No JPEG files are permitted.

• Imminent danger pay locations (Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Straits, Gulf of Aden) are noted, with associated danger pay rates.

• Expired offers will not be considered for revival unless expiration occurs during a period where final proposal revisions are being actively sought.

• The charter form (proforma) is available on the MSC website or upon request.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a spreadsheet containing fuel consumption and pricing data, likely intended for use in cost estimations or proposals related to fuel services.

• Sheet 1: FUEL UNDERWAY AND IN PORT
  • Details fuel consumption metrics (Metric Tons/day) for different operational states: Fuel Underway (laden), Fuel Underway (ballast), Fuel Underway (auxiliary), and In Port Idle.
  • Lists a price per metric ton of $1,188.68 for MGO (Marine Gas Oil).
  • Calculates a total fuel price of $0.0, indicating no specific costs were entered in this section.
• Sheet 1: FISCAL YEAR 2025 DLA STANDARD FUEL PRICES
  • Specifies the price for MGO as $1,188.68 per metric ton, referencing "SEACARD Open Market."
• Sheets 2 & 3: These sheets are present but contain no data.

This document provides specific pricing information for MGO fuel for Fiscal Year 2025. Bidders may need to use this data to calculate fuel costs as part of their proposals or to understand the government's estimated fuel expenses for the opportunity.