57-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a FAR Part 12 acquisition using simplified procedures. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, is seeking proposals for vessel(s) capable of meeting specific transportation requirements. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract.

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

• Capacity: Minimum 500 TEUs of containerized ammunition.

• Dimensions: Maximum LOA of 1,000 feet, laden draft not to exceed 31.5 feet, minimum laden speed of 13 knots.

• Cargo: Intended hazardous materials (Classes 1.1C-1.4S, 2.2S, 4.2G, 9.S). Average TEU/FEU weight approx. 24,500 lbs, max 41,000 lbs. Minimum four 20 ft. flat-racks for return leg.

• Segregation: Strict conformance with regulations for safe loading and stowage of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E).

• Supercargo: Minimum of two per vessel.

• Other Equipment: Lashing Gear, Spreader Bar.

• Certificates: Provide most recent Certificate of Inspection (COI) and Vessel Document of Compliance for Carriage of Dangerous Goods.

• Stow Plan: Detailed stow plan including trim and stability values, using provided cargo list. May be cross-checked in ICODES.

• Bunkering: Vessel to be fully bunkered.

• Position Reports: Specific email addresses provided for position reports.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Charter Period: Approximately 57 days.

• Laydays: Commencing/Cancelling: 27 May 2026.

• Place of Delivery/Redelivery: Military Ocean Terminal Concord, California, USA.

• Offer Due Date: Thursday, 16 April 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 elements may result in the proposal being ineligible for award.

• Evaluation: Proposal price will be evaluated based on charter hire rate(s) for the entire charter period, fuel price, and other pricing elements. Fuel calculations are based on specific underway and in-port days with specified speeds and consumption rates.

• Payment: Via ERP DFAS-CL (Pay DoDAAC N50082), submit electronic invoices via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

• Total Small-Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 483111.

• Proforma documents are available upon request or via the MSC web site (https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil).

• Offerors are encouraged to submit offers as soon as possible due to potential email delays. No JPEG files.

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

• FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference, with specific amendments and additions noted throughout the document.

• Specific details on fuel prices (MGO/MDO: $1,500.83 per metric ton) and fuel consumption rates are provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a pricing sheet or a template for calculating fuel costs related to an opportunity. It outlines fuel consumption metrics and standard fuel prices for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Fuel Underway and In Port Calculations: Provides columns for '# of days', 'Metric Tons/day', 'Fuel Type', 'Price per metric ton', and 'Cost'. It lists categories such as 'Fuel Underway (laden)', 'Fuel Underway (ballast)', 'Fuel Underway (auxiliary)', and 'In Port Idle'.
• Fiscal Year 2025 DLA Standard Fuel Prices: Specifies the price for 'MGO' (Marine Gas Oil) as '$1,500.83 SEACARD Open Market' per metric ton.
• Totals: Includes a 'TOTAL FUEL PRICE' field, which is currently listed as 0.0.

Bidders may need to use this template or similar calculations to estimate fuel costs as part of their proposal. The provided FY2025 MGO price of $1,500.83 per metric ton is a key input for these cost estimations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Dry Cargo Time Charter (DRYTIME – SPOT) for February 2026, issued by the Military Sealift Command (MSC). The solicitation seeks offers to perform a Charter Party.

The charter, when awarded, will consist of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through IX. The document outlines extensive details regarding vessel specifications, cargo capacity, fuel consumption, operational requirements, and contractual terms.

• The contract will be a Time Charter.

• The period of performance is defined by "Laydays" (Commencing and Cancelling dates) and "Charter Period" (Box 4).

• Hire rates are stipulated in Boxes 13-15 and are payable for services rendered.

• Offers must be submitted on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified.

• Key submission requirements include solicitation number, offeror's name and contact information, UEI, EFT indicator, information for evaluation factors, responses to provisions, and a statement of agreement with terms and conditions.

• Subcontracting plans are required for large businesses.

• Proposals must include vessel name, price, and signature.

• Evaluation will be based on technical capability (Boxes 1-6) and price, with consideration for VISA priority and domestic shipyard usage.

• Fuel consumption calculations will be based on DLA-E standard prices and appropriate fuel conversion factors.

• The document references Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) status.

• Specific requirements for U.S. flag vessels are mentioned.

• The document includes detailed sections on FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference, including those related to security, cyber incident reporting, and contractor personnel.

• Specific attachments are referenced, including guidelines for off-hire percentages, wage determination, fuel consumption template, and shipyard data information template.

Wage Determination

This document is Wage Determination No. 2019-0288, Revision No. 25, issued on 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. This determination is applicable to coastal U.S. ports and surrounding Outer Continental Shelf lands.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts for deep sea vessel services within specified coastal U.S. regions.
• Occupational Wage Rates: The document lists specific wage rates for various positions, including Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Mate, Able Seaman, Ordinary Seaman, and various Assistant Engineers, among others. Rates range from $13.09 for Ordinary Seaman to $92.16 for Master.
• Fringe Benefits:
  • Health & Welfare: A standard rate of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week is mandated.
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): A specific rate of $5.09 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $203.60 per week applies to contracts covered by Executive Order 13706, establishing paid sick leave for federal contractors.
  • Vacation: Provides for 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years.
  • Holidays: Mandates a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost. A weekly allowance of $3.35 is specified for uniform maintenance (cleaning/dry cleaning), unless "wash and wear" materials are used and do not require special cleaning.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not 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 (Minimum Wage), providing specific rates and requirements for each.

This document is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for proposed services. Understanding these mandated wage rates and fringe benefits is essential for developing competitive and compliant proposals for contracts involving deep sea vessel services.