60-Day Tanker Time Charter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a firm-fixed-price contract under FAR Part 12 Simplified Procedures. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is seeking proposals for vessel(s) capable of meeting specific transportation requirements. The procurement contemplates multiple awards for up to two chartered vessels.

• Vessels must be approved, U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tankers with an Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT).

• Capable of carrying a minimum of 235,000 bbls of clean product.

• Specific particulars include: SIRE system party, Q-88 with recent inspection, vessel age, maximum LOA of 204.80 meters, maximum DWT of 40,000 MT, maximum displacement of 60,000 MT, and maximum manifold height of 15.00 meters.

• Must maintain a minimum Speed of Advance (SOA) of 13 knots in moderate weather.

• Stowage plan demonstrating ability to load minimum 235,000 bbls of clean product with a maximum draft of 9.80 meters is required.

• Owner/Offeror must provide current and not expired Class Society Safety Management Certificate and Flag State issued International Ship Security Certificate.

• U.S. flagged vessels require a current USCG Certificate of Inspection (COI); foreign flagged vessels require a current USCG Certificate of Compliance (COC) or Flag State equivalent.

• Vessel must be compatible with the intended cargo, assessed using MIL-STD-3004-1 and Energy Institute HM 50.

• Vessels must be clean, gas-free, and ready for internal tank inspection upon arrival.

• Specific requirements for heating coils, internal coatings (coal tar not acceptable), and Certificates of Quality for the last three cargoes are detailed.

• Reporting requirements include position/status reports every six hours and a Monthly Voyage Abstract.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Charter Period: About 60 days.

• Laydays: Two options provided (March 20-21, 2026 or April 23-24, 2026). Offerors must confirm ability to meet at least one layday.

• Delivery: Mediterranean Sea, Range and Port in Charterer's Option (Intentions St. Theodore, Greece).

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

• Submission: Proposals must include ship name, price, and signature. No JPEG files. Offers should be submitted as soon as possible due to potential email delays.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) with the lowest evaluated price for each layday window. Evaluation is based on charter hire rate, price for fuel, and other pricing elements. Fuel consumption will be calculated based on specific underway and in-port days.

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

• This acquisition is Unrestricted.

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

• In accordance with MSC TANKTIME Proforma, a valid submission requires at least a ship name, price, and signature.

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

• Expired offers will be excluded from competition.

• Specific FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference or amended. Key amendments include Service Contract Reporting Requirements, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, and Identification of Expenditures in the United States.

• Multiple awards may be made for up to two vessels.

• MGO/MDO price is set at $1,188.68 per metric ton.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a pricing sheet related to fuel consumption, likely for a government contract. It details fuel types, consumption rates, and associated costs.

• Fuel Underway and In Port: Details various scenarios for fuel usage, including "Fuel Underway (laden)", "Fuel Underway (ballast)", "Fuel Underway (auxiliary)", and "In Port" scenarios (Idle, Loading, Discharging). It lists metrics like '# of days', 'Metric Tons/day', 'Fuel Type', 'Price per metric ton', and 'Cost'.
• Fiscal Year 2025 DLA Standard Fuel Prices: Specifies the price per metric ton for MGO/MDO as $1,188.68 (SEACARD Open Market).
• Totals: The document indicates a 'TOTAL FUEL PRICE' of $0.0, suggesting that either the specific quantities or prices for the listed scenarios were not yet populated or are zero for this particular instance.

This document provides critical pricing information for fuel, which is likely a significant cost component for the opportunity. Bidders should use this information to understand the government's estimated fuel costs and to develop their own pricing proposals accurately. The provided price per metric ton for MGO/MDO ($1,188.68) is a key data point for cost estimation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Tanker Time Charter (TANKTIME – SPOT) for February 2026. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking offers to perform a Charter Party.

The charter will consist of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through IX. Key details to be provided by offerors include:

• Vessel(s) required, including type, flag, year built, and specific data points (dimensions, tonnage, capacity, etc.).

• Delivery and redelivery locations and dates.

• Charter period.

• Laydays (commencing and cancelling).

• Vessel's itinerary.

• Fuel consumption data.

• Information on cargo tanks, pumping and stripping capacity, ballast tanks, and any heating coils.

• Details on safety, regulatory compliance, crew qualifications, and vessel age.

• Information on any past serious incidents, pollution, or deficiencies.

• The contract will be a Time Charter.

• Specific contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not detailed in this excerpt but will be defined in the full solicitation.

• Offers must be submitted on SF 1449 or letterhead stationery.

• Key submission requirements include solicitation number, offeror information (UEI, EFT), responses to evaluation factors, agreement with terms and conditions, and a subcontracting plan (if applicable for large businesses).

• Evaluation will be based on technical capability and price, with a focus on lowest price, technically acceptable offers.

• Specific evaluation factors include technical capability (Part I, Boxes 1-6) and price (charter hire rate, fuel, etc.).

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

• Compliance with classified requirements will be evaluated.

• Key deadlines and submission instructions are detailed in Part X.

• The document references various FAR and DFARS clauses, some of which may pertain to small business set-asides or other eligibility requirements. Specific details would be found within the full solicitation.

• The document includes extensive details on vessel specifications, operational requirements, insurance, war risk, security, communications, and other terms and conditions.

• Attachments IX(A), IX(B), IX(C), and IX(D) are referenced, pertaining to off-hire percentages, wage determination, fuel consumption templates, and shipyard data, respectively.