60-day Tanker Time Charter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a firm-fixed-price contract to procure vessel services. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is seeking proposals for a vessel capable of meeting specific transportation requirements. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 12 Simplified Procedures.

• One (1) clean, approved, U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tanker.

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

• Capable of carrying a minimum of 270,000 bbls of clean product.

• Specific vessel particulars include maximum length (210m), beam (50m), DWT (45,000 MT), and displacement (150,000 MT).

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

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

• Vessel must meet all MSC reporting requirements.

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

• Vessel must be clean, gas-free, and ready for internal tank inspection upon arrival at the load port.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Charter Period: Approximately 60 days.

• Period of Performance: Commencing April 30, 2026, with a canceling date of May 1, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but proposals will be evaluated on overall cost to the Government.

• Offer Due Date: April 2, 2026, at 1300 Eastern Time.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on charter hire rate, fuel price, and other pricing elements.

• Price proposal evaluation will consider a 60-day charter period, including specific durations for underway laden, underway ballast, and in-port operations.

• MGO/MDO price: $1,188.68 per metric ton.

• Failure to provide required submission documents may result in a proposal being ineligible for award.

• This acquisition is Unrestricted.

• Vessel must be a party to the Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) System.

• Vessel must have a current and not expired Class Society issued Safety Management Certificate and Flag State issued International Ship Security Certificate.

• Specific requirements for U.S. flagged vs. foreign flagged vessels regarding Certificates of Inspection (COI) or Compliance (COC).

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

• A valid submission requires at least a ship name, price, and signature.

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

• No JPEG files are to be submitted.

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

• Several FAR and DFARS clauses have been added, amended, or checked/unchecked, including those related to Service Contract Reporting, Tax on Foreign Procurements, and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) payment instructions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) for a TANKER TIME CHARTER (TANKTIME – SPOT) for February 2026. The solicitation seeks offers to perform a Charter Party, which will consist of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through IX.

This solicitation requires the chartering of a vessel for transportation and/or prepositioning of petroleum cargo, including hazardous cargoes and general cargoes, for worldwide trade. Specific vessel requirements, operational capabilities, and reporting obligations are detailed throughout the document, particularly in Parts III, IV, V, and the Attachments.

The contract will be awarded based on the SF 1449 and associated parts. The period of performance is not explicitly stated but will be defined by the charter period and any option periods. The contract type is a Time Charter.

Offers must be submitted by the date and time specified in Block 7 of the SF 1449. Evaluation will be based on technical capability and price, with a focus on responsible offerors whose technically acceptable proposals represent the lowest price. Specific evaluation factors include technical aspects (Part I, Boxes 1-6) and price, including charter hire rate, fuel costs, and other pricing elements. The evaluation scheme may be subject to DFARS 252.247-7026 if 50% or more of the cost of overhaul, repair, and maintenance work has been conducted in a U.S. shipyard.

While not explicitly stated as a set-aside, the solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to small business concerns, including subcontracting plans (FAR 52.219-9) and various set-aside notices. The evaluation may also prioritize U.S. flag vessels.

The document is extensive, covering detailed terms and conditions for tanker time charters, including vessel data, operational requirements, safety, insurance, fuel consumption, off-hire provisions, and specific clauses related to government contracts. Offerors are advised to review all parts and attachments thoroughly. Key attachments include Guidelines for Full/Partial Off-Hire Percentages on Readiness Issues (Attachment IX(A)), US Department of Labor Wage Determination (Attachment IX(B)), Fuel Consumption Template (Attachment IX(C)), and Shipyard Data Information Template (Attachment IX(D)).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This spreadsheet provides detailed fuel consumption estimates and pricing for Fiscal Year 2025, specifically for DLA standard fuel prices. It appears to be a supporting document for a larger solicitation, likely related to vessel operations or fuel supply.

• Fuel Underway and In Port Calculations: Details estimated fuel consumption in metric tons per day for various operational states (laden, ballast, auxiliary underway, and different in-port conditions).
• Fuel Type: Specifies Marine Gas Oil / Marine Diesel Oil (MGO/MDO).
• Price per Metric Ton: Lists the price as $1,188.68, referencing "SEACARD Open Market."
• Cost Calculations: Includes columns for cost and total, though these are shown as $0.0 in the provided data, suggesting this may be a template or requires further input.
• Fiscal Year 2025 DLA Standard Fuel Prices: Explicitly states the pricing basis for the year.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the estimated fuel costs associated with the opportunity. It provides the unit price for fuel ($1,188.68 per metric ton) and a framework for calculating potential fuel expenses based on operational assumptions. Bidders should use this information to inform their pricing strategies and ensure their proposals accurately reflect anticipated fuel expenditures.