64-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the charter of U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining Roll-on/Roll-off vessel(s) to meet Military Sealift Command (MSC) transportation requirements. The acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12, Contracting by Negotiation, with the intent to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The government anticipates awarding up to two contracts for chartered vessels.

• Vessel Type: Self-sustaining Roll-on/Roll-off vessel(s).

• Capacity: Minimum of 110,000 SQFT of military cargo (wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk).

• Speed: Minimum laden speed of 15 knots.

• Delivery: Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

• Redelivery: Tacoma, Washington, USA.

• Charter Period: Approximately 64 days.

• Laydays: Commencing/Cancelling between July 25, 2026, and July 30, 2026.

• Supercargo: Minimum of two per vessel.

• Stow Plan: An accurate, feasible, and detailed stow plan is required, including vessel trim and stability values.

• Certificates: Most recent and complete copy of the vessel Certificate of Inspection (COI) and outstanding USCG 835 and class society deficiencies with correction date.

• Fuel: Vessel to be fully bunkered. Fuel calculations will be based on specific underway and in-port days with defined consumption rates.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Approximately 64 days charter period, with a potential option to extend services for up to 6 months.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but MGO/MDO price is $1,188.66 per metric ton.

• Offer Due Date: Monday, June 25, 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.

• Submission Requirements: A valid submission must include at least a ship name, a price, and a signature.

• Evaluation: Award(s) will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose technically acceptable proposal(s) represents the lowest price to the Government. The government may award up to two contracts, or up to four technically acceptable offerors with the lowest evaluated price.

• Pricing: Offeror's price proposal will be evaluated based on charter hire rate, fuel, and other pricing elements for the entire charter period.

• Acquisition Type: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 483111.

• Small Business: Several FAR and DFARS clauses related to small business concerns and subcontracting plans are included.

• 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.

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

• Multiple offers are encouraged, presenting alternative terms and conditions or alternative commercial products/services.

• The government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary, despite intending to award without discussions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a pricing sheet or data collection tool related to fuel costs for the opportunity. It outlines fuel types, associated costs, and calculations for different operational scenarios.

• Fuel Underway and In Port Data: Provides columns for "# of days," "Metric Tons/day," "Fuel Type," "Price per metric ton," and "Cost." Specific fuel types like MGO are mentioned.
• Fiscal Year 2025 DLA Standard Fuel Prices: Lists the price per metric ton for MGO as $1,188.66 (SEACARD Open Market).
• Calculations: Includes rows for "Fuel Underway (laden)," "Fuel Underway (ballast)," "Fuel Underway (auxiliary)," and "In Port Idle," with associated days and prices, though costs are listed as 0.0 in the provided data.

Bidders should use this document to understand the estimated fuel costs associated with the opportunity. It provides the basis for calculating fuel expenses, particularly the price per metric ton for MGO, which may be a significant cost driver. Bidders should verify if these prices align with their own cost structures or if they need to be incorporated into their proposals.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination (WD) No. 2019-0288, Revision No. 26, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, with an issue date of 6/3/2026. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations employed on U.S. Navy contracts for deep sea vessels services. The WD is applicable to all coastal U.S. ports and surrounding Outer Continental Shelf lands.

This document is crucial for bidders responding to solicitations for U.S. Navy deep sea vessel services. It specifies the legally mandated minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs in their proposals, ensuring compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA). Failure to adhere to these wage and benefit requirements can lead to bid disqualification or contract non-compliance. The document also details provisions for paid sick leave (EO 13706) and minimum wage adjustments (EO 13658), which are critical for accurate cost estimation and compliance. It also outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) for a Dry Cargo Time Charter (DRYTIME – SPOT) for February 2026. 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. Key information to be provided by offerors includes:

• Vessel details (type, year built, dimensions, tonnage, capacity, etc.)

• Delivery and redelivery ports/ranges

• Charter period and laydays

• Fuel consumption data

• Vessel's operational status and readiness

• Security clearance and force protection requirements

• Specific documentation and certifications

• Compliance with various regulations and clauses (FAR, DFARS, etc.)

• The contract will be a Time Charter.

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

• Offers must be submitted by the specified deadline.

• Evaluation will be based on technical capability and price, with a focus on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer.

• Specific evaluation factors include technical capability (based on DRYTIME Boxes 1-6) and price (based on charter hire rate, fuel costs, and other elements).

• VISA priority will be considered for offers including DFARS 252.247-7026.

• Subcontracting plans are required for large businesses.

• The solicitation does not explicitly state set-aside requirements in the provided sections.

• VISA (Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement) status is a factor in evaluation.

• The document includes extensive details on terms and conditions, including inspection, payment, insurance, war risk, off-hire provisions, and specific operational requirements.

• Offerors must acknowledge all terms and conditions and provide required information in the specified format.