75-day Tanker Time Charter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the charter of one (1) clean, approved, U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tanker. The vessel must be capable of carrying a minimum of 240,000 bbls of clean product (JP5) and meet specific technical and operational requirements. The acquisition is being conducted under FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures, and the Government contemplates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract.

• Vessel Specifications:

  • Minimum 240,000 bbls capacity for JP5.
  • Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT).
  • Maximum LOA of 200 meters.
  • Maximum DWT of 40,000 MT.
  • Capable of maintaining a minimum Speed of Advance (SOA) of 13 knots in moderate weather.

• Documentation & Certifications:

  • Party to the Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) System.
  • Copy of Q-88 (no earlier than 60 days prior to offer).
  • At least one SIRE inspection within six months prior to commencement of laydays.
  • Vessel's Age (per TANKTIME 2024).
  • Current Class Society issued Safety Management Certificate.
  • Current Flag State issued International Ship Security Certificate.
  • USCG Certificate of Inspection (COI) or equivalent.
  • Vessel stowage plan demonstrating capacity.
  • Certificates of Quality for the last three cargoes.

• Operational Requirements:

  • Vessel must be compatible with JP5 cargo.
  • Tanks must be clean, gas-free, and ready for inspection.
  • Specific requirements for cargo tank preparation, including compatibility assessments and benzene level testing.
  • Requirements for heating coils and internal coatings.
  • Reporting of position/status reports and monthly voyage abstracts.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Approximately 75 days charter period.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but MGO/MDO price is $1,188.68 per metric ton.

• Offer Due Date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission via ERP DFAS-CL (Pay DoDAAC N50082) and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

• Evaluation Criteria: Price proposal will be evaluated based on charter hire rate, fuel price, and other pricing elements. Fuel calculations will consider underway laden, underway ballast, and in-port idle/loading/discharging periods.

• Key Requirements for Valid Submission: Ship name, price, and signature.

• Acquisition Type: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 483111.

• Sources Sought Notices, RFPs, Amendments, and Contract Awards will be posted on SAM.gov.

• Proforma documents are available upon request.

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

• No JPEG files are to be submitted.

• Specific notes regarding imminent danger pay locations (Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Straits, Gulf of Aden) are included.

• Expired offers will be excluded from competition.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by full text, tailored as indicated.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a pricing sheet or a data collection template related to fuel consumption and pricing for the fiscal year 2025.

• Fuel Consumption Data: Details categories for fuel usage, including "Fuel Underway (laden)," "Fuel Underway (ballast)," "Fuel Underway (auxiliary)," "In Port Idle (Loading)," and "In Port (Discharging)" (Grade 1 and Grade 2).
• Metric Tons/day: A column for specifying the quantity of fuel consumed per day for each category.
• Price per metric ton: A column for the cost per unit of fuel.
• Cost: A column for calculating the total cost based on consumption and price.
• Fiscal Year 2025 DLA Standard Fuel Prices: Specifies the price for MGO/MDO as $1,188.68 per metric ton, referencing "SEACARD Open Market."

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the estimated fuel costs associated with the opportunity. It provides a standardized price per metric ton for a specific fuel type (MGO/MDO) for FY2025 and outlines the categories for which fuel consumption data should be provided or considered. Bidders may need to use this information to calculate their own pricing proposals or to understand the government's cost assumptions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Tanker Time Charter (TANKTIME – SPOT 13.5) issued by the Military Sealift Command (MSC). It solicits offers to perform a Charter Party.

The Charter Party, when awarded, will consist of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through IX. The document outlines numerous terms and conditions related to vessel requirements, operations, reporting, crew, cargo, safety, insurance, and more. Key areas include:

• Vessel Data: Detailed specifications for the vessel, including type, dimensions, capacity, equipment, and certifications.
• Cargo Arrangements: Information on cargo tanks, capacity, and handling.
• Fuel Consumption: Warranties and data related to fuel usage at various speeds and conditions.
• Contract Terms: Clauses covering inspection, assignment, changes, disputes, excusable delays, invoicing, payment, patent indemnity, risk of loss, taxes, and termination.
• Operational Requirements: Details on mission, reporting, crew conduct, security clearances, fuel monitoring, and force protection measures.
• Attachments: Includes guidelines for off-hire percentages, wage determinations, fuel consumption templates, and shipyard data.

This is a solicitation for a time charter. Specific contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not detailed in this document but will be part of the awarded Charter Party.

Offers are to be submitted on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified. Key submission requirements are detailed in Part X, including technical descriptions, pricing, representations, and certifications. Evaluation will be based on technical capability and price, with a preference for Category 1 offers (those with 50% or more of overhaul, repair, and maintenance work performed in U.S. shipyards).

Specific set-aside requirements are not detailed in this document, but various clauses related to small business concerns, HUBZone concerns, and veteran-owned small businesses are included.

This document is a revision (Rev. 1 (12-24)) to MSC TANKTIME 2024 (12-24) to incorporate Class Deviations 2025-00003 and 2025-00004. It includes numerous revisions and additions to various parts of the charter party proforma.