DRY CARGO VOYAGE CHARTER

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a firm-fixed-price contract for a vessel capable of meeting specific transportation requirements. The procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 12 simplified procedures.

• Vessel: One U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 163 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).

• Cargo: 20-foot ISO shipping containers, with an anticipated average TEU weight of 19,000 lbs and a maximum of 23,000 lbs. This includes Hazardous Material (Hazard Classes/Divisions 1.1D, 9).

• Load Port: Naval Magazine Indian Island, WA (USA), with an Available Load Date (ALD) of 08 June 2026.

• Discharge Ports:

  • Tengan, Okinawa, Japan (Latest Arrival Date: 29 June 2026)
  • Apra Harbor, Guam (Latest Arrival Date: 06 July 2026)
  • Tegan, Okinawa, Japan (Latest Arrival Date: 13 July 2026)

• Laydays: Commencing/Cancelling: 08-22 June 2026.

• Specific Requirements:

  • Vessel must be fully bunkered.
  • Vessel must be equipped with a certified 20-foot spreader bar for each crane.
  • Contractor must ensure segregation of all loaded munitions containers in conformance with applicable regulations.
  • Vessel must be fully outfitted with ISO deck socket fittings, semi-automatic twist locks, stackers, rods, turnbuckles, lashing gear, dunnage, and shifting boards.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but includes specific load and discharge dates.

• Offer Due Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026, at 11:00 Eastern Time.

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

• Proforma Documents: Available on the MSC web site or upon request. Submission of a proposal confirms agreement with the terms and conditions of the solicitation and the charter form.

• Evaluation: The document references FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with specific tailoring for spot charter.

• Acquisition Type: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 483111.

• All sources sought notices, RFPs, amendments, and contract awards will be posted to SAM.gov.

• Proforma documents are available upon request.

• Increased e-mail security may cause delays; offerors are encouraged to submit offers early. No JPEG files.

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

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-4, tailored as indicated.

• Various FAR and DFARS clauses are amended or added, including those related to business ethics, service contract reporting, small business subcontracting, labor standards, and foreign procurements.

Wage Determination

This document is Wage Determination No. 2019-0288, Revision No. 25, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, with an issue date of January 14, 2026. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations employed on U.S. Navy contracts for deep sea vessels services.

The document lists specific occupations with their corresponding hourly rates, including:

• Master: $92.16

• Chief Engineer: $89.79

• Chief Mate: $42.89

• Able Seaman: $16.06

• Ordinary Seaman: $13.09

• Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week.

• Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $203.60 per week.

• Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years of service.

• Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.

• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for cleaning costs ($3.35/week) unless "wash and wear" materials are used.

This wage determination applies to all coastal U.S. ports and surrounding Outer Continental Shelf lands for contracts covered by the Service Contract Act. It also references Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage).

Details are provided for contractors needing to classify employees not listed in this determination, requiring submission of a Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) for approval.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Charter Party (the "Contract" or "Charter") to be awarded by the Military Sealift Command (MSC). The solicitation is for "DRY CARGO VOYAGE CHARTER (DRYVOY – SPOT)" for February 2026.

The Charter Party will consist of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through IX. Part I, "DRYVOY BOXES," contains specific details regarding the vessel, cargo, load/discharge ports, laytime, and other terms. The document outlines various terms and conditions for the voyage charter, including freight, demurrage, detention, cargo handling, and insurance.

The contract will be a voyage charter. Specific details regarding the period of performance, contract type, and estimated value are not explicitly stated in this initial document but will be detailed within the full solicitation package.

Offers are to be submitted on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified. Minimum submission requirements include the solicitation number, offeror's name, address, telephone number, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator. Offers must also include information necessary for evaluation factors as described in FAR 52.212-2, responses to provisions requiring completion, and a statement of agreement with all terms and conditions. Proposals must be submitted electronically in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. The evaluation will be based on the lowest price, technically acceptable offer, with specific considerations for VISA priority and U.S. shipyard usage.

While not explicitly stated as a set-aside, the evaluation criteria mention "VISA priority" and "domestic shipyard usage," suggesting potential preferences or considerations for certain types of offers.

This document is a solicitation and includes extensive details on contract terms, conditions, and evaluation criteria. Offerors are advised to carefully review all parts of the solicitation, including the various FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference, and the detailed attachments.