Tanker Voyage Charter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Charter Party, referred to as the "TANKVOY 2024 (Rev. 1 (12-24))". The solicitation is for offers to perform a Charter Party in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined within the document. The awarded Charter will consist of Standard Form (SF) 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through IX.

The document outlines various terms and conditions for the Charter Party, including:

• Inspection: The Vessel is subject to Charterer's inspection for suitability and acceptability, with the right to cancel or require corrective actions at the Vessel's expense if found inadequate.

• Assignment: Rights to receive payment may be assigned to financial institutions.

• Changes: The Contracting Officer may order changes within the general scope of the contract.

• Disputes: The contract is subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978.

• Excusable Delays: Specific events are listed that may excuse performance delays.

• Invoice: Requirements for submitting electronic invoices via WAWF are detailed.

• Payment: Terms for prompt payment and electronic funds transfer are outlined.

• Risk of Loss: Provisions related to the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) and other statutes are included.

• Taxes: Dues, taxes, wharfage, pilotage, etc., are to be paid by the Owner.

• Termination: The Government reserves the right to terminate for convenience or for cause.

• Warranty: The Owner warrants the Vessel's compliance with specifications, capacity, pumping, insurance, and other particulars.

• Additional Requirements: Specific clauses related to position reports, additional equipment, tugs and barges, deviation for bunkers, war risk coverage, nature of contract (COA), vessel nomination, contractor security, heating of cargo, carriage of non-government cargo, manifest unique identifier code, both-to-blame, operational security (OPSEC), sexual assault and/or sexual harassment, and salvage are detailed.

• Contract Type: Charter Party (Voyage Charter).

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be for the duration of the voyage.

• Estimated Value: Not stated in this document.

• Submission Instructions: Offers must be submitted signed and dated to the point of contact specified in Block 7 of SF 1449 by the exact time specified in the solicitation. Offers may be submitted on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified. Minimum required information includes solicitation number, offeror's name/address/phone, technical description, warranty terms, price/discount terms, and remit-to address.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose technically acceptable proposal represents the lowest price to the Government. Technical capability (based on TANKVOY Boxes 1-6) and Price are the primary evaluation factors. A "Category 1" offer (50% or more of overhaul, repair, and maintenance work performed in a U.S. shipyard) will be prioritized over "Category 2" offers.

• Key Deadlines: Offers must be submitted by the exact time specified in the solicitation. Specific dates for laytime and cancelling are identified in Box 6 of Part I.

• Small Business: Instructions regarding small business size standards and subcontracting plans are provided.

• Other: Specific clauses related to Buy American, Trade Agreements, and other socioeconomic programs are included.

• This document is a revision (Rev. 1 (12-24)) to MSC TANKVOY 2024 (12-24).

• It incorporates Class Deviations 2025-00003 and 2025-00004.

• Several FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference and are listed in Part VIII and subsequent sections.

• Attachments include Standard Statement of Facts (Time Sheet), Laytime Statement, US Department of Labor Wage Determination, and Shipyard Data Information Template.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the charter of a U.S. or foreign-flagged double-hull tanker vessel capable of carrying a minimum of 240,000 barrels of clean product (JA1). The acquisition is being conducted under FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures. The government contemplates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract.

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

• Vessel must be party to the Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) System and provide a Q-88.

• Specific limitations on vessel age, length overall (LOA), beam, deadweight tonnage (DWT), and displacement.

• Vessel must have a minimum freeboard below 17 meters when arriving laden to Port of Sitra.

• Specific requirements for stowage plans, Safety Management Certificates, and International Ship Security Certificates.

• Nomination of cargo tanks compatible with the intended cargo, referencing MIL-STD-3004-1 and Energy Institute HM 50.

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

• Owner/Offeror must provide Certificates of Quality for the last three cargoes.

• Vessel must meet all Military Sealift Command (MSC) reporting requirements.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of performance: Not explicitly stated, but laydays commence February 7, 2026, and cancel February 8, 2026.

• Estimated value: Not stated.

• Offer Due Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 1100 Eastern Time.

• Submission instructions: Submit offers as soon as possible due to potential email delays. No JPEG files.

• Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability of the vessel(s) proposed per requirements outlined in Part I, TANKVOY Boxes 1 through 6, and Box 7, Part (III)(k)(2) and Part (III)(z).

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 483111.

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

• Increased e-mail security may cause delays in receipt of offers.

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

• Expired offers will be excluded from competition.

• The "Proforma" document (MSC TANKVOY 2024) is incorporated by reference and available upon request or via the MSC web site.