WPAC MR TANKER

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for tanker services to provide the primary marine transportation method for Defense Logistics Agency Energy fuels throughout the INDOPACOM AOR. This service is essential for the replenishment of Defense Fuel Support Pipelines (DFSP) and supports the US Navy and Department of Defense.

• Procure a clean, USCG approved, U.S. Flag or re-flagged foreign flag double hull tanker.

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

• Capable of carrying a minimum of 240,000 BBLS of clean petroleum products (JP5, JP8, JAA, JA1, or F76).

• Minimum particulars include:

  • Load capacity of 240,000 BBLS at a draft not exceeding 12.8 meters.
  • Maximum Length Overall (LOA) of 190 meters.
  • Maximum Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) of 50,000 MT.
  • Possess a 10-Ton boom or crane capable of reaching port and starboard sides, with cruciform bits at the manifold.
  • Minimum of three segregations with double valve isolation.
  • Ability to machine-wash cargo tanks underway.
  • Capability to perform cargo operations at offshore petroleum facilities, anchorages (lightering), and underway via fueling at sea (CONSOL) stations and Fuel Delivery Stations (FDS).
  • Maintain a minimum Speed of Advance (SOA) of 13 knots in moderate weather (Force 5) while laden.
  • Provide a minimum of 12 berths for government-embarked personnel.

• Vessel must pass at least one SIRE inspection.

• Provide Certificates of Quality for the last three cargoes, including specific test data for products like Naphtha, Gasoline, and Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) as per MIL-STD-3004-1 and Energy Institute HM 50.

• Vessel must be clean, gas-free, and certified by a Certified Marine Chemist for internal tank inspection.

• Benzene toxicity levels must not exceed specified limits (1 ppm TWA, 5 ppm STEL).

• Cargo tanks must be compatible with the intended cargo, assessed via Certificates of Quality.

• Meet all MSC requirements for reporting (position/status reports, voyage abstracts, fuel oil reports).

• Submit estimated port expenses monthly.

• The service operates within the INDOPACOM AOR.

• Contractor must provide a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) within 30 days of award.

• Operating company must have ISO 9001 QMS Certification.

• Provide cargo type/description and Certificates of Quality prior to loading.

• Vessel must be in a clean, gas-free condition, certified by a Certified Marine Chemist.

• Reporting requirements include daily position/status, monthly voyage abstracts, and fuel oil reports.

• Points of Contact for contracting and operational questions are provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, a "Technical Offer Worksheet," serves as a template for bidders to provide specific technical details and certifications required for their vessels as part of their offer. It outlines various requirements related to vessel compliance, documentation, and technical specifications.

• Vessel Compliance: Warranties regarding SIRE System participation, Q-88 details, rejection history, stowage plans, Safety Management Certificates (SMC), International Ship Security Certificates (ISSC), and Certificates of Inspection (COI).
• Technical Specifications: Requirements for heating coils (type, compatibility, testing), cargo history, and internal tank coatings (type, compatibility).
• Age Compliance: Specific requirements for vessels exceeding 20 years of age.
• New Construction: Special provisions for vessels under construction, detailing which requirements are applicable or waived.

Offerors must provide specific information or warranties for each listed requirement. For new construction, specific alternative requirements are noted. Bidders should carefully review each section to ensure all applicable criteria are met and documented in their offer.

This worksheet is critical for bidders to understand the detailed technical and compliance prerequisites for their vessels. Completing this accurately ensures their offer meets the government's specific needs and avoids rejection due to non-compliance with vessel standards, documentation, or technical capabilities.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment (01) - TANKTIME 2024 (12-24) (30DEC25).pdf", is a solicitation for offers to perform a Charter Party for tanker time charter services. It outlines the terms and conditions for the "TANKTIME 2024" opportunity.

• The solicitation consists of Standard Form (SF) 1449, a Preamble, and Parts I through IX.
• Part I details "TANKTIME BOXES" including vessel requirements, place/range of delivery and redelivery, charter period, and laydays.
• Key dates include Commencing Laydays on June 11, 2026, and Cancelling Laydays on September 10, 2026.
• The charter period includes a Base Period of one year (365 days) with three 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period.
• Part II contains FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions.
• Part III details Tanker Time Terms and Conditions.
• Part IV covers Time Charter Common Terms and Conditions.
• Part V outlines Tanker Time Additional Contract Requirements.
• Parts VI, VII, and VIII include additional FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions.
• Part IX is reserved.
• Part X provides Instructions to Offerors.
• Part XI details the FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation criteria.
• Parts XII and XIII cover Offeror Representations and Certifications required by FAR and DFARS.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it contains the core requirements, terms, conditions, and submission instructions for the TANKTIME 2024 opportunity. Bidders must carefully review all sections to understand the scope of work, contract details, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements to prepare a compliant and competitive offer.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This attachment provides a detailed list of Government Furnished Property (GFP) that will be provided to the contractor. It includes information for "CONTRACT INFO" and "Provisioned" items.

Contract Information:

• Attachment Number: 5
• Attachment Date: 2025-07-29
• Government Contracting Officer: F. Carley Orvin (franklin.c.orvin.civ@us.navy.mil, (564) 230-3731)
• Attachment Type: Solicitation
• Contract Number Type: DoD Contract (FAR)
• Solicitation or Contract Number: N32205-26-R-0005

Provisioned Items:

• A list of 115 items, including descriptions, NSNs, manufacturer CAGE codes, part numbers, and quantities.
• Items range from "IMAGE INTENSIFIER, NIGHT VISION" and "RADIAC SET" to "SHOT GUN 12 GA", "PISTOL, M9 BERETTA", "RIFLE M14", various "PPE KITS", "GUN SAFE", "COMSEC SAFE", "Executive Communication Kit", and numerous other equipment and supplies.
• All listed provisioned items are marked as "Yes" for "SERIALLY MANAGED?" and "true" for "USE AS-IS?", and "No" for "UPGRADABLE?."

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the government-provided property that will be available for use under the contract. It details specific equipment and materials, which may influence a bidder's resource planning, technical approach, and overall cost proposal. Bidders should review this list to ensure they understand the scope of government-furnished assets.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Crew Complement," serves as an attachment to RFP N3220526R0005. It is designed to capture detailed crew manning information for various periods of performance, including the base period and four option periods.

• Crew Complement Tables: For each period (Base, Option 1-4), tables are provided to detail the crew complement. These tables require bidders to specify:
  • Vessel Name
  • Billet (job title/role)
  • Number of positions
  • Daily US dollar cost per position, rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
• Manning Breakdown: Within each billet, specific manning details are to be filled in, including:
  • Rating (e.g., Deck, Engine, Steward, Other)
  • Scale
  • Actual Complement
  • Base Wage
  • Overtime
  • Pension/Welfare
  • Vacation
  • Training
  • Taxes
  • Other costs
  • Total daily cost per position.
• Totals: Sections for Deck, Engine, Steward, Other, and Overall totals are included for each performance period.
• Compliance Note: A reminder states that "Wages/Fringes must be compliant with the Service Contract Act."

This attachment is crucial for bidders to accurately calculate and present their proposed labor costs for the crew. Bidders must complete these tables to reflect their understanding of the required manning levels and associated costs for each contract period. The Service Contract Act compliance note highlights a key regulatory requirement for wage and fringe benefit calculations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. It outlines the security classification guidance and requirements for a contract, detailing the level of classified information involved, contractor access, and safeguarding responsibilities.

• Classification Level: Specifies the security classification of information to be handled (e.g., Confidential, Secret, Top Secret, CUI).
• Contractor Access: Details the types of information the contractor will require access to, including COMSEC, Restricted Data, National Intelligence Information, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Performance Requirements: Outlines whether the contractor will receive, store, or generate classified information or material, and if they will perform services requiring such access.
• Security Guidance: Provides specific guidance on safeguarding classified information, COMSEC material, and CUI, referencing relevant regulations and directives.
• Points of Contact: Identifies government points of contact for security-related matters.

This form is critical for bidders to understand the security requirements and potential need for security clearances and specialized training. It directly impacts a bidder's ability to perform the contract and may influence bidding decisions based on their organization's security posture and capabilities.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Requirements for vessels. It details the equipment, training, and procedures necessary for CBRN preparedness and response.

• CBRN Equipment: Specifies government-provided CBRN equipment, including Individual Protective Equipment (IPE), decontamination stations, Counter Measure Water Wash Down Systems (CMWWDS), and medical countermeasures. It outlines procedures for inventory, receipt, expenditure, replacement, and return of this equipment.
• CBRN Officer: Requires the contractor to designate a licensed officer as the vessel's CBRN-D Officer, who must have completed specific training and is responsible for crew training, equipment checks, and maintaining CBRN doctrine.
• Crew Training: Mandates annual CBRN-D Basic Defense Course completion for all crewmembers within the last five years, with specific training on decontamination, gas masks, and protective suits. It also requires quarterly CBRN-D drills, alternating between Chemical and Radiological Defense drills, with specific simulations for dirty bombs, chemical agents, biological agents, and radiological agents.
• Medical Countermeasures: Lists required medical countermeasures, including Pyridostigmine Bromide, Atropine, Diazepam, ATNAA, Pralidoxime Chloride, and Ciprofloxacin. It details storage, handling, and accountability requirements, particularly for controlled substances.
• Decontamination Station: Requires reconfiguration of a space to function as a decontamination station as specified in provided drawings and plans.

This attachment is critical for bidders to understand the specific CBRN requirements associated with the opportunity. It details the equipment the contractor will be responsible for managing, the training their personnel must undergo, and the operational readiness drills they must conduct. Costs associated with CBRN training and equipment management should be factored into proposals, likely within the per diem rate as indicated for certain items.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a drawing that provides a functional arrangement for a standard Non-Contamination Control Area/Decontamination Station (CCA/DS) for Chemical, Biological, Radiological (CBR) contamination control. It details the configuration, equipment, functions, and material grade requirements for such a station.

• General Notes: Outlines functional requirements, installation approvals, space configurations, electrical/electronic systems, access points, and weather entrance specifications.
• List of Materials: Specifies the quantity, description, manufacturer, material, and remarks for various components required for the CCA/DS, including intercoms, faucets, mirrors, stools, drains, grating, windows, doors, piping, sprinkler heads, and waste cans.
• Plan Views and Details: Illustrates the layout of the CCA/DS, including the Contamination Control Area (CCA), Inner Garment Removal Area (IGRA), Outer Garment Removal Area (OGRA), and Decon Shower Area, along with details of shower components.

This drawing is crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout, required materials, and functional specifications of the Decontamination Station. It informs the design, fabrication, and installation requirements for any opportunity related to this equipment. Bidders must ensure their proposals and technical solutions align with the detailed requirements presented in this drawing, including material specifications, dimensions, and functional arrangements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the specific requirements for a Shipboard Security System (SSS) to be installed on a vessel.

• System Components: The SSS must include Hull Perimeter Lighting (HPL), Closed Circuit TV (CCTV), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), and an Audible Warning System (AWS).
• Video Recording: The CCTV system must have video feed recording capability, storing at least 24 hours of footage.
• Hull Perimeter Lighting: Requires fixed or portable lighting to illuminate the entire hull waterline, providing a minimum of 5 foot-candles at a 30-foot distance.
• CCTV Coverage: Cameras are needed for interior and exterior use, covering all entry/egress points and restricted areas. Exterior cameras should monitor the fantail, foc'sle, and main deck. Interior cameras should monitor access to critical areas like the main engine space, master's cabin, small arms lockers, and radio room. A CCTV screen must be monitorable from the gangway (in port) and the bridge (underway).
• Intrusion Detection System (IDS): Motion sensors are required in CCTV-monitored areas, integrated with the CCTV system to automatically display the alarmed area.
• Audible Warning System (AWS): A portable system capable of producing at least 85 DB at 500 yards is required. It should support recorded messages (via CD), a microphone for loud hailing, and a warning burst. Systems like LRAD or Hyperspike are considered appropriate.
• Security Plan Integration: Owners must detail crew responsibilities for continuous CCTV monitoring and response protocols for alarms, particularly in sensitive areas.

This attachment details the technical specifications and performance requirements for the Shipboard Security System. Bidders must ensure their proposed solutions meet or exceed these requirements to be considered compliant with the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details the requirements for a Fuel Delivery Station (FDS) and its associated FDS Option, which includes vessel modification for installation. The FDS Option will fund and govern the terms and conditions of this attachment during the course of Charter Hire. The Government may unilaterally exercise this option, with installation occurring within 12 months of declaration.

• FDS Description: A STREAM delivery station with a double hose probe rig suspended from a constant tension spanwire, capable of single or double probe operation.
• Installation Requirements: To be installed on the port side forward of the manifold. Must comply with NTTP 4-01.4, Chapter 2.
• Component Specifications: Specific requirements for interconnecting fuel coupling, spanwire end fitting (breaking strength of at least 35,000 lbs), spanwire type and strength (e.g., 19mm wire with breaking strength of no less than 47,400 lbs), and slip-clutch/safety device.
• Electrical Equipment: Must comply with IEC60533 and all regulatory requirements for vessel classification.
• Safety: Systems and equipment must be designed to prevent personnel injury and damage, and to fail safely.
• Operating Range: Normal operating range of 80-180 ft, with a maximum of 200 ft, maintaining clearance from ship structure and obstructions.
• Sea State Capability: System must operate continuously in up through Sea State 5 conditions.
• Rated Loads and Speeds: Specific requirements for spanwire winch (14,330-15,500 lbs) and saddle winch (at least 4,000 lbs), with specified speeds.
• Consol Stations: Two consol stations to be installed on the starboard side.
• Habitability Modifications: Contractor must include any required habitability modifications for FDS installation.
• Testing & Drawings: Contractor shall provide notice for Factory Acceptance Trial and Installation Weight test. Preliminary general arrangement drawings and an FDS Installation Test Plan are also required.

This document outlines the technical specifications, performance requirements, and installation details for the Fuel Delivery Station. Bidders must understand these requirements to determine their capability to provide and install the FDS, including any necessary vessel modifications and compliance with safety and operational standards. It also details the FDS Option and its implications for contract award and execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Standard Operating Manual (SOM)" for the Military Sealift Command (MSC). It serves as a comprehensive guide for MSC operations, detailing policies, procedures, and responsibilities.

• Mission and Organization: Outlines MSC's mission, responsibilities, organizational structure, and reporting relationships.
• Standard Operations: Covers ship movement, standards for ship operations, entry and clearance procedures, common operational picture, force protection, logistics, severe weather operations, passengers, and incident reporting.
• Mission Specific Operations: Details operations for Combat Logistics Force, Special Mission, Prepositioning Ships, Service Support, Sealift (General, Tankers, Dry Cargo and Surge, High Speed Vessels and Transports), and Activation Procedures.
• Casualty and Readiness Reporting: Explains requirements for reporting material readiness, casualty reports (CASREPs), and related procedures.
• References, Abbreviations & Acronyms, Useful Links, ROC/POE References: Provides supporting documentation and definitions.

This manual provides a foundational understanding of how the Military Sealift Command operates, which is crucial for any vendor seeking to contract with MSC. It details operational procedures, organizational structures, and specific mission areas, which can inform a bidder's understanding of the operational environment and requirements relevant to potential opportunities with MSC.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Mission Essential Contractor Services Plan (MECSP) Worksheet, required by DFARS 252.237-7024 and Item No. 19 of Part X of the RFP. Offerors must use this worksheet to provide narrative descriptions of how their proposed MECSP addresses specific requirements for maintaining essential contractor services during continuity of operations events.

Offerors must provide narrative responses for the following DFARS-defined elements of their MECSP:

1. Provisions for acquiring essential personnel and resources for continuity of operations (up to 30 days).
2. Addressing challenges in maintaining essential services during extended events like pandemics.
3. The time lapse between initiating acquisition of essential personnel/resources and their availability.
4. Components, processes, and requirements for identifying, training, and preparing personnel for relocation or remote work.
5. Established alert and notification procedures for mobilizing essential contractor service personnel.
6. The approach for communicating crisis-related roles and responsibilities to contractor employees.

References to the specific sections and page numbers within the offeror's MECSP where each requirement is addressed must be included. If information is not in the MECSP, the response on this worksheet will be considered an addendum.

This worksheet is critical for bidders to demonstrate their capability to maintain essential contractor services during disruptions, as required by the solicitation. Failure to adequately address these points may result in the provided responses being considered an addendum to the MECSP. Offerors should ensure their MECSP comprehensively covers these requirements and that this worksheet accurately reflects that coverage, referencing the appropriate sections of their plan.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Request for Clarification/Question" form intended for contractors to submit questions or seek clarification regarding Solicitation N3220526R0005. It provides a structured template for bidders to formally communicate their inquiries to the government.

• Date of Request: To be filled in by the contractor.
• Question No: Sequential numbering for tracking questions.
• Contractor: Name of the bidding entity.
• Contractor POC & Phone: Contact information for the point of contact.
• Contractor Question: A dedicated section for the bidder to clearly state their question or request for clarification.
• MSC Use Only Section: Fields for government review, including Technical Review, COR Review, Legal Review, and LCE Review, along with dates and decision indicators for Solicitation Change and Technical Manual Change.

This form is crucial for bidders who have questions about the solicitation (N3220526R0005). By using this standardized form, bidders can ensure their questions are formally recorded and addressed by the contracting agency. The responses provided by the government in the "MSC Use Only" section (though not filled in this template) will clarify ambiguities, correct potential misunderstandings, and may lead to official amendments to the solicitation, directly impacting proposal preparation and submission.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Basic Pricing Data," is an Excel spreadsheet attachment (06) for RFP N3220526R0005. It provides a template for bidders to detail their pricing structure for vessel charter services across a base period and four option periods. It also includes a "Fuel Consumption Data" sheet.

Pricing Data Sheets (Base Period & Options 1-4):

• Requires breakdown of daily costs, including:
  • Crew-related expenses (wages, training, victualling, transportation, other)
  • Vessel costs (maintenance, lubricants, survey, equipment, capitalized costs, depreciation, other)
  • Insurance costs (P&I, Hull & Machinery, other)
  • General and administrative expenses
  • Profit
• Specifies calculations for total daily costs, days off-hire, and days on-hire.
• Notes that pricing should be in US dollars and based on a specified number of days per year for each period (365 for Base, Option 2, Option 3; 366 for Option 1; 334 for Option 4).

Fuel Consumption Data Sheet:

• Requires bidders to input "barrels/day" for various operational states (Underway laden/ballast, Auxiliaries, In-Port loading/discharging).
• Provides DLA-E conversion factors for barrels to metric tons for different fuel types (MGO/MDO, IFO-180, IFO-380).
• Lists DLA-E Standard Prices per metric ton for these fuel types.

Bidders must use these templates to provide detailed pricing for the base period and all option periods. The fuel consumption data and conversion factors are critical for calculating fuel costs, which will be converted to metric tons by the government. This document directly informs the financial proposal submission.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides guidelines for determining off-hire charges against a contractor for instances of failure to comply with readiness standards, as referenced in Attachment (01), Parts IV(i) and IV(j) of a Charter Party. These guidelines are intended to assist in making off-hire determinations.

• Definitions: OOC (Out of Commission), MT (Measurement Tons).
• Mission Degrading Casualties and Percentage Deductions:
  • Unable to Sail - Main Propulsion Casualty or Other Cause: 100%
  • Main Propulsion Casualty (Speed Restrictive): Slow Passage Evaluation, % Decrease in Warranted Speed.
  • USCG/Other Authority Restricts Sailing (e.g. Form 835): 100%
  • USCG/Other Authority Restricts Cargo Operations: % Cargo Unable to Work (MT).
  • Cargo Pumps: % Cargo Unable to Work (MT).
  • Inert Gas System: % Cargo Unable to Work (MT).
  • Failure to maintain stable platform for defined sea state installation/operation: 100%
  • Unable to provide CONSOL support:
    • Loss of capability: 1-15 Days: Loss of (1) CONSOL station: 10%
    • Loss of capability: More than 16 Days: Loss of (1) CONSOL station: 10%; Loss of (2) CONSOL stations: 50%
• Duration Factors: Applicable for determining reduced readiness percentages for AC/DH casualties:
  • 1 - 15 days following casualty: 25%
  • 16-30 days following casualty: 50%
  • Beyond 30 days following casualty: 75%

This attachment outlines the methodology and specific criteria used to calculate off-hire charges due to readiness failures. Bidders should review these guidelines to understand potential financial implications if the vessel's readiness standards are not met during the contract period. It clarifies how various types of failures translate into percentage deductions and how the duration of the casualty impacts these deductions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details the requirements for the CONSOL (CONsolidated Station) system, which is necessary for performing Refueling at Sea (RAS) operations. It specifies the installation and configuration of RAS receiving stations.

• Two RAS receiving stations are required per vessel.
• Stations must be capable of receiving a fueling rig with a ROBB or NATO coupling.
• Simultaneous transfer of up to two different fuel products must be supported.
• Stations are to be located forward of the house on the starboard side.
• Specific reference drawings (e.g., 2227933A, 803-2213159G, 804-2276338B, 803-2554187A, 571-2227936D) are provided for installation guidance, including swivel joint assembly, padeyes, staples, cleats, and riding line/jigger tackle fittings.
• Clearances for ship structure, including deck handrails, must be maintained within a defined holding range.
• CONSOL station risers must meet specific interface and location requirements, including an 8-inch IPS flange and a height of 48 +/- 0.5 inches from the spanwire swivel assembly to the riser centerline.
• Risers must withstand a 24,000 lbs. pull without damage and be equipped with a visible pressure gauge (0-200psi range).
• Testing requirements include static load tests for various components (spanwire attachment point, messenger inhaul padeyes, easing out line padeye, staple, cleat, riding line, and jigger tackle padeyes/cleats) with specified loads and durations.
• Night lighting requirements are detailed, including illumination levels, amber lenses, hull blue contour lights, and potential emergency power sources.
• Ships must provide a means to pull over the UNREP messenger with a specified speed and load capacity.
• The owner provides actual RAS stations (hard points, piping).
• Design criteria must adhere to NAVSEA S9AA0-AB-G0S-10/GSO, Section 571d, with specific stress limitations for components under rated and static test loads.
• All design criteria require review and approval by PHD prior to fabrication.

This document outlines the technical specifications and installation requirements for the CONSOL system. Bidders must understand these requirements to accurately estimate costs, plan for installation, and ensure compliance with the government's specifications for RAS operations. It details the equipment to be installed, testing procedures, and design standards that must be met.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities." It is used to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. The form is completed by a reporting entity (prime recipient or subawardee) at the initiation or receipt of a covered Federal action, or upon a material change to a previous filing.

• Type of Federal Action: Identifies the nature of the federal action (e.g., contract, grant, loan).
• Status of Federal Action: Indicates the stage of the action (e.g., bid/offer/application, initial award, post-award).
• Report Type: Specifies if it's an initial filing or a material change.
• Reporting Entity Information: Name, address, and status (prime or subawardee) of the entity filing the report.
• Federal Agency and Program Information: Identifies the agency making the award and the program name/description.
• Award Amount: The federal amount of the award or loan commitment.
• Lobbying Registrant Information: Details of the lobbying firm or individuals engaged to influence the federal action.

This form is relevant to bidders as it requires disclosure of any lobbying activities undertaken to influence a covered Federal action. Bidders may need to complete and submit this form if they engage in such activities in connection with the opportunity. It also provides transparency into lobbying efforts related to federal awards.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (N3220526R0005) is for charter hire of a double hull tanker. The vessel must be U.S. Flag or foreign flag to be reflagged prior to delivery, equipped with an Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBTs). It must be capable of carrying a minimum of 240,000 BBLS of clean petroleum products (JP5, JP8, JAA, JA1, or F76) within designated cargo tanks with double valve isolation.

• Charter hire of a double hull tanker.

• Vessel must be USCG approved.

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

• Capacity to carry at least 240,000 BBLS of clean petroleum products.

• Specific fuel types include JP5, JP8, JAA, JA1, or F76.

• Cargo tanks must have double valve isolation.

• The solicitation issue date is December 30, 2025.

• The offer due date is January 30, 2026, at 01:00 PM.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance includes a firm period and multiple option periods for charter hire, as detailed in the "Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs" section.

• Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the solicitation form.

• Invoices are to be submitted to the address in block 18a unless otherwise specified.

• Key attachments include the Performance Work Statement (Attachment 02), various wage determinations, and specific requirements for AT/FP, CBRN defense, and shipboard security.

• The acquisition is marked as UNRESTRICTED.

• A comprehensive list of 20 attachments is provided, covering various aspects of the contract, including the Proforma, Performance Work Statement, pricing data, crew complement, security requirements, and more.

• FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference, with specific clauses related to contract terms, government property, and payment requests listed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) that specifies various reports and data submissions required from the contractor throughout the contract period. It outlines the specific items to be submitted, their frequency, and the initial submission timeline.

• Passing Sire Inspection: Ongoing, initial submission not more than 6 months prior to commencement of laydays.
• Position Report: Every six hours.
• Voyage/Passage Reports: Monthly.
• Fuel Oil Inventory/Consumption Reports: Monthly.
• Port Expenses Report: Monthly.
• System Security Plan: Within 45 days of award.
• Small Arms Inventory: Annually.
• FP Inventory: Annually.
• Ammo Inventory: Annually.
• AT/FP Security Assessment: Annually.
• CBRN Equipment Inventory: As Directed.
• Delivery Schedule/Progress Chart: Within 30 days of award.
• CONSOL Drawings: Within 45 days of award.
• CONSOL Pull Test Plan: Within 45 days of award.
• FDS Drawings: Within 120 days of FDS Option Exercise.
• FDS Installation Test Plan: Within 180 days of FDS Option Exercise.
• Cyber Incident Report: Within 15 days of discovery.
• Inventory of Government Property: Annually.
• Listing of all cargoes carried: Within 30 days of award.
• Class Society issued Safety Management Certificate: Not defined.
• Flag State issued International Ship Security Certificate: Not defined.

This CDRL is critical for bidders to understand the ongoing reporting and data submission obligations associated with the contract. It details the types of information that must be provided, how often, and by when, which will impact resource allocation and project management planning. Bidders should review these requirements carefully to ensure they can meet them.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "FORCE PROTECTION (FP) CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS," outlines specific requirements for contractors supporting Force Protection (FP) needs under Military Sealift Command (MSC) Operational Control (OPCON). It details equipment, training, and procedural mandates for ensuring vessel security.

• Signage: Requirements for visibility, size, and illumination of warning signs (e.g., "WARNING RESTRICTED AREA KEEP OUT").
• Vessel Security Plan (VSP): Mandates for maintaining a VSP for Contractor Owned/Contractor Operated (CO/CO) vessels.
• Equipment: Specifics on required equipment including Hull Perimeter Lighting, Closed-Circuit TV (CCTV) systems, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Crew-Served Weapon Gun Mounts.
• Security Watch Requirements: Details roles and responsibilities for Force Protection Officers (FPO), Mate-On-Watch (MOW), Gangway Watch, and Top Side/Roving Patrols.
• Training: Requirements for FPO training (Anti-Terrorism Level II), small arms qualifications, sustainment training, and drills (FP Drill, FP Exercise).
• Personnel: Minimum of five mariners assigned to the Security Reaction Force (SRF) with specific training prerequisites.
• Ammunition and Weapons: Guidelines for storage, custody, and use of small arms and ammunition, including Government Furnished Property (GFP).
• Embarked Security Team (EST) & Contract Security Team (CST): Responsibilities and procedures for these teams when deployed.
• Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS): Requirements for C-UAS operations and training.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the comprehensive security and force protection measures required for vessels operating under MSC OPCON. It details mandatory equipment, personnel qualifications, training standards, and operational procedures that will impact contract performance and costs. Bidders must ensure their vessels and crews can meet these stringent requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a presolicitation synopsis for a fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements for a clean, USCG approved, double hull tanker. The vessel must have an Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBTs), capable of carrying a minimum of 240,000 BBLS of clean petroleum products (JP5, JP8, JAA, JA1, or F76). The delivery range is Western Pacific/Sea of Japan, with intentions for Ulsan/Busan, KOR.

• Time charter of a clean, USCG approved, double hull tanker.

• Vessel must have IGS and SBTs.

• Capacity: Minimum 240,000 BBLS of clean petroleum products.

• Delivery: On or about June 2026.

• Place/Range of Delivery: Western Pacific/Sea of Japan (Ulsan/Busan, KOR).

• Delivery Schedule: 11 JUN 2026 – 10 SEP 2026.

• Contract Type: Fixed-priced time charter with reimbursable elements.

• Performance Period: One (1) year base period, followed by three (3) 1-year option periods and one 11-month option period.

• Estimated Value: TBD

• Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD

• Solicitation Number: N3220526R0005

• Proposed Solicitation Issue Date: On or about 30 DEC 2025

• Closing Response Date: TBD

• Procedures: FAR Part 12 Acquisition using FAR Part 15 Procedures.

• Anticipated Award Date: On or about June 2026.

• Set-aside Status: None. This procurement will be issued as full and open.

• The decision not to set-aside was based on market research.

• Contact Point/Contracting Officer: Jordan Schwaner (564) 226-4538 or Franklin Orvin (564) 230-3731.

• Classification Code: V124 – Transportation: Marine Charter.

• The RFP will be made available on www.sam.gov.

• The Small Business office concurred with issuing the RFP as full and open on 14 AUG 2025.