21-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Dry Cargo Time Charter (DRYTIME – SPOT) for February 2026, issued by the Military Sealift Command (MSC). The solicitation seeks offers to perform a Charter Party in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined within.

The Charter, upon award, will consist of a completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, the Preamble, and Parts I through IX. Key details to be provided by offerors include:

• Vessel(s) required, including specifications such as year built, flag, dimensions, tonnage, cargo capacity, and fuel consumption.

• Place/Range of Delivery and Redelivery.

• Charter Period and Laydays.

• Vessel data including, but not limited to, net and gross registered tonnage, beam, length, draft, deadweight capacity, and horsepower.

• Cargo capacity details for various types of cargo and containers.

• Information on vessel's gear, casualties, deficiencies, and warrants.

• Fuel grade specifications.

• The contract will be a Time Charter.

• Hire rates will be payable at applicable rates stipulated in Boxes 13-15 of Part I.

• The period of performance is defined by the Charter Party, commencing upon acceptance of the Vessel and continuing until redelivery or completion of the current voyage, at the Charterer's option.

• Offers must be submitted on SF 1449 or letterhead stationery, including solicitation number, offeror's name, address, telephone number, UEI, and EFT indicator.

• Information necessary to evaluate factors in provision 52.212-2 must be included.

• Offerors must provide responses to provisions requiring completion of information, representations, and certifications.

• A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation is required.

• Proposals must include a ship name, price, and signature.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer, considering technical capability and price.

• Fuel consumption calculations will be used for evaluation purposes.

• Subcontracting plans are required for large businesses.

• The document references VISA (Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement) status for offerors and vessels.

• Evaluation may consider U.S. flag vessels, including current U.S. flag vessels and those to be U.S. flag upon delivery.

• Specific clauses related to small business subcontracting plans are included.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference, covering areas such as contract terms, inspection, payment, termination, and security requirements.

• Specific attachments are referenced, including guidelines for off-hire percentages, wage determination, fuel consumption templates, and shipyard data information templates.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2019-0288, Revision No. 25, dated 1/14/2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations employed on U.S. Navy contracts for deep sea vessels services.

This document is crucial for bidders on contracts involving U.S. Navy deep sea vessel services. It specifies the legally mandated minimum wage rates and required fringe benefits for different job classifications (e.g., Master, Chief Engineer, Able Seaman, Ordinary Seaman). Bidders must use these rates to accurately calculate labor costs in their proposals. The document also outlines provisions for paid sick leave (Executive Order 13706), holiday pay, vacation time, and uniform allowances, all of which impact labor costs and contract compliance. Additionally, it details the process for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates (Standard Form 1444) if a required occupation is not listed, ensuring fair compensation for all covered employees.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a pricing sheet or a fuel consumption calculation template related to an opportunity. It outlines fuel usage metrics and costs for different operational states (underway and in port) and provides fiscal year 2025 standard fuel prices.

• Fuel Underway and In Port Calculations: Details metrics for "Fuel Underway (laden)", "Fuel Underway (ballast)", "Fuel Underway (auxiliary)", and "In Port Idle". It includes columns for '# of days', 'Metric Tons/day', 'Fuel Type', 'Price per metric ton', 'Cost', and 'TOTAL'.
• Fiscal Year 2025 DLA Standard Fuel Prices: Specifies the price per metric ton for 'MGO' (Marine Gas Oil) as '$1,500.83 SEACARD Open Market'.
• Calculated Totals: Shows a 'TOTAL FUEL PRICE' of $0.0, indicating that the specific quantities and prices may not have been fully populated or are illustrative.

Bidders may need to use this template or similar calculations to estimate fuel costs associated with performing the contract. Understanding the provided fuel types, pricing, and consumption rates (even if preliminary) is crucial for developing accurate cost proposals. The document highlights the importance of fuel as a cost factor in the overall opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the charter of U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining Roll-on/Roll-off vessel(s) to transport military cargo. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is requesting proposals for vessels capable of meeting specific transportation requirements.

• Vessels must be capable of carrying a minimum of 110,000 SQFT of military cargo (wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, and breakbulk).

• Minimum laden speed of 15 knots.

• Vessels must be fully bunkered.

• Offerors must provide a detailed stow plan, including trim and stability calculations.

• Vessels must be capable of meeting the "WAR" section requirements, acknowledging potential danger pay locations.

• This is a FAR Part 12 acquisition conducted under FAR 15 Contracting by Negotiation.

• The government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price contract.

• Multiple awards are anticipated, up to four contracts, or until the government's needs are met.

• The charter period is approximately 21 days for each chartered vessel.

• Laydays for commencement/cancellation are specified as June 22, 26, 30, 2026, or July 04, 2026.

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

• Proposals will be evaluated based on the charter hire rate, fuel price, and other pricing elements.

• Evaluation will consider the lowest price among technically acceptable proposals.

• Fuel calculations will be based on specific underway and in-port idle days.

• Offerors must comply with all submission requirements outlined in Part X(a)(12).

• Offerors must submit a warranty acknowledging all solicitation requirements.

• Offerors must submit a copy of the vessel's Certificate of Inspection (COI).

• Offerors must submit a DRYTIME Fuel Consumption Template.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 483111

• Proforma documents are available upon request or via the MSC website.

• Increased e-mail security may cause delays; early submission is encouraged.

• Expired offers will be excluded from competition.

• The solicitation may re-open if the government's needs are not fully met.

• Offerors are encouraged to discuss concerns with the Contracting Officer prior to filing a protest.