26R6008 RFP.pdf

16 October 2025

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Subj: RFP N3220526R6008

Ref: (a) SF1449

(b) MSC SPECIALTIME 2024 (Rev. (12-24))

This procurement is a FAR Part 12 acquisition being conducted under FAR 15 Contracting by Negotiation. Per FAR 52.216-1, the Government contemplates award of one firm-fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation.

MSC Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, N103A, requests proposals for vessel(s) capable of meeting the transportation requirements described below. The paragraph numbers below apply to the box layout of references (a) and (b), which are incorporated herein by reference (available on the MSC web site at https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil, under “Business “Opportunities”, select “Contracts”, then “Proforma”, or upon request), and shall be the charter form of any contract resulting from this solicitation. By submission of a proposal, the owner/offeror confirms agreement with all terms and conditions of this solicitation and the charter form, unless otherwise identified therein.

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2. Contract No.: Will be provided upon award

5. Solicitation No.: N3220526R6008

6. Solicitation Issue Date: 16 October 2025

7. For Solicitation Information: Email Matthew Price at matthew.r.price40.civ@us.navy.mil 757-443-3974

8. Offer Due Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025, at 1100 Eastern Time

9. Issued By: Military Sealift Command Norfolk, 471 East C Street, Bldg. SP-64, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511-2419 (Code: N32205)

10. This Acquisition is: Unrestricted; NAICS Code: 483112

14. Method of Solicitation: RFP 18a. Payment will be made by: ERP DFAS-CL (Pay DoDAAC N50082). Submit electronic invoices IAW Part VIII(6) DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions 18b. Submit invoices to: See Part VIII(C)(7) MSC Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) Instructions 27a. Solicitation incorporates by full text FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3 Alt I, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, tailored as indicated and appropriate.

PART I - SPECIALTIME BOXES:

1. Vessel(s) Required:

A. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) requests one, Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag vessel to support submarine rescue requirements in support of submarine sea trials and other fleet mission support as required. vessel will be capable of installing the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) and Submarine Rescue Diving Recompression System (SRDRS) (though not simultaneously) which are used for submarine rescue.

B. The vendor shall permit US Government and contractor personnel to visit the ship no less than 5 days and no more than 45 days prior to delivery date to conduct a Pre-delivery Ship Survey (PDSS). The purpose of this survey shall be to at a minimum, validate that the ship meets the minimum requirements in accordance with the Mothership (MOSHIP) Criteria Manual for US Navy Submarine Rescue, REV E, identify lay-down locations of GFE equipment, identify locations of required utilities, and conduct operations planning. The vessel must be validated as a submarine rescue Vessel of Opportunity (VOO) at delivery and capable of installing the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) and Submarine Rescue Diving Recompression System (SRDRS) (though not simultaneously) to support submarine rescue.

C. The vessel will support in port and underway operations in accordance with assigned tasking as necessary on a continuous 24-hour basis. The vessel will also support loading, storage and discharge of Government materials and equipment, arranging for any shore-side equipment if required for load/discharge operations. The vessel shall be prepared and equipped to carry up to 31 additional personnel.

D. The vessel will be required to carry various pieces of government equipment based on mission requirements. This equipment will be loaded aboard and removed upon completion of the mission. Some examples of potential equipment are listed below:

(1) NAVSEA certified Standard Navy Double-Lock Recompression Chamber System

(SNDLRCS) including an Air Supply Rack Assembly (ASRA): consists of a standard 20’x 8’x 8’ ISO shipping container (25,000 lbs fully loaded).

(2) FMGS (Fly-Away Mixed Gas System) consisting of:

(a) One (1) Mixed-Gas Control Console Assembly 80”x66”x38” (870 lbs)

(b) One (1) Air Rack Assembly (ASRA) 80”x64”x75” (3,500 lbs)

(3) Three (3) Helium-Oxygen Supply Rack Assemble (HOSRA) 80”x64”x75” (3,200 lbs) each, 9,600lbs total)

(a) One (1) Oxygen Supply Rack Assembly (OSRA) 80”x64”x75” (3300 lbs)

(b) Two (2) Booster Assemblies 48”x48”x36” (550 lbs each, 1,100 lbs total)

(4) Recompression Chamber Life Support Skid (10’ x 8’; 14,000 lbs)

(5) Two (2) MILVANs (20’ x 9’ x 8.5’; weighing up to 15,000 lbs each) for storing and charging the lithium batteries of the MK 18 FOS Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUVs). These UUVs require 12’ feet clearance on one end to facilitate removal of the

UUV.

(6) ESAMS (Expandable Small Air Mobile Shelter) (22’ x 9’x 8’; 10,000 lbs).

(7) Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRCs) (12’ x 6’ x 2.5’; 265 lbs each).

(8) 11-meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) (36’x 12’; 13,000 lbs each)

(9) 9-meter RHIBs (30’ x 10’; 12,000lbs each)

(10) 7-meter RHIBs (24’ x 11’; 9,000lbs each)

(11) RHIB cradles (20’ x 8’; 1,500lbs each)

(12) Air Compressor for Chamber Support and Scuba Charging (6’x 4’, approximately 2,300lbs)

(13) Explosive Ready Service Lockers (RSLs) (5’x 5’, 2,000lbs each)

E. All deck stored equipment shall be griped or stowed to support open ocean transit in sea states equaling vessel’s sea state capability, via installed tiedown points/assemblies or contractor furnished cargo securing mechanisms.

F. MSC intends to utilize this ship as a training platform for qualified government civilian mariners (CIVMARS) to obtain Class A, Dynamic Positioning Officer (DPO) certification from the Offshore Vessel Dynamic Positioning Authority (OSVDPA). All deck watch officers (including the Master) of the assigned crew will hold a Class A OSVDPA or Nautical Institute (NI) DPO-Unlimited certification. The crew will observe and assist federal government CIVMARS who will stand DPO watches under observation to gain sea time to meet certification requirements. The Contractor’s certified DPO’s will validate whether CIVMARS under observation meet the sea time and practical experience requirements while the vessel is in dynamic positioning (DP) mode. During these training iterations, the Contractor’s certified DPO’s will oversee the CIVMARS undergoing DPO training and sign off in the CIVMARS’ task books when they successfully complete tasks.

The Government’s intention is to obtain Class A OSVPDA DPO certification for those CIVMARS who demonstrate the required degree of proficiency. This training will occur at the discretion (with concurrence of the ship’s Master) of the government and could be accomplished during transit or station keeping, 24 hours per day.

G. Fuel oil reports (Monitoring and Consumption) shall be recorded daily and submitted monthly using the Navy Energy Usage Reporting System (NEURS), per ALMSC 192334ZNOV03 (provided upon request). The Contractor shall include, with the submitted reports, a statement certifying the accuracy of the data contained therein as a true and exact copy of Vessel deck and engine log books. NEURS reports shall be submitted in the required format by email to MSCHQ-NEURS@NAVY.MIL on a monthly basis, no later than the third day after the end of the reporting period. The inventory report shall include the following information:

(1) Bunkers at the beginning of each month.

(2) Bunkers at the end of each month.

(3) Fuel received during the month and source, receipt, document number and date of receipt.

(4) Fuel consumed during the month.

H. At the end of each voyage/mission, a summary shall be submitted giving a brief synopsis of the mission. The report shall be submitted to PM4 within five (5) calendar days after completion of mission. At a minimum, it should contain the following information as applicable:

(1) Daily fuel oil consumption

(2) Speed made good over the ground

(3) Speed made good through the water

(4) Average propeller RPM per day

(5) Vessel draft

(6) Sea and weather states

(7) Hours run during the day (noon – noon)

(8) Hours in DP and reason for being in DP

(9) Number of divers in the water / number of dives

(10) Other pertinent information (as required)

I. Area of Operations: The vessel will operate out of the Joint Expeditionary Base Little

Creek in Virginia Beach, Virginia, throughout the Western Atlantic Ocean, and the Vessel shall be capable of deployment to worldwide locations within 24 hours of notification by the Operational Commander designated by the U.S. Navy and will also be required to pull into military and civilian ports as needed in support of specific evolutions. The operational areas will be discussed with vessel operator prior to conducting ship load out.

J. Operational Tempo (OPTEMPO): It is estimated, without guarantee, that the vessel will be Underway Transit Speed (~10kts) 15%, in port on Generator 5% and in port on Shore Power 15%. The operating tempo may vary. Underway periods shall consist of independent steaming, diving operations, convoy operations, transit to/from selected locations and ports for Vessel operations, maintenance, bunkering, or for equipment discharging/loading operations.

K. Operating Scenario: The vessel will provide underway and pier-side fleet support for Submarine Rescue operations and training, Submarine Sea Trial Exercises, surface-supplied diver training/operations and dynamic positioning (DP) training on a continuous 24-hour basis in assigned area of operations. The vessel will also support loading, storage and discharge of Government materials and equipment, arranging for any shore-side equipment if required for load/discharge operations.

The chartered vessel shall have the capability, when the appropriate mission systems are embarked, to perform the following:

Primary Tasks Mission System (GFE)

a. Conduct worldwide submarine rescue operations.

Submarine Rescue Diving and Recompression System (SRDRS), NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS)

b. Conduct Submarine Sea Trial support. SSTRL, standby during submarine underway testing.

Secondary Tasks Mission System

a. Provide DP training and certification support to COMSC CIVMARS, Civilian Mariners.

Underway, DP2 training and certification evaluations.

b. Support all tasking as assigned by the Operational Commander

No specific system or requirements

L. Operational Support: Services shall be 24 hours a day support to include but not be limited to the following:

a. Conduct SRDRS/SSTRL operations as assigned by area operational commander.

b. Launch and recovery of small craft (boats, ROV (remotely operated vehicle), UUV

(unmanned underwater vehicle) and divers.

c. Refuel small crafts.

d. Logistical support (i.e. messing, berthing, communications, and physical training facilities, etc.)

e. At sea transfer of personnel and cargo alongside or astern in up to sea state 3.

f. Conduct Dynamic Positioning Officer (DPO) training for qualified, licensed government mariners (CIVMARS) approximately 6-8 mariners at a time.

M. The vessel shall have the following minimum characteristics:

Minimum Vessel / Operational Requirements Table

Flag U.S. Flag, Jones Act qualified vessel

Vessel Certifications The ship must be classed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and be issued a US Coast Guard (USCG) Certificate of Inspection (COI). The ship must have Statements of Voluntary Compliance (SOVC) for the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), and International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) for international voyages. The ship must be equipped to satisfy the Panama Canal Authority regulations for transit. The ship shall have a Panama Canal Net Tonnage Certificate throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall provide the materials, equipment, and outfitting items required for the ship to operate in compliance with 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and all requirements of the vessel classification society and

USCG.

Operating Endurance, Messing and Berthing

The vessel must be capable of supporting at-sea operations for up to 10 days without resupply (or replenishment of critical stores).

The contractor shall provide three galley-prepared cafeteria-style meals and hotel services for up to 31 embarked personnel (not including vessel crew) when personnel are embarked (in port / underway).

The vessel shall support berthing for up to 31 embarked Supercargo personnel in addition to vessel crew, IAW Special Time Proforma, IV(k)(1). Berthing shall be provided with no more than six per stateroom and per head equipped with shower.

Curtained off bunks are acceptable. Clean linens (fitted bed sheet, top sheet, bath towel, hand towel, washcloth) shall be provided weekly. Clean linens and access to 24hr self-service laundry shall also be provided. This includes provision for potable water requirements.

Transducer Pole Installation Contractor vessel shall provide sufficient access on the PORT or STBD side of the VOO to mount a 32 ft. (9.7 m) Transponder Pole (GFE) wherein when the pole is deployed it will extend a minimum of 10 ft. (3 m) below the Vessel keel.

Vessel Freeboard / Over- Boarding Access

Maximum freeboard of 10 ft. (3.1M).

Contractor vessel shall provide sufficient opening of any stern wall to provide for the unobstructed over-boarding of the launch and rescue system (LARS). A minimum of a 36 ft. (11 m) opening is required to clear the LARS winches.

Speed Minimum 10 knots transit speed.

Dynamic Positioning The vessel shall be ABS Classed DPS2 or greater and be equipped with an operable Dynamic Positioning System Two (2) or equivalent, or greater.

The vessel shall have the performance capabilities to operate safely in the environmental conditions existing for Sea State 4 with an objective of Sea State 5 (Sea State 6 for NSRS).

The vessel shall have at least (3) different positioning reference systems, with at least one system operating on a different principle.

The vessel shall be capable of maintaining a specific heading at speeds of one knot or greater and maintaining station within a 150-foot radius of the established position in conditions up to and including winds of 30 knots and Sea State 5 (up to 12 feet) along with fully qualified, certified Dynamic Positioning Officers, in order to support 24/7 operations and training.

Deck Space At a minimum, the vessel shall have 6,000 sq. ft. of contiguous open deck space, (minimum clear deck area of 98 ft. (29.9M) in length and 36 ft. (11M) in width.)

The deck shall be coplanar with a maximum vertical deviation of 2 in (5.08cm) when measured from the transom to 64 ft (19.5 m) forward of the transom. Deck hardware shall be removed in way of Sponsor equipment Bases if vertical height is 2 in (5.08 cm) or greater from the deck.

The vessel shall have a minimum cargo loading capacity of 1025 lb/ft² (5 tonnes/M²), and a minimum deck load capacity of 838,000 lbs. (380 tonnes) and stability to support 380 tonnes to a CG of 4 meters (13.1234 ft) above the deck.

The contractor shall provide specific detail on all bulkheads supporting the aft deck from the transom to 50 feet forward of the transom. Details shall include: frame location, construction, stiffener spacing, and include detailed drawings of each bulkhead.

Minimum unobstructed opening (or removable bulwark) at the stern of a 34 ft.

Any vessel requirement that is met with a removable or portable (i.e. berthing modules or to meet a requirement in support of Submarine Rescue) solution must meet ABS / USCG requirements and the contractor will maintain all supporting documentation. All storage, maintenance, transportation and mobilization/demobilization costs for removable or portable solutions will be at the expense of the contractor.

Sea-Keeping Capability / Vessel Stability

Contractor shall be able to conduct aft deck, launch and recovery operations with a 419 short ton (380 tonnes) system (SRSRCS) installed in up to Sea State 4.

The vessel shall maintain ship survivability with a 380 short ton (419 tonnes) system installed in up to Sea State 6.

For all operating scenarios, the VOO with the LAUNCH AND RECOVERY SYSTEM (LARS) and pressurized rescue module (PRM) installed, shall comply with all intact and damage stability criteria required by the VOO's Flag Administration and Classification Society's Rules.

Provision for Small Boat and Associated Launch and Recovery Equipment

Contractor shall provide a small boat and associated launch and recovery equipment for use during emergency recovery of the Pressurized Rescue Module. The boat will be equipped with an 80 HP (approx.) motor with a tow point forward of the engine for the small boat.

Diesel Fuel Capacity Contractor shall have the ability to provide up to 20,500 gallons (77,600 L) of cleaned and polished No. 2 Diesel fuel, accessible on the working deck, for the Generator Van (GV).

Emergency Power Supply Capability

The Contractor vessel shall provide 350 kW of 480 VAC, 3-phase, Delta, 60 Hz, 400 A electric power per bus to Sponsor equipment in event of engine failure.

Fresh Water Contractor shall provide up to 2000 gallons (7570.8 liters) of freshwater to the fantail for wash down of PRM and equipment, as well as for filling PRM ballast bags.

This requirement can be met through onboard water production capability, potable water storage capacity or a combination of both.

If production capability does not exist, onboard storage must be sufficient for the endurance period (10 days).

Port Services The contractor shall have to employ an agent to arrange for all port services on a reimbursable basis during this charter. Port services shall include tugs, pilots, potable water, shore power, trash, garbage removal, sewage removal, line handlers, dedicated telephone service and liberty launch services. Additionally, the contractor shall coordinate with appropriate offices onboard military installations to ensure pier-side services are scheduled and all employees are granted base access.

Communication Equipment The Contractor shall provide a Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) or equivalent installed broadband internet capability with a minimum bandwidth of 1 megabyte (bi-directional) and allow embarked personnel internet connectivity while underway.

Bandwidth should have the ability to be increased based on mission requirements to a minim of 3 megabytes (bidirectional).

The contractor will provide points of contact to satellite communications service provider to assist in the configuration and troubleshooting of government provided communication equipment.

The vessel shall carry marine VHF and a ship’s cell phone and shall accommodate the integrations of Mission Equipment communications equipment and antennas including secure

HF/VHF/UHF/SATCOM.

Navigation Equipment The vessel shall be equipped with gyrocompass with repeaters, GPS and a radar. The radar shall be capable of surface search to a minimum of 25 NM.

Ship Sanitation Exemption Control Certificate

(SSECC)

The Owner is responsible for ensuring that the Ship is Ship Sanitation Exemption Control Certificate (SSECC) certified at all times in compliance with guidelines delineated in the World Health Organization, International Health Regulations (IHR) of 2005 and BUMEDNOTE 6210 dated Nov 2007. This certification is required to be completed every 6 months, in lieu of the obsolete DERAT Certificate. The Owner shall make arrangements to procure the necessary SSECC Inspection Certification.

Laundry Services The Contractor shall provide a 24-hour laundry facility for up to 31 embarked personnel in addition to vessel crew.

Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE)

Contractor shall furnish the below listed equipment. All deck stored equipment shall be griped or stowed to support open ocean transit in sea states equaling vessel’s sea state capability.

A. Two FDA approved Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) unit stored in a location that is accessible to trained responders. One shall be located in the vicinity of the rear deck, and the other must be located in the vicinity of berthing spaces.

B. Deck lighting to support nighttime launch and recovery deck operations.

C. Deck lighting to support on deck maintenance during transit without interfering with safe navigation and bridge observation.

Remote Monitoring Station Capacity

Contractor shall provide sufficient space on the bridge to accommodate the Remote VOO Monitoring Control Station.

Working Deck Fire Protection Capability

Contractor shall provide fire-fighting coverage of all mission equipment on deck using the VOO’s existing firefighting equipment, as well as a 2.5 in (63.5 mm) fire hose connection for the portable foam firefighting unit that is used if foam capability does not exist on board (GFE).

Gas (Workshop Quality Air)

Contractor shall provide workshop-quality compressed air to entire fantail for tools such as air driven wrenches.

Sick Bay Contractor vessel shall provide a well-equipped sick bay;

Contractor will provide detail of vessel onboard capability.

Surface Dive Launch and Recovery System (LARS) Install/Removal

The operator shall provide support for the Surface Dive LARS install/removal (as required).

A. Remove interferences and prepare hot work areas.

B. Test fit LARS, weld pad-eyes or plates as required to deck.

C. Welding must be in accordance with welding and brazing procedures, NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GOB-010/248 or American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel (minimum) conducts all welds for installation on the vessel.

D. Complete NDT Inspection IAW MIL-STD 2035 or NAVSEA guidance.

E. Complete static and dynamic load test. (Sponsor will perform testing.)

F. Post NDT Inspection IAW MIL-STD 2035 or NAVSEA guidance upon completion of static and dynamic load test.

Vessel Owner/Contractor will assume responsibility for restoration of the deck area upon completion of training and evaluation.

Dive Staging Area The vessel shall be equipped with a Diver’s Staging Area for launching and recovering divers. At a minimum, staging area must consist of water access by ladder and removable bulkhead for use of a Diving LARS system. The equipment used to handle the over-the-side divers should meet the requirements of U.S.

Navy Diving and Manned Hyperbaric System Safety Certification Manual, NAVSEA (SS521-AA-MAN-010, Revision 2, 1 NOV 2006) and U.S. Navy Diving Manual.

2. Place / Range of Delivery: Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, VA

3. Place / Range of Redelivery: Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, VA.

4. Charter Period: 183-days with one 182-day Option Period

5. Laydays: Commencing: 18 February 2026 (0800 hours Local) Cancelling: 18 February 2026 (2000 hours Local)

6. TERMS/CONDITIONS/ATTACHMENTS ADDED, DELETED OR MODIFIED:

PART X INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS; Add the following:

Offerors shall use the guidelines set forth in Part X for submission of offers; however, at a minimum, offers must contain the following:

The contractor shall provide specific detail on all bulkheads supporting the aft deck from the transom to 50 feet forward of the transom. Details shall include: frame location, construction, stiffener spacing, and include detailed drawings of each bulkhead.

Vessel specification sheet to include pictures of the vessel.

Vessel USCG COI and ABS Class

REPLACE PART VI WITH THE FOLLOWING:

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (MAR 2025) – CLASS DEVIATION 2025-O0003/CLASS DEVIATION 2025-

O0004

(a)The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1)52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2)52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3)52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4)52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b)The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

XX (1)52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2)52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3)52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

XX (5)52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6)[Reserved].

XX (7)52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8)52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

XX (9)52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

__ (10)52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (11)(i)52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

XX (12)52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Jan 2025) ( 31 U.S.C.

6101 note).

XX (13)52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14)[Reserved].

__ (15)52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C.

657a).

XX (16)52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

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XX (18)(i)52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (19)(i)52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

XX (20)52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (21)(i)52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii)Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv)Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v)Alternate IV (Jan 2025) of 52.219-9.

__ (22)(i)52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (23)52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

__ (24)52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (25)52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

XX (26)(i)52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (27)52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (28)52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (29)52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

__ (30)52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

XX (31)52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ (32)52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025)( E.O.

13126).

__ (33) [Reserved]

__ (34) [Reserved]

XX (35)(i)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

XX (36)(i)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C.

793).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

XX (37)52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

XX (38)52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

XX (39)(i)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (40)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

__ (41)(i)52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii)Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (42)52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (43)52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (44)52.223-20, Aerosols (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (45)52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

XX (46)52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0004)) (7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l)..

__ (47)(i)52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (48)(i)52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

__ (49)(i)52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C.

chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii)Alternate I [Reserved].

__ (iii)Alternate II (Jan 2025) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv)Alternate III (Feb 2024) of 52.225-3.

__ (v)Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (50)52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

XX (51)52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (53)52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54)52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

XX (55)52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) ( E.O. 13513).

XX (56)52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

__ (57)52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (58)52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

XX (59)52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60)52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61)52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (62)52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

XX (63)52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L.

118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

__ (64)52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

XX (65)(i)52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

XX (ii)Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii)Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c)The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

XX (1)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

XX (2)52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3)52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

XX (4)52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5)52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6)52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

XX (7)52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

XX (8)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

__ (10)52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (Jan 2025) ( 49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d)Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1)The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2)The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3)As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1)Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i)52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii)52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv)52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v)52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(vi)52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii)(A)52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(B)Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii)52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix)52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(x)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

(xi)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii)52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv)52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222- 40.

(xv)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi)(A)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B)Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii)52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii)52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( E.O. 12989).

(xx)52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xxi)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii)(A)52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B)Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi)52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L.

118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2)While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212

PART VII. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS

OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Amend (h)(xix)(E) to be CHECKED. That term reads as follows:

Use the provision at 252.247-7026, Evaluation Preference for Use of Domestic Shipyards – Applicable to Acquisition of Carriage by Vessel for DoD Cargo in the Coastwise or Noncontiguous Trade, as prescribed in 247.574(d), to comply with section 1017 of Pub. L. 109- 364.

PART VIII ADDITIONAL FAR AND DFARS CLAUSES; amend the following:

Amend (b)(2) FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Side on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper, to read, “Reserved.”

Amend to read: (b)(27) DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-O0013) (MAY 2024)– CHECKED

Amend (b)(43) DFARS 252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Prohibition on Fees and Consideration, to read, “Reserved.”

Add: (b)(54) DFARS 252.225-7966 Prohibition Regarding Russian Fossil Fuel Business Operations—Representation (DEVIATION 2024-O0006, REVISION 1) (MAR 2024)

- CHECKED

Add: (b)(55) DFARS 252.225-7967 Prohibition Regarding Russian Fossil Fuel Business Operations—Representation (DEVIATION 2024-O0006, REVISION 1) (FEB 2024) -

CHECKED

Add: (b)(56) DFARS 252.225-7976 – Contractor Personnel Performing in Japan (DEVIATION

2018-O0019) (AUG 2018) - CHECKED

Add: (b)(57) DFARS 252.225-7987 Requirements for Contractor Personnel Performing in the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility (DEVIATION 2021-O0004) (FEB 2021) -

CHECKED

Add: (b)(58) DFARS 252.225-7995 Contractor Personnel Performing in the United States Central Command Area of Responsibility (DEVIATION 2017-O0004) (SEP 2017) - CHECKED

Add: (b)(59) DFARS 252.225-7980 Contractor Personnel Performing in the United States Africa Command Area of Responsibility (DEVIATION 2016-O0008) (JUN 2016) - CHECKED

PART VIII(c)(6) DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions

VIII(c)(6) DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions

VIII(c)(6)(f)(1)(ii)(A) Not Applicable

VIII(c)(6)(f)(1)(ii)(B) Invoice 2-in-1

VIII(c)(6)(F)(3): Document routing: The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table:

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC N50082 Issue By DoDAAC N32205 Admin DoDAAC N32205 Inspect By DoDAAC N62387 Ship To Code N62387 Ship From Code Leave Blank Mark For Code Leave Blank Service Approver (DoDAAC) N62387 Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) N62387 Accept at Other DoDAAC Leave Blank LPO DoDAAC N62387 DCAA Auditor DoDAAC Leave Blank Other DoDAAC(s) Leave Blank

PART IX. ATTACHMENTS – SPECIAL MISSION TIME CHARTER; add the following:

(b) U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination 2019-0288, Rev. 23

(s) SPECIALTIME Fuel Consumption Template

(t) Shipyard Data Information Spreadsheet; As outlined in relevant Parts VII, X, and XI of the Proforma, submission of an offer requires the submission of relevant shipyard data information for all Jones Act vessels owned or controlled by the offeror.)

PART X. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS; add/amend the following:

Amend PART X(a)(1)(h) Multiple Awards to read: “Reserved.”

AMEND PART X(a)(1)(n) FAR 13.5 Acquisition, to read “Reserved.”

ADD PART X (a)(1)(o) FAR 15 Acquisition. This procurement is a FAR Part 12 acquisition being conducted under FAR 15 Contracting by Negotiation. Accordingly, the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award authorized by FAR Part 15, “Contracting by Negotiation “procedures apply. The Government intends to award without discussions. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-1(g), however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if it later determines them to be necessary.

PART XI. FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION; AMEND THE FOLLOWING:

AMEND PART XI(a) first paragraph to read as follows:

Award will be made, if at all, resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror (See Note

(1) below) whose technically acceptable proposal represents the lowest price to the Government.

If this RFP includes DFARS 252.247-7026, then this evaluation scheme is subject to the next paragraph.

Amend XI(b) to read as follows:

In selecting the lowest price, technically acceptable offer, the following factors will be considered, taking into account domestic shipyard usage:

1. Technical

2. Price

In compliance with Cargo Preference, the Contracting Officer may elect to only evaluate U.S. flag vessels, to include current U.S. flag vessels and vessels to be U.S. flag upon deliver.

Offers will be evaluated to determine if the vessel complies with the classified requirement.

Amend PART XI(c) Technical to read as follows:

XI(c) Technical. The offeror’s proposal will be evaluated based on technical capability of the vessels proposed per the requirements outlined in Part I, Boxes 1 through 6. Owner/Offeror shall address all items of Boxes 1 through 6 for evaluation purposes.

AMEND PART XI(e)(a) Price to read as follows:

The offeror’s price proposal will be evaluated based on the value of the charter hire rates offered for the entire charter period, cost of fuel, and any other costs set forth in the offer. For evaluation purposes, the period of performance will consist of the number of days specified in the individual solicitation. Fuel calculations will be based upon (a) 146 days underway laden at the speed specified in the individual solicitation (SPECIALTIME Boxes 68 and 70); (b) 146 days underway loitering as specified in the individual solicitation (SPECIALTIME Boxes 69 and 70); and (c) 73 days in port idle (SPECIALTIME Box 71). This will represent the overall price to the Government.

PART XI(e)(b); add the following to the body of the already-existing paragraph:

MGO/MDO: $1,188.68 per metric ton.

Add PART XI(i) to read as follows:

XI(i) Solicitation Compliance. The offeror’s proposal will be reviewed for compliance with the submission requirements outlined in Part X(b)(18). Failure to provide any of those submission requirements may result in a proposal being not eligible for award.

PART XIII. OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY

DFARS; Amend/add the following:

(XIII)(c)(1) DFARS 252.247-7026 Evaluation Preference for Use of Domestic Shipyards - Applicable to Acquisition of Carriage by Vessel for DoD Cargo in the Coastwise or Noncontiguous Trade. (NOV 2008) – CHECKED

Note: Failure to submit all required information as requested could result in your offer not being considered for award.

THIS CONCLUDES THE CHANGES TO PART I, SPECIALTIME BOX 6

(TERMS/CONDITIONS/ ATTACHMENTS ADDED, DELETED OR MODIFIED).

SIGNED: CHRISTOPHER TOMLIN, CONTRACTING OFFICER, MSC, N103A