26R6088 RFP.pdf

12 May 2026

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Subj: RFP N3220526R6088

Ref: (a) SF 1449

(b) MSC DRYTIME 2026 (02-26)

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 up to two firm-fixed-price contracts 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 (proforma), unless otherwise identified therein.

NOTES:

1. IN ACCORDANCE WITH MSC DRYTIME PROFORMA, PART X (a)(11) A VALID SUBMISSION

CONSISTS OF AT LEAST A SHIP NAME, A PRICE, AND A SIGNATURE; WITHOUT THESE AT A

MINIMUM, YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EVALUATION AND AWARD.

2. DUE TO INCREASED E-MAIL SECURITY, IT MAY TAKE LONGER FOR E-MAILS TO BE

RECEIVED IN THE APPROPRIATE IN-BOX, ESPECIALLY WHEN AN E-MAIL IS HOSTED IN A

FOREIGN COUNTRY; SOME E-MAILS ARE DELAYED IN EXCESS OF HOURS. OFFERORS ARE

ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT OFFERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. NO JPEG FILES.

3. IN REFERENCE TO THE PROFORMA'S "WAR" SECTION, CONTRACTORS ARE NOTIFIED

THAT THE RED SEA, THE BAB AL-MANDEB STRAITS, AND GULF OF ADEN ARE

DESIGNATED IMMINENT DANGER PAY LOCATIONS; MSC CIVMARS RECEIVE IMMINENT

DANGER PAY OF $225 FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OR $7.50 PER DAY WHILE IN THE AREA.

4. OFFERORS ARE REMINDED THAT EXPIRED OFFERS WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM THE

COMPETITION UPON EXPIRATION AND WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR SUBSEQUENT

REVIVAL OR RENEWAL UNLESS THE EXPIRATION OCCURS DURING A PERIOD WHERE

FINAL PROPOSAL REVISIONS ARE BEING ACTIVELY SOUGHT.

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A. STANDARD FORM 1449 BOXES

I. Standard Form 1449 Boxes

2. Contract No.: Will be provided upon award

5. Solicitation No.: N3220526R6088

6. Solicitation Issue Date: 11 May 2026

7. For Solicitation Information: Email David Anaya at david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil;

564-226-8419

8. Offer Due Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 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: 483111

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 and 52.212-4, tailored as indicated and appropriate.

PART I-DRYTIME BOXES:

1. Vessel(s) Required:

A. General: This requirement is for U.S. or foreign flag, Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessel(s) (multiple awards up to two vessels or until the needs of the government have been met) with either slewing or fixed ramp, capable of transporting MV22. Vessel(s) must be capable of transporting a portion of 40,000 square feet of rolling stock and general cargo as described on the cargo list (Cargo list available upon request). Minimum capacity is 20,000 square feet per vessel. Vessel(s) will transit between ports in the Western Pacific region for a charter period of 180 days plus 180-day option. Loading and unloading and securing government property for sea will primarily be coordinated by the vessel owner with assistance from Sponsor personnel as needed. The vessel(s) will conduct port-to-port logistics operations and personnel movements in support of U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) missions and exercises.

B. Sustainment & Range: Vessels shall be capable of operating up to 21 days without resupply;

achieve a speed of at least 10 knots while loaded; and be capable of 5,000 nautical miles of uninterrupted transit.

(a) Hotel Services:

• The Contractor shall provide meals and berthing accommodations for a minimum of two (2) Sponsor personnel with costs to be included in the charter rate.

Supercargo personnel in addition to two (2) Sponsor personnel may be requested to the limit of available berthing with two weeks of advance notice. The government will reimburse the vessel owner for additional Supercargo personnel hotel service/meals at a rate of $50 USD per person, per day. The contractor will provide a list of personnel to the Military Sealift Command Program Office (PM41) after each voyage, prior to invoicing.

(b) Berthing Accommodations:

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• Curtained-off bunks are acceptable. Locking showers/heads shall be provided to ensure privacy in the event of “Jack and Jill” berthing arrangements (shared between staterooms). All accommodations shall be air conditioned and heated.

(c) Meals and Support Services:

• The vessel shall provide three full meals per day for Sponsor personnel, with accommodation for persons with special dietary requirements (e.g., Halal).

(d) Medical and Sanitation:

a. Medical facilities and treatment capability shall be described in offeror technical proposals.

• Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) shall be accessible in passenger and crew areas in accordance with ABS and IACS requirements. Sponsor personnel shall be briefed on storage locations and use.

C. Cargo & Loading: Adequate space for sponsor personnel to move between vehicles must be provided for minor maintenance during transit. RO/RO functionality via a suitable ramp system is required for loading and unloading at port; beach landing capability should be specified, if available (not required). Vessel(s) must be NAVAIR certified to transport MV22, and cargo may include sensitive items such as ammunition, weapons, and communication equipment.

(a) Cargo Space:

• A minimum total of 40,000 square feet is required with a minimum of 20,000 square feet of cargo area per ship (deck or combined deck/hold space if multiple ships are proposed in one offer). Vessel(s) must be suitable for loading and securing USMC rolling and non-rolling stock, containers, and additional mission equipment.

• The Government may require periodic re-stow or reconfiguration of cargo, subject to safe loading practices both in port and at sea.

(b) Deck and Lane Width:

• Deck strength and tie-down configurations must accommodate typical USMC wheel loads (e.g., trucks, tracked vehicles, ISO containers), with adequate spacing for flexible stow plans.

• Provide clearly marked lanes or open deck areas that permit the safe maneuvering of standard Marine Corps vehicles, including those referenced in the Government Cargo List.

• Incorporate sufficient tie-down points (lashing rings or equivalent) and tie down equipment for secure stowage in compliance with expected sea states.

• Chains, binders and tie-down materials to be provided by the Contractor.

(c) Ramp System (Port-to-Port RO/RO Operations):

• Ramp Configuration:

o Vessel preference for both side & stern ramp, quarter ramp, or slewing ramp configuration to provide flexibility in mooring the ship.

• Ramp Dimensions:

o Ramp shall be sized to accommodate large vehicles or containers as listed in the PWS.

• Ramp Capacity and Traction:

o Vessel must possess a ramp that can be deployed to piers, improved structures, and on a floating barge (approximately at the waterline).

o Ramp shall sustain the heaviest USMC vehicle loads expected during RO/RO evolutions (as identified in GFE data).

o Traction elements (e.g., traction bars, non-skid) shall be in place to ensure safe movement under wet or slippery conditions.

• Operational Parameters:

o Ramp operations shall be supported to accommodate port-to-port transfers of vehicles and cargo from/to improved facilities (pier, ramp, barge, or improved landing ramp) as generally found in commercial port facilities.

D. Operational Schedules & Mission Flexibility:

(a) The vessel Master(s) shall be responsible for the safety of the ship, all personnel onboard and government cargoes. The Master of the vessel shall be responsible for meeting overall schedule requirements. The Master shall work closely with the Sponsor’s onboard Officer-in-Charge (OIC) to conduct operational planning (including daily activities) and employment of the vessel to ensure overall mission accomplishment.

(b) The Government will supply the vessel(s) Master with relevant mission planning information, including cargo manifests, passenger rosters, and any special security or force protection measures. Cargo manifest and personnel rosters will be coordinated in advance of departure.

(c) The Government will promptly provide updates to changed details (e.g., changes in port schedules) as conditions evolve.

(d) The Government reserves the right to alter port calls, routes, schedules, or cargo requirements due to emergent operational needs. The Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to accommodate such changes. Any associated costs or schedule impacts shall be addressed via the appropriate contract modification or reimbursable line items, if applicable.

E. Fuel Procurement, Storage and Transfer/Delivery:

(a) The contractor shall procure fuel for the vessel and the Government equipment on a reimbursement basis with appropriate receipts and supporting documents.

(b) Diesel fuel for Government equipment may come from ships service tanks.

(c) All transfer systems shall meet ABS / IACS class requirements and environmental regulations, with emergency shutoff controls and proper spill containment.

(d) Vessel owner shall advise Government of any vehicle fuel load restrictions for loading

(e.g. full tank, half tank, etc.).

F. Operation/Coordination:

(a) Owner is responsible for operating and maintaining all equipment aboard the vessel unless prohibited by port authority.

(b) The coordination for loading/discharging shall be conducted by the owner/vessel crew with assistance from Sponsor personnel in DRYTIME proforma.

G. Special Requirements:

(a) Owner shall provide Vessel Specification sheet, General Arrangement drawing, Pictures of Sponsor berthing, recreation and work areas, and ABS and USCG COI or equivalent regulatory certificates.

(b) Owner shall provide internet configuration, upload/download speeds and bridge electronics detail including radios, DGPS, Radars, and other navigation operating and communications systems.

2. Place/Range of Delivery: Naha, Okinawa, Japan

3. Place/Range of Redelivery: Naha, Okinawa, Japan

4. Charter Period: About 180-day base period and one 80-day option period

5. Layday(s): Commencing: 12 August 2026, 0800 hrs. (Local)

Cancelling: 14 August 2026, 1600 hrs. (Local)

6. Terms/Conditions/Attachments added, deleted or modified:

PART III. DRY CARGO (TIME) TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Addendum to FAR 52.212-4)

A. Amend Part III(g) LOADING AND DISCHARGING sections to read as follows:

(1) General. The whole reach, burthen, and decks of the Vessel shall be at the disposal of the Charterer, reserving only proper and sufficient space for Vessel's Master, Officers, and crew, tackle, apparel, furniture, provisions, stores, and fuel. The Charterer shall have the use of all cargo handling equipment onboard and the Owner shall provide sufficient power to operate all of the Vessel's cargo handling equipment simultaneously. The Vessel shall work night and day, if required by the Charterer. The Charterer shall have the use of any special gear or fittings actually aboard the Vessel, although said gear or fittings are not required by this Charter. All material required for securing cargo is to be furnished by the Vessel Owner, and the Charterer may have the free use of any lashings aboard the Vessel. The Charterer will be responsible for the replacement of lashing gear damaged by the Charterer or its servants. Such replacement shall be as original or equivalent.

(6) Charterer's Responsibility. The Vessel Owner shall coordinate to load, stow, trim, secure, and discharge the cargo with assistance from Sponsor personnel, all in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the permit/waiver requirements there under;

notwithstanding, however, that the Master shall supervise and be responsible for such actions as they concern the seaworthiness and stability of the Vessel. The Owner shall arrange for stevedoring services at ports visited under this Charter, with reimbursement for all necessary and reasonable agency fees, all reasonable costs of loading and/or discharging, and port charges in accordance with IV(n) (Port Charges and Expenses) below, II(i) (Payment) above, and IV(y) (Reimbursable Supplies and Services (Charters)) below.

B. Amend Part IV(k) (1) Charterer’s Option, to read as follows:

The Charterer shall have the right to assign supercargo (supercargo as used herein is both plural and singular), in addition to two (2) Sponsor personnel aboard the vessel if space permits, and other Government designated representatives aboard the Vessel for duty purposes to the extent that accommodations and United States Coast Guard certification (when applicable) allow and in accordance with COMSC Instruction 3121.9 Series. The Charterer shall pay an amount of $50.00 per day, per person, covering all expenses including accommodations and victualling for additional supercargo personnel other than the two (2) personnel identified in the PWS. The Owner shall victual U.S. Government designated representatives, pilots, and Customs Officers when authorized by the Charterer. The Government particularly reserves the right to put a representative onboard the Vessel, with the pilot, at the approach to a discharge port (or otherwise as mutually agreeable) to inspect the Vessel and to monitor the unloading; reimbursement for accommodations and/or victualling is to be as described above.

C. CALL OUT and AMEND PART V (m): Provide most recent and complete copy (with all endorsements) of the vessel’s Certificate of Inspection (COI), Certificate of Documentation (COD) or classification society equivalent, and Approval letter from NAVAIR of vessel capability to transport MV22s.

D. CALL OUT PART V (n): Stow Plan: Provide detailed stow plan, including vessel trim and stability values resulting from the proposed stow plan, using the provided cargo list showing the vessel’s ability to support the requirement. Stow plans may be cross-checked in ICODES for feasibility- to include square footage, weight, trim and stability, and segregation.

E. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Owner/Offeror shall do the following:

1. Submit a warranty stating that the Owner/Offeror will meet all requirements of the solicitation and corresponding proforma.

1. Submit the items or information required in 1A,1G, 5, 6C-6D in their offer.

2. Acknowledge Items 1B-1F, 2 to 4, 6A-6B, 6E in writing.

Full text of clauses may be accessed electronically through this/these address(es):

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PART VI ADDITIONAL FAR AND DFARS CLAUSES; add/amend the following:

Amend: (b) FAR 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) –

CHECKED

Add: (b) FAR 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) - CHECKED

Amend: (b) FAR 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) - CHECKED

Amend: (b) FAR 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025) -

CHECKED

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Amend: (b) FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) - CHECKED Amend: (b) FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021) - CHECKED

Amend: (b) FAR 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) – CHECKED

Amend; (b) FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) to read as follows:

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor any time prior to redelivery of the Vessel.

Amend; (b) FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) to read as follows:

The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the contractor anytime prior to redelivery of the Vessel. The Government may, but is not required to, give the contractor a preliminary notice of its intent to extend anytime prior to redelivery of the Vessel. The preliminary notice, if provided, does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 360 days.

Add: (b) FAR 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications –

CHECKED

Add: (b) FAR 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services –

CHECKED

Add: (c) DFARS 252.225-7005 Identification of Expenditures in the United States – CHECKED

Amend: (c) DFARS 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) (JUN 1997) – CHECKED

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

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

VI(c)(f)(1)(ii)(A) Not Applicable

VI(c)(f)(1)(ii)(B) Invoice 2-in-1

VI(c)(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.

A. 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 VII ADDITIONAL FAR AND DFARS PROVISIONS; add/amend the following:

Amend: (b) FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations – UNCHECKED

Amend: (b) FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns- UNCHECKED

Add: (b) FAR 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications -

CHECKED

Add: (c) DFARS 252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation (JUN 2023) – CHECKED

PART IX. ATTACHMENTS – DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER; add the following:

(c) DRYTIME Fuel Consumption Template

Offerors shall comply with all parts of the solicitation and shall use the guidelines set forth in Part X for submission of offers.

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

AMEND PART X(a)(g)(h) Multiple offers, to add the following as final sentence:

“The Government anticipates multiple awards for up to two chartered vessels or until the needs of the government have been met.”

PART XI. FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DOW DEVIATION 01 FEB 26) (tailored pursuant to FAR 12.205(a)) – SPOT CHARTER); amend or add the following:

Amend PART XI(a) first two sentences to read as follows:

The Government will award up to two contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) (See Note (1) below) whose technically acceptable proposal(s) represents the lowest price to the Government. Award(s) will be made to the offeror(s) with the two, lowest, evaluated price proposals or until the needs of the Government have been met, and according to the preference scale set forth in sec. III.A.3. of VISA (available at 79 Federal Register 64462-64470).

PART XI(a)(7) PRICE; amend to read as follows:

i. The offeror’s price proposal will be evaluated based on the value of the charter hire rate(s) offered for the entire charter period of (a) 360 days, price for fuel, and any other pricing elements set forth in the offer. For evaluation purposes, the period of performance will consist of (b) 360 days. Fuel calculations will be based upon (c) 118 days underway laden at the speed specified in the individual solicitation, using fuel consumptions provided in DRYTIME Boxes 68 and 70; (d) 0 days underway ballast at the speed specified in the individual solicitation, using fuel consumptions provided in DRYTIME Boxes 69 and 70; and (e) 242 days in port idle, using the fuel consumption provided in DRYTIME Box 71. This will represent the overall price to the Government. The proposed price(s) must be determined to be fair and reasonable.

XI(a)(7)(ii) Add the following to the body of the already-existing paragraph:

MGO/MDO: $1,500.83 per metric ton.

THIS CONCLUDES THE CHANGES TO PART I, DRYTIME BOX 6 (TERMS/CONDITIONS/

ATTACHMENTS ADDED, DELETED OR MODIFIED).

SIGNED: CHRISTOPHER TOMLIN, CONTRACTING OFFICER, MSC, N103A