N6945026QPW13_NSGB_LNG.pdf

NAVFAC ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND SE

ACQ CORE UTILITIES

JACKSONVILLE, FL

NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY CUBA (NSGB)

LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG)

REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ)

N69450-26-Q-PW13

13 May 2026

Quotes are due no later than 12:00 P.M. EST Friday, May 15, 2026.

Table of Contents

PART I -- THE SCHEDULE

Section A – Solicitation Section B – Supplies, Services and Pricing Section C – Description/Specifications/Statement of Work Section D –Packaging and Marketing Section E – Inspection and Acceptance Section F – Deliveries Or Performance Section G – Contract Administration Data Section H – Special Contract Requirements

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

Section I – Contract Clauses

PART III -- LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Section J - List Of Attachments

PART IV -- REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Section K - Representations, Certifications, And Other Statements Of Offerors Or Respondents Section L – Instructions, Conditions, & Notices To Offerors Section M – Evaluation Factors For Award

PART I -- THE SCHEDULE

Section A – Solicitation

A.1 General Information:

A.1.1 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12, as supplemented with additional information included herein. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

A.1.2 This solicitation, N69450-26-Q-PW13, is issued in accordance with FAR 12.201-1 as a request for quote (RFQ). This proposed contract is being solicited on an UNRESTRICTED basis.

A.1.3 The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 / 03-13-2026. The applicable Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Department of Defense (DoD) Class Deviations apply to this solicitation.

A.1.4 This acquisition has not been set-aside for small businesses and is issued under Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR 6.101. The associated NAICS Code is 221210 and the small business size standard is 1,150 employees. The Product Service Code is 6830 Gases: Compressed and Liquefied.

A.1.5 The Government contemplates award of multiple firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts from this solicitation. The ordering period under each IDIQ contract will be approximately five (5) months or an aggregate not-to-exceed value of $8,950,000 for all contracts, whichever comes first.

A.1.6 The item to be acquired is LNG fuel to be delivered to NSGB in support of a natural gas-powered combined cycle power plant (CCPP). The Navy expressly reserves the right not to make an award of the LNG requirement for any reason. See Section C, Description/Specifications/Statement of Work, for a description of requirements for the items to be acquired.

A.1.7 The orders competed and awarded under this IDIQ multiple award contract (MAC) will be issued on a firm-fixed price basis. Price is based on fully-burden rates for the purchase and delivery of LNG F.O.B. Destination. Fully loaded pricing includes (but is not be limited to) all price, costs, fees and profit for the LNG and all associated taxes, permits, licenses, transportation, insurance, and any other costs that could arise in meeting this requirement. A Foreign flag waiver has been routed by the Contracting Office to MSC and is pending approval for the “seed project” (first order), which is anticipated to cover two deliveries approximately three weeks apart from each other.

Market research indicates a strong likelihood of non-U.S. flag vessel availability. A Foreign flag waiver approval is likely if there is no U.S. flag vessel available to fulfill a delivery under this requirement, but cannot be guaranteed, and the contracting officer does not have authority over the waiver process. Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-4, the IDIQ MAC holders agree that if the Government denies a proper waiver request submitted under DFARS Clause 252.247-7023, both parties shall negotiate an equitable adjustment. If a mutual agreement on the amount of the equitable adjustment in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(c), Changes, is not reached the Government may terminate the delivery order for convenience under FAR 52.212-4(l), rather than FAR 52.212-4(m).

A.1.8 FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026), applies to this acquisition and there is an addendum to the provision, see Section L, Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents.

A.1.9 FAR Subpart 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026) will be used. See Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award, for the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision.

A.1.10 Reserved.

A.1.11 FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Services (Feb 2026), applies to this acquisition.

A.1.12 FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2026), applies to this acquisition and additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

A.1.13 Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions are determined by the Contracting Officer (KO) to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

A.1.14 In addition to the requirements stated herein, Offerors shall comply with any and all applicable federal, state, local, and/or foreign laws and regulations in submission of their quotes and in performance of the contract.

A.1.15 Exceptions to solicitation requirements will not be considered. Any proposed exceptions or conditioning of the quote may render an offeror unawardable.

A.1.16 All questions regarding the instructions and/or requirements herein must be timely submitted in electronic form to the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer identified. Offerors shall submit questions in accordance with the instructions in this solicitation at Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents.

A.1.17 Quotes are due no later than 12:00 P.M. EST Friday, May 15, 2026. Offerors shall submit quotes in accordance with the instructions in this solicitation at Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents.

A.1.18 The Government shall not be responsible and/or liable for any costs incurred in connection with an offeror’s preparation and/or submission of any quote and/or protest relating to the RFQ, award decision, and/or cancellation of the requirement.

Section B – Supplies, Services and Pricing

B.1 General Requirement – Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB), Cuba anticipates requiring an estimated 300,000 MMBtu of liquefied natural gas (LNG) during the approximate five-month ordering period of this IDIQ MAC. The ordering period is anticipated to run through approximately September 2026. Delivery is FOB: Destination, pursuant to FAR 47.303-6. The goal is to ensure that requisite quantities of LNG are delivered on a scheduled basis to ensure that the CCPP at NSGB maintains an operational storage level of LNG every 14 to 21 days. The following details apply:

B.1.1 Delivery point: FOB Destination (NSGB).

B.1.2 Pricing: The Offeror’s proposed price is on a firm-fixed-price, per unit basis for each delivery order, FOB: Destination, and shall be fully loaded to include (but not be limited to) all price, costs, fees and profit for the LNG and all associated taxes, permits, licenses, transportation, insurance, and any other costs that could arise in meeting this requirement.

B.1.3 Seed Project: The “seed project” for this solicitation will be an order for two deliveries (e.g. 26-29 May 2026 and 15-18 June 2026 unless modified).

B.2 Contract Minimum/Maximum - As stated in Paragraph A.1.5, the Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price IDIQ multiple award contract (MAC) resulting from this solicitation.

The minimum guarantee under each awarded MAC is $500.00 for the life of the contract, including any options. One Offeror will be awarded the “seed project” delivery order which will fulfill their minimum guarantee and will be issued concurrently with the award of the basic contract. All other MAC awardees will receive an order for the $500.00 minimum guarantee issued concurrently with the award of the basic contract(s). When the minimum guarantee amount of $500.00 is satisfied through subsequent placement of a competitively awarded delivery order, the Government has the unilateral right to de-obligate the funding via modification.

The IDIQ MAC holder may not invoice for this amount without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. MAC holders who do not submit at least one quote for a delivery order competition opportunity over the life of the contract will not be authorized to invoice for the minimum guarantee.

The Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amount for the total of all IDIQ MACs awarded under the solicitation is $8,950,000.00. There is no per Contractor limit.

IDIQ orders are anticipated to be issued for approximately two deliveries per order.

B.3 CLIN 0001 General Supply and Delivery of LNG to NSGB: $8.95M NTE

B.4 Estimated schedule and quantities to be delivered – Delivery orders are anticipated to be issued for LNG per the schedule stated at B.4.2, which is subject to change. In the event operation of the CCPP is impacted, further impacting LNG fuel consumption, the Government will reassess the timing and quantities to maintain a reserve inventory of approximately 14 days consumption, or about 31,206 MMBtu of LNG. Changes would be negotiated or incorporated via contract modification.

During each delivery, the objective is to replenish the four LNG storage tanks to 90% of their gross storage capacity. The estimated delivery quantity will be confirmed by the Government approximately one week or seven calendar days prior to the scheduled date. The cited quantity at B.4.2 constitutes the Government's best estimate and is subject to change. The Contractor is only entitled to payment for the actual quantity of LNG delivered, in addition to the cost per trip, at the awarded price per MMBtu, and in accordance with Section B.4.1 of the contract.

There is no guaranteed minimum quantity for each LNG delivery other than the minimum established in Section B.4.1 below, Variation in Quantity.

B.4.1 Variation in Quantity - The Contractor shall not exceed the specified order quantity of LNG by no more than -5% / +10% for any single delivery.

(a) A variation in the quantity of any item called for by this contract will not be accepted unless the variation has been caused by conditions of loading, shipping, or packing, or allowances in manufacturing processes, and then only to the extent, if any, specified in paragraph (b) of this section.

(b) The permissible variation shall be limited to:

10 Percent increase

5 Percent decrease

This increase or decrease shall apply to CLIN 0001 of the delivery order. The increase or decrease shall apply to each delivery quantity specified in the order.

B.4.2 LNG requirements for the life of this MAC are estimated at 300,000 MMBtu.

Month to month LNG requirements may fluctuate up and down based upon base population, climate conditions, power plant outages, etc., however, delivery of LNG is expected to be required every 14-21 days. See anticipated delivery schedule below with estimated LNG quantities and delivery periods which is still subject to change. Actual delivery schedule and quantities will be formalized when the delivery order is issued.

Delivery

Delivery Period Min

(MMBtu) MMBTu

(Est) Max

(MMBtu)

1 26-29 May 2026 47,500 50,000 55,000 2 15-18 June 2026 47,500 50,000 55,000

Delivery

Delivery Period Min

(MMBtu) MMBTu

(Est) Max

(MMBtu)

3 6-10 July 2026 47,500 50,000 55,000 4 27-31 July 2026 47,500 50,000 55,000 5 17-21 August 2026 47,500 50,000 55,000 6 8-11 Sept 2026 47,500 50,000 55,000

B.5 CLIN 0002 Retro-Commissioning & Cool-Down (Demurrage)

B.5.1 Estimated quantity and duration of stay: LNG may be required to perform cool-down and retro commissioning of the LNG CCPP facility at the request of the Government. LNG delivery vessel will be required to remain at Pier Charlie during the offload of LNG for the retro cool down and commissioning. Maximum stay for vessel is estimated to be 5-calendar days. If a cool-down and retro commissioning of the LNG CCPP facility is required/requested by the Government, both parties shall negotiate an equitable adjustment to reflect the Contractor’s additional cost for the additional duration of the stay and the delivery order will be modified in writing accordingly.

Section C – Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1 Specifications: Specifications shall be adhered to in accordance with Attachment 3 and Table 1.1 below:

Table 1.1

Component Units Rich Composition

Lean Composition

Average composition

Suggested Limits for LNG when converted into gaseous state

Nitrogen mol% 0.486 0.713 0.495 1,500 Maximum Methane mol% 89.299 97.682 96.605 92.000 Maximum Ethane mol% 7.601 1.342 2.476 8.000 Maximum n-Propane mol% 1.832 0.171 0.270 2,500 maximum Maximum Butane and heavier (C4+) mol% 2.000 Maximum i-Butane mol% 0.359 0.035 0.059 See C4+ Maximum n-Butane mol% 0.280 0.027 0.050 See C4+ Maximum i-Pentane mol% 0.073 0.015 0.016 See C4+ Maximum n-Pentane mol% 0.035 0.008 0.012 See C4+ Maximum Hexane mol% 0.031 0.001 0.011 See C4+ Maximum Carbon Dioxide mol% 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.010 Maximum Hydrogen mol% Trace Maximum Oxygen mol% Trace Maximum Molecular Weight lb/lbmol 18.03 16.40 16.59 Higher heating value

Btu/scf 1,109 1,017 1,031 1,000 Minimum

Lower heating Value

Btu/scf 1,002 917 930 900 Minimum

Wobbe Index @ 59F, 14.696 psia

Btu/scf

(HHV)

1,406 1,351 1,362 1,350 Minimum

Methane Number (based on AVL calculation method)

73 75 Minimum

H2S grains per 100

SCF

0.25

Sulfur grains per 100

SCF

1.35

Section D –Packaging and Marketing

RESERVED

Section E – Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 The Contractor shall provide a certification for each delivery including, but not limited to, the following information: Certifications will be provided to the Government before off-loading begins.

(a) LNG composition,

(b) Higher Heating Value (HHV), @ 60F in Btu/Kg or Btu/pound

(c) Lower Heating Value (LHV), @ 60F in BTU/Kg or Btu/pound

(e) Volume delivered, both in cubic meters and metric tons

E.2 While LNG loading, the Contractor will test by sampling the LNG for analysis and will also vaporize small samples of LNG to run through a gas chromatograph to confirm composition/LHV/HHV. Sampling will continue throughout the loading period of up to 8 hours.

During unloading at NSGB, the Contractor will monitor delivery vessel tank levels, flow rates in the installation’s piping and levels in the installation’s LNG tanks to verify delivered volumes.

E.3 Measurement and Tests – The Contractor shall further abide by the measurement and test criteria as set forth in Attachment 2.

E.4 Quantities Delivered.

Calculation of MMBtu Quantities – The quantity of MMBtu delivered shall be calculated by the Contractor and verified by the Government. The Government may require measurements and calculations and/or verification by an independent surveyor. If the quantity calculated by the Contractor is not confirmed by the independent surveyor, the Contractor shall be responsible for the expense incurred by the Government in hiring a surveyor.

E.5 Determination of Gross Heating Value – All component values shall be in accordance with the latest revision of GPA Standard 2145 SI (2009) - Physical Constants for Hydrocarbons & Other Compounds of Interest to the Natural Gas Industry and the latest revision of the reference standards therein. Standard reference conditions for Hi component should be 15°C &

101.325 kPa.

E.6 Determination of Volume of LNG Loaded – The LNG volume in the tanks of the LNG transport vessel(s) (LNG Tanker) before and after unloading (valves have to be closed) shall be determined by gauging on the basis of the tank gauge tables. During the period when measurements are occurring, no LNG cargo, ballast, boil-off gas, fuel oil or other cargo transfer activity will be carried out on the LNG Tanker, and the valves must be closed. Measurements shall first be made immediately before unloading commences. A second gauging shall be made immediately after unloading is completed. Accordingly, the second gauging shall be conducted upon the confirmation of shut-off of the manifold ESD valves, with transfer pumps off and allowing sufficient time for the liquid level to stabilize. Measurements prior to unloading and after unloading will be carried out based on the condition of the LNG Tanker's lines upon arrival at berth. Since significant volumes of LNG may remain in the LNG Tanker's manifold and crossover, gauging will be performed with these lines in the same condition prior to unloading and after unloading. The volume of LNG remaining in the tanks immediately after unloading of the LNG Tanker shall be subtracted from the volume immediately before loading and the resulting volume shall be taken as the volume of the LNG delivered from the terminal to the LNG Tanker.

The volume of LNG stated in cubic meters to the nearest zero point zero zero one (0.001) cubic meter, shall be determined by using the tank gauge tables and by applying the volume corrections set forth therein.

E.7 LNG Custody Transfer – The Contractor shall adhere to the principles and methods outlined in the LNG Custody Transfer Handbook by the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

FAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies -- Fixed-Price (Aug. 1996)

(a) Definition. “Supplies,” as used in this clause, includes but is not limited to raw materials, components, intermediate assemblies, end products, and lots of supplies.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering supplies under this contract and shall tender to the Government for acceptance only supplies that have been inspected in accordance with the inspection system and have been found by the Contractor to be in conformity with contract requirements. As part of the system, the Contractor shall prepare records evidencing all inspections made under the system and the outcome. These records shall be kept complete and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires. The Government may perform reviews and evaluations as reasonably necessary to ascertain compliance with this paragraph. These reviews and evaluations shall be conducted in a manner that will not unduly delay the contract work. The right of review, whether exercised or not, does not relieve the Contractor of the obligations under the contract.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all supplies called for by the contract, to the extent practicable, at all places and times, including the period of manufacture, and in any event before acceptance. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. The Government assumes no contractual obligation to perform any inspection and test for the benefit of the Contractor unless specifically set forth elsewhere in this contract.

(d) If the Government performs inspection or test on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties. Except as otherwise provided in the contract, the Government shall bear the expense of Government inspections or tests made at other than the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s premises; provided that in case of rejection, the Government shall not be liable for any reduction in the value of inspection or test samples.

(e)

(1) When supplies are not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, the Contracting Officer may charge the Contractor the additional cost of inspection or test.

(2) The Contracting Officer may also charge the Contractor for any additional cost of inspection or test when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary.

(f) The Government has the right either to reject or to require correction of nonconforming supplies. Supplies are nonconforming when they are defective in material or workmanship or are otherwise not in conformity with contract requirements. The Government may reject nonconforming supplies with or without disposition instructions.

(g) The Contractor shall remove supplies rejected or required to be corrected. However, the Contracting Officer may require or permit correction in place, promptly after notice, by and at the expense of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not tender for acceptance corrected or rejected supplies without disclosing the former rejection or requirement for correction, and, when required, shall disclose the corrective action taken.

(h) If the Contractor fails to promptly remove, replace, or correct rejected supplies that are required to be removed or to be replaced or corrected, the Government may either

(1) by contract or otherwise, remove, replace, or correct the supplies and charge the cost to the Contractor or

(2) terminate the contract for default.

Unless the Contractor corrects or replaces the supplies within the delivery schedule, the Contracting Officer may require their delivery and make an equitable price reduction.

Failure to agree to a price reduction shall be a dispute.

(i)

(1) If this contract provides for the performance of Government quality assurance at source, and if requested by the Government, the Contractor shall furnish advance notification of the time –

(i) When Contractor inspection or tests will be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract; and

(ii) When the supplies will be ready for Government inspection.

(2) The Government’s request shall specify the period and method of the advance notification and the Government representative to whom it shall be furnished. Requests shall not require more than 2 workdays of advance notification if the Government representative is in residence in the Contractor’s plant, nor more than 7 workdays in other instances.

(j) The Government shall accept or reject supplies as promptly as practicable after delivery, unless otherwise provided in the contract. Government failure to inspect and accept or reject the supplies shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility, nor impose liability on the Government, for nonconforming supplies.

(k) Inspections and tests by the Government do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for defects or other failures to meet contract requirements discovered before acceptance. Acceptance shall be conclusive, except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or as otherwise provided in the contract.

(l) If acceptance is not conclusive for any of the reasons in paragraph (k) hereof, the Government, in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law, or under other provisions of this contract, shall have the right to require the Contractor

(1) at no increase in contract price, to correct or replace the defective or nonconforming supplies at the original point of delivery or at the Contractor’s plant at the Contracting Officer’s election, and in accordance with a reasonable delivery schedule as may be agreed upon between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer; provided, that the Contracting Officer may require a reduction in contract price if the Contractor fails to meet such delivery schedule, or

(2) within a reasonable time after receipt by the Contractor of notice of defects or nonconformance, to repay such portion of the contract as is equitable under the circumstances if the Contracting Officer elects not to require correction or replacement.

When supplies are returned to the Contractor, the Contractor shall bear the transportation cost from the original point of delivery to the Contractor’s plant and return to the original point when that point is not the Contractor’s plant. If the Contractor fails to perform or act as required in (1) or (2) above and does not cure such failure within a period of 10 days (or such longer period as the Contracting Officer may authorize in writing) after receipt of notice from the Contracting Officer specifying such failure, the Government shall have the right by contract or otherwise to replace or correct such supplies and charge to the Contractor the cost occasioned the Government thereby.

(End of clause)

Section F – Deliveries Or Performance

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

FAR 52.247-34 F.o.B. Destination (Jan 1991) applies.

Unless excepted in writing by the contracting officer, the following notes and instructions apply:

F.1 NSGB is a military installation, and the Contractor shall expect limited logistical support from NSGB other than services required for connection and offloading of LNG transported.

F.1.1 The Contractor must provide and maintain its own transportation and loading/unloading equipment and vessels.

F.1.2 Port access and LNG offloading will be scheduled with the NSGB Port Operations Officer as to avoid disruptions to USN and United States Coast Guard (USCG) operations. All vessel activities will be arranged by the Dock Master and contracted port services contractor.

F.1.3 The Contractor operating the combined CCPP and LNG storage facility will provide qualified personnel to receive, load, transport, handle, and unload the LNG. This includes providing the vessel with hoses and piping as required for offloading the LNG.

F.1.4 The Contractor shall provide all loading of freight and ocean freight, off- loading, and handling as required.

F.1.4.1 The LNG Delivery Point will be at the LNG delivery vessel flange to which the contractor will attach the LNG facility's LNG hose.

F.1.4.2 The LNG vessel shall have a lifting device capable of raising and lowering a flexible LNG off-loading hose.

F.1.4.3 The vessel or articulated tug barge shall have a fixed ship’s gangway, also known as a brow, capable of reaching from the machinery deck where the LNG manifolds and LNG pumps are located to the deck of Pier Charlie to allow Government personnel and contractors conducting the off-load to safely board and exit the ship. The ship’s ladder(s), portable extension stepladders or other similar devices are not acceptable means to access the vessel.

F.1.4.4 The Contractor has a responsibility to notify NGSB of their arrival date and time for the delivery of LNG. Arrival at Pier Charlie at an earlier data/time will not result in compensation for berthing. In addition, if the delivery vessel did not arrive at Pier Charlie at the scheduled data/time, this may cause further delay in delivery due to other activities at Pier Charlie. Hence, the Contractor is not eligible for any additional compensation than the delivery charges and the cost of LNG delivered.

F.2 Marine Insurance – Marine insurance (Hull & Machinery, Protection & Indemnity, etc.)

shall be furnished by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

F.3 Ship Arrival

F.3.1 All passengers on board ships/vessels transporting LNG to NSGB must complete the required entry approval process not less than 60 days prior to departure of vessel from the port of embarkation, unless otherwise excepted by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall furnish to the Dock Master the following information by email:

CNIC_SE_GNBY_N31Port_Ops_Dock_Master@us.navy.mil

a) Name of vessel.

b) Place of registry and registry number.

c) Name, nationality, passport number, and address of owner.

d) Name, nationality, and address of operator.

e) Gross tonnage, length, beam, and draft of vessel.

f) Nationality and numbers of officers and crew (include crew list).

g) Number of passengers (include passenger list).

h) Last port of call prior to entry into Guantanamo Bay Naval Defense Sea Area.

i) Purpose of visit.

j) Proposed date of entry and estimated duration of stay.

F.3.2 Passengers and crew will be subject to base regulations and all applicable federal laws. Port Calls (vessel deboarding) for passengers and crew will not be allowed at

NSGB.

F.3.3 All personnel approaching and/or entering NSGB must submit a SECNAV 5512 security access request form. SECNAV 5512 forms are routed through local, U.S., and international security agencies. Unless otherwise excepted by the Contracting Officer, SECNAV 5512 forms can take approximately 15 business days for the processing of U.S.

citizens and 60 business days for all other personnel. Personnel without a cleared/accepted SECNAV 5512 form will not be granted access to NSGB and persons may be subject to isolation/holding. The SECNAV 5512 form will be good for multiple visits within a single year on long-term contracts.

F.3.4 The Contractor shall identify a primary and alternate individual from their company, who will be responsible for receiving the applicable SECNAV 5512 forms and routing the request through the proper security measures.

F.3.5 Submit SECNAV 5512 forms to: NSGB_Entry_Clearance@us.navy.mil

F.4 LNG Delivery Vessels

F.4.1 LNG vessels will offload at Pier C.

F.4.2 Pier C can accommodate the following:

Vessel Type LNG Capacity cu m

Length Overall, m

Beam, m

Draft (Summer), m

Articulated Tug Barge

(ATB)

Nominal 2,000

91 (including tug) 18.3 4.6

Small-Scale LNG (SSLNG) Carrier

Up to 15,000

Up to 155 Up to 22.7 Up to 8.5

F.4.2.1 Other vessels can be considered upon request by the Contractor. The pier accommodates larger vessels with displacement up to 41,000 metric tons for unloading of other liquid fuels such as motor gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, as follows:

LOA, up to: 256 m Beam, up to: 32 m Draft, up to: 10 m

F.4.2.2 Requests for other vessels outside of the those described in para. F.4.2 shall be submitted, no later than 60 days before vessel arrival date to:

CNIC_SE_GNBY_N31_PORT_OPS_DOCK_MASTER@us.navy.mil.

F.5 Port Information

F.5.1 Port Receiving Hours of Operations:

Monday through Friday 0730-1700 Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and all U.S. Federal Holidays.

No deliveries will be scheduled for Saturday, Sunday or Federal Holidays.

F.5.2 Berthing shall be done during daylight hours only.

F.6 LNG Conditions on Barge/Vessel at Time of Delivery

F.6.1 LNG Composition.

Minimum LNG Saturated Pressure 5 psig Maximum LNG Saturated Pressure 20 psig Average LNG Saturated Pressure 10 psig

F.7 Off-loading Design Conditions

F.7.1 LNG storage capacity is 59,900 MMBtu.

F.7.2 LNG unloading operations are estimated to take up to one day (24 hours) per delivery. LNG off-loading is based upon an average load of 50,000 MMBtu and a pumping rate of 250 cu M /hr. Off-loading time may be longer and will not be an additional charge to the Government. For each hour of laytime that elapses in excess of the allowed laytime (24 hours) for off-loading, demurrage will be paid by the Government at a prorated demurrage rate based upon CLIN 0002 for reasons attributable to the Government, a Governmental Authority, or any Third Party outside of the reasonable control of the Contractor.

F.7.2.1 Retro Commissioning & Cool Down Procedures (Demurrage). Cool down procedures are expected to last up to five (5) days or 120 hours. If after five (5) days or 120 hours, cool down procedures are not complete, vessel may depart with no penalty. Vessel will remain for 120 hours alongside at which point if full delivery of Commodity has not been received by Government due to no failure by Contractor, then Contractor may have Vessel depart with no penalty, and the full amount of delivery of Commodity is deemed to have been offered and Government is required to pay Contractor for full amount of Commodity requested.

F.7.2.2 In the event of breakdown of Contractor's equipment, which will prohibit unloading for at least two hours, the Contractor will be required to remove the equipment from the Government-provided berth, unless permission is granted by the Government to allow the equipment to remain on berth. When the Government grants permission for the Contractor equipment to remain on berth, the Contractor will be responsible to reimburse the Government for any cost incurred by the Government for furnishing personnel to remain with the barge during repair; PROVIDED further, if the Contractor removes the equipment from the Government provided berth, notice to unload will be required again as provided in F.11 Notices. Similar to F.7.2.1 above, government shall produce actual documentation of any and all costs.

F.7.3 The following design conditions apply to the LNG barges/vessels arriving at the Facility:

LNG Barge/Vessel Pump-out Pressure 150 psig LNG unloading rate 250 cu m/hr.

LNG unloading connections flanged connection with Powered

Emergency Release Coupling (PERC) to 6” LNG hose; Emergency Shutdown (ESD) umbilical

F.8 LNG Deliveries and Storage

Net LNG storage capacity 59,921 MMBtu

Average Daily LNG Consumption 2,850 MMBtu (estimated)

Delivery Interval Once every 14-21 calendar days.

F.9 Mooring Analysis

F.9.1 In accordance with maritime industry standards and practices, the Contractor shall perform their own mooring analysis and provide to the Government for review.

F.9.2 The Contractor shall meet, at a minimum, the requirements in UFC 4-159-03 Mooring Service Type I (35 knots sustained winds, 1 knot current) OR use a standard quasi-static mooring analysis from PIANC.

F.9.3 Additionally, Contractor is responsible for ensuring that seismic requirements do not apply during fuel transfer.

F.9.4 Upon completion of the mooring analysis, the Contractor shall submit its report and vessel specifications to NSGB Port Operations Officer and NAVFAC SE.

F.10 LNG Tankers or Other Compliant Transport

F.10.1 Each LNG Tanker shall comply with the regulations of, and obtain all Approvals required by, Governmental Authorities to enable such LNG Tanker to enter, leave and carry out all required operations at the NSGB Facility. Each LNG Tanker shall at all times have on board valid documentation evidencing all such Approvals. Each LNG Tanker shall comply fully with the International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and Pollution Prevention effective July 1, 1998, as amended from time to time, and at all times be in possession of valid documents of compliance and safety management certificates, and be able to demonstrate that the LNG Tanker has an effective management system in operation that addresses all identified risks, and provides proper controls for dealing with these risks.

F.10.2 Each LNG Tanker must satisfy the following requirements

F.10.2.1 Except as otherwise mutually agreed in writing by the Government and the Contractor, each LNG Tanker shall be of sufficient size to load the applicable scheduled cargo quantity (subject to an Operational Tolerance of being within 2% of the scheduled cargo quantity).

F.10.2.2 Except as otherwise agreed in writing by the Contractor, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld, each LNG Tanker shall have a gross volumetric capacity of between two-thousand to fifteen-thousand (2,000- 15,000) Cubic Meters.

F.10.2.3 Each LNG Tanker shall be, in accordance with International Standards,

(i) fit in every way for the safe loading, unloading, handling and carrying of LNG in bulk at atmospheric pressure; and (ii) tight, staunch, strong and otherwise seaworthy with cargo handling and storage systems (including instrumentation) necessary for the safe loading, unloading, handling, carrying and measuring of LNG in good order and condition.

F.10.2.4 Each LNG Tanker shall at all times be maintained in class with any of the following: American Bureau of Shipping, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, Det Norske Veritas or any other classification society that is mutually agreeable to the Government and the Contractor.

F.10.2.5 Each LNG Tanker shall have been constructed to all applicable International Standards (including the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk).

F.10.2.6 Each LNG Tanker shall comply with, and shall be fully equipped, supplied, operated, and maintained to comply with, all applicable International Standards and Applicable Laws, including those that relate to seaworthiness, design, safety, environmental protection, navigation, and other operational matters, and all procedures, permits, and approvals of Governmental Authorities for LNG vessels that are required for the transportation, loading and unloading of LNG at the Port. Unless approved by the Government in writing, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, an LNG Tanker shall be prohibited from engaging in any maintenance, repair or in-water surveys while berthed at the NSGB Facility. Each LNG Tanker shall comply fully with the applicable guidelines of any Governmental Authority of the United States of America, including the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in relation to actions to avoid strikes in the waters of the United States of America with protected sea turtles and cetaceans (e.g., whales and other marine mammals) and with regard to the reporting of any strike by the LNG Tanker which causes injury to such protected species.

F.10.2.7 The officers and crew of each LNG Tanker shall have the ability, experience, licenses and training commensurate with the performance of their duties in accordance with internationally accepted standards with which it is customary for Reasonable and Prudent Operators of LNG vessels to comply and as required by Governmental Authorities and any labor organization having jurisdiction over the LNG Tanker or her crew. Without in any way limiting the foregoing, the master, chief engineer, all cargo engineers and all deck officers shall be fluent in written and oral English and shall maintain all records and provide all reports with respect to the LNG Tanker in English.

F.10.2.8 Each LNG Tanker shall have communication equipment complying with applicable regulations of Governmental Authorities and permitting such LNG Tanker to be in constant communication with the NSGB Facility and with other vessels in the area (including fireboats, escort vessels and other vessels employed in port operations).

F.10.2.9 The Contractor may employ any technically compliant means of LNG containment and transport within the delivery vessel (including, but not limited to, ASME certified ISO containers or other technically approved systems); however, under no circumstances shall portable containers, tanks, or storage vessels be discharged, placed, or otherwise transferred onto Government property. LNG must be discharged directly from the vessel into Government-designated receiving tanks via appropriate transfer systems.

F.11 Notices

F.11.1 As soon as practicable after the LNG Tanker's departure from the point of departure enroute to the NSGB Facility, the Contractor shall notify, or cause the master of the LNG Tanker to notify, the Government of the information specified below (the “In-Transit First Notice”):

a. name of the LNG Tanker and, in reasonable detail, the dimensions, specifications, tank temperatures, volume of LNG onboard, operator, and owner of such LNG Tanker;

b. any operational deficiencies in the LNG Tanker that may affect its performance at the NSGB Facility or berthing, and estimated time of arrival

(ETA).

F.11.2 With respect to each LNG Tanker scheduled to call at the NSGB Facility, the Contractor shall give, or cause the master of the LNG Tanker to give, to the Government the following notices:

a. A second notice (the 'In-Transit Second Notice') will be sent 96 hours before the ETA provided in the In-Transit First Notice. This notice will include the current ETA of the LNG Tanker. If the ETA changes by more than six (6) hours after the second notice is sent, the Contractor, or the master of the LNG Tanker, must promptly notify the Government of the updated ETA.

b. A third notice (the 'In-Transit Third Notice') will be sent 48 hours before the ETA provided in the In-Transit Second Notice, stating the current ETA of the LNG Tanker. If the ETA changes by more than six (6) hours after the third notice is sent, the Contractor, or the master of the LNG Tanker, must promptly notify the Government of the updated ETA.

c. A fourth notice (the 'In-Transit Fourth Notice') will be sent 24 hours before the corrected ETA in the In-Transit Third Notice, either confirming or amending the ETA. If the ETA changes by more than three (3) hours after the fourth notice is sent, the Contractor, or the master of the LNG Tanker, must promptly notify the Government of the updated ETA.

d. A fifth notice (the 'In-Transit Final Notice') will be sent 12 hours before the corrected ETA in the In-Transit Fourth Notice, either confirming or amending the ETA. If the ETA changes by more than one (1) hour after the fifth notice is sent, the Contractor, or the master of the LNG Tanker, must promptly notify the Government of the updated ETA.

F.11.3 LNG Tanker notifications shall be sent to Port Ops via e-mail to:

CNIC_SE_GNBY_N31_PORT_OPS_DOCK_MASTER@us.navy.mil

Please Note: The Navy reserves the right to add additional individuals to the LNG Tanker notification list of an individual Delivery Order.

F.12 Berth Time

F.12.1 The allotted berth time for each LNG Tanker (“Allotted Berth Time”) shall be up to 24 hours, depending on quantity of LNG delivered

F.12.2 The allotted Berth Time shall be extended by any period of delay that is caused by:

a. reasons attributable to the Government, a Governmental Authority, or any Third Party outside of the reasonable control of the Contractor;

b. Force Majeure;

c. unscheduled curtailment or temporary discontinuation of operations at the NSGB Facility necessary for reasons of safety;

d. time at berth during cool-down; Estimated 5-days for cool-down.

e. night-time transit restrictions.

F.12.3 The actual berth time for each LNG Tanker (“Actual Berth Time”) shall commence when the pilot from the customary pilot boarding station at NSGB boards the LNG Tanker to regulate transit and berthing of vessels and shall end when the LNG transfer and return lines of the LNG Tanker are disconnected from the NSGB Facility's LNG transfer and return lines and the LNG Tanker is cleared for departure and able to depart.

F.13 Tanker Inspection

F.13.1 During the Term, on prior reasonable notice to the Contractor, the Government may send its representatives (including an independent internationally recognized maritime consultant) to inspect during normal working hours any LNG Tanker as the Government may consider it necessary to ascertain whether the LNG Tanker complies with the contract. Any such inspection may include, as far as is practicable having regard to the LNG Tanker's operational schedule, examination of the records related to the LNG Tanker's hull, cargo and ballast tanks, machinery, boilers, auxiliaries and equipment;

examination of the LNG Tanker's deck, engine and official logbooks; review of records of surveys by the LNG Tanker's classification society and relevant Governmental Authorities; and review of the LNG Tanker's operating procedures and performance of surveys, both in port and at sea. Any inspection carried out: (a) shall not interfere with, or hinder, any LNG Tanker's safe and efficient operation; and (b) shall not entitle the Government or any of its representatives to make any request or recommendation directly to Transporter except through the Contractor. No inspection (or lack thereof) of an LNG Tanker hereunder shall: (i) modify or amend the Contractor’s obligations, representations, warranties, and covenants hereunder; or (ii) constitute an acceptance or waiver by the Government of the Contractor’s obligations hereunder.

DFARS 252.247-7014 DEMURRAGE (DEC 1991)

The Contractor shall be liable for all demurrage, detention, or other charges as a result of its failure to load or unload trucks, freight cars, freight terminals, vessel piers, or warehouses within the free time allowed under applicable rules and tariffs.

Section G – Contract Administration Data

G.1 RESERVED.

G.2 Delivery Order Process: One or more orders may be issued during the ordering period of this contract. The Contractor agrees to accept and perform orders issued by the Contracting Officer within the scope of the IDIQ contract. It is understood and agreed that the Government has no obligation to issue any orders except the minimum order.

In the event of any inconsistency between any delivery order and the contract, with the exception of revised delivery dates, the contract shall control. The Government reserves the right to incorporate additional clauses, as appropriate, into individual delivery order solicitations and awards. In accordance with the FAR 16.507-2, the Contracting Officer will give all contract holders a fair opportunity to be considered for each order.

G.2.1 Competitive Ordering Process:

a. When the Government requires work under the contract, a Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued as appropriate. The RFQ will normally be issued electronically by email but may be placed by telephone, or other electronic means.

b. All proposed delivery orders will incorporate all terms of the IDIQ contract unless otherwise specified in the proposed delivery order. In addition, the proposed delivery order will include:

i. Date of order.

ii. Contract number and order number.

iii. For supplies and services, line-item number, subline item number (if applicable), description, quantity, and unit price or estimated cost and fee (as applicable). The corresponding line-item number and subline item number from the base contract must also be included.

iv. Delivery or performance schedule.

v. Statement of work that clearly specifies all tasks to be performed or property supplies to be delivered under the order.

vi. Place of delivery or performance (including consignee).

vii. Any packaging, packing, and shipping instructions.

viii. Accounting and appropriation data.

ix. Method of payment and payment office, if not specified in the contract (see part 32).

x. North American Industry Classification System code (see part 19).

c. The due date shall be set forth in each proposed delivery order. Responses will be streamlined and succinct to the extent practical based on the dollar value and complexity of the work. Responses will not be a quote as defined in FAR 15, but only sufficient information to be considered in accordance with FAR 16.

d. Evaluation: Delivery orders may be awarded on the basis of Best Value: Tradeoff Process; Best Value: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable Process; Price Only;

simplified commercial acquisition procedures or any other process consistent with FAR 16.506. The basis for award will be stated in each proposed delivery order RFQ. The Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation will evaluate responses against selection criteria contained in the proposed delivery order RFQ. Whenever possible, award will be made without discussions. If discussions are required, each contractor will be requested to provide a final quote revision, unless eliminated from discussions through the establishment of a competitive range. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of quotes that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of quotes in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated quotes. Upon completion of evaluations, the Contracting Officer will issue a delivery order to the awardee whose quote is most advantageous to the Government under the selection criteria set forth in the delivery order RFQ. The Contracting Officer will notify the IDIQ holders of the selection decision.

e. After the selection of an apparent awardee, the Government reserves the right to issue a unilateral delivery order directing a contractor to perform a particular project within the scope of the contract. In all such cases, contractors are obligated to perform the work required in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

f. Price: Each proposed FFP delivery order will indicate the detail of pricing information to be provided. Normally, a competitive proposed delivery order will require only a lump sum or unit price offer, but the Contracting Officer reserves the right to obtain a more detailed cost breakdown of labor, materials, equipment, overhead and profit at any time. In case of discrepancy between a unit price and an extended price, the unit price will be presumed to be correct, subject, however, to correction to the same extent and in the same manner as any other mistake.

g. The Contractor is not authorized to commence performance prior to issuance of a signed delivery order or other Notice to Proceed issued by a Contracting Officer.

G.3 Vessel Substitution:

Subject to the Contracting Officer’s approval, the contractor may, at any time following IDIQ MAC award, propose to substitute a Vessel or Vessels. Substitution is not guaranteed and approval of a Vessel substitution is a matter for the Contracting Officer's sole discretion. The nominated Vessel or Vessels shall possess the same or greater characteristics as the Vessel or Vessels being replaced. While multiple vessels may be approved, the issuance of actual delivery orders will still follow the fair opportunity competitive ordering procedures established in Section G.2.1.

G.4. Invoice Numbering Requirements:

Each invoice submitted for payment under this contract shall be identified by an individual invoice number. The number shall not be duplicated on subsequent invoices. Duplicate invoice numbers or invoices that do not include numbers may be rejected.

DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Department of Defense Activity…