43-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter
ID: N3220526R6033Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSCHQ NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/69593a0edb07483e8aa64969ffdbb40c/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Military Sealift Command Norfolk, is soliciting proposals for a 43-day dry cargo time charter involving Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessels to transport military cargo. The selected vessels must be capable of carrying 240,000 square feet of cargo at a minimum speed of 15 knots, with the charter period scheduled between February 4-8, 2026, for delivery in Charleston, South Carolina, and redelivery in Agila Port, Subic Bay, Philippines. This procurement is critical for ensuring the timely and efficient movement of military supplies, with proposals evaluated based on technical acceptability and price. Interested parties should contact Brandon Page at brandon.a.page.civ@us.navy.mil or Robbin A. Jefferson at robbin.a.jefferson.civ@us.navy.mil for further details, and must adhere to the submission requirements outlined in the RFP N3220526R6033.

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    26R6033 Fuel Consumption Temp.xlsx
    The document outlines the DLA Standard Fuel Prices for Fiscal Year 2025, specifically for Marine Gas Oil (MGO) at a price of $1,188.68 per metric ton, based on SEACARD Open Market rates. It details the various categories for fuel consumption, including "Fuel Underway (laden)," "Fuel Underway (ballast)," "Fuel Underway (auxiliary)," and "In Port Idle." The file provides a structure for calculating total fuel cost by multiplying the number of days or metric tons per day by the MGO price, although all example cost fields are currently listed as $0.00. This document is relevant for federal government RFPs related to fuel procurement and cost analysis for maritime operations.
    26R6033 WD 2019028824.pdf
    This document is a wage determination (No. 2019-0288, Revision No. 24, dated 12/03/2025) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, applicable to coastal U.S. ports and Outer Continental Shelf lands in numerous states and territories. It outlines the required wages and fringe benefits for various occupations employed on U.S. Navy contracts for deep sea vessel services, including masters, engineers, mates, and seamen, among others. The document details specific hourly rates for each position. It also includes information on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, pertaining to paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors. Fringe benefits include health & welfare, vacation, holidays, and uniform allowances. Additionally, it describes the conformance process for unlisted occupations and provides detailed job descriptions for occupations not included in the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations.
    26R6033_RFP.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command Norfolk is soliciting proposals (RFP N3220526R6033) for up to two firm-fixed-price contracts for Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessels. These vessels, U.S. or foreign flag, must transport 240,000 square feet of military cargo, maintaining a minimum laden speed of 15 knots. The charter period is approximately 43 days, with laydays between February 4-8, 2026, for delivery in Charleston, SC, and redelivery in Agila Port, Subic Bay, Philippines. Proposals require a ship name, price, and signature to be considered. Offerors must also provide a detailed stow plan and a warranty acknowledging all solicitation requirements. The Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Straits, and Gulf of Aden are designated imminent danger pay locations. The government anticipates awarding contracts to technically acceptable proposals with the lowest evaluated price, considering a “per percentage, by square feet, of cargo list” rate. Various FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated, emphasizing small business utilization, anti-trafficking measures, and prohibitions on certain foreign-made systems and business operations.
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