180- day dry cargo time charter w/one 180- day option - amendment **** is hereby released. See attached documents. Amendment **** is hereby released. See attached documents. Rfp **** is hereby released. See attached documents.
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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for marine charter services for Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessels capable of transporting MV22 aircraft and associated cargo. The procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR 15. The government anticipates awarding up to two firm-fixed-price contracts. Vessels must be U. S. or foreign flag, capable of transporting at least 20,000 square feet of rolling stock and general cargo per vessel, with a minimum total capacity of 40,000 square feet if multiple ships are proposed. The charter period is approximately 180 days with a 180-day option. Key requirements include hotel services for sponsor personnel, specific ramp configurations for loading/unloading, operational flexibility, and fuel procurement. Delivery and redelivery locations are Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Laydays commence August 12, 2026, with a cancelling date of August 14, 2026. Offerors must submit a warranty and specific documentation as outlined in the solicitation. The evaluation will be based on technically acceptable proposals representing the lowest price to the government, considering charter hire rates, fuel, and other pricing elements. The solicitation issue date is May 11, 2026, and the offer due date is May 19, 2026, at **** Eastern Time.
The laydays for vessel commencement are August 12, 2026, **** hrs. local, with a cancelling date of August 14, 2026, **** hrs. local.
Payment will be made by ERP DFASCL PAY DODAAC **** electronic invoices IAW Part VIII. 6 DFARS **** Wide Area Work Flow payment instructions.
Owner/offeror shall submit a warranty stating that the owner/offeror will meet all requirements of the solicitation and corresponding proforma.
The government will award up to two contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose technically acceptable proposals represents the lowest price to the government.
Offerors must be responsible and submit technically acceptable proposals. Specific vessel specifications and certifications (e. g. , NAVAIR certified to transport MV22s) are required.
A valid submission consists of at least a ship name, a price, and a signature; without these, your submission will not be considered for evaluation and award.
