Coastal Tanker Time Charter   3

Background
The solicitation is for a Coastal Tanker Time Charter. The Charter, when awarded, will consist of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, this Preamble, and Parts I through IX. The signature of the on SF 1449 signifies acceptance of the Contractor’s proposal and award of the Charter. This acquisition is conducted under full and open competition.

Work Details
The Vessel and all Associated Equipment shall be delivered to the Charterer at a port or place in accordance with Box 2 not later than 1600 hours local time at place of delivery on the canceling date stated in Box 5, the Owner giving written notice of readiness during office hours to the appropriate Government representative at the port or place of delivery on a working day (Saturdays, Sundays, or other recognized weekly days of rest, U.S. Government holidays, and holidays observed at the delivery port, whether national or local, shall not be considered working days), unless otherwise specified.

The Vessel and all Associated Equipment shall be, insofar as due diligence can make them so, seaworthy, properly and efficiently manned and trained, equipped, supplied, and in every way suitable and adequately fitted for and in all respects ready for the service contemplated under this Charter Party.

Period of Performance
The contract will have performance that will have a base period of 1 year with three 1 year options and one final option that will be for 11 months.

Place of Performance
The Vessel requirements are provided as Attachment I-Performance Work Statement (PWS). The place/range of delivery is IVO Pearl Harbor, HI. The place/range of redelivery is Western Pacific/Sea of Japan.