60-DAY TANKER TIME CHARTER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) is soliciting proposals for a 60-day Tanker Time Charter to transport clean product (JP5 and JA1) in the Western Pacific / Sea of Japan region. This is an Unrestricted acquisition seeking a firm-fixed-price contract for a double-hull tanker. Proposals are due Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
MSC requires one clean, approved, U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tanker equipped with an Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT). The vessel must be capable of carrying a minimum of 240,000 barrels of clean product (JP5 and JA1) within its natural segregation. Key specifications include a maximum Length Overall (LOA) of 200 meters, a maximum Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) of 50,000 MT, and the ability to maintain a minimum Speed of Advance (SOA) of 13 knots while laden in moderate weather. The period of performance is approximately 60 days, with laydays commencing March 14, 2026, and canceling March 15, 2026.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Offerors must provide extensive documentation, including participation in the Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) System, a recent Q-88, current Safety Management and Ship Security Certificates, and vessel-specific stowage plans. Operational requirements mandate the vessel be clean and gas-free upon arrival, with specific testing for heating coils and compatible tank coatings. Compliance with MSC reporting requirements and, for certain personnel, the U.S.-ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) is also required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Approximately 60 days
- Place of Performance: Western Pacific / Sea of Japan (intentions DFSP Hakozaki, Japan)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit proposals.
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated; price proposals will include charter hire rate, fuel, and other pricing elements.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) by the deadline. The evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering both technical capability and price. Offerors should utilize the provided fuel consumption template, which includes Fiscal Year 2025 DLA standard fuel prices ($1,188.68 per metric ton for MGO/MDO). A valid submission requires at least a ship name, price, and signature.
Contact Information
For questions, contact David Hamilton at david.k.hamilton19.civ@us.navy.mil or 757-443-5896, or Nic Hatcher at eric.n.hatcher2.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-230-3114.