60-Day Tanker Time Charter

SOL #: N3220526R6059Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

MSCHQ NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

Marine Charter For Things (V124)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/aef99ee446374145a17803bb746f26b9/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 4, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 4, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 9, 2026, 3:00 PM

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 seeking proposals for a 60-Day Tanker Time Charter for clean, double-hull tankers. This Unrestricted acquisition aims to secure up to two vessels capable of transporting a minimum of 235,000 bbls of clean product in the Mediterranean Sea. Proposals are due by March 9, 2026.

Scope of Work

MSC requires approved, U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tankers equipped with an Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT). Vessels must be capable of carrying at least 235,000 bbls of clean product within natural segregation. Key technical requirements include:

Maximum LOA of 204.80 meters, DWT of 40,000 MT, and displacement of 60,000 MT.
Minimum Speed of Advance (SOA) of 13 knots in moderate weather.
Compliance with SIRE system, Q-88, and specific certifications (Class Society Safety Management Certificate, Flag State ISSC, USCG COI/COC).
Vessels must be clean, gas-free, and ready for internal tank inspection, with specific requirements for heating coils and internal coatings (no coal tar).
Reporting requirements include position/status updates every six hours and a Monthly Voyage Abstract.

Contract Details

Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Time Charter Party.
Period of Performance: Approximately 60 days for each chartered vessel.
Laydays: Offerors must confirm ability to meet one of two layday windows: March 20-21, 2026, or April 23-24, 2026.
Delivery Location: Mediterranean Sea (intended St. Theodore, Greece).
Redelivery Location: Mediterranean Sea (intended Piraeus, Greece).
Set-Aside: Unrestricted. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit proposals.
Multiple Awards: Up to two vessels may be chartered.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission: Proposals must be submitted on SF 1449 or letterhead stationery. A valid submission requires at least the ship name, price, and signature. Offerors must provide information to evaluate factors in FAR 52.212-2, responses to provisions, and a statement of agreement with all terms. Large businesses must include a Subcontracting Plan.
Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) with the lowest evaluated price for each layday window. Evaluation considers the charter hire rate, fuel price, and other pricing elements. Fuel consumption will be calculated based on specific underway and in-port days, with MGO/MDO priced at $1,188.68 per metric ton. U.S. flag vessels may be prioritized.