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 / Military Sealift Command (MSC) is soliciting proposals for a 60-day Tanker Time Charter (Solicitation N3220526R6067). This firm-fixed-price contract seeks a double-hull tanker capable of transporting a minimum of 270,000 bbls of clean product. The procurement is Unrestricted, and all responsible sources are encouraged to submit proposals. Proposals are due April 2, 2026, at 1300 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 270,000 bbls of clean product within its natural segregation. Key specifications include a maximum length of 210m, beam of 50m, DWT of 45,000 MT, and displacement of 150,000 MT, with a minimum Speed of Advance (SOA) of 13 knots. The tanker must also accommodate an MSC Tactical Advisor (TACAD) and a Navy Security Team, and meet all MSC reporting requirements. Cargo tanks must be compatible with the intended cargo, assessed via MIL-STD-3004-1 and Energy Institute, HM 50. The vessel must be clean, gas-free, and ready for internal tank inspection upon arrival at the load port.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Time Charter
- Period of Performance: Approximately 60 days, commencing April 30, 2026, with a canceling date of May 1, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Delivery in the Mediterranean Sea (intended St. Theodore, Greece); Redelivery in the South China Sea (intended Singapore).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (N/A). The decision is based on market research and concurred by the Director of Small Business Programs.
- Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6067
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, at 1300 Eastern Time.
- Published Date: March 26, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on overall cost to the Government, considering the charter hire rate, fuel price, and other pricing elements. The evaluation will assume a 60-day charter period, including specific durations for underway laden, underway ballast, and in-port operations. The specified fuel price for evaluation is $1,188.68 per metric ton for Marine Gas Oil / Marine Diesel Oil (MGO/MDO). Offerors must provide a valid submission including at least a ship name, price, and signature. Failure to provide required submission documents may result in ineligibility for award.
Additional Notes
Offerors are encouraged to submit proposals as soon as possible due to potential email delays. Proforma documents are available upon request or via the MSC website. No JPEG files should be submitted.