60-DAY TANKER TIME CHARTER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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) Norfolk is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for a 60-day time charter of a tanker. The purpose is to identify suitable vessels for transporting approximately 270,000 barrels of F76 fuel from St. Theodore, Greece, to Subic Bay, Philippines. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, not a solicitation or commitment to award. Responses are due by May 12, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
MSC Norfolk's Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is seeking information on the price and availability of clean, double-hull tankers. The charter period is for 60 days, with laydays commencing June 12, 2026, and cancelling June 13, 2026. The primary objective is to gather market data to inform future acquisition strategies for marine charter services.
Key Requirements
- Vessel Type: Clean, U.S. or Foreign-flagged, double-hull tankers with an inert gas system and segregated ballast tanks.
- Capacity: Minimum of 270,000 BBLS of F76 fuel.
- Cargo: Clean petroleum (F76).
- Ports: Delivery at St. Theodore, Greece; Redelivery at Subic Bay, Philippines.
- Vessel Characteristics:
- Age: Less than 20 years (or enrolled in Classification Society's Condition Assessment Program, rated 2 or better, if over 15 years).
- Maximum Length Overall (LOA): 210 meters.
- Maximum Deadweight Tonnage (DWT): 45,000 MT.
- Maximum Draft: 11.20 meters with 270,000 BBLS of F76.
- Maximum Loading Arm Height: 13.71 meters while laden.
- Speed: Capable of a minimum Sea of Advance (SOA) of 13 knots.
Submission & Information Requested
Interested parties are requested to provide:
- Company Information: Name, telephone, email, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and small business standing.
- Vessel Information: Vessel name, Q88, description (flag, speed, range, capacity, ETA), daily charter rate, positioning fee, fuel consumption rate, cargo stowage plan, and alternative indications.
- Respondents should also indicate their vessel's availability dates.
Eligibility & Small Business Information
This market research falls under NAICS 483111 (Water Transportation) with a small business size standard of 1050 employees. Respondents are required to indicate if they are a small business concern.
Submission Deadline & Contact
Responses must be submitted via email prior to 1000 hours Eastern Time on May 12, 2026. The primary point of contact is LCDR Amy Hutchings at amy.r.hutchings.mil@us.navy.mil or (757)443-5666.