75-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), has awarded contract N3220526P5056 (resulting from RFP N3220526R6036) for a 75-day Tanker Time Charter. The vessel will provide marine transportation for clean petroleum products, specifically JP5, with a primary place of performance in Hakozaki, Japan.
Scope of Work
The contractor is required to provide one clean, approved, U.S. or foreign-flagged, double-hull tanker. Key technical requirements include:
- Capacity: Minimum 240,000 bbls of JP5.
- Dimensions: Maximum Length Overall (LOA) of 200 meters and maximum Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) of 40,000 MT.
- Performance: Minimum Speed of Advance (SOA) of 13 knots in moderate weather.
- Technical Standards: Must be equipped with an Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT). Tanks must be clean, gas-free, and compatible with JP5 cargo.
- Compliance: Vessel must be a party to the Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) System and possess current Safety Management and International Ship Security Certificates.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Duration: Approximately 75-day charter period
- Awarded Contract: N3220526P5056
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Award Date: February 2, 2026
- Place of Performance: Hakozaki, Japan
Evaluation
The award was conducted under FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures. Evaluation was based on technical capability—including vessel specifications and a required stowage plan demonstrating a laden draft not exceeding 10.67 meters—and price, which factored in charter hire rates and fuel consumption costs.
Additional Notes
Prior to award, the solicitation was amended to clarify stowage plan requirements and extend the proposal deadline to January 15, 2026. Fuel costs were calculated using a standard DLA price of $1,188.68 per metric ton for MGO/MDO.