90-DAY TANKER TIME CHARTER

SOL #: N3220526R6055Solicitation

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/8cf9af01479f47dc87461d4df955f9da/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 25, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 2, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 4, 2026, 4:00 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, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is soliciting proposals for a 90-day Tanker Time Charter under RFP N3220526R6055. This firm-fixed-price contract seeks a tanker vessel capable of transporting a minimum of 40,000 barrels of clean product (JP8). The acquisition is unrestricted and conducted under FAR Part 12 Simplified Procedures. Proposals are due March 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for one clean, approved, U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tanker. Key vessel specifications include:

Capacity: Minimum 40,000 bbls of clean product (JP8).
Features: Inert Gas System (IGS), Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT), functioning bow/jet thruster, minimum 3 segregations with double valve isolation.
Dimensions: Maximum Length Overall (LOA) of 108 meters, maximum loading arm height of 8.22 meters.
Performance: Maintain a minimum Speed of Advance (SOA) of 12 knots in moderate weather (Force 5) while laden.
Certifications: Safety Management Certificate, International Ship Security Certificate, and USCG Certificate of Inspection/Compliance.
Compliance: Must be party to the Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) System and provide a Q-88. Specific requirements for mooring, discharging hoses, tank cleaning, and stowage plans also apply.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Time Charter (Spot).
Period of Performance: Approximately 90 days.
Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
Charter Form: TANKTIME 2026 (Rev. 1 (02-26)).

Submission & Evaluation

Proposal Due Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.
Submission Requirements: Proposals must include at least a ship name, a price, and a signature. No JPEG files are permitted. Increased email security is noted.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer, considering technical capability, price, and compliance with classified requirements. Price proposals will be evaluated based on charter hire rate, fuel price, and other pricing elements, with fuel calculations based on specific underway and in-port days.
Preferences: Evaluation preferences exist for U.S. flag vessels and vessels with 50% or more overhaul, repair, and maintenance work conducted in a U.S. shipyard ("Category 1"). Subcontracting plans are required for large businesses.

Key Documents & Contacts

Fuel Pricing: The 26R6055_TANKTIME_FUEL_CONSUMPTION.xlsx document provides a template for detailed fuel consumption pricing, including FY2025 DLA standard fuel prices.
Proforma Documents: Available upon request or via the MSC website.
Primary Contact: David Anaya, david.c.anaya.civ@us.navy.mil, 564-226-8419.