90-DAY TANKER TIME CHARTER

SOL #: N3220526R6055Pre-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/925995e22bb94497ab95132c3de83d4b/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 25, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 2, 2026

Response 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's Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking proposals for a 90-day Tanker Time Charter (Solicitation N3220526R6055). This presolicitation aims to secure a clean, approved, double-hull tanker capable of transporting a minimum of 40,000 barrels of clean product (JP8). The contract will be a firm-fixed-price time charter. Proposals are due by March 4, 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for one U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tanker equipped with an Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT). Key vessel specifications include:

Minimum capacity of 40,000 bbls of clean product (JP8) within natural segregation.
Must be party to the Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) System and provide a Q-88.
Maximum Length Overall (LOA) of 108 meters.
Functioning bow/jet thruster, minimum 3 segregations with double valve isolation.
Ability to maintain a minimum Speed of Advance (SOA) of 12 knots in moderate weather while laden.
Compliance with various certifications (Safety Management, International Ship Security, USCG COI/Compliance). The charter period is approximately 90 days, with laydays commencing between March 24-25, 2026, in the Western Pacific / Sea of Japan (intentions Hakozaki, Japan).

Contract Details

Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Time Charter (Spot)
Period of Performance: Approximately 90 days
Set-Aside: Unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit proposals.
Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6055

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted by March 4, 2026, 1100 Eastern Time. Submissions should include at least a ship name, a price, and a signature, preferably on SF 1449 or letterhead. A dedicated fuel consumption template (Excel) is provided and crucial for detailed pricing. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering technical capability, price (charter hire rate, fuel price, and other elements), and overall solicitation compliance. Preference will be given to U.S. flag vessels and those with 50% or more overhaul, repair, and maintenance work conducted in a U.S. shipyard.