COASTAL TANKER TIME CHARTER #2 (EXTENDED TERM)

SOL #: SS-26-088Sources Sought

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/fe9c8b5e5c6c4653bd49113efd86a0f2/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 8, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 24, 2026, 5:00 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) Norfolk has issued a Sources Sought Notice (RFI) for a Coastal Tanker Time Charter #2 (Extended Term). This RFI seeks information on the cost and availability of a U.S. flagged, double-hull shallow draft tanker capable of carrying a minimum of 40,000 BBL of various fuels. The purpose is to evaluate an option on an existing charter contract. Responses are due by 1300 Eastern Time on April 24, 2026.

Purpose

This is a Request for Information (RFI) from MSC Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, to determine whether to exercise an option on an existing charter contract for a coastal tanker. Responses will be used for market research and will not be considered offers. The government will not reimburse for response preparation costs.

Key Requirements

MSC is seeking information on one (1) clean, U.S. flagged, double-hull shallow draft tanker with segregated ballast tanks (SBT). The vessel must be capable of carrying a minimum of 40,000 BBL of JP8, JP5, JA1, or F76 within its natural segregation. Primary Mission: Afloat storage tanker, lighterage, and transfer over the shore in support of DLA-Energy. Delivery Location: Sea of Japan / Western Pacific Range. Trade Limits: Worldwide. Charter Period:

Base Period: June 16, 2026 - June 15, 2027 (365 days)
Option 1: June 16, 2027 - May 16, 2028 (336 days) Delivery Date: June 16, 2026. Minimum Characteristics:
Age: Less than 20 years for duration; vessels over 15 years must have CAP rating 2 or better.
Length Overall (LOA): Not to exceed 108 meters.
Deadweight Tonnage (DWT): Not to exceed 8,000 metric tons (MT).
Equipment: Bow/jet thruster, minimum of 3 segregations with double valve isolation, 3-ton boom or crane, cruciform bits at manifold.
Speed: Minimum of 12 knots in moderate weather.
Functionality: Able to serve as a floating storage platform and lighterage.

Submission Requirements

Interested parties must provide:

Company Information: Name, contact, brief history, small business standing (including subcontracting opportunities), and security/facility clearance level.
Vessel and Rate Information: Vessel name and description (flag, speed, range, cargo capacity), availability date, personnel accommodation, fuel consumption rates, additional charges, daily rate for base and option periods, Q-88, and any alternative proposals or additional ship features.