TANKER (LNG) VOYAGE 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, specifically the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for a TANKER (LNG) VOYAGE CHARTER. The purpose is to identify U.S. Flag vessels capable of providing storage for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB), Cuba. This is a request for information only to gather data on availability and pricing. Responses are due by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The MSC requires a U.S. Flag vessel to transport and store a minimum of 50,000 MMBTU (approx. 2,200 CBM) of LNG. The vessel will be used for the cooldown of the LNG terminal and storage tanks, LNG cryogenic handling, and controlled offloading at NSGB Pier C. Key vessel specifications include:
- Capacity: 4,000 to 15,000 cubic meters gross volumetric capacity.
- Dimensions: Maximum displacement of 41,000 metric tons, overall length of 256 meters, laden draft of 10 meters, and beam of 32 meters.
- Unloading: LNG pump-out pressure of 150 PSIG, unloading rate of 250 CU M/HR, flanged connection with powered emergency release coupling (PERC) and emergency shutdown (ESD) umbilical.
- Mooring: Ability to meet UFC 4-159-03 requirements (35 knots sustained winds, 1 knot current).
- Discharge: 250 CBM per hour, daylight only, WWD SHEX.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product Service Code: V124 - Marine Charter For Things
- NAICS Code: 483111 (Water Transportation) with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees.
- Loading Port: At charterer's discretion.
- Discharging Port: Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
- Potential Delivery Dates: Respondents should indicate if their vessel can meet one of the following windows: 06-10 July 2026, 27-31 July 2026, or 17-21 August 2026.
- Response Due: Prior to 10:00 AM Eastern Time, Friday, June 5, 2026.
- Published: June 2, 2026.
Submission & Eligibility
- Submission Method: Via email to the listed contacts.
- Required Information: Company name, contact details, small business status (UEI required), confirmation of U.S. Flag usage, vessel description, lump-sum and demurrage rates, and a statement affirming requirements are met.
- Set-Aside: None specified; open to all businesses. Small businesses are requested to indicate their status, and large businesses are asked to provide details on potential sub-contracting opportunities.
Additional Notes
This is solely a request for information for planning purposes. Responses are not considered offers, and the government will not reimburse costs incurred for preparing or submitting a response. Interested parties should contact Jordan Morrison (jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil) or F. Carley Orvin (franklin.c.orvin.civ@us.navy.mil) for inquiries.