Tanker 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, Military Sealift Command (MSCHQ NORFOLK), has issued Solicitation N3220526R6041 for a Tanker Voyage Charter. This unrestricted opportunity seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for the charter of one clean, approved, U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tanker. The vessel must be capable of carrying a minimum of 240,000 barrels of clean product (JA1). Offers are due by February 02, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a tanker charter with laydays commencing March 19, 2026, and cancelling March 20, 2026. Key vessel specifications include:
- Minimum 240,000 bbls clean product (JA1) capacity.
- Equipped with Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT).
- Double valve isolation for cargo tanks.
- Maximum LOA: 200 meters; Maximum Beam: 32.30 meters.
- Maximum DWT: 50,000 MT; Maximum Displacement: 58,930 MT.
- Freeboard below 17 meters when laden to Port of Sitra.
- Compliance with MSC reporting requirements (position/status, pre-arrival notifications).
Key Requirements & Documentation
Offerors must provide detailed documentation, including:
- Proof of participation in the Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) System, current Q-88, and a recent SIRE inspection.
- Current Class Society issued Safety Management Certificate and Flag State issued International Ship Security Certificate.
- For U.S. flagged vessels, a current USCG Certificate of Inspection (COI); for foreign flagged, a current USCG Certificate of Compliance (COC) or equivalent.
- Stowage plan demonstrating capacity, detailed itinerary, and Certificates of Quality for the last three cargoes.
- Confirmation of cargo tank compatibility (referencing MIL-STD-3004-1 and Energy Institute HM 50) and clean, gas-free tank condition.
- Details on heating coils (if present) and coating type for internally coated tanks (coal tar not acceptable).
Contract Details & Submission
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Product Service Code: V124 (Marine Charter For Things).
- Submission: Offers must be submitted via email in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. A valid submission requires at least a ship name, price, and signature.
- Offer Due Date: February 02, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. Technical evaluation will consider the capability of the proposed vessel(s) as outlined in Part I, TANKVOY Boxes 1 through 6, and Box 7. Price evaluation will be based on the lump sum freight rate plus one day demurrage and other costs. The "Proforma" document (MSC TANKVOY 2024 Rev. 1 (12-24)) is incorporated by reference.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jordan Morrison at jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil or 5642303633, or Michelle D. James at michelle.d.james7.civ@us.navy.mil or 5642303323.