Tanker Voyage Charter
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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 HQ Norfolk) is soliciting proposals for a Tanker Voyage Charter (RFP N3220526R6041). This Unrestricted opportunity seeks a double-hull tanker capable of transporting a minimum of 240,000 barrels of clean product (JA1) for a single voyage from Onsan, Korea, to Mesaieed, Qatar, and Sitra, Bahrain. Proposals are due Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one clean, approved, U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tanker with an inert gas system and segregated ballast tanks. The vessel must be capable of carrying a minimum of 240,000 bbls of clean product (JA1) within its natural segregation with double valve isolation. Key vessel specifications include:
- 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
- Maximum distance from vessel's rail to manifold: 4.6 meters
- Maximum manifold height above waterline: 14 meters
The intended loading port is Onsan, Korea (S-OIL Terminal), with discharging ports at Mesaieed, Qatar (QATEX Limited Terminal) and Sitra, Bahrain (BAPCO Terminal). The period of performance is one voyage, with laydays commencing March 19, 2026, and cancelling March 20, 2026.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Acquisition Type: Unrestricted (based on prior sources sought responses)
- Product/Service Code: V124 - Marine Charter For Things
- NAICS Code: 483111
- Period of Performance: One voyage (March 19-20, 2026 laydays)
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via e-mail in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. A valid submission requires at least a ship name, price, and signature. Offerors must acknowledge solicitation amendments.
- 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 per 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.
Key Requirements & Compliance
Offerors must provide extensive documentation and confirm compliance, including:
- Party to the Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) System with a current Q-88 and recent SIRE inspection.
- Current Class Society issued Safety Management Certificate and Flag State issued International Ship Security Certificate.
- USCG Certificate of Inspection (U.S. flagged vessels) or Certificate of Compliance/Flag State equivalent (foreign flagged vessels).
- Stowage plan demonstrating 240,000 bbls JA1 capacity.
- Detailed itinerary, Certificates of Quality for last three cargoes, and confirmation of sampling ability.
- Confirmation of cargo tank compatibility (referencing MIL-STD-3004-1 and Energy Institute HM 50) and clean, gas-free condition of tanks.
- Information on heating coils (if present) and internal tank coatings (coal tar not acceptable).
- Vessel must meet all MSC reporting requirements.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Jordan Morrison at jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-230-3633.