TANKER VOYAGE CHARTER

SOL #: N3220526R6053Pre-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/705850ffb0fc4bee88306cadac06c7f9/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 20, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 16, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 26, 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 (DEPT OF THE NAVY) has issued a Presolicitation for a Tanker Voyage Charter. This opportunity seeks a qualified tanker for a single voyage carrying clean product (F76) from St. Theodore, Greece, to multiple discharge ports. Responses are due February 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for one, clean, approved, U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tanker. The vessel must feature an Inert Gas System and Segregated Ballast Tanks, capable of carrying a minimum of 270,000 barrels of clean product (intended F76) within its natural segregation, utilizing double valve isolation.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Presolicitation (Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6053)
Duration: One voyage
Set-Aside: Unrestricted. This decision is based on market research and concurrence from the Director of Small Business Programs. All responsible sources may submit a proposal.
Response Due: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Published: February 20, 2026
Laydays: Commence April 03, 2026, and cancel April 04, 2026

Place of Performance

Intended Loading Port: St. Theodore, Greece (MOH Terminal)
Intended Discharging Ports: Diego Garcia (DLA Fuel Pier), Salalah, Oman (MENA Petroleum Terminal), Fujairah, UAE (EPPCO/Horizon Terminal), and Jebel Ali, UAE (SEOT Terminal).