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 (MSC) is soliciting proposals for an Unrestricted Firm-Fixed-Price contract for a Tanker Voyage Charter. This opportunity requires a double-hull tanker to transport clean product (JPTS) from Killingholme, U.K., to Akrotiri, Cyprus, for a single voyage in May 2026. Proposals are due Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one, clean, approved, U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tanker, equipped with an Inert Gas System (IGS) or equivalent and segregated ballast tanks. The vessel must be capable of carrying a minimum of 15,000 bbls of clean product (JPTS) within its natural segregation. Key vessel specifications include:
- LOA 100-180m, Beam 32.5m, Draft 9.8m.
- Participation in the Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) System and provision of a Q-88.
- Compliance with specific requirements regarding vessel age, P&I Club pollution liability, class conditions, dry-docking, and inspections.
- Detailed requirements for mooring lines, winches, lifting cranes, bow thrusters, and cargo handling equipment.
- Compatibility with JPTS cargo and specific testing/certification.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: One voyage, with laydays commencing May 2, 2026, and canceling May 9, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted. The decision for an unrestricted procurement was based on market research and concurred by the MSC Director of Small Business Programs.
- Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6069
- Proposal Due: Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time.
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, considering the technical capability of the proposed vessel and price. A valid submission must include at least a ship name, a price, and a signature. Failure to provide required elements may result in ineligibility for award. Large business offerors are required to submit a subcontracting plan.
Additional Notes
This procurement is conducted under FAR Part 12 Simplified Procedures. Proforma documents are available upon request or via the MSC website. Offerors are reminded that expired offers will be excluded from competition. The "WAR" section of the Proforma notifies contractors about designated imminent danger pay locations (Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Straits, Gulf of Aden).