SS-26-136.pdf

This is a Sources Sought notice issued by the Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, Norfolk, VA, dated 01 JUL 2026 (SS-26-136). MSC is conducting market research to evaluate potential vessel options for an extended-term charter and explicitly states this is for information only; responses will not be considered offers and do not commit the government to any contract award or payment of costs.

MSC seeks information regarding the price and availability of one clean, approved U.S. flag Jones Act compliant tanker with Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT) and Inert Gas System (IGS) capable of carrying a minimum of 280,000 barrels of clean product. The vessel must meet specific technical requirements including non-coastwise voyage capability, maximum loaded draft of 12.47 meters, maximum length overall of 204 meters, maximum beam of 32.20 meters, maximum deadweight tonnage of 50,000 MT, a 10-ton boom or crane, minimum three segregations with double valve isolation, machine-washable cargo tanks, capability for offshore petroleum facility and anchorage operations, and minimum speed of advance of 13 knots when laden in moderate weather. Operating area is worldwide with delivery and redelivery ports at U.S. West Coast Range ports in CHOP (with Selby, CA as the intention). The base charter period runs from 20 AUG 2026 to 19 AUG 2027 (365 days), with three optional years. The cancelling layday is 20 AUG 2026. Interested parties must submit company information (name, CAGE code, contact details, small business status, relevant experience, and security clearance status), vessel details and specifications (name, description, flag, speed, capacity), estimated daily charter rate, fuel consumption rates, delivery/redelivery bonus information if applicable, and any alternative ship features such as CONSUL station installation, anti-terrorism/force protection, CBRN defense, or secure communications suite by 1300 Eastern Time on 15 JUL 2026 via email to Ms. Brittany Miller (brittany.d.miller22.civ@us.navy.mil) or Mr. Jordan Schwaner (jordan.t.schwaner.civ@us.navy.mil).