90-Day Tanker Time Charter

This solicitation seeks offers for a 90-day tanker time charter to transport petroleum products in the Western Pacific and Sea of Japan regions. The Military Sealift Command, Department of the Navy, seeks a double-hulled tanker capable of carrying a minimum of 270,000 barrels that meets specifications for vessel size, speed, cargo handling capabilities, and safety and security certifications. Offerors must demonstrate the vessel's ability to load minimum volumes of two petroleum products while not exceeding maximum draft limits. Proposals are due by December 22, 2022 at 1100 Eastern Time and will be evaluated based on charter hire rate and fuel costs.

There is no set-aside designation. The solicitation is for a 90-day charter period commencing January 12, 2023 with a cancelation date of January 13, 2023. Fuel consumption estimates are provided for underway and port operations. The place of performance will be Guam and contractor personnel supporting operations in Japan must comply with status requirements and receive medical screening. Wage determinations for vessel personnel and a class deviation for contractor status in Japan are attached.