Coastal Tanker Time Charter

This pre-solicitation notice seeks offers for a time charter of a coastal tanker vessel to transport petroleum cargo for the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command. The solicitation number will be N32205-22-R-5437 and will be issued on September 30th, 2022 on SAM.gov. The time charter requires a U.S. flag double hull medium range tanker capable of carrying a minimum of 40,000 barrels of clean product and operating worldwide. The performance period is one year firm followed by four additional one-year options and a fifth option of 336 days, spanning from April 12, 2023 to July 12, 2023. Award is expected on April 23, 2023 using FAR Part 15 procedures.

This requirement carries no set-aside designation. The vessel must meet fuel consumption warranties and regulatory compliance standards. Evaluation will be based on price and technical acceptability. The NAICS code is 483211 and PSC code is X999. No incumbent or current contractors were identified. The anticipated period of performance includes one firm year plus five option years for a total timeline of five years and four months.