Commercial oiler (extended term charter)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-26-055
- Agency
-
Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking a U.S. flag commercial double hull oiler for an extended-term charter to provide underway replenishment services. This Sources Sought Notice (SS-26-055) is a market research request to identify vessel availability and pricing; it does not constitute a binding commitment by the government. The vessel must meet specific operational requirements including a minimum service speed of 15+ knots, maximum dimensions of 200 meters length and 50 meters beam, cargo capacity of at least 3,000,000 gallons for F-76 or JP-5 fuel, and capability to accommodate simultaneous underway replenishment on both port and starboard sides with three fuel delivery stations and pre-installed Fuel Stream rigs. The vessel must comply with all SOLAS/IMO/USCG regulations, maintain U.S. flag status, and obtain SECRET-level facility clearance. Interested parties must submit detailed responses by March 4, 2026 at 1400 EST, with responses addressing company qualifications, vessel specifications, estimated daily charter rates, fuel consumption data, installation costs, and vessel readiness dates.
The notice indicates that the procurement will follow a competitive approach using MSC's standard time-charter format with a fixed daily rate, fuel pass-through costs, and mission cost pass-through for canal and port fees. The contract structure consists of one firm 12-month period followed by three optional 12-month periods and one optional 11-month period, with laydays anticipated in Fiscal Year 2027. No incumbent contractor is identified in this pre-solicitation phase. While specific budget figures are not disclosed in this market research notice, the extended charter duration of up to five years (if all options are exercised) indicates a significant procurement value. Responses should be submitted to Yvonne Escoto (yvonne.escoto.civ@us.navy.mil) and F. Carley Orvin (franklin.c.orvin.civ@us.navy.mil), with MSC hosting a virtual pre-survey response meeting on February 20, 2026 at 1330 EST to discuss the opportunity.
Notice text
Please see attached Sources Sought Notice SS-26-055.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-26-055 Industry Day Slides.pdf | ||
| Sources Sought Notice SS-26-055.pdf |
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