Far east medium range (MR) tanker time charter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-25-097
- Agency
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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 Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk Strategic Sealift Program Support Office is conducting market research for chartering a medium range (MR) tanker to support fuel transportation operations in the Far East region. The procurement seeks a U.S.-flagged double hull tanker capable of carrying various aviation and marine fuels including JP5, JP8, JA1, or F76, with the vessel serving dual roles as both a cargo carrier and floating storage platform with refueling-at-sea capabilities. Key vessel requirements include a maximum age of 20 years, length under 190 meters, deadweight capacity under 50,000 metric tons, minimum of three cargo segregations, 10-ton lifting capacity, and minimum speed of 13 knots. Interested parties must submit responses by 1400 hours on August 20, 2025, providing comprehensive company information, detailed vessel specifications, daily charter rates, and confirmation of small business status. The point of contact for this sources sought notice is Reah Norris, who can be reached via email for additional information.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors meeting the specified requirements. The charter arrangement includes a base period running from September 14, 2025 through September 13, 2026, with two additional one-year option periods available, potentially extending the total contract duration to three years. The vessel must be delivered and commence initial charter operations in the Sea of Japan/Western Pacific region, indicating the strategic importance of maintaining fuel supply capabilities in this area of operations. While specific contract values are not disclosed in this sources sought notice, contractors are required to provide daily charter rates as part of their market research responses. The procurement falls under NAICS code 483111 for Deep Sea Freight Transportation and PSC category V124 for Marine Charter services, reflecting the specialized maritime transportation nature of this requirement.
Notice text
Please see attached Sources Sought Notice SS-25-097.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-25-097.pdf |
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