Ice Class Tanker

This solicitation seeks offers for an ice class tanker vessel to transport petroleum products for the Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command. The vessel must be a U.S.-flagged, double hull tanker between 15-20 years old with a minimum cargo capacity of 250,000 barrels. Technical requirements include specifications for dimensions, speed, cargo handling capabilities, safety and environmental certifications. Offerors must demonstrate the vessel meets these qualifications and specifications. Proposals are due by May 3, 2021 and the contract will be awarded to a single contractor.

There is no set-aside designation. The solicitation is classified under NAICS 488320 and PSC code 4990, with an expected award value between $10-20M annually. No incumbent is named as this is a new requirement. The vessel must be capable of calls to McMurdo, Antarctica and operate in the Mediterranean Sea. Technical details include requirements for 200m length, 50,000 deadweight tons, and fuel consumption rates provided for evaluation and reimbursement.