Long Term Tanker Time Charter in Support of DLA

This solicitation was previously synopsized via FBO Notice #N00033-14-R-5415, which may be accessed here:
https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/MSC/MSCHQ/N00033-14-R-5415/listing.html

This requirement is for the long term time charter of U.S. Flag, Jones Act compliant vessel(s), EITHER-

A. One clean, double hull tanker or ATB/ITB with Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT) that is capable of carrying 190,000 BBLS (approximately 25,100 long tons (LT)) of at least three clean petroleum products (intentions F76, JP5, JP8 or JA1) in designated cargo tanks with double valve isolation. Vessel shall have a minimum SOA of 12 knots.

-OR-

B. Two clean, double hull ATB/ITB with IGS and SBT that are capable of carrying a minimum of 145,000 BBLS each (approximately 19,100 LT) and maximum 190,000 BBLS (approximately 25,100 LT) combined of at least three clean petroleum products (intentions F76, JP5, JP8 or JA1) in designated cargo tanks with double valve isolation. Vessels shall have a minimum SOA of 10 knots.

The vessel(s) will be employed primarily in support the Department of Defense, Logistics Agency Energy (DoD/DLA-Energy) in the worldwide transportation of petroleum products.


The Charter Period will be for 59 months total including base and all option periods. The base period will be 12months; options consist of three (3) 12-month option periods and one (1) 11-month option period.

Lay days are 01 October 2015 - 30 December 2015, to be narrowed bilaterally to a 5-day window 60 days prior to delivery to MSC.

Delivery/Redelivery is U.S. East or Gulf Coast, Port in CHOP.

Prospective offerors are encouraged to email any questions to the MSC points of contact identified in this notice.  Please do NOT submit questions by phone or fax.

All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by MSC.

IMPORTANT:  The address for submission of offers has been updated by Amendment 0001:

Military Sealift Command
914 Charles Morris Court, SE, Building 210
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20398-5540
Attn: Mr. Kenneth Allen, Code N1033/PM3B

This solicitation was previously synopsized via FBO Notice #N00033-14-R-5415, which may be accessed here:
https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/MSC/MSCHQ/N00033-14-R-5415/listing.html

This requirement is for the long term time charter of U.S. Flag, Jones Act compliant vessel(s), EITHER-

A. One clean, double hull tanker or ATB/ITB with Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT) that is capable of carrying 190,000 BBLS (approximately 25,100 long tons (LT)) of at least three clean petroleum products (intentions F76, JP5, JP8 or JA1) in designated cargo tanks with double valve isolation. Vessel shall have a minimum SOA of 12 knots.

-OR-

B. Two clean, double hull ATB/ITB with IGS and SBT that are capable of carrying a minimum of 145,000 BBLS each (approximately 19,100 LT) and maximum 190,000 BBLS (approximately 25,100 LT) combined of at least three clean petroleum products (intentions F76, JP5, JP8 or JA1) in designated cargo tanks with double valve isolation. Vessels shall have a minimum SOA of 10 knots.

The vessel(s) will be employed primarily in support the Department of Defense, Logistics Agency Energy (DoD/DLA-Energy) in the worldwide transportation of petroleum products.


The Charter Period will be for 59 months total including base and all option periods. The base period will be 12months; options consist of three (3) 12-month option periods and one (1) 11-month option period.

Lay days are 01 October 2015 - 30 December 2015, to be narrowed bilaterally to a 5-day window 60 days prior to delivery to MSC.

Delivery/Redelivery is U.S. East or Gulf Coast, Port in CHOP.

Prospective offerors are encouraged to email any questions to the MSC points of contact identified in this notice.  Please do NOT submit questions by phone or fax.

All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by MSC.