Long Term Tanker Time Charter

The Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking offers for a long term tanker time charter through solicitation N32205-20-R-3506. The solicitation requests the time charter of one or more tankers capable of transporting petroleum, oil, and lubricants to Navy ships and meeting technical requirements including minimum cargo capacity and replenishment capabilities. Offerors must demonstrate their proposed vessel meets minimum age, dimension, cargo handling and military reporting standards, with proposals due by March 12, 2020. The contract will have a base period of 12 months with the potential for three one year option periods and a final 11 month extension.

There is no set-aside designation specified. The solicitation's NAICS code is 483112 and PSC code is 899800. The government files indicate potential incumbent contractors providing similar services under prior contracts. The place of performance will be within United States waters. Key details include minimum vessel requirements of 310,000 to 500,000 deadweight tons and the ability to receive fuel from supply ships during underway replenishment operations. Daily charter rates and reimbursable fuel costs must be provided.