Medium range (MR) tanker time charter (extended term)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-26-142
- 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
Military Sealift Command is preparing to evaluate an option to extend a medium range tanker time charter and solicits sources on pricing and availability by July 31, 2026. This sources sought notice supports option evaluation only and does not constitute a commitment to award.
The vessel must be clean, U.S. flagged, double-hulled, and equipped with segregated ballast tanks capable of carrying a minimum of 310 barrels of JP8, JP5, JA1, or F76 fuel. The tanker must be 20 years old or less, not exceed 190 meters length overall, 32.31 meters beam, or 50,000 metric tons deadweight. Required capabilities include a minimum of three segregations with double valve isolation, minimum 10-ton boom lift capacity at manifold, minimum 13 knots speed while laden in moderate weather, extended afloat storage capability, simultaneous consolidation operations at two stations underway, and potential for fuel delivery station installation.
Operations are based in the Pacific Ocean with delivery and redelivery in the Western Pacific/Sea of Japan area, with intentions for Onsan, Korea. The base charter period runs from August 22, 2026 through August 21, 2027, with an optional extension from August 22, 2027 through July 21, 2028. Delivery is required by August 22, 2026.
The contractor must possess a SECRET facilities clearance. Small business concerns are encouraged to respond; the size standard is 1,050 employees under NAICS 483111. Interested parties must submit company information, vessel description, daily fuel consumption rates for various operational modes, daily charter rates plus applicable bonuses, and alternative ship features via email to Reah Norris (REAH.D.NORRIS.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL) by 1300 Eastern Time on July 31, 2026.
Notice text
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR AN OPTION EVALUATION AND WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO EXERCISE AN OPTION ON AN EXISTING CHARTER CONTRACT.
Please see attached for full details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-26-142.pdf |
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