Medium Range (MR) Tanker Time Charter - Option Exercise Sources Sought
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-26-166
- 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 seeking information by September 4, 2026 to evaluate exercising an option on an existing Medium Range tanker time charter for operations in the Pacific Ocean from October 6, 2026 through September 5, 2028. This is a sources sought notice only; responses do not constitute an offer or commit the government to contract award.
The vessel must be a clean, approved U.S.-flagged double-hull medium range tanker with segregated ballast tanks, maximum age of 20 years, maximum length overall of 190 meters, and maximum deadweight tonnage of 50,000 metric tons. Minimum cargo capacity is 310 barrels of JP8, JP5, JA1, or F76 fuel. The tanker must have minimum three segregations with double valve isolation, minimum 10-ton boom lift capacity at the manifold, minimum speed of 13 knots while laden in moderate weather, capability for extended afloat storage, and ability to conduct simultaneous consol operations at two stations underway. Fuel delivery station capability is required.
The charter covers a base period from October 6, 2026 through October 5, 2027 with an option period extending through September 5, 2028. Operating area is the Pacific Ocean with delivery and redelivery in the Western Pacific/Sea of Japan region, with intentions on Onsan, Korea.
Respondents must submit company information, complete vessel descriptions, daily fuel consumption rates in various operational conditions, daily charter rates plus any bonuses, and alternative vessel features. Facility clearance level at Secret is required. Submissions close at 1700 Eastern Time on September 4, 2026, directed to Brittany Miller (BRITTANY.D.MILLER22.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL) or Franklin C. Orvin (FRANKLIN.C.ORVIN.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL).
Notice text
Please see attached Sources Sought Notice SS-26-166
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-26-166.pdf |
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