Tanker (LNG) Voyage Charter
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N32205-SS-N103-27-011
- Agency
-
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
- Place of performance
- Cuba
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Military Sealift Command, within the Department of the Navy, is conducting sources-sought market research for a U.S.-flag liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker voyage charter to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with responses due by 1100 hours Eastern Time on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used." The notice is market research only and does not commit the government to contract or reimburse response preparation costs.
The vessel must carry a minimum of 50,000 MMBTU (approximately 2,200 cubic meters) of LNG and meet a maximum displacement of 41,000 metric tons, maximum length overall of 256 meters, maximum laden draft of 10 meters, maximum beam of 32 meters, and gross volumetric capacity between 4,000 and 15,000 cubic meters. Technical requirements include pump-out pressure of 150 PSIG, an unloading rate of 250 cubic meters per hour, a flanged connection with powered emergency release coupling to 6-inch LNG hose, an emergency shutdown umbilical, saturated pressure between 5 and 20 PSIG (average 10 PSIG), and mooring analysis meeting UFC 4-159-03 Mooring Service Type I requirements.
Cargo discharge occurs at Naval Base Guantanamo Bay Pier C at 250 cubic meters per hour, during daylight only. The loading port is at the charter's discretion. Proposed laydays are November 9-10, November 12-14, November 30-December 4, and December 21-24, 2026.
Respondents must provide company information, including small business status, vessel details, lump-sum and demurrage rates, and confirmation that the vessel meets all specified requirements. The small business size standard for NAICS 483111 is 1,050 employees. Responses go by email to Jordan Morrison and Franklin (Carley) Orvin.
Notice text
Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N103-27-011
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-27-011 Notice.pdf |
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