Tankvoy in the middle east

The Military Sealift Command of the Department of the Navy seeks offers to provide ocean transportation services of clean petroleum products within segregated cargo tanks of a minimum 220,000 barrel capacity tanker vessel in the Middle East region. The solicitation requires compliance with standard commercial item clauses and socioeconomic programs, with evaluation based on technical acceptability and past performance representing the lowest price. Proposals were initially due by January 30, 2020, though an amendment reopened bidding and extended the deadline to February 18, 2020 at 1000 Eastern Time, also requiring contractor security personnel onboard from March 1 to March 2, 2020 to defend against threats in the region.

There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The solicitation is anticipated to be awarded under NAICS 488320 with a PSC code S206 for ocean transportation services to load in Sitra, Bahrain and discharge in Mesaieed, Qatar from March 10 to March 12, 2020, with place of performance in Qatar and potential incumbent contractors providing similar past services in the Middle East region. The amendment details security capabilities required of contractor personnel including weapons, qualifications, and rules for the use of force during the period of performance.