TANK VOYAGE CHATER
ID: N32205-SS-N351-25-018Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/de4245ce57554b5b898c22181547ec1a/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, is seeking information on the availability and pricing of U.S. or foreign-flagged, double-hull tankers equipped with inert gas systems for a tanker voyage charter. The procurement aims to gather data on tankers with a minimum capacity of 210,000 barrels of JP5, which must meet specific design, operational criteria, and safety features for transporting clean petroleum from Jebel Ali, UAE, to various locations, including Diego Garcia and Japan, with laydays set for March 2025. This opportunity is critical for ensuring reliable maritime logistics support for defense operations, emphasizing compliance with federal small business standards for water transportation services. Interested respondents must submit their detailed company and vessel information by January 6, 2025, and can contact Jordan Johnson at jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil or Danny Davis at danny.w.davis1.civ@us.navy.mil for further inquiries.

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    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking information regarding the availability and pricing of U.S. or foreign-flagged, double-hull tankers equipped with inert gas systems for a tanker voyage charter. This "Sources Sought Notice" aims to gather data from potential service providers without creating any financial obligations for the government. The tankers must have a minimum capacity of 210,000 barrels of JP5 and meet specific design and operational criteria including maximum dimensions, age restrictions, and certain safety features. Intended operations involve transporting clean petroleum from Jebel Ali, UAE, to various locations, including Diego Garcia and Japan, with laydays specified for March 2025. Interested respondents are requested to provide detailed company and vessel information including classification, charter rates, and business size status. Additionally, adherence to federal small business standards for water transportation services is highlighted. Responses are due by January 6, 2025. The notice emphasizes the importance of compliance with safety and operational standards, reflecting the government's aim to secure reliable maritime logistics support for defense purposes.
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