TANKER VOYAGE CHARTER
ID: N32205-SS-N351-25-015Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1d46198c7c6541aa83573ef1e4c2dce7/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command Norfolk, is seeking information on available tanker vessels for a voyage charter under Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N351-25-015. The procurement aims to identify clean, double-hull tankers capable of transporting a minimum of 230,000 barrels of JP5 fuel from Jebel Ali, UAE, to designated ports in the Philippines and Japan, with specific requirements for vessel age, inert gas systems, and dimensional criteria. This initiative is crucial for maintaining a logistics support framework essential for defense operations, while also exploring contractor capabilities within the industry. Interested parties must submit their company details, vessel specifications, charter hire rates, and demurrage rates by December 27, 2024, and can contact Tiffany Gallon at tiffany.gallon@navy.mil or Robbin A. Jefferson at robbin.a.jefferson.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

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    SS-25-015 Notice.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command Norfolk has issued a Sources Sought Notice (N32205-SS-N351-25-015) to gather information on available tanker vessels for a voyage charter. This notice seeks input regarding the price and availability of clean, double-hull tankers capable of transporting a minimum of 230,000 barrels of JP5 fuel from Jebel Ali, UAE, to designated ports in the Philippines and Japan. The required vessels must be less than 20 years old, equipped with an inert gas system, and meet specific dimensional and capacity criteria. Interested parties are asked to provide company details, vessel specifications, charter hire rates, and demurrage rates. The deadline for responding to this request for information is set for December 27, 2024. The document underscores the government's commitment to maintaining a logistics support framework critical for defense operations while probing potential contractor capabilities within the industry. Responses will help inform future contracting opportunities under federal acquisition regulations pertaining to water transportation services, specifically focused on small business participation.
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