TANKER VOYAGE CHARTER
ID: N3220525R4009Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

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TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command, is seeking proposals for a tanker voyage charter involving the transportation of a minimum of 310,000 barrels of clean product from Fujairah, UAE, to Mesaieed, Qatar. The procurement requires a single double-hull tanker vessel that meets stringent safety and inspection standards, including compliance with the SIRE system and completion of Q-88 forms, with specific conditions regarding vessel age and operational safety. This contract is crucial for ensuring reliable and compliant military logistics in naval transport operations. Interested parties must submit their proposals via email by November 18, 2024, with the contract award amount and date to be determined. For further inquiries, contact David Hamilton at david.k.hamilton19.civ@us.navy.mil or 757-443-5896.

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    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Military Sealift Command, specifically concerning the Strategic Sealift Program. It seeks proposals for a single double-hull tanker vessel to transport a minimum of 310,000 barrels of clean product from Fujairah, UAE, to Mesaieed, Qatar. The procurement follows FAR 13.5 procedures and anticipates a firm-fixed-price contract. Key requirements include the vessel's eligibility under specific safety and inspection standards, including compliance with the SIRE system and completion of Q-88 forms within a relevant timeframe. Highlighted conditions specify vessel age limits, safety mandates like a gas-free condition for loading operations, and reporting requirements during transport. The document also details amendment clauses, classifications, and compliance with federal regulations, emphasizing the importance of adhering strictly to multiple conditions outlined in the Tankvoy contract documents. Bids must be submitted via email by the stipulated due date, and the award will focus on the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, with emphasis on U.S. flagged vessels where applicable. The entire process underscores federal efforts to align military logistics with safety and regulatory compliance in naval transport operations.
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