TANKER (LNG) VOYAGE CHARTER
ID: N32205-SS-N103-25-044Type: 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/a1fc7555b2204150a56a9f662be04dd2/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking information from qualified vendors for the charter of Tanker (LNG) vessels capable of transporting a minimum of 50,000 MMBTU of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The procurement aims to secure logistics for the initial LNG delivery to a new terminal, which is essential for the facility's cooldown process, with loading scheduled to occur at Jacksonville, Florida, and layday options available from late April to early July 2025. Interested parties are required to provide vessel availability, specifications, pricing data, and company information, including business size status and potential subcontracting details, with responses due by March 19, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors may contact Tiffany Gallon at tiffany.gallon@navy.mil or Robbin A. Jefferson at robbin.jefferson@navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tiffany Gallon
    (564) 226-8986
    tiffany.gallon@navy.mil
    Robbin A. Jefferson
    (757) 443-5886
    robbin.jefferson@navy.mil
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    SS-25-044 Notice.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for information regarding the charter of Tanker (LNG) vessels capable of transporting a minimum of 50,000 MMBTU of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The notice serves as market research and does not constitute an offer or obligation for the government to cover submission costs. Interested parties are asked to provide vessel availability, specifications, and pricing data, including lump-sum and demurrage rates. The tanker must meet specific criteria such as maximum displacement, dimensions, and operational requirements for unloading. Loading will occur at Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple layday options from late April to early July 2025. Furthermore, the document requests company information, including business size status and potential subcontracting details. Responses are due by March 19, 2025. Overall, the request aims to secure the necessary logistics for the initial LNG delivery to a new terminal, essential for the facility's cooldown process.
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    TANKER (LNG) VOYAGE CHARTER
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