East Coast Tanker Time Charter (Extended Term)

Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk has issued a Sources Sought notice (No. SS-27-008) to evaluate options and assess cost and market availability for an existing tanker charter contract. This Request for Information (RFI) will help determine whether to exercise an option for one clean, U.S.-flagged, Jones Act-compliant, double-hull tanker to transport clean petroleum for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) worldwide. The primary mission requires delivery in the Gulf of Mexico on January 9, 2027, for an 11-month base period. Minimum vessel requirements include: - Minimum capacity of 310,000 barrels of fuel (JP8, JP5, JA1, or F76) across at least three double-valve isolated segregations (minimum 50,000 bbls per segregation) - Maximum age under 20 years (vessels over 15 years require a Condition Assessment Program rating of 2 or better) - Maximum draft of 12.0 meters, LOA of 182.9 meters, beam of 32.31 meters, and deadweight tonnage of 48,500 MT - Maximum manifold height of 14.3 meters above waterline with cruciform bit hose-lifting capability - Minimum speed of 13 knots in moderate weather - Capability to perform consolidated cargo operations at sea (CONSOL) within six months of award, including two CONSOL stations Interested vendors must submit company details, vessel descriptions, availability, fuel consumption, daily rates, security clearance status, and alternative proposals by 1300 Eastern Time on November 13, 2026. Submissions must be emailed to designated Navy contacts.