30-DAY TANKER TIME CHARTER
ID: N32205-SS-N351-24-129Type: 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/dd9ad328eb204a1187f89edeb421f8e3/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, is seeking information for a 30-day time charter of double-hull tankers capable of transporting a minimum of 310,000 BBLS of clean petroleum (F76) from Onsan, Korea to Jebel Ali, UAE. The tankers must be under 20 years of age and comply with specific size, capacity, and safety standards as outlined in the attached Sources Sought Notice. This procurement is crucial for ensuring reliable logistics support for defense operations while promoting engagement with both small and larger shipping enterprises. Interested providers must submit their company details, vessel information, daily charter rates, positioning fees, and fuel consumption rates by September 26, 2024, to Brandon A. Page at Brandon.a.page.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Brandon.a.page.civ@us.navy.mil
    Brandon.a.page.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Sources Sought Notice SS-24-129.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is soliciting information for a 30-day time charter of double-hull tankers capable of transporting a minimum of 310,000 BBLS of clean petroleum (F76) from Onsan, Korea to Jebel Ali, UAE. This document outlines the requirements and specifications for the tankers, which must be under 20 years of age, meet specific size and capacity restrictions, and comply with safety standards. Interested providers must submit their company details, vessel information, daily charter rates, positioning fees, and fuel consumption rates by September 26, 2024. The aim of this request is to gather market insights without binding the government to any cost or contract obligations. The MSC emphasizes that responses from small business concerns are particularly sought, adhering to established federal regulations. This request reflects the government’s efforts to ensure reliable logistics support for defense operations while fostering engagement with both small and larger shipping enterprises.
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