MEDIUM RANGE (MR) TANKER TIME CHARTER (EXTENDED TERM)
ID: SS-24-125Type: Sources Sought
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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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https://sam.gov/opp/6b47992326ce445288bade61e1dd8d7c/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, is seeking information for a time charter of a Medium Range (MR) tanker as outlined in Sources Sought Notice SS-24-125. The MSC requires a clean, U.S.-flagged, double-hull tanker with segregated ballast tanks, capable of carrying at least 310,000 barrels of various fuels, with specific vessel specifications including a maximum age of 20 years, a length not exceeding 190 meters, and a minimum speed of 13 knots. This procurement is crucial for maintaining operational readiness and logistics support, with the charter period expected from October 7, 2024, to October 6, 2025, and options for extension up to 2028. Interested parties must submit their company and vessel details by September 11, 2024, and can contact Oluseyi Bisiriyu at oluseyi.o.bisiriyu.civ@us.navy.mil or Stephanie Ricker at stephanie.ricker.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

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    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk is seeking information regarding a time charter for a Medium Range (MR) tanker through Sources Sought No. SS-24-125. This request relates to an option evaluation for potentially extending an existing charter contract. The MSC is interested in a clean, U.S.-flagged, double-hull tanker with segregated ballast tanks capable of carrying at least 310,000 barrels of various fuels (JP8, JP5, JA1, F76). Specifications for the vessel include a maximum age of 20 years, a maximum length of 190 meters, a beam not exceeding 32.31 meters, and a deadweight tonnage of 48,500 metric tons. Additionally, the vessel must have a minimum speed of 13 knots and capabilities for simultaneous operations. The charter period is slated from October 7, 2024, to October 6, 2025, with options to extend up to 2028. Interested parties are requested to submit details on their company and vessel by September 11, 2024, as the information will help determine the viability of the contract renewals. This inquiry adheres to federal acquisition regulations, emphasizing small business participation in transportation services.
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