COASTAL TANKER TIME CHARTER (EXTENDED TERM)
ID: SS-25-059Type: 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/1bb7c9d9bb8b4792b203bed0899e5edb/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 28, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking information for a potential time charter of a coastal tanker as outlined in Sources Sought notice SS-25-059. The MSC requires one clean, U.S.-flagged, double-hull shallow draft tanker with segregated ballast tanks, capable of carrying at least 40,000 barrels of various fuels, with specific criteria including a maximum length of 108 meters and a service speed of at least 12 knots. This procurement is crucial for supporting the Defense Logistics Agency's logistics solutions, with delivery expected by June 29, 2025, for an initial one-year term, including options for an additional year and an eleven-month period thereafter. Interested parties must submit detailed company and vessel information by April 28, 2025, and can contact Jordan Schwaner or Reah Norris for further inquiries.

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Apr 14, 2025, 9:04 PM UTC
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking information for a potential time charter of a coastal tanker through a Sources Sought notice SS-25-059. This notice is intended for market research and does not represent a contract or commitment by the government. The MSC is looking for one clean, U.S.-flagged, double-hull shallow draft tanker with segregated ballast tanks capable of carrying at least 40,000 barrels of various fuels. The vessel must meet specific criteria including a maximum length of 108 meters, a deadweight tonnage of no more than 8,000 metric tons, and a service speed of at least 12 knots. Delivery is expected by June 29, 2025, for an initial one-year term, with options for one additional year and a subsequent eleven-month period. Interested parties must provide detailed company and vessel information, including availability, specifications, and proposed rates, by the deadline of April 28, 2025. This request aligns with the MSC's mission to support the Defense Logistics Agency with effective logistics solutions.
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