60-day Tanker Time Charter
ID: N3220526R6020Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSCHQ 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/workspace/contract/opp/047fca7e967146efb48c0e81d3398a5f/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking proposals for a 60-day tanker time charter to support operations in the Western Pacific and Sea of Japan. The procurement requires one clean, approved U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tanker equipped with an inert gas system and segregated ballast tanks, capable of carrying a minimum of 240,000 barrels of clean product, primarily JP5 and JA1. This charter is essential for ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of fuel products, with laydays commencing on December 8, 2025, and a performance period of approximately 60 days. Interested parties should contact Jordan Morrison at jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-230-3633, with proposals due by November 13, 2025.

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    26R6020_FUEL CONSUMPTION.xlsx
    The provided government file outlines fuel-related costs and usage metrics for Fiscal Year 2025, specifically detailing DLA Standard Fuel Prices for MGO/MDO at $1,188.68 per metric ton via SEACARD Open Market. It itemizes the number of days for various operational states: 36 days for fuel underway (laden), 11 days for fuel underway (ballast), 5 days for in-port idle (loading), and 8 days for in-port (discharging). Although the document lists fuel types and prices, the total cost column is currently set to $0.00, indicating that actual cost calculations are pending or not included in this excerpt. This file is likely part of a larger procurement or budgeting document for federal agencies, focusing on the standardized pricing and allocation of fuel resources.
    26R6020_RFP.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command Norfolk (MSC) is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract (RFP N3220526R6020) for a double-hull tanker to transport a minimum of 240,000 barrels of clean product (JP5 and JA1). The acquisition, conducted under FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures, requires a U.S. or foreign-flagged vessel with specific features like an Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT), not exceeding 200 meters LOA or 50,000 MT DWT, and capable of 13 knots. Proposals are due by November 13, 2025, at 1000 ET. The contract outlines terms for a 60-day charter from December 8-9, 2025, in the Western Pacific/Sea of Japan, with intentions for DFSP Hakozaki, Japan. Critical requirements include vessel certifications (SIRE, Q-88, Class Society, Flag State), cargo tank compatibility, and strict reporting protocols. The RFP also details U.S.-Republic of Korea Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) clauses for invited contractors, covering logistics, legal jurisdiction, training, and support for personnel in the region. Various FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated, addressing topics from subcontractor sales to foreign procurement restrictions and payment instructions via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
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