Tanker Voyage Charter

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) TANKVOY 2024 (Rev. 1 (12-24)) is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Tanker Voyage Charter. This revision incorporates Class Deviations 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004 and updates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to Sustainable Products and Services and Offeror Representations and Certifications. The document details the terms and conditions for the charter party, covering aspects such as freight, demurrage, cargo handling, port operations, notice of readiness, laytime, and cancellation procedures. It also outlines the responsibilities of the Owner and Charterer, emphasizing vessel suitability, regulatory compliance, and the handling of disputes and payments. Key information regarding the vessel, cargo, ports, and financial terms will be specified in Part I, "TANKVOY BOXES." The contract prioritizes the Government's rights for inspection and termination for convenience or cause, while also addressing warranties for vessel condition and operational compliance.

The Military Sealift Command Norfolk (MSC) has issued RFP N3220526R6030 for a firm-fixed-price contract to transport 150,000 barrels of JP8 fuel. The solicitation, issued on December 10, 2025, requires proposals by December 16, 2025, at 1000 Eastern Time. This unrestricted acquisition, under NAICS Code 483111, will utilize FAR Part 13 simplified procedures. Proposals must include a ship name, price, and signature to be considered. The vessel must be a clean, approved, double-hull tanker with an Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT), capable of carrying the specified cargo. It must meet specific criteria, including SIRE system participation, age requirements, and maximum dimensions (LOA 220 meters, DWT 60,000 MT). Loading will occur in Algeciras, Spain, and discharge in Mersin, Turkey, with laydays from January 30 to January 31, 2026. Contractors are advised of potential email delays and the Red Sea/Bab al-Mandeb Straits/Gulf of Aden as imminent danger pay locations. The RFP incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to contracting with entities from specific foreign regions and the use of unmanned aircraft systems. Offers must comply with all solicitation parts, particularly the detailed instructions in Part X and evaluation criteria in Part XI.