Tanker Voyage Charter
ID: N3220525R4066Type: Presolicitation
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/d2f26b24c5754b78834da88be094ed19/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 10, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command Norfolk, is soliciting proposals for a tanker voyage charter under Request for Proposal (RFP) N3220525R4066. The procurement aims to acquire a vessel capable of transporting a minimum of 12,000 barrels of clean product, specifically requiring a U.S. or foreign flagged double-hull tanker equipped with an Inert Gas System and segregated ballast tanks, in compliance with stringent safety and environmental regulations. This charter is critical for logistical operations, with the intended loading port in Killingholme, UK, and the discharging port in Akrotiri, Cyprus, while adhering to specific vessel size and draft restrictions. Proposals are due by April 10, 2025, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Brandon Page at brandon.a.page.civ@us.navy.mil or Robbin A. Jefferson at robbin.a.jefferson.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

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25R4066 RFP.pdf
Apr 3, 2025, 8:05 PM UTC
The Military Sealift Command Norfolk has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) N3220525R4066 under FAR 13.5 for acquiring a vessel capable of transporting a minimum of 12,000 barrels of clean product. Proposals are due by 10 April 2025. The acquisition requires a U.S. or foreign flagged double-hull tanker equipped with an Inert Gas System and segregated ballast tanks, adhering to specific conditions detailed in the TANKVOY 2024 document. Essential requirements include the provision of safety and inspection certifications, vessel dimensions constraints, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations. The intended loading port is Killingholme, UK, and the discharging port is Akrotiri, Cyprus, with significant restrictions on vessel size and draft. The document emphasizes the need for timely submission and includes notes regarding communication delays due to email security. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability and compliance with stringent operational requirements. The important contractual terms addressing labor standards and environmental stipulations are also highlighted to ensure adherence to federal regulations during the execution of the contract.
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