Tanker Voyage Charter
ID: N3220526R6035Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSCHQ 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/workspace/contract/opp/65ed5b6f18c54711b2d77cfb99e985c4/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command Norfolk, is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract to charter a double-hull tanker capable of transporting a minimum of 240,000 barrels of JA1 fuel. The vessel must meet specific technical requirements, including an Inert Gas System and Segregated Ballast Tanks, with operations involving loading at Onsan, Korea, and discharging at Mesaieed, Qatar, and Sitra, Bahrain, during the laydays of February 7-8, 2026. This procurement is critical for ensuring reliable fuel transportation in support of military operations, and interested offerors must submit their proposals, including the ship's name and price, while adhering to various FAR and DFARS clauses. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact David Hamilton at david.k.hamilton19.civ@us.navy.mil or Eric Hatcher at ERIC.N.HATCHER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.

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    26R6035_RFP.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command Norfolk (MSC) is soliciting proposals (RFP N3220526R6035) for a firm-fixed-price contract to charter a U.S. or foreign flag double-hull tanker. The vessel must be capable of transporting a minimum of 240,000 barrels of JA1 fuel, meeting specific technical requirements including an Inert Gas System (IGS), Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT), and strict dimensional limitations. Key locations for the operation include loading at Onsan, Korea (S-OIL Terminal) and discharging at Mesaieed, Qatar, and Sitra, Bahrain. The laydays for the charter are February 7-8, 2026. Proposals must include the ship's name, price, and a signature. Offerors are advised to submit proposals promptly due to potential email delays and are reminded that expired offers will be excluded. Special conditions apply regarding operations in the Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandeb Straits, and Gulf of Aden, designated as imminent danger pay locations. The solicitation also outlines numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to contracting with entities in the Republic of Korea under the U.S.-ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), prohibiting certain foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems, and restrictions on business with the Maduro Regime and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
    TANKVOY 2024 (Rev. 1 (12-24)).pdf
    The MSC TANKVOY 2024 (Rev. 1 (12-24)) is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Military Sealift Command for Tanker Voyage Charter services. This revised solicitation incorporates Class Deviations 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004 and updates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to commercial products, services, and sustainable products. The document details the structure of the eventual Charter Party, comprising Standard Form 1449 and Parts I through IX, and outlines the hierarchy for resolving inconsistencies. Key aspects include comprehensive terms for vessel inspection, assignment, changes, disputes, payment, risk of loss, taxes, and termination. Specific conditions are laid out for freight, demurrage, cargo handling, port operations, notice of readiness, and laytime. The RFP emphasizes strict compliance with international and national regulations, safety standards, and environmental protocols, along with detailed vessel specifications and contractor responsibilities.
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