Tanker Voyage Charter; U.S. West Coast
ID: N32205-SS-N351-25-007Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3b813acd4fbc4b088f44a3efb13dfd7c/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command, is seeking market information for the charter of a Jones Act compliant tanker to support its Strategic Sealift Program. The government requires a U.S. flagged, clean, double-hull tanker with a minimum capacity of 51,000 BBLS of JP5, primarily for transporting clean petroleum for the Defense Logistics Agency - Energy, with intended delivery from Selby, CA, to Anchorage, AK, starting January 3, 2025. Interested vendors must provide detailed vessel information, including characteristics, availability, pricing, and small business status, in response to the Sources Sought Notice (N32205-SS-N351-25-007) by November 8, 2024. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Matthew Price at matthew.r.price40.civ@us.navy.mil or Michelle D. James at michelle.d.james7.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    SS-25-007 Notice.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command's Strategic Sealift Program Support Office has issued a Sources Sought Notice (N32205-SS-N351-25-007) to gather market information for the charter of a Jones Act compliant tanker. The government seeks a U.S. flagged, clean, double-hull tanker with a minimum capacity of 51,000 BBLS of JP5, mainly for transporting clean petroleum for the Defense Logistics Agency - Energy. Key points include the intended delivery from Selby, CA, to Anchorage, AK, with laydays starting January 3, 2025. Interested vendors must provide detailed vessel information, including vessel characteristics, availability, pricing, and small business status, in response to this market survey by November 8, 2024. The document also outlines requirements for the vessel's age, length, draft, and speed, as per federal regulations concerning small business size standards in water transportation services. Responses will not be considered official offers nor will the government cover any associated costs.
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