TANKER (LNG) VOYAGE CHARTER

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk is conducting market research to identify U.S. flag vessels or barges for a voyage charter to transport approximately 50,000 MMBTU of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This inquiry establishes a technical baseline to assess market capability regarding specific vessel constraints and delivery timelines. The Navy will use the information gathered, including vessel descriptions and delivery availability, to inform the acquisition strategy for a potential future solicitation. Performance involves maritime logistics and unloading at the naval installation in Cuba. The destination port imposes specific physical and operational limits, including displacement, length, and draft maximums. Vessels must also have specialized unloading hardware, such as umbilical and emergency release systems, to interface with the terminal. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking U.S. flag vessels or barges for a voyage charter to deliver approximately 50,000 MMBTU (about 2,200 CBM) of LNG to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB), Cuba. This cargo is intended for the initial cooldown of a new LNG terminal and storage facility, requiring specific cryogenic handling.