80-Day Tanker Time Charter

The Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSCHQ Norfolk), has issued a presolicitation notice under solicitation number N3220526R6095 for an 80-day tanker time charter. The government requires one clean, approved, double-hull tanker flying a U.S. or foreign flag. The vessel must feature an inert gas system, segregated ballast tanks, and the capacity to carry at least 235,000 barrels of clean product—specifically JA1 or F76—within its natural segregation in designated cargo tanks using double valve isolation. This procurement is identified under NAICS 483111 for Deep Sea Freight Transportation and PSC V124 for Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Marine Charter.

The charter period is approximately 80 days, with laydays commencing on June 29, 2026, and cancelling on June 30, 2026. The place of performance involves delivery at a range or port in the Mediterranean Sea at the charterer's option, with current intentions for St. Theodore, Greece. Redelivery is also designated for a range or port in the Mediterranean Sea at the charterer's option, with current intentions for Piraeus, Greece.

This requirement is unrestricted, allowing all responsible sources to submit a proposal for consideration. The decision for an unrestricted solicitation was based on market research and has received concurrence from the Director of Small Business Programs. Proposals are due by June 4, 2026, and the primary point of contact is Jordan Morrison. There are currently zero attachments associated with this notice.