Opportunity
SAM #N32205-SS-N103-26-110
Market Research for U.S. Flag LNG Tanker Charter to Guantanamo Bay
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
May 08, 2026
Identifier
N32205-SS-N103-26-110
NAICS
483111
The Military Sealift Command is conducting market research for a U.S. flag LNG tanker voyage charter to deliver liquefied natural gas to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Strategic Sealift Program Management Support Office (Norfolk, VA) - Products/Services Requested: - Charter of a U.S. flag LNG tanker or barge - Minimum cargo: 50,000 MMBTU (approx. 2,200 CBM) of LNG - Vessel specifications: - Max displacement: 41,000 metric tons - Max length: 256 meters - Max laden draft: 10 meters - Max beam: 32 meters - LNG tank capacity: 4,000–15,000 CBM - Pump-out pressure: 150 PSIG - Unloading rate: 250 CBM/hour - Flanged unloading connection with powered emergency release coupling - Emergency shutdown umbilical - Mooring analysis per UFC 4-159-03 Mooring Service Type I - Delivery to NSGB Pier C, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - Cryogenic handling and controlled offloading required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only U.S. flag vessels are eligible - Respondents must provide detailed vessel and company information - Availability required for laycan dates in May, June, and July 2026 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the notice - No part numbers or commercial product lines are referenced
Description
Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N103-26-110.