Opportunity
SAM #N32205-SS-N103-26-122
Market Research for U.S. Flag LNG Tanker Voyage Charter to Guantanamo Bay
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
June 02, 2026
Respond By
June 05, 2026
Identifier
N32205-SS-N103-26-122
NAICS
483111
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Strategic Sealift Program Management Support Office in Norfolk, VA is conducting market research for a potential LNG tanker voyage charter 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: - LNG Tanker Voyage Charter - U.S. flag vessel required - Minimum capacity: 50,000 MMBTU (approx. 2,200 CBM) of liquefied natural gas - Vessel specifications: - Gross volumetric capacity: 4,000 to 15,000 cubic meters - Maximum displacement: 41,000 metric tons - Length overall: 256 meters - Laden draft: 10 meters - Beam: 32 meters - Pump-out pressure: 150 PSIG - Unloading rate: 250 cubic meters per hour - Flanged unloading connection with powered emergency release coupling to 6 LNG hoses - Emergency shutdown umbilical - Mooring analysis compliant with UFC 4-159-03 Mooring Service Type I - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be U.S. flag - Specialized unloading and emergency shutdown capabilities - Delivery to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - Delivery windows specified for July and August - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to U.S. flag LNG tanker operators and shipowners - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - Contracting and program management at MSC HQS Norfolk, VA
Description
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