SAM #SS-26-131

MSC seeks U.S.-flagged double hull medium range tanker for extended time charter in Western Pacific

The Military Sealift Command (MSC), part of the Department of the Navy and based at the Norfolk Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103B), is seeking information for an extended time charter of a U.S.-flagged double hull medium range (MR) tanker. - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command (MSC), Norfolk Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103B) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; vessel manufacturers and operators of U.S.-flagged MR tankers are relevant - Products/Services Requested: - Extended term time charter for a clean, approved U.S.-flagged double hull medium range tanker - Vessel must have segregated ballast tanks and carry a minimum of 310 barrels of JP8, JP5, JA1, or F76 fuel - Vessel requirements: - Under 20 years old - Maximum length: 190 meters - Maximum deadweight: 48,500 metric tons - Minimum speed: 13 knots - Minimum 3 segregations with double valve isolation - 10-ton boom lift capacity - Ability to conduct simultaneous consols at two stations underway - Operating area: Western Pacific/Sea of Japan - Delivery and redelivery ports in the Western Pacific - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be U.S.-flagged and double hull - Must meet clean and approval standards - Specific technical requirements for age, size, speed, fuel types, and operational capabilities - Option period available for extended charter - No administrative or procedural details included; focus is on technical and operational vessel requirements.

Description

MSC REQUESTS INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRICE AND AVAILABILITY OF A CLEAN APPROVED U.S. FLAGGED DOUBLE HULL MEDIUM RANGE (MR) TANKER.

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***THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR AN OPTION EVALUATION AND WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO EXERCISE AN OPTION ON AN EXISTING CHARTER CONTRACT.

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