Opportunity
SAM # N3220526R6127
MSC Norfolk Spot Charter for Double-Hull Tanker to Transport JP5 Fuel
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
August 06, 2026
Identifier
N3220526R6127
NAICS
483111
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk is seeking a double-hull tanker vessel for a spot voyage charter to transport U.S. Government petroleum cargo (JP5 fuel) from Deer Park, Texas to Namsen Statland, Norway. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103A) - Primary Requirement: - Charter of one clean, approved U.S. or foreign flag double-hull tanker vessel - Minimum capacity: 235,000 barrels of JP5 fuel - Vessel must have inert gas system, segregated ballast tanks, and meet specific size and operational criteria (max LOA 243.82m, max beam 32.30m, max DWT 51,000 MT, max displacement 100,000 MT) - Vessel age must be less than 20 years - Crew nationality restrictions apply - Must support INMARSAT/email/fax communications and QAR accommodations - Spain–Gibraltar next-port prohibition applies - Possible embarkation of up to 12 armed force protection personnel; optional contractor security team if activated - Products/Services Requested: - Voyage Charter Freight (lump sum, CLIN 2521M) - Demurrage (per day pro rata, CLIN 2521P) - Notable Requirements: - Laydays: 2–3 September (specific year not stated in summary) - Total laytime: 192 hours for loading/discharging - Firm-fixed-price contract under FAR Part 12 - Demurrage invoicing must be submitted within 120 days after final discharge - No specific OEMs or vessel manufacturers are named; open to qualified commercial tanker operators
Description
See attached RFP N3220526R6127