Opportunity
SAM #N3220524C4137
Sources Sought: Time Charter for U.S. Flagged Shallow Draft Tanker
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
August 14, 2026
Identifier
N3220524C4137
NAICS
483113, 532411, 483111
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103B), under the Department of the Navy, is seeking information from potential sources for a time charter of a shallow draft tanker. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Military Sealift Command (MSC) - Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, N103B - Requirement Overview: - Time charter of one clean, U.S. flagged, double-hull shallow draft tanker - Vessel must have segregated ballast tanks and be capable of carrying JP8, JP5, JA1, or F76 fuels - Minimum cargo capacity: 38,500 barrels - Minimum speed: 12 knots - Vessel must meet specific size, age, and equipment requirements - Period of Performance: - 12-month base period - Two one-year option periods - One eleven-month option period - Location: Performance in Japan - No specific OEMs or vessel manufacturers are named; the opportunity is open to qualified vessel owners/operators - Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be U.S. flagged and meet all regulatory and technical specifications for fuel transport - Clean, double-hull construction and segregated ballast tanks are mandatory - Vessel must be capable of carrying multiple fuel types - Strict minimums for cargo capacity and speed
Description
Please see SS-26-154 for additional details for this Option Exercise