Opportunity

SAM #SS-26-155

Sources Sought: U.S. Flagged Shallow Draft Tanker Time Charter for MSC Norfolk

Buyer

MSC Norfolk

Posted

August 13, 2026

Respond By

August 21, 2026

Identifier

SS-26-155

NAICS

483111, 532411

The Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, is seeking information from potential vendors for a shallow draft tanker time charter. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, N103B - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the requirement is for a vessel meeting detailed specifications - Products/Services Requested: - One clean, U.S. flagged, double hull shallow draft tanker with segregated ballast tanks - Capable of carrying JP8, JP5, JA1, or F76 fuels - Minimum cargo capacity: 38,500 barrels - Vessel age: less than 20 years - Maximum length overall: 108 meters - Maximum deadweight tonnage: 8,000 metric tons - Equipped with bow/jet thruster - Minimum 3 segregations with double valve isolation - 3-ton boom or crane - Minimum speed: 12 knots - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be U.S. flagged and meet all specified technical and operational criteria - Charter includes a 12-month base period with two one-year options and one eleven-month option - Vessel must be capable of carrying multiple fuel types and have advanced cargo handling features

Description

Please see attached sources sought notice for Opt 2 of N3220524C4138

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