SAM #N32205-SS-N351-26-169

Market Research for 60-Day Jones Act Tanker Time Charter (West Coast)

Military Sealift Command is conducting market research for a 60-day Jones Act tanker time charter on the U.S. West Coast, primarily Long Beach, CA. - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103A) - Contracting Officer: NIC Hatcher - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to U.S. shipowners/operators with eligible vessels - Products/Services Requested: - Charter of clean, U.S. Jones Act MR tanker vessel - Minimum capacity: 230,000 barrels JP5/F76/JAA - Vessel requirements: inert gas system, segregated ballast tanks, max LOA 675 ft, max DWT 50,000 MT, max beam 106 ft, max draft 36 ft, minimum speed 13 knots, minimum two cargo segregations with double valve isolation, cargo hose lifting capability on both port and starboard - Charter of clean, U.S. Jones Act ITB/ATB or non-connected tug and barge vessel - Minimum capacity: 150,000 barrels JP5/F76/JAA - Vessel requirements: inert gas system, segregated ballast tanks, max LOA 675 ft, max DWT 50,000 MT, max beam 106 ft, max draft 36 ft, minimum speed 9-10 knots, minimum two cargo segregations with double valve isolation, cargo hose lifting capability on both port and starboard - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessels must be U.S. Jones Act compliant - Age, size, speed, and cargo segregation criteria specified - Vessels must support Defense Logistics Agency-Energy petroleum transport - Charter period is 60 days, with vessel availability required in October-November - Vessels must be capable of handling JP5, F76, and JAA petroleum products - Market research only; no contract award at this stage

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