Opportunity

SAM #SS-26-166

Medium Range Tanker Time Charter (Extended Term) Sources Sought Notice

Buyer

MSC Norfolk

Posted

September 02, 2026

Respond By

September 04, 2026

Identifier

SS-26-166

NAICS

483111

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103B), part of the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy, is seeking information from industry for a Medium Range (MR) Tanker Time Charter (Extended Term). - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command (MSC) - Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103B) - Service Requested: - Time charter of a clean, approved U.S. flagged double hull MR tanker - Vessel must have segregated ballast tanks - Minimum capacity: 310 barrels of JP8, JP5, JA1, or F76 fuel - Vessel requirements: - Maximum age: 20 years - Maximum length: 190 meters - Minimum speed: 13 knots - Must meet specific operational and safety standards - Operating area: Pacific Ocean, specifically Western Pacific/Sea of Japan - Delivery and redelivery ports in the Western Pacific/Sea of Japan - Charter Period: - Base period: 1 year - Option for an additional 1-year extension - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned - Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be U.S. flagged and meet all regulatory and operational criteria - Clean tanker with double hull and segregated ballast tanks - Capable of transporting multiple types of military fuel

Description

Please see attached Sources Sought Notice SS-26-166

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