Opportunity
SAM #N3220527R6011
Navy spot charter for a tanker voyage carrying clean petroleum product from the U.K. to Cyprus
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
October 14, 2026
Respond By
October 20, 2026
Identifier
N3220527R6011
NAICS
483111
The U.S. Navy is seeking a spot tanker charter to move clean petroleum product from the United Kingdom to Cyprus. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Strategic Sealift Program Support Office (N103A), Norfolk. - Requirement: Charter one suitable tanker to carry at least 15,000 barrels of clean product, with JPTS identified as the intended cargo, from SKJ Terminal in Killingholme, U.K., to PSD–RAF Akrotiri Terminal in Cyprus. - Vessel and operating requirements: The tanker must be clean, approved, double-hulled, and U.S.- or foreign-flagged, with an inert gas system and segregated ballast tanks. The solicitation also specifies cargo compatibility, inspections, crew and vessel certifications, mooring and equipment requirements, a cargo control room, and a 10-ton crane. - Other notable conditions: The vessel must be less than 20 years old and provide specified communications capability and QAR accommodations. The charter includes restrictions on the next port after the Port of New York, may require accommodation of up to 12 armed force protection personnel, and includes provisions for an optional contractor security team. Total permitted laytime is 312 hours; the Government may extend performance for up to six months. - Pricing structure: CLIN 2521M is lump-sum voyage charter freight; CLIN 2521P is demurrage priced per day, pro rata. Rates are to be established in the solicitation’s pricing schedule. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, vessel owner, or specific commercial vendor is named. The requested procurement is a maritime charter service, not a specified manufactured product. - Solicitation: N3220527R6011; unrestricted competition.
Description
Please see the attached RFP N3220527R6011 and supporting documents.