SAM #N32205-SS-N351-27-010

Navy market research for a 179-day ice-strengthened tanker charter

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is seeking market information for a single tanker charter supporting Defense Logistics Agency–Energy petroleum transport. - Buyer: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Sealift Program Office, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office N103B. - Requirement: One 179-day time charter for a clean, ice-strengthened, double-hull tanker with an inert gas system and segregated ballast tanks. This is a sources-sought request for market information, not a solicitation or award. - Cargo: 230,000 barrels of JA1, 230,000 barrels of JP8 and/or 200,000 barrels of F76; the vessel must also be capable of carrying JP5. - Vessel requirements: Under 20 years old during the charter; maximum 200 m length, 50 m beam, 45,000 MT deadweight, and 55,000 MT displacement; minimum speed of 13 knots; at least 10-ton crane capacity with reach to both sides; and maximum loading-arm height of 15 m. - Operational and safety requirements: Minimum specified ice class or equivalent, IMO Polar Code capability and Greenland operating approval, twin-screw propulsion or bow thruster, SOLAS approval for non-coastwise voyages, clean-fuel compliance in emission-control and polar regions, tank washing underway, and offshore and anchorage cargo operations. Respondents are asked to provide vessel particulars, Q88, certificates, availability, daily charter rate, positioning fee, fuel-consumption rates, stowage plans, and supporting documents. - Route: Intended delivery in St. Theodore, Greece, and redelivery in Piraeus, Greece. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs or vendors are named. DLA–Energy is the stated petroleum-transport customer. - Estimated value: Approximately $4.5 million–$12 million, an indicative estimate for the charter and related positioning costs.

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Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N351-27-010 is hereby posted. 

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