60-Day Tanker Time Charter

The Military Sealift Command is soliciting proposals for a 60-Day Tanker Time Charter (TANKTIME - SPOT) scheduled for February 2026. This FAR Part 12 acquisition requires the provision of a vessel and associated equipment maintained in Full Operational Status to perform missions as directed by the United States Government. The contract includes requirements for vessel readiness, such as passing government inspections for cargo handling gear, navigation, communication, and hull integrity. Specific operational mandates include providing daily position and status reports every six hours, performing fuel testing in accordance with ISO 8217:2005 standards, and ensuring the vessel arrives at the load port in a clean, gas-free condition. Additionally, the vessel must provide secure space meeting Open Storage Secret physical security requirements for handling classified material. Award will be made on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, utilizing a tiered category approach where the government first seeks Category 1 offers based on specific historical performance criteria before considering Category 2. Technical evaluation focuses on the vessel's capability as outlined in the TANKTIME requirements, while price evaluation covers charter hire rates, fuel costs, and other pricing elements. Offerors must submit proposals in Adobe Acrobat format, including a ship name, price, and verifiable signature. Large business offerors are required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, while small businesses are exempt. The contract also incorporates strict cybersecurity protocols, including vulnerability management for MECK laptops and compliance with CUI protection standards.