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90-DAY TANKER TIME CHARTER

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N3220526R6132Federal

Response Deadline09/08/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia, has issued solicitation N3220526R6132 for a 90-day tanker time charter. This request for proposals, categorized under NAICS code 483111, seeks a Tanker Time Charter (TANKTIME - SPOT) scheduled for February 2026. The procurement includes comprehensive requirements regarding vessel specifications, charter periods, and specific delivery and redelivery locations. The solicitation is governed by Standard Form 1449 and includes detailed contract clauses, FAR and DFARS regulations, and specific evaluation criteria for offerors. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Primary coordination for this requirement is managed by LCDR Amy Hutchings and Eric Hatcher.

General Info

DoD seeks a 90-day tanker time charter for February 2026 via solicitation N3220526R6132.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA, GRC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Military Sealift Command Tanker Time Charter RFP February 2026

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26R6132_Fuel.xlsx

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26R6132_RFP.pdf

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 2

Solicitation

Type ChangedSep 2

Solicitation → Presolicitation

Response DeadlineSep 8

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/08/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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LCDR Hutchings Amy

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ERIC HATCHER

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Full Description

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RFP N3220526R6312 IS HEREBY RELEASED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS.

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