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Long-Term Jones Act-Compliant Tanker Charter for Clean Petroleum Products

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Response Deadline07/15/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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A U.S.-flagged, Jones Act-compliant tanker is required to support Department of Defense operations by transporting clean petroleum products including F76, JP5, JP8, and JA1, with the capability to conduct offshore lightering and anchorage operations. The vessel must be fully compliant with U.S. maritime regulations and capable of operating in strategic maritime environments to ensure reliable fuel delivery for military assets. The contract is structured as a long-term charter agreement with no set-aside provisions and is classified under NAICS code 483111 for water transportation of crude oil and petroleum products. Performance will be coordinated through the Military Sealift Command Norfolk office, with all operations focused on supporting DoD logistics needs. Bidders must respond by July 15, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 1, 2026, indicating an open procurement process for qualified U.S.-owned and operated maritime contractors.

General Info

U.S.-flagged tanker to transport military fuels via long-term charter, compliant with Jones Act, for DoD logistics.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation View NAICS

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

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PostedJul 1

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Response DeadlineJul 15

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07/15/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Full Description

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Provide a U.S.-flagged, Jones Act-compliant tanker to transport clean petroleum products (F76, JP5, JP8, JA1) with offshore lightering and anchorage capabilities for DoD operations.

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