TANKER VOYAGE CHARTER

Contract N3220526P5117, awarded under solicitation N3220526R6069, is a firm-fixed-price tanker voyage charter issued by the Military Sealift Command Norfolk for the transport of government cargo under strictly defined operational and security parameters. The contract mandates the use of U.S.-flag commercial vessels, with preference applied under FAR 52.247-64 Alternate I, and requires full compliance with MIL-STD-3004-1 for cargo tank cleanliness, gas-free certification by a qualified Marine Chemist, and adherence to SIRE inspection standards within six months of laydays. Technical acceptability is evaluated as a pass/fail threshold under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with proposals required to demonstrate vessel readiness through verified compliance with TANKVOY Boxes 1–7, including inert gas systems, segregated ballast tanks, and cargo compatibility. The period of performance is tightly defined, running from 02 May 2026 to 09 May 2026, with delivery occurring at discharge ports designated by the Charterer, and acceptance governed by government inspection at origin or destination based on operational need. Pricing is unspecified at award, with freight and one day of demurrage included as lump-sum items, and reimbursable CLINs subject to funding ceilings and notification triggers at 85% consumption. The contract requires a minimum four-person armed security team per vessel, subject to ISO 28007 certification, valid TWIC clearance, and strict weapon qualification standards per OPNAVINST 3591.1, with ammunition including 500 rounds per rifle and tracer rounds. Personnel must complete DD Form 2760 and MSC-specific acknowledgments prior to embarkation and remain under government control, with potential for immediate disarmament if U.S. military personnel board. Temperature-sensitive cargoes must be maintained below 135°F, and demurrage applies regardless of heating failures. Offerors must have active UEI and CAGE codes registered in SAM.gov and comply with cybersecurity requirements including FAR 52.204-7012 Revision 1 and DFARS 252.204-7018, prohibiting procurement of covered telecommunications equipment. Small business subcontracting plans are mandatory for large businesses under FAR 52.219-9 Alternate and DFARS 252.