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TANKER VOYAGE CHARTER

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N3220526R6018Federal

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Contract N3220526P5018, awarded by Military Sealift Command Norfolk, is a firm-fixed-price tanker voyage charter for the transport of clean product (JA1). The requirement specifies a double-hull tanker vessel with a capacity of at least 235,000 barrels, a length overall not exceeding 200 meters, and a deadweight tonnage of 70,000 metric tons or less. The vessel must participate in the SIRE system and hold SMC, ISSC, and COI certifications. Award was based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, evaluating technical capability and price, with a requirement for large business offerors to provide a subcontracting plan. The scope of work includes comprehensive maritime security operations to protect the vessel against piracy, terrorism, and armed robbery in high-risk areas. This requires the deployment of at least four ISO 28007-certified armed security personnel equipped with approved 5.56 mm or 7.62 mm rifles and shotguns. Strict adherence to tank cleaning and cargo compatibility standards is mandated per MIL-STD-3004-1, MIL-HDBK-291(SH), and Energy Institute HM 50, including certification by a Certified Marine Chemist. Contract administration is managed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic invoicing and payment via DoDAAC N50082.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contract Value

$2,625,000

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

VA, BHR

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

TSP TANKERS HOLDINGS LLC

Award Issued Date

Documents

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MSC TANKVOY 2024 Revision 1 (12-24) Request for Proposals

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N3220526R6018 - Request for Proposals for Tanker Vessel

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
Contacts
David Hamilton
contact@example.gov
Eric Hatcher
contact@example.gov
+1 (555) 000-0000

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  1. Action Code: Presolicitation
  2. Date: 06 November 2025
  3. Fiscal Year: 2026
  4. Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
  5. Product or Service Code: V124 - Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Marine Charter
  6. Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511
  7. Subject: Tanker Voyage Charter
  8. Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6018
  9. Closing Response Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025, at 1300 Eastern Time
  10. Contract Point of Contact: David Hamilton, contact@example.gov; +1 (555) 000-0000
  11. Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD
  12. Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD
  13. Contract Line Item Number: N/A
  14. Contract Award Date: TBA
  15. Contractor: TBD
  16. Description:  One, clean, approved, U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tanker, with an inert gas system and segregated ballast tanks that is capable of carrying a minimum of 235,000 bbls of clean product (intentions JA1) within vessel’s natural segregation in designated cargo tanks with double valve isolation.
  17.  Place of Contract Performance:  The intended loading port/place is Ulsan, Korea (SK Energy Terminal); and the intended discharging ports/places are Mesaieed, Qatar (QATEX Limited Terminal), and Sitra, Bahrain (BAPCO Terminal).  The laydays commence 07 December and cancel 08 December 2025, and the period of performance is one voyage.
  18. Set-aside Status: N/A.  The decision to release this procurement as “Unrestricted” is based on the Contracting Officer’s knowledge of the market and applicable market research.  All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.   The MSC Deputy Associate Director of Small Business Programs concurred with this decision.

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