TANKER VOYAGE CHARTER

The Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, has issued Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N35C-27-021 to conduct market research for a tanker voyage charter. The requirement involves the transport of 100,000 BBLs of JP5 and 180,000 BBLs of F76, with loading intended at Subic Bay, Philippines, and discharge at Doraleh, Djibouti, and Diego Garcia, BIOT. The performance period specifies laydays commencing January 22, 2027, and cancelling January 23, 2027. Eligible vessels must be clean, double-hull tankers, either U.S. or foreign-flagged, equipped with an inert gas system and segregated ballast tanks. Technical constraints include a maximum length overall of 213.34 meters, a maximum beam of 50.00 meters, a maximum deadweight tonnage of 50,000 MT, and a maximum displacement of 180,000 MT. Vessels must be less than 20 years old for the duration of the charter; those exceeding 15 years must be enrolled in a classification society condition assessment program with a rating of 2 or better. Interested parties under NAICS 483111, with a small business size limit of 500 employees, must submit their company name, Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, contact information, and small business standing. Additionally, respondents should provide lump sum charter rates, demurrage, and any alternative ship features. Responses are due by November 18, 2027, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.