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Time Charter of U.S.-Flagged Shallow-Draft Tanker

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Response Deadline08/14/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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A U.S.-flagged, double-hull, shallow-draft tanker is sought under a time charter agreement for the strategic transportation of military fuels including JP8, JP5, JA1, and F76 within the INDOPACOM Area of Responsibility. The vessel must meet specific operational requirements to navigate shallow waters and support fuel logistics in the Western Pacific, with delivery and redelivery locations fixed in that region. The contract is designated as a Small Business Set Aside - Partial, indicating a portion of the award is reserved for small businesses, and it falls under NAICS code 483111 for water transportation of crude oil or petroleum products. The opportunity was posted on August 7, 2026, with responses due by August 14, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Defense through MSCHQ Norfolk, though no specific point of contact or precise performance location details are provided.

General Info

U.S.-flagged tanker chartered for military fuel transport in INDOPACOM, small business set aside, NAICS 483111.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA, JPN

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Timeline

PostedAug 7

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Response DeadlineAug 14

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08/14/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Provide a U.S.-flagged, double-hull, shallow-draft tanker under time charter for strategic fuel transport (JP8, JP5, JA1, F76) in the INDOPACOM AOR with delivery/redelivery in the Western Pacific.

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