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U.S. Flag LNG Tanker/Barge Charter

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Federal

Response Deadline10/29/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

488310 - Port and Harbor Operations

Place of Performance

VA, CUB

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N32205-SS-N103-27-011.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Tanker (LNG) Voyage Charter

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Timeline

PostedOct 27

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Response DeadlineOct 29

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Response Deadline

10/29/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 1 day

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Provides a U.S. Flag vessel to transport and discharge 50,000 MMBTU (~2,200 CBM) of LNG for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command projects at NSGB Pier C. Performs cryogenic handling, controlled offloading at 250 cubic meters per hour, and mooring analysis per UFC 4-159-03. Requires vessel with PERC for 6" LNG hose and ESD umbilical. Delivers the completed discharge of LNG for terminal cooldown.

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