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U.S.-Flagged MR Tanker Time Charter

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Response Deadline07/31/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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A U.S.-flagged, double-hull medium-range tanker is being procured under a time charter arrangement to support military fuel transportation and afloat storage operations across the Pacific theater, with a primary focus on enabling underway replenishment and sustaining extended naval deployments. The vessel must comply with all U.S. flag requirements and be structurally certified for the safe handling and storage of military-grade fuels under austere maritime conditions. Operations will include direct support to naval task forces through refueling at sea, extended loiter periods in forward operating areas, and logistical resilience in contested or remote environments. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 483111, indicating it is part of a broader Department of Defense initiative managed by Navy command elements based in Norfolk. Bids must be submitted by the deadline of July 31, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 24, 2026, and performance expected to commence immediately following award, with no set-aside provisions indicated.

General Info

U.S.-flagged tanker chartered for Pacific fuel transport, underway replenishment, and austere military storage operations.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA

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Timeline

PostedJul 24

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Response DeadlineJul 31

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Response Deadline

07/31/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 5 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Time charter of a U.S.-flagged, double-hull MR tanker for military fuel transport and afloat storage in the Pacific, supporting underway refueling and extended operations.

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