Description
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking information about the cost and availability of a U.S.-flagged, double-hull shallow draft tanker with segregated ballast tanks. The vessel should be capable of carrying a minimum of 40,000 BBL of JP8, JP5, JA1, or F76. The primary mission of the vessel is to serve as an afloat storage tanker, lighterage, and transfer over the shore in support of the Defense Logistics Agency-Energy (DLA-Energy). The charter period includes a base period of 365 days and an option period of 336 days. Interested parties should provide company information, vessel and rate information, and alternative proposals.
• The vessel should have a minimum cargo capacity of 40,000 BBL.
• The vessel should have segregated ballast tanks with double-valve isolation.
• The vessel should have a bow/jet thruster and a minimum of 3 segregations with double valve isolation.
• The vessel should have a minimum speed of 12 knots in moderate weather.
• The vessel should be able to serve as a floating storage platform and lighterage.