90-DAY TANKER TIME CHARTER

The U.S. Navy, via Naval Station Norfolk, is issuing a presolicitation for a 90‑day time charter of a single, clean, double‑hull tanker capable of carrying at least 235,000 barrels of clean product. The vessel must have an Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT). Lay‑days begin 29 September 2026 (cancelling 30 September 2026) with performance in the Mediterranean Sea, with charterer‑selected ports (e.g., St. Theodore, Greece for loading and Piraeus, Greece for redelivery). The solicitation is unrestricted; any qualified commercial tanker operator may submit a proposal. The response deadline is 08 September 2026. • Minimum cargo capacity: 235,000 barrels of clean product • Vessel requirements: double‑hull, IGS, SBT, U.S. or foreign flag • Charter period: approximately 90 days, starting late September 2026 • Performance area: Mediterranean Sea (Greek ports) • Submission deadline: 08 September 2026 (Thursday) • No set‑aside; unrestricted competition • Contact: LCDR Amy Hutchings, Contracting Officer (email & phone provided)