Description
The Navy’s Military Sealift Command is seeking market information for a one‑year (eleven‑month base) charter of a U.S.–flagged, Jones‑Act compliant, double‑hull tanker capable of transporting up to 310,000 barrels of clean petroleum (JP‑8, JP‑5, JA‑1, or F‑76). Respondents must provide vessel specifications, daily rates, and related commercial data. The solicitation is a Sources‑Sought (RF I) notice; responses are not offers and do not obligate the government.
• Required vessel: U.S. flag, double‑hull, Inert Gas System, ≤20 yr age (≤15 yr vessels must be in a Classification Society Condition Assessment Program).
• Minimum cargo capacity 310,000 bbl, draft ≤12 m, speed ≥13 kn, deadweight ≤48,500 t, three segregation compartments ≥50,000 bbl each, and ability to install two consolidation stations.
• Respondents must submit company details, vessel data, daily charter rate for the 11‑month period, and security clearance status by 13 Nov 2026, 1300 ET.