Description
This solicitation seeks a commercial tanker (or tug‑and‑barge unit) to perform a 60‑day time charter transporting JP‑5/F76 fuel between West Coast ports under a firm‑fixed‑price contract. The award will be based on the lowest “dollars‑per‑barrel‑carried” rate that is technically acceptable. The vessel must meet minimum capacity (260,000 bbl for MR tankers or 150,000 bbl for tug‑barge), be listed in the SIRE system with a recent Q‑88 inspection, and satisfy extensive safety, certification, and reporting requirements. Offers are due 20 Oct 2026 11:00 ET, and the charter is slated to commence lay‑days on 15 Dec 2026.
• Minimum vessel capacity: 260 k bbl (MR) or 150 k bbl (tug‑barge).
• Evaluation metric: dollars per barrel carried, using a fuel price of $1,604.88/metric ton.
• Required certifications: current SIRE/Q‑88, class society safety‑management, flag‑state security, USCG inspection, and compliance with MARPOL, OPA 90, etc.
• Reporting: 6‑hour position reports, pre‑arrival notices, monthly voyage abstracts, and fuel‑consumption statements.
• Lay‑days window: 15 Dec 2026 start, 18 Dec 2026 cancel, with an approximate 60‑day charter period.