80-Day Tanker Time Charter

SOL #: N3220526R6095Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

MSCHQ NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

Marine Charter For Things (V124)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c154b6dd43ea489bb5cec84d12f713fa/view

Timeline

Posted

May 29, 2026

Last Updated

May 29, 2026

Response Deadline

Jun 4, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy (DEPT OF THE NAVY) is issuing a Presolicitation for an 80-Day Tanker Time Charter. This opportunity seeks a qualified tanker to transport clean product in the Mediterranean Sea. Responses to this presolicitation are due by June 4, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for one, clean, approved, U.S. or foreign flag, double-hull tanker. The vessel must feature an inert gas system and segregated ballast tanks, capable of carrying a minimum of 235,000 bbls of clean product (intentions JA1 or F76) within its natural segregation, utilizing double valve isolation.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Presolicitation for a Time Charter
Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6095
Period of Performance: Approximately 80 days, with laydays commencing June 29, 2026, and canceling June 30, 2026.
Set-Aside: Unrestricted. This decision is based on the Contracting Officer's market research, and all responsible sources may submit a proposal.
Response Due: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Published: May 29, 2026

Place of Performance

Delivery: Mediterranean Sea, Range and Port in Charterer's Option (Intentions St. Theodore, Greece).
Redelivery: Mediterranean Sea, Range and Port in Charterer's Option (Intentions Piraeus, Greece).

Contact Information

Primary Contact: Jordan Morrison, jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil, 564-230-3633
Secondary Contact: ERIC HATCHER, ERIC.N.HATCHER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 564-230-3114