110-day Tanker Time Charter

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk is seeking proposals for a 110-day tanker time charter under solicitation N3220526R6083. This requirement is for a U.S. Jones Act-compliant vessel, specifically an Articulated Tug and Barge (ATB) or Integrated Tug and Barge (ITB), to transport clean petroleum products including JP5, F76, and JAA. Although the initial scope was for a 60-day period on the U.S. West Coast, amendments have since extended the charter to 110 days with delivery and redelivery at Port Arthur, Texas. The procurement process included a brief cancellation followed by a formal reopening. Proposals are evaluated based on price and solicitation compliance, with requirements for technical specifications, fuel consumption warranties, and four years of historical shipyard maintenance data. The contract follows the TANKTIME 2026 structure and includes mandatory pricing templates and Department of Labor wage determinations. The solicitation includes the base RFP, the TANKTIME 2026 contract template, and amendments that reflect the requirement's administrative history. This includes a brief cancellation and subsequent reopening. Operations are centered in the U.S. Gulf Coast, and the vessel must have an Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT).