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U.S. Department Of Defense·United States of America

179-day Tanker Time Charter

Closes 11/11/2027$1.8M – $5.4MRequest for Information
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Description

This Sources‑Sought Notice seeks market information for a 179‑day time charter of a clean, ice‑strengthened double‑hull tanker capable of transporting JP8, JP5, JP8, and/or JA1 fuels. The charter will support the Defense Logistics Agency – Energy and will operate out of Greece, requiring compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, and IMO Polar Code standards. Respondents must provide vessel details, daily charter rates, and extensive certification data. • Vessel must be ≤ 20 years old, double‑hull, ice‑class (GL‑E2/ABS‑B0/FS‑1B) and able to meet specific draft limits for JP8 (≤ 12 m), JA1 (≤ 11.8 m), and F76 (≤ 9.5 m). • Cargo capacity up to 230,000 bbl JP8/JA1 and 200,000 bbl F76, with a minimum speed of 13 knots and required crane (≥ 10 t). • Required documentation includes classification society certificates, Polar Code compliance, stowage plans, fuel consumption data, and daily charter pricing.

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Contact

Matthew Price(Primary Contact)

[email protected]

(757) 341-3348

Key dates

Opened
10/26/2026
Closes
11/11/2027
Duration
179 days

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Information
Industry
Shipping Services
NAICS
483111
Solicitation №
N32205-SS-N351-27-010

Budget estimate

$1,790,000 – $5,370,000

Based on industry benchmarks for a 45,000‑DWT double‑hull tanker, daily charter rates typically range from $10,000 to $30,000. Over a 179‑day period this yields an estimated contract value between roughly $1.8 million and $5.4 million, depending on vessel age, fuel‑type compliance, and market conditions.

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