55-DAY JONES ACT TANKER TIME CHARTER

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking proposals for a 55-day Jones Act tanker time charter. The contract involves providing up to two U.S. Jones Act articulated tug and barge systems capable of transporting JP5/F76/JAA. The performance period is approximately 55 days, with laydays scheduled in November 2025. Proposals are due by October 27, 2025.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: N3220526R6012
Notice Type: Presolicitation
Posted Date: October 20, 2025
Response Deadline: October 27, 2025
NAICS Code: 483111 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: V124
Issuing Office: MSC NORFOLK
Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE NAVY
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Primary Contact: David Hamilton
City: NORFOLK
State: VA
ZIP Code: 23511-2313
AI Product/Service: service

Description

Action Code: Presolicitation
Date: 20 October 2025
Fiscal Year: 2026
Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
Product or Service Code: V124 - Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Marine Charter
Contracting Office Address: 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23511
Subject: 55-day Jones Act Tanker Time Charter
Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R6012
Closing Response Date: Monday, 27 October 2025
Contract Point of Contact or Contracting Officer: David Hamilton david.k.hamilton19.civ@us.navy.mil; 564-230-3260 and Nic Hatcher eric.n.hatcher2.civ@us.navy.mil; 564-230-3114
Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD
Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD
Contract Line Item Number: N/A
Contract Award Date: TBA
Contractor: TBD
Description: Up to two, clean, approved, U.S. Jones Act Articulated Tug and Barge (ATB) or Integrated Tug and Barge (ITB)(or until needs of the Government have been met), with Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT) and an Inert Gas System (or equivalent system, if necessary, by regulation). Each must be capable of carrying a minimum of 150,000 BBLS of JP5/F76/JAA within vessel’s natural segregation in designated cargo tanks with double valve isolation.
Place of Contract Performance: The place/range of delivery is the U.S. Gulf Coast Port; and the place/range of redelivery is the U.S. East Coast Port. The first ATB/ITB laydays commence 15 November and cancel 18 November 2025, and the second ATB/ITB laydays commence 20 November and cancel 25 November 2025. The period of performance will be about 55 days.
Set-aside Status: N/A. The decision to release this procurement as “Unrestricted” is based on the Contracting Officer’s knowledge of the market and applicable market research. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. The Deputy Associate Director of Small Business Programs has concurred with this decision.

Key dates

October 20, 2025Posted Date
October 27, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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Frequently asked questions

55-DAY JONES ACT TANKER TIME CHARTER is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.