TANKER (LNG) VOYAGE CHARTER

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting a Sources‑Sought market research for a charter of a U.S.‑flag or foreign‑flag LNG tanker or barge to perform the first LNG delivery to the new NSGB Pier C terminal (Guantánamo Bay, Cuba). The cargo – 50,000 MMBTU (≈2,200 m³) of LNG – will be loaded at Portland Bight, Jamaica and discharged at the naval base to complete the terminal’s cooldown and storage‑tank commissioning. Required vessel characteristics include a minimum cargo capacity of 4,000‑15,000 m³, displacement ≤41,000 t, LOA ≤256 m, beam ≤32 m, draft ≤10 m, pump‑out pressure 150 PSIG, unloading rate 250 m³/hr (daylight‑only), flanged connection with powered emergency‑release coupling to six terminal‑provided LNG hoses, ESD umbilical, and LNG saturated pressure 5‑20 PSIG (average 10 PSIG). The carrier must conduct its own mooring analysis and meet UFC 4‑159‑03 Service Type I mooring criteria (35 kt sustained winds, 1 kt current). Lay‑can windows are 27 Apr‑01 May 2026, 18‑22 May 2026, and 08‑12 Jun 2026. Respondents must submit company information (including small‑business status per NAICS 483111, HUB‑zone status, UEI, and sub‑contracting opportunities for large firms), detailed vessel description (name, flag, specifications), lump‑sum and demurrage rates, and a statement confirming compliance with all technical requirements. Responses are due by 1100 EST, 16 Apr 2026, via email to Jordan Morrison (jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil).

Notice ID

153d157e5250491c96ca684f495ead16

Solicitation Number

N32205-SS-N103-26-090

NAICS Code

N/A

Classification Code

V124