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This is a sources sought notice for market research regarding the charter of a tanker LNG vessel. The vessel must be capable of carrying a minimum of 50,000 mmbtu of liquefied natural gas to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Specific vessel dimensions, capacity, pumpout pressure, unloading rate, and connection requirements are detailed. The cargo specifics include 50,000 mmbtu of LNG with special handling and discharge requirements. The loading port is Portland Bight, Jamaica, and the discharging port is Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Respondents are requested to indicate if their vessel can meet specific laycan dates. Interested parties must provide company information, including small business standing and Unique Entity Identifier. Vessel and rate information, including name, description, flag, lumpsum, and demurrage rates, is also required. The small business size standard for this service (NAICS ****) is 1,050 employees. Responses are requested via email by Thursday, April 16, 2026, prior to 11:00 AM Eastern Time.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the LNG cargo, but requests respondents to indicate if their vessel can meet specific laycan dates: April 27 - May 01, 2026; May 18 - May 22, 2026; and June 08 - June 12, 2026.
The bid notice requires companies to provide their name, telephone number, email address, small business standing (e. g. , small or large business, HUBZone status), and Unique Entity Identifier. Large businesses are requested to provide details regarding possible subcontracting opportunities. Vessels must meet or exceed all specified requirements for dimensions, capacity, pumpout pressure, unloading rate, and mooring analysis.