Open tender · United States · Public tender
Voluntary Tanker Agreement (VTA)
Ustranscom-AQ in the United States is inviting bids for “Voluntary Tanker Agreement (VTA)”. Bids close on 31 December 2027, 09:00 EST. Reference: HTC71124RW001. Who can bid: Must be a U.S.-flag vessel operator with clean product tankers over 20,000 DWT; Must have a valid Facility Clearance Level at the SECRET level granted by DCSA. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
A contingency charter for U.S.-flag clean product tankers over 20,000 DWT, for operators with a SECRET facility clearance
This is a contingency contract under the Voluntary Tanker Agreement for worldwide ocean transportation of clean bulk fuel products. Participants commit 100% of their U.S.-flag clean product tonnage over 20,000 DWT, including medium range tankers, ITBs and ATBs. The contract is activated by USTRANSCOM for contingency operations, with charter hire at the prevailing market rate plus 30%.
Who can win it
- Must be a U.S.-flag vessel operator with clean product tankers over 20,000 DWT
- Must have a valid Facility Clearance Level at the SECRET level granted by DCSA
- Personnel performing services must be U.S. citizens
Key facts
- Procedure
- Solicitation
- Contract period
- Charter period identified at activation, not to exceed 5 years
- Published
- 29 Apr 2024
- Reference
- HTC71124RW001
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