N3220523C4144
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
N103/N321 - R. Norris - contract award evergreen state (US east coast tanker charter). The work involves the time charter of the U.S.-flagged, jones act compliant, double hull tanker evergreen state, equipped with an Inert Gas System (IGS) and segregated ballast tanks (SBTS), capable of carrying a minimum of 310,000 bbls of clean petroleum products (intention JP8, JP5, F76) within designated cargo tanks with double valve isolation. The tanker provides support for Department of Defense/Defense Logistics Agency energy requirements and must meet specific vessel capabilities and compliance standards as outlined in the contract.
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Blue Bell, PA 19422 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Est. Average FTE
609
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been shortened from 12/08/27 to 01/08/26 and the Potential Award value has increased 7% from $143,176,500 to $153,176,500.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $2,028,635 of funded backlog and $27,913,635 of unfunded backlog unused, which is typically due to unexercised options.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $2,028,635 of funded backlog and $27,913,635 of unfunded backlog unused, which is typically due to unexercised options.
American Petroleum Tankers was awarded
Definitive Contract N3220523C4144 (N32205-23-C-4144)
for Evergreen State US East Coast Tanker Charter (N103/N321)
worth up to $153,176,500
by MSC Headquarters
in January 2023.
The contract
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded
through solicitation Jones Act US East Coast Tanker
full & open
with
NAICS 483111 and
PSC V124
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $27,913,635 and funded backlog of $2,028,635, though the contract is complete, so backlog may not be realized.
DOD Announcements
Nov 2022:
American Petroleum Tankers LLC, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, is awarded a $25,367,500 firm-fixed-price with reimbursable elements contract (N3220523C4144) for time charter of one U.S.-flagged Jones Act compliant, double hull tanker Evergreen State to provide support for Department of Defense/Defense Logistics Agency Energy requirements. This contract includes a 12-month base period with three 12-month option periods, and one 11-month option period which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $131,806,500. Work will be performed worldwide and is expected to be completed if all options are exercised, by December 2027. Working capital (Transportation) funds in the amount of $25,367,500 are obligated for fiscal 2023, and will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposals solicited via the System for Award Management website and one offer was received. The Navy's Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity (N3220523C4144).
Nov 2022: American Petroleum Tankers LLC, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, is awarded a $25,367,500 firm-fixed-price with reimbursable elements contract (N3220523C4144) for time charter of one U.S.-flagged Jones Act compliant, double hull tanker Evergreen State to provide support for Department of Defense/Defense Logistics Agency Energy requirements. This contract includes a 12-month base period with three 12-month option periods, and one 11-month option period which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $131,806,500. Work will be performed worldwide and is expected to be completed if all options are exercised, by December 2027. Working capital (Transportation) funds in the amount of $25,367,500 are obligated for fiscal 2023, and will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposals solicited via the System for Award Management website and one offer was received. The Navy's Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity (N3220523C4144).
Jan 2024: American Petroleum Tankers LLC, Blue Bay, Pennsylvania (N3220523C4144), is being awarded a $26,169,000 option (P00002) for the fixed-price portion of a previously awarded, firm-fixed-price contract, with reimbursable elements, to exercise a 366-day option in support of the Department of Defense Logistics Agency Energy for the operation and crewing of the oil tanker M/T Evergreen State. This contract includes a 12-month base period with three 12-month option periods and one 11-month option period which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $131,806,500. Work will be performed worldwide and is expected to be completed, if all options are exercised, by December 2027. Fiscal 2024 working capital funds (transportation) in the amount of $26,169,000 are obligated, and will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposals solicited via the System for Award Management website, and one offer was received. Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity (N3220523C4144).
Jan 2024: American Petroleum Tankers LLC, Blue Bay, Pennsylvania (N3220523C4144), is being awarded a $26,169,000 option (P00002) for the fixed-price portion of a previously awarded, firm-fixed-price contract, with reimbursable elements, to exercise a 366-day option in support of the Department of Defense Logistics Agency Energy for the operation and crewing of the oil tanker M/T Evergreen State. This contract includes a 12-month base period with three 12-month option periods and one 11-month option period which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $131,806,500. Work will be performed worldwide and is expected to be completed, if all options are exercised, by December 2027. Fiscal 2024 working capital funds (transportation) in the amount of $26,169,000 are obligated, and will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposals solicited via the System for Award Management website, and one offer was received. Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity (N3220523C4144).
Nov 2022: American Petroleum Tankers LLC, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, is awarded a $25,367,500 firm-fixed-price with reimbursable elements contract (N3220523C4144) for time charter of one U.S.-flagged Jones Act compliant, double hull tanker Evergreen State to provide support for Department of Defense/Defense Logistics Agency Energy requirements. This contract includes a 12-month base period with three 12-month option periods, and one 11-month option period which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $131,806,500. Work will be performed worldwide and is expected to be completed if all options are exercised, by December 2027. Working capital (Transportation) funds in the amount of $25,367,500 are obligated for fiscal 2023, and will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposals solicited via the System for Award Management website and one offer was received. The Navy's Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity (N3220523C4144).
Jan 2024: American Petroleum Tankers LLC, Blue Bay, Pennsylvania (N3220523C4144), is being awarded a $26,169,000 option (P00002) for the fixed-price portion of a previously awarded, firm-fixed-price contract, with reimbursable elements, to exercise a 366-day option in support of the Department of Defense Logistics Agency Energy for the operation and crewing of the oil tanker M/T Evergreen State. This contract includes a 12-month base period with three 12-month option periods and one 11-month option period which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $131,806,500. Work will be performed worldwide and is expected to be completed, if all options are exercised, by December 2027. Fiscal 2024 working capital funds (transportation) in the amount of $26,169,000 are obligated, and will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposals solicited via the System for Award Management website, and one offer was received. Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity (N3220523C4144).
Jan 2024: American Petroleum Tankers LLC, Blue Bay, Pennsylvania (N3220523C4144), is being awarded a $26,169,000 option (P00002) for the fixed-price portion of a previously awarded, firm-fixed-price contract, with reimbursable elements, to exercise a 366-day option in support of the Department of Defense Logistics Agency Energy for the operation and crewing of the oil tanker M/T Evergreen State. This contract includes a 12-month base period with three 12-month option periods and one 11-month option period which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $131,806,500. Work will be performed worldwide and is expected to be completed, if all options are exercised, by December 2027. Fiscal 2024 working capital funds (transportation) in the amount of $26,169,000 are obligated, and will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposals solicited via the System for Award Management website, and one offer was received. Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity (N3220523C4144).
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 10/30/25
Period of Performance
1/9/23
Start Date
1/8/26
Current End Date
1/8/26
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$125.3M
Total Obligated
$127.3M
Current Award
$153.2M
Potential Award
$2.0M
Funded Backlog
$27.9M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
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Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Performance Based Acquisition
Yes
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Individual Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
H4FBFCV3AWN3
Awardee CAGE
5SZC7
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
N32205 MSCHQ NORFOLK
Funding Office
N32205
Created By
stephanie.ricker1@navy.mil
Last Modified By
stephanie.ricker1@navy.mil
Approved By
stephanie.ricker1@navy.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
PA-04
Senators
Robert Casey
John Fetterman
John Fetterman
Representative
Madeleine Dean
Modified: 10/30/25