Tanker Security Program
The Tanker Security Program (TSP) will ensure that a core fleet of U.S.-based product tankers can operate competitively in international trade and enhance U.S. supply chain resiliency for liquid fuel products. The TSP will provide the Department of Defense with assured access to 10 U.S.-registered product tank vessels that may be used to supply the armed forces with fuel during times of armed conflict or national emergency.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
20.825
Federal Agency/Office
Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
C - Direct Payments For Specified Use
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2023 The TSP will provided the Department of Defense with assured access to 10 U.S.-registered product tank vessels that may be used to supply the armed forces with fuel during times of armed conflict or national emergency.
Authorization
46 CFR U.S.C. Part 294
National Defense Authorization Act
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
To be eligible to be included in the fleet, the vessel must: (1) Meet the requirements of ? 294.11; (2) Operate (or in the case of a vessel to be constructed, will be operated) in providing transportation in United States foreign commerce; (3) Be self-propelled; (4) Be not more than 10 years of age on the date the vessel is first included in the Fleet; (5) Be suitable for use by the United States for national defense or military purposes in time of war or national emergency, as determined by the Secretary of Defense; (6) Be commercially viable, as determined by the Secretary of Transportation; and (7) Be-- (i) A vessel of the United States; or (ii) Not a vessel of the United States, but the owner of the vessel has demonstrated that-- (A) The vessel is eligible for a USCG certificate of inspection; and (B) The vessel owner intends to have the vessel documented under 46 U.S.C. chapter 121 at the time the vessel is to be included in the fleet.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation
Each applicant for a TSP Operating Agreement is required to apply to the Tanker Security Program, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Electronic submissions must be submitted to sealiftsupport@dot.gov. Application forms are available upon request or may be downloaded from MARAD's website.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applications may be submitted electronically to sealiftsupport@dot.gov or in hard copy to the Tanker Security Program, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Application forms are available upon request or may be downloaded from MARAD's website
Award Procedure
The Secretary, in concurrence with SecDef, may award up to ten TSP Operating Agreements for the operation of product tank vessels from among those applications submitted by qualified Applicants. If the Secretary and SecDef are unable to select ten vessels for inclusion in the Fleet from their initial review of applications, they may accept additional applications for review to ensure that the Secretary can award ten TSP Operating Agreements. TSP furthers a public purpose and MARAD does not acquire goods or services through TSP. Therefore, the selection process for awarding TSP Operating Agreements does not constitute an acquisition subject to procurement law or the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
All TSP Operating Agreements will be effective for one fiscal year and subject to the availability of appropriations, may be renewed for each subsequent fiscal year through the end of fiscal year 2035.
How are proposals selected?
Not applicable.
How may assistance be used?
Each voucher submission must include a certification
that the vessel(s) for which payment is
requested were operated in accordance
with § 294.23(a) and applicable TSP
Operating Agreements.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
All TSP Operating Agreements will be effective for one fiscal year and subject to the availability of appropriations, may be renewed for each subsequent fiscal year through the end of fiscal year 2035. A TSP Operating Agreement will provide for each Fleet Vessel, an annual payment, subject to the availability of appropriations, equal to $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 to 2035. This amount will be paid in equal monthly installments at the end of each month.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
David Hatcher
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20590 USA
david.hatcher1@dot.gov
Phone: 2023660688
Financial Information
Account Identification
69-1717-0-0-000
Obligations
(Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $60,000,000.00; FY 24 est $60,000,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
10 vessels each up to $6,000,000
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2023 The TSP provided the Department of Defense with assured access to 10 U.S.-registered product tank vessels that may be used to supply the armed forces with fuel during times of armed conflict or national emergency.