PAE Maritime is conducting market research to identify non-developmental, commercial vessel designs for up to 10 medium-range bulk fuel tankers for the U.S. Navy, with a minimum cargo capacity of 230,000 barrels and a maximum draft of 44 feet. The research aims to assess design, cost, and schedule impacts of incorporating U.S.-manufactured equipment to comply with the Buy American Act and other domestic sourcing restrictions. Interested parties must submit a cover page with company details and provide information on candidate designs, including pricing methodology, ship attributes, and compliance strategies. Shipyards are asked to describe their facilities, workforce, and capacity to support construction, including any planned capital investments. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a request for proposals.