SOURCES SOUGHT
V -- United States Air Force (USAF) Ammo Container Ship
- Notice Date
- 2/24/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 483111
— Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command, MSC Norfolk (N32205), Building SP-64, 471 East C Street, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, 23511, United States
- ZIP Code
- 23511
- Solicitation Number
- N32205-16-R-3510
- Archive Date
- 3/24/2016
- Point of Contact
- Kenneth Brumfiel, Phone: (757) 443-5876, Cathlene Jo Stangler, Phone: (202) 685-5507
- E-Mail Address
-
kenneth.brumfiel@navy.mil, cathy.stangler@navy.mil
(kenneth.brumfiel@navy.mil, cathy.stangler@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- MARKET SURVEY PM3-CLK-0024 24 February 2016 From: COMSC N1032 Subject: TIME CHARTER FOR CARRIAGE OF UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (USAF) AMMO THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT AN OFFER. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION OF ANY SUBMISSION TO THIS MARKET SURVEY, OR TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES. MSC requests information about the cost and availability of one US or foreign flag (to be reflagged U.S.) self-sustaining time charter container ship capable of carrying ammunition inside of 20' ISO containers (TEU). Anticipated delivery will occur on 06 June 2017. Respondent's alternate delivery dates will be reviewed. The closing date is Tuesday, 09 March 2016, 1000 hours local time, Norfolk, VA. This information will be used to locate potential sources and estimate pricing for a new requirement. Specifics are as follows: 1. DELIVERY: Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU), NC 2. LOCATION: Worldwide 3. TRADE LIMITS: Worldwide 4. PRIMARY MISSION: The primary mission of the ship is to transport, preposition, load and discharge containerized munitions, as directed. 5. PERIOD/COMMENCMENT: One four-month firm period with four 12-month options and one seven-month option. Total potential period of performance is 59 months from June 2017 through May 2022. 6. DELIVERY DATE: 04-06 June 2017 7. SHIP CHARACTERISTICS: See table on the following page. CHARACTERISTIC MINIMUM FLAG: U.S. or foreign flag to be reflagged U.S. by delivery. SPEED: Minimum of 16 knots, fully laden RANGE: 13,000 nm un-refueled AIR DRAFT 135 feet maximum, ballast condition LADEN DRAFT: 34 feet maximum, fully laden with mission cargo (approximately 7,200 LT) ACCOMMODATIONS: Permanent berthing for 25 persons in addition to crew CARGO REQUIREMENTS: Minimum capacity of 900 TEUs, of which 600 TEU must be below deck. TEUs below deck must be stowed in a climate controlled space. TEUs below deck must be maintained at 50 percent relative humidity or less and temperature must be maintained at or below 85 degrees, Fahrenheit. Ships must be fully self-sustaining at all loaded hatches, with a minimum of two (2) electric-hydraulic cargo cranes, each with a minimum 30 LTON capacity and two(2) 27 ton auto locking spreader bars. A fixed water spray cooling system that meets the requirements of SOLAS II-2/54 is required in areas that will be considered as acceptable for carrying ammunition containers within cargo holds. 1. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: COMPANY INFORMATION a) Name of company b) Telephone Number, Fax Number, Address, and e-mail address (if available) c) Brief summary of company history relative to similar requirements d) Small business standing (e.g. small or large business; Hub Zone status) e) VISA Status SHIP AND RATE INFORMATION a) Ship(s) name and complete description (flag, speed, range, cargo capacity, etc.) b) Ship availability date c) Ship personnel accommodation capacity d) Fuel consumption rates and any additional charges (i.e. delivery bonus, etc) e) Daily rate for four-month firm with four 12 month options and one seven-month option f) Alternative proposals and additional ship features. 2. It is requested that the above information be provided no later than 1000 hours, EST on 09 March 2016. Submission may be via email to Mr. Kenneth Brumfiel at Kenneth.brumfiel@navy.mil or via fax (757-443-1506).
- Web Link
-
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(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/a5981bb51ae2d63a23a9457ba560e1ba)
- Place of Performance
- Address: WORLDWIDE, United States
- Record
- SN04030260-W 20160226/160224235516-a5981bb51ae2d63a23a9457ba560e1ba (fbodaily.com)
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