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V -- TIME CHARTER OF U.S. FLAG VESSEL SOL N00033-99-R-2014 DUE 092299 POC Kevin Spillane at (202) 685-5225 (fax) or kevin.spillane@msc.navy.mil WEB: Military Sealift Command, http://www.msc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Military Sealift Command, kevin.spillane@msc.navy.mil. Military Sealift Command Request For Proposals N00033-99-R-2014 (22 Sep 1999) -- This procurement is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13.5. The Government is not required to establish a competitive range, conduct discussions, nor request final revisions. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation may also be viewed at the MSC Web site (http://msc.navy.mil/N10/trans.htm). A. MSC PM2P requests proposals for a U.S. flag vessel as described below. This synopsis/solicitation incorporates by reference MSC SPECIALTIME 98 (rev. 5/99). Copies of the updated proforma may be downloaded from the MSC Web site (http://msc.navy.mil/N10/library.htm) or may be obtained by calling Kevin Spillane at (202) 685-5776. Proposals must be received prior to 1200 hours, Washington DC time, Thursday, 23 September 1999. Proposals may be submitted via fax to (202) 685-5225 or by mail to the following address: Military Sealift Command Code PM2P Room 320, Bldg. 157 914 Charles Morris Ct., SE Washington Naval Station Washington, DC 20398-5540 B. General: One U.S. flag vessel is required to support RDT&E requirements including ROV recovery, object placement and recovery and other underway support services to submarines. Period of performance is about two weeks commencing 26 September. Area of operation is U.S. East Coast out of Norfolk, VA. C. Vessel requirements: a. Clear open deck space: Sufficient deck space to accommodate Government-furnished equipment as described below. b. Minimum endurance: 10 days. c. Minimum transit speed: 8 knots. d. Minimum range: 125 nm. e. Lifting equipment: A NAVSEA-certified (man-rated) elevator lift system or equivalent is preferred. Elevator system must meet the requirements of NAVSEA Publication SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290 (available upon request). Vessels not equipped with an elevator will be considered provided the vessel is equipped with one crane located aft with a minimum reach of 10 ft. and a minimum working capacity of 2500 lb. f. Accommodations: Vessel must be capable of feeding and berthing a minimum of six Government personnel. Cafeteria-style feeding is acceptable. g. Stationkeeping: Vessel must be able to operate and remain on station in winds up to and including 25 knots and in seas up to and including 8 feet. h. Power: The vessel must be capable of providing 75 amp 120VAC power to Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) winch. i. GFE: The vessel must be capable of accommodating GFE as described below. j. Communications: The vessel must be equipped with standard marine radio. k. Government fuel sources are not available. The vessel must provide its own fuel; however, fuel will be reimbursed in accordance with the terms of SPECIALTIME.D. Government-Furnished Equipment/Services: a. ROV system consisting of two operational vans 8 ft. x 20 ft. x 8.5 ft. weighing approximately 6000 lbs. Each. b. The Government will provide one ROV/winch assembly (30 ft. x 20 ft. x 20 ft.) Government will install and remove the winch on the aft section of the vessel. c. The Government will provide hand-held GPS units. d. The Government will provide berth and port services. e. The Government will provide one Boston Whaler and one Zodiac/Avon with motor (to be operated by Government personnel). E. Estimated operating scenario: a. Percent time underway (transit): 10% at 10-12 knots. b. Percent time underway (slow speed): 80% at 3-5 knots. c. Percent time in port: 10% F. Laydays: 26 September 99. G. Delivery/redelivery: Norfolk, Va. H. Period of charter: About two weeks commencing 26 September. I. The sections, provisions, clauses, and conditions of MSC SPECIALTIME 98 (rev 5/99) apply including but not limited to: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. See MSC SPECIALTIME 98 (rev 5/99) for applicable clauses of 52.212-5. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items within its offer. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. The following changes are made to MSC SPECIALTIME 98 (rev 5/99): 1. Section XI is deleted and replaced with the following: XI. FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following two factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Past Performance; 2. Technical capabilities, to include: -- NAVSEA-certified (man-rated) elevator lift system; and, 3. Price Evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are significantly more important than price. As technical quality of two (2) or more offerors becomes closer, price becomes more significant as an evaluation factor. (b) The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest prices responsible offeror if another offer would be more advantageous to the Government. 2. Add the following Clause: "252.204-7004 -- Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998) Posted 09/22/99 (W-SN383110). (0265)

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