45688 Geo Restriction_revised 21DEC2022.pdf

USCG STA BELLINGHAM (45688)

REQUIREMENT: This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Force Logistics

Center, BALTIMORE, MD to identify sources capable of providing services in accordance with the FY23 Dry-Dock repair Work Items listed below. Geographical restriction is not applied to the vessel located at USCG STA BELLINGHAM, WA RESPONSE BOAT-MEDIUM (RBM), (45688) 28 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225-2954.

1. An MLB/RBM's design limits its use to short transits. The asset and unit are not crewed for continuous steaming and is normally limited to daylight transits. Due to crewing and asset employment standards, 4 days transit is the limit of crew endurance under normal operating conditions. 8 hours of transit per day is the planning factor due to crew fatigue. RBMs have a maximum speed of 20 kts, however, environmental factors frequently limit average speed to less than maximum.

2. Foreseeable costs (crew lodging, messing, rental vehicles, fuel, and authorized crew travel in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations) will be added to the pricing and will be an economic consideration for award.”

In the event that the vendor providing the quote is OUTSIDE of 320 river (statute) miles as determined by the government:

a. Foreseeable costs (Crane rental, ground transportation to and from the vendor’s facility and all applicable insurance) will be added to the pricing and will be an economic consideration for award.