MARKET RESEARCH Survey.pdf

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

To facilitate our market research for the next Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (GTMO) Sealift program, please complete the attached questionnaire no later than 18 February 2009 and email the file to carrie.yearian@ustranscom.mil. We solicit and appreciate your open, honest, and frank responses to the questions contained herein, as they will provide valuable insight and direction in the construction of the above referenced solicitation. Note: This survey is for market research purposes only; all responses will be kept confidential.

1. The Government intends to award Firm Fixed Priced Contracts to include BAF for a base year, plus two one-year options. Do you agree this will achieve the overall lowest rates and provide the best value for the Government?

Please explain:

2. What is the industry practice to allow for fluctuations in fuel for the ocean portion of your commercial contracts?

a. Bunker adjustment factors (BAF) (Please explain how BAF is calculated)

b. No provision in industry for this

c. Bulk fuel purchases (i.e. Fuel rates locked in for a set period)

d. Other (Explain)

Please explain:

3. What is the commercial practice for monthly reporting in-transit visibility?

Please explain:

4. What is the commercial standard for ensuring security from origin to destination?

Please explain:

5. What alternate solutions regarding large unit moves and One-Time Only requirements would you recommend? Please explain recommendations/alternatives for handling large unit moves that might alleviate the need for One-Time Only requests.

Please explain:

6. What reporting documents can you offer on a monthly/quarterly and/or semi-annual basis to support your position of meeting the performance objectives within the PWS as well as the cost to move Government cargo?

Please explain:

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7. What is your VISA Preference? Please identify your VISA Preference as it applies to the commercial sealift routes you support.

VISA Priorities: Priority 1; Priority 2; Priority 3; Priority 4; Priority 5; Priority 6, Priority 7;

Priority 8; Priority 9 or Priority 10.

Please explain:

8. Please provide additional information on any of the topics above or on any other subject you feel is relevant below:

Please explain:

Thank you for your time and effort to complete this survey.

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