LNG Tanker Charters Sources Sought Notice_N69450-24-R-PW07.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NO. N69450-24-R-PW07

SUBJECT: LNG TANKER CHARTERS

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

(RFP), IT IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND YOUR RESPONSE WILL NOT BE

CONSIDERED AN OFFER. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE

GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN THE PREPARATION OR SUBMISSION

TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE OR TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES.

This market research tool is being issued for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. This notice is a market research tool used to obtain information only, and to identify contractors who possess the capabilities to provide the services as specified below. NAVFAC

Southeast (SE) is performing this market research to aid in the development of its acquisition approach.

Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought Synopsis, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government's best interest.

Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

1. NAVFAC SE IS SEEKING TO IDENTIFY ALL COMPANIES WITH THE CAPACITY,

EXPERIENCE, AND INTEREST IN COMPETING FOR AN INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE

QUANTITY TYPE, SUPPLY CONTRACT REGARDING THE PRICE AND AVAILABILITY OF U.S.

FLAG VESSEL(S), JONES ACT COMPLIANT, CAPABLE OF CARRYING LIQUEFIED NATURAL

GAS (LNG) TO NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY (NSGB), CUBA.

U.S. Flagged

Vessel Type

LNG Capacity, CU M

Length Overall, M

Beam, M

Draft (Summer), M

Articulated Tug

Barge (ATB) nominal 2,000 91 (including tug) 18.3 4.6

Small-Scale LNG

(SSLNG) Carrier

Up to 15,000 up to 155 up to 22.7 Up to 8.5

Other U.S. Flag Vessels can be considered. The offloading pier can accommodate larger vessels with the following characteristics:

A. MAXIMUM DISPLACEMENT: 41,000 METRIC TONS.

B. MAXIMUM LENGTH OVERALL: 256 METERS.

C. MAXIMUM LADEN DRAFT: 10 METERS.

D. MAXIMUM BEAM: 32 METERS.

E. LNG TANKER / BARGE SHALL HAVE A GROSS VOLUMETRIC CAPACITY OF

BETWEEN 2,000 TO 15,000 CUBIC METERS.

F. LNG BARGE/VESSEL PUMP-OUT PRESSURE: 150 PSIG

G. LNG UNLOADING RATE: 250 CU M /PER HOUR.

H. LNG UNLOADING CONNECUON REQUIRED: FLANGED CONNECTION WITH

POWERED EMERGENCY RELEASE COUPLING (PERC) TO 6” LNG HOSE

(PROVIDED BY TERMINAL); EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN (ESD) UMBILICAL.

I. COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT (CCPP) DELIVERY POINT HAS GAS

CHROMATOGRAPH TO VERIFY DELIVERED LNG COMPOSITION AND

HIGHER HEATING VALUE.

J. MINIMUM LNG SATURATED PRESSURE: 5 PSIG

K. MAXIMUM LNG SATURATED PRESSURE: 20 PSIG

L. AVERAGE LNG SATURATED PRESSURE: 10 PSIG

M. CARRIER SHALL PERFORM THEIR OWN MOORING ANALYSIS. CARRIER SHALL

MEET, AT A MINIMUM, THE REQUIREMENTS IN UFC 4-159-03 MOORING SERVICE

TYPE I (35 KNOTS SUSTAINED WINDS, 1 KNOT CURRENT).

2. CARGO SPECIFICS: NOMINAL 2,300 CU M (50,000 MMBTU (ENERGY)) OF LNG PER

DELIVERY. SMALLER QUANTITES MAY BE REQUESTED. SPECIAL HANDLING AND

DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS: DISCHARGE TERMS MAXIMUM 250 CU M /PER HOUR, PORT

OPERATIONS ARE DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY MON - FRI; EXCLUDING FEDERAL HOLIDAYS.

LNG WILL BE DISCHARGED FROM SHIP/BARGE TO CCPP CONNECTION AT NSGB PIER C.

ESTIMATED TIME IN BERTH FOR NOMINAL DELIVERY IS 24 HOURS.

3. PORT LOCAL:

a) INTENDED DISCHARGING PORT: NAVAL BASE GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA

b) INTENDED LOADING PORT: (CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE AVAILABILITY)

4. LAYDAYS: RESPONDENTS ARE REQUESTED TO INDICATE VESSEL AVAILABILITY

FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025; SEEKING AN LNG DELIVERY OF ONE (1) TO TWO (2) PER

MONTH BEGINNING JULY 2025. TWO VOYAGES PER MONTH MAY BE SCHEDULED,

VOYAGES WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATE VOYAGE CHARTERS. PLEASE PROVIDE

SPECIFIC DATES REGARDING AVAILABILITY.

5. INTERESTED PARTIES ARE REQUESTED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

A. NAME AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE VESSEL(S);

B. CHARTER HIRE RATE AND DEMURRAGE;

C. STATEMENT OR INFORMATION AFFIRMING THAT THE VESSEL MEETS OR

EXCEEDS ALL REQUIREMENTS IN NUMBER 1-5 OF THIS REQUEST;

D. BUSINESS SIZE;

E. LARGE BUSINESSES ARE REQUESTED TO PROVIDE DETAILS REGARDING

POSSIBLE SUB-CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES; AND

F. ANY OTHER PERTINENT QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS.

6. The Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.102 establishes the small business size standard for this type of water transportation service as NAICS “483111” with a small business size limitation of 1,050 employees. Please indicate if business is a small business concern. Potential contractors believing that the services identified can be performed under a different NAICS code that will meet or exceed the requirements identified within this notice are encouraged to respond. Please provide the applicable

NAICS code and provide justification/reasoning for selection of that code.

7. Submittal Requirements: As permitted by FAR Part 10, it is requested that interested parties submit a brief capabilities statement package demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed above. The capability package must be complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the entity’s qualifications to perform the defined work. Please note that your submittal shall not exceed twenty (20) single-sided pages; PAGES IN EXCESS OF THE TWENTY (20) PAGE LIMIT WILL NOT

BE CONSIDERED.

RESPONDENTS SHALL ADDRESS, AT A MINIMUM SECTIONS 1-5 ABOVE, AND THE

FOLLOWING:

A. COMPANY PROFILE. To include: (1) full name and address of the firm; (2) year firm was established; (3) name of two principals (including titles, telephone and fax numbers); (4) copy of any certifications (if 8(a) or HUBZone certified, provide the SBA Business Opportunity Specialist name and phone number assigned); identify the size status of your firm (small or other than small) and if small, identify any sub-categories of small business for which you qualify (i.e., WOSB, EDWOSB, SDB, VOSB, SDVOSB); and (5) indicate if the firm is registered in the System for Award Management

(SAM.gov) database to receive All Federal Awards, include DUNS Number and CAGE Code.

B. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. Include information on recent past projects that best illustrate your qualifications to perform the various services listed above. List up to six projects performed within the last five years that best illustrate your qualifications to perform the various services listed above. Provide the following information for each project listed:

a. Contract number and project title;

b. Name of contracting activity;

c. Administrative Contracting Officer’s name, current telephone number;

d. Contracting Officer’s Representative or Technical primary point of contact name and telephone number;

e. Contract type (e.g., cost plus, requirements, firm fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, or combination);

f. Period of performance (start and completion date); g. Basic contract award amount and final contract value.

The Government reserves the right to request additional information as needed, from all respondents. The

Relevant Experience (B) must be complete and sufficiently detailed to allow for a determination of the entity's qualifications to perform the defined work. The Relevant Experience must be single spaced, minimum 12-point font and limited to fifteen (15) of the twenty (20) allotted single pages.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED RESPONSES NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. EASTERN

STANDARD TIME ON 17 JULY 2024 VIA EMAIL TO: MR. RYAN BELL

<RYAN.D.BELL16.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL>; MR. ANTONIO BORGES-ROSARIO

<ANTONIO.L.BORGESROSARIO.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL>; AND MR. MARK KEELS

<MARK.W.KEELS.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL>. IDENTIFY IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR

RESPONSE: “(ENTITY NAME): N69450-24-R-PW07 NSGB LNG DELIVERY”.

Note: The Government reserves the right to cancel an anticipated acquisition at any time. The

Government is not responsible for any costs incurred in order to participate in this process. All information submitted is at the offeror’s own expense. Any recommendations or suggestions provided in response to the market research for information may be utilized without any restrictions whatsoever or cost to the government and may be included in a potential scope.

We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to this notice.

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