18R3500-Market_Survey.docx

MARKET SURVEY

PM2-MBT-0131 19 September 2017 From: Military Sealift Command, Special Missions Program (PM2) Management Office, Norfolk, VA

Subject: CHARTER OF US FLAG OFFSHORE SUPPORT VESSEL (OSV) FOR SBX

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.

1. GENERAL: The purpose of this market survey is to gather information regarding vendors’ ability to provide a U.S. flagged vessel for time charter of Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) to execute assigned tasking in accordance with commanders’ guidance.

2. SCOPE OF WORK: The vessel shall be capable of transporting thirty-six (36) Sponsor/Government contractor personnel. The vessel shall maintain sufficient stores onboard to support the crew and thirty-six (36) Sponsor/Government contractor personnel for up to forty-five (45) days without resupply. The vessel shall support refueling and resupply of SBX to include, but not limited to: provide stowing, transport/electrical/operational support of eight (08) 20’ containers/TEU’s, including power for three (03) refrigeration containers. The vessel shall provide equipment stowage, messing, berthing, administrative/operational space, and logistics services in support of SBX. The contractor shall independently operate all deck equipment to include the refueling, passenger transport (via Billy Pugh) and movement of containers/TEUs on deck to facilitate transfer and stow for transit after transfer. .

The vessels shall be available for mission operations at all times when not in a maintenance availability coordinated with the Government/Sponsor. The critical nature of this mission requires that the vessel and its systems remain fully operational for all missions.

3. AREA OF OPERATIONS: Primarily within the U.S. Pacific Command’s (USPACOM) Area of Responsibility. However, the vessel should be able operate in wide range of areas worldwide.

4. DELIVERY: Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, HI

5. REDELIVERY: Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, HI

6. LAYDAYS: On or about 25 Feb 2018

7. CHARTER PERIOD: One period of 1 year, three one-year options, one 11-months option

8. INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS: The requirement is for one vessel. Respondents shall provide vessel information and day rate for both charter periods.

9. VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS:

· Minimum Range. 6,500 nautical miles

· Maximum Length. 328 feet / 100 meters.

· Maximum Draft. 24 feet / 7.3 meters

· Minimum Transit Speed. 10 kts at maximum draft fully loaded.

· Seakeeping/Station Keeping. DP2 - The vessel must be capable of station keeping up to sea state 5 to support refueling and passenger/cargo transfer operations (via SBX-1 crane). The vessel must be capable of anchoring in water depths for a vessel of its class and size. The vessel must be capable of conducting unassisted pier side mooring/undocking. The vessel will be required to loiter for periods of time as a resupply and refueling may be affected by on scene weather.

· Endurance. The vessel shall be capable of supporting at-sea operations for up to 45 days without resupply.

· Electrical Power. All GFE and Sponsor support and habitability areas require 60Hz.

· Crane, Tuggers or other cargo handling equipment. Vessel must be able to position loaded 20-foot containers to facilitate transfer and to stow them for transit after resupply.

· Rig Fuel & Transfer Rate. Minimum of 300K gallons for delivery. Modification of drill fluid tanks for carrying fuel can be used to satisfy this capacity. Required transfer rate is 500 GPM with 70’ head.

· Vessel Operations. Military Sealift Command will designate ports for embarkation and resupply. Schedule will be adjusted for weather or other delays.

· Small Boat Launch and Recovery Davits. Reserved.

· Sponsor Spaces. Reserved.

· Sponsor Berthing/Living Spaces. The contractor shall provide berthing/habitability accommodations for thirty-six (36) Sponsor/Government contractor personnel (Male or Female). Adequate showers/heads shall be provided. All accommodations shall be air conditioned and heated.

· The contractor shall provide self-service laundry facilities. The contractor shall provide commercial grade heavy duty machines to accommodate thirty-six (36) sponsor personnel. Laundry facilities will be available at all times and will include a sufficient amount of cleaning supplies, iron, ironing board and ironing board cover.

· Staff Operational Spaces. Reserved

· Conference Room. Reserved.

· Communications/Server Room. Reserved.

· Medical Space. The contractor shall provide a medical space. As required under USCG certification.

· Recreation facilities. Reserved.

· Morale Welfare and Recreation TV Room. Contractor will provide an enclosed lounge area or space on mess decks where personnel can watch movies and/or television and/or relax when the space is not otherwise being used.

· Contractor will provide internet access for Sponsor/Government personnel.

· Contractor will outfit vessel with deck and bulkhead penetrations and cableways to support Satellite TV/AFRTS, locations to be provided after award.

10. DAILY HIRE: Except as otherwise provided herein, the daily charter hire rate shall be considered payment in full for all services of the Vessel and Associated Equipment and all other requirements under this Charter Party contract, including, but not limited to penalty time, bonuses, payments, and emoluments payable to Master, Officers and crew for services under this Charter, irrespective of the geographic scope of said service and the nominal carriage of ammunition and hazardous cargoes. Daily charter hire rate shall also be considered payment in full for all overtime. Port charges and fuel expenses are reimbursable.

Firm Period

Option Period 1

Option Period 2

Option Period 3

Option Period 4

Delivery Bonus

Redelivery Bonus

Total:

11. INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL FURNISH THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM INFORMATION parties shall furnish the following minimum information:

a) Name of Company;

b) Point of Contact, Telephone Number, Fax Number, Address, and e-mail address;

c) Small business size status;

d) Brief summary of company history relative to similar requirements and/or company’s ability to meet the above requirements;

e) Estimated daily or other term cost/price to provide the above services;

f) Number of days required after notice of award to meet the laydays;

g) Any pertinent questions or concerns.

12. MSC REQUEST RESPONSES no later than 1400 hours Norfolk, VA local time on Friday, September 22, 2017. The point of contact for this action is Manoushka Thompson, who can be reached at (757)-443-3640. Responses should be emailed to manoushka.thompson@navy.mil.