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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

N103B-24-0068 28 August 2024

From: COMSC, Prepositioning (PM3), N103B

Subject: Time Charter United States Army (USA)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT CONDUCTED BY THE SERVICE SUPPORT PROGRAM OFFICE OF MSC.

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 SOURCES SOUGHT, OR TO CONTRACT

FOR SERVICES. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR AN OPTION EVALUATION AND WILL BE USED

TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO EXERCISE AN OPTION ON AN EXISTING CHARTER CONTRACT.

MSC requests information about the cost and availability of one time chartered US or foreign flag (to be reflagged U.S.) self-sustaining container ship capable of carrying ammunition in 20' ISO containers (TEU). Anticipated delivery will occur on 25 September 2024. Respondent's alternate delivery dates will be reviewed. The information will be used in determining whether to exercise an option to an existing charter contract. Specifics are as follows:

MISSION: The Vessel is to be employed in worldwide trade for the transportation and/or prepositioning of cargo (including but not limited to hazardous cargoes, explosives, ammunition, vehicular, containerized and general cargoes); and for military readiness, in accordance with the terms of this Charter. The Vessel shall be capable of deployment to worldwide locations within 24 hours of notification by the Operational Commander designated by the U.S. Navy. Underway periods shall consist of independent steaming, convoy operations, transit to/from selected ports for cargo maintenance, bunkering, or for cargo discharging/loading operations. The environmental control system shall be capable of operating in and maintaining environmental parameters despite Vessel prepositioning in areas with extreme heat, such as the Persian Gulf, or extreme cold.

Specifics are as follows:

1. DELIVERY: Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU), NC

2. LOCATION: Worldwide

3. TRADE LIMITS: Worldwide

4. PRIMARY MISSION: The primary mission of the ship is to transport, preposition, load and discharge containerized munitions, as directed.

5. PERIOD/COMMENCEMENT: Base Period of approximately 52 days.

6. DELIVERY DATE: 25 September 2024

7. Period of Performance: 25 September, 2024 – 15 November, 2024

8. SHIP CHARACTERISTICS: U.S. or foreign flag to be reflagged U.S. by delivery.

SPEED: Minimum of 16 knots, fully laden.

RANGE: 13,000 nm AIR DRAFT 135 feet maximum, ballast condition LADEN DRAFT: 34 feet maximum, fully laden with mission cargo (approximately 19,500 LT) ACCOMMODATIONS: Permanent berthing for 25 persons in addition to crew CARGO REQUIREMENTS: Minimum capacity of 1,600 TEUs, of which 40 must be stowed on deck. All TEUs must be stowed in a climatically controlled environment of 40-50 percent relative humidity, inclusive, and temperature at or below 85 degrees, Fahrenheit. Ship must be fully self-sustaining at all loaded hatches, with a minimum of two (2) electric-hydraulic cargo cranes, each with a minimum 30 LTON capacity, and two (2) 27 ton auto locking spreader bars.

A fixed water spray cooling system that meets the requirements of SOLAS II-2/54 is required in all 20-foot container cargo holds.

SHIP AND RATE INFORMATION

a) Ship(s) name and complete description (flag, speed, range, cargo capacity, etc.)

b) Ship availability date

c) Ship personnel accommodation capacity

d) Fuel consumption rates and any additional charges (i.e. delivery bonus, etc)

e) Daily rate

f) Alternative proposals and additional ship features.

8. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:

a) Company name and point of contact

b) Whether company is a small business (500 employees or less); Cage Code

c) Vessel name and complete description (flag, transit speed, range, length, breadth, draft, certification and classification, minimum maneuverability speed, station keeping, etc.)

d) Availability

e) Daily rate and any additional charges (i.e. delivery bonus, etc) to perform work.

f) Time required to provide a vessel in Ocean Terminal Sunny Point N.C. after contract award, considering any modifications, required approvals and transit.

g) Things that are major cost drivers that if changed, may reduce or increase cost

h) Alternative proposals

i) Any pertinent questions and/or comments

j) VISA status

9. It is requested that information be provided by 1400 hours Norfolk, VA local time 5 September 2024. Point of contact is Frank Crozier who can be reached at frank.b.crozier.civ@us.navy.mil (757) 443-2382.

Signed: Stephanie Ricker, Contracting Officer, MSC N103B