MRI Transporation Info for Vendors.pdf

Unclassified/CUI

INFORMATION PAPER

JTF-GTMO-J4

10 August 2022

SUBJECT: Transportation of MRI Machine Upon Lease

1. Purpose: To provide vendors an understanding of the market research completed to date related to transporting a Mobile MRI Machine from Continental US (CONUS) to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB), Cuba.

2. Facts:

a. Movement by military aircraft is not possible. All efforts have been exhausted to determine whether a Mobile MRI could be moved via military aircraft. As of 08 August 2022, we were given a definitive negative answer. The MRI is too tall to fit on a C-5 (the largest mover available). Mobile MRI may be able to be transported via civilian aircraft, that mode of transportation was not fully explored.

i. If Mobile MRI is transported using civilian aircraft, it will need to use the ferry to be transported from the Leeward side to the Windward side where the US Naval Hospital (USNH) is located. Mobile MRI will be given priority placement if it is transported via air and needs to use the ferry.

b. Vendor will be responsible for getting Mobile MRI Machine from their place of business to FOB Destination: the USNH on NSGB, Cuba. Government will take ownership and responsibility at that point.

i. MRI will most likely be moved via water transport (barge).

c. RQ Construction and IMC are construction contractors on NSGB who were contacted about their ability and interest in transporting the Mobile MRI Machine. Based on discussions with RQ and IMC, both companies can move the Mobile MRI machine to NSGB via water transport (barge).

d. During these discussions, the Government ascertained that both companies would be interested and willing to be subcontractors for the vendor awarded the contract for the lease of the Mobile MRI to facilitate movement to Guantanamo Bay.

i. Utilizing these companies would facilitate movement from point of departure (Jacksonville, FL) all the way to the point of placement (USNH on Guantanamo Bay).

3. Assumptions:

a. Vendor may need to provide technician to travel with Mobile MRI Machine.

Vendor must provide technician to ensure proper installation and operation once the Mobile MRI arrives at NSGB.

4. Helpful Contact Information:

a. RQ Construction, LLC (UEI: NE61LN4FM1A5)

i. Don Rogers, (706)-477-8006, drogers@rqconstruction.com

b. Islands Mechanical Contractor, Inc (IMC) (UEI: RC8URQ478K43)

i. Maurice Elliott, PM, (904)-406-6100, melliott@imcconstructiongroup.com

ii. Bob Turnage, Owner, bturnage@imcconstructiongroup.com

***The Government is not advocating for the above contractors, only providing information that the above contractors may have the means to assist with transportation of the Mobile MRI. Numerous other transportation companies are known to operate out of Jacksonville, FL that the Mobile MRI vendor may be able to use.

5. Cost Estimate (from RQ Construction):

a. The Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for transportation cost provided by RQ is $80,000. This number can go up or down based upon assumptions which may prove to be inaccurate. There may be savings opportunity depending upon availability/timing requirements as well as fuels costs, unit power requirements, etc.

b. Assumes adequate lashing points on the unit without customized lashing arrangement or welding done on the barge deck. Having better understanding of potential frame attachment points will really assist when RQ can get those.

c. Includes:

i. Once unloaded from the barge, RQ will deliver to the prepared Hospital site location and coordinate with the Government as directed.

ii. RQ is allowing for a maximum of ten days of shore power and storage at the port terminal prior to voyage. (delivery to be coordinated with shipper).

d. Excludes:

i. *Cargo Insurance

ii. Trucking to the FL port.

mailto:drogers@rqconstruction.com mailto:melliott@imcconstructiongroup.com mailto:bturnage@imcconstructiongroup.com

iii. Preparation of the NSGB Hospital site (services are available upon request, we have a great staff who can build to spec’s. if desired).

*Important note: RQ does not provide third party cargo insurance, so this ROM excludes cargo coverage (ordinarily the shipper must take responsibility for insurance coverage).

As owner of the tug and barge operations we only cover the vessel and our staff. We wanted to be sure you note this because of the high-end value of this cargo.