90-day Dry Cargo Time Charter; Diego Garcia Shuttle

See attached Amendment 0001 (17R3354 Amend 0001.pdf)

See attached N32205-17-R-3354 RFP

1. Action Code: Pre-solicitation
2. Date: 08 November 2016
3. Year: Fiscal Year 2017
4. Contracting Office Zip Code: 23511
5. Classification Code: V- Transportation, Travel, & Relocation Services
6. Contracting Office Address: 471 East C St., Bldg. 64, Naval Station Norfolk,
Norfolk, VA 23511
7. Subject: 90-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
8. Proposed Solicitation Number: N32205-17-R-3354
9. Closing Response Date: 14 November 2016, at 1000 Eastern Time
10. Contract Point of Contact or Contracting Officer: Robbin Jefferson; robbin.jefferson@navy.mil; 757-443-5886.
11. Contract Award Number: TBD
12. Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD
13. Contract Line Item Number: TBD
14. Contract Award Date: TBD
15. Contractor: TBD
16. Description: A U.S. or foreign flagged, gearless combination container/ breakbulk vessel, with the capability to lift containerized cargo, refrigerated containers, flatracks, breakbulk, hazardous cargo including ammunition, and rolling stock. For a vessel without hydraulic hatch covers, the ship's crew will be responsible in Diego Garcia for removing, positioning, and replacing hatch covers before, during and after cargo operations.
17. The place/range of delivery and redelivery is the Far East/Indian Ocean, Port in CHOP (Intention Singapore). The layday commences and cancels 27 November 2016. The period of performance will be about 60 days with two (2) 60-day option periods.
18. Set-aside Status: N/A. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
19. The decision to release this solicitation as "Unrestricted" is based upon all work being done outside the United States and its outlying areas. As such, FAR Part 19.000(b) applies. The SBA Representative agrees with this decision.