V -- NSW Surface Support Vessel Time Charter

The Military Sealift Command requires a motor vessel to support NSW operations in the Pacific Ocean, based out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The activities will occur near Hawaii, Guam, and off the west coast of the U.S. The vessel must support operations through transportation, storage, and maintenance of equipment and craft, as well as supply and personnel services.The Government expects to award a fixed-price contract for this requirement. The contract will consist of a long-term charter for one vessel, to commence on 1 July 2008. The contract will have a firm period of 3 months, followed by four 1-year options and one 8-month option. The vessel is expected to be in full operating status for half of the time on-hire, and in reduced operating status for the other half.