V -- SM-05-0005

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. MSC requests information about the cost and availability of four (4) tugs in Charleston, SC, to support the Government’s requirement. Specifics are as follows: 1. LOCATION: Charleston, SC, and associated local navigable waterways and offshore waters; 2. MISSION: Four (4) tugs to support the Government's requirements; 3. CONTRACT STYLE: Requirements Contract; 4. DELIVERY DATE: January 2005; 5. VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS: FLAG: USA; CLASSIFICATION: N/A; PROPULSION TYPE: N/A; ENDURANCE: N/A; SHAFT HORSEPOWER: N/A; PERSONNEL CAPACITY: N/A; BOLLARD PULL AHEAD: 45,000 pounds; BOLLARD PULL ALL OTHER DIRECTIONS: N/A; TRANSIT SPEED: N/A; MAXIMUM DRAFT: N/A; SEWAGE CAPACITY: N/A; MAXIMUM LENGTH OVER ALL: N/A; SURFACE CONFIGURATION: Configured to prevent metal-to-hull contact with surface vessels.; SURFACE FENDERING: Non-marking fendering, clean and sufficient to prevent metal-to-metal contact with surface vessels.; SUBSURFACE CONFIGURATION: N/A.; SUBSURFACE FENDERING: N/A; BROW: N/A; HEIGHT FROM WATER LINE: N/A; MAXIMUM BEAM: N/A; FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT: One fire monitor with 360º coverage at 2000 GPM (one tug).; LINES: Sufficient for services performed under this contract.; CAPSTANS/WINCHES: Sufficient for services performed under this contract.; NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT: Minimum required by the regulatory certifying body.; COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: Minimum required by the regulatory certifying body. Services shall require no more than the following notification times: Straight-Time 0700-1600 local time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays: 2 hours; Overtime 1601-0659 local time, Monday through Friday; 0659 Friday through 0659 Monday; all Federal holidays: 2 hours. 6. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: a) Name of company: b) Telephone Number, Fax Number, Address, and e-mail address (if available): c) Brief summary of company history relative to similar requirements: d) Name(s) of vessel(s); e) General vessel specifications relative to above vessel requirements; f) Estimated HOURLY Cost/Price for vessel(s); g) Small business standing (i.e. small business, HUBZONE, or large business). 7. It is requested that the above information be provided no later than 10:00 AM EST, 29 DECEMBER 2004. Responses should be faxed to (202) 685-5966. The point of contact for this action is Ms. Stefani Moose at (202) 685-5963 or [email protected].