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. This is a sources sought synopsis and no formal solicitation exists at this time. MSC requests information about the cost and availability of up to seven (7) tugs in Norfolk, VA, to support the Government’s requirement. Multiple offers may be considered to meet the total requirement of seven (7) tractor tugs. Specifics are as follows: LOCATION: Norfolk, VA MISSION: Up to seven (7) tractor tugs to support the Government's requirements CONTRACT STYLE: Firm Period Contract DELIVERY DATE: October 2005 VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS: Flag: USA; Max Draft: 18 feet; Max Beam: 50 feet; Classification: N/A; Max LOA: 110 feet; Max Fixed Air Draft: Tugs must be low profile, capable of laying along side under the bow or stern flare as needed for power; Passenger Capacity: 12; Transit Speed: 11 knots at 80% rated horsepower; Brow: One brow to allow for the safe transfer of two passengers at a time. The brow shall be a minimum two feet in width for the entire length to assure safe passage of personnel from the tug to the deck of all classes of submarines. The end of the brow shall be fitted with rubber coated rollers to prevent metal-to-metal contact between brow and submarine deck; each side shall have handrails and mid-rails. The brow should be capable of being positioned in any direction in a 90 degree arc from abeam to straight astern; Endurance: 8 days - minimum operating range of 504NM; Propulsion Type: Tractor or Tractor like with multiple main propulsion systems; Bollard Pull: Minimum 100,000 lbs. Forward/stern bollard pull and 65,000 lbs. of side bollard pull; Surface Configuration: Configured to prevent metal-to-hull contact with surface vessels; Surface Fendering: Gray non-marking fendering, clean and sufficient to prevent metal-to-metal contact with surface vessels; Subsurface Configuration: Configured to prevent metal-to-hull contact with sub-surface vessels. Configuration includes propeller guards, if applicable; Subsurface Fendering: Clean and sufficient to prevent metal-to-metal contact with sub-surface vessels. Fendering should be firmly secured to vessel along entire length. Fendering includes propeller guards, if applicable; Winches/Capstans: Sufficient fore and aft winches or capstans for services performed under this contract. Each winch shall have a minimum safe working load of 7,000 lbs. Each capstan shall have a minimum working load of 29,000 lbs. And 40 ft./minute pay-out/in-haul speed; Firefighting: Each tug shall have sufficient fire monitors to provide 360 degree coverage at 3,000gpm, 125 psi. Each station shall be equipped with 1.5’ and 2.5” hose fittings. Fire-fighting system shall be capable of having AFFF injected into it for firefighting; Navigation Equipment: Minimum required by the U.S.C.G for inland and international waters. Such shall include radar and navigation equipment to support safe navigation in reduced visibility and during submarine escort assignments (e.g. GPS and SATNAV); Communication Equipment: Minimum required by the U.S.C.G. and FCC for inland and international waters. Such systems shall include one two-way radio for communication on the following frequencies: (NAVSTA, Norfolk) 141.950MHG, 142.050MHZ, 142.650MHZ, 142.000MHZ (NAB Little Creek Port Ops) 156.6 (Monitor Ch #12), NAB #1 140.350MHZ, NAB #2 140.975MHZ. Tug shall be equipped with one external loudhailer; Other Equipment: 1-12 foot aluminum ladder and 1-24 foot aluminum ladder. 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) Estimate hourly Cost/Price for vessel(s) (g) Small business standing (i.e. small business, HUBZONE, or large business) It is requested that the above information be provided no later than 24 AUGUST 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].