The purpose of this Market Survey is to seek information regarding the availability of layberth facilities and services to be contracted by the Government for Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-On/Roll-Off ships (LMSRs) and to identify sources that are capable of providing a berth for two (any class) LMSRs. Layberths can be in a nested or un-nested configuration. Interested parties should provide the estimated daily cost for supplying a layberth facility on the U.S. East Coast. The fixed priced cost shall include a security perimeter with 24 hour guard service, sewage and garbage disposal for two ships, and parking for a minimum of 40 vehicles. The East Coast layberth facility must be capable of delivering reimbursable services including steam, potable water, electricity, and telephone services. The characteristics of the classes of ships are included with this survey. Specifics are as follows: 1. PORT: U.S. East Coast 2. MISSION: Layberth Facilities & Services for two LMSRs 3. CONTRACT STYLE: Fixed Price with Reimbursables 4. COMMENCEMENT: About May 2011 5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Base Period of One Year with Four, One-Year Option Periods (Potentially up to Nine, One-Year Option Periods) 6. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: a) Name of company b) Telephone Number, Fax Number, Mailing Address, and E-mail Address c) Brief summary of company history relative to similar requirements d) General specifications relative to above requirements e) Estimated daily cost of the layberth facility per LMSR, and estimated cost of the above stated reimbursables. f) Small business standing (i.e., small or large business) g) Please state which class(es) of LMSRs your facility is able to accommodate 7. It is requested that the above information be provided no later than 30 December 2009. The point of contact for this action is Christina Cochrane at (202) 685-5503 or
[email protected] or Diana Fischer at (202) 685-5833 or
[email protected]. Responses may be faxed to 202-685-5887. Please include “Response to Market Survey MSC_10-007 – East Coast” in the subject line of your response. 8. Attachments – PRINCIPLE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FOUR CLASSES OF LMSRs 9. 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.