V -- FAST SEALIFT SHIP (FSS) LAYBERTH SERVICES (U.S. GULF COAST)

This sources sought notice is for obtaining information only. This does not constitute a Request for Proposals or an Invitation for Bid and does not obligate the Government in any way. The Maritime Administration requests potential sources for ship layberths on the U.S. Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida, inclusive of all navigable waterways that can support the safe berthing and navigation of the size vessel identified. For the Mississippi river, potential sources should be from the Baton Rouge area south. Berth must be capable of supporting two ships of approximately 950 feet in length overall and about 106 ft beam either nested or individually moored alongside the berth. Water depth shall be (after dredging, if necessary) a minimum of 32 feet. Water depth must not be less than 32 feet from the berth to the sea buoy. Navigation channel should permit twenty-four hours per day unrestricted transit to open ocean. If bridges/overhead structures preclude unrestricted transit, please provide height limitations for all. Required services are power, potable water, sewage, refuse collection, and telephone service. Potential sources should provide name and phone number of contact; name of firm; location of facility; and estimated lead time to Erica Williams at (202) 366-2803, fax 202-366-3237, and email: [email protected]. All communication should contain "FSS - U.S. Gulf Coast" in the heading or subject line. Please provide responses by close of business on 12 April 2007.