Layberth for KINGS POINTER

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 is seeking a long term layberth site to safely moor the United States Merchant Marine Academy vessel KINGS POINTER. The geographic area of consideration is all navigable waterways that can safely accommodate the transit and maneuvering of the subject vessel within an approximate 30 mile radius from the schools location in the New York City metropolitan area. Required services are electric, water, sewage hookup (IAW local regulation), telephone, recycling capability, high speed internet, and unrestricted access for faculty, cadets, and contractors. The basic vessel characteristics are as follows:Length Overall: 68.2752 MBeam: 13.1064Anticipated layberth draft: 15' 00" FWD 15' 00" AFT 15' 00" MIDEstimated Electrical Usage: 2500 KWH/DayRequired Amperage: 200 AMPSRequired voltage: 440 Volts Please provide the following information:Berth or wharf dimensionsWater depth at berthDistance from USMMAAvailable existing utilities: available electric (amps/volts), water, telephone, internetNon-binding per-diem rates. Responses are to be sent electronically to Mr. Benedict Burnowski, Contracting Officer, Office of Acquisition, MARAD at [email protected]. Responses should be received no later than October 2, 2009 at COB, Washington, DC, local time.