Extension of Contract Period of Performance End Date

***THIS IS NOT A NEW REQUIREMENT. THIS REQUEST IS TO EVALUATE CURRENT MARKET CAPABILITIES AND PRICING TO DETERMINE IF EXERCISING AN OPTION FOR CONTINUED PERFORMANCE UNDER THE CURRENT CONTRACT IS THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS METHOD OF FULFILLING THE GOVERNMENT'S NEED. *** MSC intends to extend the period of performance of Contract N00033-12-C-5504 by 91 days (until 31 July 2014) under the authority provided to it by FAR 52.217-8 (Option to Extend Services). In order to ensure the requirements of FAR 5.2, Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions, are met, MSC is seeking information on potential offerors who can meet the requirements of the Contract to ensure exercising this option is in the best interest of the Government. Accordingly, MSC requests any information contractors have about available U.S. or foreign flag, self-sustaining vessels that can meet the following requirements: Performance Range: The Vessel shall have a minimum operating range of 1000 nm when fully laden with mission cargo in conditions of moderate weather. Vessel shall have sufficient bunkers and lube oil to complete a voyage not less than the threshold distance at warranted speed, with a 20 percent fuel reserve. Speed: The Vessel shall be capable of maintaining an average sustained speed of 18 knots in moderate weather when not fully laden with mission cargo. Voyage length: Vessel shall have an endurance of not less than 38 hours steaming at maximum speed fully laden with mission cargo. Characteristics The vessel shall have a full load draft of not greater than 16.0 feet and a maximum length overall of 375.0 feet. The ship shall be PANAMAX/SUEZ capable. (The vessel must have an articulated stern ramp capable of slewing 45 degrees to port and starboard. The contractor must provide assurances that the vessel will be able to dock and load/discharge cargo using the stern ramp at Kin Red, Okinawa.) Capacity Passengers: The Vessel shall have the capability to carry a maximum of 880 passengers (200 Lbs. each) in passenger spaces that have specific seating and ventilation requirements as stated below. The Vessel shall have storage space for each passenger's seabag (110 Lbs. each) and sufficient storage for one personal-size/carry-on type bag). The Vessel shall have all equipment required by IMO HSC for passenger safety. Seats: The Vessel shall be equipped with aircraft-style seats capable of reclining and equipped with trays attached to the seats ahead. Entertainment System: Ship shall be provided with a closed-circuit visual entertainment system, along with current entertainment media within the passenger spaces. Air Conditioning: Air conditioning system will maintain the constant temperature and relative humidity outlined in the table above in the passenger seating area while operating in ambient conditions of 32 to 100 degrees F and 80 percent Relative Humidity with seawater temps of 32 to 82 degrees F. The minimum fresh air component in the passenger seating area must be 25 percent. Permanent Brow: The vessel shall have a permanent brow for embarking and debarking passengers and crew. Brow shall have a minimum weight bearing capacity of 2500 lbs. Cargo: The vessel shall be self-sustaining for the discharge/loading of mission cargo while alongside a pier. Vessel must be capable of accommodating specific military vehicles and equipment. Stowage of the below listed vehicles constitute the critical vehicle parameters. The following vehicles/equipment represents dimensional extremes in terms of length, weight, and height that will be required to be transported: - The heaviest vehicle/equipment piece is 40 tons (US/short). - The longest cargo vehicle intended for carriage is a logistics vehicle system (LVS), which is a combination of Mk48 tractor/power unit, Mk16 fifth wheel, and M870 low bed trailer. Total length of the LVS is 75 feet. The LVS is used to carry other vehicles and ISO containers. - The tallest cargo item is a CH-46 helicopter with a height in reduced configuration of 13 feet, 3 inches. Minimum overhead clearance height for the CH-46 in reduced configuration is 15 feet. Typical Cargo Loads Ground Elements Air Elements Quantity Item Quantity Item 48 HMMWV "Hummers" 4 AH-1 Helicopter 6 M102 Trailer 3 UH-1 Helicopter 30 QUADCON - 1CC ISO Container 25 463L Air Cargo Pallets 4 M105/353-Type Trailer 4 Aircraft Tugs 8 M23/MK25, 7-1/2 ton Truck 3000 sq-ft Misc. Aircraft Gear/GSE 1 Rough Terrain Forklift 1 Rough Terrain Forklift 4-6 M198 Howitzer 10 Various Truck Types 880 Passengers 400 to 880 Passengers Notes: (1) Minimum vertical clearance includes a 6-inch minimum clearance between the highest point of the vehicles and the lowest obstruction below the overhead deck. This 6-inch clearance does not include deck deflection or any raised deck fittings or other items that reduce available vertical clearance (2) The cargo stowage areas where vehicles are stowed shall be considered to be RO/RO cargo spaces for the purposes of SOLAS fire integrity. Cargo Capacity: The Vessel will have a cargo capacity of 531 short tons. That number includes passenger and passenger related weights. The Owner warrants that the Vessel is capable of lifting the minimum cargo capacity tonnage at maximum sustained speed to the required range. Cargo Securing Equipment: Cargo carried may include vehicles with diesel fuel in their tanks; containers with mechanical equipment, medical supplies, perishable rations, and limited quantities of ammunition. The Vessel will be equipped with cargo tie-down points sufficient to stow the cargo identified using cloverleaf sockets, D-rings or other installed fixed attachments. All cargo will be secured in accordance with an IMO approved Cargo Securing Manual using lashing gear and Vehicle Lashing Assemblies (VLAs) comparable to US military lashing guidelines contained in MCMCTEA Reference 97-55-22 (copies are available for review/download at the following website http://www.tea.army.mil/dpe/55-22.htm). Deck area: Usable Cargo Stowage Area is the total deck area in square feet on the Vessel where vehicles can be stowed using tie-downs, and includes those decks and ramps which meet the minimum vertical clearance described above. Vehicle decks shall provide a minimum deck area of 24,500 square feet. The Broken Stow Factor is assumed to be 15%, inclusive. Deck strength: The Vessel will have deck strength sufficient to load the available decks Minimum Distributed Static Deck Loads of 300 PSF. Underdeck heights: The Vessel shall have vehicle cargo decks whose deck area and underdeck height is not less than 6 ft. 6 in. for light vehicles, not less than 9 ft. for most vehicles, and not less than 15 ft. for tall vehicles while still maintaining a minimum of 6 inches clearance. Not less than 10% of total cargo stowage space shall be suitable for tall (15 ft.) cargo. Maneuverability: The arrangement of Cargo Stowage Areas that are used for vehicle stowage and vehicle accesses shall permit the vehicles listed in section 3.2 to transit from both the forward and aft extremities of the deck on which the vehicle is stowed to the foot of the ship's external ramp without backing. In Cargo Stowage Areas, structural stanchions between fixed decks shall be arranged to minimize interference with vehicle flow and maneuvering. Systems External Ramp(s): The Vessel shall be fitted with fixed or slewing stern ramp(s) that can operate from the vessel's main deck down to a pier head with a height of 4 ft above the water level while not exceeding a maximum ramp angle of 15 degrees. The ramp system may not decrease the ship's cargo deadweight and clear deck space. A readily available alternate method of raising and lowering the ramp must be integral to the operating system. The ramp(s) shall be fitted with fixed traction devices that assist in tracked and wheeled vehicle operations when the ramp is dirty, oily or wet. Traction devices must be made of metal attached to the ramp surface. The design, pattern and installation are at the Owner's discretion, but must be warranted as effective. Length: The ramp shall be long enough so that, when deployed to a pier four feet above the waterline and with the vessel in a light condition, the ramp's foot is fully supported by the pier and its angle does not exceed 15 degrees. Width: The ramp shall be at least 16 feet between curbs. The Ramp system shall be capable of unassisted deploying and stowing the ramp, opening and closing the external door, and performing RO/RO operations when the ship has an adverse list up to 5 degrees. The angle of any ramp section shall not exceed 15 degrees relative to the waterline for this range of operating conditions. Wheel loads shall be the highest wheel load of any vehicle intended for use on the ramp. When operating pierside, the ramp system shall include an allowance for fenders between the ship and the pier. Ratings and capacities of the ramp shall be conspicuously painted and outlined in weld bead. System Operation and Controls: The stern ramp(s) shall be deployed and retrieved through a manually initiated automatic sequence. Deployment and retrieval controls for a stern ramp shall be provided in a "deadman" configuration. The ship's cargo cranes may be used for deployment and retrieval of a sideport ramp. The ramp control system shall be located where there is good visibility of ramp and external door operations. The control system station(s) shall permit one-person operation of the ship's external ramp and external door. The ramp and external door shall function as an integrated system. Ground tackle/Deck Machinery Anchors: Anchoring system capable of med-moor. Windlasses: The Vessel shall be fitted with at least two mooring windlass/winches, both port and starboard on the bow. The Vessel shall be capable of mooring Mediterranean style either foreword or aft. The windlass(es) shall be capable of retrieving anchor chain from a water depth of 100 fathoms. The windlass(es) shall be capable of hoisting the anchor and chain at a depth of 30 fathoms at a speed of not less than 30 feet per minute. Fenders: The vessel shall be fitted with hull fenders of appropriate size so that no other fenders are required under normal mooring conditions. The vessel shall be capable of deploying and recovering the fenders without shore side assistance. Low Pressure (LP) Air and Fresh Water Fittings The Vessel's vehicle deck will be equipped with a minimum of two LP (90 to 100 Psi.) air fittings per vehicle deck and two spigots (one each port and stbd) providing 25 psi. fresh water to support cargo cleaning and maintenance actions. Potable Water Tankage: The Vessel shall have potable water tanks conforming to USCG and US Center for Disease Control (formerly Public Health Service) rules. Increased potable water stowage capacity is of value to the government. Watermaker: The Vessel shall have the capacity to produce the volume of water per day at anchor in tropical waters (avg. seawater temp 83 . F) in an approved system to sustain the crew and up to 12 passengers. Increased water making capacity is of value to the government. Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation (HVAC): The assumed ambient conditions for all HVAC calculations are: 32 to 100 deg. F at 80% relative humidity with 32 to 82 - F seawater temps. The Vessel shall be fitted with an HVAC system which provides a minimum of 20 air changes per hour to the Cargo Space when loading or discharging vehicles and cargo and provides a minimum of 10 air changes per hour to the Cargo Space while underway. Waste Handling Capacity (for longest voyage) Solid waste capability: The Vessel shall be equipped with equipment to handle all solid dry wastes generated by crew and full passenger load for 5 days while in port or crew only for two weeks. Sewage treatment system: The Vessel shall be fitted with an IMO compliant waste disposal system that uses a Marine Sanitation Device, Type II. Trash Collection and Storage: Vessel shall contain sufficient means of trash and waste collection, containment, and stowage generated by all accommodated U.S. Government-sponsored personnel and supercargo while vessel is underway (for transits up to 36 hrs). Accommodations The Vessel shall be equipped with the following accommodation spaces that shall conform to 46 CFR Part 108.193 through 215. Hospital/sick bay: The Vessel shall have sleeping spaces, berths and lockers sufficient for the entire crew and 12 Govt. sponsored persons. Troop Embarkation Office: The Vessel shall have an office for the exclusive use of the Charterer, or other Govt. reps of at least 100 square feet. It shall contain a ten-person table, ten chairs, a standard shipboard phone and at least ten 110 volt, 20 amp, 60 cycle electrical outlets. Provisions shall exist to be able to connect with the ship's INMARSAT system over voice, fax and data lines, exterior/interior antenna coaxial cables, Internet Services and communications equipment. The Troop embarkation office shall have adequate lighting, heating, air conditioning and ventilation for computers and electronic equipment. Passenger Support Food service: The Vessel shall be fitted with food service equipment to store and prepare pre-prepared meals for all Govt. Sponsored personnel. Such equipment shall include: heating ovens, ranges, refrigerators, freezers, utensils, beverage dispensers, and storage space as necessary. Food storage: The Vessel shall be fitted with a food service facility capable of preparing unit rations (3 hot meals per day) for up to 880 passengers and ship's crew. At the Charterer's option, provisions may be stored in a refrigerated container stowed on the vehicle deck. The Vessel shall be equipped to provide electricity to one ISO standard 1C/1CC reefer freight container. A 460-volt, 32 amp (CEE-17 type) receptacle shall be provided for the refrigerated container. Washrooms: The Vessel shall be fitted with washrooms, including sinks and showers for passenger use, with at least 12 sinks and 6 showers. Head: The Vessel shall be fitted with a minimum of 17 toilets for passengers. The vessel shall be fitted with a separate female restroom facility. As a minimum it shall contain two sinks, two showers and two toilets. Place/Range of Delivery and Redelivery: Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan The potential charter period would be for 91 days and would commence 02 May 2014. Interested parties shall furnish the following information: a) Name of company; b) POC, Telephone Number, Fax Number, Address, and e-mail address (if available); c) Name of Vessel d) Estimated Daily Charter Hire Rate and any potential delivery/redelivery bonuses e) Small business standing (i.e., small or large business; HubZone status); f) Any pertinent questions/concerns. g) Businesses responding to the survey must: i. Small Business - demonstrate how 51% of the contract effort will be performed ii. All - provide evidence of sufficient resources to meet obligations prior to invoicing under the contract iii. All - provide a finance plan for providing necessary facilities/resources to meet contract requirements