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--OBJECTIVE THEATER SUPPORT VESSEL (TSV) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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The Army is seeking to procure the Objective Theater Support Vessel (TSV), intended for the intra-theater movement of troops and military equipment, including passengers, rolling stock, containers, and pallets not on trailers. This vessel must operate from minor ports unsuitable for large commercial cargo ships and have organic cargo handling capabilities. It should be capable of self-deployment over long distances without cargo, meet commercial construction standards supplemented by military structural requirements, and must be built in the United States. Key specifications include a maximum overall length of 121 meters (397 feet), a minimum payload capacity of 950 tonnes, carrying capacity for 361 passengers (342 troops and 19 temporarily berthed), 2,323 square meters of cargo space for rolling stock, a crew of 31, a navigational draft of 4.57 meters, a beam of 32.3 meters, and the ability to self-deploy at a minimum average speed of 40 knots for 4,726 nautical miles. An Industry Day event is scheduled from March 18 to 20, 2003, at the Sterling Inn & Conference Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan, to provide more detailed information. The Army is conducting market research and requests responses by February 18, 2003, regarding timelines for design, production, testing, and delivery; estimated preparation time for a proposal; and cost estimates including potential facility investments required for building the TSV. Points of contact for questions and submissions are provided, facilitating industry engagement to support the solicitation process and ensure that capable and cost-effective proposals can be developed.

General Info

Army seeks US-built TSV vessel for troop/equipment transport, 121m length, 950-ton payload, 40 knot speed.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom

NAICS

336611 - Ship Building and Repairing

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PostedFeb 5

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom

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OfficeDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom

Office AddressDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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Full Description

NA The Army intends to purchase the Objective Theater Support Vessel(TSV) which is required for intra-theater movement of troops & military equipment, includes troops(passengers) rolling stock, containers & pallets, not on trailers. It will have the ability t o operate out of minor ports which are too small for large commercial cargo vessels & shall have its own organic cargo handling capability. The TSV must self-deploy long distances without cargo, be built to commercial standards, supplemented as needed with military requirements, such as structural requirements beyond the minimal normally required for vehicle fast ferries. The TSV must be built in the United States. Overall length shall not exceed 121 meters(397 feet) Minimum payload 950 tonnes(troops and equipment); a minimum average speed of 40 knots; 361 passengers(342 troops & 19 temporarily berthed) 2,323 square meters of effective cargo area for rolling stock; 31 crew; 4.57m navigational draft; 4,726nm self-deployment(no cargo) at a minimum average sp eed of 40 knots; 32.3 beam overall. INDUSTRY DAY for the TSV is planned for 18-20 Mar 03 at the Sterling Inn & Conference Center in Sterling Hts, MI. Further detailed information will be published on the Acquisition website. POC for this event is: Ms. Cynthia Valentine, contact@example.gov .mil; Phone +1 (555) 000-0000 or +1 (555) 000-0000. To assist us in completing market research for the TSV please respond to the following questions NLT 18 FEB 03 to: Terri Franzen contact@example.gov or Deborah Walker contact@example.gov. 1) Since you may ha ve to build a new facility or expand an existing facility in order to produce a TSV in the US, how long do you estimate that it will take for you, from date of contract award, design, produce, test & deliver this vessel to the Army? 2) How many days do yo u estimate that you will need to prepare a responsive proposal to the TSV Request for Proposal (assuming you may have to submit any or all of the following documents; our preliminary vessel design, ABS preliminary review, model testing, detailed past perfo rmance data, sample purchase orders/vendor quotes from major subs, sufficient cost & pricing information, construction/facilitization plans)? 3) Given the general performance parameters for the TSV described above, could you provide a cost estimate for th is vessel? Does your cost estimate include the cost of facilitization(mentioned above)?