SS DEL MONTE OFF-SHORE TOW MISSION

28 JUNE 2018 FROM: MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK, SPECIAL MISSIONS PROGRAM (PM43), N04103A2 MARKET SURVEY NO: N32205-MS-PM4-18-018 SUBJECT: SS DEL MONTE OFF-SHORE TOW MISSION 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. 1. THE MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND (MSC) REQUESTS A U.S. FLAG TOW VESSEL FOR THE SS DEL MONTE TO SUPPORT TRAINING EXERCISES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A U.S. FLAG TUGBOAT TO TOW THE TRAINING SHIP SS DEL MONTE TO DESIGNATED AREA WHISKEY-50 TRAINING AREA, COASTAL VIRGINIA/NORTH CAROLINA WITHIN 20 MILES OF THE COAST. THE TUG SHALL REMAIN ONSITE AND CONNECTED WITH THE VESSEL FOR THE DURATION OF THE EXERCISE AND RETURN TO PORT UPON COMPLETION OF THE EXERCISE. DEL MONTE CHARACTERISTICS: SINGLE LEG 2" CHAIN TOW BRIDLE (ADJUSTABLE) WITH 55 TON SHACKLE PRESENTED. 9,009 LT DISPLACEMENT (CURRENT) 522 FEET LOA 70 FEET BEAM 16.00 FEET MEAN DRAFT 35 FEET SAIL HEIGHT 106 FEET AIR DRAFT RUDDER IS LOCKED; SINGLE SCREW (FOUR BLADES) IS LOCKED W/RIGHT AND LEFT BLADES REMOVED. SS DEL MONTE IS MANNED AND SELF SUFFICIENT DURING TOWS. RIDING CREW OF EIGHT (8) ON 24/7 WATCH ROTATION WHILE UNDERWAY. TOW SPEED DURING EXERCISE IS NLT 11 KNOTS. TOW SPEED WHEN NOT DIRECTLY ENGAGED IN EXCERCISES WILL GENERALLY BE LESS. PRE-SAIL CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 1300 ON 07 AUGUST ON BOARD SS DEL MONTE. UNDERWAY TRAINING TIMELINE - 0600 08 AUGUST THROUGH 2300 10 AUGUST 2018. 2. AREA OF OPERATIONS: OPERATIONS SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN VIRGINIA/NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL WATERS. 3. LAYDAY: 07 AUGUST 2018, 1200 4. DELIVERY: JEB LITTLE CREEK, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 5. CHARTER PERIODS: 07-10 AUGUST 2018 6. THE VESSEL SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM CHARACTERISTICS: VESSEL REQUIREMENTS TABLE FLAG USA CLASSIFICATION OCEAN CERTIFIED ENDURANCE 4 DAYS BRAKE HORSEPOWER 7000 MINIMUM PERSONNEL CAPACITY 2 SPONSOR PERSONNEL IN ADDITION TO TUG CREW. VESSEL TO PROVIDE MESSING AND BERTHING FOR 2 SPONSOR PERSONNEL. BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 135,000 POUNDS TRANSIT SPEED 11 KTS DURING EXERCISES MAXIMUM DRAFT LITTLE CREEK HARBOR CHANNEL DEPTH AT MLW IS 22 FEET SEWAGE CAPACITY 4 DAYS LINES LINES AND WIRES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT SUFFICIENT TO SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY PERFORM THE SERVICES UNDER THIS CONTRACT. CAPSTANS/WINCHES SUFFICIENT FOR SERVICES PERFORMED UNDER THIS CONTRACT. NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT MINIMUM REQUIRED BY THE US COAST GUARD COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT MINIMUM REQUIRED BY THE US COAST GUARD 7. EVALUATION FACTORS: PLEASE COMPLETE VESSEL REQUIREMENTS TABLE FLAG CLASSIFICATION ENDURANCE BRAKE HORSEPOWER PERSONNEL CAPACITY BOLLARD PULL AHEAD TRANSIT SPEED MAXIMUM DRAFT SEWAGE CAPACITY LINES CAPSTANS/WINCHES NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT 8. DAILY RATES: INCLUDE ALL COSTS IN THE DAILY RATE. CHARTER PERIOD DURATION CHARTER HIRE (PER DAY) BASE PERIOD 4 DAYS 9. INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL FURNISH THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM INFORMATION: a) ALL BOXES ABOVE TO BE COMPLETED. b) PROVIDE NAME AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE VESSEL, INCLUDING FLAG. c) PROVIDE NAME OF OWNER, POINT OF CONTACT, TELEPHONE NUMBER, ADDRESS, AND E-MAIL ADDRESS. d) PROVIDE BUSINESS SIZE. e) BRIEF SUMMARY OF COMPANY HISTORY RELATIVE TO SIMILAR REQUIREMENTS AND/OR COMPANY'S ABILITY TO MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS. f) PROVIDE ESTIMATED DAILY OR OTHER COST/PRICE DATA TO PROVIDE THE ABOVE SERVICES. g) ANY PERTINENT QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. 10. MSC REQUEST RESPONSES TO 0800 EASTERN TIME, 09 JULY 2018. THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ACTION IS LORRIE LEEDY at contact@example.gov SIGNED: LORRIE LEEDY, CONTRACTING OFFICER, MSC N04103A2