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DTMA1R06013Federal

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The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is soliciting proposals for the acquisition of 300,000 square feet of militarily useful roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) capacity on fully crewed, U.S. flag commercial vessels. The vessels must be capable of being delivered to U.S. ports, ready to carry exclusively military cargo, within approximately 15 days of alert, although this timeline is negotiable based on a best value determination. The solicitation specifies deck strength requirements, with light decks rated at 150 pounds per square foot, medium decks at 350 pounds, and heavy decks at 550 pounds per square foot, all with at least 9 feet 6 inches of overhead clearance. Access ramps must support a minimum of 70 short tons with a safety factor of 2. The contract term is one year with four one-year options, and the Request for Proposal (RFP) was expected to be issued around July 11, 2006, with proposals due roughly 30 days thereafter. This opportunity is open to all responsible sources, and MARAD encourages participation from Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). The Department of Transportation’s Short-Term Lending Program offers working capital financing, providing lines of credit up to $500,000 at prime interest rates for transportation-related contracts. Interested parties can reach out to contract specialist John W Desch for more information or visit the official solicitation page online. The effort supports the strategic need for military-ready commercial shipping capacity under the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration.

General Info

MARAD seeks 300,000 sq ft RO/RO military cargo capacity on U.S. flag vessels, one-year contract.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 693JF7 DOT Maritime Administration

NAICS

336611 - Ship Building and Repairing

Place of Performance

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PostedJun 9

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Notice updatedJun 12

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JF7 DOT Maritime Administration

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JF7 DOT Maritime Administration

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Contacts

John W DeschContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The original announcement under DTMA1R06013 is amended to include language regarding light deck specifications rated at 150 lbs. per square foot. The full, modified announcement follows: The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) intends to solicit for a total of 300,000 square feet of militarily useful RO/RO capacity on fully crewed, U.S. flag, commercial vessels. Vessels proposed must be available for delivery to U.S. ports, ready to carry only military cargo, as close as possible to 15 days after alert (the timeline for delivery is subject to negotiation and a best value determination). The term "militarily useful" is defined as decks rated at 150 lbs. per square foot for light decks, 350 lbs. per square foot for medium decks or 550 lbs. per square foot for heavy decks, with an overhead clearance of at least 9'6". Access ramps must have a minimum capacity of 70 short tons, using a safety factor of 2. The period of performance is one year with four one-year options. It is anticipated that RFP DTMA1R06013 will be issued on or about July 11, 2006 at http://ideasec.nbc.gov. Proposals will be due approximately 30 days after RFP issue. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit an offer which will be considered by MARAD. If you have questions regarding this solicitation, please contact John Desch at john.desch@dot.gov. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov.