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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 20, 2003 FBO #0723
SOURCES SOUGHT

91 -- Dedicated Barge Transportation Services, Mid Atlantic Intercoastal Waterways

Notice Date

11/18/2003
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

Military Traffic Management Command, ATTN: MTAQ, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandra, VA 22332-5000
 

ZIP Code

22332-5000
 

Solicitation Number

W81GYE-4-R-0025
 

Response Due

11/26/2003
 

Archive Date

1/25/2004
 

Point of Contact

Margaret McIntosh, 703-428-2040
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to Military Traffic Management Command
(mcintoshm@mtmc.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

NA SOURCES SOUGHT: This sources sought announcement seeks the submission of Capabilities Statements from Small Businesses which have the capability to provide the transportation of Department of Defense-owned bulk jet fuel (JP5 and JP8) and marine diesel (F7 6), by tug and barge between ports and points on inland waterways in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington DC, including those specified below. Contractor??????s operations shall be on the Chesapeake Bay, the Delaware Bay, and their tributaries. Movements between the Delaware River and Chesapeake Bay shall be accomplished by traversing the C&D Canal; none of the movements traverse coastal waterways. Contractor provided barge transportation, equipment and crews, which shall be avail able exclusively to the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, equipment, and personnel necessary to perform the services incidental to the operation of the following equipment: One tug and tank barge having a total calibrated capacity of not less than 20,000 barrels (and not more than 30,000 barrels), and one tug and tank barge having a total calibrated capacity of not less than 30,000 barrels (and not more than 35,000 barrels). All barges shal l be equipped with (1) a cargo pumping system with necessary hoses and connections capable of completely discharging and stripping the cargo tanks without outside power or assistance from the shore. The average load/discharge rate for all destinations sha ll be a minimum of 2,000 barrels per hour (BPH) at a pressure of 100 pounds per square inch (PSI) from the barge manifold including quantities stripped from cargo tanks (2) an independent cargo tank stripping system capable of stripping all but a maximum o f 2 barrels of product per cargo tank, not to exceed 10 barrels for the entire barge. The discharge rate during tank stripping operations may be less than the minimum rates stipulated above (3) a water stripping system, separate from the cargo tank stripp ing system, for removal of residual water prior to discharge of cargo. All water and cargo tank stripping and discharge lines shall be fully visible from the deck. Permanent gauge point marks with reference height stenciled to the deck or compartment hat ch, certified calibration charts not exceeding eight years in age (provided that no structural alterations have been performed subsequent to the calibration date), trim correction tables and legible draft markings. Barges shall be recalibrated as needed a t the Contractor??????s expense during the contract period. Barges with stainless steel or epoxy-coated tanks are preferred, but barges with uncoated tanks may be offered. For the purpose of this requirement, any commercial epoxy coating impervious to pe troleum products, except coal tar epoxy, is suitable. Steel valves shall be an integral part of all barges used in the performance of this contract. Spill rails are required on all barges. When required, the Contractor shall provide 200 feet of sectional f uel delivery hose and various coupling attachments necessary for over-the-water fuel loading to ships. The tugs shall have a minimum shaft horsepower of 1500, single or twin screw, capable of maintaining an average speed of 7.5 KPH, sea buoy to sea buoy, s uitable in design and power to properly transport and maneuver the offered barge. The tug used must be able to meet nominal summer and winter requirements as per US Coast Guard regulations for the designated traffic areas. The Contractor shall own the eq uipment performing the transportation service or the Contractor shall have the equipment under long-term lease for the duration of the contract period to include the base year and all option years which will be verified by the Government. All potential small business contractors shall submit a portfolio of your capabilities by 2:00 P.M. EST on 26 Nov 2003 to the following individuals: Contracting Officer, Mr. Ra ymond Jones, jonesray@mtmc.army.mil; Telephone: 703-428-2034: Contract Specialist, Ms. Meg McIntosh, mcintoshm@mtmc.army.mil; Telephone: 703-428-2040. ONLY e-mail capability statements will be accepted.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Military Traffic Management Command ATTN: MTAQ, 200 Stovall Street Alexandra VA

Zip Code: 22332-5000

Country: US
 

Record

SN00472049-W 20031120/031118212148 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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