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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 03, 2004 FBO #0859
SOURCES SOUGHT

99 -- The Coalition Provisional Authority, Iraq considering entering into contract for the security of convoys between Kuwait and Iraq.

Notice Date

4/1/2004
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

US Army Engineer District, Fort Worth, PO Box 17300/819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102-0300
 

ZIP Code

76102-0300
 

Solicitation Number

W9126G-04-R-ZZZZ
 

Response Due

5/5/2004
 

Archive Date

7/4/2004
 

Point of Contact

Robin Revard, n/a
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to US Army Engineer District, Fort Worth
(RIO.Requests@SWF02.usace.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

NOTE: All inquiries about this Request for Information are to go to : RIO.Requests@SWF02.usace.army.mil. The Coalition Provisional Authority, Iraq is considering entering into contract for the security of convoys between CSC Navistar, Kuwait (long . 47.71E, lat. 30.09N); CSC Cedar, Iraq (long. 46.42E, lat. 30.61N); Scania, Iraq (long. 44.73E, lat. 32.31N) and the following depots: Latifiya, Iraq (long. 44.37E, lat. 32.55N); Mushada, Iraq (long. 44.12E, lat. 33.65N); Rasafa, Iraq (long. 44.52E, lat. 33.48N); Diwaniya, Iraq (long. 44.89E, lat. 31.98N); Hilla, Iraq (long. 44.44E, lat. 32.51N); An Najaf, Iraq (long. 44.32E, lat. 32.01N); Kut, Iraq (long. 45.81E, lat. 32.50N) and Nasiriyah, Iraq (long. 46.19E, lat. 31.04N). The contractor will provide all labor, rations, equipment and weapons to safely escort humanitarian fuel convoys from the Kuwaiti border to various fuel depots from Nasiriyah to just north of Baghdad. There will be approximately 8 convoy packages per day departing from NAVSTAR at the I raqi-Kuwaiti border to the following depots: Latifiya, Mushada, Rasafa, Diwaniya, Hilla, An Najaf, Kut and Nasiriyah. Typical convoy round trip time is currently 8 days, with overnight stays possible at Cedar and Scania as well as various fuel depots. C oalition Forces provide security at Cedar and Scania. MoO provides security within the perimeter of the depots. The contractor is responsible for all security between these points. The contractor shall provide security for each convoy, usually 20 to 30 t rucks per convoy, with at least two vehicles; one in front and one in the back. Contractor vehicles will be marked to allow clear identification by Coalition Forces. Each vehicle will be manned by three personnel. Each vehicle shall have a Government ap proved automatic, mid to long range weapon mounted such that it can provide 360-degree coverage around the vehicle. Additionally, each security person in the vehicle shall have a personal automatic rifle that is approved by the Government. Each vehicle shall have the ability to communicate via radio and Thuraya or equivalent communication with each other and each of the staging points (Scania, Navistar, and Cedar). The contractor is responsible for having a representative at these sites tha t will act as a liaison with the military and maintains communication with the convoy escorts at all times. Coalition Forces are responsible for providing a quick reaction force if the contractor notifies the military that the convoy has come under attack . The contractor is required to display or wear any uniforms designated by the government and display colors, tape, radar reflectors, or markings on their vehicles as dictated by the government. The contractor shall coordinate all movements with the milit ary liaison designated by the government. The contractor is responsible for all maintenance, fuel, ammunition, etc for their vehicles. Convoys will operate exclusively during daylight hours. The military reserves the right to determine when a convoy can leave and enter compounds. The contractor is not required to escort during periods of darkness or severely reduced visibility. The Government will be held harmless, and is not liable for any damage caused by acts of war, aggression or natural disasters e ffecting contractor vehicles or personnel. The contractor is responsible for their own supply and resupply of ammunition. Quantities on hand must be approved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to disallow convoy movements if the prepara tion of the contractor is deemed inadequate. The contractor is responsible for providing first responder medical care to its own personnel. The contractor shall be given military medical care in the event of an emergency and is authorized to utilize the e mergency medical frequency. The contractor shall be paid based on the number of convoys escorted to final destination. These prices shall be fixed price and not subject to redetermination. Interested contractors are requested to provide two life support options in their response. (1) Option 1, whereby life support in the vicinity of Cedar, Scania, and NAVISTAR is provided by the contractor, and; (2) Option 2, whereby life support in the vicinity of Cedar, Scania, and NAVISTAR is provided by the Government.
 

Place of Performance

Address: US Army Engineer District, Fort Worth PO Box 17300/819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth TX

Zip Code: 76102-0300

Country: US
 

Record

SN00558408-W 20040403/040401212353 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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

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