Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

X -- POSSIBLE LEASE OF PORTIONS OF PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD POC Jonathan Hall, Code:02812, (703) 602-6911, Ext: 265 Expressions of interest are sought concerning the possible lease pursuant to the authority of 10 USC 2667 for the under-utilized equipment and facilities and associated real estate in portions of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard located in Kittery, Maine. The equipment and facilities being considered for potential lease are located in thirteen non-adjacent individual buildings, dry docks 1 and 3, and berths 2 and 11. These equipment, facilities, dry docks, and berths may be available on a shared possession or exclusive possession basis. Some equipment and/or facilities will be available for periods of time within the term of a lease but will be required by the Navy during other periods. Additionally, the Navy will reserve the right to take priority use of certain facilities and/or equipment for emergent Navy requirements. This request does not commit the government to issue a solicitation for outlease or to enter into a lease for the under-utilized equipment and facilities. The subject equipment and facilities are located in buildings 178, H-21, 75, 89, 92, 93, 99, 115, 155, 240, 298, 300 and 357. Building 178 is a 178,000 square foot former marine building ways; possible use for this building includes marine related industrial functions. Other facilities include machine and manufacturing shops for electrical, mechanical and structural systems, training facilities, the former prison, and the former industrial waste treatment facility. The installation is situated on Seavy Island and is conveniently located in close proximity to Interstate 95 and the Pease International Trade Port. Buildings 178, 92, and 300 are accessible by rail spur. Expressions of interest are solicited to maximize private sector use of the available under-utilized equipment and facilities for commercial applications. The Navy may enter into lease negotiations with an entity or entities responding to this request based upon maximizing private sector use of available under-utilized capacity. Therefore, any response to this request shallidentify the following items/terms of interest: equipment and facilities, type of possession (exclusive or extent of shared use e.g., identify specific daily hours of use desired, or days-per-week desired), nature of proposed use, desired start-date for lease term, and duration of lease. Expressions of interest must be received by 21 September 1998 at the below address. Proposed use must be compatible with the ongoing mission of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and must comply with applicable Department of Defense requirements. Tours of the installation for interested parties will be conducted on 10 or 11 September 1998 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Copies of documentation advising all prospective offerors of the past, current and projected Navy use of the candidate buildings and related facilities i.e., dry docks, piers and training facilities, capabilities and environmental conditions of the candidate lease facilities will be available for review. Additionally, information informing all prospective offerors of the physical condition of the facilities, including the electrical infrastructure and other utilities will also be available for review. Security arrangements will be required prior to tours. Interested parties are requested to submit their request for tours of the installation by 9 September 1998. The point of contact to coordinate for such tours is Mr. Bob Drew, who can be contacted at (207) 438-5095. For information call (703)602-1265, or write Naval Sea Systems Command, Attn: Jon Hall/SEA 02812, 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22242-5160 Posted 08/31/98 (W-SN243698). (0243)

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