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V -- TIME-CHARTER OF A U.S. FLAG VESSEL TO SUPPORT EXERCISES OFF NORFOLK VA SOL N00033-99-R-2009 DUE 072399 POC Kevin Spillane at (202) 685-5776 or kevin.spillane@msc.navy.mil WEB: Military Sealift Command, http://www.msc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Military Sealift Command, kevin.spillane@msc.navy.mil. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13.5. The Government is not required to establish a competitive range, conduct discussions, nor request final revisions. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation may also be viewed at the MSC Web site (http://msc.navy.mil/N10/trans.htm). A. MSC PM2P requests proposals for a U.S. flag vessel as described below. This synopsis/solicitation incorporates by reference MSC SPECIALTIME 98 (rev. 5/99). Copies of the updated proforma may be downloaded from the MSC Web site (http://msc.navy.mil/N10/library.htm) or may be obtained by calling Kevin Spillane at (202) 685-5776. Proposals must be received prior to 1400 hours, Washington DC time, Friday, 23 July 1999. Proposals may be submitted via fax to (202) 685-5225 or by mail to the following address: Military Sealift Command Code PM2P Room 320, Bldg. 157 914 Charles Morris Ct., SE Washington Naval Station Washington, DC 20398-5540 B. General: One U.S. flag vessel is required to support RDT&E requirements including ROV recovery, object placement and recovery and other underway support services to submarines. Period of performance is four days commencing 27 July 99 with a Government option for an additional, non-contiguous 17-day period commencing 08 Aug 99. Area of operation is U.S. East Coast out of Norfolk, VA. C. Vessel requirements: a. Clear open deck space: Minimum 25 ft. by 20 ft. b. Minimum endurance: 16 days. c. Minimum transit speed: 8 knots. d. Minimum range: 125 nm. e. Deck equipment: One crane located aft with a minimum reach of 10 ft. and a minimum working capacity of 2500 lb. f. Accommodations: Vessel must be capable of feeding and berthing a minimum of six Government personnel. Cafeteria-style feeding is acceptable. g. Stationkeeping: Vessel must be able to operate and remain on station in winds up to and including 25 knots and in seas up to and including 8 feet. h. Power: The vessel must be capable of providing 50 amp 120VAC power to Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) winch. i. GFE: The vessel must be capable of accommodating GFE as described below. j. Communications: The vessel must be equipped with standard marine radio. k. The vessel must provide its own fuel. D. Government-Furnished Equipment/Services: a. The Government will provide one winch/capstan assembly (6 ft. x 6 ft. x 5 ft., weighing approximately 2000 lb.) Government will install and remove the winch/capstan on the aft section of the vessel. b. The Government will provide hand-held GPS units. c. The Government will provide berth and port services. d. The Government will provide one Boston Whaler and one Zodiac/Avon with motor (to be operated by Government personnel). E. Estimated operating scenario: a. Percent time underway (transit): 9% at 8-12 knots. b. Percent time underway (slow speed): 36% at 3-5 knots. c. Percent time in port: 55% F. Laydays: 28-29 July 99. G. Delivery/redelivery: Norfolk, Va. H. Period of charter: About 4 days commencing 29 July 99 with the Government's option for an additional non-contiguous period of about 17 days commencing 08 Aug 99, declarable by 05 Aug 99. I. The sections, provisions, clauses, and conditions of MSC SPECIALTIME 98 (rev 5/99) apply including but not limited to: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. See MSC SPECIALTIME 98 (rev 5/99) for applicable clauses of 52.212-5. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items within its offer. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. The following changes are made to MSC SPECIALTIME 98 (rev 5/99): 1. Section XI is deleted and replaced with the following: XI. FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation represents the lowest overall cost to the Government. Past performance will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly less important than price. Offerors are requested to include as part of any proposal a summary of recent similar commercial and/or Government work with appropriate points of contact. Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option. 2. Add the following Clause: "252.204-7004 -- Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998) Posted 07/19/99 (W-SN356009). (0200)

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