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MARKET SURVEY
MM-12-04 22 December 2011
From: COMSC N1032
Subject: AFLOAT FORWARD STAGING BASE (AFSB) - AMENDMENT 1
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT AN OFFER. THIS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS
INCURRED IN PREPARATION OF ANY SUBMISSION TO THIS MARKET SURVEY, OR TO CONTRACT
FOR SERVICES.
Military Sealift Command (MSC) requests information about the cost and availability of providing one
(1) U.S. or Foreign Flagged vessel to support maritime forces. The vessel will serve as an Afloat
Forward Staging Base, providing maritime mobility, support, and refueling of small boats and
rotary-wing aircraft.
The vessel is required immediately. Information regarding possible delivery timeframes shall be
provided. The closing date is Thursday, 12 January 2012, 1000 EST.
Specifics are as follows:
1. DELIVERY/REDELIVERY LOCATION: Persian Gulf
2. CONTRACT TYPE: Time Charter
3. PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 1-year firm period & three 1-year options & one 11-month option
4. DELIVERY DATE: TBD
5. VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS:
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MajorCategory
Threshold (Minimum) Requirement
Draft No restrictions
Berthing / Messing Berthing / messing for 370 personnel
Office Space
2 Offices for O6 level personnel
4 Offices for O5 level personnel
8 Junior Officer/Enlisted spaces capable of accommodating 80 personnel
4 video teleconferencing (VTC) capable planning/conference spaces capable of accommodating
25 personnel each
Ample space in all areas for upgrade to Navy communications requirements
Operations Center Operations Center capable of accommodating 20 personnel
Small BoatFacilities
Ability to simultaneously moor the following small boats alongside:
2 Riverine Command Boats (RCB)
4 Small Unit Riverine Craft (SURC)
4 Mk-5 Zodiacs
2 7 meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBS)
Fueling facilities at mooring area
Crane 1
Minimum Safe Working Load (SWL) 10,000 lbs
40 foot reach
Clear area underneath of 100ft x 150ft
Crane 2
Minimum SWL 15,000 lb
40 foot reach over the side
Capable of reaching from main deck to waters edge
Flight Deck
U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) certified
With tie downs
Able to accommodate 4 MH-53 size Helicopters simultaneously
Additional open deck space of 150ft x 150ft for staging equipment
Electrical power: 60kVA, 400 Hz, 3 phase. Cables able to reach anywhere on the flight deck
AviationMaintenance Area
Accessible by Crane 1.
Measures at least 100ft X 150ft
JP-5 Capability
10,000 Gallons storage
2 Fueling stations on flight deck
1 Fueling station at staging area
55 PSI standard military fueling nozzles
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MajorCategory
Threshold (Minimum) Requirement
F-76 Capability 40,000 Gallons storage
Fueling station at small boat mooring
Motor Gasoline(MOGAS)Capability
500 Gallons storage
Fueling station at small boat mooring
EquipmentWashdown
Stations
4 Washdown stations (2 Flightdeck / 2 Staging Area)
5,000 Gallon potable water tank
30-50 PSI
150ft Long
2 Hose
Stowage Sufficient stowage for Hazardous Material (HAZMAT)
Sustainability Must be capable of holding 14 days worth of supplies and provisions
Capable of maintaining operations 24/7
Mobility Able to reposition given 12 hours notice
Ordnance Support Above and below deck space to accommodate Military Specification (MILSPEC)
weapons/ammunition stowage lockers
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6. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:
COMPANY INFORMATION
a) Name of company.b) Telephone number, fax number, address, and e-mail address.
c) Brief summary of company history relative to similar requirements.d) Small business standing (i.e., small or large business; HubZone status).
VESSEL AND RATE INFORMATION
a) Vessel(s) name and complete description (flag, speed, range, classification society, classcertifications, cargo capacity, flight and hangar deck description, well deck description,berthing, and victualing, etc.).
b) Vessel availability.c) Daily rate, fuel consumption rates, and any additional charges (i.e. delivery bonus, etc.) for
the time charter.
d) Alternative proposals including alternate delivery dates, alternative platforms, alternativedelivery/redelivery locations.
e) Any pertinent questions and/or comments.f) Business size.
7. It is requested that the above information be provided no later than 1000 hours, EST on12 January 2012. Submission may be via email to Margaret Metz [email protected] via
fax (202-685-5084).
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Questions & Answers:
Question 1: What is 06 and 05 level personnel?
Answer 1: The O-5 and O-6 refer to military rank. O-5 is a Commander and O-6 is a Captain.
Question 2: Is the Crane 1 clear area and the helicopter open deck space really 150' wide?
Answer 2: The crane clear area and helicopter open deck space requirements are correct as stated in the
market survey.
Question 3: Is it envisioned that this will be classed as a USCG Passenger Vessel, a USCG Industrial
Vessel, a Naval Auxiliary of some type or some other type of vessel?
Answer 3: It is anticipated that the vessel will be USCG certificated. The Owner shall coordinate with
USCG to determine under which Subchapter the vessel will be classed.
Question 4: What standards are to apply to the personnel on board the AFSB:
a. Habitability: USCG habitability? US Navy habitability? Other? For example for ship's crew USCG
requires a window for each stateroom, square footage requirements per person, etc.
b. Lifesaving: Full USCG lifesaving requirements?
Answer 4:a. USCG habitability requirements are applicable
b. Yes, full USCG lifesaving requirements are applicable.
Question 5: Aircraft Capabilities:
a. Flight Deck - Will a helipad satisfy the flight deck requirement?
b. Additional Open Deck Space of 150 ft x 150 ft for staging equipment - Is this to be contiguous to the
flight deck?
c. Aviation Maintenance Area of 100 ft x 150 ft - Is this to be contiguous to the flight deck area?
Answer 5:
a. No, a helipad will not satisfy the requirements. Flight deck must be NAVAIR certified.
b. Yes, the additional open deck space of 150 ft x 150 ft for staging equipment is to be contiguous to the
flight deck.
c. The aviation maintenance area must be contiguous to the flight deck area or accessible from it. For
example, an industrial elevator might work.