THIS IS THE MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND (MSC), SEALIFT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT OFFICE, N1033

MARKET SURVEY NO. 14-038

SUBJECT: CARGO TRANSPORTATION, USWC TO JAPAN

1. THIS IS A MARKET SURVEY CONDUCTED BY THE SEALIFT PROGRAM OFFICE OF MSC. IT IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND YOUR RESPONSE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AN OFFER. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN THE PREPARATION OR SUBMISSION TO THIS MARKET SURVEY OR TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES.

2. MSC REQUESTS INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRICE AND AVAILABILITY A U.S. OR FOREIGN FLAG VESSEL (GEARLESS ACCEPTABLE) TO TRANSPORT AN ENGINEERING ASSEMBLY, UNDERDECK STOWAGE ONLY. IF OFFERING FOREIGN FLAG, MUST BE ABLE TO CARRY TWO SUPERCARGO.

3. LOAD PORT: SAN DIEGO OR OTHER RESPONDENT-NOMINATED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PORT

4. DISCHARGE PORT: YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

5. ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
a. LENGTH OVERALL: APPROX. 14 FEET
b. WIDTH: APPROX. 17 FEET
c. HEIGHT: APPROX. 13 FEET
d. WEIGHT: APPROX. 125,000 LBS.
e. THERE WILL ALSO BE A SINGLE TEU TO TRANSPORT.

6. LOAD/DISCHARGE: FREE IN & FREE OUT. THE GOVERNMENT WILL PROVIDE SHORE CRANES AND A SPREADER BAR AT BOTH LOCATIONS.

7. LAYDAY PERIOD: 28 MAY 2014 - 15 JUNE 2014

8. INTERESTED PARTIES ARE REQUESTED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
a. DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL
b. LUMP SUM FOR THE ENTIRE MISSION
c. ANY OTHER PERTINENT QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
d. BUSINESS SIZE

9. RESPONSES ARE REQUESTED PRIOR TO 1000 HOURS, LOCAL WASHINGTON, DC TIME, FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2014. THE POINT OF CONTACT IS JAY STANDRING 202-685-6309, [email protected]. RESPONSES MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL OR FACSIMILE TO 202-685-5852 (E-MAIL PREFERRED). PLS KEEP INDIVIDUAL E-MAIL FILE SIZE UNDER 5 MBS EACH.

SIGNED: JAY M. STANDRING, CONTRACTING OFFICER, MSC N1033