THIS IS THE MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND, STRATEGIC SEALIFT PROGRAM SUPPORT OFFICE, NORFOLK (N103B)

MARKET SURVEY NO. N32205-MS-PM5-17-032

SUBJECT: DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER SUPPORTING AS-87 AMMUNITION MISSION.

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 OF US OR FOREIGN FLAG, SELF-SUSTAINING VESSELS CAPABLE OF CARRYING A MINIMUM 906 TEU'S OF CONTAINERIZED AMMUNITION WHILE SATISFYING REGULATORY HAZMAT COMPATABILITY AND SEGREGATION REQUIREMENTS.

3. CARGO SPECIFICS:
• AMMUNITION CLASSES: 1.1 - 1.4, 4.2 & 2.2
• MAXIMUM TEU GROSS WEIGHT: 44,000 LBS (20,000 KG)
• AVERAGE TEU GROSS WEIGHT: 30,000 LBS (13,608 KG)
4. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: VESSEL MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED SPREADER BAR CAPABLE OF LIFTING 50,000 LBS OR MORE.

5. DELIVERY PORT: MILITARY OCEAN TERMINAL SUNNY POINT, NC

6. REDELIVERY PORT: MILITARY OCEAN TERMINAL SUNNY POINT, NC

7. CHARTER PERIOD: ABOUT 70 DAYS

8. LAYDAY: 07 MAY 2017

9. INTERESTED PARTIES ARE REQUESTED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

A. NAME, FLAG, AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE VESSEL
B. DAILY CHARTER RATE
C. FUEL CONSUMPTION RATE IN METRIC TONS (UNDERWAY AND INPORT WORKING)
D. DELIVERY/REDELIVERY BONUSES
E. BUSINESS SIZE
F. ANY OTHER PERTINENT QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

10. RESPONSES ARE REQUESTED PRIOR TO 1000 EASTERN TIME, 30 MARCH 2017. THE POINT OF CONTACT IS LORRIE LEEDY AT [email protected] . RESPONSES SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL.

SIGNED: LORRIE LEEDY, CONTRACTING OFFICER, MSC N103B