SOURCES SOUGHT
19 -- Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Market Research
- Notice Date
- 4/2/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336611
— Ship Building and Repairing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, NAVSEA HQ, SEA 02, 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE, Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, 20376, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20376
- Solicitation Number
- N0002418R2227
- Archive Date
- 5/5/2018
- Point of Contact
- Steven Schroeder, , Cady H. Walker, Phone: 2027812709
- E-Mail Address
-
steven.schroeder@navy.mil, cady.walker@navy.mil
(steven.schroeder@navy.mil, cady.walker@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SYNOPSIS: This is a Sources Sought notice, issued by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), on behalf of the Strategic and Theater Sealift Program Office (PMS 385) for information and planning purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract, or order. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for, or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information that has not been both properly marked and clearly identified. Information marked proprietary received in response to this RFI will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations. To aid the Government in its review, please segregate proprietary information. PURPOSE: The overall objective of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research in support of preliminary planning for the acquisition of one Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel, hereafter referred to as EPF. GENERAL CAPABILITIES: The EPF will be a shallow draft, commercial-based, diesel powered, roll-on-roll-off (Ro/Ro) ferry, modified and augmented with select military capabilities, capable of both open ocean transit as well as intra-theater lift for personnel, supplies and cargo (PSE). The intended vessel will provide combatant commanders (COCOMs) with a high-speed sealift capability suitable for transport of combat loaded wheeled and tracked vehicles (where ordnance could be present) up to and including the Abrams M1A2 main battle tank. Design modification will include armament for ship self-defense, aviation (AV) facilities for military rotor wing aircraft, Navy command and control, computers, communication and intelligence (C4I) systems, Navy damage control (DC) systems using High Expansion Foam (HEF) protecting embarked ordnance when present, as well as Navy Standard refueling at sea (FAS) capability. The EPF will be designed, constructed, and primarily built to commercial standards. Military specific capabilities will be built and certified to select Navy standards issued by NAVSEA, NAVAIR, SPAWAR or Military Sealift Command (MSC). As part of the response, interested sources should indicate in a matrix form (Excel spreadsheet) which design requirements can and cannot be met. The Navy's potential operational requirements and characteristics for the EPF vessel are as shown in Table 1: Table 1 - Potential Operational Requirements and Characteristics for EPF Program Classification •· American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) survey for unrestricted ocean service, and classed under ABS X A1, HSC Naval Craft, Circle E, OE, X AMS, X ACCU, R2, NIBS, CRC in accordance with ABS Rules High Speed Naval Vessels. o Ramps and Cranes shall be in accordance with ABS Guide for the Certification of Lifting Appliances. •· For purposes of classifying the Mission Bay, the ABS HSNC guides for both vehicle deck (open or closed Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) space) and dry cargo space intended for the carriage of dangerous goods shall apply. •· While EPF can transport up to 312 troops, it is considered a Military Cargo Craft when applying requirements from IMO-High Speed Craft (HSC) Code. Hull Form •· Shallow draft, high speed Mission Flexibility •· Maximum allowable navigational draft less than 4.6m (15ft) •· Ability to operate in austere, un-improved ports un-assisted by tugs o Length less than 450ft •· Ability to transit Panama and Suez Canals o (Max beam 32.2m (106ft)) •· Articulated slewing stern ramp from aft to 45 degrees for rapid on-load and off load of all vehicles and mobile cargo. Mission Mobility •· Ability to lift 544mt (600 short tons) of embarked Personnel, Supplies, and Equipment (PSE) and transport it 1,200 nautical miles (nm) at an average speed of 30+ knots in sea state 3 (significant wave height of 1.25 meters (m)), •· Ability to self-deploy without embarked PSE, 4700 nm in open oceans at an average speed of 23 knots (typical sea states). •· Ability to survive in sea state 7 (significant wave height of 9m) Operational Environment •· Meet mission and habitability requirements in external ambient air temperatures between minus 12.22°C (10°F) and 40.56°C (105°F) with a relative humidity of 50%, and with ambient sea water temperatures of minus 2.22°C (28°F) to 32.00°C (90°F). Sustainment •· Freeze, Chill and Dry provisions sufficient for 146 personnel for 14 days at sea. •· 25% of the year or more at speeds at or above 23 knots Space, Weight, Power and Cooling (SWaP-C) •· Electrical system design will include an electrical power growth margin of at least 5% generating capacity •· Cable ways will provided a 5% volumetric margin for growth in electric and firber optic cable. •· 20,295kg (44,744lbs) reserved for C4I equipment provided by Government. RO/RO Deck Capability •· Provides a minimum square of 1,858m2 (20,000sqft) for the transport and tie-down of combat loaded vehicle anywhere within the space. •· Has a minimum unobstructed clear height of 4.72m (15.5ft). •· Provide a minimum unobstructed width to support a turning diameter of 26.21m (86ft) •· Deck Structure supports point loading from a HEMTT (M984 A2 Wrecker at 43.1mt (47.5 ST), an MTVR (MK23) at 26.2mt (28.9ST), an LVS (MK48) at 40.82mt (45.0 ST) as well as the distributed loads caused by tracked vehicles such as the Abrams Main Battle Tanks (A1A2) at 72.58mt (80.0 ST), during transits in all sea states. •· Provides a flush deck tie-down system on a 1.8m (6ft) grid, capable of withstanding a load of 310kN (70,000lbs) applied at a 45 degree angle. •· Provides Power and Data to a minimum of six ISO 20ft containers used as mission modules, refrigerated cargo stores and or morgues. Deck Handling Equipment •· Capable of moving single ISO TEU container and similar loads weighing up to 12,247 kg (27,000 lbs) between the mission deck and flight deck in a single lift in a SS3. •· Capable of moving single TEUs and similar loads weighing up to 18,144 kg (40,000 lbs) between the RO/RO mission deck and pier in a single lift in SS1. •· Capable of launching and recovering a fully outfitted and manned 11 m RHIB. o If launched and recovered via ship's crane then crane to be man rated in accordance with ABS Lifting Appliance Guide. Accommodations and work spaces •· 2 singles with bath, 6 double with shared baths, 7 quad staterooms, plus necessary water closets and shower facilities for crew. o Total capacity for 42 crew •· Office space and Lounge space with minimum square of 20m2 (215sqft ) and 15m2 ( 161sqft), respectively. •· Bunkrooms for 104 embarked troops with necessary water closets and shower facilities for a mix gender mix of personnel. •· Medical space for two ambulatory patients with minimum square of 20m2 (215sqft ). •· Bosun locker and ships workshop with minimum square of 10m2 (108 sqft) each. Embarked Force Seating Area •· Airline style seating for 312 embarked troops •· Troop baggage storeroom with minimum square of 20m2 (215sqft ) Galley and Messing •· Single facility sized for 41 to 60 persons. Embarked personnel will eat in shifts. Seakeeping •· Fully operable in open oceans, with ride control used to mitigate sea-sickness. •· Survivable in Sea State 7 if unable to weather route. UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS: The intended vessel will provide combatant commanders (COCOMs) with a high-speed RO/RO sealift capability suitable for transport of combat loaded wheeled and tracked vehicles (where ordnance could be present) up to and including the Abrams M1A2 main battle tank. Required Modification will include armament for self-defense, aviation (AV) facilities for rotor wing aircraft certified by NAVAIR, Navy command and control, communication, computers and intelligence (C4I) systems, combined MSC and Navy damage control (DC) systems using High Expansion Foam (HEF) protecting embarked ordnance when present, as well as Navy Standard refueling at sea (FAS) capability. Table 2 - Military Requirements and Characteristics for EPF Program Armament •· Equipped with a crew served weapons system consisting of a minimum of four weapon stations each equipped with one M2HB 0.50 caliber crew served machine gun, arranged around the perimeter of the vessel's topside to provide an effective overlapping 360 degree field of fire in the horizontal plane with no obstructions. •· Armory, ready service lockers and/or magazines for small arms ammunitions. Aviation •· Flight deck and supporting aviation facilities for a single military rotor aircraft up to MH-53E in size. •· Facilities certified by NAVAIR to Level 1 Class II (land, launch, refuel) as well as Level 4 Class 5 (vertical replenishment). •· JP-5 storage of 16,000 gals minimum plus at least one service tank of 1000gal •· Parking spot adjacent to flight deck for a folded SH-60. •· Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN), Advanced Stabilized Glide Slope Indicator (ASGSI) and dedicated Helo Control Space (HCS). C4I •· Secure ship/ship, ship/shore communication capability enabling ship to interoperate with Carrier and Expeditionary Strike Groups (CSG/ESG), as well as other fleet assets. •· 204m2 (2,200sqft) of combined operations and planning space. Damage Control (DC) •· RO/RO space protected from fires via a high expansion foam (HEF) system capable of filling space to 13ft-6in within two minutes of activation. •· Flight deck protected via a Navy Standard AFFF system. •· MSC standard Damage Control Lockers •· External superstructure and sides capable of saltwater wash down via fire hoses to combat a chemical or biological threat. •· Decontamination showers for personnel exposed to chemical or biological threat. Fueling at Sea (FAS) •· The vessel shall be capable of receiving two types of fuel; diesel fuel marine (DFM) via a 7in (178mm) hose, and aviation fuel (JP-5) via a 2-1/2 inch (63.5mm) hose, using a Navy standard tensioned replenishment alongside method at a single receive only station on the port side of the vessel. SUBMISSIONS: This sources sought is being issued for the purpose of identifying contractors with the required expertise and capabilities that might be interested in responding to a formal solicitation if one were to be issued for vessel design and construction. A detailed proposal is not requested. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future competitive solicitation, if one is issued. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced later via FBO and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this RFI. It is anticipated that one (1) vessel will be procured. Interested sources are encouraged to submit a capability summary describing similar vessel design(s) and firm's recent relevant business experience and their approach in meeting the requirements stated above. Responses should include: (a) The name and address of the contractor and where the vessel would be built. (b) Contractor point of contact information including names, titles, phones, and email addresses. (c) Facility Description: A description of the contractor facilities that meet the unique ship requirements outlined above. (d) A description of the vessel design identified by the Contractor that meets or comes close to meeting the above listed design requirements. Vessel characteristics should be identified in matrix form (Excel Spreadsheet) as mentioned above for comparison to the requirements listed in Table 1 and 2. If above requirements cannot be met, identify what is achievable with minor modifications. If constructed or under construction, provide vessel owner point of contact information and date of vessel delivery. (e) Whether the business is currently classified as a Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a) and/or Woman-owned small business, Hub Zone small business, veteran owned small business, or service disabled veteran owned small business. Information should be e-mailed to Steven Schroeder, PMS385, at steven.schroeder@navy.mil. Information can also be mailed to Steven Schroeder, Program Executive Office Ships (PMS385), 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE Stop 2501, Washington Navy yard, DC 20376-2501 and labeled with the solicitation number. Responses are requested by 1700 Eastern Time on April 20, 2018. Submissions may be accepted after this date, but feedback may not be as timely or contribute to NAVSEA's strategic planning. Questions can be submitted via e-mail to Steven Schroeder (steven.schroeder@navy.mil) AND Ms. Cady Walker (cady.walker@navy.mil). NO TELEPHONIC QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSEA/NAVSEAHQ/N0002418R2227/listing.html)
- Record
- SN04874962-W 20180404/180402231034-f7bdf4fe0a8ab1612c01b6548f81eba2 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's FBO Daily Index Page |