U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

19 -- LOGISTICS SUPPORT VESSEL (LSV) POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT -- POC WILLIAM ABRAMSON, CONTRACTING OFFICER DUE 090598 POC POC: William Abramson Contracting Officer The US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments COmmand (TACOM) is seeking information from potential sources of non-developmental (NDI) or commercial vessels for potential future procurement (1-3 vessels). The candidate vessel will be capable of modification to meet specific Army requirements of the LSV. Primary mission is transportation of cargo consisting of vehicles, containers, and general cargo. The vessel will be used for lighterage of cargo from ship-to-shore and for cargo delivery to terminal areas not accessible to oceangoing vessels. Candidate vessels will meet the following requirements: 1) Oceangoing vessel; 2) land and retract from beaches having a 1:30 gradient while loaded at 900 short tons, forward draft of 4 ft; 3) Operate at a sustained speed of 15 knots minimum in a sea state three while fully loaded (desire 10 knots in sea state 5 when fully loaded); 4) Minimum full load cargo payload of 2,000 short tons; 5) Minimum cargo deck space of 10,500 sq. ft.: 6) Minimum self-delivery range of 5,500 nautical miles while fully loaded; 7) Accomodations and living spaces for crew of 8 Officers and 24 enlisted; 8) Bow and stern ramps each with minimum width of 25 Ft.; 9) Deliver with USCG Certification Of Inspection and ABS Classification. The following information is requested: 1) A full description of the vessel including principal characteristics, structure, electrical systems, machinery, and fluid systems; 2)Prints or pictures showing general and machinery arrangements; 3) Identification of company name, point of contact, address, and telephone. The response to this request may be in any form or format including the company's standard literature. Price data is desirable. Proprietary information submitted will be protected when so designated. Respondents will receive a survey/questionaire to complete and return. The survey/questionaire is identical for all respondents. The survey/questionaire provides further explanation of requirements and asks for additional information about the identified vessel. A response to this announcement is not prerequisite for participation in any future procurement program should such a program develop, nor will data provided be used to qualify prospective offerors for any future solicitations. No reimbursement for any costs connected with providing TACOM this information will be made. This sources sought announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by TACOM to award a contract, nor is it a Request for Proposal. Potential sources should send the requested information to: US ARMY TACOM, ATTN: AMSTA-DSA-TA-AQ (Deborah B. Walker), Warren, MI 48397-5000 within 21 days of date of publication of this notice. No phone inquiries will be accepted. Posted 08/11/98 (W-SN235676). (0223)

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