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The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking sources to provide information related to the lay-up of aluminum-hull, semiplaning catamarans. MSC is seeking feedback from industrial support and enginee... The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking sources to provide information related to the lay-up of aluminum-hull, semiplaning catamarans. MSC is seeking feedback from industrial support and engineering contractors that offer facilities and services as it pertains to the lay-up of ships. The following list pertains to the ships that are being considered for lay-up: Hull Design: Aluminum, Semiplaning Catamaran Length Overall (LOA): 337.9 feet Beam: 93.5 feet Draft, Maximum (Full Load): 12.57 feet Displacement (Full Load): 2755.8 tons Displacement (Light Ship): 1818.8 tons Deadweight: 936 tons Planned Number of Ships to be Laid Up: 2 Ships Length of Lay Up: 365+ Days This sources-sought announcement is a tool to identify businesses with the capability to accomplish the work outlined below and to conduct market research. This is not a solicitation. Respondents will likely not have experience in all areas listed below. Please provide responses to this sources sought notice for all areas listed below that the respondent has demonstrated knowledge, skills, and expertise in: Provide business and contact information: Company Name. Company Website and Contact Information. Primary Point of Contact Information. Facilities: Pier-side Lay-up Locations – One option being considered is to lay the ship up alongside a pier. Provide details on the available pier or quay space, available services (shore power, security, etc.), and restrictions (water depth, air draft, etc.). Land-based Lay-up Locations – Another option would be to lay the ships up on land similar to what is done in the offshore oil industry. There are several concerns with this approach including available facilities, the aluminum hull, and the fact that the ship is a catamaran design. Based on the rough characteristics outlined above, provide details on the land-based facility and the ability to support this type of lay-up. Engineered Ship Enclosure – There is an interest in using an engineered enclosure for protecting the ship from the elements for both lay-up locations (pier-side and land-based). The aluminum hull is susceptible to corrosion and sensitization. Provide details and examples of structures that would be equivalent to what would be required to protect the ship. Examples can include superstructure, deck/flight deck, side shell, and full-ship protection. Services: Lay-up Planning and Execution – Laying up ships in a condition that will ensure reliability of all systems upon reactivation is a recognized challenge. Systems and equipment must be methodically laid up and protected with a plan to maintain the same level of protection throughout the lay-up period. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Class Certifications must be managed as well as regular maintenance must be performed. Provide examples of ship lay-up evolutions that your company has led or been involved in. Detail your company’s role and responsibilities. In particular, provide examples of aluminum-hull catamarans that have been laid up on land, if available. Dehumidification Design/Implementation – One area of particular concern deals with designing and implementing a coordinated dehumidification plan for all internal spaces. Provide examples of ship dehumidification plans that your company has developed and executed. Detail the methodologies, equipment, and any industry standards/guidance documents utilized. Full-Service Lay-up – For respondents that have the facilities and experience to provide a “turn-key” lay-up, please list your experiences and any examples that have been successfully undertaken. Focus your response on the lay-up, maintenance/caretaking during lay-up, and reactivation. Provide guidance on technical and schedule requirements to successfully execute a lay-up. Budgetary Cost Estimates: Provide rough-order cost information for all areas that responses have been provided. This cost information will assist with budgetary estimates and planning. Breakdown costs to the lowest level possible. Capability statement expressing interest in this requirement describing your company and its capability to complete all or part of a project of this scope and magnitude (current or past technical experience). Include a statement detailing any special qualifications, certifications, and facilities applicable to the scope of this project that are held by your firm and/or in-house personnel. Include details of any similar projects with descriptions. Cage Code and DUNS number. Reference list for each of the projects submitted in 4) above. Include the point of contact, title, phone number and email address. Your response to this notice must be received on or before 5:30 PM EST on 17 Jan 2020.