Description
The Military Sealift Command is seeking information about the price and availability of a Jones Act certified surface support vessel that can support berthing and victuals for 25 personnel, in addition to the ship's crew, and operate for 30 days without re-supply. The vessel must be able to launch and recover various craft, including SDVs, UUVs, and RHIBs, and have a minimum range of 6000 miles at 10 knots. The vessel will be primarily based in Pearl City, HI, and will normally operate in Hawaii, Guam, and other operational areas.
• The vessel must have a minimum speed of 10 knots and be able to operate in up to sea state 5 conditions.
• The vessel must have a minimum deck strength to load, transport, and stow sponsor mission equipment.
• The vessel must have a minimum of one crane or A-frame with a minimum capacity of 32,000 lbs.
• The vessel must have a means of refueling diesel fuel for sponsor small boats and generators.
• The vessel must have a minimum of 1,500 gallons of potable water per day to support sponsor personnel and crew.
• The vessel must have a means of providing internet-based maritime communications with a minimum speed of 40-220+ MBPS download and 8-25+ MBPS upload.
• The vessel must have a means of securing all audio/visual recording devices in classified access areas.