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Next Generation Logistics Ship
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N00024-20-R-2201R1

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N00024-20-R-2201

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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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DEPT OF THE NAVY
Major Command
NAVSEA
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Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
Original Published Date: Aug 04, 2020 07:32 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Aug 27, 2020 02:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Contract Opportunity Original Inactive Date: Sep 30, 2020
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History Product Service Code: 1915 - CARGO AND TANKER VESSELS

NAICS Code: 33661 - Ship and Boat Building
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PURPOSE:

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), on behalf of the Support Ships,
Boats, and Cra Program O ice (PMS325), is conducting general market research
and seeking information from all potential sources who may be interested in
supplying ships and ship designs for a new series of Next Generation Logistics
Ships.  The Navy envisions the Next Generation Logistics Ships as a family of
vessels to rearm, refuel, and resupply afloat and ashore units near contested
environments.  The Next Generation Logistics Ships would augment the current
Combat Logistics Force (CLF) ships through the use of commercial vessel designs
tailored for military applications to conduct logistics missions in support of
Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO), Littoral Operations Contested
Environment (LOCE), and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO).

The Navy believes that there are several types of commercial vessels that may be
able to perform these missions including, but not limited to: Platform Supply
Vessels, Fast Supply Vessels, or other types of O shore Support Vessels.  While

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the Navy is considering conversion of existing vessels, new construction, or a

combination of conversions and new construction in order to acquire the
required number of Next Generation Logistics Ships, this request is for
information regarding existing ship designs that could be modified and used for
new construction.  For the purpose of this request, the Navy is only interested in
new construction vessel designs; information on conversions, charters or other
arrangements are not requested at this time.

Contract Opportunity The Navy’s preference regarding new construction ships is to acquire vessels
based on proven and mature ship designs that can be modified to meet the
General Information attached characteristics lists, but the Navy will consider information on purpose-
Classification built “clean-sheet” design concepts. 

Description Cost of the vessels is of primary importance to the Navy, so Companies are
requested to provide information concerning price of the vessels.
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Responses should be limited to 20 pages or less (not including any drawings,
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specifications, or other design products).  Respondents may submit more than
  What you think matters! one response if the response is for more than one vessel.  A detailed proposal is
not requested. Provide as much of the following data as practical within the time
constraints of this inquiry. The following information is requested:
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1.  Provide data and/or information on the vessel design capable of performing
the missions identified.  The data and/or information should consist of “spec
sheets” or similar marketing brochures for the candidate ship. If the design has
been constructed, provide information on  the construction history (e.g. number
of vessels built, shipbuilder, ship owner(s) and vessel name(s), contract and
delivery dates if known).

2.  If available, provide existing data such as general arrangement drawings, build
specifications, hull lines, machinery arrangements, speed-power curves or other
powering information, cargo manuals, weight reports, or trim & stability books.  

The Navy is interested in the seakeeping ability and performance of the

vessel in conducting operations in station-keeping mode and underway. If
available, provide dynamic positioning capability plots, seakeeping
analyses or predictions, or information on intended or typical operational
environments such as polar charts, safe operating envelopes, or Master’s
observations. 

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3.  Discuss the modifications to the existing design that would be necessary to
meet the attached requirements.  

In particular, the Navy is interested in conducting underway replenishment

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at speeds at 13 knots or greater in conditions up to and including Sea State
5. Discuss the feasibility, impacts, and any practical limitations to modify
the vessel design to achieve higher speed and the ability to conduct
underway replenishment in Sea State 5 at a speed above 13 knots.
The Government may modify the attached characteristics if a vessel design
presents significant cost savings, improved performance in other areas, or
reduces risk. Discuss any characteristics or requirements that are
particularly challenging.
The Company may propose modified characteristics if it is not feasible to
modify the design the meet the attached requirements lists.
The Company may highlight any areas where the proposed design
significantly exceeds the attached characteristics lists.  

History 4.  Provide construction price(s) of the vessel design.  If the existing vessel design
has been constructed previously, provide contract prices for the vessel. Provide
  What you think matters! estimated prices if the vessel contract prices are not known or if the proposed
design has not been previously constructed.
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5.  Identify the owner of the intellectual property for the design and describe any
costs and limitations to obtain licenses for design modification and construction.

SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION:

Interested parties are free to submit any information which may assist the Navy in
its market research; no specific format is required.  Respondents should submit
their responses in electronic format via e-mail by 2:00 PM ET on 27 August 2020,
 to Mr. Christopher Paulus, PEO SHIPS, (PMS 325) at
christopher.paulus@navy.mil with a copy to Ms. Roxie Thomas, NAVSEA 02, at
roxie.thomas@navy.mil AND Mr. Aban Iqbal, at aban.iqbal@navy.mil. The RFI
response file should be in PDF or Microso -compatible formats. Submissions may
be accepted a er this date, but feedback may not be as timely or contribute to
NAVSEA’s project planning.  

The Navy desires non-proprietary information in the responses.  Nevertheless,

the Navy recognizes that proprietary data may be included with the information
provided in the response. If so, clearly mark any such proprietary information and
clearly separate it from the unrestricted information.  All information that is

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clearly marked as proprietary will be handled in accordance with the applicable

statutes and regulations. 

DISCLAIMER:

This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice only.  This RFI is for informational
planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the
Government for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, or services. 
Contract Opportunity This notice does not constitute a solicitation or a promise of a solicitation in the
future.  This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or
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service.  Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any
Classification information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.  All costs
associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties’
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expense.  Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly
Attachments/Links identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their
response.  The Government will not be liable for, or su er any consequential
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damages for any proprietary information not properly marked and clearly
History identified.  Proprietary information received in response to this RFI will be
safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government
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the Government to form a binding contract or agreement.  The Government will
not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative because of this
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RFI.  Responses to the RFI will not be returned.  Not responding to this RFI does
not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued.  Specific
responses to the approaches will not disqualify or have an impact on
participation and evaluation on future solicitations.

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NGLS RFI Notional Vessel

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1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE
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Primary Point of Contact
Aban Iqbal
   aban.iqbal@navy.mil
Secondary Point of Contact
Roxie Thomas
   roxie.thomas@navy.mil

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 Aug 04, 2020 07:32 pm EDT
Sources Sought (Original)

 Jul 20, 2020 04:28 pm EDT

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