002 SOW_XP_SanFrancisco_Security 1.pdf

Security Watch Services for

NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

Port of San Francisco

October 14-23, 2023

Statement of Work

August 31, 2023

LCDR Rosemary Abbitt, NOAA Executive Officer

NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

1. Introduction

NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer (EX), home ported in Newport, RI, is a public vessel owned and operated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO).

2. Scope

The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for two (2) security watch standers aboard the vessel while moored at Port of San Francisco Pier 30/32 for approximately (10) days from October 14-23, 2023.

One watch stander will be conducting security watch stationed at the gangway to keep general public from boarding the vessel, while the other will conduct security rounds aboard the ship for the safety of the vessel.

3. Place of Performance

Security watch services provided while the vessel is moored at Port of San Francisco Pier 30/32.

4. Period of Performance

Approximate Hours of Performance:

Week days: 1600 to 2400 and 0000 to 0800

Weekends and Federal Holidays: 0000 to 2400

Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon

0000-0800 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

0800-1600 8 8 8

1600-2400 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Hours: 8 24 16 16 16 16 16 24 24 8

Approximate Total Hours: 168 hours

Specific coverage requirements in accordance with Attachment A1 - Security Coverage Requirements.

Ship’s scheduled location:

Pier 30/32 The Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94107

Ship’s location is subject to change. Security coverage shall be provided at a possible alternative location in the SF Bay area.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED:

The vessel requires two security guard per ship during the period of performance to post at the bridge and conduct rounds.

Security watch standers must be familiar with shipboard operations.

Security watch standers must be familiar with security procedures of the Port of San Francisco.

The security watch standers shall provide hourly security rounds, inspecting all spaces of the ship (excluding staterooms).

The security watch standers are required to contact the designated OOD, duty engineer or XO/CO if any unusual events occur. Unusual events are defined as, but not limited to: bridge alarms, fire, flooding, unauthorized personnel boarding, and other dangers that can affect the security and safety of the vessel.

The bridge watch stander conducting security rounds shall log all rounds and any unusual events in the vessel’s security watch log.

In the case of an emergency, the security watch stander will be able to sound the ship’s general alarm and operate the Public Announcement system.

When not making rounds, the security watch stander will be present on the bridge and be alert to their surroundings.

The security watch stander shall be required to answer the ship’s phone, and will do so in a polite and professional manner. They will also be required to carry a phone when not on the bridge, to maintain communications (personal/company issued cell phone, etc).

The bridge security watch stander will perform morning and evening colors as directed by the ship.

Security watch standers will present themselves for their watch in sufficient time to be briefed on any changes to the routine or special instructions from the off going watch. Approximately 10 minutes may be required to exchange the watch and transfer information.

Change of watch will be made no later than the designated watch start time. Critical and essential details must be passed from security watch standers during this time.

Security watch standers will not depart the ship without being properly relieved following their watch. If the oncoming watch stander does not report to duty, the incumbent watch stander shall contact the Officer of the Deck (OOD), or the Executive Officer (XO) if the OOD is unavailable, and notify them that the relief watch is not present, prior to departing the ship.

Ship’s force will take over watch standing duties in advance of the ship's departure.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Ship Characteristics:

Vessel Name NOAA Ship OKEANOS EXPLORER

Call Sign WTDH

Hull Number R-337

IMO Number 8835114

MMSI Number 369888000

Type Research Vessel

Class STALWART Class (T-AGOS) Ocean Surveillance Ship

LOA 68 m / 224 ft

Beam, Max 13.0 m / 43 ft

Max Draft (centerboard retracted) 5.2 m / 17 ft

Gross Tonnage 2062 gross tons

Displacement 2265 metric tons

Air Draft 25.5 m / 83.7 ft

Propeller One 5 blade right hand turn fixed pitch propeller w/ 4.29 m diameter

Power-plant Four Diesel CAT Gens - x2 1360kW + x2 910 kW

Bow Thruster One Tees White Gill Vertical Shaft Omnidirectional - 677 RPM

Security personnel requirements:

Specialization in maritime security training, including USCG and International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) training is required (please see references).

Guards will be unarmed.

Any required background checks will be conducted by the vendor.

COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:

Log books, pens, binoculars, flashlight, familiarization, and training.

Coordination should occur with the ship’s Operations Officer/Vessel Security Officer (if unavailable, then the Executive Officer) concerning scheduling to ensure quality and efficient security services are provided.

POINTS OF CONTACT:

LT Hunter Brendel, NOAA Operations Officer / Vessel Security Officer NOAA Ship OKEANOS EXPLORER ops.explorer@noaa.gov

LCDR Rosemary Abbitt, NOAA Executive Officer NOAA Ship OKEANOS EXPLORER xo.explorer@noaa.gov 210-896-5025 (Personal Cell)

ATTACHMENT(S)

A1. Security Coverage Requirements

REFERENCE:

COVIDM01 – Marine Operations COVID-19 Protocols.pdf

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 48, 1337.110–70(c). Security Processing Requirements— Low Risk Contracts

ISPS Code, International Maritime Organization

33 CFR 101-106, Maritime Security Policy https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/33/part-101 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/33/part-102 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/33/part-103 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/33/part-104 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/33/part-105 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/33/part-106

49 CFR 1520, Protection of Sensitive Security Information

USCG NVIC 10-04 Guidelines for handling SSI

United Nations MSC Circular 443

U.S. State Department, Significant Terrorist Incidents, www.state.gov

Espionage Act of 1917 - This act empowered the Coast Guard to make regulations to prevent damage to harbors and vessels during national security emergencies.

Magnuson Act, 1950 - Enacted as a result of the "Red Scare," this act provided permanent port security regulations, and broad powers to search vessels in U.S. waters and control the movement of foreign vessels in U.S. ports.

Ports and Waterways Safety Act, 1972 – Resulting from several major groundings and oil spills, this act provided port safety authority beyond the Magnuson Act to protect the use of port transportation facilities, and to enhance efforts against the degradation of the marine environment.

Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 or MTSA – Enacted as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. This Act provided sweeping new authorities for preventing acts of terrorism within the U.S. maritime domain.