02-0004 SOW Barge_Tug Service 00L_ 071723.pdf

1. INTRODUCTION

Naval Air Systems Command’s Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division requires U.S. flag vessel or tug/barge unit with Coastwise endorsement to be employed between Port Hueneme, California, (CA);

San Nicolas Island, (SNI) CA; for the transportation of cargo.

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2. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this contract is to provide tug/barge service on an as-needed basis with 20 voyages anticipated each year with up to 10 voyages available for cancellation at no cost to the Government.

Services will be ordered on an as needed basis. The barge must be in port at least 72 hours after issuance of order, unless communicated otherwise by the Government.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work under this contract includes the following:

3.1 Cargo barge vessel must be a minimum of 200 feet length overall.

3.1.1 Vessel/barge of a tug/barge unit shall have a minimum open deck space of 170 feet by 42 feet and be able to carry a minimum of 505 short tons.

3.2 Vessel shall have a protective bulkhead a minimum of six feet high on each side and a bulkhead forward at least eight feet high to prevent salt-water contamination of deck cargo.

3.3 Vessel shall be equipped with a ramp fixed at the inboard end and capable of being lowered to discharge and receive cargo;

3.3.1 Ramp shall have a minimum width of 14 feet and have a minimum length of 44 feet.

3.4 Vessel shall have sufficient permanent tie points installed to provide for securely lashing down cargo over the entire deck;

3.4.1 Vessel is required to have lashing points and provide all lashing gear. Lashings to be patent chain and binder lashings;

3.4.2 The contractor shall use standard marine cargo lashing gear to secure the equipment or vehicles to prevent damage of cargo caused by the rolling motion of the vessel;

3.4.3 Provide detailed diagrams of vessel deck no later than 7 days after contract award and 48 hours prior to the vessel’s arrival at the designated loading port. If the contractor’s provided vessel changes https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/amac-cpsa/travaux-work-eng.html#tphp https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/amac-cpsa/travaux-work-eng.html#tphp https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/amac-cpsa/travaux-work-eng.html#tphp https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/amac-cpsa/travaux-work-eng.html#tphp https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/amac-cpsa/travaux-work-eng.html#tphp after contract award, the contractor shall provide detailed diagrams of the new vessel at least 48 hours prior to its arrival at the designated loading port.

3.4.4 Listing of cargo handling equipment on ship (e.g. forklifts, spreader bars, etc.);

3.5 Vessel must have the ability to accomplish an operational landing at the Open-Ocean, Roll-On/Roll- Off (OO RO/RO) Cargo Pier on SNI.

3.6 Vessel shall land in conditions ranging from calm to 5-foot surf;

3.7 Towing vessel shall have maneuverability and horsepower/bollard pull sufficient to conduct operations in an open ocean environment;

3.8 Loading or unloading operation at SNI will be determined by prevailing tides, available light, sea state and the safety of personnel involved;

3.9 Landing operations at SNI require the use of 3 mooring points capable of maintaining the vessel in position at the OO RO/RO Cargo Pier so that unloading and loading of cargo can be carried out in a safe and professional manner without damaging the Pier;

3.9.1 The vessel shall be held in position using contractor provided mooring lines, reimbursable, that are installed by government personnel at the OO RO/RO Cargo Pier. The vessel must have winches or devices of sufficient mechanical advantage to make use of the supplied mooring lines;

3.10 Government shall load and offload all cargo;

3.11 At SNI, the vessel will approach so the ramp end is capable of resting on the OO RO/RO Cargo Pier;

3.12 During the unloading and loading of the vessel, the contractor will be responsible for maintaining the vessel in a safe and secure position;

3.13 Barge operation shall commence and proceed at the discretion of the captain of the vessel;

3.14 Placement of cargo on the vessel will be monitored by the contractor using a load manifest provided by the Government;

3.14.1 Securing of the cargo aboard the vessel shall be the responsibility of the contractor;

3.14.2 When transporting hazardous waste materials, a uniform hazardous waste manifest shall be generated by Government personnel to accompany the material. Any vessel carrying hazardous waste must be compliant with federal and state regulations;

3.15 When loading or unloading cargo at Port Hueneme, the Government will provide equipment and personnel between the hours of 0700 and 1600, Monday through Friday excluding regularly scheduled days off (RDO) and holidays.

3.16 Contractor shall report with vessel, crew, and additional personnel as reviewed by the Government on a specific date with at least 72 hours’ notice from the Contracting Officer Representative or Technical Point of Contact.

4. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

It is up to the contractor’s discretion to provide an adequate number of personnel to operate the vessel, moor, and lash cargo.

5. SERVICES REQUIRED

The resources listed below will provide the following services on an "as and when requested" basis:

5.1 Tug/barge transportation to Load Ports, Free In at Port Hueneme, CA and San Nicolas Island, CA;

5.2 Tug/barge transportation to Discharge Ports, Free Out at Port Hueneme, CA and San Nicolas Island, CA;

5.3 Lay time of two days Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays Excluded per voyage;

5.4 Lay days per voyage;

5.4.1 Commencing: as required/scheduled by the Government;

5.4.2 Cancelling: as required/scheduled by the Government, orders may be cancelled 24 hours before arriving in port.

6. DELIVERABLES

No deliverables are required for this service.

7. FORMAT OF DELIVERABLES

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8. LANGUAGE OF WORK

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9. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

N/A

10. LOCATION OF WORK

The work will be performed at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, CA and Naval Base Ventura County, San Nicolas Island, CA.

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