2023 Funk_Montag SOW .docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bellingham Air and Marine Branch Bellingham, WA Covered Boat Slip for Bellingham Marine

INTRODUCTION

This Statement of Work (SOW) supports the requirement for The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operation (AMO) for a covered boat slip at the Bellingham Air and Marine Branch in Bellingham, WA.

BACKGROUND

Under the authority of Title I, Sec. 101 Homeland Security Act of 2002 as amended, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States; reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism; and minimize the damage, and assist in the recovery, from terrorist attacks that do occur within the United States.

The Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Air and Marine Bellingham, Washington Unit is tasked with the security of water ways within the Northwest region of the United States. Marked and covert vessels are essential to carrying out this stated mission.

This contract requirement is to provide a covered boat slip to the Bellingham Air and Marine Branch facility located at 3871 Airport Way, Bellingham, WA 98226.

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE

The objective is to lease one covered boat house.

AMO Bellingham Unit, Washington requires a covered boat house able to accommodate a vessel with its motors for a total length of 42’’ feet and a draft of 22 inches. The covered boathouse will need a 12 foot wide and 12 foot clearance inside, with a minimum of 2 feet on 1 side in walking space around the vessel on the dock. The vessel will be bow in and/or bow out no special preference. A depth of 6 feet will be required to leave the facility and in acceleration. The facility will be equipped with a city water supply for washing of the vessels, and one 110/ 220 volt 30amp service with single phase power supply for vessel shore power, with standard white overhead lighting. There is no requirement for a DC for a jump start or exhaust removal system. In addition, a primary person entry door will be located from the main dock, secured with a lock. No additional storage or lift required within the boathouse or security requirements below the surface of the water. All dock edges should be covered in non-marking rubber, “Rub Rail” to prevent damage and chafing, with 2 cleats on each side. All above stated measurements should account for and allow operations at lowest tide. The marina should be a 24 hour access marina secured via a pass code that prohibits unauthorized access to the marina proper. The marina will possess a fuel facility which offers unleaded fuel and boat ramp which are accessible 24 hours per day. The location of the marina must allow for a 10 minute response time by the Marine Interdiction Agents from the Bellingham, Washington facilities.

CONTRACTOR TASKS

The contractor shall set forth the terms and conditions of the lease. Rent should be paid monthly. The contractor should be responsible for real property taxes, port fees, utilities, alterations, additions, personal liability insurance and prompt invoicing.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Contract Term: Base year contract commencing March 1, 2023 – Feb 28 (29th), 2024 with the potential of (4) One-Year Options years as follows:

Option Year 1: March 1, 2024 - Feb 28 (29th), 2025 Option Year 2: March 1, 2025 - Feb 28 (29th), 2026 Option Year 3: March 1, 2026 - Feb 28 (29th), 2027 Option Year 4: March 1, 2027 - Feb 28 (29th), 2028

BUILDING/GROUNDS

The contractor shall provide one covered boat slip space at the Bellingham Marina with utilities.

SCOPE

The contractor shall ensure that all taxes, insurance, utilities, are paid. The agreements between parties are adhered to and the premises are maintained in a condition suitable to house a vessel.

The Contractor shall provide a covered boathouse measuring 70’ x 28’ at a monthly price that would include electricity.

No changes to this SOW or cost increases shall be incurred without written prior approval of the Contracting Officer as coordinated by the Technical Point of Contact. Any changes or cost increases will not take effect until the Contracting Officer executes a written modification

One covered boat house: AMO Bellingham Unit, Washington requires one covered boat house able to accommodate a vessel with its motors for a total length of 42’’ feet and a draft of 22 inches. The covered boathouse will need a 12 foot wide and 12 foot clearance inside, with a minimum of 2 feet on 1 side in walking space around the vessel on the dock. The vessel will be bow in and/or bow out no special preference. A depth of 6 feet will be required to leave the facility and in acceleration. The facility will be equipped with a city water supply for washing of the vessels, and one 110/ 220 volt 30amp service with single phase power supply for vessel shore power, with standard white overhead lighting. There is no requirement for a DC for a jump start or exhaust removal system. In addition, a primary person entry door will be located from the main dock, secured with a lock. No additional storage or lift required within the boathouse or security requirements below the surface of the water. All dock edges should be covered in non-marking rubber, “Rub Rail” to prevent damage and chafing, with 2 cleats on each side. All above stated measurements should account for and allow operations at lowest tide. The marina should be a 24 hour access marina secured via a pass code that prohibits unauthorized access to the marina proper. The marina will possess a fuel facility which offers unleaded fuel and boat ramp which are accessible 24 hours per day. The location of the marina must allow for a 10 minute response time by the Marine Interdiction Agents from the Bellingham, Washington facilities.

SECURITY

The Government shall provide the Lessor's personnel access to Government –Leased spaces when requested on an as required basis. AMO shall have the right to retain a private guard service at its discretion to maintain the security of assets at all times.

SAFETY

The Lessor shall ensure that the condition of the facilities comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements.

LAIBILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

AMO and the Lessor shall abide by all applicable laws; statutes, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations, and requirements of all Federal, state and municipal governments and the appropriate agencies, officers, departments, boards and commissions thereof and the board of underwriters and/or the insurance rating organization or similar organization performing the same or similar functions, whether now or hereafter in force, applicable to the subject space or any part thereof, as to the manner of use or occupancy or the maintenance, repair or condition of the subject space, and the usual and customary requirements of the carriers of all insurance policies maintained by the Lessor on the building housing the subject space. If any such compliance involves the obligation of funds, it is subject to the availability of funds.

1. Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement

The Contractor shall save and hold harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability claims, and costs of any kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any Contractor property or property owned by a third party occurring in connection with or in any way incident to raising out of the occupancy, use, service, operation, or performance of work under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the acts or omissions of the Contractor, any subcontractor, or any employee, agent, or representative of the Contractor or subcontractor.

1. Government’s Right of Recovery

Nothing in the above paragraphs shall be considered to preclude the Government from receiving the benefits of any insurance the Contractor may carry which provides for the indemnification of any loss or destruction of, or damages to property in the custody and care of the Contractor where such loss, destruction or damage is to Government property. The Contractor shall do nothing to prejudice the Government’s right to recover against third parties for any loss, destruction of, or damage to Government property, and upon the request of the Contracting Officer shall, at the Government’s expense, furnish to the Government all reasonable assistance and cooperation (including assistance in the prosecution of suit and the execution of instruments of assignment in favor of the Government) in obtaining recovery.

1. Government Liability

The Government shall not be liable for any injury to the Contractor’s personnel or damage to the Contractor’s property unless such injury or damage is due to negligence on the part of the Government and is recoverable under the Federal Torts Claims Act, or pursuant to other Federal statutory authority.

1. Disclosure of Information

3. Any information made available to the contractor by the government or its customer shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract. This information shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any persons except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.

3. In the performance of this contract, the contractor assumes responsibility for the protection of the confidentiality of government records.

3. The contractor will adhere to the requirements found in Part 27 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information.

SUBMISSION OF INVOICES WILL BE DONE VIA IPP PER CONTRACT TERMS

All contract questions and concerns shall be directed to the Purchasing point of contact as designated below. The Contracting Officer is the only individual with the authority to amend this contract.

POINT OF CONTACTS

Funding, Invoicing (IPP), Purchase Requisition:

Mandy Quinsey - Budget Officer 360-714-7103 Mandy.quinsey@cbp.dhs.gov

Technical questions:

Matthew Babcock - SUPVY MARINE INTERDICTION AGENT 360-319-8911 MATTHEW.J.BABCOCK@cbp.dhs.gov