20R4052 ATTACHMENT H - AT-FP .docx

ATTACHMENT H

ANTI-TERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION (AT/FP)

H-1 General. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of COMSCINST 5530.3 (series).

H-1(a) Access Control. The Contractor shall ensure only crewmembers, US government employees, techreps and authorized visitors are permitted access to the vessel.

H-1(a)(1) Vessel Watch. A Watchstander shall be established at all active access points. Watchstanders shall be equipped with a handheld communications device that maintains clear and reliable communications with the Deck Watch Officer. Watchstanders shall perform the following duties:

· Maintain a gangway/visitor’s log that lists the date, visitor’s name, person/space visited, firm represented, time of arrival, time of departure, and ID badge number

· Issue a color-coded ID badge to each visitor that indicates by color whether an escort is required

· Arrange an escort for visitors when circulation controls are in effect

· As directed, search visitors and their property upon their boarding and departure

· Deny entry to visitors refusing full and complete personal identification or explanation of the intended purpose of their visit, or if visitor refuses to undergo a search

H-1(a)(2) Deck Watch Officer. The Deck Watch Officer shall determine in coordination with shore personnel the Force Protection Condition in effect and regulate visitor arrival accordingly.

H-1(b) Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO). The Master shall assign a licensed officer as the Vessel’s ATO. The ATO shall attend MSC’s five (5) day Force Protection Officer (FPO) Level II training course through coordination with the MSC Training Center East Facility, which will then enable the ATO to provide Level I, Basic Individual Awareness Training to the remainder of the vessel’s crew.

H-1(c) Force Protection Drills. The Master shall conduct a Shipboard Force Protection Drill quarterly IAW COMSCINST 5530.3 (series). The quarterly drill shall be based upon a realistic scenario that reflects possible threats that might arise at sea or in port. The drill will utilize those personnel assigned by the Physical Security Bill and should last approximately 45 minutes.

H-1(d) Small Arms Assignments. The Contractor shall ensure the vessel maintains a minimum of five (5) crew who are qualified to use a shotgun, three (3) qualified to use an M9 pistol and two (2) qualified to use an M-14 rifle.

H-1(e) Ship Reaction Force (SRF). The Contractor shall ensure the vessel maintains a minimum of five (5) mariners assigned to the SRF, each of which has successfully completed Shipboard Security Training conducted by an MSC-certified instructor within the previous three (3) years in accordance with COMSCINST 5530.3 (series).

H-1(e)(1) Embarked Force Protection Personnel. The Government may place onboard the vessel an Embarked Security Team (EST) whose responsibility is to aid the Master in the protection of the vessel from waterborne threat. Under Article 0847 of U.S. Navy Regulations and COMSCINST 5530.5 (series), the Master is relieved of responsibility for actions taken by the EST. The Master shall maintain the EST’s ammunition allowance issued by the Government to the vessel and is authorized to delegate custody of this ammunition to the Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of the EST. In accordance with COMSCINST 5530.3 (series), the EST OIC will be responsible for ammunition and weapons sub-custody and will submit to the Master a report of survey for any weapons shortages or damages which occur while in his or the detachment’s sub-custody. The EST OIC will provide a final signed report of survey for all assigned OIC Force Protection Equipment to the Vessel’s Master at the time small arms and ammunition custody is returned to the Master. The Master or a designated representative shall notify the Ordnance Accounting Ashore Office via classified email of any ammo that is missing, expended or degraded.

H-1(f) Small Arms and Ammunition. The Government will provide the vessel types and quantities of small arms and ammunition in accordance with MSC’s standard vessel Allowance Equipage List. The Contractor shall maintain the security and stowage of the weapons and ammunition in accordance with OPNAVINST 5530.13 (series) DON Physical Security and COMSCINST 5530.3 (series). Small arms and ammunition shall only be utilized onboard the ship to protect MSC assets and crew. The contractor shall issue small arms and ammunition only to those crewmembers who are trained in their use. In accordance with NAVSEAINST 8370.2 (series), MSC N47 will coordinate annual small arms asset verification.

H-1(f)(1) Ammunition Allowance. Ammunition allowance quantities will be consistent with the type and quantity of Government-furnished weapons authorized. The Government will also supply an amount of ammunition to be maintained on board for the Embarked Security Teams (EST). No ammunition shall be expended for training unless previously authorized and directed by MSC. Ammunition requisitioning and transaction reporting shall be accomplished in accordance with the MSC Ordnance Accounting Ashore (OAA) Handbook.

H-1(f)(2) Security and Stowage. The Master shall maintain the security and stowage of the weapons and ammunition in accordance with OPNAVINST 5530.13 (series) and COMSCINST 5530.3 (series).

H-1(g) Small Arms Training. The Contractor shall ensure mariners designated to bear small arms in the performance of their duties standing bridge, roving patrol or gangway watch have successfully completed a U.S. Navy or MSC-approved small arms training course in accordance with OPNAVINST 3591.1(series) and COMSCINST 5530.3 (series). The Contractor shall ensure those mariners who will employ warning shots are certified IAW COMSCINST 12410.50 (series). All costs associated with training crew in small arms are for the account of the Contractor and shall be included within the fixed per diem rate.

H-1(g)(1) Small Arms Sustainment Training. The contractor shall ensure all mariners designated to bear arms in the performance of their duties have successfully completed semi-annual refresher training consisting of a qualified instructor conducting live fire or the ship ATO conducting simulator training such as the use of the shipboard “beamhit” kit in accordance with OPNAVINST 3591.1 (series) and COMSCINST 5530.3 (series).

H-1(h) Force Protection (FP) Equipment. The Government will provide the vessel FP equipment per FP AEL 2-32MSC4362. The Contractor shall designate a separate space for stowage and maintenance of this equipment. The equipment shall be considered and accounted for as Government Furnished Property in accordance with FAR clause 52.245-1 Government Property. The contractor shall contact MSCHQ PM5L to request replacement FP equipment that has been expended, damaged, exceeded its shelf life or requires calibration. The Master shall submit an inventory of all FP equipment to MSCHQ PM5L on an annual basis or whenever requested by the Government. Comment by Davis, Gary J CIV MSC, PM3: N4 recommended this change.

H-1(h)(1) Ready Service Locker. The Government will provide the vessel a high security Ready Service Locker (RSL)/stowage container to be located in the Master’s stateroom, office, or other secure and appropriate space. This RSL will normally contain the ship’s force weapons and ammunition ready for issue.

H-1(h)(2) EST Ready Service Locker. The Government will provide the vessel a high security Ready Service Locker (RSL) for the stowage of EST ammunition. The container has a 5-foot by 7-foot footprint and cannot be placed below the weather deck or in the ship’s house. The RSL must be secured to the deck and provided an electrical and alarm hook up in as easily and accessible weather deck location as possible without interfering with cargo or ship operations.

H-1(i) Crew-Served Weapon Gun Mount Base Plate. The contractor shall deliver the vessel outfitted with crew-served weapon gun mount base plates in sufficient types and quantities to provide the vessel 360 degree coverage with overlapping fields of fire. This will normally require between eight (8) to twelve (12) base plates. There are two types of base plates; one is triangular-shaped, is deck-mounted and supports the Mark 16 Mod 9 tripod; the other is circular, is bulwark-mounted and supports the Mark 16 Mod 8 stand. Specifications for the Mark 16, Mod 8 and Mark 16, Mod 9 are outlined in Attachment A Mark 16 Mod 9 Stand Assembly. The amount of deck space available shall be considered when determining the type of mount most suited for a crew-served weapon position. The vessel shall deliver outfitted with any platforms needed by a two-man gun team to see and fire over the bulwark. Tripod and bulwark base plate fabrication shall be IAW Attachment B NAVSEA Drawing PHST 11392 Gun Mount Template. Cost to fabricate base plates and crew-served weapon position platforms shall be included within the fixed per diem rate.

Mark 16 Mod 9 Deck-mounted Tripod Base Plate

Mark 16 Mod 8 Bulwark-mounted Base Plate

H-1(j) Shipboard Security System. The contractor shall deliver the vessel outfitted with the following AT/FP equipment:

H-1(j)(1) Hull Perimeter Lighting. Sufficient fixed or portable Hull Perimeter Lighting (HPL) such that, pierside or at anchor, the entire hull is lit at the waterline. There shall be no unlit areas. The lighting shall provide, at minimum, light of 5 foot-candles, measured from the hull's waterline horizontally outwards to a 30 foot distance. The HPL shall be capable of being turned on either entirely, lighting the entire hull waterline, or separately, lighting either the port or starboard hull waterline. Cost of HPL shall be included within the fixed per diem rate.

H-1(j)(2) Closed Circuit TV. A Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) system consisting of cameras that cover all entrance/egress points and restricted areas identified in the ship’s Vessel Security Plan (VSP), and monitors. At a minimum, cameras shall monitor fantail, focsile, the main deck, access to the main engine space, master’s cabin, small arms locker, radio room and any other restricted area identified in the ship’s VSP. The CCTV will be capable of being monitored from the gangway when in port and the bridge when underway. Cost of CCTV system shall be included within the fixed per diem rate.

H-1(j)(3) Intrusion Detection System. An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) consisting of motion sensors to detect movement in the areas covered by the CCTV system, and an audible alarm. When activated, the IDS will sound an audible alarm where the CCTV system is monitored. The motion sensors will be integrated within the CCTV system so that when a motion sensor alarms, the CCTV system automatically displays the area causing the alarm. Cost of IDS shall be included within the fixed per diem rate.

H-1(j)(4) Audible Warning System. An Audible Warning System (AWS) capable of producing at least 85 DB at 500 yards from the ship. The system will be capable of playing recorded messages via a removable CD and possess a microphone for either loud hailing or sending a warning burst. An AWS with characteristics equal to systems such as LRAD or Hyperspike would be appropriate for this application. The AWS will be capable of recording and storing up to 24 hours of video. Cost of AWS shall be included within the fixed per diem rate.

H-1(j)(5) High Intensity Xenon Searchlight. One (1) high intensity xenon searchlight kit. Cost of searchlight kit shall be included within the fixed per diem rate.

H-1(j)(6) Long Range Acoustic Device. Two (2) Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) possessing a maximum beam width of +/- 15 degrees @ 1 KHZ – 3 db; a minimum volume of 146 db @ 1 meter/95 db @ 300 meters, and a minimum usable range for intelligent speech of 300 meters. Cost of LRAD shall be included within the fixed per diem rate.

H-2 AT/FP Vulnerability Assessments. The Government will conduct an Individual Ship (AT/FP Vulnerability) Assessment (ISA) once every two years. The contractor shall conduct an AT/FP Self-assessment annually using the self-assessment checklist contained in COMSCINST 5530.3 (series).

H-3 AT/FP Training Requirements. The below table identifies AT/FP crew training requirements. All training shall be accomplished IAW COMSCINST 5530.3 (series). The Contractor shall include all costs associated with training in their fixed per diem rate.

FOR TRAINING

A.K.A. SHIP'S ATO, ONLINE OR CD

LEVEL II FP TRAINING

THE ANTI-TERRORISM OFFICER (ATO)

EVERY 3 YEARS

CD / ON-LINE COURSE

SMALL ARMS QUALIFICATION

QUARTERLY

SHIP'S ATO

BATON TRAINING

ALL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MASTER

ANNUALLY

MSC CERTIFIED TRAINERS

ANNUALLY

SHIP’S ATO

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