24R0004 Attach IX (G) - PWS.docx

ATTACHMENT G

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

EC Towing and Salvage Recompete

1.1 Mission: The Military Sealift Command (MSC) requires one Jones Act qualified; US flagged; Anchor Handling Towing and Supply (AHTS) vessel to support Fleet Towing, Diving and Salvage operations, submarine rescue, and training exercises.

1.2 Area of Operation: The Vessel is to be employed primarily along the East Coast of the United States in the Western Atlantic Ocean but it is possible that the ship could deploy worldwide in accordance with the terms of this Charter. For planning purposes, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story and or Norfolk, VA may, without guarantee, be considered the base locations for the Vessel. However, actual location assigned by the Charterer may vary.

1.3 Operational Tempo (OPTEMPO): It is estimated, without guarantee, that the Vessel will be Underway DP/Loiter 65%, Underway Transit Speed (~12kts) 15%, in port on Generator 5% and in port on Shore Power 15%. The operating tempo may vary. The Vessel shall be capable of deployment to worldwide locations within 24 hours of notification by the Operational Commander designated by the U.S. Navy. Underway periods shall consist of independent steaming, towing / salvage / diving operations, convoy operations, transit to/from selected locations and ports for Vessel operations, maintenance, bunkering, or for salvage equipment discharging/loading operations.

1.4. Reserved

1.5 Reserved

1.6 Reserved

1.7 Reserved

1.8 Operating Scenario: The vessel will provide underway and pier-side fleet support for towing and salvage operations and training, surface-supplied diver training/operations and dynamic positioning (DP) training on a continuous 24-hour basis in assigned area of operations. The vessel shall be prepared to execute routine and emergent towing and salvage missions, carry small boats and a certified hyperbaric chamber per US Coast Guard and US Navy requirements, provide hyperbaric chamber services for emergencies and routine decompression operations, replenishment/minor maintenance support, and personnel support. The vessel shall be prepared to store explosive materials in a Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) certified Ready Storage Locker (RSL) as required for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Dive and Salvage (MDS) diving / salvage operations and provide open deck space to conduct demolition build-up in accordance with Navy explosive safety regulations. The vessel will also support loading, storage and discharge of Government materials and equipment, arranging for any shore-side equipment if required for load/discharge operations.

The chartered vessel shall have the capability, when the appropriate mission systems are embarked, to perform the following:

b. Support Adaptive Force Packages to include Adaptive Electronic Warfare/Intelligence and ISR packages.

No specific system or requirements

d. Conduct Theater Security Cooperation Missions.

No specific system or requirements

1.9 Operational Support: Services shall be 24 hours a day support to include but not be limited to the following:

1. Launch and recovery of small craft (boats, ROV (remotely operated vehicle), UUV (unmanned underwater vehicle) and divers

1. Refueling small craft onboard

1. Logistical support (i.e. messing, berthing, communications, and physical training facilities, etc.)

1. At sea transfer of personnel and cargo alongside or astern in up to sea state 3

1. Conduct Dynamic Positioning Officer (DPO) training for qualified, licensed government mariners (CIVMAR) approximately 6-8 mariners at a time if exercised.

1.10 Delivery: Reserved

1.11 Redelivery: Reserved

1.12 Charter Period: Reserved

1.13 Laydays: Reserved.

1.14 Certifications: The ship must be classed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and be issued a US Coast Guard (USCG) Certificate of Inspection (COI). The ship must have Statements of Voluntary Compliance (SOVC) for the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), and International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) for international voyages. The ship must be equipped to satisfy the Panama Canal Authority regulations for transit. The ship shall have a Panama Canal Net Tonnage Certificate throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall provide the materials, equipment, and outfitting items required for the ship to operate in compliance with 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and all requirements of the vessel classification society and USCG.

1.15 Vessel Requirements: The ship must be capable of 8,000 nautical miles endurance at the vessel's most economical speed without refueling at the ship's full load condition with no external loads. All propulsion, electrical generating and auxiliary machinery shall be capable of continuous operation using diesel fuel in accordance with ASTM D975, Grade 2-D; International Standards Organization (ISO) 8217, F-DMA; and Diesel Fuel Marine (North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Code F-76) in accordance with MIL-DTL-16884.

1.15.1 Training: MSC intends to utilize this ship as a training platform for qualified government civilian mariners (CIVMARS) to obtain Class A, Dynamic Positioning Officer (DPO) certification from the Offshore Vessel Dynamic Positioning Authority (OSVDPA). All deck watch officers (including the Master) of the assigned crew will hold a Class A OSVDPA or Nautical Institute (NI) DPO-Unlimited certification. The crew will observe and assist federal government CIVMARS who will stand DPO watches under observation to gain sea time to meet certification requirements. The Contractor’s certified DPO’s will validate whether CIVMARS under observation meet the sea time and practical experience requirements while the vessel is in dynamic positioning (DP) mode. During these training iterations, the Contractor’s certified DPO will oversee the CIVMARS undergoing DPO training and sign off in the CIVMARS’ task books when they successfully complete tasks. The Government’s intention is to obtain Class A OSVPDA DPO certification for those CIVMARS who demonstrate the required degree of proficiency. This training will occur at the discretion (with concurrence of the ship’s Master) of the government and could be accomplished during transit or station keeping, 24 hours per day.

1.15.2 Towing: The ship shall be capable of delivering a minimum ABS bollard pull of 130 short tons. The towing system shall have a rated line pull and braking capacity suitable for the bollard pull of the ship, including a towing machine (with wire rope towing hawser(s)), fairleads, towing pins, shark jaws and stern rollers shall be provided. The shark jaws shall be adaptable to work with chain sizes ranging from 1 5/8” – 4”.

The tow system must have a primary and secondary means of towing. The towing machine will incorporate two drums, aligned in either side-by-side or waterfall arrangement with independent power sources capable of cross over to the other machine in the event of a failure. One drum shall be provided with 6,000 ft. of 2.25” wire rope tow hawser and one provided with 6,000 ft. of minimum 3” wire rope tow hawser.

The ship shall have a computerized control system for the towing winch with a remote control workstation located within the Aft Control Station of the Pilothouse and an on-deck stationary local control station suitable for weather.

1.15.2.1 “Be Towed”: The ship shall have the necessary equipment aboard to enable the ship to be towed by other USN ships in the event of a serious casualty. During high priority towing missions, the requirement would include being towed by the escort ship while still connected to the tow. All items in the emergency tow system shall be tested, tagged and certified with appropriate objective quality evidence (OQE) maintained aboard the vessel.

The contractor will provide specifications for what is required for an emergency tow of the ship as well as a written procedure to rig.

1.15.3 Deck Space / Configuration: The vessel shall have a minimum of 5,000sq.ft of contiguous open deck space of sufficient deck strength to load the required GFE/CFE below. The aft (working) deck shall:

1. Have the capability to conduct universal four-point lashing to the deck and provide appropriate lashing gear.

2. Allow for operations over each side.

3. Have an open, continuous, rectangular area with a minimum area of 465 square meters (~5,000 square feet).

4. Have a minimum length of 40 meters (~131 feet) and a minimum width of 11 meters (~36 feet) with a clear opening on the stern of 11 meters (~36 feet) at the deck level.

5. Be clear of all equipment and deck protrusions taller than 50.8 mm (2 in).

6. Deck lighting to support night time launch and recovery of small craft and ROV / UUV’s.

7. Deck lighting to support on deck maintenance during transit without interfering with safe navigation and bridge observation.

8. With the exception of GFE portable magazines, this working deck area shall not be encroached upon by other temporary installations such as accommodation modules. Towing gear, hatches and similar items installed in the deck shall be arranged to be compatible with temporary systems (such as Submarine Rescue Systems) to be carried on deck.

9. Vessel must provide support equipment for handling the mission equipment including a forklift for maneuvering them onboard and securing them to the deck.

10. If the vessel is equipped with a “crash rail”, there should be an area of no less than 40’ that is either clear or removable so that there is unimpeded access to the bulwarks in the mid-ship area of the vessel.

11. There shall be a removable section of the bulwarks of no less than 10’wide for temporary removal and reinstallation to allow deck-level open access for over the side evolutions. The bulwark section should have a bolt flange allowing easy removal and re-installation. Removal of the bulwarks should provide at a minimum, a 10-ft x 10-ft flush deck free of obstructions with direct access over the side.

1.15.3.1 De-beaching Pad eyes And Chocks: The ship shall be equipped with two (2) pad eyes and two (2) chocks to support the use of Navy de-beaching gear. The pad eyes shall be located port and starboard on the forward end of the working deck such that they do not interfere with the tow wire. The pad eye pin holes shall be oriented athwartships and sized to support a shackle with a 2.75" diameter pin. The pad eyes shall be rated for a minimum Safe Working Load of 100,000 lbs. The chocks shall be located on the port and starboard sides of the working deck. The chocks shall be sized to accommodate 1-5/8 inch wire rope.

1.15.3.2 Deck Bolt Sockets And Container Fittings: The main deck aft of the towing winch shall be provided with a system of tie down points capable of securing mission equipment in various configurations. The system shall consist of either a grid of 1 inch – 8 UNC “baxter” bolts spaced in a 2 ft by 2 ft pattern or a grid of container locks spaced in an 8 ft by 10 ft pattern. The container locks shall not exceed the height restrictions in Section 1.15.3 (5).

1.15.3.3 Crane / Tugger Winch: A crane for salvage operations shall be provided by the contractor. The crane shall be rated for both static (in harbor) and dynamic loadings. Load rating charts shall be posted for both static and dynamic loads. The crane shall be located to minimize impact to the working deck, the winch area, and platforms above the winch area. The minimum working deck area must be maintained. All portions of the working deck must be accessible by the crane or by tugger winch.

1.15.3.4 Vessel Launch / Recovery: The vessel shall be equipped with an integrated crane or launch and recovery system capable of handling GFE items listed in 1.15.20. This system shall:

1. Be capable of lifting and supporting a minimum of 30,000 lbs. in equipment or small craft / ROV / UUV.

2. Be manufactured in accordance with Navy standards or a recognized classification society standard (ABS Rules for Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities or equivalent standard).

3. Provide a safe means of controlling the motion of the craft during launch and recovery operations in order to prevent injury to personnel and damage to the craft.

4. Be responsible for assisting Government personnel with loading, securing and discharging mission equipment.

5. Provide 24-hour launch/recovery services in support of Government requirements. This shall be accomplished in sea state/weather conditions as delineated in the US Navy Diving Manual and GFE technical documentation (government purpose rights) to facilitate safe training operations.

1.15.3.5 Electrical Power: The vessel must be able to provide sufficient electrical power in the vicinity of the aft working deck to power the various pieces of GFE identified in this document. At a minimum the power distribution requirements for the ship on the aft working deck are as follows:

1. Mission power outlets:

a. Two 480 volts AC, 3-phase, Delta, 60-Hz, 400A

b. Two 480 volts AC, 3-phase, Delta, 60-Hz, 100A

c. One 208 volts AC, 3-phase, 60A with Hubbell HBL560c9w Receptacle

d. One 240 volts AC, single phase, 30A

e. One 240 volts AC, single phase, 20A

2. Mission power panels:

a. Cavotec PC-6 connectors, or equivalent

b. Molded-case circuit breakers interlocked via the pilot contacts in plug and socket.

3. Pilothouse dedicated mission system power outlets

a. One 240 volts, 60 Hz, 20 Amps

b. One 120 volts, 60 Hz, 20 Amps

**NOTE: (A dedicated penetration from the Pilothouse to the weather deck for mission system cables is required. The penetration can either be a 4 inch NPS pipe with threaded caps to make the penetration weather tight or other suitable transit of equivalent or larger size)

1.15.3.6 Dive Staging Area: The vessel shall be equipped with a Diver’s Staging Area for launching and recovering divers. At a minimum, staging area must consist of water access by ladder or removable bulkhead. The equipment used to handle the over-the-side divers should meet the requirements of U.S. Navy Diving and Manned Hyperbaric System Safety Certification Manual, NAVSEA (SS521-AA-MAN-010, Revision 2, 1 Nov 2006) and U.S. Navy Diving Manual.

1.15.3.7 Anchoring: The ship must be capable of safely executing a multi-point moor in water depths of up to 120 ft. in sea state 3. The Contractor shall ensure that all materials provided to meet this requirement have appropriate Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) that meet ABS/USCG requirements. Contractor will ensure that required ABS / USCG operational testing is completed (i.e. Anchor raising and lowering) and shipboard documentation is updated appropriately.

1.15.4 Dynamic Positioning: Vessel shall be ABS Classed DPS2 or greater and be equipped with an operable Dynamic Positioning System Two (2) or equivalent, or greater. The vessel shall be capable of maintaining a specific heading at speeds of one knot or greater and maintaining station within a 150-foot radius of the established position in conditions up to and including winds of 30 knots and Sea State 5 (up to 12 feet) along with fully qualified, certified Dynamic Positioning Officers, in order to support 24/7 operations and training.

1.15.5 Navigational Equipment: The vessel shall be equipped with navigational equipment as required by U.S. law and international regulation/convention:

a. Two radars (1-10 cm, 1-3 cm), at least one of which is Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) capable.

b. Global Positioning System (GPS)

c. Gyro Compass

d. Automatic Steering Device

e. Fathometer

f. Speedlog

g. Weather facsimile / NAVTEX

h. AIS

i. ECDIS

1.15.5.1 Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), ECDIS training, and chart requirements:

a. ECDIS installed on the vessel shall meet applicable IMO performance standards and the requirements of the vessels classification society. The ECDIS manufacturer is subject to MSC approval.

b. Only official, up-to-date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) produced and authorized by national hydrographic offices are approved for use. Use of unofficial electronic charts is not authorized.

c. Before using ECDIS, Masters, navigators, and watch officers shall complete generic ECDIS training based upon IMO Model Course 1.27 and receive familiarization Training on the ECDIS installed on the vessel as necessary to meet STCW competency requirements.

d. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) plans to significantly reduce the printing and issuing of no-cost paper charts to vessels during the period of this contract. When NGA paper charts are no longer available the Owner/Master shall be responsible for purchasing charts and chart updates required for an intended voyage or ship mission. Charts approved by MSC and purchased through commercial vendors will be a reimbursable expense.

1.15.6 Communication Equipment: The Contractor shall ensure that the Vessel configuration and equipment meets the Regulatory Body Distress/Ship requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), International Maritime Organization (IMO); and International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended.

1.15.6.1 Specific Requirements: The Contractor shall also meet the following MSC specific Communications Space and Equipment requirements

1. The contractor shall accommodate the integrations of GFE communications equipment and antennas based on mission requirements; including secure high frequency (HF) / very high frequency (VHF) / ultra high frequency (UHF) / satellite communication (SATCOM).

2. The contractor shall be prepared to enact Emissions Control procedures as required by NAVSEA OP 4 at any time based on mission requirements.

3. The Vessel shall be equipped with a separate, suitable, and securable communication space designated and equipped for the Government to operate and maintain special communications equipment. The space shall meet all requirements to be classified at the SECRET level. The space, at a minimum shall have adequate square footage in which Contractor-furnished and MSC-furnished equipment can be operated and maintained.

· Space shall include an anti-intrusion alarm, motion sensor in the communications room that is integrated into the existing security system and includes an alarm on the bridge.

4. The Contractor shall provide INMARSAT Ship Earth Station (or equivalent installed broadband internet capability with a minimum bandwidth of 1 megabyte (bi-directional) and allow embarked personnel internet connectivity while underway) and INMARSAT C. Bandwidth should have the ability to be increased as required to a minim of 3 megabytes (bidirectional).

5. The Contractor shall provide MF/HF Transceiver(s), which may be included in an integrated GMDSS console.

1.15.6.2 Secure Communications: While MSC furnished equipment is installed, the Vessel shall be capable of supporting secure (encrypted) communication equipment by complying with DOD and DON guidance on proper access, handling and disposition of classified material. The Contractor shall comply with physical security requirements in the following publications, available upon request:

a. DOD Manual 5220.22-M (Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information) and DOD 5220.22-S (COMSEC supplement)

b. SECNAVINSTs 5510.30 (series) and 5510.36 (series)

c. COMSCINST 2000.2 series Ch-8

d. COMSCINST 2280.3 (series) (COMSEC and EKMS Policy)

1.15.6.3 Electronic Key Management System (EKMS): Masters and other Mariners serving as Electronic Key/Local Element Managers shall successfully complete the MSC sponsored EKMS / Local Element shoreside course which concentrates on communications security (COMSC) policy regarding safeguarding and/or destroying COMSEC material in accordance with COMSCINST 2280.3 (series) (COMSEC and EKMS Policy).

1.15.6.4 Communications Administrative Services: The Vessel shall have standard office furniture necessary to support communications administrative functions in accordance with the procedures described in COMSCINST 2000.2 (Series). These include a telephone connection to the interior communications system, a facsimile machine, a safe and a paper shredder. The safe shall be a GSA-approved container, multi-drawer, class 6 document safe, with an approved electronic combination locking device. The shredder shall be a cross-cut type with a maximum size residue of 3/64 inch wide by 1/2 inch long that complies with SECNAVINST 5510.36 series.

1.15.6.5 Logs and Files: The Vessel shall have standard office equipment necessary to maintain communications logs as required by regulatory bodies and COMSCINST 2000.2 (Series). The Vessel shall have sufficient file cabinets and file safes to file classified and unclassified message traffic for thirty (30) days, unless otherwise specified in SECNAVINSTs 5510.30 (Series) and 5510.36 (Series). A GSA-approved locking device must secure the storage containers for classified material.

1.15.7 Fresh Water: The vessel shall provide a minimum of 3,000 gallons of potable water production daily to support embarked personnel and crew living onboard, and provide an additional 1,300 gallons fresh water daily on back deck for miscellaneous use including, but not limited to, equipment wash down. Laboratory testing will be required to ensure that potable water is free of hydrocarbons.

1.15.8 Meals: The contractor shall provide three (3) galley-prepared cafeteria-style meals and hotel services for up to forty (40) embarked personnel (not including vessel crew) when underway. The contractor shall provide snack foods and bottled water for embarked personnel. Reimbursement to be paid in accordance with RFP Part IV, Section k.

1.15.9 Berthing: The vessel shall support berthing for up to forty (40) embarked personnel in addition to vessel crew. Ideally, berthing will be provided with no more than four (4) per stateroom and eight (8) per head equipped with shower. Curtained off bunks are acceptable. Clean linens and access to 24hr self-service laundry shall also be provided. Reimbursement to be paid in accordance with RFP Part IV, Section k.

1.15.10 Laundry Services Facilities: The vessel shall provide a 24-hour laundry facility for up to forty (40) Government assigned personnel.

1.15.11 Air Conditioning: The contractor shall ensure all communications equipment is climate-controlled with a maximum temperature of 80 degrees F. Communications equipment requires climate (AC/DH) control. All interior berthing and work spaces shall be climate controlled.

1.15.12 Conference Room/Work Space: The contractor shall provide 200sq.ft (minimum) of administrative/conference space sufficient to handle up to 20 personnel. Space shall have tables and seating to accommodate these personnel, with power outlets providing standard 120VAC power for computers and presentation equipment. The conference room shall be equipped with a projector and pull-down screen, or a TV measuring at least 55-inches. The conference room shall provide hard-wired internet access to government-provided laptops/computers with sufficient bandwidth for embarked OIC and leadership to maintain connectivity with parent units.

Network Connections:

· There should be at least 3ea CAT V cables from the location of the ships internet router / switch to the conference room. Start location will be by the ships internet router / switch with a minimum of 6 feet of slack. (Sponsor comms equipment will be installed by sponsor here as required). End location will be located in the conference room and terminated in a multi-gang box at a location easily accessable. All wires and jacks will be labeled to identify the wire at both ends.

Conference room doors:

· Doors shall be solid skinned with no vents or modifications shall be made to remove the vented plates on either side of the door and the gap in the door shall be filled with Rockwool Safe n Sound insulation or equivalent. The insulation shall be cut to fit the gap exactly so that it contacts the door structure on all sides. The insulation shall have caulking applied all around the edges on both its interior and exterior sides. The gap shall then be resealed with solid plates of metal, of minimum 1/8” thickness, in lieu of the vented plates. The plates shall cover the entire gap with minimum ½” overlap with the structure of the door on all edges. The plate shall be fastened to the door using rivets. Caulking shall be applied all around the edges of both the interior and exterior plates so that it is visible once the modifications are complete.

· An insulated door bottom equivalent to Grainger part number 2XHY@ shall be installed on the door. The maximum gap between the door sweep bottom and the floor is 1/16”. Fire seal of minimum height of 3/64” shall be applied to the entire perimeter of the door frame. Following application the door must still close and lock completely. Use PEMKO 2EVA4 or equivalent.

Noise Masking Equipment:

· Noise masking equipment shall be installed within 2 ft of each conference room door and along the wall adjacent to the head. The remaining speakers including the ones internal to the generator, shall be evenly spaced around the perimeter of the room to provide 360 degree coverage. The noise generator and emitter shall be the Atlas Sound AM1200 and Pure Resonance Audio S3 Loud Speaker, or equivalent. The sound masking system will consist of the generator/internal speakers and four external speakers. The three remaining speakers not by the doors shall be arranged around the room to provide even coverage.

1.15.13 Fuel Storage: The vessel shall have the ability to provide a USCG approved, minimum 450-gallon, external fuel storage tank (CFE) for gasoline and associated equipment to facilitate refueling RHIBs. This will be on an “as required” basis. Additionally, the contractor shall provide a means of refueling diesel fuel for sponsor GFE (generators, etc.). The contractor will refuel Government small boats based on mission requirements.

1.15.14 Port Services. Reserved

1.15.15 Endurance and Seakeeping. The vessel must be capable of supporting at-sea operations for up to 30 days without resupply. In addition, the support ship shall be able to operate in conditions up to and including sea state 5 and conduct launch and recovery of small boats, divers, RHIBs, and CRRCs, up to sea state 3. The chart below depicts notional cargo information for critical mission loading conditions.

Loading Conditions (See Notes)

Ballast

Vertical

NSRS

Inboard

Inboard

Notes:

(1) All loading conditions shall include the weight and center of gravity allowances for the portable magazines, accommodation modules, and all other additions necessary for the 40 persons other than crew.

(2) The above satisfies all the requirements from the SRDRS and SAT FADS VOO Specifications.

1.15.16 Flag: Jones Act qualified and US.-flagged vessel.

1.15.17 Water Depth. Reserved

1.15.18 Speed. Minimum 12 knots transit speed.

1.15.19 Off Ship Fire Fighting. Vessel shall be equipped with a means of off ship fire fighting.

1.15.20 Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE): The vessel will be required to carry various pieces of GFE based on mission requirements. This equipment will be loaded aboard and removed upon completion of the mission. Some examples of potential equipment are listed below:

NAVSEA certified Standard Navy Double-Lock Recompression Chamber System (SNDLRCS) including an Air Supply Rack Assembly (ASRA): consists of a standard 20’x 8’x 8’ ISO shipping container (25,000 lbs fully loaded).

FMGS (Fly-Away Mixed Gas System) consisting of:

One (1) Mixed-Gas Control Console Assembly 80”x66”x38” (870lbs) One (1) Air Rack Assembly (ASRA) 80”x64”x75” (3500lbs) Three (3) Helium-Oxygen Supply Rack Assemble (HOSRA) 80”x64”x75” (3200lbs) each, 9600lbs total) One (1) Oxygen Supply Rack Assembly (OSRA) 80”x64”x75” (3300lbs) Two (2) Booster Assemblies 48”x48”x36” (550lbs each, 1100lbs total) Recompression Chamber Life Support Skid (10’ x 8’; 14,000lbs) Two (2) MILVANs (20’ x 9’ x 8.5’; weighing up to 15,000lbs each) for storing and charging the lithium batteries of the MK 18 FOS Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUVs). These UUVs require 12’ feet clearance on one end to facilitate removal of the UUV.

ESAMS (Expandable Small Air Mobile Shelter) (22’ x 9’x 8’; 10,000lbs).

Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRCs) (12’ x 6’ x 2.5’; 265lbs each ).

11-meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) (36’x 12’; 13,000 lbs each) 9-meter RHIBs (30’ x 10’; 12,000lbs each) 7-meter RHIBs (24’ x 11’; 9,000lbs each) RHIB cradles (20’ x 8’; 1,500lbs each) Air Compressor for Chamber Support and Scuba Charging (6’x 4’, approximately 2,300lbs) Explosive Ready Service Lockers (RSLs) (5’x 5’, 2,000lbs each) All deck stored equipment shall be griped or stowed to support open ocean transit in sea states equaling vessel’s sea state capability.

1.15.21 Contractor-Furnished Equipment (CFE):

1. One (1) FDA approved Automated External Defibrillator (AED) unit stored in a location that is accessible to trained responders.

1. Sufficient certified and load tested rigging and tie down equipment to support sponsor operations.

1. A RHIB (at least 7M in length) capable of serving as a “work boat” during tows, ROV/UUV operations and other requirements as the mission dictates. RHIB will be operated and maintained by the ships crew.

1. Tools, jewelry and working lines to support general towing and salvage work commensurate with the vessels size and bollard pull.

1.15.22 Reserved.

1.15.23 Armory Storage: The Government shall provide the ship with small arms including the requirement of two (2) Air Force 9MM firearms and 500 rounds of 9MM ammunition. The Vessel shall be equipped with:

a. A class-5 gun safe

b. A ship’s armory or any other suitable magazine for the above for use by the ship’s crew to provide Force Protection (FP) within the life lines of the ship. The Contractor shall maintain the security and stowage of the weapons and ammunition in accordance with OPNAVINST 5530.3 (series) and COMSCINST 5530.0 (series).

1.15.24 Other Vessel Specifications

1.15.24.1 Dry-docking: Upon delivery, the Vessel shall conform to USCG regulations for extended tail shaft examination intervals found in 46 CFR 61.20-21 and for extended dry-dock examination interval found in 46 CFR 91.40-3(d) through (g).

1.15.24.2 Tin-Free Delivery: Vessel shall deliver free of tin-based coating. Vessels requiring re-coating shall be stripped down to bare metal before repainting with suitable coating. Additionally, hulls requiring repainting shall be fleeted.

1.15.25 Other Vessel Requirements

1.15.25.1 Reliability: The Vessel shall have reliable Vessel systems that are warranted to perform consistently and shall provide the capabilities as specified in this section. The Vessel shall have onboard spares for each type of boom/crane motor, boom/crane power cable, and boom/crane luffing and hoist cable. To increase the reliability of crane controls, crane cabs shall be air conditioned and dehumidified.

1.15.25.2 Boat Fueling Station: The Vessel shall be capable of fueling a small boat on deck. The Vessel shall have a diesel fuel system connected to one (1) on-deck fueling station with the necessary attached piping, pumps, hoses, tanks and filler nozzles. The fueling system shall be USCG approved.

1.15.25.3 Bunkering: The Vessel shall be capable of being bunkered from a fuel barge or tanker alongside at anchor using standard six-inch hose flanges with cam lock fittings. MARPOL regulations for taking samples during bunkering shall apply.

1.15.25.4 Reserved

1.15.25.5 MSD: The Vessel shall be fitted with a USCG-approved marine sanitation device and bilge/oily water separator as well as a waste oil or dirty ballast tank that possesses a minimum of thirty (30) days’ capacity. Personnel shall be made aware of the health aspects when working with MSD equipment.

1.15.25.6 Waste Oil Reduction: The Vessel shall employ methods, both through installed equipment and operational practices, to minimize waste oil generation.

1.15.25.7 Spare Parts Storage Space: The Vessel shall be equipped with an allowance of spare parts (in addition to those required by regulatory bodies) and commensurate storage space sufficient for six (6) months usage in an isolated area.

1.15.25.8 Onboard Stores: The Vessel shall deliver with dry stores (general resupply items) sufficient to remain on station for a period of two (2) months. The Vessel shall be capable of storing a minimum of sixty (60) days dry provisions and thirty (30) days chilled/frozen provisions in storerooms or in containers. Ship's stores/provisions to meet above endurance will be on hand upon arrival. Dry provisions shall not be allowed to go below thirty (30) days’ endurance.

1.15.25.9 Miscellaneous Equipment: The Vessel shall deliver with the following equipment:

a. 6 (6) VHF-FM transceivers with chargers

b. One (1) set convoy flags and pennants

c. Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

1. Subject to the requirements of the paragraph below, the Contractor shall provide at least one (1) AED unit. Unless otherwise specified in Box 6, all AEDs must be FDA approved and be suitable for Shipboard use. The Vessel's Medical Person-in-Charge shall be trained to operate and maintain the AEDs.

2. The Contractor shall provide sufficient AEDs, stored in a location ready for use, to ensure that response time to Shipboard medical emergencies does not exceed five (5) minutes from any location on the Vessel. AEDs shall be stored in a location that is accessible to trained rescuers.

1.16 Crew Qualifications

1.16.1 Crew as Agents of Owner: The Master, Officers, and crew of this Vessel shall be appointed or hired by the Owner and shall be deemed to be the servants and agents of the Owner at all times, including during cargo operations, except as otherwise specified in this Charter. The Master of the Vessel shall be under the direction of the Charterer with regard to the employment of the Vessel but shall not be under Charterer's orders with regard to navigation, care, and custody of the Vessel. The Ship’s crew shall be trained, qualified and medically fit sufficient to accomplish the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and consistent with the Ship's mission. The Master, Officers and unlicensed crew shall be U.S. citizens; The Master, Officers, and entire crew shall be able to adequately communicate in spoken and written English and possess valid and current certificates, licenses, and documents. Deck and Engine Officers shall meet requirements of the USCG and STCW and possess current, valid USCG licenses, including Radar Observer endorsement for Deck Officers, commensurate with the tonnage and classification of the Ship. GMDSS operators and maintainers are to be properly licensed and certified. Licensed personnel shall have the necessary endorsements on their USCG Merchant Mariner's Document for the job to which they are assigned. All shall hold valid U.S. passports for the full length of this assignment.

1.16.2 Reserved:

1.16.3 Reserved

1.16.4 Reserved

1.16.5 Crew Screening: The Owner shall comply with COMSCINST 5521.1 (series), which is the primary reference on crew vetting matters and establishes personnel screening standards for MSC Ships.

1.16.6 Vetting Process: Upon delivery and as necessary, crew members and non-crew members must be submitted separately for vetting using the procedures in 1.16.8 and 1.16.8.1. All persons, to include crew, vendor and non-Government transients granted unescorted access onboard the Vessel shall be vetted by Contractor Security Officer and COMSC Security Officer via the government “Visit Request” process, as applicable

1.16.7 Reserved

1.16.8 Crew Members: The Owner Security Officer, shall submit an initial Visit Request list including all incumbent crew members and relief crew as applicable with their Full Name, Billet, SSN, Date of Birth, Birth Country, U.S. Passport Number and Nationality (country listed on passport) to MSCHQ/Security Officer. The Owner Security Officer shall submit this completed request via email to COMSC Security Officer to the following email: MSC_Distro_CMD_N021. The Security Officer will advise the Owner Security Officer of the approval disposition via email reply. The Visit Request must be submitted and approved for all crew members before a CAC Card will be issued by the Trusted Agent.

1.16.8.1 Non Crew Members: The Owner, Security Officer, shall submit the same information required above for all other Contractor personnel for whom escorted/unescorted access to the Ship is required not to exceed 30 days. Non-crew members shall be submitted on one separate template for each different company, and those visiting the same Ship in CONUS multiple times during any availability period need only be submitted once in 90 days. Non- crew members visiting multiple Ships operated under this Contract and located in the same port region may be submitted once and visit multiple Ships. All visitors must comply with COMSC QMS procedure for ROM and waiver request. All Visit Request for JEBLC, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek and Pier Access should be submitted to the OPCON, MSCLANT for coordination. All request should be submitted at least 2wks in advance of desired visit date for adequate processing time. MSCLANT will notify the Owner of any anomalous screening results requiring further action or investigation.

1.16.9 Reserved

1.16.10 Authorized Personnel and Computer Access: In addition to the key shipboard personnel, the ship's remaining Deck Officers, Engineering Officers, Storekeeper and Chief Steward require access to the Local Area Network (LAN) with a Government computer account, although they may not require access to classified information. Access to government computers and systems requires at a minimum a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Law and Credit (NACLC) investigation and the submission of a SAAR-N form to MSC 30 days prior to contract start to the Contracting Officer and COR.

1.16.11 Common Access Cards (CAC): To support access to the government facilities, computers and systems, all assigned crewmembers shall obtain a CAC. CACs are to be issued only through the auspices of the Trusted Agent to U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Resident Aliens or such other individuals as may be authorized by Commander Military Sealift Command (COMSC). To be eligible for a CAC, contract mariners and contractor personnel shall comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) requiring the completion of an FBI fingerprint check with favorable results and the initiation of a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI). An individual who maintains a current equivalent or higher investigation shall not require an additional NACI. As required for access to the government computers and systems, the NACLC suffices. The CAC shall not be used for any unauthorized purpose. Fees associated with obtaining CACs are for the Contractor's account.

1.16.12 Tracking and Disposition: The Contractor shall immediately inform the Contracting Officer in writing if a contractor employee is given an adjudication of "Access Suspended", "Interim Declination", "Loss of Jurisdiction", "No Determination Made", or has their clearance eligibility otherwise withdrawn, denied, or revoked. It is the contractors responsibility at all times to operate the vessel with personnel who meet the clearance requirements in RFP Part V(a). The Contractor shall be responsible for the control of CACs issued to its mariners and personnel under MSC contract. In order to ensure positive control of CAC cards issued to their employees, the Contractor shall collect expired or revoked CAC Cards and turn into the nearest RAPIDS Office. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, COMSC Security Officer and Trusted Agent of this action, and any action listed below for all CACs issued in the performance of this contract:

a. Termination of the contract.

b. Redelivery of a vessel.

c. If a CAC holding crew member will not be returning to any ship operated by the Contract Operator.

d. As directed by the issuing authority, the Trusted Agent, or the Contracting Officer.

If a shipboard mariner is cross decked to another active COMSC Charter Vessel for work, notify the Trusted Agent immediately in writing, so that affected member CAC account can be transferred to the appropriate Trusted Agent for management and oversight, failure of the Contractor to inform the TA may result in revocation of the employee issued CAC.

1.16.13 CAC Reporting: A report shall be made to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of discovering any CAC is lost, stolen, or destroyed. The Contracting Officer will then generate a report to

a. The Trusted Agent for cancellation of the card,

b. The local U.S. Military Security Office,

c. The appropriate MSC Operational Commander.

1.17 Reserved

1.17.1 Reserved

1.17.2 Reserved

1.17.3 Foreign Port Visits: The Master may, if appropriate, provide a Shore Party List of individuals who will go ashore to the host nation before granting liberty in port if such a list is requested. The Shore Party List may contain only the names and passport numbers of those personnel; all other information shall not be provided. Masters shall comply with applicable U.S. and host nation agreements, such as status of forces agreements, that specify particular procedures for port visits in that country.

1.18 Reserved

1.18.1 Security in Port: For Ships in port, the Owner shall provide, at its own expense, a gangway security watch and roving patrol in accordance with COMSCINST 5530.3 (series). The gangway security watch shall keep a log of all arrivals and departures of non-assigned personnel. When visiting ports which pose higher than normal security threats, additional security may be required to meet a Force Protection Condition (FPCON) set by the Operational Commander. The Contractor will be reimbursed for reasonable and direct expenses actually incurred in implementing any additional security measures including additional security guards authorized by MSC.

1.18.2 Security at Sea: The Owner shall implement Shipboard security measures against terrorism, hostage situations, demonstrations, sabotage, piracy or hostile acts at all times, with increased situational awareness while sailing in high threat areas. The Owner shall display appropriate international signals indicating special operations or dangers to navigation for approaching Ships and shall comply with MSC Standard Operating Manual (SOM), COMSCINST 3121.9 (series).

1.18.3 Operational Security (OPSEC): The Owner shall train crews in OPSEC awareness. The Owner shall take the following minimum precautions, as directed by the Operational Commander:

1.18.4 Personal Security: Avoid telephone discussions or face to face conversations that can be overheard by unauthorized personnel when discussing mission related information. Avoid discussing any aspect of operations or capabilities outside the work place, and indications that strangers have focused on an individual or have a probing interest in Ship operations. Where terrorism is a threat, instruct personnel to vary routines and predictable habits and travel in groups for safety.

1.18.4.1 Physical Security: Information concerning physical guards, space security, firearms onboard, custodial controls, emergency destruction procedures and capabilities, and threat reaction procedures and capabilities should remain closely held. Emergency action drills to practice responding to threats should not be observed by anyone other than authorized crewmembers.

1.18.4.2 Ship Arrivals in Port: The knowledge of a Ship's scheduled port calls should be restricted to those members of the Owner's staff with a need to know. Arrange travel of port captains and port engineers, and Shipment of supplies, so as to limit forewarning of a Ship's actual arrival.

1.18.4.3 Ship Departures: To the degree possible, make arrangements for sailing in a way that conceals and limits knowledge of sailing intentions (date and hour). As practicable, avoid obtaining items such as charts and other materials that might indicate the future areas of operations of the Ship.

1.18.4.4 Operations: Maintain radio silence on HF, VHF, or UHF except as authorized by Squadron or Operational Commanders. Evasive maneuvers and recognition signals with U.S. aircraft or Ships should be utilized as directed.

1.18.4.5 Reports: Reports that can be used to determine patterns of Ship movements and operations should not be released to international organizations.

1.18.4.6 Social Media: The Contractor shall train crews in the effective use and vulnerabilities of social media. Contract personnel who engage in the use of social media and social networking sites in an unofficial and personal capacity shall do so responsibly. Refer to SECNAVINST 5720.44C, OPNAVINST 3432.1A and NAVSO P-5288-03 for guidance. Personnel using social media inappropriately may have their MSC computer account access revoked.

1.18.4.7 Owner's Responsibility for Increased Security-Embarked Security Team (EST): The Owner is required to maintain the ship in the FPCON for its location. This may include the supporting of an embarked military security detachment or Embarked Security Team (EST) which will operate under their Joint Chiefs military chain of command and the Standing Rules of Engagement. 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 ships may also carry other embarked Government or commercial Force Protection personnel as required in high threat areas.

1.18.5 Force Protection Implementation: The Owner shall ensure all Shipboard force protection practices are in accordance with COMSCINST 5530.5 (series) and applicable Navy message updates.

1.18.6 Government Furnished Force Protection (FP) Equipment: The Owner shall maintain all Government furnished FP equipment, including small arms, in accordance with applicable standards, and maintain accountability in accordance with COMSCINST 5530.5 (series).

1.19 Reserved

1.19.1 Medical Person in Charge (M-PIC): The Ship’s officer designated as Medical Person-in-Charge (M-PIC) shall maintain for each crew member

a. A listing of all current medical diagnoses;

b. A listing of all medications currently prescribed and utilized;

c. International Certificate of Vaccinations PHS-731 (Rev 2-69) or an equivalent and

d. Any additional pertinent information on medical care which has been obtained since the crewmember’s most recent MSC medical examination.

Medical records for each crewmember shall be made available to any medical provider ashore who examines the crewmember. It is the responsibility of the M-PIC to ensure that each crewmember returns to the Ship to give the M-PIC any applicable documents given them by a local physician or clinic each time they are examined or treated ashore.

1.19.2 Medical Advisory Services: The Contractor shall subcontract for medical advisory service for the Ship. The medical consultation shall be available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days a week, from a licensed physician with emergency medical experience and who is aware of Shipboard living conditions. This service may be provided by either the Contractor’s designated licensed physician or by another medical facility. The facility/physician shall have sufficient communications capabilities to assure Ships deployed worldwide can rapidly initiate and maintain contact with clarity. The physician/facility shall be available to communicate with the Ship within five (5) minutes of establishment of direct communication by the Ship.