MSRTW_SOW_OSV_05_06NOV26.pdf

Offshore Training Support Vessel Charter

Statement of Work

U.S. COAST GUARD

MARITIME SECURITY RESPONSE TEAM WEST

(MSRTW)

5 November 2026 through 6 November 2026

San Diego, California, and the Pacific Ocean offshore of Marina del Rey

MSRTW requires a U.S.-flagged vessel with a length overall of 170 feet or greater that can maintain speeds of 8 to 10 knots during boat and helicopter insertion and extraction training. The Contractor provides a professionally crewed offshore platform, training support spaces, safe deck access, communications and marine support for Government-led nighttime underway boarding training.

This Unit SOW defines the services, mission capabilities, deliverables and performance standards for competitive solicitation. Best-value evaluation factors and percentages are stated in Section 20. Appendix A identifies mandatory vessel capabilities and supporting offeror evidence.

Table of Contents 1 Introduction and Background 2 Purpose 3 Scope 4 Applicable Acquisition and Performance Principles 5 Period of Performance 6 Place of Performance and Mission Logistics Constraint 7 Government Furnished Property and Equipment 8 Contractor Furnished Vessel Equipment and Services 9 Vessel Crew Qualifications and Staffing 10 Vessel Support Performance Requirements 11 Two Day Training Support Progression 12 Maritime Boarding and Aircraft Support Requirements 13 Safety Environmental and Regulatory Requirements 14 Arms Ammunition Boat and Equipment Security 15 Travel Transportation and Logistics 16 Schedule and Milestones 17 Deliverables 18 Performance Standards and Acceptance Criteria 19 Quality Assurance and Government Surveillance 20 Other Requirements Appendix A Minimum Vessel Capability Matrix

1 Introduction and Background

1.1 MSRTW conducts specialized maritime training to sustain readiness for short-notice security response missions. Unit personnel require a safe, stable and professionally operated offshore vessel for nighttime underway boarding evolutions, including helicopter fast rope insertion and hoist extraction, small-boat hook & climb insertion and at sea passenger transfer extraction. This charter provides the marine platform and support necessary to complete the Government-led training scenario.

1.2 The Government controls tactical training, Government personnel, aircraft, small boats and mission equipment. The Contractor operates the charter vessel and provides marine-support services. The master retains responsibility for safe navigation and vessel operation.

2 Purpose Obtain an offshore training-support vessel charter for 5 and 6 November 2026. The vessel shall depart San Diego and arrive approximately 3 to 4 nautical miles offshore of Marina del Rey at 1600 local Pacific time (PST) on 5 November for Government personnel embarkation by at-sea passenger transfer. After embarkation, transit to approximately 15 nautical miles offshore for boat and helicopter insertion and extraction training, followed by a boarding scenario lasting approximately 6 to 7 hours. All Government personnel shall depart the vessel at the end of the training scenario. The vessel shall then return to San Diego on 6 November. Provide sheltered planning and staging spaces and sanitary facilities for embarked Government personnel.

3 Scope

3.1 The Contractor shall furnish the vessel, crew, fuel, consumables, provisions, maintenance, repairs, navigation, communications, training support spaces, deck access, safety equipment, required insurance, permits, port services and other resources necessary for the complete charter.

The price shall include mobilization, demobilization, dockage, port fees, transit, nighttime training support, return transit and required deliverables.

3.2 Provide joint planning support, vessel familiarization, safe embarkation and debarkation, coordinated transit, safe staging and access arrangements, emergency readiness, and approved aircraft and small-boat support. Contractor personnel shall perform marine-support duties; the Government conducts tactical evolutions.

4 Applicable Acquisition and Performance Principles The requirement is a performance-based marine-support service. The Contractor shall meet the mission outcomes, essential physical characteristics, measurable performance standards and acceptance criteria stated in this SOW. Vessel capability is established through objective evidence and demonstrated suitability for the scheduled mission. Any vessel and operator meeting the published requirements may compete. Applicable FAR, DHS and USCG contract terms govern performance.

5 Period of Performance Operational charter performance is 5 November 2026 through 6 November 2026. Preparatory and closeout deliverables are due as stated in Sections 16 and 17. Depart San Diego in time to arrive approximately 3 to 4 nautical miles offshore of Marina del Rey at 1600 local Pacific time (PST) on 5 November 2026. After at-sea embarkation, proceed to approximately 15 nautical miles offshore for insertion/extraction training and the subsequent boarding scenario, lasting approximately 6 to 7 hours. All Government personnel depart at scenario completion; the vessel returns to San Diego on 6 November. Training sequencing may be adjusted for weather, sea state, visibility, traffic and safety within the mission window.

6 Place of Performance and Mission Logistics Constraint

6.1 The vessel shall originate in San Diego, California. Government personnel embark by at-sea passenger transfers approximately 3 to 4 nautical miles offshore of Marina del Rey, California, with vessel arrival at 1600 local Pacific time (PST) on 5 November 2026. Following embarkation, the vessel transits to approximately 15 nautical miles offshore of Marina del Rey for boat and helicopter insertion/extraction training and the boarding scenario. All Government personnel depart the vessel at the end of the training scenario before the vessel returns to San Diego on 6 November.

6.2 Departure from San Diego is required to support the Unit's integrated training sequence, which includes coordinated vessel movement before the offshore training evolutions. The departure origin, movement schedule and offshore rendezvous are linked elements of the required exercise support. Detailed scenario execution information is provided separately to personnel who require it for safe performance.

6.3 The voyage plan shall account for departure from San Diego, arrival at the passenger-transfer area approximately 3 to 4 nautical miles offshore of Marina del Rey at 1600 on 5 November, safe Government embarkation, and subsequent transit to the training area approximately 15 nautical miles offshore. Include time for boat and helicopter insertion/extraction training, a following boarding scenario of approximately 6 to 7 hours, personnel departure at completion, and return to San Diego on 6 November. No prescribed speed applies to transit legs; select safe transit speeds that meet the schedule and applicable crew watch/rest requirements. The 8-to-10-knot requirement applies only during boat and helicopter insertion and extraction training. All necessary fuel, port access, dockage, mobilization and demobilization are included in the service.

7 Government Furnished Property and Equipment

7.1 The Unit provides training participants, Government safety and operational representatives, mission coordination information, and the Government aircraft, aviation crews, small boats, tactical equipment, communications equipment and personal protective equipment identified in the solicitation. The Unit provides the applicable approvals and procedures for Government-controlled aviation, tactical and training activities.

7.2 A Government employee shall retain custody, control and accountability for all Government property at all times throughout the mission, including embarkation, onboard staging, training and personnel departure. Government property shall not be transferred to Contractor custody.

The Contractor shall promptly report unavailable Government support or a condition affecting safe performance.

8 Contractor Furnished Vessel Equipment and Services

• A seaworthy, properly documented U.S.-flagged vessel meeting Section 8 and Appendix A.

• A master and sufficient qualified vessel crew for safe continuous operation and compliance with applicable manning and work/rest requirements. All assigned vessel crew shall be U.S. citizens.

• Fuel, lubricants, potable water, provisions, consumables, maintenance, repairs, port services and operating expenses for the complete mission.

• Navigation, communications, lifesaving, firefighting, first-aid, medical emergency and man-overboard recovery capability.

• Sanitary facilities sheltered training support spaces and safe deck access.

• Vessel documentation, crew credentials, insurance evidence, safety plans, operational limitations and required deliverables.

8.1 Vessel and operating capability

Capability Requirement Flag and suitability

U.S.-flagged vessel lawfully available for charter, suitable for offshore nighttime underway training and the required embarked complement.

Length overall 170 feet or greater.

Training speed

Maintain commanded speeds throughout the range of 8 to 10 knots during boat hook & climb and helicopter fast rope insertion and at sea passenger transfer and hoist extraction training, with a stable, predictable course and coordinated changes in heading and speed. Transit speeds are unrestricted by this training-speed requirement and shall support safe completion of the mission schedule.

Offshore capability

Safe at-sea passenger transfers are approximately 3 to 4 nautical miles offshore of Marina del Rey and safe training operations approximately 15 nautical miles offshore.

Range and endurance

Fuel, water, provisions and endurance for the complete mission without refueling, with documented reserves appropriate to the voyage and weather contingencies.

Stability and maneuvering

Documented operating limits and safe vessel handling suitable for the embarked personnel, equipment, nighttime deck operations and approved personnel-transfer evolutions.

Port and transfer access

Documented safe at-sea embarkation approximately 3 to 4 nautical miles offshore of Marina del Rey, compatible with the Government passenger-transfer boat, and safe return/debarkation arrangements.

Larger vessels are acceptable when they meet the mission, access and safety requirements. The Contractor shall demonstrate actual vessel performance and configuration using specifications, drawings, operating data and a voyage plan.

8.2 Training support spaces

Provide sheltered interior space for Government personnel and their equipment, an enclosed planning or briefing space seating at least 12 personnel, suitable staging space, climate-controlled interior spaces, and operational heads adequate for all embarked personnel.

The support-space layout shall support pre-event planning, personnel preparation, staging between evolutions and safe movement to training access points. The vessel's lawful persons-on-board capacity and lifesaving equipment shall cover the maximum crew and Government complement stated in the mission schedule. The actual crew complement shall be sufficient for lawful staffing and safe continuous operations.

8.3 Deck and small boat access

Provide an open, stable, non-skid working deck, suitable guardrails, handholds, lighting and equipment securing points, and safe routes among briefing, bridge, staging, transfer, muster and emergency-exit areas. Maintain separation from machinery, cranes, winches, rigging, cables, exhausts, antennas and other hazards.

Provide a documented small-boat personnel-transfer method using a side gate, ladder, platform, stern access or another safe configuration. Identify access dimensions, transfer-point freeboard, personnel and load capacity, safeguards and weather/sea-state limitations. No fixed transfer freeboard is required when the proposed arrangement safely supports the published Government boat and transfer method.

Provide current deck and profile drawings showing deck dimensions, obstructions, transfer points, access routes and safety equipment. Nonessential exterior lighting shall be controllable for nighttime training while required navigation and safety lighting remain compliant with applicable rules.

8.4 Navigation and communications

Provide serviceable marine VHF radios, long-range communications suitable for the offshore area, bridge-to-deck communications, radar suitable for offshore nighttime navigation, electronic charting with current charts, GPS, AIS, depth sounding, weather monitoring, and reliable ship-to-shore voice and data capability. Provide a reliable alternate communication method. Cellular service alone shall not be relied upon without demonstrated coverage for the operating area.

8.5 Safety and medical capability

Provide current, serviceable and accessible lifesaving equipment sufficient for all persons aboard, including applicable life rafts, life rings, life jackets and immersion suits. Provide required fire detection, alarms, fixed and portable firefighting equipment, emergency lighting and steering, escape equipment, an emergency position-indicating radio beacon, and damage-control capability.

Provide man-overboard recovery equipment appropriate to the vessel and proposed recovery method; first-aid supplies; a marine medical chest or equivalent; and medical emergency response and evacuation procedures. Safety equipment shall remain serviceable throughout the mission.

8.6 Helicopter support

Provide deck plans, profile drawings, current photographs, clear-area dimensions, obstructions, lighting controls, load limitations and procedures for maintaining coordinated course, heading and training speed during aircraft-supported evolutions. Disclose method-specific vessel restrictions and approvals. Provide evidence of prior aircraft support when available.

Aircraft type, fast rope insertion and hoist extraction method(s) and associated clearance, load and safety criteria are those stated in the solicitation's mission information. Aircraft operations require applicable aviation approval, aircraft-commander authorization and vessel-master concurrence. The Contractor shall not represent an aircraft-support method as approved without supporting documentation.

9 Vessel Crew Qualifications and Staffing

9.1 All vessel crew assigned to this charter shall be U.S. citizens. Each crew member shall hold current licenses, Merchant Mariner Credentials, medical qualifications and endorsements required by applicable law for the assigned position and vessel service. Provide a properly credentialed master and sufficient qualified officers, engineers and deck personnel to sustain safe day and night operations under applicable manning and work/rest requirements.

9.2 Submit the assigned crew roster, positions, applicable license/credential and endorsement information, expiration dates, relevant experience, and a signed Contractor certification that all assigned crew are U.S. citizens. Provide supporting citizenship evidence upon request through the designated secure submission method. Any replacement crew member shall meet the same requirements before joining the mission.

9.3 The Contractor supervises and manages its employees. Crew shall maintain professional conduct and comply with applicable vessel, port and Government access requirements. The master retains authority and responsibility for safe vessel operation, personnel safety and environmental protection.

10 Vessel Support Performance Requirements

10.1 Provide a vessel with a length overall of 170 feet or greater, available and operational for the complete mission.

10.2 Maintain coordinated course, heading and commanded speeds throughout the range of 8 to

10 knots during boat hook & climb and helicopter fast rope insertion and at sea passenger transfer and hoist extraction training under approved safe conditions.

10.3 Provide safe deck staging and access for Government-led nighttime underway boarding and approved aircraft and small-boat personnel transfers.

10.4 Provide enclosed briefing space seating at least 12, sheltered staging/work space, and adequate sanitary and climate-controlled facilities.

10.5 Maintain proper watches, current required crew credentials, U.S.-citizen crew, serviceable safety equipment and reliable communications.

10.6 Complete departure from San Diego, arrival at the at-sea embarkation area 3 to 4 NM offshore of Marina del Rey at 1600 on 5 November, personnel transfer, transit to approximately 15 NM offshore, boat and helicopter insertion and extraction training, a following 6-to-7-hour boarding scenario, and Government personnel departure before return to San Diego on 6 November.

10.7 Provide required plans and readiness evidence, and incident or discrepancy information when an issue arises.

11 Two-Day Training Support Progression The charter supports departure from San Diego; arrival at the Government embarkation area approximately 3 to 4 NM offshore of Marina del Rey at 1600 on 5 November; at-sea passenger transfer and familiarization; transit to approximately 15 NM offshore; boat and helicopter insertion/extraction training; and a following boarding scenario lasting approximately 6 to 7 hours. All Government personnel depart upon scenario completion, after which the vessel returns to San Diego on 6 November. The Government leads tactical training; the Contractor coordinates vessel operations and marine support.

11.1 Pre mission activities

Verify vessel and crew readiness, fuel and reserves, documents, navigation, communications, machinery and emergency equipment. Participate in joint planning and provide vessel familiarization and emergency procedures to Government personnel. Identify restricted areas, hazards, emergency exits, muster stations, transfer points and aircraft-support limitations.

Review the voyage plan, forecast weather, sea state, visibility, vessel traffic and abort criteria.

Disclose any limitation affecting a required capability. Complete required safety checks and approvals before departure or the affected evolution.

11.2 Transit and nighttime training

Depart San Diego in time to arrive at the at-sea embarkation area approximately 3 to 4 NM offshore of Marina del Rey at 1600 local Pacific time (PST) on 5 November 2026. Safely embark Government personnel and transit to approximately 15 NM offshore. Support boat and helicopter insertion and extraction training at coordinated headings and commanded speeds of 8 to 10 knots under approved safe conditions, followed by a boarding scenario lasting approximately 6 to 7 hours. Maintain proper watches, predictable vessel movement, safe deck access, staging, lighting controls and communications throughout the training.

Immediately report hazards, equipment failures, weather changes or navigation concerns affecting performance. The master may delay, suspend or terminate an unsafe vessel evolution.

Coordinate safe suspension and resumption with the Unit's operational representative and aircraft commander, as applicable.

11.3 Return and closeout

At completion of the training scenario, support the safe departure of all Government personnel from the vessel using the Government-provided transfer arrangements. Account for personnel and Government equipment departure before beginning return transit. The vessel shall then return safely to San Diego on 6 November 2026. Report material discrepancies and delays when they occur, including their impact and corrective action. Cancellation, extensions, payment and remedies follow the incorporated contract terms.

12 Maritime Boarding and Aircraft Support Requirements

12.1 Underway Vessel Profile

During boat and helicopter insertion and extraction training, maintain a predictable vessel course and commanded speeds in the 8-to-10-knot range. The vessel master selects safe speeds for transit and initial at-sea passenger embarkation consistent with the transfer method and mission schedule. Coordinate heading and speed changes with the Unit operational representative and observe the master's safe operating limits.

12.2 Small-Boat Transfers

Provide a documented safe personnel-transfer arrangement compatible with the Government boat and transfer method described in the solicitation. Identify dimensions, transfer-point freeboard, loads, access safeguards, hazards and environmental limitations. Support insertion, extraction, embarkation and debarkation within approved conditions.

12.3 Aircraft Configuration

Provide deck plans, profile drawings, photos, clear-area dimensions, obstructions, lighting information, load limitations and operating procedures sufficient to assess the published aircraft fast rope insertion/hoist extraction method. Disclose restrictions and method-specific approvals.

Actual aircraft operations require applicable aviation approval, aircraft-commander authorization and vessel-master concurrence.

12.4 Nighttime Lighting and Communications

Maintain required navigation and safety lighting while controlling nonessential exterior lighting for training. Maintain reliable bridge-to-deck, ship-to-aircraft, ship-to-boat and ship-to-shore communications appropriate to the approved communications plan.

12.5 Operational Limits and Abort Criteria

Identify weather, sea-state, visibility, traffic and vessel conditions that prevent safe transfers or training. Immediately communicate hazards and pause affected operations when necessary for safety. Resume only when the applicable operational authorities agree conditions permit the evolution.

12.6 Capability Verification

Provide objective evidence of current vessel configuration, availability, lawful operating status and ability to support the mission. Disclose all outstanding approvals and third-party dependencies affecting performance. Vessel photos or general marketing statements alone do not establish approval for a specific aircraft evolution.

13 Safety Environmental and Regulatory Requirements Maintain seaworthiness and comply with applicable maritime, environmental, port, manning, navigation and personnel-carriage requirements. Provide evidence of U.S.-flag status, documentation, lawful operating and carriage authority, inspection/certification status, applicable crew credentials, safety-equipment inspections, insurance, permits, and port access rights. Where a particular certificate is not legally required, identify the applicable vessel status and supporting legal basis. Maintain the insurance coverage and limits stated in the solicitation and contract, including applicable vessel collision liability, protection and indemnity, and crew/employer coverage. Provide current evidence of coverage before embarkation.

13.1 Safety and emergency plan

Provide a vessel-specific plan covering fire, flooding, man overboard, medical emergencies and evacuation, abandon ship, emergency steering, communications, deck and transfer hazards, aircraft hazards, navigation and traffic, weather/sea-state/visibility limits, abort criteria and incident reporting. Identify decision authority for each evolution. Government review does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for vessel safety or Contractor-controlled activities.

• Conduct a vessel safety brief and joint risk review before departure and affected personnel-transfer evolutions.

• Maintain current lifesaving, firefighting, recovery, medical and emergency communications capability for all persons aboard.

• Comply with applicable maritime, environmental, pollution-prevention, port, navigation, vessel-carriage, manning and work/rest requirements.

• Immediately stop unsafe Contractor-controlled operations and notify the Unit operational representative.

• Maintain medical emergency response and evacuation procedures appropriate to offshore operations.

14 Arms Ammunition Boat and Equipment Security

14.1 Provide sheltered, access-controlled staging for Government mission equipment aboard the vessel. A Government employee shall retain custody, control and accountability for all

Government property, including weapons, ammunition, communications equipment and other controlled items, at all times. Contractor-provided storage or staging space does not transfer custody to the Contractor. Arrange storage and securing points to prevent unauthorized access, movement, damage and obstruction of safe routes.

14.2 Protect nonpublic mission and personal information. Do not photograph, record, publish or distribute information about Government personnel, equipment or training without written Government authorization, except emergency communications or legally required reporting. Use the designated secure delivery method for personal credential or citizenship information.

14.3 Promptly report suspected loss, theft, damage, unauthorized access or information disclosure. Government small boats remain Government-operated; Contractor personnel support safe vessel access and transfers as required by the approved plan.

15 Travel Transportation and Logistics

15.1 Provide the vessel in San Diego ready to depart with fuel, water, stores, provisions and qualified crew. Arrive approximately 3 to 4 NM offshore of Marina del Rey at 1600 on 5 November for Government embarkation, then transit to approximately 15 NM offshore for the training sequence. The Government provides personnel-transfer arrangements for embarkation and departure upon scenario completion. The vessel returns to San Diego on 6 November after all Government personnel have departed. Include all vessel mobilization, demobilization, port fees, dockage and transit costs in the charter price.

15.2 Provide a feasible voyage and watch plan covering outbound transit, offshore support and return. Maintain sufficient reserves for the mission and weather contingencies without refueling.

Coordinate loading, securing, accessing and safe movement of the Government training package;

the actual personnel and equipment load shall remain within the vessel's lawful capacity and operating limits.

16 Schedule and Milestones

16.1 Mission schedule

Milestone Timing Required result

Embarkation and transit

5 November 2026;

rendezvous at 1600 PST

Depart San Diego; arrive 3 to 4 NM offshore of Marina del Rey at 1600; safely embark Government personnel; then transit to approximately 15 NM offshore.

Nighttime training support

Following embarkation and transit on 5 November 2026

Boat and helicopter insertion/extraction training at 8 to 10 knots, followed by a boarding scenario lasting approximately 6 to 7 hours.

Personnel departure and vessel return

Personnel depart at scenario completion;

vessel returns 6 November 2026

All Government personnel depart using Government transfer arrangements; vessel then returns safely to San Diego.

17 Deliverables

17.1 Submit electronic deliverables using the delivery method and submission deadlines specified in the contract. Required vessel and crew records, plans, readiness evidence and operational approvals shall be available for verification before Government embarkation or the affected evolution.

17.2 Required deliverables

Deliverable Required content Due

Vessel capability package

Specifications, drawings, photos, support-space layout, 8-to-10-knot training capability, equipment, operating limits, transfer and aircraft support.

With offer.

Capability matrix Appendix A response with evidence references and all exceptions. With offer.

Past performance Up to three recent relevant references; indicate if no relevant record is available. With offer.

Crew package Roster, positions, required licenses/credentials/endorsements, citizenship certification and watch/rest plan.

As specified in the contract; before Government embarkation.

Safety and emergency plan Section 13.1 requirements, limits and abort criteria.

As specified in the contract; before Government embarkation.

Communications and voyage plan

Contacts, methods, backups, emergency procedures, distances, schedule, reserves and watches.

As specified in the contract; before Government embarkation.

Readiness confirmation

Vessel, crew, fuel, equipment, documentation, insurance and San Diego availability.

As specified in the contract; before Government embarkation.

Incident notice Facts, immediate response, mission impact and corrective actions.

Immediate operational notice;

follow-up within 24 hours.

Invoice CLIN, completed services and supporting information required by the contract. Per contract terms.

18 Performance Standards and Acceptance Criteria

18.1 Meet the performance standards in this section. Performance is assessed through document review, inspections, direct observation, vessel logs, communications checks and deliverable review. Services and deliverables are acceptable when they conform to the published requirements without unresolved material deficiencies.

18.2 Correct critical safety deficiencies before the affected evolution. Report nonconforming services and document corrective action. A safety pause is assessed using its cause, operating limits and contract terms; pausing an unsafe evolution is not, by itself, unacceptable performance. Inspection, acceptance, payment and remedies follow the incorporated contract terms.

18.3 Performance and acceptance matrix

Objective Standard and acceptance criterion Verification

Readiness

Vessel crewed, fueled, documented and serviceable before transit; ready for at-sea Government embarkation approximately 3 to 4 NM offshore of Marina del Rey; mandatory capabilities verified; no unresolved critical safety deficiency.

Pre-embarkation document review and vessel readiness inspection.

Training speed

Maintains commanded speeds throughout the 8-to-10-knot range during boat and helicopter insertion and extraction training, with predictable movement under approved safe conditions.

Operating data, bridge logs and direct observation during training.

Transit and return

Arrives 3 to 4 NM offshore of Marina del Rey at 1600 on 5 November; completes embarkation, transit to approximately 15 NM offshore, insertion/extraction support and following 6-to-7-hour boarding scenario; all Government personnel depart before return to San Diego on 6 November, subject to safe conditions and contract terms.

Voyage plan, bridge/position logs and direct observation.

Aircraft support Method-specific approvals and safety controls in place before evolution; support available within approved conditions.

Approval check, drawings, procedures and observation.

Small-boat support

Compatible access arrangement, safeguards and operating limits; safe transfers under approved conditions.

Pre-transfer check and observation of evolutions.

Crew All assigned crew meet citizenship and applicable credential requirements; lawful manning and work/rest maintained.

Roster, citizenship certification, credentials and watch/rest records.

Safety and communications

Required equipment current and serviceable;

primary/alternate communications tested; hazards or failures immediately reported.

Equipment checks, communications tests and operational observation.

Deliverables and incidents

Complete deliverables by Section 17 or award dates;

immediate incident notice and written follow-up within 24 hours.

Content review, notice timestamps and report records.

19 Quality Assurance and Government Surveillance

19.1 Maintain Contractor quality controls for vessel readiness, equipment, staffing, credentials, citizenship, watch standing, communications and deliverables. The Government monitors performance through document review, direct observation, safety/readiness inspections, communications tests, vessel logs and completion of the required support outcomes. Surveillance does not transfer responsibility for safe Contractor operations or employee supervision to the Government.

19.2 Deficiencies are communicated for prompt correction. Correct critical safety deficiencies before the affected evolution and document other corrective actions. Repeated or material failures may be recorded as unacceptable performance and addressed under the contract. Permit reasonable inspections without interfering with safe navigation. Any substitute vessel shall meet every published requirement and be authorized under the contract before use.

20 Other Requirements Identify known limitations, exceptions, outstanding approvals or third-party dependencies with the offer and immediately report newly discovered conditions affecting performance.

Subcontracted services and replacement crew shall meet the same requirements; the prime Contractor remains responsible for performance. Contractual communications and authorization of changes follow the incorporated solicitation and contract terms.

20.1 Technical and administrative information

Provide the legal business name, address, representative, contact information, Unique Entity ID, CAGE code if applicable, amendment acknowledgments, proposed vessel name and official number, and authority to charter the vessel. Submit a technical narrative, Appendix A responses, specifications, arrangement/profile drawings, current photos, length, training-speed data, stability and operating limits, training support spaces, deck and transfer arrangements, equipment lists, voyage plan and availability confirmation.

Describe planned aircraft and boat support, crew qualifications and U.S. citizenship, preliminary safety/communications approach, legal operating status, and insurability for the published coverage. Identify all exceptions, restrictions, outstanding approvals and price assumptions.

Satisfy applicable registration and representation requirements stated in the solicitation.

20.2 Past performance information

Provide up to three references for recent, relevant work performed within the five years preceding the offer due date. Include customer/contact, project identification, dates, value if releasable, vessel, services, offshore/nighttime conditions, transfer or aircraft support, safety and reliability, problems and corrective actions. Explain relevance. Comparable commercial, research, offshore-energy, law-enforcement, military or other government marine-support experience is acceptable.

Fewer references or no available relevant history do not automatically disqualify an offeror. State if no relevant history is available. Relevant predecessors, key-personnel, joint-venture-member and major-subcontractor performance may be considered when related to their proposed work.

20.3 Price information

Provide one all-inclusive firm-fixed-price for CLIN 0001 covering the complete charter and required deliverables. Identify all assumptions and exclusions. Separately price only options expressly included in the solicitation; the total evaluated price includes the exact option quantities identified there. If no option is included, the evaluated price is the complete base charter price.

CLIN Required service Unit Quantity

Complete vessel charter including crew, training support spaces, fuel, supplies, port services, transit, nighttime training support, return and deliverables.

Lot 1

20.4 Mandatory capability screening

Appendix A requirements are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. A vessel shall have a length overall of 170 feet or greater and shall support commanded speeds throughout the range of 8 to 10 knots during boat and helicopter insertion and extraction training. No transit-speed minimum is imposed. All other mandatory mission, safety, training support spaces and crew requirements shall be demonstrated with objective evidence. An offer failing a mandatory requirement is technically unacceptable and is not eligible for award. Past performance is evaluated separately and is not a mandatory-reference gate.

20.5 Evaluation percentages

Award is based on best value using the factors and relative weights below. Technical Capability and Operational Suitability is the most important factor. Technical and Past Performance factors together represent 75 percent and are significantly more important than Price at 25 percent.

Factor Weight Evaluation focus Technical Capability and Operational Suitability 55% Mission fit, safe deck/transfer access, aircraft support, safety/communications and readiness.

Relevant Past Performance 20%

Relevant offshore and nighttime support, quality, safety, reliability and corrective actions.

Price 25% Complete total evaluated price and price reasonableness.

Total 100% Best-value comparison of acceptable offers.

Percentages express the relative weighting of the factors in the comparative best-value assessment. They do not make award automatic to the lowest price or to a mathematical total.

Factor ratings and documented mission benefits, weaknesses and risks support the final tradeoff.

20.6 Technical subfactors

Technical subfactor Share of overall evaluation Assessment

Vessel mission suitability and training support spaces

15%

Offshore suitability, length, 8-to-10-knot boat/aircraft insertion and extraction support, endurance and Government training support spaces.

Deck and small-boat transfer support 15% Working deck, staging, access routes, transfer compatibility and safe personnel movement.

Helicopter-support configuration 10%

Clear areas, obstructions, lighting, vessel procedures and suitability for the published aircraft method.

Safety and communications 10% Emergency readiness, risk controls, nighttime procedures and reliable communications.

Availability and crew readiness 5% Availability, feasible voyage schedule, lawful watches and qualified U.S.-citizen crew.

Technical factor total 55% The five subfactor weights are sum to the technical factor weight.

Assess technical merit using the documented strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies and performance risks. Outstanding indicates significant mission benefits and low risk; Good indicates beneficial strengths and manageable risk; Acceptable meets requirements with manageable risk; Marginal contains significant unresolved weaknesses; Unacceptable fails a mandatory requirement or contains a material deficiency. Credit capability is above a minimum only when it provides a specific mission benefit or reduces risk. Vessel size alone does not establish superior value.

20.7 Past performance assessment

Assess recency, relevance, performance quality, safety, customer feedback and reliability, including identified problems and corrective actions. Relevant work includes offshore vessel operations, nighttime support, personnel transfers, vessel-based training and aircraft-supported maritime activity. The overall assessment may consider information from the submitted references and other authorized sources.

Confidence ratings are Substantial, Satisfactory, Limited, No Confidence or Neutral. An offeror with no available relevant record receives Neutral and is evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably on past performance. Neutral is not a failed requirement, a zero score, a deduction or an assumed satisfactory history. The comparative tradeoff addresses the actual information available without assigning an adverse or favorable value solely because history is absent.

20.8 Price and award determination

Price is evaluated for completeness and reasonableness using the total evaluated price described in Section 20.3. Comparisons consider the complete required service and any evaluated options, not an incomplete base rate or excluded mandatory costs.

Award is made to a responsible offeror whose acceptable proposal represents the best value based on the published factors and weights. A higher-priced offer may be selected when its documented technical or past-performance benefits justify the additional cost. A lower-priced offer may be selected when the advantages of a higher-priced offer do not justify its premium.

The award determination considers differences in performance risk and mission benefit; the percentage weights guide their relative importance. Only factors and subfactors published in the solicitation are used.

Appendix A Minimum Vessel Capability Matrix Every row is a mandatory pass/fail requirement. Offeror evidence shall identify the actual capability offered, supporting document and page, and any exception. Past performance is evaluated under Section 20 and does not require a minimum number of references to pass this matrix.

Mandatory Capability Pass/Fail

Minimum Requirement Offeror Evidence

MANDATORY A1

U.S.-flag and lawful operation

U.S.-flagged; lawful charter and carriage for the mission.

Documentation, inspection/certification status and operating authority.

MANDATORY A2

Length overall 170 feet or greater.

Specification sheet and arrangement drawing with actual LOA.

MANDATORY A3

Training speed

Commanded speeds throughout 8 to 10 knots during boat and helicopter insertion and extraction training; no prescribed transit speed.

Operating data and description of course/speed control.

MANDATORY A4

Availability and voyage

San Diego departure; arrival 3 to 4 NM offshore of Marina del Rey at 1600 on 5 November; onward transit to approximately 15 NM offshore; insertion/extraction training and following 6-to-7-hour boarding scenario; Government personnel departure at completion, vessel return 6 November.

Availability confirmation and feasible voyage/watch plan.

MANDATORY A5

Offshore capability

Safe passenger transfer 3 to 4 NM offshore and training approximately 15 NM offshore of Marina del Rey.

Stability, operating limits and offshore performance data.

MANDATORY A6

Mission endurance

Complete mission without refueling with appropriate reserves.

Fuel/water/provisions capacity, consumption and reserve calculation.

MANDATORY A7

Government support spaces

Sheltered space for Government personnel and equipment, with adequate sanitary and climate-controlled spaces.

Support-space plan, capacities and photographs.

MANDATORY A8

Planning and staging

Enclosed planning/briefing space seating at least 12; sheltered work/staging space.

Dimensions, layout and photographs.

MANDATORY A9

Deck and transfer

Safe non-skid deck, routes, staging and compatible personnel-transfer arrangement.

Plans, dimensions, loads, access safeguards and operating limits.

MANDATORY

A10 Helicopter support

Suitable for the aircraft method and criteria in the solicitation.

Drawings, hazard/lighting information, procedures and approval evidence as applicable.

MANDATORY

A11 Navigation and communications

Section 8.4 equipment and reliable offshore communications.

Equipment inventory and primary/alternate methods.

MANDATORY

A12 Safety and medical

Section 8.5 capability sufficient for maximum persons aboard.

Equipment inventory, service/inspection records and emergency plan.

MANDATORY

A13 Crew and citizenship

All assigned crew U.S. citizens; current required credentials; lawful staffing and watches.

Crew package, citizenship certification and watch/rest plan.

MANDATORY

A14 Insurance and access

Published coverage, permits and lawful port access.

Insurance evidence, permits and access arrangements.