A. Performance Work Statement - 414 CTS Vessel Rental.pdf

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details requirements for three maritime vessel services for contract boats, specifically for Extrication, OPFOR (Opposing Forces), and IP (Identification/Personnel) vessels. The contractor will provide one crewed vessel for each category, operating in 12-hour windows from a marina in Oceanside or San Diego, California, during specified dates in February.

Key vessel requirements include being seaworthy ocean vessels longer than 66-100 feet, capable of launching during small craft advisories, equipped with redundant propulsion, marine radios, GPS, and AIS, and meeting U.S. Coast Guard standards. Crew members must possess valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Credentials, have First Aid/CPR certification, and demonstrate experience supporting military, search and rescue, or maritime training operations. Each vessel has specific mission objectives: the Extrication vessel will support helicopter operations and conduct rescue training, the OPFOR vessel will rescue forces and isolated personnel, and the IP vessel will conduct swimmer and life raft operations, all while maintaining communication with government personnel and following strict operational guidelines.