Addenda 01 - Perf. Work Statement.pdf

Performance of Work Statement (PWS) SBT-22 Bareboat Charter Bareboat Charter Lease in support of Naval Special

Warfare Group Four – Non-Standard Maritime Training.

1.0 Project Overview:

1.1. The contractor shall provide bareboat chartering services for one ocean going, power-driven vessel or sailing catamaran less than 100(GRT). The vessel shall meet or exceed the minimum specifications listed in Section 2.0.

2.0 Task Description and Minimum Specifications:

2.1 Vessel shall be an ocean going vessel. Vessel shall be of a style similar to that of sporting yachts, trawlers, sport fishers, work/utility vessels, power catamarans, or sailing catamarans.

2.2 Vessel shall have been built in 2000 or newer, or have an official Marine Survey conducted by a certified marine surveyor within the last 24 months.

Note: If a marine survey is submitted and any adverse findings identified, the offeror shall submit proof of remedy/repair of all issues. An example of evidence of resolution of finding can be an invoice identifying/documenting repair.

2.2 Vessel shall be between 40ft – 75ft Length Overall (LOA).

2.3 If vessel is NOT equipped with sails:

2.3.1 Vessel shall be powered by a continuous duty engine or engines.

Vessel shall have a primary propulsion system and a secondary get home engine or be a twin-engine configuration.

2.3.2 Vessel shall have a fuel capacity (to include generator fuel use) that allows for a range no less than 750 nautical miles at a cruise speed of no less than 7 knots.

2.4 If vessel is equipped with sails:

2.4.1 Vessel shall have all applicable rigging and sails for that vessel. All rigging and sails shall have been properly inspected, are in good working order.

2.4.2 Vessel shall be able to cover a minimum range of 325 nautical miles under power at 6 knots or more.

2.5 Vessel engines shall have less than 5,000 hours from current installation and shall be at less than 50% of their projected initial service life before overhaul.

2.6 Vessel shall have an operational Raymarine, Simrad, Furuno, Garmin or similar Multifunction Navigation Display. Chart cards that cover the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic Ocean as far North as Miami, FL, as far East as Jamaica, as far South as Panama City, Panama, and as far West as Cancun, Mexico shall be included. All chart cards and information contained therein shall be current (one year prior to vessel acceptance).

2.7 Vessel shall have at a minimum an operational Raymarine, Simrad, Furuno, Garmin or similar Radar. Radar shall have a range of 24NM or greater.

2.8 Vessel shall have an operational Raymarine, Simrad, Furuno, Garmin, or similar down scanning sonar.

2.9 Vessel shall have a minimum of one operational fixed VHF Marine Band Radio.

2.10 Vessel shall have a functioning horn and back-up canister air horn, current visual distress markers, and registered EPIRB. Distress signaling devices shall be in accordance with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

2.11 Vessel shall have living space for six personnel for voyages up to 96 hours. Vessel shall be equipped with sleeping quarters and come with clean mattresses, pillow, and sheets.

2.12 Vessel shall have one or more heads with shower(s).

2.13 Vessel shall have an operational air conditioning.

2.14 Vessel shall have a refrigerator, freezer, stove, microwave, and dry food storage space sufficient to support 96 hours of provisions for 6 people.

2.15 Vessel shall be equipped with a generator capable of providing sufficient power for auxiliary systems / accessories and be equipped with a spare parts kit consisting of, at a minimum, one oil filter, one full sump capacity of oil, one full system capacity of coolant, fuses, all belts, and two impellers.

2.16 Vessel shall have properly working and maintained house and start batteries with a battery charger, inverter, or generator; as well as 50ft or longer shore power cable with appropriate adapters.

2.17 Vessel shall have a life raft or rafts capable of carrying a minimum of six people.

2.18 Vessel shall have a primary anchor rated for the vessel.

2.19 Vessel shall have a flopper/rocker stopper (or similar) onboard to arrest vessel motion while at anchor.

2.20 Vessel shall have six or more mooring lines of equal boat length or greater, and sufficient fenders capable of adequately securing vessel.

2.21 Vessel shall have working primary control systems, working bilge pumps, and emergency flooding DC plugs.

2.22 Vessel shall have the appropriate quantity, type, and size of fire extinguishers for the craft as per the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations.

2.23 Vessel shall be equipped with tender/dinghy capable of supporting a minimum of three (3) personnel. Tender/dinghy shall be equipped with its own fenders and mooring lines as well as appropriate/rated slings for hoisting and lowering via davit or deck crane.

2.24 Vessel shall be equipped with davit or deck crane capable of lowering and recovering tender/dinghy in Section 2.23.

3.0 Vessel Liability Insurance: NOTE: Offeror shall disclose to the Government at quote submission any additional information required to enact insurance coverage for the period and place/area of performance.

3.1 The contractor shall maintain vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity liability insurance. Minimum hull insurance shall cover the actual cost of the vessel. Minimum protection and indemnity insurance shall cover $300,000 or 50% of the cash value of the vessel, whichever is greater.

3.2 The USG may be liable for property damage, personal injury, loss or death caused by the operation of these vessels, to the extent determined in accordance with the Suits in Admiralty Act (SIAA), 46 U.S.C. app. Sections 30901-30918 and, the Public Vessels Act (PVA), 46 U.S.C. app. Sections 31101- 31113."

4.0 Vessel Acceptance and Return:

4.1 The contractor shall provide all vessel documentation to include historical maintenance documentation of major repairs to systems, record of oil/fluid/filter changes, the last date service maintenance was accomplished, and the next scheduled maintenance based on hours or calendar date, reference manuals, and system drawings and last date of docking/hull cleaning and painting for craft that are not trailered and will remain waterborne.

4.2 Vessel shall be received with clean fuel tanks (polished) and full.

4.3 USG personnel shall only perform a limited visual inspection of the vessel. Included as part of the visual inspection will be completion of a pre-operational checklist. Due to the limited visual inspection, vessel inspection will not include any determination or finding with respect to whether the vessel or any of the vessels equipment or systems are fully operational as required in the contract.

4.4 The Government will not fully inspect the vessel to ensure compliance with local maritime law and regulation. The responsibility of ensuring the vessel meet the requirements of this work statement and ensuring vessel compliance with local and maritime law is and remains the responsibility of the contractor throughout the period of performance including after acceptance for use and operation as described above.

4.5 A pre and post-operational checklist will be completed at vessel acceptance and return. Unless otherwise defined in the order, contractors shall provide a local representative and primary mechanic for the vessel during the acceptance and return. NOTE: Completion of pre and post operational checklists does not represent a Government endorsement of vessel compliance with the requirements contained within this statement of work.

Completed pre and post operational check lists shall not serve as a basis, or support, for future claims against the US Government or US Government personnel. Contractor shall allow USG to video and audio record the vessel during the acceptance and return. See PWS Attachment 01 of Performance Work Statement for pre/post operational checklist.

4.6 The contractor or contractor employee/representative shall be present during vessel acceptance and shall possess a regionally accepted individual license or accreditation proportionate to the vessel type being chartered.

The contractor shall be available to conduct a minimum of one day of vessel familiarization, and underway vessel operation training with USG personnel during acceptance. Topics covered, but not limited to, during vessel familiarization are: operational parameters of the vessel, pre/post operation and engineering checks, trouble-shooting and common problems for the vessel, account for all associated manuals for the vessel and their systems, walk through and discussion, if applicable, the engineering systems, fuel systems, water systems, electrical systems, electronic systems, anchoring systems, davit systems, control systems, vessel operations, and vessel history.

4.7 Vessel acceptance and return may be video recorded by USG to ensure that damages that are preexisting are identified and noted. The Government will return the vessel in equal condition as they were received from the contractor, to include normal wear and tear from use over the period of the lease (i.e. dock rash, plastic scratches). The contractor shall document any damage due to neglect of Government personnel, during the check in process and report them to the Contracting Officer.

4.8 The contractor shall provide the normal operating parameters and checks for all systems. The contractor shall provide desired vessel operating and maintenance logs for Government personnel to maintain during period of performance.

4.9 The contractor shall provide all vessel documentation, historical maintenance documentation, reference manuals, and system drawings.

4.10 Vessel will be returned with a full tank of fuel.

5.0 Vessel Use, Maintenance, and Repairs.

5.1 It is anticipated that the vessel shall be utilized daily for the duration of the charter.

5.2 Routine/Standard Repair and upkeep: The contractor shall ensure vessel submitted for lease has undergone standard maintenance and repair as outlined by craft system and component technical and service manuals. During the period of this contract, the contractor shall conduct all scheduled and routine maintenance and repair. The contractor shall inform the government of any maintenance that is dependent on craft operating hours (i.e. engine oil change), and establish the preferred method and frequency of communicating any information that will be used in the scheduling of periodic maintained.

Unless the contractor can prove with supporting documentation that repairs required to maintain the seaworthiness of leased vessel were due to negligence or willful damages caused by USG, the contractor shall bear the cost associated with routine maintenance and upkeep. If repairs are caused by the negligence or willful damages of USG personnel, then USG will be responsible for those repairs. The contractor shall provide supporting documentation proving the amount claimed, including receipts, invoices, quotes, etc. Government personnel may conduct various repairs and routine maintenance to vessel systems with the coordination and approval of the contractor. Additionally, the USG shall not be held accountable for any subsequent/additional damage to the contracted vessel resulting from component failure not addressed for correction by the contractor. (Example:

being failed water pump not being repaired/replaced could cause engine to overheat and damage the engine/Leaking oil pressure switch causes low oil pressure and damages/causes engine failure).

Ordinary Wear and Tear:

(i) Thinning of paint due to the action of time and elements;

(ii) Minor scuffing of paint

(iii) Rust or corrosion due to contact with sea water and air;

(iv) Fouling of hull by growth of marine organisms.

(v) Routine wearing of vessel's internal structures (i.e. wearing of carpet due to normal foot traffic) ordinary wear and tear shall not include damage to the vessel’s deck, internals and hull that results from the charterer’s usage of the vessel or otherwise (i.e. spilling of motor oil on white carpet).

5.3 Repair Timeline: If the vessel is inoperable due to events not caused by the USG, i.e., a mechanical or vessel deficiency, then the contractor shall exercise good faith to repair the vessel as soon as possible. If the vessel cannot be fully repaired within 72-hours of contractor notification, the Contracting Officer shall be notified. At this point the contractor will be afforded 2 days beyond the 72 hours to complete repairs or locate a replacement vessel for use by the Government at no extra cost. The replacement vessel shall meet or exceed the minimum specifications listed in Section 2.0 an, unless approved otherwise by the Contracting Officer.

5.4 Underway Repairs: In the event of emergency repairs or equipment failure, Government personnel will attempt to trouble shoot and repair the vessel to get her back to port. Government personnel will perform said repairs regardless of contact with the vendor. During vessel operation, USG personnel will conduct underway checks. Please see PWS Attachment 2 – Underway Log.

5.5 Any alternate or replacement vessel proposed by the contractor shall be deemed technically acceptable. Technical acceptance is defined as a vessel meeting the Governments stated minimum requirements.

6.0 Other Contractor Furnished Material:

6.1 Vessel Tool kit: Each vessel shall have a tool kit capable of conducting emergency repairs for the applicable vessel. Tool kit should include open and box end wrenches, small and medium Philips and flat head screw drivers, filter wrenches, needle nose pliers, allen wrenches, channel locks, small and medium crescent wrenches, vice grips, spark plug wrenches, hammer, electrical wire cutters/ crimpers, multi-meter, electrical tape, moussing/ lock wire, and wire cutters for lock wire.

6.2 Vessel Spare Parts: Vessels shall have spare fluids for each system and equipment to refill completely mechanical equipment which requires fluids.

Spare parts for high failure items, two oil filters for each engine and transmission, three primary and secondary fuel filters for each engine, two belts, two impellers for each engine, one spare propeller, fuses for all items that require fuses, four spare light bulbs for each light fixture onboard to include navigation lights, and any other items that are identified during the walk through with GOV personnel.

6.3 Galley outfitted with pots, pans, knives, cups, plates, bowls, and other cooking and eating utensils commensurate with galley size of the vessel.

7.0 Place of Acceptance, Return, and Performance:

7.1 Vessel acceptance location: Vessel shall be made available between Belize City and Placencia, Belize.

7.2 Vessel return location: The contractor shall coordinate vessel return with USG personnel prior to return date, vessel will be returned to the pick-up location, unless otherwise agreed upon by USG and the contractor.

7.3 Area of Performance: Primarily the Caribbean Sea to include, but not limited to, the countries and associated waters of Mexico, Colombia, Jamaica, and Panama (Pacific and Caribbean coasts).

8.0 Period of Performance for vessel:

8.1 Period of Performance will be 24OCT2021 – 24NOV2021.

9.0 Government Furnished Material and Personnel:

9.1 U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain (100 GRT)/ International Yachting licensed Captain (200 GRT) / American Sailing Association credentials 101- 106,114.

9.2 USG will provide fuel for the vessels.

10.0 Hazardous Material Use, Handling, or Disposal:

10.1 The contractor shall comply with all applicable laws regarding the use, handling, or disposal of hazardous materials (petroleum products, paints, coatings, etc.) required under this call.

11.0 Points of Contact: To be established at order level.