Attachment 1_Performance Work Statement_24 June 2024.pdf

Performance Work Statement

1. Description of Services.

The contractor shall provide two vessels with appropriately licensed crews for 11 days of operations, loitering for 9-days between MGRS grids 10RGS 26228 48895, and 10RGT 84665 05307. Approximately 315NM-270NM off the coast of San Diego. Vessels crew will control vessel operations and be in charge of logistics for Wing-Boat hoisting.

No shoring is needed for the wing-boats, as they can be placed directly on deck floor, but both vessels will require a hoist for placement and recovery of wing-boats each day during exercise operations. Crew members will not require any special clearances. One vessel will carry up to 10 military members acting in a training capacity, with wing-boat and Star-link kit. The other vessel, will carry up to 16 Military members acting in a training capacity, with 2 wing-boats, and star-link kit. The vessels shall arrive at the designated points and maintain station throughout scenario execution. The vessels shall, safety permitting, respond to requests from the Special Warfare white-cell leads on board to alter course or speed within the vessel�s capabilities during the operating window to aid any real world events stemming from possible exercise mishaps within reasonable travel distance.

a. Location: The vessels shall depart from San Diego CA. The operating area of the vessels shall be on the ocean starting at 315NM off the San Diego coastline. Moving on the 4th day to a position approximately 270NM offshore. Vessels will not be more than 350NM from shore. The government shall provide vessels with the desired point and time to reach during the operating window. The desired point and associated time shall be achievable at a vessel cruising speed.

b. Types of Acceptable Vessels: A vessel is defined as a seaworthy ocean vessel that meets the following specifications:

i 130� or longer ii Has enclosed cabin space with a seating area and tables that can be used for equipment storage and staging.

iii Has onboard power and with multiple outlets that are US standard 120V/60Hz AC

(powered by inverter or engine(s)) or 12V DC located in an enclosed cabin.

iv Has at least one (1) head.

v Equipped with a functional marine VHF radio, AIS transponder, and EPIRB/PLB.

vi Man overboard (MOB) recovery equipment.

vii Capable of operating in moderate sea states and weather outside of 200NM from San Diego, CA. Must be capable of operating in at least Beaufort Level 6 conditions.

viii Capable of operating in day and night conditions and being underway for up to 11 days with adequate fuel supply, food, and crew available for watch standing.

c. Government Use of Vessel: The captain of the vessel must be willing to follow input from the Spec-War/White-Cell Lead on board in the terminal area regarding time calls and placement/ recovery of wing-boats for scenarios each day.

d. Notification of Operating Times/Location: 24 hours before the window starts, Spec-War Lead will provide captain with briefing on the following day's event timing. The crew shall immediately notify the Leads if predicted weather or sea states will prevent the vessel(s) from performing desired tasks.

e. Unexpected Delays: The vessels will notify RF-R Leads at the earliest possible time if delays can be expected for any reason.

f. Provisioning: Vessels will provide 3 meals per day for crew and Military members for the entire duration of the contract. Members will board vessel with all personal gear needed to operate during their time on-board.

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g. Restrictions: The contractor and crew shall not record or take any photos or videos of government activities or equipment throughout this period of performance without the expressed consent of the Spec-War/White-Cell lead onboard the vessel. Each vessel shall be reserved exclusively for government use and not subcontracted for other activities. The contractor shall not disclose or discuss the nature or scope of military activities or involvement outside of direct coordination with the government.

General Information:

2. Contract Manager. The contractor shall have available an on-site contract manager, and mode of contact, who shall be responsible for the contract performance and can act for the contractor on all matters relating to the contract. The name of contract manager(s) and an alternate(s), who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contract Manager and alternate must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

3. Contract Employees. The Contracting Officer reserves the right of the Government to restrict the employment under the contract of any contractor employee or prospective contractor employee identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

4. Employee Restrictions. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest.

The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7, Standards of Conduct.

5. Military Members. The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station, change in duty hours, or deployment. Military reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the contractor�s ability to perform services. The absence of these personnel at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

6. Contractor Employee Appearance. Contractor personnel shall present a professional, conservative, and neat appearance. Contractor personnel shall dress in a professional manner, in appropriate attire befitting a professional environment, and in keeping with normally accepted commercial standards of dress for the work being performed.

7. Safety. The contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and safety regulations. Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of contractor employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor, and the Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the contractor�s compliance or noncompliance with such responsibilities. The contractor is responsible for providing contractor employees with all necessary and required personal protective clothing and equipment.

8. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CUI is unclassified information requiring safeguarding

Performance Work Statement for Contract Boats and dissemination controls, consistent with applicable law, regulation, or government-wide policy.

In accordance with Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 16-1403, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), the contractor shall protect CUI, regardless of its form, at all times in a manner that minimizes the risk of unauthorized disclosure while allowing for access by authorized holders.

Contractor personnel working with CUI shall be careful not to expose CUI to unauthorized users or others who do not have a lawful government purpose to see it. When not under continuous monitoring or physical control, the contractor shall store hardcopy CUI documents in a locked desk, file cabinet, or similar means, where only authorized personnel have access. The following are examples of CUI:

- Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

- Sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (SPII)

- Proprietary Business Information (PBI)

- Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (UCTI)

- Operational Information

- Protected Health Information (PHI)

- Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) Information

- Financial Information

9. Protection of Personally Identifiable Information. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) refers to information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual�s identity either alone or when combined with other information that is linked or linkable to a specific individual. PII may range from common data elements such as names, addresses, dates of birth, and places of employment, to identity documents, Social Security numbers (SSN) or other government-issued identity, precise location information, medical history, and biometrics. The contractor shall protect all PII encountered in the performance of services in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R, Department of Defense Privacy Program. If a PII breach results from the contractor's violation of the aforementioned policies, the contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals who's PII has been compromised.

10. Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel shall immediately report to an appropriate Government authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of Department of Defense personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.

11. Period of Performance. The vessels are requested as follows. 2 August will be the loading of equipment, 3-12 August will be transit/exercise operations, and 13 August will be the offload of equipment from the vessels.