Attch 1 - DOS - MK VI Patrol Boat Operations.pdf

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE (DOS)

FOR

MARK VI PATROL BOAT OPERATIONS

ALPENA, MICHIGAN

1.0. Description of Service:

1.1. Perform operation and eventual storage transit of up to two (2) Mark (MK) VI Patrol Boats (Vessels 1205 and Vessel 1206) in support of the Maritime Component of Exercise Northern Strike.

1.2. Location: The vessels will be staged in Rogers City, MI at the Calcite Quarry Port and be able to operate in the entirety of Lakes Huron and Michigan. Storage transit destinations are between Calcite Quarry Port in Rogers City, MI and St.

Ignace, MI.

1.3. Period of Performance (PoP). This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) shall be in effect for up to five (5) years, with specific performance periods to be specified in individual BPA Calls/Orders. Primary operations are expected to align with Exercise Northern Strike (typically two weeks in August).

2.0 General

2.1. Base Access/Security. The establishment of a BPA, or placement of Orders does not create a right to access any military installation. The contractor shall appoint a single individual to coordinate base access with the Government Point of Contact (POC) for all contractor employees, subcontractor employees, and delivery drivers. Prior to access to this installation the contractor shall coordinate with the POC, no later than 10 business days prior to commencement of work.

2.1.1. Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays.

2.1.2. The contractor’s employees shall comply with all installation traffic, safety and security regulations. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges. All contractor employees shall always carry proper identification with them while on Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC). Return identification upon completion of contract performance to Pass & Id Building 5050, or to the POC.

2.1.3. Antiterrorism / Operations Security: Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

2.1.4. For Contractors that do not require CAC but require access to a Department of War (DoW) Facility and/or Installation.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (AFI 31-101 and AFI 10-245), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

2.1.5. COMSEC/IT Security. All communications with DoW organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoW has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoW organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractors place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoW information.

2.1.6. AT Level I Training. Contractor employees with an area of performance within a Government controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Government Installations, Facilities and Controlled Access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 10 calendar days after contract start date. The contractor will be provided with a AT I Training Pamphlet and sign in sheet for all company staff.

Documentation of completion shall be provided to the Contract Administrator and POC.

2.2. Physical Security. The contractor shall ensure all government equipment and materials in their possession are secured.

2.3. Safety/Environmental. The contractor shall comply with all federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and standards, technical orders, regulations, and referenced publications as published in the OSHA 29 CFR

2.4. Quality Control (QC). QC is the sole responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall ensure quality work performance in accordance with (IAW) applicable standards and guidelines to assure that the quality of a product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.5. Quality Assurance (QA). The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with this DOS.

2.5.1 Government remedies. The Contracting Officer will follow the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) RFO 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, for contractor’s failure to correct non-conforming services. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services with no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services.

2.5.2 The contractor shall ensure that timely and effective corrective action is obtained for all deficiencies identified by the Government.

3.0 Government Property, Material, Equipment and Services: The Government will provide the following to the contractor:

Item Description / Details

Fuel & Lubricants Fuel will be purchased and provided by the Government utilizing a government credit card.

4.0. Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E): The contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Section 1 and 5.

4.1. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). The contractor shall provide all required personal protection equipment IAW Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards and U.S. Coast Guard requirements. The contractor shall perform the requirements of this DOS using the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and are responsible for compliance with OSHA standards, and the protection of their employees. The contractor shall provide all employees with sufficient PPE for performing all tasks and shall ensure employees utilize the PPE at all times.

4.2. Licenses, Certifications, and Qualifications. The contractor must provide proof of the following minimum personnel qualifications prior to contract start:

Role Minimum Qualifications

Boat Captain U.S. Coast Guard licensed Master of vessels of at least 100 gross tons, with a minimum of 5 years of experience on similar jet-drive high-speed patrol craft.

Engineer Certified marine diesel mechanic with a minimum of 5 years of experience with diesel engines and waterjet propulsion systems.

Crew Members

Minimum of 2 years of experience on similar vessels.

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall perform the services listed below in accordance with BPA Calls issued:

5.1. The contractor shall operate the vessel(s) for an 8-hour operational period. Operations shall be conducted in a fuel-efficient manner, consistent with the safe and successful accomplishment of all mission requirements. Operations include administrative moves, transit in company with other vessels, passenger embarkation, and supporting mission specialists.

5.2. The contractor shall be prepared and qualified to execute the following types of operational scenarios in support of Exercise Northern Strike:

5.2.1. Point-to-Point Transits: Navigating the MK VIs safely between designated ports (e.g., Alpena to St. Ignace) or operational areas in Lake Huron.

5.2.2. Station Keeping / Loitering: Maintaining a specific geographic position or patrolling within a designated "box" for extended periods to act as an exclusionary zone guard or communication relay.

5.2.3. Day and Night Operations: Operating safely in all light conditions, including periods of total darkness requiring the use of marine radar, FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared), and NVDs.

5.4.

5.2.4. Target Simulation: Operating at specified speeds and headings to simulate adversary vessels for tracking and targeting by military aircraft or shore-based units.

5.2.5. Insertion/Extraction Support: Navigating in close proximity to the shoreline, piers, or other vessels to allow military personnel to safely board or disembark the MK VI.

5.2.6. High-Speed Maneuvering: Sustained operations at planning speeds in varied sea states, as dictated by the vessel's safe operating envelope.

5.2.7. Passengers: The contractor shall accommodate military and partner visitors on the vessels during operations as indicated by the government.

5.3. Excluded Operations. The contractor will not be required to perform live weapon firing or handling of munitions, operations exceeding the established safe weather/sea state limits for the MK VI class, or preventative maintenance and repairs.

5.4. The contractor shall provide to the Government for each day of operation a Daily Operations Report. The Daily Operations Report shall include, at a minimum, the crewmembers present, hours of operation, distance of operation, fuel consumed, a log of all Operational Checks as outlined in Section 5.7 of this BPA, a summary of all events for the day of operation, and any other data pertinent for Government and contractor record keeping.

5.5. The contractor shall provide a crew of sufficient size and qualification to safely operate the vessel and support all mission requirements. This crew shall include but is not limited to a minimum of one each, Captain, Engineer, and Deckhand.

5.6. Vessel Transit. When transiting the vessel(s), the contractor shall safely navigate the designated MK VI vessel(s) between Calcite Quarry and the winter storage location in St. Ignace, MI. This includes all required pre- and post-operating procedures.

5.7. Maintenance. Operators are only responsible for the basic operational checks and procedures required to safely run the vessels (e.g., pre-underway checks, fluid level monitoring). The contractor is NOT required to perform routine, preventative, or corrective maintenance on the vessels beyond these basic operating procedures.

5.8. Fuel and Lubricants. The Government will provide all fuel, oil, and lubricants necessary for operation of the vessels.

5.9. Insurance. Contractor shall maintain any insurance either required by law or standard industry practices so as to be sufficiently insured against liability and/or damages. Marine general liability, collision, and protection & indemnity are applicable in performance of operations as required by law.

5.10. Contractor Travel. The contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). All travel expenses will be proposed by the contractor at the issuance of each BPA Call and must be approved by the KO prior to travel arrangements being made. Approved travel expenses will be included in each BPA Call on a firm-fixed-price basis.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

PWS

Paragraph

Task Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL)

Surveillance Method by POC

5.1 & 5.2 Boat Operations (8-hr periods)

Vessels are operated safely, efficiently, and in accordance with BPA Call parameters.

AQL of zero safety violations.

Direct Observation / Daily Reports

5.4 Vessel Transit

(Trip)

Vessels successfully relocated between Alpena Harbor and St.

Ignace.

AQL of not more than 1 late arrivals per calendar year.

Final Inspection and Acceptance

5.5 Operational

Checks

Basic operational checks required to safely run the vessels are completed prior to operation.

100% compliance with pre-underway operational checklists.

Observation / Daily Reports

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

PWS Reference / Deliverable Title

Frequency Number of Copies

Medium/Format Submit To

2.1 Base Access

Information

Prior to gaining access to base/harbor (10 days prior)

1 Electronic or Hard Copy

Contract Administrator or

POC

2.1 Identification

Media

Return upon completion of contract performance.

Original(s) Hard Copy Pass & Id Bldg or POC

2.1.6 AT Level I

Training

One time. Contractor ensures training is accomplished and submits sign-in sheet at contract start.

1 Electronic or Hard Copy

Contract Administrator or

POC

5.4 Daily

Operations

Report

Daily, for each BPA Call operational day

1 Electronic or Hard Copy

Exercise Control / POC