EODGRU2-MDS PM4-21-004.docx

30 December 2020

This is a request for information only, and your response is not an offer. This request for information does not commit the government to pay any costs incurred in preparation of any submission to this market survey or to contract for services.

1. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) requests one Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag vessel to support Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group Two/Mobile Dive and Salvage (MDS) diving operations and training exercises.

The vendor shall permit United States Government (USG) personnel to visit the ship no less than 15 days and no more than 45 days prior to the delivery date of each period to conduct a Pre Delivery Site Survey (PDSS). The purpose of this PDSS shall be to, at a minimum, identify and develop deck laydown plan using required USCG deck loading requirements, lay-down locations of Sponsor Mission Equipment (SME) and Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE), identify locations of electrical outlets, and limit potential obstructions to operations.

The vessel shall support underway and local pier-side diving operations and training, surface-supplied diver training/operations, coxswain training, Unmanned System Operations in support of Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) and Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) training requirements. Other required support to be performed for non-diving training evolutions as necessary on a continuous 24-hour basis in water depths between 40 to 1,000 feet.

The vessel shall be prepared to carry multiple small boats, see Sponsor Mission Equipment (SME) listed below, and certified hyperbaric chambers per United States Coast Guard (USCG) and United States Navy (USN) requirements, provide hyperbaric chamber services for emergencies and decompression operations, replenishment/minor maintenance support, and personnel support. The vessel shall be prepared to store explosive materials in SME certified Ready Storage Lockers (RSL) as required for EOD/MDS operations. The vessel will also support loading, storage and discharge of Government materials and equipment (as outlined below), and arranging for any shore-side equipment if required for load/discharge operations.

The vessel and crew shall be capable of providing 24 hours a day support to include (but not limited to the following):

a. Launch and recovery of divers, small boats, ROV’s, and Hydrographic equipment.

b. Refueling small craft onboard.

c. Logistical support (i.e. messing, berthing and communications).

d. At sea transfer of personnel and cargo alongside or astern in up to sea state 3.

e. Initial complete installation of Surface Dive Launch and Recovery System (LARS) with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection.

2. Area of operations: The vessel will operate out of Virginia Beach, VA and throughout the western Atlantic Ocean, Key West, Florida, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean and be required to pull into military and civilian ports as needed by specific training evolutions. The operational areas will be discussed with vessel operator prior to conducting ship load out.

3. Laydays: On or about 15 March 2021

4. Delivery: Contractor vessel’s current on-hire location, or location to be chosen by vessels operating company at no additional cost, not to exceed 2,000 miles from Virginia Beach, VA. Location to be named in offeror proposal to allow for operational planning.

5. Charter period: about 123 days

6. The vessels shall have the following minimum characteristics:

Vessel characteristics:

Vessel Requirements Table

This system shall:

A. Be capable of lifting and supporting up to 30,000 lbs. per craft and included interface equipment.

B. Be manufactured in accordance with Navy standards or a recognized classification society standard (ABS Rules for Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities or equivalent standard).

C. Provide a safe means of controlling the motion of the craft during launch and recovery operations in order to prevent injury to personnel and damage to the craft.

D. Be responsible for loading, securing, and discharging mission equipment, unless otherwise requested by government personnel for training evolutions.

E. Provide 24-hour launch/recovery in support of government requirements. This shall be accomplished in sea state/weather conditions as delineated in the US Navy Diving Manual and SME technical documentation to facilitate safe training operations.

A. Remove interferences, and prepare hot work areas.

B. Test fit LARS, weld pad-eyes or plates as required to deck.

C. Welding must be in accordance with welding and brazing procedures, NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GOB-010/248 or American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel (minimum) conducts all welds for installation on the vessel.

D. Complete NDT Inspection IAW MIL-STD 2035 or NAVSEA guidance.

E. Complete static and dynamic load test. (Sponsor will perform testing.)

F. Post NDT Inspection IAW MIL-STD 2035 or NAVSEA guidance upon completion of static and dynamic load test.

Vessel owner will assume responsibility for restoration of the deck area upon completion of training and evaluation.

The price of meals shall be included in the daily charter rate.

The price of berthing shall be included in the daily charter rate.

The contractor shall be prepared to enact emissions control procedures as required by NAVSEA OP 4 at any time embarked personnel are conducting demolition buildup procedures.

a) Two NAVSEA certified Standard Navy Double-Lock Recompression Chamber System (SNDLRCS) including an Air Supply Rack Assembly (ASRA): each consists of a standard 20’x 8’x 8’ ISO shipping container (25,000 lbs. fully loaded each, 50,000 lbs. total).

b) Fly-away Mixed Gas System (FMGS) consisting of:

i. One Mixed-Gas Control Console Assembly 80”x66”x38” (870 lbs.)

ii. One Air Rack Assembly (ASRA) 80”x64”x75” (3500 lbs.)

iii. Three Helium-Oxygen Supply Rack Assemble (HOSRA) 80”x64”x75” (3200 lbs. each, 9600 lbs. total)

iv. One Oxygen Supply Rack Assembly (OSRA) 80”x64”x75” (3300 lbs.) Two Booster Assemblies 48”x48”x36” (550 lbs. each, 1100 lbs. total)

c) One Recompression Chamber Life Support Skid (10’ x 8’; 14,000 lbs.)

d) Two MILVANs (20’ x 9’ x 8.5’; weighing up to 15,000 lbs. each) for storing and charging the MK 18 FOS Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUVs). These UUVs require 12’ feet clearance on one end to facilitate removal of the UUV.

e) One Expandable Small Air Mobile Shelter (ESAMS) (22’ x 9’x 8’; 10,000 lbs.).

f) Four Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRCs) (12’ x 6’ x 2.5’; 265 lbs. each).

g) Two 11-meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) (36’x 12’; 13,000 lbs. each)

h) Two 9-meter RHIBs (30’ x 10’; 12,000 lbs. each)

i) Two 7-meter RHIBs (24’ x 11’; 9,000 lbs. each)

j) Two RHIB cradles (20’ x 8’; 1,500 lbs. each)

k) One Air Compressor for Chamber Support and Scuba Charging (6’x 4’, approximately 2,300 lbs.)

l) Three Explosive Ready Service Lockers (RSLs) (5’x 5’, 2,000 lbs. each)

a) One 450-gallon gasoline storage tank

b) Two FDA approved Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) unit stored in a location that is accessible to trained responders. One shall be located near the rear deck, and the other must be located near berthing spaces.

c) Sufficient certified and load tested rigging equipment to support sponsor operations. This includes chains to grip equipment to the deck and slings for lifting evolutions.

d) Drying rack to hang a minimum of 16 diver wet suits, dive rigs, and fin sets.

e) Fresh water must be available within vicinity of diver drying rack station.

f) Bottle rack(s) to hold up to 20 standard K-Bottles of diver’s Oxygen, Helium and Standard Air.

g) Deck lighting to support nighttime launch and recovery.

h) Deck lighting to support on deck maintenance during transit without interfering with safe navigation and bridge observation.

7. Evaluation factors: Complete these boxes Vessel requirements table

Flag

Laydays

Vessel Certifications

Endurance and Seakeeping

Water Depth

Speed

Dynamic Positioning

Deck Space

Vessel Launch and Recovery

Surface Dive Launch and Recovery System (LARS) Install/Removal

Fuel Storage

Electrical Power

Fresh Water

Dive Staging Area

Conference Room/Work Space

Meals

Berthing

Port Services

Communication Equipment

Navigation Equipment

Air Conditioning

Laundry Services

Mission Equipment (ME)

Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE)

8. Daily rates: include all costs (including meals and berthing) in the daily rate, except fuel.

Charter hire per day (123 days)

Fuel

Delivery

Redelivery

9. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:

a) Name and complete description of the vessel to address special requirements, including flag.

b) Vessel specification sheet/s including picture and COI or COD.

c) Name of owner, point of contact, telephone number, address, and e-mail address.

d) Business size.

e) Brief summary of company history relative to similar requirements and/or company’s ability to meet the above requirements.

f) Estimated daily or other term cost/price to provide the above services.

g) Any pertinent questions or concerns.

10. MSC requests responses not later than Wednesday, 13 January 2021 at 1300 Eastern Time. The point of contact for this action is Conroy Randolph at conroy.randolph@navy.mil (757) 443-3868 and Lorrie Leedy at lorrie.leedy@navy.mil. Responses should be emailed.

Signed: Lorrie Leedy, Contracting Officer, MSC N103