FINAL SSV MOON POOL SSN.pdf

13 March 23

THIS IS THE MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND, SPECIAL MISSION PROGRAM

MANAGEMENT OFFICE, NORFOLK VA

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE NO. PM4-24-001

SUBJECT: ONE (1) US FLAG HOST SHIP FOR NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE (NSW) BASED IN VIRGINIA

BEACH, VA.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND YOUR RESPONSE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

AN OFFER. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY

ANY COSTS INCURRED IN THE PREPARATION OR SUBMISSION TO THIS MARKET SURVEY OR TO

CONTRACT FOR SERVICES.

MSC requests information about the cost and availability of one (1) U.S Flag host vessel for a period of performance to commence 07 Sept 2024 and ending on 6 Sept 2025 with three (3) one-year option periods and one

(1) 11-month option period. Specifics are as follows:

1. SCOPE OF THE WORK: MSC requests one (1) host vessel to support the Government's requirement in

Virginia Beach, Virginia. This vessel will be utilized primarily for training purposes. Specifically, the vessel will be used to launch and recover Dry Combatant Submersibles (DCS), SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs), Horizontal

Line Array (HLA) deployment Dry Deck Shelter Hanger Training Systems and their supporting surface safety boats, and U.S. Navy Divers. It will also be used for simulated ship attack, training for under hull surveys, and training for anchoring and loitering.

The vessel will have berthing and facilities for forty-five (45) personnel in addition to the ship’s crew and shall operate for forty-five (45) days without re-supply. The vessel shall host a mix of the following craft: up to two

SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDV), one Dry Combat Submersible (DCS), and support craft including up to two

Personal Water Craft (PWC), two Rigid Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) and six Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC).

The vessel shall be able to launch and recover all craft and allow for craft replenishment and limited maintenance.

In addition, the vessel will provide equipment stowage, messing, berthing, administrative and operational space, maintenance space, emergency towing, and logistics services of Maritime Security Operations. Vessel facilities are to be available during both day and night time operations. The vessel shall maintain International Association of

Classification (IACS) certification/classification and operate all deck equipment to include cranes, winches, vessel launch and recovery systems, and all refueling evolutions/stations.

The vessel shall be used to provide hyperbaric chamber services for emergencies and routine decompression operations, replenishment/minor maintenance support, and personnel support. The vessel shall store flares (in a pyrotechnic Ready Service Locker (RSL)) and gasoline, and shall carry a certified United States Navy (USN) hyperbaric chamber.

2. AREA OF OPERATIONS: Shall be home ported at JEB Little Creek, Virginia Beach, VA and will normally operate in but not be restricted to, VACAPES, Chesapeake Bay, JAX OPAREA, and Key West, FL. It is intended for the vessel to be on station conducting independent operations in a remote environment or operate at anchor for extended periods. The vessel should be able to make transits via the Panama Canal as needed. The vessel may be reassigned to the U.S. East Coast with 30 days’ notification. Operational control

(OPCON) will be SEAL Delivery Team Two (SDVT- 2).

3. CONTRACT TYPE: Firm Fixed Price with reimbursable fuel.

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 07 Sep 2024 – 6 Sep 2025 with (3) one-year options and (1) 11-month option period.

Period Length

(days)

Date of

Commencement

Date of

Completion

Base Period

365 07 Sep 2024 6 Sep 2025

Option Period One

365 07 Sep 2025 06 Sep 2026

Option Period Two

365 07 Sep 2026 06 Sep 2027

Option Period Three

365 07 Sep 2027 06 Sep 2028

Option Period Four

336 07 Sep 2028 06 Aug 2029

5. VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS: The vessel; chartered under this Charter Party contract shall be capable of the required performance and the minimum characteristics described below. Specifications and characteristics exceeding the minimum, if offered and accepted by the Government, are incorporated by reference upon contract award.

1.1 Operating Tempo (OPTEMPO).

1.1.1 Schedule (OPTEMPO): 24 hours/day operations required, seven days a week, at sea or in port.

1.1.2 Percent of time underway at 12kt transit speed: 30%

1.1.3 Percent of time underway at anchor/loiter (<5 knots): 30%

1.1.4 Percent of time in port: 40% (Up to half of this time may be spent in a port other than homeport).

1.2 Operational Support.

Services shall be 24 hour a day support to include but not be limited to the following:

• Launch and recovery of small boats, Divers, RHIBs, PWC, DCS, CRRC(s), and SDV.

• Refueling small craft onboard and alongside.

• Logistical support (i.e. messing, berthing, communications, and physical training facilities, etc.)

• At sea transfer of personnel and cargo alongside or astern in up to Sea State 3 conditions. (Hereafter

Sea State will refer to the unit of measure for the Beaufort Scale.)

• Navigation inputs to Sponsor Mission Equipment (SME) trackers, plotters, and ancillary equipment.

• INMARSAT communications for ship to shore unclassified communications.

1.3 Endurance. The vessel must be capable of supporting at-sea operation for up to 45 days without resupply.

In addition, the support ship shall be able to operate in up to and including Sea State 5 conditions in both equatorial and arctic waters. It shall be able to conduct launch and recovery of small boats, Divers, RHIBs, PWC, DCS and SDVs in up to Sea State 3 conditions.

1.4 Certifications.

The vessel shall be inspected or certified by the USCG under 46 CFR Chapter 1, Sub Chapter I. At a minimum, the vessel, launch and recovery systems, cranes, weight handling equipment, and unique shipboard storage appliances shall be maintained and shall be certified by either the American Bureau of

Shipping (ABS) (A1 AMS) or an International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) member society.

2 VESSEL REQUIREMENTS.

2.1 Flag. The Vessel shall be a Jones Act qualified U.S.-flagged vessel.

2.2 Speed. Minimum. 12 knots transit speed.

2.3 Endurance. Vessel shall have sustained underway capability to support operations up to 45 days.

2.4 Minimum Range. Minimum 8600 miles at 12 knots.

2.5 Open deck space. Minimum 2500 sq. ft. contiguous open deck space. Not including a carriage or handling gear for the moon pool.

2.6 Maximum Draft. 24 feet

2.7 Station Keeping. Vessel shall be capable of operating and/or remaining on station in conditions up to and including winds of 30 knots and Sea State 5 conditions Vessel shall be capable of slow speed heading hold down to one knot. The vessel must be capable of maintaining position and heading within a 150-foot radius of the established position. An operable Dynamic Positioning System (DP- 2 or equivalent) capability is required to support launch/recovery and diving operations.

2.8 Propulsion. The vessel shall be equipped with an operable bow thruster and main propulsion capable of maintaining position and heading as noted above. Propulsion horsepower shall be rated to safely tow a

70,500 lbs. manned DCS if unable to conduct a normal recover on deck. Must be able to tow up to 5 days in up to Sea State 5 conditions.

2.9 Deck: The vessel shall have a Baxter bolt (or equivalent) 2 foot by 2 foot deck socket pattern (with no more than 1/8 deviation) that will be used to secure all craft and equipment to the deck for stowage and transit.

Bolts can be flush with the wood wear deck. The configuration and location of the bolts should support the deck load plan provided by the offeror. The deck sockets shall be capable of securing craft and equipment in up to Sea State 8 conditions.

The vessel shall provide contiguous deck space of 30’ x 11’ to accommodate storage and maintenance for

SEAL Delivery Vehicles that measure 22.5’ x 5’ x 5’.

The vessel must have sufficient deck strength to load and transport the following within the contiguous open deck space with no less than 5 feet of unobstructed walking space on at least three sides of the equipment:

2.9.1 Sponsor Mission Equipment (SME). All deck stored equipment shall be griped or stowed to support open ocean transit in up to Sea State 8 conditions.

2.9.1.1 One Standard Navy Double-Lock Recompression Chamber System (SNDLRCS) including an Air Supply Rack Assembly (ASRA): consists of a standard 20' x 8' x 8' ISO shipping container 25,000 lb. fully loaded.

2.9.1.2 One (1) Recompression Chamber Life Support Skid (RCLSS) (10ftx 8ft’, 14,000 lbs.)

2.9.1.3 One (1) Divers launch and recovery stage (man rated) (6ft x10ft x 8ft, 3500lbs manned)

2.9.1.4 Mission-specific support vans (two (2) 8’x8’x20’ MILVANs, and two (2) 8’x 9.5’x 20’ weighing up to 30,000 lbs. each)

2.9.1.5 Six (6) Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRCs) (Zodiac boats, models F470 and

G4702.(12 ft. x 6 ft. x 2.5 ft., 300 lbs. each)

2.9.1.6 Four (4) 30HP outboard motors (165lbs each)

2.9.1.7 Two (2) 11 meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) (34’x 9’, 18,000 lbs. each)

2.9.1.8 Two (2) 11 meter RHIB Cradles (34’ x 8’, 1500 lbs. each)

2.9.1.9 Four (4) spare 250 HP outboard motors stored in a manner to allow maintenance. (560lbs each)

2.9.1.10 Two (2) SDVs 12,000 lbs. each (26.5 ft. x 7.55 ft. x 5 ft.)

2.9.1.11 Two (2) SDV cradles. (32 ft. x 12ft x 1000lbs each)

2.9.1.12 Two (2) SDV Battery Charger in one MILVAN (8’x 8’, 6500 lbs.)

2.9.1.13 One (1) Air Compressor for Chamber Support and Scuba Charging (6’x 4’, approximately

2300 lbs.)

2.9.1.14 Two (2) Personal Water Craft (PWC) (13’ x 5’, 1500 lbs. each)

2.9.1.15 Two (2) Ready Service Locker (RSL) (5’ x 5’, 2000 lbs. each)

2.9.1.16 Two (2) Ready Service Locker (RSL) (11’ x 9’ x 9’, 4809 lbs. each)

2.9.1.17 One (1) Dry Combat Submersible with cradle (DCS) (40’ x 10’ x 10’)

• Loaded with mission equipment, unmanned 65,228 lbs.

• Loaded with mission equipment, manned 88,076 lbs.

• Loaded with mission equipment, manned, and weight of entrained ballast water 92,155 lbs.

2.9.1.18 Strongback (9,578.9 lbs.)

2.9.1.19 Gun safe

2.9.2 Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE)

2.9.2.1 Drying rack in a Drying Cage Room to hang no less than 16 Diver wet suits, dive rigs and fin sets.

2.9.2.2 Shower head with cold and hot fresh water adjacent to diver drying rack station.

2.9.2.3 Bottle rack(s) in a Bottle Locker Room to hold the following standard 3000 psi gas bottles: 16

Oxygen (medical grade), 2 Oxygen (welding services), 2 Argon, 16 Nitrogen, and 2

Acetylene. The drying rack room, bottle rack room, the decontamination room, the gear staging area, and the compressor room shall be co-located to meet Operator Logistics requirements.

2.9.2.4 Storage rack for four (4) 250 HP and four (4) 30 HP outboard motors. Stand(s) reinforced to support engine maintenance and short period of operation. Storage location shall have fresh water hose connection for engine cooling when running.

2.9.2.5 Deck lighting to support night time launch and recovery.

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

2.9.2.7 A configurable brow or staging assembly that allows safe access to the topside of the

DCS or SDV when stored on deck. The assembly shall have capability of attaching ventilation ducts, power cords or other service leads that do not interfere with personal access but give positive storage and restraint for service leads that are required on the topside of the DCS and SDV.

2.9.2.8 A configurable fixed or mobile platform that affords safe access to RHIBs while stored on deck.

2.9.2.9 Vessel may propose Davit system for launch and recovery of RHIBs and/ or SDV. Davits are not required to be man-rated if offeror can propose a method for passenger loading and unloading.

2.9.2.10 Divers Quality Air 5000 psi compressor, 30 cfm.

2.10 Craft Launch and Recovery System: The vessel shall provide a dry moonpool and a crane to serve as the primary launch and recovery systems for DCS, SDV, RHIBs, and PWCs. The craft will be manned or unmanned during launch and recovery operations as outlined in the sections below.

2.10.1 Crane: The vessel shall be equipped with a minimum of one crane rated at 77,000 lbs. to achieve pier-side loading and unloading of an unmanned DCS (70,500 lbs.), 11 meter unmanned RHIB, unmanned

PWC, unmanned SDV, and unmanned CRRC. Offerors should plan for 30’ reach from the side of the vessel to the DCS located on the pier. The crane shall also be capable of at-sea launch and recovery of an 11 meter unmanned RHIB, unmanned PWC, unmanned SDV, and unmanned CRRC as described in craft sections below, and may also be used to launch and recover the SDV at the Offeror’s option. The crane shall be able to perform either over the side or astern launch and recovery (not required to perform both), and shall have adequate load capacity and boom reach to lift the assets to their respective deck storage location from the pier. Motion compensation is preferred but not required.

2.10.2 Moon Pool: The vessel shall be equipped with a dry moon pool capable of launching and recovering a manned DCS and a manned and water entrained DCS (92,155 lbs.) as a contingency, and may also be used to launch and recover a manned SDV at the Offeror’s option.

Both may be deployed on the vessel at the same time so provisions shall be made to move one so the other can be launched and recovered through the moon pool. Moonpool must be fully accessible for diver/UUV operations while DCS or SDV is onboard and in the cradle. Cradle tracks must be capable of extending aft so that the moonpool can be fully exposed. The lift system forward of the moonpool does not allow for the cradle w/DCS or SDV to travel forward due to overhead clearance. The moon pool shall be an adequate size to launch and recover the manned and equipped DCS and to deploy divers to secure or disconnect the DCS, & SDV, if offeror elects to launch SDV through moonpool. The DCS and SDV can be launched and recovered by lift lines secured to their lift points. The movement of the DCS and SDV shall be constrained during launch and recovery to prevent them from contacting the sides of the moon pool. The lift system shall be capable of safely and efficiently launching and recovering the DCS or SDV from the deck to a minimum submerged launch of 30 feet below the keel. The launch and recovery system shall have passive or active heave compensation that separates the vessel’s motion from the DCS and SDV when submerged in order to keep the load still in a dynamic environment. The lift system shall be capable of raising the SDV at a maximum speed of 30 fpm.

The moon pool shall have a watertight door on the bottom and a carriage or door on top. The carriage or top door shall be capable of supporting the weight of the DCS fully loaded and secured for transit in up to Sea State 8 conditions. The moon pool shall be able to be flooded by means that do not limit the stability of the ship or its ability for safety and repositioning in up to

5 knots during a launch and recovery evolution. Upon recovery and securing the DCS or SDV for sea the ship shall be able to dewater the moon pool and assume normal navigation and ship operations. Divers shall be recovered by means of a diver’s stage/lift (SME) that is lowered/raised by a system rated for a manned diving stage. Offerors will describe means of covering the system with tarps or removable panels in their concept of operations discussion. In accordance with Appendix 2D of the USN Dive Manual, the vessel shall have Dynamic Position status lights guidance with DP lights at critical stations.

2.10.2.1 The Moonpool lift system and cradle assembly must be capable of launching and recovering the DCS at a depth of 100 FSW.

• For contingency recoveries in excess of 100 FSW, supporting equipment and light lines must be provided that can lift/heave 15,000 lbs. per light line to raise the DCS from ocean floor for attachment to Moonpool lift system. Contractor shall plan for a minimum of two sets of 1,200 ft. of synthetic high strength and low stretch line for contingency recoveries.

2.10.2.2 Contractor will supply associated tackle/jewelry for attachment of SME hooks (titanium, approx. 75 lbs. each) to the light lines (described in para C-2.11.2.6.1). Overall hook/tackle/jewelry assembly shall 100 lbs. or less and suitable for single diver manipulation in the water column.

2.10.2.3 During the launch and recovery operations must avoid the weight of the strongback and any associated equipment that rests on top of the DCS to avoid damage to the vehicle.

2.10.3 Dive Status Indicator Panel: The moon pool is a critical station for diver safety, and the contractor shall install a Dive Status Indicator Panel (DSIP) (two feet by three feet in size) to enhance communications between the ship’s captain and the master diver and ensure the safety of divers in the water. DSIP shall be mounted to the bulkhead on the port side of the moon-pool located on the inboard side of the operational spaces with DPS lights mounted to provide maximum visibility for operators on the main deck.

2.10.4 Sponsor Craft Launch and Recovery:

2.10.5 CRRCs: Vessel shall be able to launch and recover six CRRCs within one hour. CRRCs shall be launched and recovered by crane. For over the side crane launch and recovery, CRRCs will be loaded but unmanned. The vessel shall provide safe access for manning/unmanning the craft when waterborne. Vessel shall be able to launch and recover CRRCs in up to Sea State 5 conditions

2.10.6 RHIB: Vessel shall be able to launch and recover two 11 meter RHIBs within 30 minutes. Vessel shall launch and recover RHIBs by crane launch and recovery of RHIBs shall be unmanned but loaded with sponsor gear. Vessel shall provide adequate station alongside or astern to transfer personnel and/or equipment while at sea. Vessel shall be able to launch and recover RHIBs in up to Sea State 4 conditions. RHIBs shall sit in SME provided cradle.

2.10.7 PWC: Vessel shall be able to launch and recover two PWCs. Vessel shall launch and recover

PWCs by any means. Launch and recovery of PWCs shall be unmanned but loaded with sponsor gear. Vessel shall provide adequate station alongside or astern to transfer personnel and/or equipment while at sea. Vessel shall be able to launch and recover PWCs in up to Sea State 3 conditions. PWC shall sit in adequate cradle either provided as SME or engineered into vessel’s architecture, at the offeror’s option

2.10.8 SDV: Vessel shall be able to launch and recover two SDVs. Vessel may launch and recover SDVs by moon pool or crane. Launch and recovery of SDVs by crane shall be unmanned and loaded with sponsor gear. Launch and recover of SDVs by moonpool shall be manned and loaded with sponsor gear. Vessel shall provide adequate station alongside or astern to transfer personnel and/or equipment by means of a Diver’s Stage when a crane is used to launch and recover an SDV while at sea. Vessel shall be able to conduct SDV launch up to Sea State 3 conditions and recover in up to Sea State 4 conditions. SDVs shall sit in a cradle either provided as SME or engineered into vessel’s architecture, at the offeror’s option.

2.10.9 DCS: Vessel shall be able to launch manned and equipped DCS (88,076 lbs.) and recover one manned, equipped, and weight of entrained ballast water DCS (92,155 lbs.) using ship’s gear.

Vessel shall launch and recover the DCS by moon pool as the primary method. The DCS shall be manned and loaded with sponsor gear during the launch and recovery process. Vessel shall provide adequate station alongside or astern to transfer personnel and/or equipment while at sea. Vessel shall be able to conduct DCS launch in up to Sea State 3 conditions and recover in up to Sea State 4 conditions. The contractor shall provide equipment necessary to load, store, and discharge the DCS to include a cradle and strongback system.

2.10.9.1 Cradle The Carriage System shall be rated to support the SME Cradle System and capable of launching in up to Sea State 3 conditions and recovering in up to Sea State 4 conditions. Carriage and Cradle Systems shall be capable of transiting in Sea State 5 with

DCS loaded. SME Cradle shall be bolted to the Carriage system so the weight of the DCS is evenly distributed across the SME Cradle. SME Cradle system shall be capable of installation and removal to/from carriage within a 4 hour period.

• The contractor shall design a system or method to safely secure the DCS in the SME

Cradle system in Sea State 5. Or the contractor may choose to design and manufacture a CFE Cradle system and securing system or method to safely secure the DCS in the

CFE Cradle system in Sea State 5

2.10.9.2 Strongback: SME Strongback requires a SME HPU to charge the accumulators on the

SME Strongback. The HPU unit is man portable (dolly) about 2 feet x 3 feet x 3 feet weighing 100-200 lbs. It is not part of the lifting operations instead it is a part of the preparation of the strongback. It will be a part of the MILDET maintenance on the strong back. Contractor shall provide the necessary electrical power (60Hz, 460 VAC, 6.2

AMPS) and appropriate hydraulic (3000 psi) hose runs for the SME HPU. Contractor shall maintain sufficient hydraulic oil (Shell Tellus S2 VX 46 – 50 gallons) for casualty procedures and routine maintenance.

2.10.10 The vessel shall be able to demonstrate that the launch and recovery systems were manufactured in accordance with Navy standards or a recognized IACS (ABS or equivalent Rules for

Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities) standard.

2.10.11 The vessel shall provide a safe means of controlling the motion of the craft during launch and recovery operations in order to prevent injury to personnel, both embarked and on deck, and damage to the craft. Each recovery position (cradle, crane, or moon pool) shall have access to freshwater wash down and one 110V electrical outlet.

2.10.12 Launch and Recovery Matrix

Crane Moon

Pool

Manned

(Y/N)

Launch Sea

State

Recovery Sea State

CRRC x N 5 5

RHIB x N 4 4

PWC x N 3 3

SDV* x x Y-Moonpool Only 3 4

DCS x

Pier side only x Y 3 4

*Offeror may select either option, crane or moon pool, for launch and recovery.

2.10.13 Horizontal Line Array (HLA) deployment capability: The vessel shall have the ability to deploy the HLA with boat mooring overboard using the vessel aft centerline tow winch into the prevailing current @ 20 meters of water depth. The deployment and recovery will be supervised by Navy representatives to assist the crew. The winch will be operated by crewmembers and utilize the array tail weight and array cable to lower the array to the sea floor. The vessel will be directed to drag the array length (70 meters) along the sea floor to straighten the array and then set the head weight on sea floor. The crew will then attach a 14 inch Panther Plast float

(government provided) to the end of the leader line and release after the boat mooring is installed.

The vessel will need to provide locations and cable routing to support 900 MHz RF Omni and double Yagi antennas, which can be secured to the deck with magnetic base mounts or secured to hand rails with temporary masts. Antenna cables shall be routed to any interior space equipped with a desk, and 110VAC, 60Hz, 30 Amp outlets for recharging DPS SLA batteries. A government provided Ethernet cable will connect this space with the Sponsor mission planning area.

2.10.14 Boat mooring deployment: Position boat mooring approximately 40 meters from the HLA array head weight. Pay out mooring buoy, mooring line, umbilical riser cable. Attach and deploy the mooring anchor via crane (2,900 lbs.) overboard to the sea floor. Upon direction, the vessel will recover the mooring anchor using the crane, followed by the recovery of marker buoy, leader line, and array and array weight from the sea floor using the tow winch.

2.10.15 Horizontal Line Array (HLA) Sponsor Mission Equipment (SME):

Array cable on spool, 48” pallet, 450 lbs.

Array tail weight, 1” chain x 6’ @ 400 lbs.

Mooring anchor, 2,900 lbs.

Mooring risers and mooring buoy plus mating umbilical cable, 500 lbs.

RF Basket, 500 lbs.

• Panther Plast float and 80 feet line.

• Data recorders x2

• RF TX Kit x2

• RF RX kit x2

Deployment Gear Basket, 1,000 lbs.

• 900 MHz RF Antenna and cable

2.11 Towing: The vessel shall provide winches for stern towing of one (1) 70,500 lbs. manned Dry

Combat Submersible (DCS), at a minimum speed of 2 knots with slow-speed line pay-out/haul-in speed and adequate wire/rope to support minimum working load (vessel-furnished). Tow configuration shall have tensioning system, with a floating towline.

The vessel shall be equipped with towing hardware consisting one (1) 1” diameter by 900’ of synthetic tow line and the necessary hardware to secure it to the winch drum and towing bridal; one 53-lb, 1.75-in.

diameter shackle (SME); one towing bridle (SME); and towing drogue hardware (SME).

2.12 Small Boat Fuel Capacity. Vessel must be equipped with a minimum 450 gallon external fuel storage tank for unleaded gasoline and associated equipment (hose/nozzles, etc.) to facilitate refueling RHIB and

CRRC fuel bladders at sea. Storage tank shall be approved by the USCG. Additionally, the vessel shall provide a means of refueling diesel fuel for sponsor SME (RHIBs, generators, etc.). The vessel will refuel

Government small boats as required.

2.13 Deck Storage and lighting. The Vessel shall have deck strength to load and transport the SME listed in

Attachment A Deck lighting shall adequately support nighttime deck operations to include launch and recovery, diver recovery, maintenance on the recovered units without interfering with the vessel’s ability to transit (i.e. lighting shall not interfere with safe navigation of vessel at night).

2.14 Fresh Water Requirement. The vessel shall provide a minimum of 2,000 gallons of potable water per day to support sponsor personnel and crew living onboard, and 2,000 gallons of fresh water daily on the back deck for miscellaneous use, including but not limited to equipment wash down. 4,000 total gallons each day. This requirement can be met through onboard water production capability, potable water storage capacity or a combination of both. If production capability does not exist, onboard storage must be sufficient for the endurance period (45 days).

2.15 Compressed Air. The vessel shall provide Divers Quality Air (DQA) at 5,000 PSI @ 30 CFM. Vessel shall have a compressor from the Approved for Navy Use (ANU) from the US Navy Diving and

Manned Hyperbaric System Safety Certification Manual, NAVSEA (SS521-AA-MAN-010, Revision

2, 1 Nov 2006). A copy is available via website: https://navseainst.navsea.navy.mil or upon request.

Vessel shall pipe from the compressor to the air hose whip connections (SME) at or near the moon pool, diver staging area, and SDV deck storage locations. Government shall provide all charging whips and connections to the DQA compressor or associated piping. Vessel is responsible for taking air samples and will forward a copy of the sample results to COR. Periodic air samples are required in accordance with preventive maintenance applicable to the compressor producing diver’s breathing air.

Each diver breathing air source in service must be sampled approximately every 6 months (within the interval between 4 and 8 months following the last accomplishment),when contamination is suspected, and after system overhaul in accordance with the U.S. Navy Diving Manual, NAVSEA SS521-AG-

PRO-010, Revision 7, 01 DECEMBER 2016.

2.16 Sound Isolation/Vibration. The vessel shall be able to support simultaneous underwater telephone and acoustic communication operations. These operations will be accomplished through three retractable tubes that shall suspend underwater tracking system and underwater communications devices below the vessel. These devices shall be separated by a minimum of two (2) feet, and installed near the centerline in a suitable location that offers maximum separation from shipboard noise/noise producing machinery that would degrade signals (particularly during loiter and submerged operations. The retractable tubes shall be of sufficient design to allow the ship to reposition and move for short periods <5knots with the pole extended and energized.

2.17 Underwater Tracking System. The vessel shall be able to support Sonardyne and Kongsburg C-Node

Underwater Tracking system (SME) and be configured to receive an acoustic navigation transducer (SME).

The item requires a through-hull penetration and shall be deployed by way of retractable tube of a minimum 12-inch diameter at least three to four feet below the bottom of the hull fitted with a hydraulic lifting winch, boom, or crane. Through-hull penetrations, retractable tubes, and lifting systems are to be provided by the vessel. The retractable tube shall be of sufficient design to allow the ship to reposition and move for short periods <5knots with the pole extended and energized.

2.18 Underwater Communications. The vessel shall be able to support underwater telephone operations.

UW telephone HAIL, and HAIL Voice systems (SME) are required in the Communications room, on the bridge, and the aft Moonpool control station. Vessel shall accommodate underwater telephone compatible with EDO 5400 having transponder interrogator pinger echo sounder (TIPE) (SME). The vessel shall be configured to receive up to three (any combination), acoustic navigation transducers, or underwater tracking systems (SME). The item requires three through-hull penetration and shall be a deployed by way of retractable tube of a minimum 12-inch diameter at least three to four feet below the bottom of the hull fitted with a hydraulic lifting winch, boom, or crane. Through-hull penetrations, retractable tubes, and lifting system are to be provided by the vessel. The retractable tube shall be of sufficient design to allow the ship to reposition and move for short periods <5knots with the pole extended and energized.

2.19 Communication Equipment. The vessel must meet any regulatory communication requirements for a vessel of its class and size including GMDSS and INMARSAT. The vessel shall have two adjacent space of approximately 200 square feet each (a secure communications room and a secure operational planning room). Each space shall be supplied with 20 120V outlets with a total of 300 amps, 60HZ power, and a minimum of 10 tons HVAC cooling. The room shall have an electronics work bench meeting

ANSI/ESD-S20.20-1999 or equivalent. Each space shall meet the requirements outlined in the

Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705-1, which details the physical and technical security standards for sensitive compartmented information facilities. The contractor shall provide three (3) electronic equipment racks that extend from the deck to the overhead in the secure communications room.

2.20 Climate Control. The vessel shall ensure that all communication equipment is in a climate controlled environment with a maximum temperature of 80 degrees F. Communications equipment requires climate (AC/DH) control.

2.21 Navigation Equipment. The vessel shall be equipped with gyrocompass with repeaters, GPS, and radar for NSW government personnel to observe and coordinate vessel operations with the vessel bridge team in directing NSW operations. The radar should be capable of surface search to a minimum of 25 NM and be suitable for station keeping and for long-range tracking. The vessel shall be able to accommodate a government provided Vessel Management System (VMS) and Track Point underwater tracking system.

The vessel should have a full ocean depth fathometer. All navigation equipment organic to the vessel shall be able to provide NMEA 2000 external input(s) to SME supplied equipment to include TrackPoint, and repeaters at the designated Surface Controllers station.

2.22 Surface Controllers Station. Vessel shall have a designated area with direct access to the bridge and bridge lookout stations. The Surface Controllers Station shall have primary tracking and communication systems available that may be operated both at day and night. The station shall have three (3) standard

19” electronic equipment racks (floor to ceiling) with 110V 20 amp conditioned power supply to each rack. The station shall have a two chairs and a desktop surface with 864 square inches of flat surface for operators.

2.23 Electrical Power. Vessel must be able to provide sufficient electrical power in the vicinity of the

Sponsor Mission Equipment (SME) identified in this document. The deck loading plan supplied by the vessel shall identify the locations of the junction boxes/receptacles. At a minimum, six 480 VAC, 100 amp (Delta) and four 208 VAC 30 amp (Delta) outlets shall be provided. The vessel must also be able to transfer power from ships generators to shore power to provide hotel service onboard the vessel while the vessel is in port. The shore power shall have the necessary hardware, wiring, switchboard logic to accept and regulate shore power voltage.

2.24 LIOH Battery Charging: The vessel shall meet any USCG/IACS requirements to store, transport, and charge onboard lithium ion (LIOH) batteries for DCS and SDV. Batteries may be charged on the vehicle in its deck storage location or in a battery charging MILVAN stored on deck as part of the Support

MILVAN load out. Government shall provide necessary battery characteristics. Government will provide vessel certification before bringing onboard that battery systems are certified for shipboard storage, charging, and use by U.S. Navy.

2.25 Diver’s Staging Area. The vessel shall be equipped with a diver's staging area for launching and retrieving divers. At a minimum, staging area must consist of a diver's stage (SME), which will be launched over the side, stern, or in the moon pool with a vessel supplied lift system for manned stages.

There shall be a secondary method of water access by ladder or removable bulkhead. The equipment used to handle the over-the-side divers should meet the requirements of U.S. Navy Diving and Manned

Hyperbaric System Safety Certification Manual, NAVSEA (SS521-AA-MAN-010, Revision 2, 1 Nov

2006), and U.S. Navy Diving Manual. Contractor shall provide a capability or structure allowing for fully equipped divers to access the cursor beam and strongback from the diver staging area and/or main deck.

2.26 Ordnance Storage Space: The Government will provide four (4) SME Ready Service Lockers (RSLs).

The exterior dimensions of each locker are provided in C-2.10.1. The RSLs may be stored on an internal deck or an external deck. The RSLs shall be secured to the deck with sufficient restraint to accommodate all vessel motions. The RSLs shall be installed to allow the doors to swing open freely and not be visible to outside observers. If RSLs are stored on an internal deck of the vessel, the Vessel shall install appropriate lighting, fire suppression, and alarm systems and must conform to NAVSEA OP 4 and

OPNAVINST 5530.13c requirements.

2.27 Conference Room. The vessel shall provide 250 sq. ft. of administrative/conference space sufficient tabletop surface and electrical circuits (no less than ten 120vac 15amp duplex receptacles) to handle up to

20 seated people with laptops and a presentation area (projector and screen). The space may b e outfitted with desks, or tables with chairs suitable for working at while at sea. There shall be enough space for another 25 personnel to stand for short briefing periods. The conference room shall meet the requirements outlined in the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705-1, which details the physical and technical security standards for sensitive compartmented information facilities.

2.28 Recreational facilities: The vessel shall provide an enclosed space of at least 400 square feet of continuous space, and unique from all other required spaces. The space shall be used for physical training and shall provide ventilation and electrical circuits to incorporate standard exercise equipment (treadmill, weights) to be provided as Government Furnished Property (GFP). With Government assistance, the vessel operator shall adequately install the GFP equipment. In addition, there shall be a lounge area of at least 400 square feet where personnel can watch movies and/or television and relax.

3 OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Sponsor Berthing/Living Spaces The vessel must support berthing for 45 Government personnel, not greater than four (4) per stateroom, eight (8) per head. Curtained-off bunks are acceptable. Messing for the 45 personnel above shall be in accordance with Section C-6.2. The 45 Government personnel mentioned herein are in addition to any and all crew.

3.2 Food Service for Government Personnel. The Vessel shall provide three (3) galley- prepared cafeteria style meals per day and hotel services for forty-five (45) embarked Government personnel. Food provided to the Government shall have the most reasonably attainable degree of variety, quality, quantity, and nutritional value. The cost of meals and hotel services for the first forty-five (45) embarked Government personnel shall be included in the contractor’s fixed price.

3.3 Laundry Services Facilities. The vessel shall provide a 24-hour laundry facility for 45 Government assigned personnel.

6. PRICING SHEET: Daily Rate: The daily rate shall be inclusive of weekends, holidays and overtime, based on the required availability above. Daily rate is exclusive of fuel, which shall be supplied/reimbursed by the Government.

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7. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:

a) Name of Company; Point of Contact, Telephone Number, Fax Number, Address, and e- mail address,

b) Business size status and demonstrate how the company will perform at minimum 51% of the requirement,

c) Brief summary of company history relative to similar requirements,

d) Small business standing (i.e., small or large). Please note that the small business size standard for NAICS code

483111 is currently 500.

e) Affirm the company is financially capable of meeting the requirement,

f) Estimated DAILY rates and OVERTIME rates (See Pricing Sheet above),

g) Any pertinent questions/concerns.

h) Copies of current USCG COI, COD and Vessel Specification Sheet.

It is requested that the above information be provided no later than 1:00PM Eastern Standard Time on 31 March

2023. Responses should be via email to franklin.b.crozier.civ@us.navy.mil. The point of contact for this action is

Frank Crozier at (757) 443-2382.

mailto:franklin.b.crozier.civ@us.navy.mil