Draft_Only-_Performance_Work_Statement.pdf

Performance of Work Statement SBT-22 Bareboat Charter

63-Day bareboat charter in support of Naval Special Warfare Group FOUR’s Non Standard Maritime Training.

1.0 Project Overview:

1.1 The contractor shall provide bareboat chartering services for one ocean going trawler greater than 51 Gross Registered Tons and less than 100(GRT). The trawler will be used by Special Boat Team TWENTY TWO (SBT-22. 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 trawler similar to a Cape

Horn, Nordhavn, Hatteras, etc.

2.2 Vessel shall be from year 2000 or newer.

2.3 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.

2.4 Vessel shall be powered by a continuous duty engine.

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

2.5 Vessel shall be 55ft-60ft overall length and be rated

between 51-100 GRT.

2.6 Vessel shall have a cruise speed of no less than 8 knots

and a range no less than 2,000 nautical miles. Shall also have functional auto pilot management system.

2.7 Vessel shall have a deck crane with lifting strength no

less than 1,500 pounds. Crane shall be capable of lowering and recovering a Dinghy.

2.8 Vessel shall be able to carry a minimum of 3,000 gallons

of fuel, 350 gallons of fresh water, 100 gallons of black water, and 100 gallons of grey water.

2.9 Vessel shall have a fully operational Raymarine, Simrad, Furuno, Garmin or similar Multifunction Navigation Display with working AIS and updated chart cards.

2.10 Vessel shall have at a minimum a fully operational

Raymarine, Simrad, Furuno, Garmin or similar Radar. Radar shall have a range of 24nm or greater.

2.11 Vessel shall have a fully operational Raymarine, Simrad, Furuno, Garmin, or similar depth sounder or dual-frequency CHIRP down scanning Sonar.

2.12 Vessel shall have a minimum of one fully operational

fixed VHF Marine Band Radio.

2.13 Vessel shall be equipped with fully operational bow

thrusters.

2.14 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).

2.15 Vessel shall have three sleeping quarters with actual

bed space for six personnel, and additional sleeping space on bunks, sofas, etc. All sleeping quarters shall come with clean mattresses, pillows, and sheets.

2.16 Vessel shall have two or more heads that are equipped

with fully operational showers.

2.17 Vessel shall have a fully operational air conditioning

and heating system.

2.18 Vessel shall have a fridge, freezer, stove and oven, and be outfitted with pots, pans, knives, cups, plates, and other cooking and eating utensils.

2.19 Vessel shall have a minimum of two five kilowatt or

greater generators, or one 14kW or greater generator, and be equipped with a spare parts kit per generator 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.

2.20 Vessel shall have properly working and maintained house

and start batteries, battery charger, inverter, and 50ft or longer shore power cable with appropriate adapters.

2.21 Vessel shall have a life raft capable of carrying a

minimum of eight people that has been inspected and certified per 46 CFR 160.151.

2.22 Vessel shall have a primary anchor that is rated for the vessel with a minimum of 300-400ft of 1/2in chain.

2.23 Vessel shall have six or more mooring lines and six or

more fenders capable of adequately securing vessel.

2.24 Vessel shall be equipped with a swimmer platform and

ladder or swimmer door and ladder.

2.25 Vessel shall have primary and back-up control systems, inspected and working engine room, fixed fire suppression system, engine driven emergency dewatering system, emergency flooding DC plugs, and USCG required fire extinguishers per

CFR.

2.26 Vessel shall meet all USCG regulations, and have current safety equipment onboard.

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

2.28 Vessel shall be received with clean fuel tanks and full, unless pre-arranged between USG and contractor.

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.

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 USG personnel shall perform a visual inspection of the

vessel as well as a test operational inspection. Included as part of the visual inspection will be completion of a pre-operational check-list.

4.2 Due to the visual inspection, vessel inspection will not

include any determination or finding with respect to whether the vessel or any of the vessel’s equipment or systems are fully operational as required in the contract.

4.3 The Government will not fully inspect the vessel to

ensure compliance with local maritime law and regulation. The responsibility of ensuring the vessel meets 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.

4.4 A pre and post-operational checklist will be completed at vessel acceptance and return. Unless otherwise defined in the order, the contractor 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.

4.5 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.

4.6 The contractor shall be available to conduct three days

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. Contractor shall discuss severe weather plans inclusive of identification of safe harbors available in the instance of inclement weather.

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 a 63-day period (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 Vessel shall have the fuel system cleaned prior to

acceptance at vessel owner expense. Tanks shall be polished no longer than 2 weeks prior to vessel acceptance.

5.0 Vessel Use, Maintenance, and Repairs.

5.1 It is anticipated that the primary vessel will be

utilized for no more than 1000 hours within a 90-day period.

5.2 Routine/Standard Repair and upkeep: The contractor shall

ensure vessel submitted for lease has undergone standard maintenance and repair in accordance with standard commercial practices. During the period of this contract, the contractor shall conduct all routine maintenance and repair. Unless the contractor can prove with supporting documentation that repairs required to maintain the sea-worthiness 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. SBT-22 personnel may conduct various repairs to vessel systems with the coordination and approval of the contractor.

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; and

(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 12-hours of contractor notification, the Contracting Officer shall be notified. At this point the contractor will be afforded 30 days beyond the 12 hours to complete repairs or locate a replacement vessel for use by SBT-22 at no extra cost. The replacement vessel shall meet or exceed the minimum specifications listed in Section 2.0, unless approved otherwise by SBT-22 Commander and the Contracting Officer.

5.4 Accumulated Down Time: In the event the craft is

inoperable for an accumulated total greater than two (2) days during the Period of Performance, any days over two may be added to the Period of Performance at no additional cost to the Government. NOTE: two day accumulated period will be calculated by CLIN. The USG has enhanced requirement for safe operations of the vessel. In the event of a dispute over vessel status USG personnel will be the determining authority on whether the vessel is operational.

5.5 Underway Repairs: In the event of emergency repairs or

equipment failure, SBT-22 personnel will attempt to trouble shoot and repair the vessel to get her back to port. SBT-22 personnel will perform said repairs regardless of contact with the vendor.

5.6 Any alternate or replacement vessel proposed by the

contractor shall be deemed technically acceptable. Technical acceptable will be determined by the Technical Matrix and the Vessel Visual Inspection Matrix.

6.0 Other Contractor Furnished Material:

6.1 Vessel Assistance: Vessel shall be covered under Sea Tow, Tow Boat USA, or another 24/7 vessel assistance service.

Vessel assistance shall range within the US Waters.

6.2 Vessel Tool kit: Vessel shall have tool kits capable of

conducting emergency repairs for the applicable vessel. Tool kits shall include open and box end wrenches, small and medium Philips and flat head screw drivers, filter wrenches, needle nose pliers, 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.

6.3 Vessel Spare Parts: Vessel shall have spare fluids for

each system and equipment to refill completely that 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, fuses for all items that require fuses, four spare light bulbs for each type of light fixture onboard to include navigation lights, and any other items that are identified during the walk through with GOV personnel.

7.0 Place of Acceptance, Return, and Performance:

7.1 Vessel acceptance location: Vessel shall be available

from a CONUS location near the Greater San Diego Area.

7.2 Vessel return location: The contractor shall coordinate

vessel return with SBT-22 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: Work will be performed primarily in

the Pacific Ocean.

8.0 Period of Performance for vessel:

8.1 Period of Performance: The period of performance will be

from date of award to 63 days. Performance is expected to commence on 26JAN2019 January 2019. Firm dates will be established at point of award.

9.0 Government Furnished Material and Personnel:

9.1 International Yacht Training (IYT) licensed, and or US

Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentialed crew.

9.2 USG will provide fuel for the vessel.

10.0 Hazardous Material Use, Handling, or Disposal:

10.1 The contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws regarding the use, handling, or disposal of hazardous materials (petroleum products, paints, coatings, etc.).

11.0 Points of Contact: See order for points of contact.