E04_Barge PWS_Yonaguni_V4.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Equipment Movement 2025

1.0 BACKGROUND

The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to outline the requirement to transport equipment, included in section 3.0 of this PWS, via barge transportation in support of 12th Littoral Logistics Battalion (LLB) in order to deploy HA/DR capabilities to Yonaguni. The contracted barge shall be a roll-on/roll-off type vessel with a minimum of 400 square meter deck space capable of transporting the equipment list stated in paragraph 3.0 of this PWS. The contracted assets will transport cargo in accordance with the below specifications. The on-load/off-load of cargo will be a combined effort. Government personnel will operate all Government owned equipment under the assisted direction of the contractor to ensure proper on-load and safety of the vessel.

2.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Primary Seaport of Embarkation (SPOE)

• Naha Military Port, Pier 2

• LAT/LONG: 26° 12′ 30.3503″ N, 127° 40′ 03.7545″ E, MGRS: 52R CP 66896 99450

Primary Seaport of Debarkation (SPOD)

• Kubura Port, Yonaguni, Japan

• LAT/LONG: 24° 27′ 11.1510″ N, 122° 56′ 30.0049″ E, MGRS: 51R VH 94087 04393

United States Point of Contact

The United States Government (USG) representatives will be the following:

Primary POC: TBD Secondary POC: TBD

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK:

Contractor shall provide a barge that meets license/registration/permit/insurance requirements as per the host country regulations. Contractor is responsible for the safe transportation of equipment while loaded on barge. Contractor is responsible for employing barge, material handling, transportation, and all supporting equipment within their capabilities. Contractor is responsible for ensuring permissible sea state and tide conditions for safe travel. Movement of the following cargo in accordance with the below mentioned movement dates and ports:

**See paragraph 3.2”**

3.1 Material Handling/Loading/Offloading Equipment

Contractor shall provide all material handling equipment with qualified operators capable of safely and efficiently loading and offloading all US Government equipment, included in Section 3.0, as required for transportation. Contractor shall provide material handling/loading/offloading equipment that meets license/registration/permit/insurance requirements as per the host country regulations.

Requested support:

Deployment:

• Requested offload date of 15 November 2025.

• Offload ISO containers listed in paragraph 3.2 coming off barge (Kubura Port in Yonaguni, Japan), going to Camp Yonaguni container lot (need offload at Kubara Seaport and again at Yonaguni container lot).

• Contractor must allow for up to 8 hours of MHE support at Camp Yonaguni, after initial offload, for container movement, stacking, and staging to support re-deployment efforts. Contractor provided MHE must be capable of moving 20’ ISO containers. In addition, the MHE must be capable of installing/stacking containers at Camp Yonaguni.

Re-deployment:

• Requested onload date of 17 November 2025.

• Onload Quadcon containers listed in paragraph 3.2 onto transportation assets at Camp Yonaguni container lot.

• Onload Quadcon containers listed in paragraph 3.2 onto barge at Kubura Port.

3.2 Highboy and Lowboy Tractor Trailer Transportation Services

Contactor shall provide tractor trailers, prime movers, and qualified operators capable of safely transporting equipment, as required. Contractor shall provide tractor trailers that meet license/registration/permit/insurance requirements as per the host country regulations.

Requested support:

Deployment:

• Requested transportation dates of 14 November 2025.

• Transportation of containers coming off barge (Kubura Port in Yonaguni, Japan), going to Camp Yonaguni container lot and Camp Yonaguni designated areas (15 November 2025).

• Equipment to be transported:

NAME

UNIT

明示

Cargo Type Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

Weight (kg)

REFRIGERATION CONTAINER Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 WATER SIXCON Breakbulk EA 2.44 1.96 1.22 1261 WATER SIXCON Breakbulk EA 2.44 1.96 1.22 1261 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442 20FT ISO CONTAINER SHIPPING Container EA 6.1 2.44 2.59 5442

• Requested transportation date of 17 November 2025.

• Transportation of quadcons coming from Yonaguni container lot and Camp Yonaguni designated areas to Kubura Port in Yonaguni, Japan to then be loaded back on a barge to return to Naha Military Port. (18 Novermber 2025).

• Equipment to be transported: 32 Quadcons with the below dimensions

NAME

UNIT

明示

Cargo Type Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

Weight (kg)

QUADCON SHIPPING CONTAINER (32) Container EA 2.44 1.47 2.08 2268

4.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The resulting contract will be for (2) days of barge support. The contracted vessel will be required to provide (1) day of transit between 14-15 November 2025 for movement from Naha Military Port (Okinawa, Japan) to Kubura Port (Yonaguni, Japan) to support force deployment during Exercise RD-25. The contracted vessel will also be required to provide (1) day of transit between 17-18 November, 2025 for movement from Kubura Port (Yonaguni, Japan) to Naha Military Port (Okinawa, Japan) to support force re-deployment during Exercise RD-25. Times for loading and unloading at SPOE/SPOD are conditional and not fixed. The Government will consider offerors subject matter expertise of tidal considerations to determine the most appropriate times for embarkation and debarkation. Offerors shall clearly state in their quotes the recommended embarkation and debarkation times for each location while maintaining a minimum of 4 hours at the SPOE/D.

Deployment:

• Ready to load date: 14 November 2025

• Requested loading time: 0600 – 1000 at SPOE

• Estimated load time: 4 hours

• Requested offload date: 15 November 2025

• Requested offload time: 0600-1000 at SPOD

• Estimated unload time: 4 hour

• Ready to load date: 17 November 2025

• Requested loading time: 0600 – 1000 at SPOE

• Estimated load time: 4 hours

• Requested offload date: 18 November 2025

• Requested offload time: 0600-1000 at SPOD

• Estimated unload time: 4 hour

5.0 MAINTENANCE

The contractor will be responsible for all fees required for transport throughout the duration of the contract period. The contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance of the supporting equipment to ensure performance of the service. The vessel and all associated equipment shall be, insofar as due diligence can make them so, seaworthy, properly, and efficiently manned, equipped, supplied, and, in every way adequately prepared to perform the service required.

5.1 Safety Items. The Contractor must maintain equipment pursuant to local city and country safety requirements.

The contractor is responsible for all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of supporting equipment. The contractor shall provide all parts and labor necessary to complete required maintenance tasks at no additional cost to any already agreed upon/negotiated lease rate. Maintenance shall be performed according to the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. If the contractor’s scheduled or unscheduled maintenance results in Government losing use of equipment for more than 24 hours, the contractor shall provide replacement equipment of a comparable make and model in order to fulfill requirements outlined in performance work statement.

5.2 Contractor-Furnished Supply, Service, And Equipment. Contractor shall be responsible for providing all supplies, services, and equipment necessary to safely and efficiently perform the tasks outlined in the purchase order. Government-furnished equipment shall not be made available to support contractor tasks.

5.3 Local Procedures, Laws, And Regulations. Contractor shall act in accordance with local procedures and regulations applicable in the region.

5.4 Health Protection. Contractor shall ensure strict compliance to the rules and procedures in the region regarding the health protection of all personnel. Contractor shall provide all necessary consumables, materials or equipment to ensure compliance to health protection order within the region.

5.5 Holidays. The contractor may be required to work during local and/or United States holiday periods.

5.6 Remedy And Re-Performance. The contractor shall, if any of the services do not conform to the contract requirements, be required by the Government to re-perform the services in conformity with the contract requirements, at no additional expense to the Government.

5.7 Contractor Notice Regarding Late Delivery. In the event the contractor anticipates or encounters difficulty in complying with the delivery schedule, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer telephonically giving full detailed reasons for the delay. Receipt of contractor’s notice does not constitute acceptance of an alternative delivery schedule waiver of the U.S.

Government’s rights under this contract or at law.

5.8 Waiving of Salvage Claim: In providing these services, the contractor, agrees to waive all claims for salvage “award”, “pure” or “bonus” salvage for any assistance to the vessel being escorted.

6.0 DAMAGES

The U. S. Government shall not be responsible for acts of God that may result in damage to any supplies or services provided (i.e. Hail storms, thunderstorms etc.). In addition, the government shall not be responsible for normal depreciation to the equipment/supplies provided. For purposes of this contract, “normal depreciation” is defined as the wear and tear that can reasonably be expected to result given the supplies or services use by equipment-laden troops in a harsh environment. Normal depreciation includes, but is not limited to, minor scratches and dents to equipment interior/exterior.

The government will only be responsible for damage in excess of normal wear that results from negligence, neglect, or similar acts of the government. All contractor claims for damage by the government should be submitted to the contracting officer for consideration in accordance with FAR Subpart 33.2.

7.0 POINTS OF CONTACT AND AUTHORITIES

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve any changes to the requirements of this contract and not withstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer. In the event the contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price as a result of the change.

8.0 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES.

The following is required by the contractor:

In accordance with the performance of this PWS for the services outlined, the contractor shall provide all qualified personnel, supervision, transportation, maintenance, operating cost, equipment to load/unload, tools, materials, including but not limited to shoring, chalks and chains, and any other necessary supply or service to accomplish the complete performance of the services requested herein.

Material handling equipment (commercial forklifts) must be capable of lifting no less than kg (20,000 pounds) on the barge. Vessel must provide its own stevedore services at the ports in order to secure the vessel to the pier/wharf to support onloading and offloading actions.

The contractor shall provide the requested services as defined within the specified timeframes in the quantities specified in the PWS. The contractor must be capable of providing the required items within a minimum time of 24 hours from time of notification. The contractor shall provide a single point of contact (POC) that may be reached at any time, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, for the scheduling of any necessary services. Immediately notify the contracting officer upon contractor determination of inability to perform. The contractor will perform all tasks in accordance with the PWS within this agreement.

Contractor personnel shall at all times be under the supervision of the contractor and not under the supervision of the U.S. Government or any of its officers or employees. The Contracting Officer will bring discrepancies or noncompliance with the contract clauses, specifications, or statement of work to the attention of the contractor’s supervisor or foreman for necessary corrective action.

Removing objects from refuse for personal use is unauthorized. Violations are grounds for termination. At no time, without authorization, will a Contractor Personnel purchase any items from the local economy for any US Personnel. Contractor Personnel must adhere to standards of conduct as established by the Installation Commander. Contractor shall adhere to current installation security policies. The Contractor shall adhere to all local and federal laws while in the performance of this contract.

9.0 BASE PASSES

The US Government will be responsible for all required coordination with Japanese military authorities, to obtain base passes or area passes that provide appropriate access for their drivers and vehicles to military facilities. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary identification to the US Government POC in sufficient time to coordinate base access as necessary. Should the contractor have difficulty obtaining the necessary passes, they must contact the Contracting Officer immediately.

10.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

The contractor shall, if any of the services provided do not conform to the contract requirements, be required by the U.S. Government to re-perform the services in conformity with the contract requirements, at no additional expense to the government.

11.0 INSURANCE

11.1 Vessel Owner’s Insurance. The Vessel Owner shall maintain marine insurance coverage on the Vessel on each vessel, if more than one, performing under this Contract, Hull and Machinery, Protection and Indemnity (P&I), Pollution Liability, War Risk Hull and Machinery, War Risk P&I, Second Seamen's War Risk and Government Personnel Training Insurance (shall cover hands-on operation of the vessel equipment by Government personnel while training to operate the vessel under the Emergency Situations and Training clause) if applicable to Japanese law. Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, the expense for such insurance coverages shall be for the Owner's account and shall be deemed to be included in the hire payable under this Contract. Except as provided herein, the Owner shall be responsible for the cost of such insurance, including deductibles, premia, additional premia, calls, commissions, advancements, assessments, and overspill claims where applicable. Within 10 calendar days following award of the contract, the Owner shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained.

11.2 Limitation of Liability. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the Government shall not be liable for any loss, damage, expense, cost, or liability whatsoever and howsoever incurred by the Vessel’s Owner or Vessel, or which are imposed upon the Vessel’s Owner or Vessel by operation of law. Any Amount due the Vessel’s Owner under paragraph (10.1) shall be subject to set off by Government to the extent of any amount recovered under insurance carried by the Vessel’s Owner, or to the extent of any amount recoverable under insurance required by paragraph (10.1).

11.3 Cancellation or Material Change in Coverage. All policies shall contain an endorsement stating that “in the event of cancellation or any material change in policies adversely affecting the interest of the Government in such insurance, the cancellation or change shall not be effective until 30 days after written notice thereto the Contracting Officer.” Wording such as “will endeavor to mail notice” or “failure to mail such notices shall impose no obligation or liability” is not acceptable.

11.4 Government Named Assured. The United States of America shall be named as an additional assured with waiver of subrogation under the Vessel’s Broad Form Tower’s Liability policy, Tower’s P&I policy, Hull and Machinery policy (and the Increased Value policy if applicable), the Vessel’s P&I entry, any additional pollution liability coverage, the Vessel’s War Risk Hull and Machinery policy including P&I, and Second Seaman’s War Risk.

12.0 WAR

12.1 Voyage Instructions. If the Vessel is ordered under this Contract to any port, place, or zone involved in a state of war, warlike operations or hostilities, civil strife, or piracy (whether there be a declaration of war or not) where it might be reasonably expected to be subject to capture, seizure, arrest, or hostile act by a belligerent power (whether de facto or de jure), pirate, or terrorist, it shall be unreasonable for the Owner not to prosecute said voyage if insurance against said risks is then available commercially or under a Government program, or if the Government offers the Owner indemnification against said risks pursuant to Public Law 85-804.

12.2 The Vessel Owner shall immediately notify the Government: (i) whenever any sailing orders will result in a vessel subject to this contract being sent beyond the limits of the War Risk Trading Warranties of insurance policies required under this contract (to include entry into a war risk exclusion zone or when the vessel will enter, sail for, or deviate towards the territorial waters of any of the Countries or places, or any other waters described in the Lloyd’s Joint War Committee’s current List of Areas of Perceived Enhanced Risk); (ii) if there are any changes to the War Risk Trading Warranties of insurance policies required under this contract (including changes to the exclusion zones or the List of Areas of Perceived Enhanced Risk) or changes to War Risk premiums, charges, or deductibles; or

(iii) whenever additional premium charges or costs will be incurred as a direct result of compliance with any sailing orders issued by the Government under this contract. The Owner shall ensure that the insurers provide it relevant information in a timely manner. If the Owner has given this required notice to the Government, the Government will reimburse the Vessel’s Owner for the increase in costs (if any) of insurance premiums, charges, or deductibles which arise from the vessel sailing beyond the applicable War Risk Trading Warranties (including changes to the war risk exclusion zones) when entry into any exclusion zone or Area of Perceived Enhanced Risk under such insurance has been approved in advance by the Government. The issuance of sailing orders, by itself, does not constitute approval in advance by the Government. The Government may give the Vessel’s Owner notice and instructions concerning suspension of commercial War Risk insurance coverage and substitution of Government indemnity or Government War Risk insurance as detailed in the section entitled “Government War Risk Insurance/Indemnity” below.

12.3 Additional Wage Costs. The Government shall reimburse Owner for the cost of provable additional master and crew wages (including all additional bonuses and payments required) to the extent that such additional costs arise directly from exposure of the Vessel, and/or Vessel’s master and crew, to the risks described in the paragraph entitled “Voyage Instructions” above. However, any of said wages or payments shall not exceed in amount that which would be payable, under applicable laws and regulations, to U.S. civil service mariners in the employ of the Military Sealift Command in a similar port, place, zone, or route. Vessel’s Owner shall notify Government of all anticipated additional wage costs prior to entering any location which would trigger such additional costs; and no such costs shall be reimbursable unless Government, after notification of such costs, provides approval to enter such location.

13.0 GOVERNMENT WAR RISK INSURANCE/INDEMNITY

13.1 General. Upon receipt of notice and instruction from the Contracting Officer, as specified in the last sentence of paragraph 11.2 above, with respect to any area excluded by the War Risk Trading Warranties or included by the Lloyd’s Joint War Committee on the Hull War, Strikes, Terrorism and Related Perils Listed Areas (also known as Listed Areas of Perceived Enhanced Risk) under the Vessel’s Owner’s commercial War Risk coverage, the vessel’s Owner shall, as soon as practicable, contact its insurance brokers or underwriters and arrange for the suspension of its commercial War Risk insurance upon entry of the vessel into, or extension of stay of the vessel in such area(s), or when the vessel will enter, sail for, or deviate towards the territorial waters of any of the Countries or places, or any other waters described in the Lloyd’s Joint War Committee’s current Listed Areas of Perceived Enhanced Risk, as the case may be, subject to resumption of its commercial War Risk insurance upon exiting such area(s). In such instances, the vessel’s Owner shall accept the Government’s indemnity or War Risk insurance, whichever is applicable, in lieu of such commercial War Risk insurance. The Vessel’s Owner shall ensure that the suspension of its commercial War Risk coverage is coincident with the time that any Government indemnity or War Risk insurance becomes effective and shall likewise ensure that its commercial War Risk insurance is resumed at the time when any Government indemnity or War Risk insurance becomes ineffective. The Owner shall retain the same risks, such as deductibles (if any), that it has under its commercial insurance.

13.2 Government War Risk Insurance. Under the authority of 46 U.S.C. § 53905, the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD), at the request of Commander, Military Sealift Command, may furnish the following war risk insurance coverage, which will be effective during the vessel’s transit under this Contract in areas which are in war risk exclusion zones, or waters described in the current Lloyd’s Joint War Committee Listed Areas of Perceived Enhanced Risk, or otherwise excluded under the Owner’s commercial marine War Risk trading warranties, and which are designated by notice from the Contracting Officer to the Owner:

(a) War Risk Protection and Indemnity insurance covering all liabilities up to an amount of $250,000,000.

(b) War Risk Second Seaman’s coverage, the principal sum of which shall be $200,000 per Crew Member for loss of life.

12.3 Government Indemnity. Under the authority of Public Law 85-804 (72 Stat. 972, August 28, 1958) and Executive Order 10789, as amended by Executive Order 11610, the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the Navy may authorize the Contracting Officer to indemnify the Owner against loss from risks that would be covered by MARAD war risk coverage as set forth in the paragraph entitled “Government War Risk Insurance” directly above.

14.0 LIABILITY

The U.S. Government accepts no liability for the actions of the contractor or his employees and agents.

15.0 EXEMPTION FROM JAPANESE TAXES.

Pursuant to the United States (U.S.) – Japan Status of Forces Agreement and the Joint Committee, the governments of the United States and Japan have agreed that the procurement in Japan of materials, supplies, equipment and services for official purposes may be exempt from certain Japanese taxes. When incorporated, DFARS Clause 225.229-7001 ‘TAX RELIEF’ stipulates that contract/order pricing shall not include the Consumption Tax. Submission of, and/or incorporation into the contract of, your offer, certifies that pricing does not contain any cost related to the Consumption Tax. Questions concerning this matter should be directed to your local Japanese Tax Office.

16.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

Task or Deliverable

Performance Standard

Acceptance Quality Level

Surveillance Method Performance Measure

Transportation of equipment

PWS 3.0 and 4.0

The performance standard will be met when the requirements for transportation of equipment detailed in PWS 3.0 and 4.0 have been accepted by the Government.

Acceptable performance has been met when 100% of the equipment has been delivered safely in accordance with PWS.

Customer feedback, Contracting Officer/Government Point of Contact surveillance or feedback of work completed

Accordance with

PWS

Maintenance Agreement

PWS 5.0

The performance standard will be met when the requirements for the maintenance (should any maintenance of equipment arise) agreement as detailed in PWS 5.0 have been accepted by the Government as effectively supporting PWS requirements.

Acceptable performance has been met when 100% of the equipment has been delivered safely in accordance with PWS.

Customer feedback, Contracting Officer/Government Point of Contact surveillance or feedback of work completed

Accordance with

PWS

(End of Performance Work Statement)