A01_PWS.pdf

DISTRIBUTION: DoW COMMUNITY ONLY

7-METER RIGID-HULL INFLATABLE BOAT RENTAL

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 The Government requires a capable vendor that can provide the rental of a total of three (3) 7-meter rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIB) from 16 November 2026 through 28 February 2027 unless otherwise modified in writing by the Contracting Officer (KO) to conduct training.

1.2 The Contractor shall provide the required RHIBs meeting the characteristics and requirements described within this Performance Work Statement (PWS) to enable authorized training operations during the period of performance.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

2.1 Rental Period: The first day of the period of performance once the Government has accepted both primary RHIBs and ending on 28 February 2027, unless modified by contract modification executed by the KO.

2.2 Primary RHIB: A RHIB furnished by the Contractor for Government training operations throughout the Rental Period.

2.3 Standby RHIB: A Contractor-held RHIB that meets all applicable requirements of this PWS and is maintained in ready-to-deliver condition for replacement of an unavailable primary RHIB.

2.4 Available for Training: A RHIB is available for training when it is safe, seaworthy, fully operational, equipped in accordance with this PWS, and accepted by the Government or returned to service following corrective action.

2.5 Contractor-Responsible Failure: A mechanical failure, latent defect, maintenance deficiency, equipment malfunction, or other conditions not caused by Government misuse, Government-caused damage, or operation outside approved operating limitations.

2.6 Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): The Government representative designated to coordinate delivery, inspection support, technical coordination, replacement requests, routine communication, and return inspections.

The TPOC is not authorized to alter contract price, quantity, scope, schedule, place of performance, period of performance, or terms and conditions.

3.0 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The Contractor shall provide all equipment, documentation, delivery, recovery, corrective-maintenance coordination, and technical support required by this PWS to include the following:

3.2 The Contractor shall furnish, deliver, support, maintain, and recover two (2) 7-meter-class primary RHIBs for Government training operations.

3.3 The Contractor shall ensure that each RHIB is legally eligible for lease and operation and is delivered with current required registration, inspection, and operating documentation.

3.4 Each primary RHIB shall be delivered in safe, clean, seaworthy, fully operational condition and all scheduled maintenance current and documented.

3.5 The Contractor shall maintain one standby RHIB at a Contractor-controlled location throughout the Rental Period. The standby RHIB shall be available to replace a primary RHIB that becomes unavailable because of a Contractor-Responsible Failure.

3.6 The rental RHIBs shall provide uninterrupted training capability during the Government’s period of performance from delivery and acceptance through the end of the rental period.

3.7 The Contractor shall maintain two Government-accepted primary RHIBs available for scheduled training operations throughout the Rental Period, except when a RHIB is unavailable because of:

a. Government election not to operate the RHIB;

b. Weather, sea state, installation restrictions, range restrictions, or safety conditions that preclude safe operation;

c. Government-caused damage or misuse; or

d. Contractor-Responsible Failure, during which the Contractor shall provide a replacement RHIB in accordance with paragraph 4.3.

3.8 The rental shall be performed under the terms and conditions established in the resulting contract. The Government’s and Contractor’s respective responsibilities for operation, routine care, maintenance, damage, insurance, custody, transportation, and liability shall be established in the resulting contract.

4.0 RHIB REQUIREMENTS

4.1 RHIB Minimum Characteristics

Each primary RHIB and backup RHIB shall meet the following minimum requirements:

4.1.1 Be a rigid-hull inflatable boat with an overall length of not less than 6.5 meters and not greater than 7.5 meters.

4.1.2 Be suitable for authorized near-shore and inland-water training operations within the manufacturer’s approved operating limitations.

4.1.3 Have no overdue scheduled maintenance, unresolved safety deficiencies, active equipment faults affecting safe operation, or known defects that would preclude the Government’s intended training use.

4.1.4 Safely accommodate not fewer than six personnel, including the operator, in accordance with the vessel’s approved operating configuration.

4.1.5 Be equipped with diesel propulsion and not less than 315 combined rated horsepower.

4.1.6 Be equipped with a compatible marine drive system.

4.1.7 Have usable fuel capacity of not less than 90 gallons.

4.1.8 Be capable of a cruising speed of not less than 30 knots and a maximum speed of not less than 40 knots under normal operating conditions, subject to vessel loading, weather, sea state, and manufacturer-published operating limitations.

4.1.9 Include a functional GPS-enabled color chart plotter, marine radar, and fixed-mount VHF marine radio.

4.1.10 Include a compatible roadworthy trailer, unless the Government authorizes water delivery and recovery.

4.1.11 The Contractor shall provide current engine-hour readings and maintenance records at delivery. Engine-hour readings alone shall not determine RHIB acceptability. Have engines with fewer than 400 operating hours at the beginning of the rental period.

4.1.12 Include all equipment, accessories, safety items, manuals, and documentation necessary to operate the RHIB within its approved operating limitations and in accordance with the resulting contract.

4.1.13 Maritime and Safety Compliance. The Contractor shall ensure rented RHIBs, trailers, installed equipment, and delivery operations comply with applicable Federal, state, local, maritime, and installation safety requirements.

This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing RHIBs that are safe, seaworthy, and compliant with the requirements of this PWS.

4.2 Backup RHIB Requirement

4.2.1 The backup RHIB shall meet the requirements of paragraph 4.1.

4.2.2 The standby RHIB shall be maintained at a Contractor-controlled location and is not required to be staged at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

4.2.3 The replacement RHIB shall remain available until the affected primary RHIB is returned to service or permanently replaced.

4.2.4 The Contractor shall identify in its proposal:

a. The normal storage location of the standby RHIB;

b. The proposed transportation method; and

c. The Contractor’s plan to meet the 48-calendar-hour replacement-delivery requirement.

4.2.5 The Contractor shall not charge the Government for backup-RHIB delivery, repair, or replacement resulting from normal wear and tear, latent defects, or Contractor-responsible mechanical failure, except as expressly provided in the resulting contract.

4.3 Delivery and Government Acceptance

4.3.1 The Contractor shall deliver the two primary RHIBs to the Government-designated location no later than 16 November 2026, unless otherwise modified in writing by the KO.

4.3.2 A dispute regarding the cause of a RHIB failure shall not delay the Contractor’s replacement obligation, unless the Government acknowledges in writing that the unavailability resulted from Government-caused damage or operation outside approved operating limitations.

4.3.3 Upon Government notification that a primary RHIB is unavailable because of a Contractor-Responsible Failure, the Contractor shall deliver a conforming replacement RHIB to the Government-designated location within 48 calendar hours after notification.

4.4.4 At delivery, the Contractor shall provide:

a. A complete inventory of installed and loose equipment, tools, accessories, and safety equipment;

b. Vessel operating manuals, emergency procedures, operating limitations, and manufacturer documentation;

c. Current maintenance records;

d. Evidence that scheduled maintenance is current; and

e. A condition report for the hull, tubes, propulsion system, electronics, trailer, and associated equipment.

4.4.5 The Contractor and Government shall conduct a joint delivery inspection.

4.4.6 The Government may reject a RHIB that does not meet the characteristics and requirements dictated within this PWS.

4.4.7 The Contractor shall correct discrepancies that preclude safe or intended operation before Government acceptance of the affected RHIB.

4.4.8 Rented RHIB Maintenance and Repair Support

4.4.9 The Contractor shall deliver each rented RHIB with all scheduled maintenance current and documented.

4.4.10 The Contractor shall provide the Government with written instructions identifying:

a. Required operator checks;

b. Routine care actions authorized for Government personnel;

c. Maintenance actions that Government personnel are not authorized to perform;

d. Required reporting procedures for equipment failures, damage, or safety concerns; and

e. Operating limitations for each RHIB.

4.4.11 The Contractor shall provide a primary point of contact during normal business hours and an emergency point of contact available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, throughout the period of performance.

4.4.12 The Contractor shall provide technical support and coordinate corrective maintenance for Contractor-responsible failures.

4.4.12 The Contractor shall promptly notify the TPOC of corrective-maintenance actions that may affect RHIB availability.

4.4.13 The Contractor shall not perform work outside the scope of the resulting contract without written authorization from the KO.

4.5 Recovery and Return

4.5.1 The Contractor shall recover the rented RHIBs after completion of the rental period.

4.5.2 The Contractor shall coordinate recovery dates, location, access requirements, loading, and transportation with the TPOC or designated Government representative.

4.5.3 The Contractor shall not recover the primary RHIBs before 28 February 2027 unless authorized in writing by the KO.

4.5.4 The Contractor and Government shall conduct a joint return inspection that documents RHIB condition, installed equipment, operating hours, and discrepancies.

4.5.5 Unless otherwise stated in the resulting contract, the Contractor shall provide all transportation, loading, securing, and return freight required to recover the rented RHIBs.

5.0 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Government shall:

5.1 Designate a TPOC or unit representative to coordinate delivery, acceptance support, routine technical coordination, replacement requests, and return inspections.

5.2 Provide access to the designated delivery and recovery location, subject to applicable installation-access requirements.

5.3 Operate the rented RHIBs using qualified Government personnel and in accordance with applicable Government guidance, training requirements, safety requirements, approved operating procedures, and RHIB operating limitations.

5.4 Provide operators, maintainers, fuel, consumable supplies, and Government-furnished equipment required for training operations, unless expressly included in the resulting contract.

5.5 Maintain daily or event-based operating-hour records for each rented RHIB.

5.6 Promptly notify the Contractor and TPOC of equipment failures, damage, safety concerns, or discrepancies affecting safe operation or availability.

5.7 Ensure Government personnel do not operate the rented RHIBs outside applicable operating limitations or Government guidance.

6.0 PLACE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

6.1 Place of Performance: The primary place of performance is Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and associated Government-approved training areas and waterways. The Contractor shall deliver the RHIBs to the Government-designated location at or near Camp Lejeune.

6.2 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall begin on the date of contract award and continue through 28 February 2027, including delivery, rental, recovery, return, and closeout requirements, unless otherwise modified in writing by the KO.

6.3 Rental Period: The rental period shall begin upon Government acceptance of the primary RHIBs and continue through 28 February 2027, unless otherwise modified in writing by the KO.

7.0 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

7.1 Government Points of Contact. The Government points of contact are not warranted Contracting Officers and do not have the authority to take any action, either directly or indirectly, that would change the pricing, quantity, place of performance, delivery schedule, or any other terms and conditions of the contract.

Contracting Officer: SSgt Lucas Elliot- lucas.elliot@usmc.mil Contract Specialist: Sgt Elijah Hillsgrove– elijah.hillsgrove@usmc.mil Contract Specialist: Sgt Avery Francis- avery.p.francis.mil@usmc.mil

Government Representative: Received Upon Award

7.2 Base Access. The Contractor Vetting Office is located in building 818 which is adjacent to the Camp Lejeune Main Gate on Holcomb Boulevard. Office hours are Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is closed on weekends and holidays. Contractors and other personnel requiring access credentials will be vetted/screened through building 818 only.

Contractor Vetting Office (Appointments or Questions): (910) 450-5977 Contractor Vetting Office Fax: (910) 450-0289 Taxi Vetting: (910) 449-4208

7.3 Access Requirements. Contractors will either receive a DBIDS credential or temporary pass, depending upon the length of time they require access to the installation. A DBIDS credential is issued to individuals requiring access for 61 days or more. A temporary pass is issued to individuals requiring access for 60 days or less. Contract specifications determine the length of pass. Contractors will report to the Contractor Vetting Office (CVO), building 818, adjacent to the Main Gate on Holcomb Boulevard. To confirm their access requirements, undergo a background check, and receive their credential/pass. Normal CVO hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.

7.4 Contractors must provide:

a) Appropriate identification (ID) documents

b) Government Contract

c) Letter of Authorization mailto:avery.p.francis.mil@usmc.mil

d) Appropriate Sponsor's Information

e) Vehicle Registration and Insurance

7.5 Appropriate Identification Documents. Contractors will provide two valid, original forms of ID for the purpose of identity proofing to receive a DBIDS credential or a Temporary Pass. One form of ID must be from the list below, the second form can be from the list below, or it can be a social security card or birth certificate.

7.6 Acceptable IDs:

a) U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card

b) Permanent Resident Card, Alien Registration Receipt Card, or "Green Card" (Form I-551)

c) Foreign passport with a temporary I-551 stamp or temporary I-551 printed notation on a machine-readable immigrant visa

d) Foreign passport with a current arrival-departure record, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Form I-94 bearing the same name as the passport, and containing an endorsement of the alien's non-immigrant status indicating that status authorizes the alien to work for the employer.

e) Employment authorization document that contains a photograph (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-766).

f) In the case of a non-immigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer, a foreign passport with a Form I-94 or Form I-94A, bearing the same name as the passport, and containing an endorsement of the alien's non-immigrant status, as long as the endorsement has not yet expired and the proposed employment is not in conflict with any restrictions or limitations identified on the form.

g) Driver's license or ID card issued by a state or outlying territory of the U.S., provided it contains a photograph and biographic information such as name, date of birth, sex, height, eye color, and address.

h) ID card issued by Federal, state, or local government agencies, provided it contains a photograph and biographic information such as name, date of birth, sex, height, eye color, and address.

i) School ID card with a photograph.

j) U.S. military or draft record.

k) U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card or TWIC.

l) Native American tribal document.

7.7 Government Contract. Contractors must provide a copy of the prime contract with the government and all subcontracts, as applicable. For example, a subcontractor must provide a copy of their prime’s contract with the government and a copy of their contract with the prime, both referencing the prime's contract number.

7.8 Letter of Authorization. Contractors must provide a Letter of Authorization on company letterhead referencing the applicable contract(s) and identifying the requesting individual as an authorized employee of the awarded company along with the employee's required access days and times (i.e. M-F, 0600-1700, etc.).

7.9 Approved Sponsor's Information. The DBIDS system requires a sponsor to be identified for each credential and temporary pass prior to issuance. The sponsor must be active military or government civilian with a CAC.

Government contractors are not approved sponsors. The sponsor's EDIPI and must be supplied to register in the system. The sponsor should be from the Government entity awarding the contract of supervising the work.

7.10 Vehicle Registration and Insurance. Contractors driving on the installation must provide an original vehicle registration document. Copies of registration are only accepted for company owned fleet vehicles. Proof of insurance is also required. A declaration page is required for insurance originating outside the state of North Carolina. Out of state insurance must meet North Carolina minimums of $30k per person, $60k per accident, and $25k property damage.

7.11 Vehicle Inspections. All commercial vehicles must be inspected each time they enter the installation.

Inspections for Camp Lejeune are conducted at the Piney Green Gate, Monday through Friday, from 5 a.m. until 5 p.m. and at the Sneads Ferry Gate 24/7. MCAS New River inspections are conducted at the Curtis Gate 24/7.

Drivers MUST have an approved access credential prior to being inspected and allowed access. Delivery drivers without an access credential can show a bill of lading in lieu of a government contract but must provide other required documents identified above at the CVO to receive a pass. Delivery drivers with a TWIC only need to present the TWIC and bill of lading at the commercial vehicle inspection lane to be granted access.

7.12 Denial of Access. An individual will be denied access to the installation for any of the below listed reasons:

a) On a National Terrorist Watch List

b) Illegally present in the US

c) The subject to an outstanding warrant or criminal summons

d) Has knowingly submitted an employment questionnaire with false or fraudulent information

e) Has been issued a debarment order and is currently banned from any military installation

f) A prisoner on a work-release program or currently on felony probation/parole

g) A registered sex offender

h) Membership within the previous 10 years in any organization that advocated the overthrow of the US Government or affiliated with any gang activity

i) Is pending any felony charge

j) Has been convicted of any felony within the last 10 years

k) Has multiple (three or more) misdemeanor criminal convictions for offenses to include, but not limited to:

1) Drug offenses

2) Offenses of violence

3) Weapons offenses including those where the weapon was used as either the means of violence or threat of violence

4) Larceny/theft

l) Any reason the Installation Commander deems reasonable for good order and discipline

7.13 Denial / Appeal. All personnel denied access will submit a letter (on their company letterhead) to the Marine Corps Installations East - Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Inspector General's Office with appropriate documentation requesting consideration for access. Ensure all circumstances have been explained when submitting an appeal.

- Submit letter of appeal to:

Commanding General, Attn: Command Inspector General, PSC Box 20005, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0005

8.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

8.1 Only the KO is authorized to modify the resulting contract’s price, quantity, scope, delivery schedule, place of performance, period of performance, or terms and conditions.

8.2 The TPOC or other Government representative may provide technical coordination and perform surveillance in accordance with this PWS but shall not direct changes to the contract.

8.3 Any work performed outside the scope of the resulting contract without written authorization from the KO shall be at the Contractor’s risk and expense.

9.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT STANDARDS

Performance Objective Performance Standard Surveillance Method Acceptable Quality Level

Rental delivery Deliver two compliant primary RHIBs no later than 16 November 2026

Joint delivery inspection;

review of delivery documentation

100%

Backup RHIB readiness Maintain one compliant backup RHIB in ready condition throughout the rental period

TPOC records review;

contractor status confirmation

100%

Rental documentation Provide all required inventory records, manuals, maintenance records, operating limitations, and condition reports at delivery

TPOC document review 100%

Rental availability Provide two mission-capable primary RHIBs throughout the rental period, except for exclusions stated in paragraph 4.1.3

TPOC records review;

inspection; operational check

100%

Backup RHIB response Deliver the backup RHIB within 48 hours after Government notification of a Contractor-responsible failure

TPOC time log;

acceptance inspection

100%

Operating-hour support Support planned aggregate rental-RHIB use of up to 350 operating hours from November 2026 through February

Government operating-hour records

100%

Rented RHIB recovery Recover rented RHIBs after rental completion and complete a joint return inspection

Return inspection record 100%