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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

PREAMBLE

MSC RFP N00033-12-R-2002

SPECIAL TIME

UNDER FAR PART 15

1.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is a solicitation for offers to perform a Charter Party (the “contract” or “Charter”) in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.

2.

The Charter, when awarded, will consist of the completed Standard Form SF-33, this Preamble, the Box format, included in Section B, and Section B, “Supplies or Services and Prices” through Section J, “List of Attachments,” and the attachments themselves.

3.

The signature of the Contracting Officer on the SF-33 signifies acceptance of the Contractor’s proposal and award of the Charter. The SF-33, the Box format and Sections B through J contain in full all of the amendments, references, responses, deletions, additions and interlineations made by both parties to the RFP and the proposal as of the Charter Party date. In the event that there is any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this solicitation and those in an Offeror’s proposal, this solicitation shall control, unless the Offeror clearly indicates that it has offered terms and conditions inconsistent with this solicitation and the Government has accepted the changed terms and conditions. All references to boxes in Section B through M shall be to the Box format unless otherwise stated.

Each part and each portion of each part of this Charter Party shall be deemed severable, and should any part or any portion thereof be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining Parts and portions thereof shall continue in full force and effect. The headings herein are for the sake of convenience and reference only, and shall not affect the interpretation of this Charter Party.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

SPECIALTIME BOXES

B-1 Box Format

Vessel(s):

Owner Name:

Owner DUNS:

Owner CAGE:

Owner TIN (and TIN of parent, if applicable):

Solicitation Number (date):

N00033-12-R-2002 (10 February 2012)

Contract Number (date):

TBD (TBD)

1. Vessel Required:

See RFP Section C

2. Place/Range of Delivery:

US East Coast, US Gulf Coast, or foreign location, as mutually agreed upon

3. Place/Range of Redelivery:

US East Coast or US Gulf Coast location, as mutually agreed upon

4. Charter Period

365-day base period with one 1-year option

5. Laydays:

Commencing: 21 May 2012

Cancelling: 29 June 2012

Laydays may be narrowed after award.

6. Terms/Conditions/Attachments added, deleted or modified:

Vessel:

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, PROPOSAL IS FIRM FOR 60 DAYS FROM THE TIME OF PROPOSAL RECEIPT

9. Amendments Acknowledged (amendment numbers and dates)

12. Remittance address for hire (if other than box 10)

13. — 17. RESERVED

Vessel:

PER DIEM RATES

BASE PERIOD

(ROS LESS THAN 10 DAYS)

SHIPYARD RATE

(GOVERNMENT-DIRECTED SHIPYARD WORK)

18A.

USD per diem

FIRST OPTION PERIOD

(ROS LESS THAN 10 DAYS)

SHIPYARD RATE

(GOVERNMENT-DIRECTED SHIPYARD WORK)

18B.

USD per diem

21. Indicate crewing arrangements during ROS (Less Than 10 Days) and ROS (10 Days and Longer):

22. Other Costs:

22. Other Costs (continued):

Cancellation Fee (see Paragraph H-43): In the event the Government does not exercise an option to extend the term of the contract or terminates the contract for convenience, the Contractor shall be entitled to not-to-exceed cancellation costs subject to the following conditions and according to the following schedule:

Vessel(s):

(1)

(2)

GENERAL

25. Vessel type and, if applicable, MARAD design type:

a. (ft)

b. (m)

a. (ft)

b. (m)

a. (ft)

b. (m)

a. (ft)

b. (m)

a (LT)

b. (M)

a. (ft)

b. (m)

a. (hp)

b. (kW)

a. (hp)

b. (kW)

48. Classification society entered and class assigned:

No

Vessel(s):

GEAR

54. Number/location/SWL capacity of winches, derricks, booms, and cranes

CASUALTIES/DEFICIENCIES

55. Has vessel been involved in any serious grounding or collision within a period of twelve months from the submission date of this proposal? (include full description if "yes")

56. Are any deficiencies lodged by any regulatory body outstanding against the Vessel (include full description if "yes")

Vessel(s):

FUEL CONSUMPTION AT SERVICE SPEEDS

FUEL CONSUMPTION AT VARIABLE SPEEDS

63: Average fuel consumption (net bbls at 60 deg F for all grades and all engines/auxiliaries utilized while underway over moderate-weather passages

63A: Grades Consumed:

63 B. LADEN TO SUMMER MARKS

Knots

(NM)

Net bbls per mile Net bbls per day Operating

Range

01>

02>

03>

PLEASE COMPLETE BOX 63B IN ENTIRETY

04>

05>

06>

07>

08>

09>

10>

11>

12>

13>

14>

15>

Vessel(s):

FUEL GRADE

64. Minimum vessel fuel specifications

Vessel(s):

SECTION B

B-2

CHARTER HIRE

B-2.1 Hire Rates. Charter hire for services under this Charter Party shall be payable at the applicable rates stipulated in Boxes 18–20 and shall be earned at the expiration of each fifteen (15) days of the charter period. Except as otherwise provided herein, said hire rates shall be considered payment in full for all services of the Vessel and Associated Equipment under this Charter including all overtime, penalty time, bonuses, payments, and emoluments payable to Master, Officers, and crew for services under this Charter, irrespective of the geographic scope of said service. Said hire rates also include all transportation costs for the Master, Officers, and crew. Said hire rates are exclusive of the costs of fuel and port charges, which are addressed at Section H-19 (Fuel) and H-30 (Port Charges and Expenses), respectively.

B-2.1.1 Shipyard Rate. The shipyard rate specified in Box 20A shall be payable after commencement of performance and prior to vessel acceptance, during periods in which vessel modifications occur under the direction of Government personnel, including installation of Government-furnished equipment.

B-2.2 Loss of Vessel. Should the Vessel be either lost or missing, or become a constructive total loss, this Charter shall terminate and hire shall cease to be payable at the time of her loss or, if said time is unknown, at the time of the Vessel’s last received communication. If the Vessel should be off hire or missing when a payment of hire would otherwise be due, payment shall be made for all hire due for the charter period until the Vessel was lost or the last communication was received. Thereafter, payment shall be postponed until the off-hire period ceases or the safety of the Vessel is ascertained, as the case may be.

B-2.3 CLIN STRUCTURE. The CLIN structure may be unilaterally changed by the Government at award to accommodate the funding format.

FUNDING INFORMATION ONLY

(To be completed by the Government after contract award)

FOS Rate:

ROS <10 days Rate:

Shipyard Rate:

FOS Rate:

ROS <10 days Rate:

Shipyard Rate:

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

C-1

GENERAL

C-1.0 Scope of Work/Mission. The following paragraphs outline the capability requirements necessary for the maritime support vessel (MSV) to execute assigned tasking in accordance with (IAW) commanders’ guidance.

C-1.1 General. Military Sealift Command (MSC) requests a U.S.-flagged vessel which will function as a MSV supporting various craft, both organic and non-organic. The vessel will have the capacity to berth, support, and feed twenty-nine (29) Government personnel with the ability to surge to forty-four (44) Government personnel for a maximum of ninety (90) days without re-supply, but shall be underway replenishment (UNREP) capable (with USS/USNS logistical ships) to extend operations beyond that if a port visit is not feasible. The vessel will also act as a platform to launch and recover small boats, refuel and reprovision, and assist with limited maintenance for small boats, and perform manned rotary wing aircraft operations which operate worldwide. In addition, the vessel will provide equipment stowage, messing, berthing, administrative/operational space, maintenance space, emergency towing and logistics services in support of operations. The support vessel facilities are to be available during both day and night time operations. The Contractor shall independently operate all deck equipment to include the anchors, boat handling/launching systems, and cranes. The Contractor must ensure crew members can launch and recover small boats without the aid of Government personnel.

C-1.2 Operational Support. Services shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Day and night small boat launch and recovery operations.

b. Refueling small craft onboard and alongside, to include underway replenishments (UNREP) (specifically CONREP for stores and fuel and VERTREP).

c. Day and night rotary wing operations.

d. Logistics support (e.g. messing, berthing, communications and physical training facilities, etc.).

C-1.3 Operational Control (OPCON). IAW with existing MSV Deployment Order (DEPORD).

C-1.4 Area of Operations. Operations are anticipated to be conducted worldwide.

C-1.5 Operating Scenario:

a. Schedule (optempo): 24 hours/day operations required.

b. Percent of time underway at transit speed in operating area: 20%

c. Percent of time underway at transit speed (out of the operating area): 3%

d. Percent of time underway at loiter/anchor: 72%

e. Percent of time inport: 5%

C-1.6 Ship Clearances. The Government will secure diplomatic clearances and operational area clearances when and where required.

C-2.0

VESSEL REQUIREMENTS

C-2.1 Endurance: The support vessel must be capable of supporting at-sea operations for 90 days without resupply and be able to UNREP for fuel and stores (CONREP) and VERTREP for stores and ammunition as required extending operations if port visits are not operationally feasible.

C-2.1.1 Minimum Range: 8,000 NM

C-2.2 Seakeeping/docking and station keeping. The support vessel shall be able to operate up to and including Sea State 5. Vessel must support small boat operations (fueling, launch and recovery) up to and including Sea State 3. The vessel must be capable of anchoring in water depths for a vessel of its class and size. The vessel must be capable of conducting unassisted pierside mooring/undocking. The vessel will be required to loiter for long periods of time as a re-supply station for small boats.

C-2.3 Minimum Transit Speed: Ten (10) knots.

C-2.4 Maximum Draft: 15ft (navigational draft)

C-2.5 Government Work Spaces. The Contractor shall provide the following work spaces:

C-2.5.1 Sponsor Conference Room. The Contractor shall furnish a dedicated and lockable planning conference space for fifteen (15) personnel with desk space to accommodate fifteen (15) GFE laptop computers with four (4) GFE computer screens and two (2) GFE printers. The space shall include tables, chairs, and multiple power outlets/strips to support GFE computer and data display equipment. The space shall also include one (1) 220v source for a GFE shredder.

The Contractor shall prewire the space for Contractor installation of five (5) large TV screens (GFE) and GFE TV screen mounts. The Contractor shall provide an 18-in shelf for display computers with a power strip beneath it.

The Contractor shall provide Electrical optical/Infrared optical (EO/IO) camera feeds to the space. The feeds will be centrally located/terminated to a Contractor-provided switching system in the conference room (for display on GFE large screens).

The Contractor shall ensure adequate cooling with a maximum temperature of 80 degrees F. The Contractor shall ensure all cable runs from spaces to antennae platforms are less than 150 feet. The conference room shall have a single entry. The Contractor shall convert any additional entryways to emergency exits only. External windows to the space with adjacent passageways shall be blacked out.

C-2.5.2 Workout Room. The Contractor shall provide a 500 sq ft workout room. The space shall have an overhead height of greater than or equal to 9 feet for at least 100 sq ft. The space shall have the following characteristics:

- Twelve (12) receptacles placed throughout the space

- Support for one (1) TV monitor (GFE)

- Two (2) LAN drops for SIPR and UNCLAS internet capability The space shall be uninterrupted by walls with flat decking to support continuous use.

C-2.5.3 Communications Room. The Contractor shall furnish a dedicated and lockable communications room (built to ICD 705 standards). The room shall accommodate the following equipment:

- Four (4) server racks (GFE)

- Two (2) desks (CFE) The room shall have the following characteristics:

- Two (2) CAT-VI patch panels (CFE)

- Four (4) 30A circuits (CFE)

- Four (4) 20A circuits (CFE)

The Contractor will ensure adequate cooling with a maximum temperature of 80 degrees F.

C-2.5.4 Medical Space. The Contractor shall provide one dedicated medical space with a minimum of one bed and one exam table, hot and cold water sink, eight electrical outlets, a safe, refrigerator, and storage cabinets. The Contractor shall provide brackets to mount two (2) GFE oxygen bottles near the head of the exam table, install GFE surgical lights, and GFE litter stanchions/brackets. The Contractor shall ensure the hospital doors allow easy litter access.

C-2.6 Shipboard Physical Security.

C-2.6.1 Force Protection Space. The Contractor shall provide surface areas to post a minimum of six (6) weapons mounts (to support 360-degree overlapping fields of fire) in support of the requirement force protection posture. The Contractor shall provide platforms and applicable armor as required to provide personnel protection for the maximum of up to a 7.62mm armor piercing rounds.

C-2.6.2 Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Camera. The Contractor shall install two (2) Government furnished FLIR cameras. The Contractor shall provide the necessary cable runs and pedestal mount to support the installation. The Contractor shall fabricate any mast mount if required from mount down into the conference room as well as run video cable from the conference room to the bridge.

C-2.6.3 Alarm/Intrusion Detection System. The Contractor shall provide visual and audible alarm protection to the Conference Room, Communications Center and Ready Service Lockers (RSLs). Installation shall consist of sensors connected at each door of the operations and communication Centers and attached spaces. The Contractor shall provide a remote alarm monitoring station that shall be located within the communications Center with a back-up system for the RSLs/ordnance magazines located on bridge. The Government will equip each RSL with required sensors if RSLs are installed internally and the Contractor shall install alarms as required.

C-2.6.4 Security Locks. The Contractor shall install GSA-approved security locks on all Government work spaces, staterooms, medical spaces, and storage vans.

C-2.6.5 Alarm and Announcing (1MC) system. The Contractor shall install an alarm and announcing system throughout the ship to include messing and berthing areas.

C-2.6.6 The Contractor shall provide an adequate amount of floodlights to illuminate the waterline 360 degrees out to fifty (50) yards around the vessel for force protection measures. All infrared, green, and flood lights must have dimmers or other similar control to lower light intensity.

C-2.7 Network Access. The Contractor shall provide:

- Three (3) fiber runs via below deck conduit from the control station (GFE container) to the communications room

- Four (4) fiber runs from communications room to the conference room

- One (1) red CAT-VI patch panel in the comms room (minimum 20 patches)

- One (1) green CAT-VI patch panel in the comms room (minimum 40 patches)

- Red CAT-VI cable runs to all sponsor staterooms and the medical space (approximately 20)

- Green CAT-VI cable run to every sponsor stateroom (approximately 17), lounge, ops room, hospital space, and mess

- Black CAT-VI cable run to every sponsor stateroom (approximately 17), lounge, ops room, hospital space, and mess or phone lines.

- Two (2) NIPR and two (2) SIPR LAN drops to the mess room and lounge. (one NIPR/SIPR per room)

C-2.8 Antennas. The Contractor shall provide space and power for mounting GFE antennas as close as possible to unobstructed line of sight for 360 degrees of azimuth and 90 degrees of elevation. Cableways shall allow watertight cable runs from comms space to antenna locations. The Contractor will provide adequate conduit either through the mast or down the mast to protect cabling from the elements. The mast shall be capable of supporting the GFE antennas in any configuration.

Required antenna mounting:

Aircraft (location TBD):

- fiber runs as described in C-2.7.

- Two (2) GFE RF cables with no greater than a 150ft run from the UAS control station to the Flight Deck and the command and control antennae

- One (1) mast and mounting plate with 110v/60HZ power supply sufficient for 360-degree horizontal and 90-degree vertical coverage for a 72"(w) and 36"(h) parabolic antenna (GFE) (rotating parabolic dish antennae, weight - 200 pounds, power: 110v 15 A)

- One (1) Contractor manufactured mast and mounting plate for 34" antenna (GFE), no electrical power required with same field of regard requirements as above.

- One (1) Contractor provided 110v power source run to the UAS control station.

SCOSS (location TBD; 3'x3'x3' antennae, weight 200 pounds, power: 110v 15A ):

- Two (2) GFE antennas with Contractor-manufactured stands

- Two (2) Contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables run to the comms room

- Two (2) Contractor provided 110v power sources run to the two (2) GFE UPS electronics void

PRD (location TBD):

- Contractor-manufactured plate for GFE 14" diameter/10lb antenna

- GFE provided 85ft cable from the top of the mast to the desk designated in the conference room layout (requires conduit down the mast)

SATCOM (location TBD):

- Contractor-manufactured plates for two (2) GFE 192mm diameter/10lb antennas

- Two (2) Contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) to the communications room

TROL (location TBD):

- Contractor-manufactured plate for one (1) GFE 192mm diameter/10lb antenna

- GFE provided 100 ft+cable from the top of the mast to the communications room

SE (Location TBD):

- Contractor-manufactured plate for one (1) GFE 24in long whip antenna

- One (1) Contractor-provided LMR 400 ultra flex cable with N type connector (both ends) to the communications room

IO/DRT (Location TBD):

- Contractor-manufactured plates for four (4) GFE 13in long whip antennas

- Four (4) Contractor-provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) to the same desk in the conference room as the PRD antenna cable

PACWIND (Location TBD):

- Contractor-manufactured plates for two (2) GFE 3ft long whip antennas

- Two (2) Contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) to the communications room

LOS (UHF/VHF) (Location TBD):

- Six (6) Contractor-manufactured 6ft stands for six (6) GFE antennas: two (2) 4-ft tall skirt antennas and four (4) 2-ft tall skirt antennas

- Six (6) Contractor-provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) to the communications room (less than 150ft)

Iridium phone (Location TBD):

- One (1) Contractor-manufactured 6ft stand for one (1) GFE Iridium antenna

- One (1) Contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cable with N type connectors (both ends) to the conference room

IFF (Location TBD):

- Two (2) Contractor-manufactured plates for two (2) IFF antennas (one on the port yardarm and·one on the starboard yardarm).

- Two (2) Contractor-provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) to the conference room

FLIR(s) (Location TBD):

- One (1) Contractor-manufactured plate for (1) FLIR ball

- GFE provided cables from yardarm to conference room (and from conference room to bridge)

GBS (Location TBD): 3'x3'x3' antennae, 200 pounds, 110v 15A)

- One (1) GFE antenna with Contractor-manufactured stands

- One (1) Contractor-provided LMR 400 ultra flex cable run to the communications room

- One (1) Contractor-provided 110v power source

TACAN (Location TBD):

- One (1) GFE antenna with Contractor-manufactured stands

- One (1) Contractor-provided cable run

- One (1) Contractor-provide power source (110V/440V as applicable)

- One (1) GFE power supply (located separately in a enclosed and climate-controlled space with applicable power and cooling).

GPS Repeaters -Various, with minimum of four (4): Conference Room, Senior Sponsor Reps staterooms (2), and Navigator’s stateroom.

C-2.9 Deck Space Requirements. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 3,600 square feet of open deck to accommodate the following GFE:

C-2.9.1 Ordnance Storage Space. The Government will provide six (6) GFE climate-controlled Ready service Lockers (RSLs). The exterior dimensions of each locker are 11' x 9' x 9' (LWH). 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. The Contractor shall provlde110v/60HZ/20A power and potable or fresh water for each RSL. Minimum pressure required is 28.8 gpm. If the storage space is provided internally of the vessel, the Contractor will install appropriate lighting, fire suppression, and alarm systems and must conform to NAVSEA OP 4 and OPNAVINST 5530.13c requirements.

C-2.9.2 Equipment Stowage Space. The Government will provide eight (8) 20' x 8.7' x 8' (LWH) containers, four (4) 15m x 3m craft, and one (1) standard 108" x 88" (LXW) ISU box with a minimum of 5' wide walkways between container doors and around the craft. Access to all containers, box, and craft shall be from the deck level or internal storage area to accommodate eight (8) (20’ x 8.7’ x 8’) (LWH) containers. The Contractor shall provide power for the ISU and five (5) containers in the following circuit sizes and quantities: 110v, 60Hz, 10A and three (3) 110v, 60Hz, 20A, per container. The Contractor shall provide power for the remaining three (3) containers in the following circuit sizes and quantities: 60A service (220/110v, 3-phase, 60Hz).

C-2.9.3 Weapons Storage and Repair Space - The Government will provide a climate controlled armory equivalent to a 20' x 8' x 8' shipping container. The armory shall be installed to allow the doors to swing open freely. The deck space should include appropriate power circuits to supply an A/C unit, dehumidifier, lighting and receptacles. Provide a low pressure (LP) air connection for weapons maintenance and a separate 110v/60hz/20A power circuit and potable or fresh water at a minimum of 28.8 gpm to support the alarms and fire suppression systems. If the Contractor provides an internal space equivalent in size it must be able to conform to NAVSEA OP 4 and OPNAVINST 5530.13C requirements.

C-2.10 Water Supply. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 2,760 gallons of potable water production to support the forty-four (44) personnel plus crew living onboard (minimum 40 gallons per day (GPD) per person) and for daily fresh water wash down of embarked equipment, gear and machinery (1,000 GPD). Water must be able to reach all parts of the mission deck for fresh water wash down.

C-2.11 Low Pressure (LP) Air Lines. The Contractor shall provide two LP air lines from the ship service air system with a retractable reel system with standard air nozzles and 100 ft hoses.

C-2.12 Sponsor Berthing Accommodations. The Contractor shall provide adequate berthing accommodations for 44 sponsor personnel. Adequate showers/heads shall be provided. All accommodations shall be air conditioned and heated.

C-2.13 Small Boat Launch, Recovery and Storage System. The Contractor shall provide redundant launch and recovery capabilities for four (4) 15m x 3m craft with a minimum of 2m draft. The launch and recovery systems shall be capable of lifting/supporting 30,000 pounds (includes boat, personnel and equipment) per small boat. The Contractor shall also provide:

- Two (2) 110v 30 A outlets near the launch and recovery system. Each outlet should be sealed to prevent salt water intrusion.

- A freshwater supply/hose near the launch and recovery system.

- The ability to launch or recover up to four (4) small boats in ten (10) minutes or less per boat.

- Small boat fueling capability at each stowage position.

- Capacity for 8,000 gallons MOGAS

- Storage for one (1) ISU 90 Mechanic Pallet 8’ x 9’ x 8’ (LWH) Small boat stowage locations require access to either the ship's crane or a smaller crane capable of 2,000 lb lift capacity or a 10' (w) x 18' (h) rolling overhead chain hoist 2,000 LB capacity (ability to pull engines inside).

C-2.13.1 Small Boat Fueling. The Contractor shall provide an internal fueling/filtering system for MOGAS (LL-100) with an 8,000-gallon capacity, or install two (2) GFE Bryant Fuel system [U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved] containers. Each container is 20’ x 8’ x 8’ (LWH) with a 4,000 gallon capacity. If the Contractor uses the GFE Bryant Fuel system containers, it shall provide a shelter for each container and hardwire each container into the vessel electrical distribution system.

C-2.13.2 Diesel Fuel Capacity. The Contractor shall provide three (3) No. 2 diesel fueling stations on the main deck adjacent to the boat storage location to support small boat fueling. The Contractor must provide the required hoses and nozzles.

C-2.13.3 Floodlights. The Contractor shall provide twelve (12) infrared floodlights on the main deck to support night-time launching of the boats. All IR, green, and flood lights must have dimmers or other similar control to lower light intensity.

C-2.14 Rotary Wing Support. The Contractor shall provide a clear deck area of 30 feet x 30 feet with clear, unobstructed vertical airspace to be used as a Flight Deck to launch, recover, and support facilities for rotary wing (including unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)) landing with adequate tie downs for restraint in Sea State 5. The Flight Deck must be reachable by a crane capable of repositioning a 500 lb aircraft from its stowed position as well as related equipment and materials. The flight deck shall be capable of supporting a 25,000 pound load. The Contractor shall provide the required lighting and fire prevention equipment.

C-2.14.1 Rotary Wing Fueling. The Contractor shall provide an internal fueling/filtering system for aviation fuel (JP5) (capable of fueling aircraft at flight deck location) with a 2,000-gallon capacity, or install one GFE Bryant Fuel system (USCG approved) container. The container shall be 10’ x 8’ x 8’ (LWH) with a 2,000 gallon capacity. If the Contractor uses the GFE Bryant Fuel system container, it shall provide a shelter for the container and hardwire it into the vessel electrical distribution system.

C-2.15 Firefighting Foam. The Contractor shall provide aqueous firefighting foam (AFFF) in the vicinity of the fueling stations.

C-2.16 Cranes. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) ABS classed crane capable of lifting 30,000 pounds at an adequate distance to load full expanse of open deck area from pier or underway in a minimum of Sea State 3.

C-2.17 Bryant Fuel System Ballistic Protection. If the Contractor uses the GFE Bryant Fuel system containers, the Contractor shall install ballistic protection to the exterior of all GFE Bryant Fuel Systems used. The sides of each fuel container shall be protected with 0.375-inch thickness steel armor, and the top of the container shall be protected with 0.25-inch thickness steel armor. All steel armor shall meet the requirements of the MIL-DTL-46100E for class-I-High-Hardness Steel Armor plate. The Contractor shall ensure the supplier(s) of the steel armor provide documentation to verify conformance to MIL-DTL-46100E. When installed the armor plate shall not interfere with ISO 1161 Corner Fittings and/or interfacing connector locks. The Contractor shall ensure features are built into the ballistic protection to accommodate ready access to all the components/equipment requiring manual inspection, operation, monitoring, and maintenance and/or servicing. At a minimum, access shall be provided for the following system components:

- generator and associated control fittings

- meters and gauges

- dispensing hose reel(s)

- grounding cable(s)

- emergency shut-off filters

- fill ports/manholes

- electrical outlets/receptacles

- forklift holes

Access through the ballistic protection shall not require the need for hand tools or shall not degrade the overall level of ballistic protection. The Contractor shall ensure that offset ballistic plates are installed on inboard side of fuel container sized for natural ventilation of the air space surrounding the fuel tank. The fuel tank shall be vented to the exterior of the ballistic protection and away from the other ventilation openings. The Contractor shall ensure the armor is prepped, primed and coated for corrosion protection. The coating system shall match that used to protect ferrous steel shipboard structure directly exposed to the weather. The finish and color shall match the surround deck structure.

C-3.0

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

C-3.0 Conduct Operations. The Contractor shall operate and navigate the ship safely in support of Government operations.

C-3.1 Material Handling Operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for the receipt, loading, storage and discharge of materials and stores pertaining to shipboard day-to-day operations. The Contractor shall assist in loading, storage, and discharge of materials and stores for Government. The Contractor shall arrange for any shore-side equipment if required for load/discharge operations.

C-3.1.1 Rigging Equipment. The Contractor shall provide sufficient rigging equipment to support sponsor operations.

C-3.1.2 Agents. The Contractor shall arrange for any agency services required for the continued operation of the vessel. These agents serve as agents of the Contractor only and are not agents of the Government. The Contractor shall submit to the Government the name of each agent it proposes to employ. The Government retains the right to disapprove proposed agents and to require removal of an agent whose performance the Contracting Officer finds to be unsatisfactory.

C-3.2 Lifesaving Equipment. The Contractor shall operate all lifesaving support systems in accordance with manufacturer's instructions at the time intervals and frequencies as required. Lifesaving support systems include, but are not limited to life rafts, davits, winches, and boat engines.

C-3.2.1 Safety Drills. The Contractor shall conduct all regulatory drills required. Government personnel will participate in all regulatory drills.

C-3.3 Support Small Boat operations. The Contractor shall support all small boat launch and recovery operations.

C-3.4 Crane Operations. The Contractor shall provide 24-hour crane services in support of Government requirements.

C-3.5 Operation of Systems. The Contractor shall operate all vessel systems to provide main and auxiliary propulsion, navigation, maneuvering, deck operations, and services to the Government to support the mission equipment, hotel services, and emergency operations.

C-3.6 Perform Maintenance. As a result of high OPTEMPO it is imperative the Contractor perform predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance as required to maintain the vessel's equipment and systems in a high state of readiness in addition to maintaining the vessel in class at all times. The Contractor shall arrange for the discharge of all Government small boat bilge waste. The Contractor shall support repairs up to and including small boat engine swap. The Contractor shall provide, operate, and maintain a fork lift (or pallet jack in conjunction with crane access) capable of removing a 1 ton boat engine on a pallet from an ISU-90 container and moving the engine to anywhere within the 3,600 sq. ft. open deck space area. If for any reason emergent maintenance actions should render the vessel unable to get underway or sponsor equipment (launch/recovery, cranes, or helipad) inoperable, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Government (sponsor and Contracting Officer) to include an estimated time until the vessel will be able to get underway or the sponsor equipment is repaired.

C-3.7 Port Services. The Contractor shall have the employ of an agent to arrange for all port services on a reimbursable basis during this charter. Port services shall include tugs, pilots, berthing, potable water, shore power, trash and garbage removal, oily waste removal, sewage removal, hazardous materials removal, line handlers, dedicated telephone service, and liberty launch services.

C-3.8 Personnel.

a. Contractor Personnel: If for any reason the Government is dissatisfied with the qualifications, conduct or performance of any person employed, the Contracting Officer will provide particulars to the Contractor who shall promptly and independently investigate and take immediate corrective action.

b. Operational Responsibilities: The Master of the vessel shall be responsible at all times for the safety of the vessel and all on board. The Master of the vessel shall be responsible for meeting overall schedule requirements. The Master shall work closely with the officer-in-charge (OIC) to ensure the mission is met. The Master of the vessel shall be under the direction of the Operational Commander with regards to the employment of the vessel, but shall not be under orders as regards safe navigation, care and custody of the vessel, and care and safety of equipment, gear, and persons onboard.

c. Functional Relationship: A healthy functional relationship between the Contractor personnel (officers and crew) and the sponsor is extremely critical. It is essential that the Master and sponsor appreciate their individual responsibilities and dependence upon each other for attainment of the overall objective. A cooperative partnership between the two entities must be maintained at all times. The attitude of the partnership developed between the two must extend to and be shared by all concerned. The Master and Government shall jointly prepare for all operations concerning the vessel.

d. On-Board Government Personnel: During operations there will be a minimum of 29 and a maximum of 44 sponsor personnel on board. The OIC will serve as the primary point of contact between the Government, on-board sponsor personnel, and the Contractor. The OIC is responsible for all Government personnel assigned to the vessel; logistics for all Government personnel and equipment; and working with the Contractor (Master) to develop mission plans and plans of the day.

e. Irreconcilable Differences: Irreconcilable differences between shipboard personnel and the Government regarding operations or other matters arising under this charter shall be fully documented and reported, by letter, message, or E-mail as appropriate, to the Contracting Officer for resolution.

C-3.8.1 Vessel Crewing. All Contractor personnel are required to be U.S. citizens. The vessel will be crewed to safely and efficiently operate the vessel, operate deck equipment and small boats, and perform mission operations on a 24-hour basis as described herein. Additionally, crewing for voyages in accordance with USCG Subchapter I (46 CFR 90) certification shall be maintained throughout the charter period. Licensing, STCW endorsements, and documentation are required in accordance with USCG regulations as applicable to the vessel's type, size, class, and service. The Master, officers, and crew shall possess valid and current licenses, certificates, and documents for the capacity in which each is employed. At all times while underway, the Contractor shall have at least one shipboard employee aboard who has USCG-recognized first aid and CPR certification within the past 12 months.

C-3.8.2 Personnel Clearances. The Master and the entire crew shall hold SECRET clearances.

C-3.8.3 Small Arms Training. The Contractor shall be responsible for all small arms training. The Contractor shall ensure that five crew members who will bear arms as part of their physical security duties have successfully completed a small arms familiarization course. The Contractor's course shall be taught to the same content and standards as the U.S. Navy's Small Arms Qualifications (Ashore/Afloat) Instructor Course J-041-0148. Such training shall be completed prior to commencement of shipboard employment.

C-3.9 Contractor Facility Clearance. The Contractor shall possess a SECRET facility clearance at the start of contract performance, which shall be documented in the DD 254.

C-3.10 Vessel Modifications. The Government may at its option modify the vessel to meet new or changing mission requirements. The Government will either task the Contractor to perform or to subcontract for the modifications as a reimbursable item, or undertake the modifications itself. The Contractor may not modify the vessel without approval of the Contracting Officer. Any approved modifications will be fully tested and verified by the appropriate Government authority. The terms of Section H-36 shall apply to such modifications.

Mission related unforeseen structural modifications affecting class or the vessel's certifications may be required. The costs to restore the vessel to its original class or certification shall be included in the Contractor's proposal for any such modifications. These restoration costs will be agreed to in the consent for the modification.

C-3.10.1 Pre-delivery Modifications. The Contractor is required to install the GFE in Section C and Attachment C without Government support. However, the Government intends to provide technical direction in support of the installation of GFE while the Contractor performs vessel modifications necessary to meet contractual requirements. The Contractor shall be entitled to the Shipyard Rate specified in Box 20A when the GFE is being installed. Installation of GFE included in Section C and Attachmnent C shall be included in the performance schedule documented in accordance with Paragraph F-2.

C-3.11 Safety Program. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a safety program to promote occupational safety for the ship's force and all embarked personnel. The safety program shall encompass appropriate procedures and practices as necessary to establish a safe and hazard-free working and living environment. The program shall address areas of typical shipboard evolutions and equipment operations, mission operations, maintenance, and housekeeping. The program shall also incorporate applicable USCG Regulations. At a minimum, the safety program will include asbestos control, heat stress control, hearing and sight conservation, lead control, respiratory protection, electrical safety, gas free engineering, lock-out/tag out procedures, hazardous material control and management, mercury control, polychlorinated biphenyls, and man-made vitreous fibers. With respect to operations, the safety program shall address methods to identify and communicate recommendations to improve the process, highlight safety hazards, and implement procedures to prevent unsafe practices.

C-3.11.1 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs). The Contractor shall provide seventy (70) EEBDs to be located in each sponsor stateroom (44, one per berth) as well as the operations center (15) and communications room (11).

C-3.12 Provide Food Service for Government Personnel. The Contractor shall provide three (3) galley-prepared meals and hotel services for 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 for the first twenty-nine sponsor personnel shall be included in the Contractor's fixed price.

C-3.12.1 Provide Snack Foods. The Contractor shall provide snack foods and bottled water for Government personnel. Snack foods shall include foods like: Cheese and crackers; fresh fruit; peanut butter and jelly; cookies or brownies; popcorn; ice cream; potato chips and healthy snacks as directed by the OIC.

C-3.12.2 Provide Food Service for Additional Government Personnel. The Contractor shall provide galley-prepared food service for additional personnel above the minimum twenty-nine personnel permanently assigned to the vessel. Breakfast should be reimbursed at a not-to-exceed rate of (US) $8.00, lunch at a not-to-exceed rate of (US) $8.00, and dinner at a not-to-exceed rate of (US) $14.00. The Contractor shall submit an invoice at the end of each month with a tabulation showing the number and meals served to the additional Government personnel embarked.

C-3.13 Provide Laundry Services Facilities. The Contractor shall provide a 24-hour laundry facility for up to forty-four (44) Government assigned personnel.

C-3.13.1 The Contractor shall also provide blankets, sheets, pillows, shower mats, curtains, rack curtains, mattresses, toilet paper, soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener, and bleach for Government assigned personnel.

C-3.14 Physical Security. COMSCINST 5530.3A series establishes minimum physical security standards for all ships. The Master is responsible for the safety and security of his ship and crew and must ensure that appropriate members of his crew receive adequate shipboard and, when required, formal training to carry out these requirements. Except as otherwise noted herein, all costs for physical security shall be deemed to be included in the per diem charter hire rate.

C-3.14.1 Shipboard Physical Security. The Contractor must coordinate with Government to establish and maintain minimum theater anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) requirements.

C-3.15 Communications. The vessel must meet all regulatory communication requirements for a vessel of its class and size.

C-3.16 Certifications. The Contractor shall obtain and maintain the required launch and recovery system certifications. The vessel shall be inspected or certified by the USCG under Subchapter I and classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. The Contractor shall submit its most recent certificate of inspection (COI) fifteen (15) days after delivery of the vessel to the Government.

C-3.17 Data Reporting Requirements.

C-3.17.1 Personnel Contingency Plan. The Contractor shall develop a contingency plan adequate to ensure that there will be no interruption of operations and maintenance service due to labor disruption within the service provider's own labor force. The contingency plan must also include a plan to address substitution of personnel when qualified/trained personnel are not available due to leave, sickness, death, etc. The Contractor shall submit the plan to the Contracting Officer thirty (30) calendar days after contract award.

C-3.17.2 Status Updates. The Contractor shall be required to submit the following deliverables to the Contracting Officer on a weekly basis beginning one week after award and until successful delivery:

Status updates of ship design, actual production of ship modifications, and ABS approval processes.

C-3.17.3 Manning Plan. The Contractor shall submit a manning plan illustrating the crew level to meet all mission/Government requirements including crewing requirements mandated by the USCG under 46 CFR 90 (Subchapter I). The Contractor shall submit the plan to the Contracting Officer for approval thirty (30) days after contract award.

Section D - Packaging and Marking

SECTION D

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PACKING - COMMERCIAL FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT

Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Commission regulations, Uniform Freight Classification Rules or regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

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PACKING MATERIAL

The use of shredded paper, whether newspaper, office scrap, computer sheets, or wax paper in packing material for shipment to Navy activities is prohibited.

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MARKINGS OF SHIPMENTS

Classified material shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with the Industrial Security Manual, DoD 5220.22M. Outer containers shall not disclose the name of classified matter contained within the envelope or package, even though the name itself may not be classified. If it is necessary that the outer container include or have attached thereto a list of the contents, unclassified code numbers of generic terms shall be used which will not disclose the specific contents. The Contractor shall mark all shipments under this contract in accordance with the edition of MIL-STD-129, “Marking for Shipments and Storage” in effect on the date of the solicitation.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

SECTION E

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INSPECTION

E-1.1 General E-1.1.1 The Vessel and Associated Equipment shall be subject to the Government's inspection as to suitability for the required service prior to delivery and subject to subsequent inspections at any time during the currency of this Charter to determine continuing suitability for the required service as well as to determine whether the material condition of the Vessel and Associated Equipment will prevent effective operation during basic and optional periods (if any) of this Charter. Such inspections shall include but not be limited to:

(1) Condition and operability of all cargo handling gear including standing and running rigging, cranes, booms, gantries, and status of regulatory body inspections of same;

(2) Condition and operability of navigation, communication, and environmental-protection equipment and existence of appropriate technical manuals and onboard spares;

(3) Condition (tightness and preservation) of hull, deck plating, superstructure, divisional bulkheads and the operability of ground tackle;

(4) General material condition and maintenance of the Vessel;

(5) Condition, operability, and certification of required safety and firefighting equipment;

(6) Operability and safety of engineering spaces and equipment;

(7) Bunker survey;

(8) Condition of all equipment required under this Charter;

E-1.1.2 The Government further reserves the right to have the Vessel surveyed at any time by an independent surveyor.

E-1.1.3 If in the opinion of the Government Inspector deficiencies exist that preclude the adequacy of the Vessel for the assigned service, a notice for correction will be issued. In the event that the stated deficiencies are not corrected in a reasonable period of time and in the opinion of the Contracting Officer (based upon the recommendation of the Government Inspector and/or the independent surveyor) the Vessel is inadequate for the intended service or unable to operate for the remaining period of the Charter as a result of these deficiencies, the Government reserves the right to cancel this Charter at no cost to the Government at any time during its term or to take any other action available under this Charter Party or authorized by law.

E-1.1.4 The Vessel horsepower shall, if required by the Contracting Officer, be verified by an independent surveyor approved by the Government.

E-1.1.5 The Government may attend factory, operational tests and/or other periodic inspections during the contract period of performance.

E-1.2 Predelivery Inspection. A predelivery inspection of the Vessel may be held at Charterer's option upon the request of the Owner; such inspection shall be of an advisory nature only. At any such inspection, any representation of a Government representative present, or lack thereof, shall not be binding on the Charterer. This inspection shall be conducted, if possible, in a shipyard and on a date mutually agreeable to the Owner and the Government. The Owner will be advised of the condition of the Vessel and Associated Equipment as found by the Inspector. This predelivery procedure is to enable the Owner to correct any deficiencies discovered before the delivery inspection. The results of any predelivery inspection under this Article shall further be without prejudice to any later determinations that the Vessel or its Associated Equipment are unsuitable under this Charter contract, whether made at the delivery inspection or at any time during the currency of the charter period including options if exercised.

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ACCEPTANCE

Acceptance is conditional upon approval by all applicable regulatory bodies and upon the Government’s determination that said vessel is operational in all respects.