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Maneuvering Consultant

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) covers technical support services to the U. S. Navy Freedom Class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Platform (3100 tons, LOA: 389 ft, Beam: 59 ft, Draft: 14 ft, Navigational Draft: 24 ft, Diesel/Gas Turbine Waterjet propulsion) while transiting from Marinette, WI to Montreal, Quebec to include all associated locks and canals. The scope of this PWS includes consulting services to support the safe navigation and maneuvering in close quarters situations for Littoral Combat Ships through all phases of the transit.

The contractor shall possess an Unlimited Tonnage Great Lakes Master license with pilotage for the entire Great Lakes. In addition, they shall have recent experience in transiting associated locks and canals between Marinette, WI and Montreal, Quebec. As a requirement of their USCG License, the Navigational Consultant shall operate under all aspects of the 46 U.S.C. Chapter 93-Great Lakes Pilotage. The contractor would ideally possess experience in waterjet driven ships. When a local pilot is embarked in addition to the maneuvering consultant, the two shall work together in advising the Commanding Officer in maneuvering of the ship and direction provided to tugs. The contractor shall remain a source for recommendations, even when a local pilot is embarked, and the Commanding Officer shall retain full command and responsibility for the safety of the ship at all times.

The Maneuvering Consultant shall focus efforts on the training of the ship’s bridge teams and the safe maneuvering of the ship through waters which are inherently unfamiliar to the crew. The contractor shall provide all necessary consulting to the Commanding Officer with respect to mitigation of risk exposure, voyage planning, safe and effective methods of navigation, collision avoidance, sound seamanship practices, and local regulations.

The transit will proceed from Marinette, WI to Cleveland, OH with a 3-day layover in Cleveland. It will then continue to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. In consideration of the potential for additional hazards to arise to include mechanical or weather delays, the period of performance may be extended regarding the continuation of the transit.