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STATEMENT OF WORK

AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING INSPECTION PROGRAM

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

This statement of work is provided in order to contract American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to continue to provide an engineering inspection regime onboard Training Support Vessel

Squadron (TSVRON) vessels TSV-1 PREVAIL, TSV-3 HUNTER, TSV-4

NARRAGANSETT, and TSV-5 VINDICATOR currently homeported at JEB Little Creek.

The Training Support Vessels (TSV) are utilized to support Fleet training. The vessels are required to maintain certifications that maintenance is being accomplished and the ships are safe to operate. In 2003 United States Fleet Forces (USFF) and Carrier Strike Group FOUR

(CSG-4) the vessels custodian, decided to utilize the same standard used by all non-combatant and commercial vessels, that being ABS oversight, for all vessels operated by

CSG-4 in support of Fleet training. PREVAIL, HUNTER, NARRGANSETT and

VINDICATOR have been issued ABS Tonnage certificates, stability documents, and

Loadline and Class certifications.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform all required inspections and surveys as mandated by current ABS rules and regulations:

a. Attend the vessel(s) for ABS certification Inspections – approximately eight (8) 2-hour visits per quarter, per vessel. Additional inspections when needed, or as deemed necessary.

2. When required, oversee selected maintenance actions to ensure they are performed to

ABS certification standards:

a. Attend the vessel(s) for continuous maintenance availability (CMAV) - 1 time per week, additional when needed, or as deemed necessary.

3. Ensure that only FULLY QUALIFIED ABS certified Surveyors, are employed in the performance of all work performed under this contract. The highest standard of professional capability is to be maintained throughout the life of this contract.

4. Ensure an accurate database is maintained of all TSV vessel inspections and certifications.

5. Report deficient conditions, systems or any other discrepancies that fall under the ABS rules and regulations when noted in inspections and surveys in a timely manner to each ships Master and Chief Engineer, as well as the CSG-4 Port Engineer assigned to that vessel and the CSG-4 TSV Squadron Program Manager.

6. Provide oversight, inspection and assistance during each ship’s industrial availability period, including major Dry Dock events:

a. Attend the vessel(s) for CMAV - 1 time per week, additional when needed, or as deemed necessary.

b. Attend the vessel(s) for Dry Dock - Daily meeting 2-3 times per week, + 2-3 times per week until finished, + final inspection, additional when needed, or as deemed necessary.

7. Attend the vessel when requested by the vessel’s Chief Engineer for ABS related matters.

a. Attend the vessel(s) for CASREPS - Initial assessment, + 2-3 times per week until resolved + final inspection, additional when needed, or as deemed necessary.

8. Other actions as required to ensure TSVRON vessels maintain full ABS certifications.

CONTRACT LENGTH: The contract agreement will be for a period of twelve (12) months from the designated start date.

DELIVERABLES: The contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

1. Monthly update for each vessel’s certification status

2. Monthly invoice log with ceiling tracking of not to exceed

3. ABS certification of each vessel

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

LIABILIY: The contractor shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or delay due to any cause beyond their reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of government, strikes, lockouts, fire, explosion, theft, floods, riot, civil commotion, war, malicious mischief, or acts of God.

ACCESS TO THE VESSEL: Contractor personnel shall maintain all required documentation to access military bases and piers.

LEVEL OF EFFORT: The contractor shall track and maintain a log all invoice amounts.

The contractor shall not exceed the dollar value of the purchase order without first getting approval of the contracting officer.