Harbor Pilots PWS NBVC Draft_Redacted Attachment 1.pdf

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details Harbor Pilot Services for Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) in Port Hueneme, California. The contract covers a base period of one year from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending through November 30, 2030. The contractor will provide harbor pilot services for safe movements of all U.S. military vessels, including submarines, ships, lighters, barges, floating cranes, and target ships within the NBVC harbor.

Key requirements include providing all necessary equipment and materials for docking services, ensuring pilots have a current "First Class Pilot Endorsement" from the U.S. Coast Guard, and maintaining specific qualifications. Pilots must have at least three years of piloting experience, with expertise in handling military vessels, submarines, and ships of various classes and tonnages. They must possess comprehensive knowledge of navigational rules, local geography, weather conditions, and vessel handling techniques. The contract mandates 24-hour availability, with the government providing two-hour notice for harbor pilot services, and pilots will be assigned at the discretion of the NBVC Port Operations Installation Program Director.