N32205-23-R-4005 Market_Survey-Sources Sought N73 SMART-REV. 1.doc

MARKET SURVEY/SOURCES SOUGHT

N32205-23-R-4005

From:

Military Sealift Command (MSC) N102C Subject:

Engineering Services for Ship Material Assessment and Readiness Testing (SMART), Safety Management System (SMS) programs and Damage Control – Environmental Protection (DC-EP) programs.

DESCRIPTION: This is a market survey for small business acquisition planning purposes, and no formal solicitation exists at this time. This contract is for engineering services from a single contractor to support Military Sealift Command (MSC) in the areas of ship inspections programs, Safety Management System programs, and Damage Control –Environmental Protection programs. MSC is soliciting input, with particular emphasis on Small Business (SB), 8(a), HUBZone and other socio-economic concerns, to determine the technical, administrative, management, and financial capability of potential offerors to perform this kind of work.

Interested offerors must submit a brief but complete capability statement that demonstrates the capability to perform the Basic Requirements of the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for an evaluation no later than 08 November 2022 at 0900 Eastern Standard Time. This information will be used by the Contracting Officer to assist in developing the procurement strategy, including whether a small business set-aside can be established, if the requirement should be sole sourced to large business, or whether small businesses and large businesses should be able to compete for work.

This is a request for information only and your response is not an offer. This request for information does not commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation of any submission to this market survey.

All responses to this market survey should be forwarded to Timothy Lewis (timothy.lewis60.civ@us.navy.mil), Andrew MacDonald (andrew.p.macdonald2.civ@us.navy.mil), and Shelby Probert (shelby.m.probert.civ@us.navy.mil) via email.

Please see the below market survey questions. Please provide any feedback that you can and please provide any input or feedback regarding the details of the below Draft PWS.

MARKET SURVEY QUESTIONS

1. Are the requirements in the PWS clear and unambiguous?

2. Is there any other feedback that can be provided regarding the draft PWS?

3. Please provide feedback on Tradeoff Evaluation Factors that may be utilized. Please see Attachment I.

4. Are the Tradeoff Evaluation Factors clear and unambiguous? Please see Attachment I.

Interested parties should be able to meet the following Basic Requirements:

1. The following are basic requirements in order to perform the requirements for providing MSC ships with SMART/SMS/EP/DC support for this contract.

1.1. Capable of providing SMART 1.0 Inspection Support

1.2. Capable of providing SMART 2.0 Inspection Support

1.3. Capable of providing Material Readiness Examination (MRE) support

1.4. Capable of providing SMART and Onboard Condition Inspection – Enhanced (OCI-E) Gap Analysis support

1.5. Capable of providing SMART Test Memo Continuous updates

1.6. Capable of providing SMART Scoring Sheets support

1.7. Capable of providing SMS Internal Audit support

1.8. Capable of providing SMS External Audit support

1.9. Capable of providing International Safety Management (ISM) Auditor Training support

1.10. Capable of providing Concurrent Inspections (Load Line, Structural fire protection, Surface coating, Fixed fire extinguishing, Cybersecurity assessment, etc.)

1.11. Capable of providing Damage Control support

1.12. Capable of providing Environmental Protection support

2. Labor categories necessary for this requirement are outlined in the PWS.

3. Contractor must be capable of providing support in both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

4. Contractor must be capable of ensuring technicians/personnel meet security requirements for shipboard and base access.

In addition to the market survey questions above, interested parties shall furnish the following information:

1. Name of Organization & Cage Code

2. Telephone/Fax Number, Address, and Email address for the primary point of contact

3. Brief description of your organization’s capabilities BASED ON THE ABOVE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED. PLEASE ADDRESS EACH BASIC REQUIREMENT LISTED ABOVE.

4. Brief summary of organization’s history relative to similar requirements

5.

Small Business Status.

DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. BACKGROUND

Military Sealift Command (MSC) owns and operates approximately 130 ships including steam turbine, gas turbine, diesel engine and diesel-electric propelled vessels. These vessels fulfill various missions such as underway replenishment, oceanographic research, cable repair, roll-on/roll-off, container carriage, special mission, and dry and refrigerated cargo support. MSC’s Engineering Directorate is responsible for aspects of ship maintenance, repair, alteration; Subject Matter Expert (SME) engineering support; Root Cause Analysis (RCA); Safety, Damage Control, and Environmental program support; and various Shipboard Inspection Programs (SIP) to assess material readiness of the MSC fleet. Throughout the contract performance period, new ships will be introduced into the MSC fleet while other ships will be retired from service.

The following MSC ship classes, but not limited to, are to be supported in this contract:

· T-AO (Fleet Oiler) 187 and 205 Class

· T-ATF (Ocean Tug)

· T-AH (Hospital)

· T-ARS (Rescue and Salvage)

· AS (Submarine Tender)

· T-AKE (Ammunition/Cargo)

· T-AOE (Fast Combat Support)

· LCC (Command and Control)

· T-ESB (Expeditionary Sea Base)

· T-ARC (Cable laying/repair)

· T-EPF (Expeditionary Fast Transport)

· T-AGM (Missile Range Instrumentation)

· T-AGM (Navigation Test Support Ship)

· T-AGS (Oceanographic Survey Ship)

· SBX (Sea Based X-Band Radar

· T-AGSE (Submarine and Special Warfare Support)

· T-AGOS (Ocean Surveillance)

· T-AKR (LMSR)

· T-ESD (Expeditionary Transfer Deck)

· T-AG (Offshore Petroleum Distribution) Wheeler & Tempo

· HST (High Speed Transport)

2. SCOPE

The purpose of this contract is to obtain engineering services from a single contractor to support MSC in the areas of ship inspections programs, Safety Management System programs and Damage Control –Environmental Protection programs.

3. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

4. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

In support of MSC, this contract shall primarily provide:

4.1 Ship Inspection 4.1.1 Shipboard Material Readiness Inspections (SMART, OCI-E, TA, On-Hire Surveys, MRE) Support

4.1.2 Shipboard Material Readiness Inspections (MSP Assessments, OERA Assessments, DECOM Surveys, MARAD Vessel Inspections, FCTs, Dock Trials and Sea Trials) Support

4.1.3 SMART Ashore Planning Team Support

4.1.4 SMART and OCI-E Gap Analysis Support

4.1.5 SMART Deficiency Data Analysis/ Metrics Support

4.1.6 SMART Deficiency Root Cause Analysis Support

4.1.7 SMART Test Memos Continuous Updates/ Revisions Support

4.1.8 SMART Test Memo New Ship Test Memo Development Support

4.1.9 SMART Test Memo New Equipment Test Memo Development Support

4.1.10 SMART Scoring Sheets Support

4.2 Safety Management System 4.2.1 ISM Compliance Support SMS Shipboard IA and EA Support

4.2.2 ISM Compliance Support SMS Shoreside IA and EA Support

4.2.3 SMS Shipboard Training Support

4.2.4 SMS Shoreside Familiarization Training Support

4.2.5 ISM Auditor Annual Training Support

4.2.6 Surface Coating Inspections Support

4.2.7 Load Line Inspections Support

4.2.8 Structural Fire Protection Inspections Support

4.2.9 Fixed Fire Extinguishing Inspections Support

4.2.10 Cybersecurity Assessments (OT/PIT) Support

4.2.11 New Ship Construction SMS Support

4.2.12 SMS Procedures Manual Continuous Update/ Revisions Support

4.2.13 SMS Analysis and Metric Support

4.2.14 SMS Procedures Manual Electronic Database Support

4.2.15 ISM Steering Committee Support

4.2.16 ISM IA Assessment for GOCO/ COCO OCI-Es/ On-Hire Survey Support

4.2.17 GOGO and GOCO SMS Merge (Need Update) Support

4.3 Damage Control-Environmental Protection 4.3.1 DC Procedures Continuous Update/ Revisions Support

4.3.2 DC Procedures Development Support

4.3.3 DC Instruction Review and Revision Support

4.3.4 EP Procedures Continuous Update/ Revisions Support

4.3.5 EP Procedures Development Support

4.3.6 EP Instruction Review and Revision Support

4.3.7 Fire Control Review Support

4.3.8 MSFD Review, Development and Update Support

4.3.9.

DC Assist Visit Support

4.3.10 EPAV Support

4.3.11 DC Standard Work Item Review, Development and Update

4.3.12 DC Shipyard Visits

4.3.13 DC Booklets Review, Development and Update

4.3.14 SAMM DC Maintenance Task Code Review, Development and Updates

4.3.15 EP-DC TTX Support

4.3.16 LI Battery Support

4.3.17 DC-EP AEL Configuration Review, Development and Update

4.4 Inspection References

4.4.1 Ship Inspections shall be accomplished in accordance with COMSC Instruction 4730.4a

4.4.2 Safety Management Systems audits shall be accomplished in accordance with SMS Procedure 12.1-002-ALL.

4.4.3 Damage Control-Environmental Protection Inspections shall accomplished in accordance with COMSC Instruction 3541.5D.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

Contractor shall provide engineering and technical services for accomplishing ship inspections programs, SMS programs and DC-EP programs. The general disciplines in which the Contractor might be tasked to perform are listed below. Specific task descriptions and instructions, sufficient in detail to allow for Contractor performance, shall be provided with each Task Order Performance Work Statement (PWS) issued under this contract. A kick off meeting will be required upon Task order award. Some work may be quick turnaround, emergent work. Some services may require short travel notice; other work may require a quick study or analysis. Contractor shall be prepared to provide these services in all areas of the world where the Government has requirements to perform the engineering services onboard MSC ships, at Government shore-based offices and contracted private shipyards and repair facilities. Non-Personal Services – Non-personal engineering services shall be provided under this contract. Personnel rendering the services are not subject; either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

4.1 Ship Inspections (CDRL 001)

4.1.1 Contractor shall conduct Shipboard Material Readiness Inspections (SMART, OCI-E, TA, On-Hire Surveys, MRE) Support:

The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Witness, evaluate and report on the operational testing of the machinery, electrical, damage control, deck systems, safety devices (alarms and trips) and machinery automation. Provide technical management, administrative, and technical services in connection with test and inspections onboard MSC ships. Provide thermographic analysis and reporting services. Contractor shall obtain test documentation, provide test equipment/data collectors, and research/retrieve applicable technical documentation; and, act as an inspector or observer of shipboard tests and inspections.

5.1.2 Contractor shall conduct Shipboard Material Readiness Inspections (MSP Assessments, OERA assessments, DECOM surveys, MARAD Vessel Inspections, FCTs, Dock Trials and Sea Trials) Support:

Witness, evaluate and report on the operational testing of the machinery, electrical, damage control, deck systems, safety devices (alarms and trips) and machinery automation. Provide technical management, administrative, and technical services in connection with test and inspections onboard MSC ships. Provide thermographic analysis and reporting services. Contractor shall obtain test documentation, provide test equipment/data collectors, and research/retrieve applicable technical documentation; and, act as an inspector or observer of shipboard tests and inspections

5.1.3 Contractor shall conduct SMART Ashore Planning Team Support:

Leverage the results of numerous periodic external material and programmatic inspections/ assessments/ surveys throughout all material condition and mission areas to allow the SMART team to take full advantage of conducting more targeted/ focused SMART assessments. Make recommendations to provide a more relevant assessment that will satisfy the intent of the SMART and ultimately assist MSC in the allocation of limited funding and manning resources to effect repairs.

5.1.4 Contractor shall conduct SMART And OCI-E Gap Analysis Support:

Conduct SMART Deficiencies – Ship Automated Maintenance Management (SAMM) VRR/ SFWL Log, Vessel Self-Assessment “Gap” Analysis. Develop and implement a process to measure a Commanding Officer’s ability to self-assess a ship’s material condition” providing COMSC, MSC Program Staff, and the MSC Engineering Director more thorough insight into the ship’s force effort to document material condition discrepancies in MSC’s Program of Record - SAMM.

5.1.5 Contractor shall conduct SMART Deficiency Data Analysis/ Metrics Support:

Prepare and generate SMART Progress Reports and metrics charts and identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the SMART Coordinator/ Ship Inspection Program Manager. At a minimum, they shall contain the results of each inspection conducted, metrics for each class of ship, and fleet-wide SMART metrics.

5.1.6 Contractor shall conduct SMART Deficiency Root Cause Analysis Support:

Identify the underlying cause for an observed effect. Conduct problem solving to identify the root causes of faults or problems. Identification of the problem, distinguish between root cause and other casual factors and use tools such as causal graphs to extract from the sequences of events a subsequence of key events that explain the problem.

5.1.7 Contractor shall conduct SMART Test Memos Continuous Updates/ Revisions Support:

Maintain and validate test plans for all equipment as directed. Including, but not limited to Material Readiness Evaluation (MRE) Test Plans and Shipboard Material Assessment and Readiness Training (SMART) Test Plans. Receive feedback and comments from stakeholders. Validate and update test plans using applicable technical manuals and drawings. Validate during subsequent execution of a test or inspection for each ship.

5.1.8 Contractor shall conduct SMART Test Memos New Ship Test Memo Development Support:

Develop, execute, and maintain and validate test plans for all equipment as directed. Including, but not limited to Material Readiness Evaluation (MRE) Test Plans and Shipboard Material Assessment and Readiness Training (SMART) Test Plans. Use applicable technical manuals and drawings to aid in development. Validate and update the test plans during initial execution of a test or inspection for each ship.

5.1.9 Contractor shall conduct SMART Scoring Sheets Support:

Maintain and update existing SMART scoring sheets for each MSC ship class that align with the SMART Program. The scoring sheets will assist in providing a more accurate and consistent assessment to lessen the subjectivity when reporting the scores of the vessel’s mission areas. The scale/ weighting associated with each subsystem within a Mission Area is a direct correlation of the ship's ability to meet its primary mission.

5.2 Safety Management Systems (CDRL 001)

Contractor shall conduct SMS Support:

The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

5.2.1. SMS shipboard IA support (onboard and remote) – Contractor shall conduct shipboard (onboard and remote) IAs of the SMS aboard MSC ships using the ISM Code and SMS Procedures for audit scheduling, preparation, plans, and post-audit reporting. Audits will be conducted on ships located worldwide.

5.2.2. SMS shipboard EA support (onboard and remote) – The Contractor shall support ABS EAs of the SMS on MSC ships (onboard and remote) using the ISM Code and MSC’s SMS as guidance.

5.2.3. SMS shoreside IA support (face-to-face and remote) – Contractor shall conduct face-to-face and on-site ISM DoC IAs per ISM Code.

5.2.4. SMS shoreside EA support (face-to-face and remote) – Contractor shall to support ABS DoC EAs.

5.2.5. SMS shipboard training support – Contractor shall conduct onboard SMS Training / NCR CAP Validation visits.

5.2.6. SMS shoreside familiarization training support – Contractor shall conduct SMS shoreside familiarization training.

5.2.7. ISM auditor annual training support (face-to-face or remote) – Contractor shall provide face-to-face ISM Auditor training session, remote ISM Auditor training sessions, and ISM Lead Auditor Certification training course.

5.2.8. Surface coating inspections support – Contractor shall to use a recognized inspection criteria (ABS HIMP, AMPP / NACE Inspection Criteria, etc.) as a basis, the contractor shall inspect the level of corrosion and material condition of coatings and structure on vessel:

5.2.9. Load line inspections support – Contractor shall inspect all accessible load line areas as defined in the CL.

5.2.10. Structural fire protection inspections support – Contractor shall inspect all accessible SFP boundaries as defined in the vessel’s FCP.

5.2.11. Fixed fire extinguishing inspections support – Contractor shall inspect all accessible FFE systems as defined in the vessel’s FCP.

5.2.12. Operational Technology Cybersecurity (OTCS) training and assessments support – Contractor shall provide training covering the topics listed:

Master and personnel designated by the Master:

5.2.12.1 The Master’s ability to access all MSC Cybersecurity related documents (Policy, Manual, Memo to Masters, Chief Engineers, and Shore Staff).

5.2.12.2 Identification of OTCS systems on board including all bridge systems, Propulsion Systems, Machinery Management Systems, Power Control Systems, Access Control Systems, and Cargo Management Systems.

5.2.12.3 Identification of the OTCS systems on board that allow monitoring and control away from the system itself.

5.2.12.4 Identification of the OTCS systems’ hardware and software.

5.2.12.5 Current data flow and security of configuration protocols (electrical and physical).

5.2.12.6 Discussion of any OTCS controls in place on the ship.

5.2.12.7 Training Brief – At the completion of the shipboard visit, Contractor shall brief the shipboard management regarding the training / assessments conducted.

5.2.12.8 Post-Ship Visit Final Report – A final report shall be provided to the Master and TPOC and shall include the following:

5.2.12.8.1 Names of personnel who were trained and who participated in the OTCS Assessment.

5.2.12.8.2 Listing of systems assessed.

5.2.13 New ship construction SMS support – Contractor shall provide support to develop a comprehensive SMS for the new MSC class vessels during the final construction and launch phases. The development must ensure that all of the elements of the ISM Code are addressed within the SMS and recognize MSC’s national defense mission, its hybridized operating requirements, and the fact that MSC complies with commercial safety and environmental protection standards on a voluntary basis.

5.2.14 SMS procedures manual technical review support – Contractor shall provide support by conducting technical reviews of each SMS Procedure that makes up the SMS Procedures Manual.

5.2.15 SMS analysis and metric support – Contractor shall provide support by developing a quantitative methodology to evaluate the overall health of the MSC SMS across all GOGO ships and on its shoreside operation.

5.2.16 SMS procedures manual document control electronic database support – Contractor shall provide support by reviewing the current document control database and providing updates and improvements.

5.2.17 ISM IA assessment for GOCO/ COCO OCI-Es/ On-Hire Survey support – Contractor shall conduct On-Hire-Survey SMS Evaluations:

5.2.18 GOGO and GOCO SMS merge support – Contractor shall conduct provide SMS technical support services by completing a comprehensive review of MSC’s operating companies (OPCOs) SMSs and develop a plan that supports merging the OPCO SMSs with MSC’s GOGO SMS.

5.2.19 Contractor shall conduct an assessment of the health of MSC SMS program

5.3 DC-EP Programs (CDRL 001)

5.3.1 Contractor shall conduct DC Procedures Continuous Update/ Revisions Support. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

5.3.1.1 Review SMS and QMS Systems.

5.3.1.2 Update existing SMS Damage Control Policy to the latest applicable commercial and USN regulations.

5.3.1.3 Update existing QMS Damage Control Policy to the latest applicable commercial and USN regulations.

5.3.1.4 Review and revise other procedures and policy as deemed necessary by MSC DC.

5.3.2 Contractor shall conduct DC Procedures Development Support. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

5.3.2.1 Review SMS and QMS Systems

5.3.2.2 Update existing SMS Damage Control Policy to the latest applicable commercial and USN regulations

5.3.2.3 Create new SMS Damage Control Policy to the latest applicable commercial and USN regulations

5.3.2.4 Update existing QMS Damage Control Policy to the latest applicable commercial and USN regulations

5.3.2.5 Create new QMS Damage Control Policy to the latest applicable commercial and USN regulations

5.3.2.6 Develop other procedures and policy as deemed necessary by MSC DC

5.3.3 Contractor shall conduct DC Instruction Review and Revision Support. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Review and revise COMSCINST Instructions and other policy as deemed necessary by MSC DC

5.3.4 Contractor shall conduct EP Procedures Continuous Update/ Revisions Support. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following area:

5.3.4.1 Review SMS and QMS Systems

5.3.4.2 Update existing SMS Environmental Policy to the latest applicable commercial and USN regulations.

5.3.4.3 Update existing QMS Environmental Policy to the latest applicable commercial and USN regulations

5.3.4.4 Review and revise other procedures and policy as deemed necessary by MSC EP

5.3.5 Contractor shall conduct EP Procedures Development Support. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

5.3.5.1 Review SMS and QMS Systems

5.3.5.2 Update existing SMS Environmental Policy to the latest applicable commercial and USN Regulations

5.3.5.3 Create new SMS Environmental Policy to the latest applicable commercial and USN Regulations

5.3.5.4 Update existing QMS Environmental Policy to the latest applicable commercial and USN Regulations

5.3.5.5 Create new QMS Environmental Policy to the latest applicable commercial and USN Regulations

5.3.5.6 Develop other procedures and policy as deemed necessary by MSC EP

5.3.6 Contractor shall conduct EP Instruction Review and Revision Support. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Review and revise various COMSCINST Environmental Instructions and other policy as deemed necessary by MSC EP

5.3.7 Contractor shall conduct Fire Control Plan Review Support. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Review and provide inputs to various Fire Control Plan updates in conjunction with Virtual Tech Library reviews as necessary by MSC DC

5.3.8 Contractor shall conduct MSFD Review, Development and Update Support. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Review and provide inputs to various Fire Control Plan updates in conjunction with Virtual Tech Library reviews as necessary by MSC DC

5.3.9 Contractor shall conduct DC Assist Visit Support. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Periodically visits MSC ships for Damage Control locker inventories, procedures and policy updates and provides assistance to the vessels as a liaison for Damage Control matters.

5.3.10 Contractor shall conduct EPAV support. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Periodically visits MSC ships for Environmental Compliance reviews, procedures, checklists and policy updates and provides assistance to the vessels as a liaison for Environmental matters.

5.3.11 Contractor shall conduct DC Standard Work Item Review, Development and Update. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Review and provide inputs to various SAMM maintenance tasks and shipyard work items (to include but not limited to CSI and CCSIs) in conjunction with SMS / QMS Policy developments, reviews and revisions as necessary by MSC DC.

5.3.12 Contractor shall conduct DC Shipyard Visits. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Periodically visits shipyards where MSC ships conduct availabilities for compliance with Standard Work Items relating to firefighting and shipyard and shipboard fire prevention.

5.3.13 Contractor shall conduct DC Booklets Review, Development and Update. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Review and provide inputs to Damage Control Books requiring updates in conjunction with Virtual Tech Library reviews as necessary by MSC DC.

5.3.14 Contractor shall conduct SAMM DC Maintenance Task Code Review, Development and Updates. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Review and provide inputs to various SAMM maintenance tasks and shipyard work items (to include but not limited to CSI and CCSIs) in conjunction with SMS / QMS Policy developments, reviews and revisions as necessary by MSC DC.

5.3.15 Contractor shall conduct EP-DC TTX Support. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Support with coordinating and setting up an annual specific EP and DC Table Top Exercise in various specific AORs. TTX will utilize SUPSALV and their oil spill and salvage contractors to conduct an annual yearly specific TTX.

5.3.16 Contractor shall conduct LI Battery Support. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Review and provide MSC lithium battery concurrence letters in conjunction with NAVSEA lithium battery safety review process. Further, a lithium battery database shall be developed to include lithium battery concurrence letters noting specifics designated by MSC DC

5.3.17 Contractor shall conduct DC-EP AEL Configuration Review, Development and Update. The expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Review and provide MSC N73 with configuration and standardization updates to the approximately existing MSC Damage Control AELs.

6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Contractor shall provide these services in all areas of the world but the majority of the effort will be concentrated in Norfolk, VA. Work may be required at the Contractor’s facility and at multiple government/non-government sites in the continental United States and its Territories; and/or outside the United States in overseas locations. Travel will be required and shall be IAW MSC QMS Procedure N2.35.6100.1-Q (series) Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Command Response Plan and Medical Guidance if applicable. Specific places of performance will be identified in individual task orders. Task orders may be modified to incorporate expenses related to COVID-19. Contractor shall have an office/facility in the Norfolk area (within 20 miles of Naval Station Norfolk). The facility shall have a conference room space to accommodate at least 30 individuals for large meetings associated with tasks under this contract. The total period of performance includes a five (5) year ordering period upon award and a six-month option period in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. The anticipated total period of performance is 02 January 2023 – 01 January 2028.

7. CONTRACT TYPE

This will be a single award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contract with firm-fixed price task orders. Under this type of Contract, no work may be performed until directed by a Task Order (TO).

8. DELIVERABLES

Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and arrange a mutually agreeable time and place to meet for the purpose of discussing the requirements and details of the work for up to 15 attendees. Task Order Deliverables/Delivery Schedule –Deliverables shall be identified by each individual Task Order. In any case, all deliverables shall be of sufficient completeness to stand alone and provide a complete record of the task accomplished. (CDRL 005)

8.1. Contract Data Requirements

8.1.1 CDRL 001 – Accuracy of Deliverables, Section 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 8

8.2. Format of Deliverables – Copies of all reports and other text documents shall be submitted to the COR in electronic form (Microsoft Office Products and Adobe products). Hard copy deliverable requirements will be specified within each Task Order.

8.3. Software and Software Development Tools – Contractor shall maintain compatibility with the following MSC software: Microsoft Office 2010/2012 suites, Windows 7, Windows 10, FEMAP V11.2, NX Nastran, AutoCAD 2012 or earlier, HECSALV, Autodesk Inventor, Flowmaster, SKM, Citrix, SYBASE, JAVA, SharePoint and Microsoft .(dot)NET. Contractor will be supplied with licenses for any Government supplied commercial software.

9. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Performance standards define desired services. The Government performs surveillance to determine if the contractor exceeds, meets or does not meet these standards.

The Performance Requirements Summary Matrix, “QASP Matrix” includes performance standards. The Government shall use these standards to determine contractor performance and shall compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

Corrective action to be implemented at no cost to the Government.

10. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI)

10.1. MSC N7 TPOC will provide access to Virtual Technical Library to provide SMART, SMS and DC-EP documentation after award.

10.2. MSC N7 TPOC will provide access to MSC IS Portal/ SMS application to provide SMART, SMS and DC-EP documentation after award.

10.3. MSC N7 TPOC will provide access to SAMM to provide SMART, SMS and DC-EP documentation after award.

10.4. MSC N7 TPOC will provide access to MSC CMLS application to provide SMART, SMS and DC-EP documentation after award.

10.5. Any additional specific GFE/GFI will be identified under individual task orders.

11. TRAVEL

11.1. Travel cost under this contract will be determined fair and reasonable at the task order level. Mileage rates, per diem, lodging, etc. shall be in accordance with General Service Administration (GSA) rates. The contractor shall use the allowable rates established on the GSA website. Airfare shall not exceed the lowest customary, standard, coach, or equivalent airfare quoted during normal business hours.

12. ORDERING PROCEDURES

12.1. After Contract award, individual task orders will be issued in accordance with FAR 16.505 as necessary to support Contract requirements. The Contractor will be sent a Request for Quote (RFQ) for services to be performed. Each RFQ will include a PWS and instructions for submitting quotes.

12.2. RFQ Response – Contractor shall respond to each RFQ within the time established by the Government for response (response time may vary per order). The Government reserves the right to exclude quotes received after the closing date and time. In response to the RFQ, Contractor shall provide a firm fixed-price quote to complete the requirements and provide any additional information as required by the RFQ instructions or respond with a statement regarding their decision not to quote.

12.3. RFQ Questions – Prior to the deadline for receipt of questions, Contractor is encouraged to ask question in effort to clarify the requirement as needed. The Government will respond to questions received prior to the closing date and time or extend the RFQ response time.

12.4. Electronic mail is an acceptable form of transmission for all Orders, Modifications, and correspondence issued under this contract. Orders may be issued orally by the Contracting Officer; however, orally issued orders will be followed up with a written order within three to five business days.

12.5. Award– The Contractor will be directed to commence work via a TO sent from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide notice of acceptance of the TO by signing the SF 1449 and returning it to the Contracting Officer. No verbal or written notice, communication, or representation from any person other than the Contracting Officer shall affect the Government’s obligation to the Contractor.

12.6. Invoicing– Invoices shall be submitted to the COR via WAWF. An invoice schedule shall be specified at the task order level.

13. PERSONNEL

13.1. Personnel Labor Categories – Personnel qualifications for each relevant labor category are set forth below. Note that for qualifications requiring an unexpired USCG license, the aforementioned license shall have minimum acceptable endorsements as noted below. Offerors must provide copies of USCG license and endorsements to verify compliance with these requirements. Personnel must be able to pass the EPIC screening.

Senior Program Manager (PM)

· BACHELOR’S Degree in engineering. Fifteen (15) years of engineering management experience or twelve (12) years related post-graduate technical experience.

· Experience in commercial ship operations, shipboard maintenance requirements and commercial ship repair requirements.

· Knowledge of, and experience in, the application of rules and regulations of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for commercial ships.

· Prior experience as a PM or Assistant PM for at least two contracts of a similar nature and size.

Assistant Program Manager

· BACHELOR’S Degree Engineering. Ten (10) years of engineering management experience or ten (10) years related post-graduate technical experience.

· Experience in commercial ship operations, shipboard maintenance requirements and commercial ship repair requirements.

· Knowledge of and experience in the application of rules and regulations of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for commercial ships.

· Experience as Program Manager or Assistant Program Manager for at least one contract of a similar nature and size.

Senior Marine Engineer

· BACHELOR’S Degree in mechanical/marine engineering or other similar engineering program.

· Fifteen (15) years in the marine industry

· Five (5) years experiencing sailing on Chief Engineer license.

· Three (3) years of Port Engineer experience overseeing ship new construction, or maintenance and repair.

· Provide evidence showing the individual held a USCG Merchant Marine Credential, with the following rating and endorsements: Chief Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower.

Lead Electrical Engineer

· BACHELOR’S Degree electrical engineering or other similar engineering program.

· Eight (8) years post-graduate experience in marine power plants, propulsion control systems, electrical and lighting distribution system, navigation and electronics system design, installation and operation.

· Familiar with the development of work items, drawings, analysis, cost estimates, and technical reports for ship repair or related projects.

· Proposed Lead Electrical Engineers: Provide evidence showing the individual held a USCG Merchant Marine Credential, with the following rating and endorsements: minimum of a Second Assistant Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower, or current registration in any state in the United States as a Professional Engineer.

Lead Marine Engineer

· BACHELOR’S Degree in Marine Engineering or other similar engineering program.

· Eight (8) years post-graduate experience in complex marine propulsion and auxiliary systems to include propulsion system shafting, reduction gears, bearings, hydraulic systems, piping/pumping systems, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Propulsion Engines (Diesel, Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine).

· Familiar with the development of work items, drawings, analysis, cost estimates, and technical reports for ship repair or related projects.

· Proposed Lead Marine Engineers: Provide evidence showing the individual held a USCG Merchant Marine Credential, with the following rating and endorsements: minimum of a First Assistant Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower, or current registration in any state in the United States as a Professional Engineer.

Senior Safety Management System Specialist

· Provide evidence showing the individual held a USCG Merchant Marine Credential, with the following rating and endorsements: a minimum of Chief Mate, unlimited tonnage, or First Assistant Engineer of steam/motor/gas turbine, unlimited horsepower.

· A minimum of 5 years’ actual sea service sailing under that license on board a USCG certificated ship.

· Possess an ISM Auditor Certification or a valid OCIMF Ship Inspector Accreditation or a current Certified Safety Professional accreditation issued from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

· A minimum of four years of experience conducting audits IAW ISM Code.

· Shall also demonstrate experience with SOLAS, Life Saving Appliance Code, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, CFR 33, CFR 46, MARPOL, and Fire Safety System Code.

Safety Management System Specialist

· A USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), with the following rating and endorsements: a minimum of Third Assistant Engineer (steam, motor or gas turbine) of unlimited horsepower, or Third Mate, unlimited tonnage (the MMC may be in a "Continuity" status but only if less than five years).

· A minimum of four years of sea service sailing under that license on board USCG certificated ships of unlimited tonnage or horsepower.

· Evidence of participation in ISM Code Audits on USCG certificated ships of unlimited tonnage or horsepower.

· Experience with SOLAS, Life Saving Appliance Code, Fire Safety System Code, MARPOL, 33 Code of Federal Regulations, 46 Code of Federal Regulations, and ABS Rules.

Marine Engineer

· BACHELOR’S Degree in in Marine/Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and/or Naval Architecture corresponding to the specific role fulfilled.

· Four (4) years of post-graduate technical design experience.

· Familiar with commercial ship operations, reliability engineering, maintenance concepts, programs and procedures.

· Familiar with the development of work items, drawings, analysis, cost estimate and technical reports for ship repair or other related projects.

· One half of the proposed Engineers must provide evidence that the individual held a USCG Merchant Marine Credential, with the following rating and endorsements: minimum of a Second Assistant Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower. Engineers with current registration in any state in the United States as a Professional Engineer may be substituted for up to half of the required engineers with licensure.

Senior Marine Surveyor

· Fifteen (15) years in the marine industry

· Five (5) years experiencing sailing on Chief Engineer license.

· Three (3) years of Port Engineer experience overseeing ship new construction, or maintenance and repair.

· Provide evidence showing the individual held a USCG Merchant Marine Credential, with the following rating and endorsements: Chief Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower.

Marine Surveyor

· Eight (8) years in the marine industry

· Experience in commercial or US Navy ship operations with an emphasis on material readiness and maintenance studies, reliability engineering and technical data review.

· Experiencing sailing on an USCG issued Merchant Mariner Engineer’s license or a US Navy Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) qualification.

· Provide evidence showing the individual held a minimum of a Third Assistant Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower or an Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) qualification on steam, diesel or gas turbine propelled US Navy vessels.

Junior Engineer

· BACHELOR’S degree in engineering or similar technical degree.

· One (1) year technical experience with commercial ship operations and maintenance with an emphasis on maintenance and maintenance studies and technical data review.

Level II Thermographic Surveyor

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Four (4) years’ experience in operation, calibration, analyzing and providing recommendations of thermographic readings of electrical distribution switchboards, control panels, and distribution panels and other electrical systems and equipment.

· Certified Level II by the Infraspection Institute as an Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer.

Level III Thermographic Surveyor

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Eight (8) years’ experience in operation, calibration, analyzing and providing recommendations of thermographic readings of electrical distribution switchboards, control panels, and distribution panels and other electrical systems and equipment.

· Certified Level III by the Infraspection Institute as an Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer.

Master Electrician

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Eight (8) years’ experience in marine power plants, propulsion control systems, electrical and lighting distribution system, navigation and electronics system design, installation and operation.

· Familiar with the development of work items, drawings, analysis, cost estimates, and technical reports for ship repair or related projects.

· Proposed Lead Electrical Engineers: Provide evidence showing the individual held a USCG Merchant Marine Credential, with the following rating and endorsements: 1) minimum of a First Assistant Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower or, 2) current registration in any state in the United States as a Master Electrician or, 3) qualified as a US Navy Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) AND held at a minimum a rating as Chief Electrician’s Mate in the US Navy.

Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Level III Surveyor

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Six (6) years’ experience in surveying marine vessels for the level of corrosion and material condition of coatings and structure of the underwater hull, machinery areas, superstructure, and weatherdecks, etc.

· Proposed AMPP Level III Surveyors: Provide evidence showing the individual holds a current Coating Inspector Program (CIP) – Level 3 certificate issued by the AMPP

Senior Damage Control Engineer

· BACHELOR’S Degree in mechanical/marine engineering or other similar engineering program CAN INCLUDE ASSOCIATES DEGREES.

· Fifteen (15) years in the marine industry

· Five (5) years experiencing sailing on Chief Engineer license.

· Experience overseeing ship new construction or maintenance and repair.

· Provide evidence showing the individual held a USCG Merchant Marine Credential, with the following rating and endorsements Chief Engineer of Steam/Motor/Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower.

· Familiar with Commercial ship operations

· Experience with Marine Firefighting and training shipboard crews on firefighting

· Knowledge of applicable SOLAS, ABS and USCG rules and regulations pertaining to shipboard fire detection, suppression equipment and systems

· Damage Control Experience on MSC vessels

· Development of procedures and instructions for shipboard operations

Damage Control Engineer

· Five (5) years or more in the marine industry

· Experiencing sailing on commercial and USN vessels.

· Experience overseeing ship new construction, or maintenance and repair.

· Provide evidence showing the individual held a USCG Merchant Marine Credential

· Familiar with Commercial ship operations

· Experience with Marine Firefighting and training shipboard crews on firefighting

· Knowledge of applicable SOLAS, ABS and USCG rules and regulations pertaining to shipboard fire detection and suppression equipment and systems

· Development of procedures and instructions for shipboard operations Environmental Engineer

· Five (5) years or more in the marine industry

· Experiencing sailing on commercial and USN vessels.

· Port Engineer experience overseeing ship new construction or maintenance and repair.

· Provide evidence showing the individual held a USCG Merchant Marine Credential

· Familiar with Commercial ship operations

· Experience with Marine Environmental Regulations (i.e. MARPOL, OPNAV environmental policies)

· Knowledge of applicable SOLAS, ABS and USCG rules and regulations pertaining to shipboard environmental systems

· Development of procedures and instructions for shipboard operations

· Experience working safely with refrigerants.

Damage Control Surveyor

· Eight (8) years or more in the marine industry

· Five (5) years experiencing sailing or working on USN or MSC vessels.

· Familiar with Commercial ship operations

· Experience with Marine Firefighting and training shipboard crews on firefighting

· Knowledge of applicable SOLAS, ABS and USCG rules and regulations pertaining to shipboard fire detection, suppression equipment and systems

· Knowledge of portable damage control equipment and familiarization with MSC Damage Control Locker AEL configurations

· Damage Control Experience on MSC vessels

· Development of procedures and instructions for shipboard operations and firefighting procedures and tactics

· Knowledge of MSC SMART Test memos relating to Damage Control

· Experience with MSC Redline documentation

Fire Protection Specialist

· Holds current National Fire Protection Association “Fire Protection Specialist” Certification, or

· Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent

· Four (04) years’ experience working as a Fire Protection Specialist or Engineer (NFPA certified or degreed)

· Familiar with deep draft shipboard nomenclature, layout, and design particularly in areas where fixed fire extinguishing systems are required

· Familiar with the SOLAS Chapter II-2 fire protection, detection, and extinction rules as well as the IMO’s International Code for Fire Safety Systems

13.2 Program Management Personnel – The Contractor shall designate an individual as the Program Manager with complete authority to decide all technical matters connected with this contract. The Contractors shall designate at least one Assistant Program Manager solely dedicated as an alternate manager with the authority to act as and on behalf of the Program Manager in the event of the absence or in capacity of the designated Program Manager. The Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer, in writing, which specific persons have the decision-making authority described herein.

13.3 Key Personnel – General Provision: The positions identified below are key personnel positions under this Contract. The numbers of key personnel required to support the contract are to be determined by the Offerors to support the requirements of the contract and the task orders. The numbers noted below in parentheses ( ) are the minimum number of key personnel that must be proposed under the contract. No substitutions shall be made except in accordance with paragraph 13.4 and 13.5.

· Program Manager (1)

· Assistant Program Manager (1)

· Lead Marine Engineer (2)

· Lead…