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6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

AMENDMENT 0006

1. This amendment made the following changes:

a. Section L

i. L-8(D)(NOTE) – updated note to coincide with elements mentioned in section.

ii. L-8(B)(4) – corrected typo from section 1.7.1.5.8 to Section C-1.7.1.5.

b. Section J – included Attachment M in list and updated F-7.

2. Pricing worksheet (Forms A thru D-2) is being updated to conform with changes made in Amendment

0004.

3. Change the required response date/time from 12-AUG-2016 02:00 PM to 16-AUG-2016 0200:00 PM.

4. All changes on the following pages of this amendment are noted by font color red.

5. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

AMENDMENT 0005

1. This amendment made the following changes:

a. Section M-1(A)(1) – updated last sentence.

b. Section J: Attached GFP Lists F-1 – F-6

c. Section L-7-(b) – updated/clarified delivery instructions

2. Change the required response date/time from 03-Aug-2016 02:00 PM to 12-Aug- 2016 02:00 PM.

3. All changes on the following pages of this amendment are noted by font color red.

4. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

AMENDMENT 0002

AMENDMENT 0002

The purpose of this amendment is to:

6. Make changes to the following paragraphs:

a. Added attachments B-2 thru B-5 Wage Determinations

b. Revise the following in Section C:

i. C-2.7.4.2 – Removed “The contractor shall be responsible for all wages, lodging, subsistence, local transportation, and other incidental costs related to the retention of these crewmembers in RAV status.”

ii. C-3.7 – Removed the word “successful” from description of offer

c. Revise the following in Section F:

i. F-5 – Changed initial final delivery for Key Shore Based Personnel resumes to reference section C-3.4.2 and C-3.4.6

ii. F-5 – Changed initial delivery for CBA’s to 30 days after contract award

d. Updated Section H-12

e. Revised Section J (added attachments B-2 thru B-5)

f. Revise the following Paragraphs in section L:

i. L-7(a)(i) – Updated delivery process information and (b) Updated address

ii. L-7(i) – Removed last sentence referencing paper proposal copy

iii. L-8(A)(d) – Added verbiage “completed and attached.”

iv. L-8(A)(i) – Added sentence “Audited financial statements are required by final proposal revision.”

v. L-8(A)(m) – updated reference to Attachments (B-1 thru B-5)

vi. L-8(E)(b) – updated reference to Attachments (B-1 thru B-5

7. Change the required response date/time from 12-Jul-2016 02:00 PM to 22-Jul-2016 02:00 PM.

8. All changes on the following pages of this amendment are noted by font color red.

9. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

AMENDMENT 0003

AMENDMENT 0004

This amendment made the following changes:

a. Section B-12 – updated language to clarify familiarization period

b. Revised the following in Section C:

i. C-1.1.20.1 – updated language

ii. C-1.7.1.5 – updated language to clarify familiarization period

iii. C-1.7.11.4 – updated language to clarify familiarization period

iv. C-1.7.11.5 – changed to RESERVED

v. C-3.5.1 – updated language to clarify familiarization period

vi. C-3.5.2 – updated language to clarify familiarization period

vii. C-5.2.1 – removed requirement and reserved section

viii. C-5.7 – deleted sentence “When operating outside of CONUS and Hawaii, the contractor may order consumables from the Navy Supply System; DD Form 1348, DD Form 1155, or Naval message may be used to order consumables as dictated by the nature of the item and the requirements of the ordering activity.”

ix. C-1.7.11.3 – updated language

x. C-1.7.4 and C-3.3.2 – updated language

xi. Throughout Section C – removed reference to WATERS Technical Manual (WTM)

c. Section D-1 – removed reference to WATERS Technical Manual

d. Section E-2 – removed WTM references

e. Revise the following Paragraphs in Section F:

i. F-1 – changed period of performance example to coincide with RFP

ii. F-5(a) – removed references to WTM

f. Section J: Revise attach A (removed references to WATERS Technical Manual) & revise forms A thru D-2

g. See Sections I and K for updated clause information

h. Section L – made changes throughout Section L

i. Section M – made changes throughout Section M

10. All changes on the following pages of this amendment are noted by font color red.

11. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

SECTION B

B-1 GENERAL

The contractor’s proposed rates shall be stated as “per ship per diem” or “per event” as appropriate to the specific item. The rates for services provided under this contract shall be payable at the applicable, fully loaded, rates stipulated in Section B. Said payments shall be considered payment in full for all services, equipment, supplies and maintenance of Government equipment, and all Contractor personnel under this contract, except as elsewhere provided as specifically reimbursable. Note: Any number of days identified herein for FOS, ROS, and RAV, etc., are for pricing and evaluation purposes only. Any representations to operating tempo per year are estimates only.

B-2 PER DIEM RATE FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Per Diem rates shall cover the cost of daily operation, maintenance, equipment, personnel, and service for each vessel, unless an expense is specifically listed in the contract as being reimbursable. Payment of the awardee’s per diem rate shall commence upon ship delivery.

B-3 REIMBURSABLE ITEMS

Reimbursable supplies and services are those items specified in the contract as reimbursable, or otherwise pre-approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or authorized Approving Authority. The reimbursement cost shall not include overhead, general and administrative costs, material handling costs, profit, or fees above the actual costs. See Section G for the documentation requirements for reimbursable items. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that reimbursable expenses do not exceed funding expressly obligated to the applicable CLIN by the Contracting Officer for reimbursables.

B-4 ESTIMATES

All quantities are estimates unless specifically guaranteed.

B-5 CLIN STRUCTURE

CLIN structure will be provided at award. One CLIN will be provided for per diem for all ships for each contract year. One CLIN will be provided for reimbursable expenses for each ship for each contract year. This structure is subject to change at the discretion of the Government.

B-6 CONTINUING RATE

B-6.1 If a vessel has a voyage in progress on the date of contract expiration, the applicable per diem rate for that vessel for the period beyond the expiration date shall be the per diem rate that is in effect on the last day of the contract for that vessel.

B-7 REDUCED OPERATING STATUS (ROS)

The prices for ROS will only consider direct costs for expenses other than wages and fringes (specifically costs for port engineers/port captains, insurance and other ship expenses), as well as indirect costs, G&A and Profit. Crew wages/fringe costs for Reduced Operating Status (ROS) will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis prior to a ship entering ROS, and will be based on specific crew requirements.

B-8 REPAIR AVAILABILITY (RAV)

The prices for RAV shall not include direct costs for wages, fringes, and provisions as those will be negotiated for each RAV period. All other direct costs, such as training, insurance and other ship expenses, as well as indirect costs, such as G&A and Profit shall be included. Crew wages/fringe costs for Repair Availability (RAV) will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis prior to a ship entering RAV, and will be based on specific crew requirements. With prior COR or authorized Approving Authority approval, subsistence and lodging for the agreed-upon RAV crew will be reimbursable.

B-9 CONTRACTOR’S ACCOUNT

All overtime, bonuses (e.g. ammo bonus), and other additional emoluments, payable for whatever reasons, shall be for the Contractor’s account except as specifically otherwise provided in the contract.

B-10 REIMBURSABLE SERVICES

Following are reimbursable type expenses which may be used if authorized by the contract or as approved by the COR or authorized Approving Authority. Reimbursable expenses are reimbursable at cost only and reflect actual costs. No indirect costs (i.e. overhead and/or general administrative or profit) shall be added to the costs of the reimbursable items in this section.

TABLE OF EXPENDITURE TYPES

EXP TYPE DESCRIPTION

21011 Non-PCS Personnel Travel 22011 Local Freight 22012 Express Shipments 23321 Communications – INMARSAT 23322 Data Communications 23323 Voice Communications 23324 Wireless Communications 23325 FP Communications 23331 Shoreside Utility Services 25213 Operating Hire (Excluding Capital Hire) 1 25214 Layberth 25215 Dock/Sea Trials 25217 Delivery/Redelivery 2521A War Risk Bonus 2521B Add Insurance 2521C Legal Fees 2521D MM Cadet Wages/Travel 2521E Stevedores 2521F Stevedore Damage 2521G Contractor Overtime 2521H Additional Crew Wages 2521N Food Svc Gov’t Pers 2521R Other Lease/Charter Cost 25221 Canal Tolls 25222 Docking 25223 Agent Fees 25224 Pilot 25225 Tow 25226 Security Guard 25227 Tax/Duties/Customs 25228 Line Handling 25229 Launch Svc 2522A HAZMAT Material/SLOPS Disposal 2522C Oil Spill Response 2522D Trash Disposal 2522E Boom Vessel 2522F Crew Trans (N/Launch) 2522G Load/Discharge Sponsor Material 2522H Postage/Petties 2522J Sponsor Phone Charges 2522K Other Port/Canal Charges 2522M FP Picket Boats/Security Boats 2522N FP Security Guards

25231 ABS Inspection CST (Inc Travel) 25232 Overhaul 25233 Drydock 25234 Underwater Hull Maintenance 25235 Industrial Assistance including Travel 25236 Propeller Polishing 25237 Alterations 25238 Service Orders 25239 Material Requisition 2523D Calibration of Test Equip 2523E Cleaning Cargo Holds 25284 Public Affairs Support 25286 ADP Service, Other 25287 Integrated Logistics Support 25288 Awards-Non MSC 25289 Equipment Rental 2528B Contract Service Not Classified 25314 Maintenance & Repair 25316 Port Charges 25341 SSET Training 25342 Force Protection Officer Training 26051 Propulsion Fuel - DFM 26052 Propulsion Fuel-IFO 380 26054 Propulsion Fuel – IFO 180 26061 Hydraulic Oil & Lubricants 26062 Chemical/Paint 31011 Ship Spares 31012 Ship Equipage Excluding ADP 31013 COSAL Allowance Changes 31081 Force Protection Equipment without Service 31082 Force Protection Equipment with Service

1 Not a reimbursable item. Included in the table to illustrate the expenditure type.

B-11 FUNDING INFORMATION ONLY

CLIN Structure. Two CLINS (Per Diem and Reimbursables) will be provided for each ship for each contract year.

Per Diem CLIN Structure. Below is the general CLIN structure that will be used for the fixed-price elements of the contract. This is subject to change at the unilateral discretion of the Government. The parent CLINs for Per Diem will be established as follows:

Table 2: CLIN Structure for Per Diem

Ship Name Firm Period Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt. 4

USNS BOWDITCH 0001 1001 2001 3001 4001

USNS BRUCE C HEEZEN 0003 1003 2003 3003 4003

USNS HENSON 0005 1005 2005 3005 4005

USNS MARY SEARS 0007 1007 2007 3007 4007

USNS PATHFINDER 0009 1009 2009 3009 4009

USNS MAURY 0011 1011 2011 3011 4011

USNS WATERS 0013 1013 2013 3013 4013

Per Diem sub-CLIN Structure. The Per Diem CLINS will use the following sub-CLIN format. Note that the each "xxxx" will correspond with a CLIN number in Table 2:

Table 3: Sub-CLIN Structure for Per Diem

Sub-CLIN Description xxxxA_ FOS xxxxB_ ROS xxxxC_ RAV xxxxD_ FAM

CLIN Structure for Reimbursable Services. Following is the general CLIN structure that may be used for reimbursable elements of the contract if authorized by the contract or approved by the Contracting Officer.

Table 4: CLIN Structure for Reimbursable Expenses

Ship Name Firm Period Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt. 4

USNS BOWDITCH 0002xx 1002xx 2002xx 3002xx 4002xx

USNS BRUCE C HEEZEN 0004xx 1004xx 2004xx 3004xx 4004xx

USNS HENSON 0006xx 1006xx 2006xx 3006xx 4006xx

USNS MARY SEARS 0008xx 1008xx 2008xx 3008xx 4008xx

USNS PATHFINDER 0010xx 1010xx 2010xx 3010xx 4010xx

USNS MAURY 0012xx 1012xx 2012xx 3012xx 4012xx

USNS WATERS 0014xx 1014xx 2014xx 3014xx 4014xx

TABLE OF EXPENDITURE TYPES/SUB-CLINS

Sub-CLIN Structure for Reimbursable Services The reimbursable sub-CLINs will use the following structure.

Note that the each "xxx" will correspond with a CLIN number in Table 4.

Table 5: SubCLIN Structure for Reimbursable Expenses subCLIN Suffix

Description EXP

TYPE

xxxA_ Crew Travel/Training 21011 xxxB_ Port/Canal Charges 2522K xxxC_ Overhaul 25232 xxxD_ Industrial Assistance 25235 xxxE_ Alterations 25237 xxxF_ Contract Service Not Classified (Sponsor Support) 2528B xxxG_ Ship Spares 31011 xxxH_ Crew Overtime 2521G xxxI_ Communication 23321 xxxJ_ Award Fee 25288

Rate Schedule. (To be completed upon award)

Table 6: Per Diem Rates Structure for All Ships

Period of Performance / Rate

Sub-CLIN Ship Status Firm Period Opt 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt. 4

USNS

BOWDITCH

xxxxA_ FOS TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD xxxxB_ ROS TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD xxxxC_ RAV TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD xxxxD_ FAM TBD N/A N/A N/A N/A

USNS BRUCE C

HEEZEN

xxxxA FOS TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD xxxxB ROS TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD xxxxC RAV TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD xxxxD_ FAM TBD N/A N/A N/A N/A

USNS MARY

SEARS

xxxxC RAV TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD xxxxD_ FAM TBD N/A N/A N/A N/A

USNS

PATHFINDER

xxxxC RAV TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD xxxxD_ FAM TBD N/A N/A N/A N/A

USNS MAURY

xxxxA FOS TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD xxxxB ROS TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD xxxxC RAV TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD xxxxD_ FAM TBD N/A N/A N/A N/A

USNS WATERS

xxxxA FOS TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD xxxxB ROS TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD xxxxC RAV TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD xxxxD_ FAM TBD N/A N/A N/A N/A

B-12 FAMILIARIZATION STATUS (FAM). The fixed Familiarization rate (FAM) shall include costs for meals, travel, training, insurance, other ship expenses, indirect costs, G&A, and profit.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SECTION C

SECTION C – PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

C-1 OPERATIONS AND MANNING

C-1.1 GENERAL OPERATIONS

The purpose of this contract is to provide for the operation and maintenance of the Oceanographic Survey (T-AGS 60) fleet and the USNS WATERS (T-AGS 45). The contractor shall provide ship officers and crews, operational and technical support ashore and afloat, equipment, tools, provisions and supplies, to operate, maintain, and repair the vessels. The following paragraphs describe the general scope of the Performance Work Statement.

C-1.1.1 Scope of Work. The contractor shall provide personnel, operational and technical support ashore and afloat, equipment, tools, provisions, and supplies necessary to operate and maintain up to six (6) Oceanographic Survey (T-AGS 60) and the USNS WATERS as United States Naval Ships (USNS).

These ships are public vessels of the United States Government under the operational and administrative control of the Commander, Military Sealift Command (COMSC). The Oceanographic ships are operated for the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO or Sponsor). USNS WATERS is a consolidated support ship operated for the Director, Strategic Systems Programs (DIRSSP or Sponsor) supported by contractors and Ordnance Test Support Unit Two. The mission of these ships is to conduct military surveys, which are carried out by Sponsor personnel aboard ship.

The current scope of work is for the following ships engaged in or to be engaged in littoral and deep ocean operations:

USNS WATERS (T-AGS 45) “In Service” USNS PATHFINDER (T-AGS 60) "In Service" USNS BOWDITCH (T-AGS 62) "In Service" USNS HENSON (T-AGS 63) "In Service" USNS BRUCE HEEZEN (T-AGS 64) "In Service" USNS MARY SEARS (T-AGS 65) "In Service" USNS MAURY (T-AGS 66) "In Service”

The Government reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vessels at any time during the performance period under this contract subject to the mutual agreement of the parties.

The contractor shall plan, schedule, coordinate, and assure effective completion of all services described herein. All mechanical, electrical, and auxiliary systems shall be maintained at an acceptable level throughout the contract performance period. The contractor is responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs, as necessary, on a 24-hour, 7-day basis.

On USNS WATERS there will be, in addition to ships crew, mission personnel typically consisting of twenty (20) technicians, the senior of which will be named the Sponsor’s Representative (SR). For some missions there may be a military detachment of approximately 14 members. On occasion up to 150 guests may be embarked, subject to current MSC and regulatory body regulations, for observing operations. DIRSSP shall have support responsibilities for the technical operation and maintenance of their mission equipment. The Master and SR shall effectively execute each mission through compliance with operational orders.

Attachment A is the T-AGS Technical Manual (TTM). All requirements specified in this technical manual shall be complied with as though they were contained in Section C of the contract. Where there are differences in requirements between Section C (Performance Work Statement - PWS) and Attachment A, Section C will take precedence. In many cases, the TTM provides amplifying information to requirements outlined in Section C.

C-1.1.2 Control

C-1.1.2.1 Operational Control (OPCON). OPCON of the ships resides with the numbered fleet commander

(e.g. COMFIFTHFLT, COMSIXTHFLT, or COMSEVENTHFLT) and will normally be delegated to a subordinate Task Force Commander who shall promulgate operating instructions specific to the operating area. The Operational Commander is also responsible for the protection of the ships within the operating area and will establish anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) and other security requirements for the ships while at sea and in port. The ships shall comply with the directions of the Operational Commander. In the event such direction may exceed or be in conflict with the terms of this work statement, the contractor shall comply within the time required, notifying the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) immediately upon the receipt of such direction.

C-1.1.2.2 Tactical Control (TACON). OPCON authority includes TACON, which is the detailed and local direction and control of ship movements necessary to accomplish the missions and is normally delegated to the cognizant MSC Area Commander or office by the Operational Commander. The command exercising TACON will issue sail orders in accordance with the established ship schedules.

Aboard ship, the Senior NAVOCEANO Representative (SNR) or Sponsor Representative (SR) for DIRSSP shall control and have authority over the performance of Sponsor missions. Upon request of the SR/SNR to meet urgent or technical requirements, the Master is authorized to make minor deviations from the sailing orders until formal orders can be provided by the Commander having OPCON or TACON of the ship, provided all commands within the operational chain of command are immediately notified.

C-1.1.3 Concept of Operations (CONOPS). At contract performance commencement, it is anticipated seven

(7) ships will be in Full Operating Status (FOS).

C-1.1.4 Area of Operations. Area of operations shall be worldwide. See Section 21 of the T-AGS Technical

Manual (TTM) for current projected areas of operation. Both the ship and equipment are designed for extended, independent underway operations in remote geographic areas. Therefore, self-sufficiency in operations and maintenance is an important mission objective.

C-1.1.5 Hours of Operation. At sea operations will be conducted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For shore-based operations, see Section C-3.4.

C-1.1.5.1 Operational Tempo (OPTEMPO). The normal OPTEMPO for T-AGS and WATERS vessels is described in TTM. However, due to the nature of the ships’ missions, these schedules are subject to short-notice changes that can have an impact on availability planning. The contractor shall be flexible, plan accordingly, and be able to support the vessels adequately to meet mission requirements.

C-1.1.6 Weather Operations

C-1.1.6.1 Weather Information and Ship Routing. The Naval Oceanography Centers will provide Optimum

Track Ship Routing (OTSR) for the T-AGS and WATERS vessels in accordance with COMSCINST

3121.9 (Series) and NAVMETOCCOMINST 3140.1 (Series). The contractor shall ensure Masters document weather conditions and prepare Surface Weather Observation Reports in accordance with NAVMETOCCOMINST 3144.1 (Series).

C-1.1.6.2 Severe and Destructive Weather Plan. The contractor shall ensure each ship maintains and implements a Severe and Destructive Weather Plan in accordance with the Operational Commander’s guidelines. It is always the master’s responsibility to take all necessary steps to effectively mitigate risks in circumstances where the Operational Commander’s guidelines fall short. The Master is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the vessel and safety of the crew at all times.

C-1.1.7 Administrative Control (ADCON). Administrative control will be exercised through Special Missions Program Office (PM2), Military Sealift Command Headquarters (MSC HQ).

C-1.1.8 Port Services. The contractor shall arrange for all port services, which include, but are not limited to, tugs, pilots, berthing, potable water, shore power, line handlers, embarking and escorting visitors, launch services, telephone service and internet connection (Sections C-1.1.8.1.1 and C-1.1.14.15), ship’s official vehicle (Section C-1.1.19.1), and trash/garbage, oily waste, sewage, hazardous materials removal. The contractor may use, or be directed to use, Government Contracts [USN Husbanding Service Providers (HSP)](e.g., Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) , Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), when available, for port or husbanding services if it is more cost effective or prudent to do so.

C-1.1.8.1 Port Charges and Expenses. The Government shall reimburse the contractor for costs of loading and unloading equipment, canal tolls, port/local taxes (provided the contractor exercises due diligence in seeking on behalf of the Government immunity from such dues and taxes), entering/leaving port fees, customs broker fees, pilotage (when customary or required to transit a hazardous or restricted area or body of water), pilotage or towage in connection with bunkering, ballasting or shifting berths pursuant to Government orders and any other similar port charges for ports visited at the Government’s direction, except as any of the foregoing pertains to the Master, officers, and crew. The Government shall reimburse the contractor for costs of port services associated with supporting Sponsor mission operations including, but not limited to supporting all Sponsor requested work. The Government shall not reimburse the contractor for expenses incurred by the contractor for services rendered for the convenience of vessel’s crew, or in connection with the contractor business such as fees of underwriters, or expenses in moving the ships about the port to obtain stores or provisions.

C-1.1.8.1.1 Inport Internet and Telephone Service. In ports where landline service is available and preferred, the costs associated with providing landline telephone to the Gangway Watch and Sponsor are reimbursable. Also, upon arrival in port or at shipyard the contractor shall arrange internet service for dedicated Sponsor use, which is reimbursable under this contract. Additionally, there are four cellular phones considered pre-approved as reimbursable in this contract: Master, SR/SNR, MOW or Gangway (when landline not available), and Chief Engineer.

C-1.1.8.2 Interruption of Shore Services. If, due to ongoing or impending maintenance and repair work to equipment or machinery critical to providing inport services, the contractor is unable to provide the necessary services to support inport operations (including Sponsor support), the contractor shall provide written notification to the COR describing the reason for procurement of shore services. This notification shall be sent no later than the day on which the ship enters port. See Section C-1.1.14.2.1 for requirements for notification prior to interrupting service.

C-1.1.8.3 Shore-Side Crane Services. It is incumbent upon the Master to review and approve crane and sling safety certificates prior to allowing lifts on his/her ship. This action will not be required in ports where the Government arranges crane services.

C-1.1.9 Diplomatic Clearances. The Government will obtain Diplomatic Clearances and Operational Area

Clearances when and where required. The Government will make Port Visit notifications. The Operational Commanders will obtain clearances to call at foreign ports. The Sponsor will obtain all operational clearances and foreign territorial water diplomatic clearances.

C-1.1.10 Husbanding Agent Appointments. The Government shall reimburse the contractor, in accordance with Section G-7, for the customary fee paid to port husbanding agents in conjunction with the port visits of the ships, including the fees of agents appointed for canal transits and at bunkering ports. The Government retains the right to disapprove proposed agents and to require the contractor discontinue using an agent. The Government retains the option to direct the use of a specific commercial agent or Government husbanding service provider (HSP) in any port for the reimbursable elements.

C-1.1.11 Port Costs Reporting. The contractor, or his agent, shall submit all detailed port charges to the COR.

A template for submission will be provided to the contractor upon contract award.

C-1.1.12 Mail. Ships are assigned Navy Fleet Post Office (FPO) addresses, and forwarding services. Mail forwarding services will be provided by the Government through the appropriate Government Joint Military Postal Activity and the U.S. Postal Service in accordance with OPNAVINST 5112.6 (Series).

The contractor shall ensure each ship transmits via naval message an updated Mail Routing Information (MRI) message (TTM-3.1.6, Report 006A) and a Cargo Routing or Fleet Freight Forwarding Information Naval message to allow mailings to be properly forwarded. See TTM-15 for additional instructions on properly informing DoD mail and cargo forwarding services of the ship location. The contractor shall pickup, deliver and/or forward any correspondence and parcels with respect to this contract on a daily basis.

C-1.1.12.1 Registered Mail. Registered mail shall only be opened by personnel holding SECRET clearances.

C-1.1.13 Operate Ships. The contractor shall operate the ships, hydrographic survey launches (HSLs) and related ship systems and equipment in a quality manner to support all MSC and Sponsor requirements, and in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and ABS regulations, including Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) as amended.

a. Sovereign Immunity. The Master, while performing ship operations, shall advise foreign authorities that each USNS vessel under this contract is a sovereign immune vessel of the United States. These privileges include immunity from arrest or search (whether in foreign internal or territorial waters, or in international waters), immunity from foreign taxation, exemption from any foreign state regulation requiring flying the flag of such foreign state either in its ports or while passing through its territorial sea, and entitlement to exercise exclusive control over persons on board such vessels with respect to acts performed on board.

b. Foreign Law Enforcement. Masters shall refuse requests from foreign authorities for documents, physical evidence, interviews of personnel, statements, any request to board, examine, inspect, or search the vessel, and any request for the physical delivery of persons on the vessel to foreign authorities. The Master lacks authority to comply with such a request, and shall so advise foreign authorities.

c. Foreign Port Visits. The Master may, if appropriate, provide a Shore Party List of individuals who will go ashore to the host nation before granting liberty in port if such a list is requested. The Shore Party List may contain only the names and passport numbers of those personnel, all other information will not be provided. Masters shall comply with applicable U.S. and host nation agreements, such as status of forces agreements, that specify particular procedures for port visits in that country.

C-1.1.13.1 Ships in Full Operating Status (FOS). The contractor shall operate each ship in a safe and professional manner and sail with a full crew as specified in Section C-1.7.1.1 and TTM-19. The contractor is responsible for complying with operational schedules and other such mission taskings issued by MSC or the Operational Commander.

C-1.1.13.2 [RESERVED]

C-1.1.13.3 Standard Operating Manual (SOM). The contractor shall comply with the Standard Operating

Manual (SOM), COMSCINST 3121.9 (Series), which is the primary MSC instruction that addresses the unique mission of the MSC fleet and is applicable to the subject ship(s). It provides policies and procedures pertaining to the operation and administration of the MSC fleet and provides a guide to other more definitive instructions. Masters shall be familiar with the instruction’s content. In cases where the SOM and this contract conflict, the contractor shall notify the COR, and the Operational Commander immediately.

C-1.1.13.3.1 Master’s Responsibilities. The Master is responsible for the safe navigation, care, and custody of the vessel as well as the safety of personnel embarked. The Master shall comply with SAILORDS, OPORDS, Fleet Commander and Numbered Fleet Commander guidance. The Master shall exercise due diligence to observe all such orders and instructions. The Master shall enforce all laws of the United States and all applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard and Military Sealift Command under his/her purview. In case of emergency, nothing in this contract shall be construed as preventing the Master from taking the most effective action which, in his/her judgment, will rectify the situation causing the emergency, and thereby safeguard life, property, and the ship. The Master will have authority to abort operations temporarily on the basis of clear and present danger to life at sea, and will inform the Operational Commander with an information copy to COMSC and cognizant MSC Area Commander. The Master shall provide a written report of the action taken, his rationale, and recommendations as soon as possible. Under normal operating conditions the Master shall not take any mission-aborting action without consultation with the SNR or SR and prior approval of the Fleet Commander.

C-1.1.13.4 Casualty, Incident and Injury Reporting. The contractor shall ensure all casualties, incidents and injuries (or death) are reported in accordance with the requirements of COMSCINST 3121.9 (Series).

C-1.1.13.4.1 Casualty Report (CASREP). Machinery, hull or equipment casualties shall be reported in the Navy standard format of a Casualty Report (CASREP) in accordance with COMSCINST 3121.9 (Series).

The Naval message format reports shall consist of the initial CASREP, and shall be followed by updates and a final correction (CASCOR) of the casualty. In addition to the requirements defined in COMSCINST 3121.9 (Series), if a casualty is mission degrading, it must be reported within four (4) hours of occurrence. In addition to the specific CASREP reporting requirements (which are normally classified), the contractor shall also inform the COR and other designated personnel as soon as practicable by the most efficient means available (usually email or telephone) whenever a mission degrading(C-3/C-4) casualty occurs. Information in these reports will be limited to unclassified data only. The SR/SNR shall be notified immediately of all ship's casualties.

C-1.1.13.4.2 Special Incident Reporting (OPREP-3). Reporting of all accidents or occurrences resulting in damage by or to the ship, gear or cargo, or injury, or loss of life shall be issued in accordance with COMSCINST 3121.9 (Series). This includes among other things, collision, stranding, grounding, foundering, heavy weather damage, fire, explosion, failure of gear and equipment, and any other damage affecting the seaworthiness of the ship. The contractor shall inform the USCG of such occurrences in accordance with USCG regulations (USCG form 2692).

C-1.1.13.4.3 Marine Casualty Investigations. The current MSC/USCG Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) requires the contractor to report all marine casualties in accordance with 46 CFR 97. The Coast Guard may decide to investigate casualties meeting these reporting requirements. The contractor shall provide the COR, and ABS with the USCG Casualty Investigation Report, including all correspondence regarding any marine casualty investigation.

C-1.1.13.4.4 Rescue Assistance. The contractor shall immediately notify the Operational Commander and Sponsor if any ship becomes disabled at sea. Rescue/assistance comprises measures administered to ships in distress or in danger of a distress situation. The Operational Commander will determine the rescue assistance requirements and arrange for the dispatch of Navy-controlled assets. In circumstances where Government-provided assistance is not available or the vessel is in no immediate danger, which shall be determined by the Operational Commander on a case-by-case basis, the contractor will be tasked to provide such services on a cost-reimbursable basis. Guidance is provided in COMSCINST

5420.2 (Series) and OPNAVINST 4740.2 (Series).

C-1.1.13.4.5 Rescue Assistance Request. In the event of a rescue assistance situation on a vessel covered by this contract, the contractor shall submit a Salvage or Rescue/Assistance Request in accordance with the provisions of NWP 1-03.1. This report shall be submitted in conjunction with CASREPs and Reports of Required Emergency Repairs. As a minimum this report shall include:

Ship Location.

Weather Conditions.

Description of casualty, including cause and action being taken by the crew to control damage.

Type of assistance required.

As applicable, this report shall also include:

Draft forward and aft prior to casualty.

Draft forward and aft after casualty.

Amount of potable water, ballast, and bunkers on ship by tanks, and ruptured, distorted, or otherwise disrupted strength members.

Type of bottom, if aground.

Range of tide and time of next tide, if aground.

C-1.1.13.5 Emergency Sorties. Emergency sorties may be required at the discretion of the Government and as directed by the local Area Command or at any other time the Government determines such a sortie is appropriate, such as to avoid hazardous weather. If required, the contractor shall obtain a permit to proceed from the local USCG Captain of the Port (COTP). Additional guidance is provided in COMSCINST 3121.9 (Series).

C-1.1.13.6 [RESERVED]

C-1.1.13.7 [RESERVED]

C-1.1.13.8 Post and Maintain Sailing Board. A Sailing Board shall be posted and maintained by the contractor in accordance with his prevailing labor agreements. The exact sailing time shall be coordinated with the SNR/SR.

C-1.1.13.9 Set Sea Detail. Administrative requirements and operational procedures for entering U.S. and foreign ports are included in COMSCINST 3121.9 (Series).

C-1.1.13.10 Docking/Undocking. Administrative requirements and operational procedures for docking/undocking are included in COMSCINST 3121.9 (Series).

C-1.1.13.11 Ship Crew List. The contractor shall maintain a current crew list for each vessel. This list shall include the mariner's name, position, license held, security clearance level, training completed. The contractor shall submit an updated list to the Government as detailed in TTM-3.1.6, Report 012A.

C-1.1.14 Sponsor Support

C-1.1.14.1 Provide Mission Support. The contractor shall provide support to the Sponsor to meet mission requirements. Such support may be required on a 24-hour basis with the understanding STCW requirements may preclude twenty four (24)-hour operations for extended periods of time. Overtime incurred as a result of these efforts is reimbursable in accordance with G-7.

C-1.1.14.2 Conduct Sponsor Operations. When requested by the SR/SNR, the contractor shall provide technical and operational support to the Sponsor to meet the requirements of the T-AGS and WATERS mission requirements. Typical operational and technical requirements for each program are contained in TTM. Technical requirements shall include, but not be limited to, providing navigational and meteorological information; completing data forms supplied by the Sponsor and performing survey navigation; operating cranes, material handling equipment, and winches; removing and installing wire rope and signal cables for winches; and launching, recovering, and operating hydrographic survey boats (for T-AGS), inflatable boats, and rigid inflatable boats as well as providing the associated stores, equipment, and trained personnel for these evolutions. The contractor shall operate cranes and winches and lower equipment over the side as requested by the SR/SNR. With respect to the testing of mission-related deck equipment, periodic testing will be required as specified in TTM-6.6.6.2.3. The Sponsor may also request contractor personnel to operate special purpose Sponsor equipment, generally installed on a temporary basis, which is routinely handled by the Sponsor. Only testing required by the SR/SNR beyond these requirements will be reimbursable.

C-1.1.14.2.1 Special Sponsor Requirements. The contractor shall operate the installed chargers and batteries to continuously provide regulated power to the Sponsor for mission support. The Sponsor will operate and maintain the solid-state regulated power systems. The contractor shall notify the Sponsor prior to securing electrical power systems in order to allow the Sponsor time to properly secure mission support equipment. Notice shall be provided to the Sponsor at least one hour prior for T-AGS (24 hours for WATERS) to any planned interruption of service and immediately upon development of any situation requiring an unplanned interruption of services.

C-1.1.14.2.2 Operation of Sponsor Equipment. At the request of the SNR, the contractor shall provide operational support on a 24-hour basis for all mission-related equipment (including but not limited to winches and cranes) installed by the Sponsor in addition to equipment listed in TTM. This equipment will generally be installed on a temporary basis.

C-1.1.14.2.3 Station Keeping. For T-AGS oceanographic station operation, the contractor shall navigate and maneuver the ship in such a manner as to maintain proper ship's station positioning. Adhering to a precise, preplanned heading is particularly critical in all survey operations; therefore the contractor shall ensure the dynamic positioning system (DPS) is functional prior to the start of all survey operations. Additionally, the contractor shall ensure the bow thruster is available when requested by the Sponsor. It is essential that personnel assigned to the helm be competent helmsmen and have had prior experience or training in manning a ship's wheel. Each person assigned must be given instruction as to the importance of this task.

C-1.1.14.2.4 Support Shore-Based Tide Gauges or Geodetic Control Sites for Hydrographic Survey Ships.

For the T-AGS, the contractor shall task their local agent to liaison with local officials and provide if necessary, guards, a fence or secure perimeter around the tide gauge, a sign in the local language, and transportation or any other limited support as required to support Sponsor's shore-based sites. This support is reimbursable at actual cost unless a rate is otherwise specified in this contract.

C-1.1.14.2.5 USNS WATERS Loss of Electrical Power. The Contractor shall maintain the electrical generation system in a configuration such that in the event of a unplanned loss of electrical power, and barring any catastrophic casualty to system components, the electrical power can be restored within ten minutes of loss at any time, whether the ship is at sea or in port.

C-1.1.14.2.6 [RESERVED]

C-1.1.14.2.7 Special Sponsor HVAC Requirements. The contractor shall operate and maintain the HVAC systems within design limits to maintain the specialized conditions of Sponsor spaces and equipment.

Air conditioning, chill water systems, electrostatic precipitators and other systems shall be operated to meet requirements of temperature, humidity, and filtration. Sponsor personnel shall control thermostat operation of those HVAC units within the confines of Sponsor-controlled spaces.

C-1.1.14.3 [RESERVED]

C-1.1.14.4 Inport Sponsor Messing and Custodial Support. While inport (excluding shipyard periods), the

Master shall ensure sufficient personnel are retained onboard at all times to provide the proper standard of messing and custodial services to all embarked personnel remaining onboard. The Sponsor shall be responsible for advising the Master of the number of Sponsor personnel onboard on a day-to-day basis throughout the inport period.

C-1.1.14.5 Inport Mission Support. In port or at anchor, the contractor shall provide operational assistance to the Sponsor to meet mission requirements. For T-AGS, the Sponsor shall provide survey support requirements (i.e. Cruise Card) on a timely basis to MSC, which will be directed via the COR or authorized Approving Authority for subcontract for local industrial and logistics support identified by the SNR for inclusion with the subcontract for local industrial assistance. These requirements shall include, but not be limited to, loading and unloading equipment, stores and supplies; arranging for industrial equipment and assistance, and medical and personnel support. The Government may also infrequently require the contractor to provide shore-side personnel to attend the ship if the scope of Government-directed work requires. In such cases, the travel expenses of shore-side personnel are reimbursable in accordance with G-7.

C-1.1.14.6 Coastal Operations. In order to meet National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) mapping and charting requirements, T-AGS ships conducting coastal hydrographic operations will often be required to conduct survey operations in waters as shallow as 20 meters. Additionally, shoal and wreck investigations will often require close maneuvering in the vicinity of hazardous areas. The Master and ship’s officers shall be willing to navigate the ship at such depths and locations. However, if the Master considers the specific operations directed by the SNR or Operational Commander to be unsafe for the ship and crew, the Master shall immediately notify the Operational Commander, COR, and Sponsor by Naval message and navigate the vessel safely. When conducting survey operations in less than two hundred (200) meters, the Master will notify the SNR of all trim changes in the vessel.

C-1.1.14.7 Small-Craft Operations. For the T-AGS ships, the contractor shall operate and maintain the inflatable workboats and Hydrographic Survey Launches (HSLs). The workboats shall be used to recover gliders, REMUS, and other sponsor sensors. All T-AGS 60 class vessels have been configured to carry HSL davits. Currently, the only vessels with davits installed (and HSLs aboard) are USNS HENSON, USNS BOWDITCH, and USNS BRUCE HEEZEN. The contractor will be provided at least 90 days' notice prior to installation of any HSLs on T-AGS 60 Class ships. When trained Sponsor personnel are available, the Sponsor may operate the workboats, with the contractor providing coxswain assistance if necessary; SNR will provide the Master with supporting documentation attesting to certified training. Of the available craft (the ship, HSLs, and the workboat), no more than three will be required to be operated at any one time. However, the HSLs (when installed) must be fully operational at all times; the HSL operational status shall be reported in the Weekly Operations Summary Report. The Master may suspend small craft operations as required by STCW when navigational conditions require additional unlicensed crewmembers on watch. In such an event, the contractor shall notify the Sponsor and COR immediately.

C-1.1.14.8 Hydrographic Survey Launch (HSL) Launch/Recovery Operations. For the T-AGS ships, the contractor shall adhere to the applicable safety procedures and safety precautions as detailed in the HSL Safety and Operations Manual. A copy of this document shall be provided to the SNR.

C-1.1.14.9 Small Boat Fueling. For both T-AGS and WATERS, the contractor shall safely fuel small boats carried aboard the ship including but not limited to workboats, hydrographic survey launches, and lifeboats.

C-1.1.14.10 [RESERVED]

C-1.1.14.11 [RESERVED]

C-1.1.14.12 [RESERVED]

C-1.1.14.13 Provide Special Project Support. From time to time the Government may require the contractor to undertake special projects, usually in the nature of technical investigations which are within the capability of the contractor’s shipboard employees. The contractor shall arrange for such projects to be completed on a non-interference basis using overtime when necessary. The COR or authorized Approving Official reserves the right to order direction for such work. Reimbursement of crew overtime expenses shall be allowed as complete compensation to the contractor. Project overtime limits shall be established in advance as practicable, normally in conjunction with each project authorization.

C-1.1.14.14 Material Handling Operations. The contractor shall be responsible for the receipt, loading, storage and discharge of materials. The contractor shall also load and discharge all materials requested by the SR/SNR. The SR/SNR must receipt for Sponsor material. The contractor shall arrange for any shore-side equipment, if required, to load and discharge the ship. The Government will reimburse the direct expenses of this equipment for all government-directed work. See Section C-1.2.11 for hazardous material handling.

C-1.1.14.14.1 Hazardous Material Handling and Disposal for Sponsor Materials. Sponsor personnel shall provide the contractor with unique or special handling requirements for their equipment.