ATTACHMENT_E_PWS.docx

ATTACHMENT E

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

E-1 Definitions and Acronyms.

AEL – Allowance Equipment List Alterations - Additions of equipment; changes to the configuration, location, type, or number of pieces of equipment or systems; changes in the arrangement and outfitting of Vessel’s structure.

Assisting - Movement of a tow, which is making use of, or which has available for use, her own propulsion Associated Equipment - Construed to include all Contractor-furnished or owned equipment necessary for performance under this Charter ATO - Anti-Terrorism Officer (same as Vessel Security Officer and Force Protection Officer) AT/FP - Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Bbl - Barrel (42 U.S. gallons volume measure) CAGE - Commercial and Government Entity Code (reference DFARS 252.204-7001) CBR-D- Chemical, Biological and Radiological Defense CFE - Contractor-furnished equipment Charter - This document when executed; interchangeable with “Contract” and “Charter Party” Charterer - The United States of America Charter Party Date - Identified in Box 28 of SF-33 CMWWD - Counter Measures Water Wash Down System. Fixed system (or temporary using fire hoses attached to steel clips welded to vertical bulkheads or other structure). Using Ship’s firemain system, when activated, provides 360 degree (ideally) sea water curtain protection, mitigating the effects of CBR attacks. Also used to wash contaminants from Ship’s structure after a CBR attack.

Cocoon – a non-permanent structure installed above all or part of the main deck in order to permit climate control of containers /cargo located outside of the Vessel’s cargo holds.

COMLANTFLT – Commander, US Atlantic Fleet COMPACFLT – Commander, US Pacific Fleet COMNAVEUR – Commander, US Naval Forces Europe COMNAVFORJAPAN - Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Japan.

COMNAVSURFLANT - Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet.

COMNAVSURFPAC - Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

COMPSRON – Commander Maritime Prepositioning Squadron COMSC - Commander, Military Sealift Command.

COMSCINST - Commander, Military Sealift Command Instruction.

COMSCCENT – Commander, Sealift Logistics Command Central COMSCEUR - Commander, Sealift Logistics Command Europe COMSCFE – Commander Sealift Logistics Command Far East COMSCLANT - Commander, Sealift Logistics Command Atlantic COMSCPAC - Commander, Sealift Logistics Command Pacific COMSECONDFLT - Commander, U.S. Second Fleet.

COMSEC - Communications Security.

COMSEVENTHFLT - Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet.

COMSIXTHFLT - Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet.

COMTHIRDFLT - Commander, U.S. Third Fleet.

Contracting Officer - Identified in Box 26 of SF-33 COR - Contracting Officer's Representative Contractor - Interchangeable with “Owner” Crew - Of the Vessel identified at Box 7 Decontamination Station- An area of the Ship (near entrances from the weather decks) with features for crew decontamination.

DC - Damage Control.

DCAA - Defense Contract Audit Agency.

DCMA - Defense Contract Management Agency.

DLA-E - Defense Logistics Agency - Energy Supply Center (PREVIOUSLY DESC).

Designated Maritime Physician - Approved hospitals, clinics, or physicians jointly approved by Contractor/Union/COMSC providing primary care, second opinions, or hospitalization for emergency medical care.

DFARS - Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (issued by the Department of Defense) DIS - Defense Investigative Service.

DoD - Department of Defense DRRS-N - Defense Readiness Reporting System for Navy, which replaces the Status of Readiness and Training System (SORTS) DTG – Date Time Group. A unique number consisting of date-hour-minute in zulu time plus month (3 letter abbreviation) and year (2 digit) which facilitates making reference to that message.

DWT – Deadweight tonnage ECDIS – Electronic Chart Display and Information System, a computer based navigation information system that complies with IMO Standards EMCON - Emissions Control.

Emergency Repairs - Unexpected and unscheduled repairs required to maintain the integrity of the Ship's hull, machinery and systems; to insure the safety of the crew; and to provide for the effective performance of the Ship's mission.

EOM - Engineering Operating Manual (COMSCINST 3540.7).

EPIRB - Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.

EST – Embarked Security Team, normally 12-person force, U.S. Navy or contracted personnel FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulation FCC - Federal Communications Commission FEU – Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (Cargo container of 40 foot length, or size/volume/cargo capacity measurement equal to same) FFD - Fit for Duty.

FLC - Fleet Logistics Center, formerly Fleet Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Fleet Commanders – Commander Pacific Fleet, Commander Atlantic Fleet or their designated subordinate Commander.

FOS - Full Operating Status. Ship fully manned and provisioned, all required equipment operational, and Ship prepared in all respects to perform its mission.

FP or FP/AT – Force Protection or Force Protection/Anti-Terrorism FLO/FLO – Float-on, Float-off loading/discharging process Ft – feet FPCON – Force Protection Condition FPCON NORMAL – This condition applies when a general global threat of possible terrorist activity exists and warrants a routine security posture. At a minimum, access control will be conducted at all DoD installations and facilities.

FPCON ALPHA - This condition is declared as a general warning of possible terrorist activity, the nature and extent of which is unpredictable, when the circumstances do not justify full implementation of the measures of FPCON BRAVO. However, it may be necessary to implement selected measures from FPCON BRAVO. The measures in this FPCON must be capable of being maintained indefinitely.

FPCON BRAVO - This condition is declared when there is an increased and more predictable threat of terrorist activity even though no particular target is identified. The measures of this FPCON must be capable of being maintained for weeks without causing undue hardship, without affecting operational capability and without aggravating relations with local authorities.

FPCON CHARLIE - This condition is declared when an incident occurs or when intelligence is received indicating that some form of terrorist action against installations or personnel is imminent. Implementation of this measure for more than short periods will probably create hardship and will affect peacetime activities of the installation and its personnel.

FPCON DELTA - This condition is declared when a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence has been received that terrorist action against a specific location is likely. Normally this FPCON is declared as a localized warning.

FP Officer (FPO) – same as Vessel Security Officer/VSO and Anti-Terrorism Officer/ATO.

Full Operational Status (FOS) - Vessel manned and provisioned, all Associated Equipment operational, and Vessel prepared in all respects to perform her mission in accordance with this Charter, whether or not so ordered (see Section H-16 - Reduced Operational Status (Layup) below)) GFP - Government-furnished property (see FAR 52.245-1 below) Government - The United States of America; interchangeable with “Charterer” Government Designated Representative - Including, but not limited to, force protection personnel, military, Government employees, and Government Contractors hp – horsepower [1 hp equals 0.745799 kW] Husbanding Services - Services generally provided by a steamship agent rendered for the convenience of the Ship or her Master, Officers or crew, or in connection with the Ship's business. These include: arrange for delivery of food, stores and supplies, arrangement of mail delivery and posting, repatriation of crew members and crew replacement, supply of currency, medical treatment of crew members, and any other crew related expenses.

IAW - In Accordance With.

IDC - Independent Duty Corpsman.

IMO - International Maritime Organization.

Independent Agency - Commercial entities under contract to the Government to provide all Government owned Ships of the Military Sealift Command, including the Vessel in this Contract, various shipboard supplies and services required for compliance with certain MSC operations and maintenance programs.

Industrial Assistance - Maintenance and repair work performed by an independent subcontractor to the Contractor.

INMARSAT - International Maritime Satellite.

Installed Equipment – All items except furniture, recreation and gym equipment that are permanently or semi permanently attached to the Ship by welds, bolts, or similar methods of attachment. This includes pumps, engines, winches, kingposts, booms, antennae, etc. This category of material is generally treated in the same manner as the Ship’s hull, so that the terms “Ship and installed equipment” and simply “Ship” are generally synonymous.

ISP – Inport Security Plan, a classified Navy Message which details AT/FP measures while in port.

ISM - International Safety Management System ISPS - International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities (ISPS Code) ISSC – International Ship Security Certificate km – kilometers kPa – kilo Pascal [1 kPa equals 20.886 psf] kW - kilowatts [1 kW equals 1.34 horsepower (hp)] Literage (lighterage) – small boats (pusher boat, tug, etc) used for in-stream cargo discharge operations LO/LO – Lift-on/Lift-off loading/discharging process LTON or LT - Long Ton (2,240 pounds weight) m – meter m3 – cubic meter Master - Of the Vessel identified in Box 7 MARPOL – International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships MDR – Medical Department Representative. A person assigned solely to provide medical care and operate a clinic aboard Ship, as compared to a commercial M-PIC (see below).

MILSTRIP – Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures.

MPF – Maritime Prepositioning Force MPF(E) – Maritime Prepositioning Force, Enhanced MPS – Maritime Prepositioning Ship M&R - Maintenance and Repair Maintenance - As defined by the Department Of Defense Dictionary through http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/dod_dictionary/ MAREP - Message generated by maritime surface forces to report on surface, subsurface, air or special interests units operating in Maritime environment.

MR - Medical Representative MEDEVAC - Medical Evacuation; usually to the nearest medical treatment facility.

MIB - Marine Index Bureau MT – Measurement Ton (forty cubic feet, volume measurement) MOA - Memorandum of Agreement M-PIC – Medical Person in Charge aboard a commercially manned Ship. This is generally a collateral duty of the Master or Chief Mate for first aid purposes.

Moderate Weather - Conditions up to sustained winds of Beaufort Force 5 and sea state 4.

MOTCO – Military Ocean Terminal, Concord, CA MOTSU - Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point, NC MSC - U.S. Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command MSFSC - U.S. Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Fleet Support Command MSCHQ – Headquarters, Military Sealift Command, Washington, DC NAVSEA - Naval Sea Systems Command NEURS - Navy Energy Usage Report System NICN - Navy Item Control Number NCIS - Naval Criminal Investigative Service NGW – New Generation Wideband satellite communications system (prototype) NM- Nautical Miles NMCARS - Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement NOR – Notice of Readiness Owner - That entity exercising commercial control of the Vessel identified in Box 7; interchangeable with “Contractor” and “Offeror” and to include disponent owners and all the Shipowner’s and disponent owner’s agents, employees, independent Contractors, Master, Officers, and crew.

OAA – Ordnance Accounting Ashore O&M - Operations and Maintenance OCI – Onboard Condition Inspection – Survey of Vessel conducted by N75, N4 and MSC medical personnel to assess material condition, appearance, mission equipment readiness and confirm compliance with contractual requirements.

ODS - Ozone Depleting Substances OPCON - Operational Control by Military Authority Operation - Operation includes the daily, or other periodic starting, stopping, adjusting, inspecting, lubricating, etc. of the mechanical, electrical and auxiliary systems and equipment; watch standing and conducting rounds to maintain Ship's status.

OPNAVINST - Chief of Naval Operations Instruction OPORD - Operational Order OPSEC - Operations Security OTSR - Optimum Track Ship Routing P&I - Marine protection and indemnity insurance Paying Office - Identified in Box 25 of SF-33 Place - Any berth, dock, anchorage, submarine line, alongside any Vessel or lighter or any other place whatsoever to which Charterer is entitled to direct the Vessel hereunder Psf – Pounds per square foot (load measurement) Psi - Pounds per square inch (pressure measure) PREREP – An alternate form of the LOGREP message, the PREREP specifies time arrival time and date, purpose of visit, port services required and other requirements.

Readiness - See Section H-6 below Reduced Operational Status (ROS) - see Section H-16 below RFP - Request for Proposals; interchangeable with solicitation RO/RO – Roll-on/Roll-off loading/discharging process ROS - Reduced operational status SDWT - Deadweight capacity, to assigned summer mean draft Speed – Derived by dividing the total hours at sea on any given sea passage (as show in the Vessel’s log)—after excluding any hours of non-moderate weather and any sea passage covered by an off-hire calculation—into the total miles at sea on the given sea passage.

SWL - Safe Working Load t – Metric Ton (weight measurement) TEU – Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (Cargo container of 20 foot length, 8 foot height, 8 foot width, or size/volume/cargo capacity measurement equal to same) TIN - Taxpayer Identification Number USCG - United States Coast Guard USD – U.S. Dollars Vessel - Identified at Box 7 VSP – Vessel Security Plan VSO – Vessel Security Officer (same as ATO/Anti-Terrorism Officer and Force Protection Officer/FPO) WOG - Without guarantee – Certain clauses of this RFP/Contract provide information for planning purposes, but are not guaranteed. Information provided “without guarantee” is information for which, if there is a change, such change will not be considered a valid basis for a Contractor request for equitable adjustment or Contractor claim.

E- 2 Sovereign Immunity.

General. The Owner shall operate the Vessel and related Vessel systems and equipment in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the classification society under which it is classed (see also E-3.3.2).

· Sovereign Immunity. The Master, while performing Ship operations, shall advise foreign authorities that the Vessel under this Contract is a sovereign immune Vessel of the United States. Privileges of this status 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. The Contractor shall observe all guidelines found in ALMSC 020/06 and 026/09 and (Sovereign Immunity guidelines for MSC Ship Masters), which shall be provided upon Contract award.

· 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.

· 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 shall 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.

E-3 Mission.

E-3.1 Planning. The Vessel is to be employed in worldwide trade for the transportation and/or prepositioning of cargo (including but not limited to hazardous cargoes, explosives, ammunition, vehicular, containerized and general cargoes); and for military readiness, in accordance with the terms of this Charter.

E-3.2 Preposition Location. For planning purposes, Diego Garcia and Korea may, without guarantee, be considered the prepositioning locations of the Vessel. However, actual prepositioning location assigned by the Charterer may vary.

E-3.2.1 Operational Tempo (OPTEMPO). It is estimated, without guarantee, that the Vessel will be at anchor 80% of the Charter period and underway 20% of the Charter period while on-station, including positioning time to and from the deployment area (estimate 20 days each way, total 40 days). The operating tempo may vary. The Vessel shall be capable of deployment to worldwide locations within 24 hours of notification by the Operational Commander designated by the U.S. Navy. The environmental control system shall be capable of operating and maintaining environmental parameters as specified in paragraph E-3.5.3 “Controlled Cargo Environment System” despite Vessel prepositioning in areas with extreme heat, such as the Persian Gulf, or extreme cold. Underway periods shall consist of independent steaming, convoy operations, transit to/from selected ports for Vessel and cargo maintenance, bunkering, or for cargo discharging/loading operations.

E-3.3 Warranty/Description of Vessel (MSC 5252.246-9806 (Aug 2005)).

E-3.3.1 General. The Owner warrants that the Vessel performing under this Charter Party shall be in full conformity with the requirements of this Charter Party, from the time of delivery and thereafter during the currency of this Charter Party. In particular the Owner warrants that the Vessel is as described in Part B of this Charter Party and that the Vessel shall be under U.S. flag upon delivery (see DFARS 252.247-7025 at Section I concerning requirements for reflagging work in U.S. shipyards). Should any specification of the Owner in the contract be in excess of a required specification elsewhere in this contract, the Owner’s specification shall prevail over the required specification.

E-3.3.2 Regulatory Compliance. The Owner warrants that the Vessel and all Associated Equipment shall be in full compliance with all applicable international conventions and all applicable laws, regulations, and other requirements of the nation of registry and of the nation(s) and local jurisdictions to whose port(s) and/or place(s) the Vessel may be ordered hereunder. The Vessel shall additionally operate in compliance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. The Vessel shall be delivered and maintained in the highest class of a recognized classification society of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) and be in compliance with all current safety, health, and pollution regulations promulgated by appropriate authorities, including the latest applicable ISO/IMO regulations. The Owner further warrants that the Vessel shall have onboard all certificates, records, or other documents required by the aforesaid conventions, laws, regulations, and requirements, including a Certificate of Financial Responsibility meeting the requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard and promulgated pursuant to the U.S. Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, and/or the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

E-3.3.3 Complement. The Owner warrants that the Vessel shall have an efficient and legally sufficient complement of Masters, Officers, and crew with adequate training and experience in the operation of all of the Vessel’s equipment.

E-3.3.4 Fuel and speed warranty.

E-3.3.4.1 Moderate weather: service speeds.

E-3.3.4.1.1 Laden. The Owner warrants that, unless otherwise ordered by the Charterer, the Vessel is capable of maintaining, throughout the period of this Charter Party, the average speed in knots identified in Box 87 on any given moderate-weather passage from sea buoy to sea buoy while fully laden to summer marks. On any such passage as just described at the average speed identified in Box 87, daily fuel consumption in net barrels shall be at the average rate(s) identified in Boxes 89 and 91, for the grade(s)/viscosity(ies) therein identified to be consumed.

E-3.3.4.1.2 Ballast. The Owner warrants that, unless otherwise ordered by the Charterer, the Vessel is capable of maintaining, throughout the period of this Charter Party, the average speed in knots identified in Box 88 on any given moderate-weather passage from sea buoy to sea buoy while in a ballast condition. On any such passage as just described at the average speed identified in Box 88, daily fuel consumption in net barrels shall be at the average rate(s) identified in Boxes 90 and 91, for the grade(s)/viscosity (ies) therein identified to be consumed.

E-3.3.4.2 Moderate Weather - Variable Speeds. For periods during which the Charterer orders the Vessel to operate at speeds other than those identified in Boxes 87 or 88, the Owner warrants that the Vessel's total fuel consumption (including all auxiliaries) in net barrels at those ordered speeds in moderate weather shall be at the average rates identified in Boxes 94a. and 94b. for the stated speed, range, and load conditions for the grade(s)/viscosity (ies) therein identified to be consumed.

E-3.3.4.3 Auxiliaries. The Owner warrants that the Vessel's fuel consumption (underway/steaming/laden) in net barrels for all auxiliaries, in addition to any fuel consumption identified in Boxes 89 or 90, shall be at the average rate identified in Box 91 for the grades/viscosities therein identified to be consumed, regardless of speed or weather conditions.

E-3.3.4.4 Idle Periods. The Owner warrants that the Vessel's fuel consumption in net barrels (including all auxiliaries) during all periods at anchor or alongside berth shall be at the average rate identified in Box 92, for the grade(s)/viscosity(ies) therein identified to be consumed.

E-3.3.5 Remedies. Should actual performance or readiness condition of the Vessel show any failure to satisfy one or more warranties or other Charter requirements not due to the fault of the Charterer, the charter hire may be equitably decreased, this Charter may be terminated, or the Vessel may be placed off-hire, at the Charterer's option so as to compensate the Charterer to the extent of such failure. In all cases the Owner shall bear the cost of excessive fuel consumption resulting from the Owner’s breach of its fuel warranties. The foregoing remedies shall not limit other recoveries available under law or within this charter.

E-3.4 Other compliances. The Owner shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this Contract.

E-3.4.1 Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts. The Owner agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. 327, et seq., Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act; 41 U.S.C. 51-58, Anti-Kickback Act of 1986; 41 U.S.C. 265 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. 423 relating to procurement integrity.

E-3.5 Vessel Requirements.

E-3.5.1 Vessel Specification/Capability and Cargo Description. The Vessel shall meet the following minimum specifications:

· U.S. Flag: The Vessel shall be U.S. Flagged upon delivery.

· Vessel Age: U.S. built Vessels are not subject to any age restriction. Any non-U.S. built Vessel requiring reflagging shall not exceed 30 years in age at time of delivery; except if Vessel has undergone substantial rebuilding/life extension (to be determined on a case by case basis with consideration given to significant design features or improvements made to increase the Vessel’s reliability, operability, and life expectancy). Additionally, any Vessel built in a foreign Shipyard shall have a minimum of one (1) year’s documented performance history at the time of offer submission.

· Classified Requirement: Vessel shall conform to certain classified Vessel requirements contained in Appendix Q. Any person viewing this information must hold a security clearance of SECRET or higher.

· Speed: The Vessel shall be capable of maintaining an average speed of sixteen (16) knots in moderate weather when fully laden.

· Range: The Vessel shall have a minimum operating range of 13,000 nautical miles (nm) at sixteen (16) knots when fully laden in conditions of moderate weather.

· Endurance: The Vessel shall have an endurance of 6,500 nm after 60 days of normal on-station operations (e.g., an OPTEMPO of 80% at anchor/in port and 20% underway).

· Breadth: The Vessel must be capable of transiting the Panama Canal.

· Draft: The maximum summer mean draft when laden with 900 TEU, comprised of the 487 TEU mission cargo identified in Attachment N plus 413 TEU weighing 27,959 lbs. each, bunkered for 13,000 nautical miles and using class constants is 34 feet in saltwater.

· Berthing: The Vessel shall be capable of messing and berthing a minimum of twenty-five (25) Government personnel (in addition to crew). Lounge and recreation facilities shall be made available to embarked Government personnel.

· Interoperability with MS Office programs (Office 2007 or newer) to enable file transfers. To ensure Air Force cargo operations at ports are not impeded the following are required:

· Ability to transfer and receive e-mail data files and attachments in Microsoft Excel (2007 or newer) format up to 20 megabytes (MB) in size.

· Ability to send and receive cargo load data files in Microsoft Outlook (2007 or newer) format up to 10 MB.

· Vessel must have current Weight and Balance software.

· Data Access: Key ship’s crew enabled, authorized and issued active Common Access Cards (CAC) to allow receipt of encrypted data files.

· Stowage: Cargo shall be stowed in accordance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (cargo breakdown provided in Attachment N, “Mission Cargo Data”).

· Mission Capacity: Vessel shall have a minimum 900 TEU capacity. However, within the constraints of safety, security, net explosive weight, compatibility, or other considerations the Government may utilize the entire vessel capacity regardless of the minimum requirement. The Government will furnish all containers required to accommodate mission cargo; these containers will measure 20’L X 8’W X 8’6”H. Primary cargo listed in Attachment N will be environmentally controlled.

· Climate Control: Air conditioning/Dehumidification (AC/DH) systems shall be installed to provide for a minimum 600 TEU capacity. If the vessel is equipped with cocoons used for the stowage of any of the 600 TEU containers, the cocoons must meet the reliability, sustainability, and construction requirements of Sections E-3.5.1 through E-3.5.3.10. Environmental/climate control for 600 TEU must provide 50% (or less) relative humidity and 85 degrees (or less) Fahrenheit. Empty containers and/or temporary munitions cargo do not require climate control and may be above/below deck.

· Cargo Hold Fixed Spray Water Cooling System: A fixed water spray cooling system that meets the requirements of SOLAS II-2/54 is required in areas to be used for carrying ammunition containers. This requirement is in addition to SOLAS regulation II-2/53, Fire protection arrangements in cargo spaces. The cooling water spray system is required regardless of current proposed Ship Regulatory Body acceptance of existing cargo hold fire-fighting.

Cranes: Vessel shall be outfitted with two 30 long ton (LT) electriE-hydraulic cargo cranes capable of loading and unloading the cargo containers listed in Attachment N. The cranes shall be maintained in a serviceable condition and certified in accordance with 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1918, Safety and Health Regulations for Longshoring, Subpart B, Gear Certification; Supart F, Vessel’s Cargo Handling Gear; and 29 CFR 1919, Gear Certification. Ganty cranes are preferred to pedestal cranes for operational safety and expediency. All crane cabs shall be air conditioned/dehumidified.

Ship’s crew must be trained or certified (as applicable) and capable of operating ship’s gantry/cargo cranes to load/unload containers laden with AA&E as needed to meet Air Force port operations and mission schedules.

· Stores Gear: The Vessel shall have stores cranes or booms capable of working stores without impeding cargo operations.

· Self Sustaining Capability: The Vessel shall be self-sustaining at all hatches loaded with mission cargo.

· Fender System: Vessel shall be equipped with port and starboard fender system supporting lighterage, watercraft, or high-speed Vessels to moor safely alongside in order to conduct in stream cargo operations while at anchor. Fenders shall be foam or similar (NOT pneumatic/gas) and deployable/retrievable by Ship’s crew.

· Armory Storage: The Government shall provide the ship with small arms including the requirement of two (2) Air Force 9MM firearms and 500 rounds of 9MM ammunition. The Vessel shall be equipped with: (Please see Section E-18.2.1)

· A class-5 gun safe

· A ship’s armory or any other suitable magazine for the above for use by the ship’s crew to provide Force Protection (FP) within the life lines of the ship. The Contractor shall maintain the security and stowage of the weapons and ammunition in accordance with OPNAVINST 5530.3 (series) and COMSCINST 5530.0 (series).

· Transport Capability: Vessel shall be capable of transporting up to Category II Arms, Ammunitions, and Explosives (AA&E) IAW Dod 4500.9R, Chapter 205, Part II (Cargo Movement), Defense Transportation Regulation.

E-3.5.2 Cargo Gear. The Vessel shall have all lashing gear and tie-downs necessary to secure all container cargo loaded onboard. The Vessel shall be equipped with cargo handling equipment; including two (2) certified auto-locking spreader bars with a SWL of 27 tons sufficient to operate a minimum of two (2) holds simultaneously. The spreader bars shall be certified by an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) accredited agency in accordance with 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1918.61 (b), Safety E-9and Health Regulations for Longshoring, 1918 App IV, Special Gear and Container Spreader Test Requirements (Mandatory). Alternating one (1) crane between two (2) holds to meet this requirement is not acceptable. The crew shall operate and maintain all cargo handling equipment to the highest commercial marine standards. Vessel shall be powered to operate all cargo gear simultaneously with all other required Vessel equipment such as, but not limited to, AC/DH, hook services, anchor windlass, and mooring winches.

E-3.5.3 Controlled Cargo Environment System.

E-3.5.3.1 Requirement. The Owner shall provide a Vessel fitted with an operational and efficient automated environmental control system that maintains cargo stowed below deck and/or within cocoon(s) (if vessel is cocoon equipped) in a controlled cargo environment. The system shall automatically collect and store relative humidity, temperature and air flow data, generate printed reports on a weekly basis and on demand, be e-mail capable, and download collected data onto a compact disk (CD).

E-3.5.3.2 Controlled Cargo Environment. The controlled cargo environment system shall run automatically, maintain environmentally controlled air in constant circulation (blowers always running), and shall be adequate in capability to ensure all cargo is maintained not exceeding a maximum of 85 degrees Fahrenheit and not exceeding 50% relative humidity within the design operating conditions. The design conditions are determined via psychrometric chart with a high limit of 110 degrees Fahrenheit dry bulb, 95 degrees Fahrenheit wet bulb, and 93 degrees Fahrenheit sea water and a low limit of 50 degrees Fahrenheit dry bulb, 43 degrees Fahrenheit wet bulb, and 30 degrees Fahrenheit sea water (a graphical design exhibit is available upon request). The environmental control system shall maintain all required specifications in any climatic condition worldwide. The controlled cargo environment parameters of a maximum of 85 degrees Fahrenheit and 50% relative humidity or less shall be achieved within 30 days of completion of cargo on-load.

E-3.5.3.3 Environmental Control and Monitoring Sensors. The Vessel shall be fitted with a minimum of one (1) relative humidity and one (1) air temperature sensor for every 150,000 cubic feet of cargo hold volume. At a minimum, there shall be not less than two (2) relative humidity and two (2) air temperature sensors per cargo hold. Sensors shall be re-locatable using detachable extension cables, and mounted within cargo holds on interior surfaces only, away from any surface in contact with the ocean, ballast/fuel tanks, or solar loading. Airflow sensors shall be located at each air circulation blower and will register blower operation. In addition to cargo hold sensors, there shall also be one (1) ambient air temperature sensor and one (1) seawater temperature sensor. At a minimum, relative humidity sensors shall be accurate to plus or minus three (3) percent within 20% to 95% relative humidity, and temperature sensors accurate to plus or minus one-half (.5) degree Fahrenheit with a minimum measurement range of -0 to +140 degrees Fahrenheit.

E-3.5.3.4 Recorded Data. Cargo hold relative humidity and air temperature data, blower operation, and sea water and ambient air temperature data shall be taken in five (5) minute intervals and stored in average thirty (30) minute intervals using a MS Excel compatible report format. Data shall be time and date stamped by an internal clock/calendar set to Greenwich Mean Time. The monitoring system shall store data for a period of not less than five (5) years.

E-3.5.3.5 Required Environmental Data Submissions. The Contractor shall submit an environmental control report on a weekly and monthly basis. Sample of such reports are available upon request.

E-3.5.3.5.1 Composition of Weekly Environmental Control Report. The weekly environmental control report shall be submitted to MSCHQ PM3, the cargo sponsor, the cognizant MSC Area Commander, and the cognizant MPS Squadron Commander. The report shall depict the previous seven (7) days’ worth of environmental data in three (3) separate and distinct data tables. The first data table shall report for each of the previous seven (7) days the average daily relative humidity of each cargo hold. The second data table shall report for each of the previous seven (7) days the average daily air temperature for each cargo hold, the ambient air temperature, and the sea water temperature. The third table shall report for each of the previous seven (7) days the number of circulation blowers running versus the total number of blowers in the system.

E-3.5.3.5.2 Composition of Monthly Environmental Control Report. In addition to the weekly environmental control report, the Owner shall download and submit to MSCHQ PM3 and the cargo sponsor a monthly compilation of recorded data, on a compact disk (CD).

E-3.5.3.6 Maintenance of Reports. A copy of each weekly and monthly environmental control report shall be maintained onboard the Vessel for the life of the Contract.

E-3.5.3.7 Controlled Cargo Environment Physical Monitoring Requirement. The Master shall ensure physical monitoring of the controlled cargo environment is conducted at least once daily.

E-3.5.3.8 Installation Acceptance and General Layout Drawings. General layout drawings depicting cargo environmental control zones and the locations of all environmental equipment, including sensor locations, shall be submitted to the cognizant MSCHQ representative for approval not later than 60 days after Contract award. Mathematical calculations used to determine size and quantity of AC/DH equipment needed to meet minimum contractual requirements shall also be submitted not later than sixty (60) days after Contract award. Vessel shall not be taken on-hire until the MSC representative is satisfied the environmental control system will meet minimum Contract requirements. Updated general layout drawings shall be submitted to the MSC representative following acceptance of system installation.

E-3.5.3.9 Cocoon Reliability and Sustainability. All cocoon(s) used to stow cargo shall be constructed to withstand 100 mph winds and associated rolling seas.

E-3.5.3.10 Cocoon Construction. Cocoon(s) must be constructed in such a manner as to allow cargo discharge operations to commence within six (6) hours of Vessel arrival. Cocoon(s) shall be capable of being dismantled with minimal degradation/damage (i.e., cocoon(s) can be reused). Cocoon(s) shall be designed to open by rolling within itself (accordion style) or aside rather than exist as a box structure which must be disassembled to commence cargo discharge operations. The time required to ready the Vessel for sea after the loading of the last piece of cargo shall not exceed 96 hours.

E-3.5.4 Cargo Provisions. Primary cargo will include USAF explosive munitions with a minimum of 2.7 million pounds of Net Explosive Weight (NEW). The USAF must have the ability to change the cargo quantity and type, and NEW up to vessel capacity. Attachment N describes, without guarantee, the most likely cargo, including types, Unit Codes (UTC), quantity. Security Category, number of containers, weights of loaded containers New Explosive Weight (N.E.W), Hazard Classification, Compatibility Group, and United Nations (UN numbers).

E-3.5.5 Other Vessel Specifications.

E-3.5.5.1 Dry-docking. Upon delivery, the Vessel shall conform to USCG regulations for extended tailshaft examination intervals found in 46 CFR 61.20-21 and for extended dry-dock examination interval found in 46 CFR 91.40-3(d) through (g). In addition, the Vessel shall not require dry-docking for credit during the Charter Period.

E-3.5.5.2 Tin-Free Delivery. Vessel shall deliver free of tin-based coating. Vessels requiring re-coating shall be stripped down to bare metal before repainting with suitable coating. Additionally, hulls requiring repainting shall be fleeted.

E-3.5.6 Other Vessel Requirements.

E-3.5.6.1 Reliability. The Vessel shall have reliable Vessel systems that are warranted to perform consistently and shall provide the capabilities as specified in this section. The Vessel shall have onboard spares for each type of boom/crane motor, boom/crane power cable, and boom/crane luffing and hoist cable. To increase the reliability of crane controls, crane cabs shall be air conditioned and dehumidified.

E-3.5.6.2 Air Draft. The maximum allowable air draft when in a light or ballast condition is 135 feet.

E-3.5.6.3 Boat Fueling Station. The Vessel shall be capable of fueling a small boat alongside. The Vessel shall have a diesel fuel system connected to one (1) on-deck fueling station with the necessary attached piping, pumps, hoses, tanks and filler nozzles. The fueling system shall be USCG approved.

E-3.5.6.4 Bunkering. The Vessel shall be capable of being bunkered from a fuel barge or tanker alongside at anchor using standard six-inch hose flanges with camlock fittings. MARPOL regulations for taking samples during bunkering shall apply.

E-3.5.6.5 Accommodation Ladders. The Vessel shall be fitted with accommodation ladders on both port and starboard sides, leading aft, and be fitted with one lower boat-landing platform (capable of handling lighterage, watercraft and high speed Vessels). The platform shall be attached to the hull with padeyes or clips and be adequately fendered. Fenders shall be foam or similar material (not pneumatic or gas), and be deployable/retrievable by Vessel’s crew.

E-3.5.6.6 Water-Making Capability. The Vessel shall have the capacity to produce and store thirty (30) tons of potable water per day at anchor in tropical waters (average seawater temperature 83 degrees Fahrenheit) in a Public Health Service approved system.

E-3.5.6.7 Laundry Equipment. The Vessel shall have laundry equipment sufficient in size to meet Officer, crew, and Government personnel needs in addition to the Vessel's laundry needs.

E-3.5.7 Pollution Control. (See Section E-9).

E-3.5.7.1 MSD. The Vessel shall be fitted with a USCG-approved marine sanitation device and bilge/oily water separator as well as a waste oil or dirty ballast tank that possesses a minimum of thirty (30) days’ capacity. Personnel shall be made aware of the health aspects when working with MSD equipment.

E-3.5.7.2 Incinerator. The Vessel shall be fitted with an incinerator that is cable of burning both solid waste and waste oil. Any incinerator installed shall meet Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78. It is anticipated the Vessel will be required to use the incinerator to dispose of waste oil if prepositioned at Diego Garcia.

E-3.5.7.3 Waste Oil Reduction. The Vessel shall employ methods, both through installed equipment and operational practices, to minimize waste oil generation.

E-3.5.8 Spare Parts Storage Space. The Vessel shall be equipped with an allowance of spare parts (in addition to those required by regulatory bodies) and commensurate storage space sufficient for six (6) months usage in an isolated area.

E-3.5.8.1 Onboard Stores. The Vessel shall deliver with dry stores (general resupply items) sufficient to remain on station for a period of two (2) months. The Vessel shall be capable of storing ninety (90) days dry provisions and sixty (60) days chilled/frozen provisions in storerooms or in containers. Ship's stores/provisions to meet above endurance will be on hand upon arrival at the prepositioning site. Dry provisions shall not be allowed to go below thirty (30) days’ endurance.

E-3.5.8.2 Paint Locker. The Vessel shall have a paint locker with paint adequate for two (2) months usage on-station. The Vessel shall carry scaling equipment and staging on board to maintain its topside material condition.

E-3.5.9 Miscellaneous Equipment. The Vessel shall deliver with the following equipment:

· Two (2) VHF-FM transceivers with chargers

· Two (2) trash dumpsters, capable of being offloaded at anchor and large enough to hold five (5) days of normal refuse.

· One (1) set bridge wing signal lights

· One (1) set convoy flags and pennants

· 5: Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) conforming to the following minimum specifications:

· Maximum Beam width: +/- 15 deg at 1 KHZ - 3 db

· Min Volume: 146 db at 1 meter, 95 db at 300 meters

· Min Usable Range: Intelligent speech at 300 meters

· Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

· Subject to the requirements of the paragraph below, the Contractor shall provide at least one (1) AED unit. Unless otherwise specified in Box 6, all AEDs must be FDA approved and be suitable for Shipboard use. The Vessel's Medical Person-in-Charge shall be trained to operate and maintain the AEDs.

· The Contractor shall provide sufficient AEDs, stored in a location ready for use, to ensure that response time to Shipboard medical emergencies does not exceed five (5) minutes from any location on the Vessel. AEDs shall be stored in a location that is accessible to trained rescuers.

E-3.5.10 Vessel Name. The Government shall have the option to require the Contractor to change the name of any Vessel chartered to a name of the Government’s choice at no additional cost to the Government.

E-4 Crew Qualifications.

E-4.1 Crew as Agents of Owner. The Master, Officers, and crew of this Vessel shall be appointed or hired by the Owner and shall be deemed to be the servants and agents of the Owner at all times, including during cargo operations, except as otherwise specified in this Charter. The Master of the Vessel shall be under the direction of the Charterer with regard to the employment of the Vessel but shall not be under Charterer's orders with regard to navigation, care, and custody of the Vessel. The Ship’s crew shall be trained, qualified and medically fit sufficient to accomplish the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and consistent with the Ship's mission. The Master, Officers and unlicensed crew shall be U.S. citizens; The Master, Officers, and entire crew shall be able to adequately communicate in spoken and written English and possess valid and current certificates, licenses, and documents. Deck and Engine Officers shall meet requirements of the USCG and STCW and possess current, valid USCG licenses, including Radar Observer endorsement for Deck Officers, commensurate with the tonnage and classification of the Ship. GMDSS operators and maintainers are to be properly licensed and certified. Licensed personnel shall have the necessary endorsements on their USCG Merchant Mariner's Document for the job to which they are assigned. All shall hold valid U.S. passports for the full length of this assignment.

E-4.1.1 Conduct of Master, Officers, and Crew. If the Charterer shall have reason to be dissatisfied with the conduct of the Master, Officers, or crew, the Owner shall, on receiving particulars of the complaint, investigate the matter and, if necessary, make a change in personnel.

E-4.1.2 Crew Appearance. The Owner shall ensure that the appearance, dress and behavior of the officers and crew are a credit to the Government. Accordingly, the Contractor shall establish and enforce appropriate dress and grooming standards approved by COR for Shipboard personnel (e.g., khakis or white coveralls for officers and blue for unlicensed crewmembers) in order to distinguish officers from non-officer crew and to facilitate the identification of non-crew personnel.

E-4.2 Crew Screening. The Owner shall comply with COMSCINST 5521.1 (series), which is the primary reference on crew vetting matters and establishes personnel screening standards for MSC Ships.

E-4.2.1 Vetting Process. Upon delivery and as necessary, crew members and non-crew members must be submitted separately for vetting using the procedures below. All persons, to include crew, vendor and non-Government transients granted unescorted access onboard the Vessel shall be vetted by the El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC).

E-4.2.2 Crew Members. The Owner shall submit the Full Name, Billet, SSN, Date of Birth, Birth Country, U.S. Passport Number and Nationality (country listed on passport) for all crew members to MSCHQ/PM3 using the Government provided MSC/EPIC Force Protection Personnel/Crew list Submission Template to allow screening by the El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC). The template must be filled out in its entirety by the Contractor and resubmitted electronically in Microsoft Excel format to the Government, at the following PM3 mailbox MSCHQPM3EPIC@NAVY.MIL. Submit crewmembers as they are identified to go to the Ship(s). When a crew member is replaced, only submit that crewmember instead of submitting the entire crew list again when the new crewmember is submitted. All new personnel must be screened at the beginning of the hiring process prior to being sent to the Ship. All personnel shall be resubmitted every time they join/rejoin a Vessel, upon a change in Contract or Contractor, upon transfer from one Ship to another, and at least once in each 12-month period.

E-4.2.3 Non Crew Members. The Owner shall submit the same information required above for all other Contractor personnel for whom unescorted access to the Ships is required not to exceed 30 days. Non-crew members shall be submitted on one separate template for each different company, and those visiting the same Ship in CONUS multiple times during any availability period need only be submitted once in 90 days. Non crew members visiting multiple Ships operated under this Contract and located in the same port region may be submitted once and visit multiple Ships.

· MSC PM3 will notify the Owner of any anomalous screening results requiring further action or investigation.

· Emails containing the Microsoft Excel attachment shall be written as follows:

· Subject line format is as follows: FOUO - PRIVACY SENSITIVE - EPIC – PM3 - NAME of SHIP - CREW or NON-CREW

· Body of email is to begin and end as follows: FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE. ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES

· Submitter's name, company, address, and telephone number must be included in the email.

· Scanned lists are unacceptable. Additionally, if there is a scheduled crew change or rotation of any percentage of such, the above information is to be provided at least four (4) working days prior to departing (home or assignment) to report to the Vessel.

· The Microsoft Excel attachment shall be password protected using the Microsoft password option. The password will be provided by MSCHQ N34. Access to personal information by Contractor employees shall be on a need to know basis. To obtain the password, contact PM3 mailbox MSCHQPM3EPIC@NAVY.MIL

· A Microsoft attachment can be password protected as follows: Open the template (spreadsheet) and click on Tools and then Options. In the Options drop down menu, click on Security. Then enter the password and click on OK. Then you will be asked to re-enter the password. Password is case sensitive.

E-4.3 Common Access Cards.

E-4.3.1 Common Access Card (CAC). The Common Access Card is Government Furnished Property. The Contractor shall ensure that the top two (2) officers (Master and Chief Mate) serving aboard the Vessel(s) under this Contract are issued a CAC. The CAC shall not be used for any unauthorized purpose. Fees associated with obtaining CAC’s are for the Contractor’s account.

E-4.3.2 Authorized Personnel.