N32205-17-R-3520.docx

N3220517R3520

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

PREAMBLE

MSC SOLICITATION N32205-17-R-3520

DRY TIME

UNDER FAR PART 15

1. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is a solicitation for offers to perform a Charter Party (the “contract” or “Charter”) in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.

2. The Charter, when awarded, will consist of the completed Standard Form SF-33, this Preamble, the Box format, included in Section B as completed by the offeror, Section B, “Supplies or Services and Prices” through Section J, “List of Attachments,” and all Attachments listed in Section J as completed by the offeror

3. The signature of the Contracting Officer on the SF-33 signifies acceptance of the Contractor’s proposal and award of the Charter. The SF-33, the Box format, Sections B through J, and Attachments listed in Section J contain in full all of the amendments, references, responses, deletions, additions and interlineations made by both parties to the RFP and the proposal as of the Charter Party date. In the event that there is any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this solicitation and those in an Offeror’s proposal, this solicitation shall control, unless the Offeror clearly indicates that it has offered terms and conditions inconsistent with this solicitation and the Government has accepted the changed terms and conditions. All references to boxes in Section B through M shall be to the Box format unless otherwise stated.

4. Each part and each portion of each part of this Charter Party shall be deemed severable, and should any part or any portion thereof be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining Parts and portions thereof shall continue in full force and effect. The headings herein are for the sake of convenience and reference only, and shall not affect the interpretation of this Charter Party.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

FIRM PERIOD CHARTER HIRE

FFP

Firm Period Charter Hire NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

PSC Code: V124

FIRM PERIOD REIMBURSABLES

NET AMT

DELIVERY AND REDELIVERY

Delivery and Redelivery Costs

NET AMT

FFP

Option 1 Charter Hire NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

NET AMT

NET AMT

FFP

Option 2 Charter Hire NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

NET AMT

FFP

Option 2 Reimbursables

NET AMT

FFP

Option 3 Charter Hire NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

NET AMT

FFP

Option 3 Reimbursables

NET AMT

FFP

Option 4 Charter Hire NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

NET AMT

FFP

Option 4 Reimbursables

NET AMT

FFP

Option to Extend the Contract IAW FAR 52.217-8 up to 180 Days NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

NET AMT

DRYTIME BOXES

Vessel(s):

1. Vessel(s) Required:

The vessel requirements are provided as Section C. Section C is hereby incorporated into the boxes for the purposes of FAR 52.212-4(as tailored) paragraph (s) ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (TAILORED).

See Block 75 for continuation.

2. Place / Range of Delivery: JEB Little Creek

3. Place / Range of Redelivery: JEB Little Creek

4. Charter Period):

PERIOD OF PERFORMACE: BASE PERIOD IS APPROXIMATELY 365 DAYS WITH 3-1 YEAR OPTIONS and a final 4th option of 11 mos.

5. Laydays:

Commencing/Cancelling : 180 DAYS AFTER AWARD

6. Terms/Conditions/Attachments added, deleted or modified:

Boxes 50 – 62 N/A

GENERAL DATA

7. Vessel/Flag/Year Built:

8. Proposal Firm Until:

9. Amendments Acknowledged (amendment numbers and dates):

10. Owner (style, address, phone, cell phone, pager, e-mail, fax):

11. Broker (address, phone, e-mail, fax):

12. Remittance address for hire (if other than box 10):

PRICING

FIRM PERIOD

NOT APPLICABLE

REDUCED OPERATIONAL STATUS RATE

NOT APPLICABLE

13. USD per diem

14. USD per diem

15. USD per diem

FIRST OPTION PERIOD

NOT APPLICABLE

REDUCED OPERATIONAL STATUS RATE

NOT APPLICABLE

13A. USD per diem

14A. USD per diem

15A. USD per diem

SECOND OPTION PERIOD

NOT APPLICABLE

REDUCED OPERATIONAL STATUS RATE

NOT APPLICABLE

13B. USD per diem

14B. USD per diem

15B. USD per diem

THIRD OPTION PERIOD

NOT APPLICABLE

REDUCED OPERATIONAL STATUS RATE

NOT APPLICABLE

13C. USD per diem

14C. USD per diem

15C. USD per diem

FOURTH OPTION PERIOD

NOT APPLICABLE

REDUCED OPERATIONAL STATUS RATE

NOT APPLICABLE

13D. USD per diem

14D. USD per diem

15D. USD per diem

16. Indicate anticipated crewing arrangements during ROS (Less Than 10 Days) and ROS (10 Days and Longer): N/A

17. Other Costs:

20. Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) Status of Offeror and Vessel(s):

21. Vessel type and, if applicable, MARAD design type:

32. Beam (extreme)

a. (ft) b. (m)

33. Length Overall:

a. (ft) b. (m)

34. Immersion (on draft in Box 36):

a. (LT/in) b. (t/cm)

35. Length between perpendiculars:

a. (ft) b. (m)

36. Summer mean draft:

a. (ft) b. (m)

37. Deadweight capacity (on draft in Box 36):

a. (LT) b. (t)

38. Displacement, loaded (on draft in Box 36):

a. (LT/in) b. (t/cm)

39. Summer Load Line Freeboard:

a. (ft b. (m)

40. Shaft Horsepower/kilowatts:

a. (hp) b. (kW)

41. Brake Horsepower/kilowatts:

a. (hp) b. (kW)

44. Classification society entered and class assigned:

49. MarAd subsidized vessel: Yes _____ No ___

50. Total grain cubic capacity (cu ft / cubic meters underdeck, exclusive of deep tanks, wing tanks, reefer spaces, and spaces fitted with cell guides): N/A

51. Total Bale cubic capacity (cu ft / cubic meters underdeck, exclusive of deep tanks, wing tanks, reefer spaces, and spaces fitted with cell guides): N/A

52. Number of tween decks: N/A

53. Cargo Space N/A

a. Square footage of cargo space (note particularly total ft2, ft2 with 10 ft clearance, ft2 underdeck, Ro/Ro Space):

b. Square meters of cargo space (note particularly total m2, m2 with 3.048 m clearance, m2 underdeck, Ro/Ro Space):

54. Total underdeck container capacity (TEU/FEU): N/A

55. Total on-deck container capacity (TEU/FEU): N/A

56. Total refrigerated-container capacity (TEU/FEU, including number/style of outlets): N/A

57. Reefer-space capacity (cu ft / cu meters): N/A

58. Deep-tank capacity (cu ft/cu meters/bbls): N/A

59. Capacity of spaces fitted with cell guides (TEU): N/A

60. Amount and location of permanent ballast carried: N/A

61. General description of ramps (number, location, size, capacity, and type):

(note particularly weight of heaviest permissible vehicle in LT or t)

62. General description of cargo spaces and special features:

GEAR

63. Number/location/SWL capacity of winches, derricks, booms, and cranes:

CASUALTIES / DEFICIENCIES

64. Has vessel been involved in any serious grounding or collision within twelve months from the submission date of this proposal?

65. Are any deficiencies lodged by any regulatory body outstanding against the Vessel? (include full description if "yes")

FUEL CONSUMPTION AT SERVICE SPEEDS

66. Average warranted speed (knots, for laden, moderate weather):

67. Average warranted speed (knots, for ballast, moderate weather):

FUEL CONSUMPTION AT VARIABLE SPEEDS

72. Average fuel consumption (net bbls at 60 deg F for all grades and all engines/auxiliaries utilized while underway over moderate-weather passages at the speed, ranges, and grade(s) indicated):

73. Grades Consumed:

75. Cancellation Fee: The Contractor and Government agree the purpose of this clause is to induce the Contractor to offer to and to provide the required services when the Contractor otherwise would not offer to provide them because of the Contractor’s inability to recover its out-of-pocket costs in the event the Government does not exercise an option to extend the term of the contract or terminates the contract for the convenience of the Government.

In the event the Government does not exercise an option to extend the term of the contract or terminates the contract for convenience, the Contractor shall be entitled to not-to-exceed cancellation costs subject to the following conditions and according to the following schedule:

Prior to Delivery (of vessel) Vessel acquisition Reflagging Conversion/Modification

During Fixed Performance Period Vessel acquisition Reflagging Conversion/Modification

During 1st Option Performance Period Vessel acquisition Reflagging Conversion/Modification

During 2nd Option Performance Period Vessel acquisition Reflagging Conversion/Modification

"Cancellation costs" means, and only means, costs specifically identified by the Contractor in its proposal and actually incurred by the Contractor between contract award and vessel delivery to the Government including, and limited to, the following categories of costs: costs incurred by the Contractor for vessel acquisition, reflagging costs and modification, or conversion costs, and only to the extent such modification, or conversion costs were incurred in order for the vessel to meet contract requirements. The Government has sufficient working capital funds for these cancellation costs.

When requesting payment of cancellation costs, the Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer verifying that Contractor actually incurred the specified categories of cancellation costs prior to delivery of the vessel to the Government and the amount thereof.

The cancellation costs must be reasonable, allowable, and allocable to the contract as defined in FAR 31.201. The Government will not be obligated in any event to reimburse the Contractor for the specified categories of cancellation costs in excess of the amount allotted in the schedule above for each contract period regardless of anything to the contrary in the clause entitled "Termination for Convenience of the Government." The Contractor agrees that payment of the specified cancellation costs according to the schedule above for any contract period fully compensates the Contractor for the specified categories of cancellation costs. The Contractor waives any right it may have to claim any additional costs for the specified categories of cancellation costs in the event such cancellation costs become payable, whether as a result of a termination for convenience or as a result of the Government's failure to exercise an option. As used in this clause, the total amount payable by the Government for the specified categories of cancellation costs in the event the Government does not exercise an option or terminates the contract for convenience is as set forth in the schedule above.

This clause does not limit the rights of the Government under the clauses entitled “Default,” “Termination for Convenience of the Government,” “Loss of Vessel,” “No Cost Cancellation – Deficiencies,” “Remedies,” or “Excessive Time Lost.” The clauses entitled “Default,” “Loss of Vessel,” “No Cost Cancellation – Deficiencies,” “Remedies,” and “Excessive Time Lost” are not subject to cancellation costs.

Note: Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2401, the Government is prohibited from entering into a vessel charter that contains a substantial termination liability. Offerors who submit substantial termination liabilities will not be considered for award. A substantial termination liability is defined by the statute as:

i. An agreement by the U.S., under the contract, to pay an amount equal to or greater than 25% of the value of the vessel for the termination liability; or

ii. An agreement by the U.S., under the contract, to pay an amount equal to or greater than 50% of the value of the vessel for the sum of the termination liability and the value of the total payments attributable to capital-hire.

B-2 CHARTER HIRE

B-2 CHARTER HIRE

B-2.1 Hire Rates. Charter hire for services under this Charter Party shall be payable at the applicable rates stipulated in Boxes 13–15 and shall be earned at the expiration of each fifteen (15) days of the charter period. Except as otherwise provided herein, said hire rates shall be considered payment in full for all services of the Vessel and Associated Equipment under this Charter including all overtime, penalty time, bonuses, payments, and emoluments payable to Master, Officers, and crew for services under this Charter, irrespective of the geographic scope of said service. Said hire rates are exclusive of the costs of fuel and port charges, which are addressed at Section H-20 (Fuel) and H-30 (Port Charges and Expenses), respectively.

B-2.2 Loss of Vessel. Should the Vessel be either lost or missing, or become a constructive total loss, this Charter shall terminate and hire shall cease to be payable at the time of her loss or, if said time is unknown, at the time of the Vessel’s last received communication. If the Vessel should be off hire or missing when a payment of hire would otherwise be due, payment shall be made for all hire due for the charter period until the Vessel was lost or the last communication was received. Thereafter, payment shall be postponed until the off-hire period ceases or the safety of the Vessel is ascertained, as the case may be.

B-2.3 CLIN STRUCTURE. The CLIN structure may be unilaterally changed by the Government at award to accommodate the funding format.

FUNDING INFORMATION ONLY

(To be completed by the Government after contract award)

FOS

FOS

FOS

FOS

FOS

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

C1.0 Scope of Work/Mission. The following paragraphs describe the general Scope of the Performance Work Statement.

C1.1 General. Military Sealift Command (MSC) requests a U.S. flagged vessel which will function as a Maritime Support Vessel (MSV) supporting various size craft both organic and non-organic. The vessel will serve host to 29 sponsor personnel with the ability to surge to 44 sponsor personnel for a maximum of 90 days without re-supply. The vessel will also provide a platform to launch and recover small boats, refuel and reprovision, and assist with limited maintenance for small boats. In addition, the vessel will provide equipment stowage, messing, berthing, administrative/operational space, maintenance space, emergency towing and logistics services in support operations. The support vessel facilities are to be available during both day and night time operations. The Contractor shall operate all deck equipment to include the elevator, cranes, and davits.

C1.2 Operational support. Services shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Day and Night small boat launch and recovery operations.

b. ABS classed 30,000 lbs man-rated crane for small boat operations.

c. Refueling small craft onboard and alongside.

d. Logistics support (i.e. messing, berthing, communications and physical training facilities, etc…).

e. Other services described herein.

C1.2.1 Certifications. The vessel shall be inspected or certified by the USCG under 46 C.F.R. Chapter I, Sub Chapter I. The vessel shall be delivered and maintained in the highest class of a recognized classification society and be in compliance with all current safety, health, and pollution regulations promulgated by appropriate authorities, including the latest applicable IMO regulations. The contractor shall obtain and maintain the required launch and recovery certifications.

C1.3 Endurance. The support vessel must be capable of supporting at sea operations for 90 days without resupply. In addition, the support ship shall be able to operate up to and including sea state 5 and conduct boat operations up to and including sea state 3.

C1.3.1 Minimum range: 9,600 NM at 10kts.

C1.3.2 Minimum transit speed: 10 Knots sustained.

C1.3.3 Maximum draft: 15 feet

C1.3.4 Fuel. The vessel shall be capable of burning diesel fuel in order to receive fuel during FAS.

C1.3.4.1 Provision of Fuel. The Charterer shall ordinarily supply or cause to be supplied any or all of the fuel required by the Vessel during the period of this Charter. The grade of such fuel is to be specified by the Owner, and the grade supplied shall be at least that grade unless otherwise mutually agreed. The Offeror shall comply with applicable sections of the MSC Bunker Fuel Management (N0731-220.00-A) including the requirements in 3.9.4 and 3.16.2; The Requisition and Invoice Shipping Document (DD 1149) or other supporting documentation shall be emailed to the MCS Fuel Mailbox at MSFSC_N8_Fuel2@navy.mil within 24 hours. A copy shall also be provided to the MSC Program Office (email address to be provided after award). This document shall be signed, and dated with the the printed Name/title of the receiving official. The Receiving Official must review the delivery document (1149) with care to ensure that five blocks are filled in correctly. These are Block 3 – Ship To (must identify your vessel), Block 4.b – Federal stock number, description and coding (this states what product you received, usually DFM or JP5, and the Funding Code – always H9), block 4.d – Quantity Requested (quantity of fuel you received), Block 5 – requisition date (when you received fuel) and Block 6 – requisition number (vessel UIC will be the first 6 numbers). If any of these are incorrect notify the delivery ship and MSC Fuel Mailbox and Program Office within 24 hours. MSC must receive notification even if the delivery ship re-issues the DD1149.

C1.3.4.2 Delivery Bunkers. Upon delivery of the Vessel, the Owner shall present to the Contracting Officer a statement certified by the Owner or its authorized agent showing the amount and grade of fuel on board at the time of delivery with such additional verification as the Contracting Officer may require and the Charterer shall pay the Owner for such fuel at the current market price at the port of delivery upon certification and verification of such statement by the Contracting Officer, except that for charters where the vessel receives no bunkers during the course of the charter, the Charterer shall reimburse Owner for the amount of fuel used during the Charter at the current market rate at delivery port at time of delivery. The Charterer shall pay for the on-hire bunker survey if performed by an independent surveyor and required by the Contracting Officer. The Owner shall provide additional bunkers as may be required by the Charterer prior to the acceptance of the Vessel by the Charterer; and the Charterer shall reimburse the Owner all costs directly connected with the bunkering of the additional fuel, including but not limited to lighterage, dockage and similar charges, and taxes related therewith.

C1.4 Operational Control (OPCON). Specific OPCON will be identified after award.

C1.5 Area of Operations. Operations are anticipated to be conducted worldwide. It is intended for the vessel to be on station conducting independent operations in a remote environment.

C1.5.1. Operating Scenario:

e. Percent of time in port: 1%

C1.5.2. Delivery/Redelivery:

a. Delivery/Redelivery: Little Creek, VA

C1.5.3. Charter period: One (1) year firm period with (3) one-year periods and one (1) 11-month period.

C1.5.4. Layday: Within 180 days after award. The Government may accept the vessel anytime it is presented in full compliance with the contract. The Government may work concurrently with the Contractor to make government modifications at the same time the Contractor is making modifications; pending production schedule coordination and bi-lateral agreement. Contracting Officer acknowledgement of concurrent work and any associated schedule risks will be provided to all parties prior to the commencement of concurrent Government work.

C1.6 MSV Manning Plan. The Contractor shall submit a draft manning plan illustrating the crew level to meet all mission/Government requirements including crewing requirements mandated by USCG under 46 CFR 90 (Subchapter I) within 5 days of award. A copy of their final plan must be submitted within 30 days of award.

C1.65 Personnel Contingency Plan. The contractor shall develop a contingency plan adequate to ensure that there will be no interruption of operations and maintenance service due to labor disruption within the service provider's own labor force. The contingency plan must also include a plan to address substitution of personnel when qualified/trained personnel are not available due to leave, sickness, death, etc. The contractor shall submit the plan to the Contracting Officer thirty (30) calendar days after contract award.

C1.7 Communications. The vessel must meet all regulatory communication requirements for a vessel of its class and size.

C1.8 Government Work Spaces. The Contractor shall provide the following work spaces:

C1.8.1 Operations Room Requirements (Aft of Forward Pilothouse). The contractor shall furnish a dedicated and lockable planning conference room (SCIF capable, built to ICD 705 standards) with desk space to accommodate 15 GFE laptop computers with (4) GFE screens and (2) GFE printers. The space shall include tables, chairs, and multiple power outlets/strips to support GFE computer and data display equipment:

· The Contractor shall provide 12 electrical circuits with an outlet for every desk and (1) 220V source for GFE shredder;

· (5) 55” or greater TV screens (GFE) will be prewired with GFE mounts installed by the Contractor on aft bulkhead with an 18-in shelf for display computers with a power strip beneath it (AutoCAD provides details)

· Contractor provided Electrical Optical/Infrared Optical (EO/IO) camera feeds will be centrally located/terminated to a Contractor provided switching system in the operations room (for display on GFE large screens)

· Contractor shall ensure adequate cooling with a maximum temperature of 80 degrees F.

The Contractor shall ensure all cable runs from spaces to antennae platforms are less than 150 feet. The Operations Room shall have a single entry. The Contractor shall convert any additional entryways to emergency exits only. External windows to the space with adjacent passageways shall be blacked out.

C1.8.2 Sponsor Conference Room. The Contractor shall furnish a dedicated and lockable planning conference space for fifteen (15) personnel with desk space to accommodate fifteen (15) GFE laptop computers with four (4) GFE computer screens and two (2) GFE printers. The space shall be built to ICD 705 standards and include tables, chairs, and multiple power outlets/strips to support GFE computer and data display equipment. The space shall also include one (1) 220v source for a GFE shredder.

The Contractor shall prewire the space for Contractor installation of five (5) 55” or greater TV screens (GFE) and GFE TV screen mounts. The Contractor shall provide an 18-in shelf for display computers with a power strip beneath it. The Contractor shall provide Electrical optical/Infrared optical (EO/IO) camera feeds to the space. The feeds will be centrally located/terminated to a Contractor-provided switching system in the conference room (for display on GFE large screens).

The Contractor shall ensure adequate cooling/AC with a maximum temperature of 80 degrees F. The Contractor shall ensure all cable runs from spaces to antennae platforms are less than 150 feet. The conference room shall have a single entry. The Contractor shall convert any additional entryways to emergency exits only. External windows to the space with adjacent passageways shall be blacked out.

C1.8.3 Comms Room Requirements (01 level). The Contractor shall furnish a dedicated and lockable communications room (built to ICD 705 standards) with the following Government or Contractor furnished equipment:

· 4 server racks (GFE)

· 2 CATVI patch panels (CFE)

· 2 desks (autocad provides details) (CFE)

· (3) 30A circuits (CFE)

· (3) 20A circuits (CFE)

· Contractor will ensure adequate cooling with a maximum temperature of 80 degrees F.

C1.8.4 Network Access/Cabling Requirements. The Contractor shall provide:

- (3) fiber runs via below decks conduit from the control station (beneath the helipad) to the comms room

- (4) fiber runs from comms room to ops room

- (1) red CATVI patch panel in the comms room (minimum 20 patches)

- (1) green CATVI patch panel in the comms room (minimum 40 patches)

- Red CATVI cable runs to all mildet staterooms and hospital/medical space (approximately 20)

- Contractor shall provide cipher locks to every mildet stateroom and to the hospital/medical space.

- Green CATVI cable run to every mildet stateroom (approximately 17), lounge, ops room, hospital space, and mess

- Black CATV1 cable run to every mildet stateroom (approximately 17), lounge, ops room, hospital space, and mess or phone lines.

C1.8.5 Antenna Installation. The Contractor shall provide space and power for mounting GFE provided antennas as close as possible to unobstructed line of sight for 360 degrees of azimuth and 90 degrees of elevation.

Cableways shall allow watertight cable runs from comms space to antenna locations. The Contractor will provide adequate conduit either through the mast or down the mast to protect cabling from the elements.

Required antennae mounting:

Aircraft (centerline of 0-3 level):

- fiber run described in C1.8.3

- (2) GFE RF cables with less than a 150ft runs from the helipad control station to the 0-3 level

- (1) 6ft Contactor manufactured stand and plate for 72” antenna (GFE)

- 3’x6’ rotating parabolic dish antennae, weight – 200 pounds, power: 110V 15 A

- (1) 3ft Contractor manufactured stand and plate for 34” antenna (GFE)

- (1) Contractor provided 110V power source run to the electronics void

SCOSS (port and stbd quarters of the 0-3 level; 3’x3’x3’ antennae, weight 200 pounds, power: 110V 15A ):

- (2) GFE antennas with Contractor manufactured stands

- (2) Contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables run to the comms room

- (2) Contractor provided 110V power sources run to the (2) GFE UPS electronics void

PRD (top of mast):

- CONTRACTOR manufactured plate for GFE 14” dia/10lb antenna

- GFE provided 85ft cable from the top of the mast to the desk designated in the operations room layout (requires conduit down the mast)

SATCOM (top yardarm port and starboard side):

- Contractor manufactured plates for (2) GFE 192mm dia/10lb antennas

- (2) Contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) to the comms room

TROL (top yardarm):

-CTR manufactured plate for (1) GFE 192mmm dia/10lb antenna -GFE provided 100 ft+cable from the top of the mast to the comms room

SE (2nd yardarm port or starboard side):

-CTR manufactured plate for (1) GFE 24in long whip antenna -(1) CTR provided LMR 400 ultra flex cable with N type connector (both ends) to the comms room

IO/DRT (2nd and 3rd yardarms, port and starboard sides):

- Contractor manufactured plates for (4) GFE 13in long whip antennas

- (4) Contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) to the same desk in the ops center as the PRD antenna cable

PACWIND (3rd/bottom yardarm port and starboard ends):

- Contractor manufactured plates for (2) GFE 3ft long whip antennas

- (2) Contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) to the comms room

LOS (UHF/VHF) (deckhouse life rails):

- Contractor manufactured (6) 6ft stands for (6) GFE – (2) 4ft tall skirt antennas and (4) 2ft tall skirt antennas

- (6)Contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) to the comms room (less than 150ft)

Iridium phone (deckhouse center of aft life rail between LOS antennas):

- Contractor manufactured (1) 6ft stand for (1) GFE Iridium antenna

- (1) Contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cable with N type connectors (both ends) to the ops room

IFF (3rd/bottom yardarm):

-Contractor manufacture (2) plates for (2) IFF antennas (one on the port yardarm and one on the starboard yardarm)

- (2) Contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) to the ops room

FLIR (yardarm):

- Contractor manufacture (1) plate for (1) FLIR ball

- GFE provided cables from yardarm to ops center (and from ops center to bridge)

GBS (port quarter forward of the SCOSS ant., aft of the life boat pods 0-3 level; 3’x3’x3’ antennae, weight 200 pounds, power: 110V 15A):

- (1) GFE antenna with CTR manufactured stands

- (1) CTR provided LMR 400 ultra flex cable run to the comms room

- (1) CTR provided 110V power source

C1.9 Launch and Recovery Certifications. The Contractor shall obtain and maintain the required helipad, elevator, heavy lift crane and boat davit certifications. The vessel shall be inspected or certified by the U.S.C.G. under Sub Chapter I and classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. The Contractor shall submit their most recent Certificate of Inspection (COI) 15 days prior to delivery of ship.

C1.10 Physical Security. COMSCINST 5530.3A Series establishes minimum physical security standards for all ships. The Master is responsible for the safety and security of his ship and crew and must ensure that appropriate members of his crew receive adequate shipboard and, when required, formal training to carry out these requirements. Except as otherwise noted herein, all costs for physical security shall be deemed to be included in the per diem charter hire rate.

C1.10.1 Shipboard Physical Security. The Contractor must coordinate with Government to establish and maintain minimum theater anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) requirements. The Contractor shall provide temporary surface areas to post 6 weapons mounts in support of the requirement force protection posture. The Contractor shall provide two 12”x5’x5’ (HLW) platforms on the aft of the ship (port and starboard) to support weapons mounts.

C1.10.2 Ordnance Storage Space. The Government will provide five (5) GFE Ready service Lockers (RSLs). The exterior dimensions of each locker are 11' x 9' x 9' (LWH). The RSLs may be stored on an internal deck or an external deck. The RSLs shall be secured to the deck with sufficient restraint to accommodate all vessel motions. The RSLs shall be installed to allow the doors to swing open freely and not be visible to outside observers. The Contractor shall provide110v/60HZ/20A power and potable or fresh water for each RSL. Minimum flow rate required is 28.8 gpm. If RSLs are stored on an internal deck of the vessel, the Contractor shall install appropriate lighting, fire suppression, and alarm systems and must conform to NAVSEA OP 4 and OPNAVINST 5530.13c requirements.

C1.10.3 Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Camera . The Contractor shall install a Government furnished FLIR camera on the top of the forward wheelhouse. The Contractor shall provide the necessary cable runs and pedestal mount to support the installation. The Contractor shall fabricate an approximately 6-feet tall mast mount on the portside of the catwalk between the exhaust stacks and run cable from mount down into the operations center as well as run video cable from the operations center to the bridge.

C1.10.4 Security Cameras. The Contractor shall provide and install two infrared cameras on the main deck and elevator .

C1.10.5 Alarm/Intrusion Detection System. The Contractor shall provide visual and audible alarm protection to the Operations Center, Communications Center and RSLs. Installation shall consist of sensors connected at each door of the Operations and Communication Centers and attached spaces. The Contractor shall provide a remote alarm monitoring station that shall be located within the Communications Center with a back-up system for the RSLs located on bridge. The Government will equip each RSL with required sensors.

C1.10.6 Security Locks. The Contractor shall install security locks on all Government work spaces and storage vans.

C1.11 Small Arms Training. The Contractor shall be responsible for all small arms training. The Contractor shall ensure that five crew members who will bear arms as part of their physical security duties have successfully completed a small arms familiarization course. The Contractor’s course shall be taught to the same content and standards as the U.S. Navy’s Small Arms Qualifications (Ashore/Afloat) Instructor Course J-041-0148. Such training shall be completed prior to commencement of shipboard employment.

C1.12 Ship Clearances. The Government will secure diplomatic clearances and operational area clearances when and where required.

C1.13 Personnel.

a) Contractor Personnel: If for any reason the Government is dissatisfied with the qualifications, conduct or performance of any person employed, the Contracting Officer will provide particulars to the Contractor who shall promptly and independently investigate and take immediate corrective action.

b) Operational Responsibilities: The Master of the vessel shall be responsible at all times for the safety of the vessel and all on board. The Master of the vessel shall be responsible for meeting overall schedule requirements. The Master shall work closely with the Officer-In-Charge (OIC) to ensure the mission is met. The Master of the vessel shall be under the direction of the Operational or Task Force Commander with regards to the employment of the vessel, but shall not be under orders as regards safe navigation, care and custody of the vessel, and care and safety of equipment, gear, and persons onboard.

c) Functional Relationship: A healthy functional relationship between the Contractor personnel (officers and crew) and the Sponsor is extremely critical. It is essential that the Master and Sponsor appreciate their individual responsibilities and dependence upon each other for attainment of the overall objective. A cooperative partnership between the two entities must be maintained at all times. The attitude of the partnership developed between the two must extend to and be shared by all concerned. The Master and Government shall jointly prepare for all operations concerning the vessels.

d) On-Board Government Personnel: During operations there will be a minimum of 29 and a maximum of 44 sponsor personnel on board. The OIC will serve as the primary point of contact between the Government, deployed sponsor personnel and Contractor. The OIC is responsible for all Government personnel assigned to the vessel; logistics for all Government personnel and equipment; and working with the Contractor (Master) to develop mission plans and plansoftheday.

e) Irreconcilable Differences: Irreconcilable differences between shipboard personnel and the Government regarding operations or other matters arising under this charter shall be fully documented and reported, by letter, message, or E-mail as appropriate, to the Contracting Officer for resolution.

C1.13.1 Vessel Crewing. All Contractor personnel are required to be U.S. citizens. The vessel will be crewed to safely and efficiently operate the vessel, operate deck equipment and small boats, and perform mission operations on a 24-hour basis as described herein. Additionally, crewing for voyages in accordance with USCG Subchapter I certification shall be maintained throughout the charter period. Licensing, STCW endorsements, and documentation are required in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations as applicable to the vessel’s type, size, class, and service. The Master, officers, and crew shall possess valid and current licenses, certificates, and documents for the capacity in which each is employed. At all times while underway, the Contractor shall have at least one shipboard employee aboard who has U.S.C.G. recognized first aid and CPR certification within the past 12 months.

C1.13.1.1 Crew Transportation Costs. All transportation costs for crewmembers shall be to the Contractor’s account.

C1.13.2 Contractor Facility Clearance. The Contractor shall possess a SECRET facilities clearance at time of proposal submission (See sections L and M for proposal instructions and award criteria), which shall be incorporated at contract award in the required DD 254 (See Attachment D)

C1.13.3 Personnel Clearances. The Master and the entire crew shall hold SECRET clearances. Further the Contractor shall submit the Full Name, Billet, SSN, Date of Birth, Birth Country, City of Birth, State of Birth, U.S. Passport Number and Nationality for Master and all crew members to MSCHQ/PM2 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 PM2 mailbox MSCHQ.PM2-screening.fct@navy.mil. Submit crewmembers as they are identified to go to the ship. 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 the ship and upon a change in contract or Contractor and at least once in each 12-month period.

C1.13.3.1 Non Crew Members: The Contractor shall submit the same information required above for all other Contractor personnel for whom unescorted access to the ship is required. Non crew members visiting the same ship OCONUS and in Repair Availability Status multiple times during the availability need only be submitted once in 90 days.

MSC PM2 will notify the Contractor 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 – PM2 - 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

C1.14 Sponsor Berthing Accommodations. The Contractor shall provide adequate berthing accommodations for up to forty four (44) sponsor personnel. Vessel to supply three hot meals per person per day. Adequate showers/heads shall be provided. All accommodations shall be air conditioned and heated.The Sponsor staterooms shall be configured as follows:

Two man staterooms shall be sized 10’x15’ and 4 man rooms shall be 14’ x 15’.

C1.15 Medical Space. The Contractor shall provide one dedicated medical space with a minimum of one bed and one exam table, hot and cold water sink, eight electrical outlets, a safe, refrigerator, and storage cabinets. The Contractor shall provide brackets to mount two (2) GFE oxygen bottles near the head of the exam table, install GFE surgical lights, and GFE litter stanchions/brackets. The Contractor shall ensure the hospital doors allow easy litter access.

C1.15.1 Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The Contractor shall provide a minimum of one Automated External Defibrillator (AED) unit. All AEDs must be FDA approved and be suitable for shipboard use. The Vessel's Medical Officer shall be trained to operate and maintain the AED. 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 minutes from any location on the Vessel. AEDs shall be stored in a location that is accessible to trained rescuers.

C1.16 Equipment Stowage Space. Equipment Stowage Space. The Government will provide seven (7) 20' x 8.7' x 8' (LWH) containers, four (4) 12.5m x 3m craft, and two (2) standard 108" x 88" (LXW) ISU boxes. This GFE must be stored on an external deck of the vessel. Stacking of containers is allowed if the deck level containers are provided sufficient clearance to allow the doors to open freely. The Contractor shall provide sufficient clearance around the aft and one side of the craft (starboard or port) to allow for engine/drive removal as well as repairs. The Contractor shall provide power to the ISU boxes and five containers in the following circuit sizes and quantities: 110v, 60Hz, 10A and three (3) 110v, 60Hz, 20A, per container. The contractor shall provide power for the remaining two (2) containers in the following circuit sizes and quantities: 60A service (220/110v, 3-phase, 60Hz).

C1.17 General /Weapon Repair Stowage – The Contractor shall provide one dedicated locker for the storage of Government furnished weapon repair equipment and general items. The locker will be an 8’x8’x8’ Armory made by ARMAG.

C1.18 Provide Exercise Room. The Contractor shall provide a 500 sq. ft. workout room. The space shall have an overhead height of greater than or equal to 9 feet for at least 100 sq. ft. The space shall have the following characteristics:

- Twelve (12) receptacles placed throughout the space - Support for one (1) TV monitor (GFE)

- Two (2) LAN drops for SIPR and UNCLAS internet capability

The space shall be uninterrupted by walls with flat decking to support continuous use.

C1.19 Provide Laundry Services Facilities. The Contractor shall provide a 24 hour laundry facility for 44 Government assigned personnel.

C1.20 Water Supply. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 2,760 gallons per day of potable water production to support the 44 personnel plus crew living onboard (minimum 40 GPD per person) plus fresh water for wash down of embarked gear (1,000 GPD). Water must be able to reach all parts of the mission deck for fresh water wash down.

C1.21 Port Services. The Contractor shall have the employ of an agent to arrange for all port services on a reimbursable basis during this charter. Port services shall include tugs, pilots, berthing, potable water, shore power, trash and garbage removal, oily waste removal, sewage removal, hazardous materials removal, line handlers, dedicated telephone service, and liberty launch services.

C1.21.1 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 Government mission operations. The Government shall not reimburse the Contractor for expenses incurred by the Contractor for services rendered for the convenience of the ship, its crew, or in connection with the Contractor’s business such as fees of underwriters, or expenses in moving the ship about the port to obtain stores or provisions, or transporting crewmembers for relief or convenience purposes.

C1.21.2 Agents Fees. The Government shall reimburse the Contractor for customary agent fees in conjunction with the husbanding of the ship, including the fees of agents appointed for canal transits and at bunkering ports. These agents serve as agents of the Contractor only and are not agents of the Government. The Contractor shall submit to the Government the name of each agent it proposes to employ. The Government retains the right to disapprove proposed agents and to require removal of an agent whose performance the Contracting Officer finds to be unsatisfactory. The Government shall reimburse the Contractor up to $60.00 per port call for postage and petty expenses (including photocopies) in foreign ports.

C2 Conduct Operations. The Contractor shall operate and navigate the ship safely in support of Government operations.

C2.1.1 Material Handling Operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for the receipt, loading, storage and discharge of materials and stores pertaining to shipboard day to day operations. The Contractor shall assist in loading, storage, and discharge of materials and stores for Government. The Contractor shall arrange for any shore-side equipment if required for load/discharge operations.

C2.1.2 Rigging Equipment. The Contractor shall provide sufficient rigging equipment to support sponsor operations to include a man rated 30,000lbs lift.

C2.2 Lifesaving Equipment. The Contractor shall operate all lifesaving support systems in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions at the time intervals and frequencies as required. Lifesaving support systems include, but are not limited to life rafts, davits, winches, and boat engines.

C2.2.1 Drills. The Contractor shall conduct all regulatory drills required. Government personnel will participate in all regulatory drills.

C2.3 Support Small Boat Operations. The Contractor shall support all small boat launch and recovery operations to include operations of davits, cranes and other equipment needed in support of small boat operations.

C2.3.1.1 Cradle Stowage. The Contractor shall provide a means to store the removable boat cradle when not in use. The boat cradle is 50’ long 9’ wide.

C2.3.1.2 Jet Ski Stowage. The Contractor shall provide stowage for two Government provided jet skis on the forward end of the elevator. Each jet ski shall be stowed on a government provided cradle, L- 12.5 FT, W- 5.5 FT, H- 4.5 FT, their combined weight (including cradle) is 2000 lbs.

C2.3.1.3 Low Pressure (LP) Air Lines. The Contractor shall provide two LP air lines from the ship service air system with a retractable reel system with standard air nozzles and 50 ft. hoses to allow for repairs on the aft end of the elevator.

C2.3.2 Small boat launch and recovery system, The contractor shall provide…