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SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

16 Jan 2018

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

N32205-18-R-3003

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

AMD 0008

This amendment is issued to extend the closing date due to inclement weather in Norfolk, VA and the inability of common carriers to land at Norfolk International Airport due to high winds.

Proposal closing date is extended to 5 March 2018 at 1:00 PM EST.

AMD 0007

This amendment changes the following:

1. Updates Attachment O Pricing Sheets- ESD-0007

2. Updates Section F-4 (B)

3. Incorporates changes from Questions and Answers #5.

Proposal closing date remains 2 March 2018 at 4:00 PM EST.

AMD 0006

1. Updates Attachment A Tech Man-0006.

2. Updates Section B.

3. Updates Attachment B DOL CBA Wage Determination – 0006.

4. Updates Attachment O Pricing Sheets- ESD-0006 (all formulas removed).

6. Updates Attachment I Past Performance Narrative - 0006

7. Incorporates changes from Questions and Answers #4.

Proposal closing date is extended to 2 March 2018 at 4:00 PM EST.

AMD 0005

1. Updates Section M-1 B.

2. Updates Section L-13. I. Submission of Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs).

3. Updates Section C-3.3.2 Facility Security Clearance.

4. Updates Section C-1.1.14.1 General.

5. Updates Section L-14.A.11.

6. Adds Section B-1.3.2 Ship Handling Expert.

7. Updates Section L-13. G.

8. Updates Attachment A Tech Man-0005.

9. Updates Attachment B - .DOL CBA Wage Determination - 0005.

10. Updates Attachment O Pricing Sheets- ESD-0005.

11. Incorporates changes from Questions and Answers #3.

Proposal closing date remains 27 February 2018 at 4:00 PM EST.

AMD 0004

This amendment extends the closing date to 27 February 2018, 4:00 PM EST.

AMD 0003

1. Updates Attachment B - DOL CBA Wage Determination – 0003.

2. Incorporates changes from Questions and Answers #2.

The deadline for submission of bidder's questions remains 7 February 2018 at 4:00 PM EST.

Proposal closing date remains 15 February 2018 at 4:00 PM EST.

AMD 0002

Due to IT issues, Amendment 0001 to solicitation N32205-18-R-3003 is void. When acknowledging amendments on the provided SF-33, annotate Amend 0001 (void) and use the date of Amendment 0002.

1. Adds C-3.4.9, Qualifications of Life Cycle Manager.

2. Updates Attachment H - Expenditures Report-0002.

3. Updates Attachment O Pricing Sheets- ESD-0002.

4. Incorporates changes from Questions and Answers #1.

The deadline for submission of bidder's questions is extended to 7 February 2018 at 4:00 PM EST.

Proposal closing date remains 15 February 2018 at 4:00 PM EST.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

SECTION B

SUPPLIES /SERVICES AND PRICES

1.0 General. The contractor's proposed rates shall be stated as "per ship per diem" or "per event" as appropriate to the specific item. The rates for services provided under this contract shall be payable at the applicable, fully loaded, rates stipulated in ESD Rate Schedule herein and Pricing Form C. Said payments shall be considered payment in full for all services, equipment, supplies, operation and maintenance of Government equipment, and all Contractor personnel under this contract, except as elsewhere provided as specifically reimbursable. Note: Any number of days identified herein for FOS, ROS-4, and RAV, etc., are for pricing and evaluation purposes only. Any representations to operating tempo per year are estimates only.

If there is any inconsistency between sections A through J of this contract and the ESD Technical Manual, sections

A through J of this contract shall govern.

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

1.2 Familiarization. The Contractor’s fixed price per diem shall include all effort required for ship familiarization

(see Section C-3.5.2.1) for the specified timeframes prior to ship deliveries. This includes crew wages & fringes, travel cost, travel wages, training, insurance, administrative cost and any other costs associated with start-up costs not otherwise included in the offeror’s per diem rate. A break-down of these expenses shall be submitted with Attachment

O, Pricing Forms A and C, due within 30 days of contract award (see Section F-6).

1.3 Reimbursable Items. Reimbursable supplies and services are those items specified in the contract as reimbursable, or otherwise pre-approved by the Contracting Officer. The reimbursement cost shall not include overhead, general and administrative costs, material handling costs, profit, or fees above the actual costs. See Section

G for the documentation requirements for reimbursable items. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that reimbursable expenses do not exceed funding expressly obligated to this contract by the Contracting Officer. All supplies, services, or expenses of any kind identified anywhere in this contract as reimbursable shall be reimbursable only pursuant to the terms and limitations provided at Section G. Some expenses identified as reimbursable are further restricted in reimbursement (e.g., requiring prior Contracting Officer approval, and must be within the limitation provided under the current Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)), and such further restrictions are provided in the sections identifying the expense as reimbursable.

For expenses that require pre-approval of the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer Representative, the

Contractor will only be reimbursed if approval is obtained prior to the expense being incurred.

1.3.2 Ship Handling Expert. The services of the Ship Handling Expert (SHE) will be priced as a ten day event.

The event price will include all direct costs for the SHE (wages and fringes, and other itemized expenses). It is anticipated that SHE services will be required for two annual episodes (two events) of military exercises of ten days each during FOS periods and one annual military exercise with a duration of ten days (one event) during ROS.

Reimbursement for SHE travel expenses (lodging, per diem, local transportation, CONUS and OCONUS travel) will require prior contracting officer approval.

1.4 Estimates. All quantities are estimates unless specifically guaranteed and shall not serve as the basis for additional compensation under the contract.

1.5 Holidays. Holidays are defined as the ten (10) Federal Holidays specified at 5USC 6103(a):

Table 1: Federal Holidays per 5 USC 6103(a)

New Year’s Day, January 1.

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the third Monday in January.

Washington’s Birthday, the third Monday in February.

Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.

Independence Day, July 4.

Labor Day, the first Monday in September.

Columbus Day, the second Monday in October.

Veterans Day, November 11.

Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November.

Christmas Day, December 25.

1.6 CLIN Structure. The CLIN structure may be unilaterally changed by the Government anytime during the life of the contract to accommodate the funding format. The Government may also unilaterally use incremental funding and set the schedule of funding in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7007.

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

1.8 Reduced Operating Status (ROS-5) Per Diem. Reduced Operating Status (ROS-5) Per Diem. The ROS-5 per diem rates provided under this contract shall be payable at the applicable, fully burdened per diem rates stipulated in the Section B rate schedule. The ship shall be fully manned by the ROS-5 crew eight hours per day, five days a week

(Monday through Friday) except for those Federal Holidays specified in the Contract. The firm fixed price per diem rates should also include a two-day on board turnover period when replacing shipboard key billets and shall include the full wages and fringe benefits for one Officer to be retained on the ship evenings, holidays and weekends to fulfill security requirements. Said payment shall be considered payment in full for all ROS-5 services, equipment, supplies, operation and maintenance of the ship and Government equipment, and all contractor personnel under this contract, including all penalty time, bonuses, payments and emoluments payable to contractor personnel for services under this contract. The ship shall be fully manned during core work hours. Gangway security-watch overtime, when required, will be reimbursed with Contracting Officer approval and therefore should not be included in the firm-fixed-price per diem. All crew travel costs, including those related to crew rotation, and MSC required training are for the Contractor’s account and will not be reimbursed by the Government.

Ships may alternate between ROS and FOS and the applicable rate will be that which is associated with the status of the ship at any given time.

1.8.1 Adjustments to ROS-5 Crew Size. The Government reserves the right to make minor crew adjustments during periods of ROS-5 (e.g. reduction of steward crew when ROS ships are nested and multiple ships crews are fed on one ship, the addition of an Electronics Officer, or the addition of crew for enhanced security). During times in which the ROS-5 crew is modified, the per-diem rate will be increased or decreased by the total amount of the crew member’s Total Wages/Fringes/Payroll Taxes as depicted in

Attachment O, Pricing Form C for ROS-5 (also see Section B.1.2, and F-6). The Government will not consider or pay adjustments to the per diem rate for Contractor overhead, general and administrative cost, material handling costs, profit, or fees.

If the requested crew billet is not listed on Pricing Form C for ROS-5, the Contractor shall provide a unionapproved rate for that billet, adjusted only by the addition of contractor-provided fringe benefits and payroll taxes. The Government will not consider or pay adjustments to the per diem rate for Contractor for overhead, general and administrative cost, material handling costs, profit, or fees.

With Contracting Officer’s approval, the Government will also reimburse the Contractor for reasonable direct expenses associated with the additional crew member(s). The Government will not reimburse the

Contractor for overhead, general and administrative cost, material handling costs, profit, or fees above the actual cost of such direct expenses. These direct expenses may include the following:

Subsistence for the crew member(s) remaining onboard with the prior written approval of the

Contracting Officer;

Transportation costs of crew members leaving or returning to the ship because of a

Government directed ROS-5 crew size adjustment; and

Any extraordinary expense incurred with the Contracting Officer’s approval. The

Contractor shall exercise prudent judgent to minimize all such direct costs and shall request the Contracting

Officer’s prior approval of any action affecting such costs, including crew members remaining onboard, whenever practicable.

1.8.2 Alternate ROS. The Government reserves the right to designate an alternate Reduced Operating Status based upon an activation timeline of more or less than five days (e.g., ROS-4, ROS-30). During such time crew wages and fringes and transportation costs will be reimbursable with prior Contracting Officer consent.

1.9 Repair Availability (RAV Per Diem). The RAV per diem rates provided under this contract shall be payable at the applicable, fully burdened per diem rates stipulated in the Section

B rate schedule. The ship shall be fully manned by the RAV crew identified in Section 19 of the

ESD Technical Manual. The contractor’s firm-fixed-price RAV per diem rates shall include full wages and fringe benefits for each crewmember for an eight-hour workday, seven days per week

(including all holidays). The proposed per diem rates should also include the full wages and fringe benefits for one Officer to be retained on the ship evenings, holidays and weekends to fulfill security requirements. The ship shall be manned by the RAV crew during shipyard work hours.

Said payment shall be considered payment in full for all RAV services, equipment, supplies, operation and maintenance of the ship and Government equipment, and all contractor personnel under this contract, including all penalty time, bonuses, payments and emoluments payable to contractor personnel for services under this contract. Should shipyard work hours exceed 8 hours per day, overtime will be reimbursed in accordance with Section C-1.7.11.3 (Overtime as Fixed

Price/Reimbursable). It is the Government’s intent that the crew will reside onboard the vessel for the duration of the shipyard availability unless Contracting Officer approves shoreside accommodations due to special circumstances. All crew travel costs, including those related to crew rotation, and MSC required training are for the Contractor’s account and will not be reimbursed by the Government.

1.10 Full Operating Status (FOS): The proposed per diem rates should include a two-day on board turnover period when replacing shipboard key billets. The contractor’s firm-fixed-price FOS per diem rates shall include the full wages and fringe benefits for each crewmember for an eight-hour workday, seven days per week (56 hours per week per person), and 365 days per year (including all holidays). In addition, any overtime incurred for the purpose of maintaining required “watches” shall be part of the firm-fixed-price per diem. This includes the routine gangway watch, also referred to as the gangway security watch, which includes roving patrol duties.

1.11 Contractor’s Account. All overtime, penalty time, bonuses, and other emoluments, payable for whatever reasons, shall be for the Contractor’s account except those specifically authorized by the contract or approved by the

Contracting Officer.

FUNDING INFORMATION ONLY

Two CLINs (Per Diem and Reimbursables) are provided for each contract year. This is subject to change at the discretion of the Government.

REIMBURSABLE SERVICES - Following are reimbursable expenditure types which may be used for reimbursable elements of the contract if authorized by the contract or approved by the Contracting Officer.

TABLE OF EXPENDITURE TYPES

EXP TYPE DESCRIPTION

25213 Operating Hire (not a reimbursable noted only to illustrate expenditure type)

2521G Crew Overtime

2522F Crew Travel

2522K Port Charges

25232 Overhaul

25235 Industrial Assistance including Travel

25237 TRANSALT

25238 Service Orders

25239 Material Requisition

25288 Award Fee

2528B Contract Services Not Classified (includes but not limited to cadet wages/travel/training)

31011 Ship Spares

1.12 Rate Schedule (to be completed upon award). The following per diem rates shall be payable in accordance with Sections B-1.8 through 1.10 above.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Firm Year Fixed Price

FFP

July 2, 2018 - July 1, 2019

365 days

FOS

ROS

RAV

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

Option Year One

FFP

July 2, 2019 - July 1, 2020

366 days

FOS

ROS

Option Year Two

FFP

July 2, 2020 - July 1, 2021

365 days

FOS

ROS

Option Year Three

FFP

July 2, 2021 - July 1, 2022

365 days

FOS

ROS

Option Year Four

FFP

July 2, 2022 - July 1, 2023

365 days

FOS

ROS

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SECTION C

1.0 OPERATIONS AND MANNING

1.1 GENERAL OPERATIONS

Scope of Work/Mission. Military Sealift Command has a firm requirement for the operation and maintenance of

Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD) USNS MONTFORD POINT and USNS JOHN GLENN. The ESDs will operate in the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Prepositioning Fleet or will perform other Government missions.

The ESDs will be capable of transferring rolling stock and other cargoes in-stream with other ships and via ramp connections, as well as landing and deploying air-cushion non-displacement craft by means of inclined decks. The

ESDs will be manned by U.S. commercial mariners. In order to accomplish their unique mission, the ESD vessels are intended to be employed worldwide in supporting U.S. Navy afloat prepositioning objectives by maneuvering the ESD alongside skin-to-skin with another large ocean going vessel, separated by suitable fendering, until the two vessels are secured together as one unit using mooring lines.

1.1.1.1 Directives. The MSC Instructions and the ESD Technical Manual provide additional details to the Statement of

Work Section C for the execution of this contract. The MSC Standard Operating Manual (SOM), COMSCINST3121.9 (Series), provides policies and procedures pertaining to the operation and administration of the

MSC fleet and provides a guide to other more definitive instructions. Masters shall comply with the SOM content and the ESD Technical Manual.

1.1.1.2 Order of Precedence In the event Section C conflicts with an MSC Instruction, the ESD Technical Manual or the

Standard Operating Manual, Section C shall take precedence.

1.1.2 Operational Control (OPCON). Operational Control will be exercised by the Operational Commander. The ships are projected to operate in the worldwide service under the ultimate operational control of USFF (Fleet Forces

Command), COMPACFLT, COMNAVEUR, COMUSNAVCENT or USTRANSCOM. Each operational mission will be the subject of a classified Operational Order (OPORD) or Sailing Order (SAILORD) that specifies exactly how the mission will be accomplished. Delay of any ship or diversion from operations will be reported immediately to the Operational Commander.

1.1.3 Concept of Operations. Government Owned Contract Operated (GOCO) ships are operated by companies under contract to MSC and manned by Contract Mariner (CONMAR) crew members who are contractor employees. The operating companies are contractually obligated to provide ship maintenance. The contractor shall operate the ships and related ship systems and equipment in accordance with U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and the American

Bureau of Shipping (ABS) rules and regulations. At contract performance commencement and throughout the performance period of this contract, it is anticipated that all of the ships will be in Full Operating Status (FOS). The

Government reserves the right to put the ship(s) into a reduced operating status (ROS) at any time.

1.1.4 Area of Operations. Area of operations shall be worldwide. The ESD is designed for extended, independent underway operations in remote geographic locations. Therefore, self-sufficiency in operations and maintenance is an important mission requirement. The ESD will be capable of deployment to worldwide locations within 24 hours of notification by the Operational Commander designated by the U.S. Navy. The ESDs are anticipated to be prepositioned in the Western Pacific (Guam/Saipan or Korea). However, the Government reserves the right to utilize the ESDs in additional locations worldwide under additional programs or missions.

1.1.5 Operating Tempo (OPTEMPO). Normal OPTEMPO for the ESD in FOS is estimated to consist of approximately

85 percent inport at anchor or pierside and 15 percent underway. Actual OPTEMPO may vary. When pierside, both

ESDs will remain in FOS. Underway periods shall consist of, but not be limited to, skin-to-skin practice events and other demonstrations once each quarter, independent steaming, convoy operations and transits to/from selected ports for vessel and cargo maintenance or for the loading/discharging of cargo. For FOS ships, it is estimated that two annual Navy fleet exercises will be conducted and each exercise is anticipated to be 10-days in length. Operational commitments may warrant deviation from the projected OPTEMPO and Navy fleet exercises.

1.1.5.1 Increased Costs During Increased OPTEMPO. The Contractor hereby assumes all risks whatsoever for increased costs associated with any change whatsoever in anticipated operating tempo of the vessels, whether or not such anticipated operating tempo is based upon representations made by the Government herein or elsewhere.

1.1.6 Hours of Operation.

1.1.6.1 FOS. During FOS, the ESD will be manned by the FOS crew according to Section 19 of the ESD Technical

Manual. Crews will work eight hours per day, seven days a week (including holidays, as defined in Section B).

The contractor will be required to maintain the FOS crew 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

1.1.6.2 Repair Availability (RAV). Crews will work seven (7) days a week, Monday –Sunday including holidays as defined in Section B. All RAV crew will be retained onboard the vessel and a deck officer shall make hourly rounds 24 hours a day including weekends and holidays.

1.1.6.3 ROS-5. During ROS-5, the ESD shall be manned by ROS-5 crew according to Section 19 of the ESD Technical

Manual. Crews will work from 0800 to 1700 hours, Monday – Friday (except for those holidays as defined in

Section B.). During ROS-5 periods, one officer must be retained on each ROS ship at all times. This officer shall prevent entry to the ship by unauthorized personnel and provide routine internal security and for responding to vessel fire or flooding alarms. (Also see B-1.8).

1.1.7 WEATHER OPERATIONS

1.1.7.1 Weather Information and Ship Routing. The Naval Oceanography Centers will provide Optimum Track Ship

Routing (OTSR) for the ESD ship(s) in accordance with COMSCINST 3121.9 Series. All MSC ships shall request

OTSR services by including the appropriate Naval Maritime Forecast Center (NAVMARFCSTCEN) on MOVREPs which shall be filed prior to sailing. Routes assigned by the OTSR program are in the form of recommendations to the ship’s Master. The Contractor shall ensure ship Masters request OTSR program routes during severe and destructive weather conditions. Notification calls from the cognizant MSC Area Command or COMSC will be considered the same as receiving formal notification via naval message and include Optimum Track Ship Routing

(OTSR). At a minimum, Masters shall submit Navigational Situation Reports (NAV SITREP) every six hours to operational commanders and MSC.

1.1.7.2 Severe and Destructive Weather Plan. The Severe and Destructive Weather Plan identifies those measures to be taken by the crew to prepare the ship for severe weather, and shall include getting underway in 48 hours or less and in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspections (COI) Manning. The Contractor shall ensure the ship(s) maintain and implement a Severe and Destructive Weather Plan in accordance with Operational

Commanders’ guidelines, COMSCINST 3141.2 Series. When a hurricane condition is set in the Area of Operations

(AOR), and any ship is inport or underway within the storm-related area, the ship(s) shall submit an initial hurricane status report within one (1) hour of notification of the condition being set. In addition, the ship shall request OTSR in accordance with C-1.1.7.1 above. Notification calls from the cognizant MSC Area Command or COMSC will be considered the same as receiving formal notification via naval message including Optimum Track Ship Routing

(OTSR).

1.1.8 Administrative Control (ADCON). Administrative control will be exercised by the Prepositioning Program Office

(PM3), Military Sealift Command Headquarters (MSC HQ).

1.1.9 Port Services. The Government will furnish port services or reimburse the Contractor for actual costs of port services. Port services include tugs, pilots, berthing, potable water, feed water, shore power, spill-booms, docking, trash and garbage removal, oily waste removal, sewage removal, hazardous materials removal, line handlers, communications expenses for embarked military and sponsor personnel, and launch services. When Government port service contracts are in place, the Contractor shall utilize these contracts prior to using commercial sources.

The Contractor shall exercise due diligence to obtain the most fair and reasonable port services and shall notify the

COR if such charges appear excessive prior to the ship entering port. As a part of the budgeted amount for port services, the Government shall reimburse canal tolls, port/local dues and taxes (provided the Contractor exercises due diligence in seeking immunity on behalf of the Government from such dues and taxes), entering/leaving port fees, customs broker fees, ballasting or shifting berths pursuant to Government orders and any other similar port charges for ports visited at the Government's direction. The Contractor shall submit separate invoices for each port call, along with the supporting documentation. The Government will 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 the fees of underwriters. Fumigation/Pest Control will not be reimbursable, unless prior authorization is received from the COR. The Government will reimburse the Contractor up to $150.00 per port call for postage and petty expenses including courier service and photocopying.

1.1.10 Diplomatic Clearances. The Government will obtain diplomatic clearances, operational area clearances, and explosive event waivers when and where required. The Government will secure port visit clearances.

1.1.11 Husbanding Agent Appointments. The Government shall reimburse the Contractor for the customary fee paid to port husbanding agents in conjunction with the port visits of the ships, including the fees of agents appointed for canal transits and at bunkering ports. The Government retains the right to disapprove proposed agents or to require that the Contractor discontinue using an agent. The Government has the option of directing the Contractor to use a specific commercial or Government agent in any port for the reimbursable elements.

1.1.12 Mail. The ships will be assigned Navy Fleet Post Office (FPO) addresses, and forwarding services. Mail forwarding services will be provided by the Government through the appropriate Government Joint Military Postal

Activity and the U.S. Postal Service in accordance with DOD Postal Manual 4525.6 Series, Ch.11.5. The Contractor shall ensure the ship(s) transmits via Navy message an updated Mail Routing Information (MRI) message and a

Cargo Routing or Fleet Freight Forwarding Information message to allow mailings to be properly forwarded. See

Section 03.1.3 (A046 and A047) and Section 15.21 of the ESD Technical Manual for additional instructions on properly informing DoD mail and cargo forwarding services of the ship location. The Contractor shall pick up, deliver and/or forward any correspondence and parcels with respect to this contract on a daily basis.

1.1.13 SHIP TO SHIP TRANSFERS

1.1.13.1 Expeditionary Transfer Dock (ESD). The ESD concept was based on a modified commercial tanker design and provide two main functions which are:

1.1.13.2 ESD Connector. An at-sea connector between specific Large Medium Speed Roll-On/Roll-Off (LMSR) ships and smaller craft to facilitate the transfer of vehicles and equipment from the LMSR or other craft to shore via the connectors and vice versa. The full ESD capability was achieved when the mission system, called the Core

Capability Set (CCS) was installed on the ESD post-delivery. ESDs carry the vehicle transfer ramp (VTR) that was sourced from the LMSRs.

1.1.13.3 FLO/FLO Function. A float-on/Float-off (FLO/FLO) platform to transport DOD cargo point to point. The installed mission system (CCS) will need to be removed and stowed ashore prior to the FLO/FLO mission. The

CCS will then be reinstalled after the FLO/FLO mission to regain the at-sea connector capability. All costs associated with the FLO/FLO function are reimbursable.

1.1.13.4 Experienced Ship Handling Expert. The contractor shall maintain a pool of a minimum of four experienced Ship

Handling Experts (SHE). During the approach and transfer operations at sea, the master of the ESD shall be aided and advised by an experienced ship handling expert. This advisor shall have at least 2 years’ experience in supervising a large vessel during an approach and maneuver into final position alongside another vessel of similar size while underway, or experience in alongside lighterage transfers of the same nature.

The Government will advise the Contractor when mission requires the services of a SHE which is anticipated to be for two or more annual military exercises with duration of up to ten days each during FOS periods. A SHE may also be required to support quarterly skin to skin proficiency training on each vessel. Travel expenses for the SHE

(lodging, per diem, local transportation, CONUS and OCONUS travel) will be reimbursable within the limits of the

Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) with prior COR approval. The SHE is an advisor to the master of the ESD and is not considered part of the ship’s crew.

Contractor shall provide a SHE on-station and ready for duty within 96 hours after receiving the government notifications for emerging contingencies (i.e. elevated military posture, humanitarian relief, or other strategic military necessity requiring the ESD capabilities). Contractor shall provide a SHE on-station and ready for duty within 10 days after receiving government notifications for all other annual military exercises to support quarterly skin to skin proficiency training.

1.1.13.5 Mission Technical Requirements. The ESD is designed with an open, reconfigurable mission deck and is supplied with electric power, cargo fuel, fresh water, and salt water from the base ship. With the Core Capability Set (CCS) installed, the ESD provides:

25,000 sq. ft. of elevated vehicle stowage deck

Three Landing Craft, Air Cusion (LCAC) lanes with services

Skin-to-skin fendering system

Ability to transfer vehicles, personnel, and equipment in mid sea state 3 (skin-to-skin)

A stocking of Vehicle Lashing Assemblies (VLA) for securing vehicles, watercraft and containers, which must be accounted for periodically as required by Section 15 of the ESD Technical Manual.

With the CCS removed, the ESD provides a maximum of:

o 82,820 sq. ft. of cargo stowage deck o 22,640 LT of lift capacity (MONTFORD POINT - ESD 1) and 11,800 LT of lift capacity (JOHN

GLENN - ESD 2)

o 16.4 ft. clearance of water over the deck for FLO/FLO operations

1.1.13.6 Cranes. The Contractor shall operate and maintain the ESD shipboard crane equipment.

1.1.13.7 On Deck Fueling Stations. The ESD fueling system consists of two (2) on deck JP5 fueling stations with attached piping, pumps, hoses, tanks and filler nozzles. The Contractor is obliged to ensure the fueling system is operated in accordance with the fuel system safety guidelines.

1.1.14 OPERATE SHIPS

1.1.14.1 General. The Contractor shall operate the ships and related ship systems and equipment in a safe and professional manner in accordance with United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) rules and regulations (e.g., maintaining both COI and Class during contract performance.) The Contractor is responsible for complying with operational schedules and other such mission tasking issued by MSC. The Contractor shall maintain each ship and its installed equipment in good working order and accomplish alterations as directed by the

Government which includes identifying, prioritizing and managing repairs in accordance with Section 06 of the ESD

Technical Manual.

1.1.14.2 Government Vessels in Foreign Ports. The following tenets are to be closely observed while docked or anchored outside CONUS:

1.1.14.2.1 Sovereign Immunity. The Master, while performing ship operations, shall advise foreign authorities that each

USNS vessel under this contract is a sovereign immune vessel of the United States. These privileges include immunity from arrest or search (whether in foreign internal or territorial waters, or in international waters), immunity from foreign taxation, exemption from any foreign state regulation any requirement to fly the flag of a foreign state either in its ports or while passing through its territorial sea. These privileges include an entitlement to exercise exclusive control over persons on board such vessels with respect to acts performed on board. The

Contractor shall observe all guidelines for MSC ship Masters found in ALMSC 020/06 and ALMSC 026/09 -

Sovereign Immunity Guidelines.

1.1.14.2.2 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.

1.1.14.2.3 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 if such a list is requested. The Shore Party List may contain only the names and passport numbers of those personnel. No other information may 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.

1.1.14.3 General ROS Duties and Responsibilities. For ships in ROS-5, the Contractor shall advise ROS crew members that duties aboard a ROS ship may differ significantly from standard mariner operations. Although officers in FOS have large administrative workloads, ROS status will require “hands-on” duties not normally associated with sea going ships. ROS crews shall be expected to comply with, but shall not be limited to, these general guidelines:

General care and custody of the vessel, including tending mooring arrangements and shore power cables, when fitted

Develop familiarity with shipboard equipment and systems

Operate, maintain and repair as necessary shipboard equipment and systems, including documentation

Enforce and abide by applicable Federal rules and regulations as may pertain to ships in various levels of ROS

Be available for those inspections, audits and status checks as may be appropriate for ROS ships

Routinely inform MSC of status of ships systems or equipment which may require additional repairs or upgrades

1.1.14.4 Work Rules for ROS positions. Contractors shall advise ROS crewmembers that many shipboard duties and responsibilities do not fall under standard seafaring conditions. Due to size and composition of ROS crew, there will be times when ship personnel shall be expected to cross normal departmental boundaries for work related to safety, security and habitability of the ship. Such work will include, but shall not be limited to:

Secure ship in prevailing weather conditions

Keep watch on and adjust gangway or double up mooring lines

Take on and stow ship stores/parts

Operate equipment for storing/testing

Housekeeping such as maintaining cleanliness and sanitation

Being prepared to participate as part of familiarization or sailing crew

1.1.14.5 Specific Reactivation Events. If the contractor is tasked to perform movements under ship’s power (such as sorties or changing geographic location) then it must man and operate the ship in accordance with USCG regulations.

1.1.15 Vessel Activation – ROS-5 to FOS. During the ROS to FOS transition period, the Contractor shall ensure all newly assigned FOS crewmembers are properly indoctrinated concerning the ship’s operation and mission as described in

Section C-0 above. The Contractor shall ensure consumable stores and provisions sufficient for the intended voyage are onboard the ship. When directed by the Government, the Contractor shall arrange for bunkers. The ship shall be prepared to get underway by the Contractor in order to depart its lay berths at the end of the specified 5-day ROS reactivation period. The ship will then proceed as ordered.

1.1.15.1 ROS-5 Transition Plans. The Contractor shall prepare a detailed ROS to FOS transition plan for ROS-5 ships based on Section 28 of the ESD Technical Manual (ROS-5 to FOS Checklists) for approval by the Government 30 days after contract award. The Contractor shall maintain the transition plans and shall provide copies of, updates, or changes to the COR. The transition plans shall incorporate the requirements of the ESD Technical Manual Section

28 and shall ensure that the ship(s) will be ready for tasking at the end of the ROS to FOS transition period.

Completed checklists will be made available to the COR for use in determining that FOS has been achieved.

1.1.15.2 FOS Certification. During any ROS to FOS activation period the Contractor will continue to receive the contracted

ROS-5 per diem rate until the COR certifies to the Contracting Officer that FOS is achieved. Costs associated with the transition from ROS to FOS (e.g. wages, travel and meals) are reimbursable. The Contractor shall comply with the checklist per the ESD Technical Manual Section 28.

1.1.15.3 Ship Deactivation – FOS to ROS. During the FOS to ROS transition period, the Contractor shall ensure all departing FOS crewmembers have completed all actions required to ensure proper accounting and disposition of

Government Property and to ensure the safety and security of the ship.

1.1.15.4 ROS Certification. During the FOS to ROS deactivation period the Contractor will continue to receive the contracted FOS per diem rate until the COR certifies to the Contracting Officer that ROS-5 is achieved. The

Contractor shall comply with the checklist per the ESD Technical Manual Section 28.

1.1.16 Standard Operating Manual (SOM). The Standard Operating Manual, COMSCINST 3121.9 (series) is the primary

MSC instruction that addresses the unique mission of the MSC fleet and is applicable to the subject ship(s) under this contract. It provides policies and procedures pertaining to the operation and administration of the MSC fleet and provides a guide to other more definitive instructions. Ship Masters shall comply with the instruction’s content.

In cases where the SOM and Section C conflict, Section C shall take precedence also see Section C1.1.1.2.

1.1.17 Casualty, Incident, Injury and Weekly Status Reporting. The Contractor shall ensure all casualties, incidents and injuries (or death) are reported in accordance with Navy Regulations via naval message in accordance with

COMSCINST 3121.9 Series and format of NWP 1-03.1; as provided below:

1.1.17.1 Casualty Report (CASREP). Machinery, hull or equipment casualties shall be reported in the Navy standard format of a Casualty Report (CASREP) in accordance with NWP 1-03.1. The Navy message format reports shall consist of the initial CASREP, and shall be followed by updates and a final correction (CASCOR) of the casualty. If a casualty is mission degrading, it must be reported within 12 hours of occurrence. If a casualty is not mission degrading but cannot be corrected within 48 hours, it must be reported not later than 24 hours after the occurrence.

In accordance with COMSCINST 3121.9 (series), CASREP reports shall be included in a Defense Readiness Report

System for Navy vessels (DRRS-N), established by NTRP 1-03.5, to assess a unit's ability to accomplish their assigned mission(s) and essential tasks associated with those missions. The Government may direct the Contractor to perform a formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA). The costs of such RCA will be reimbursable if an outside firm is utilized with prior Contracting Officer approval.

1.1.17.2 Special Incident Reporting. Reporting of all accidents or occurrences resulting in damage by or to the ship, gear or cargo, or injury to personnel, or loss of life shall be issued in accordance with COMSCINST 3121.9 Series. This includes among other things, collision, stranding, grounding, foundering, heavy weather damage, fire, explosion, failure of gear and equipment, and any other damage affecting the seaworthiness of the ship. In the case of a marine accident, injury or death as defined by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Contractor shall inform the USCG of such occurrences in accordance with report form CG-2692 guidelines.

1.1.17.3 Marine Casualty Investigations. The current MSC/USCG Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) requires the

Contractor to report all marine casualties in accordance with 46 CFR 97. The Coast Guard may decide to investigate casualties meeting these reporting requirements. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer, COR, and ABS with the USCG Casualty Investigation Report, including all correspondence regarding any marine casualty investigation.

1.1.17.4 Weekly Ship Status Report. Each Contractor shall submit a weekly summary to PM3 by email containing each ship’s status addressing the following:

Key Billet Names and proposed turnover dates

Status/Schedule

Fuel State

Info on significant CASREPs

Repairs scheduled

Significant issues

Upcoming events

System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) status of crew

USCG and ABS Certifications with due dates

1.1.18 Emergency Sorties. Emergency sorties may be required at the discretion of the Government and as directed by the local MSC Area Command or at any other time the Government determines such a sortie is appropriate, such as to avoid hazardous weather.

1.1.19 Design Speed Trials. Contractor shall conduct speed trials during FOS on a regular basis to demonstrate ship(s) are able to obtain warranted-design speed. Speed trials are to be conducted: (1) every six months; (2) first opportunity following hull cleaning or propeller polishing; or (3) when directed by Numbered Fleet Commander, Squadron

Commander, or MSC. The Contractor shall submit to the Squadron Commander and MSC PM3 the template provided in Section 03.1.2 of the ESD Technical Manual (Item A021A) upon completion of trials.

1.1.20 Garbage/Solid Waste Disposal. When disposing of garbage and other solid wastes, the Contractor shall comply with COMSCINST 5090.2 (series) and OPNAV Instruction 5090.1 (series), as well as applicable provisions of the

Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C.1901 et seq.) and MARPOL 73/78 Annex V of the International

Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships

1.1.21 Salvage. The Contractor shall immediately notify COMSC, the local MSC Area Commander and COR if any ship suffers a casualty, or otherwise becomes disabled at sea. Salvage is the saving of distressed or sunken ships or removal of ships as hazards to navigation. Rescue/assistance is comprised of measures administered to ships in distress or in danger of a distress situation. The Government is responsible for arranging salvage assistance. In circumstances where Government provided assistance is not available, the Contractor will be tasked to provide such services on reimbursable basis in accordance with Section G-8.

The Contractor shall render assistance, and send an initial message which must be transmitted immediately to

COMSC with all pertinent information. In providing such services, the Navy may decide to waive all claims for

“pure” or “bonus” salvage.

In those cases in which the salvage services are provided by Navy personnel and resources, the salvage claim shall be limited to a schedule of current per diem rates and allowable expenses as established by the Navy’s

Supervisor of Salvage. In no event shall such amount exceed a maximum claim of $25,000 per day.

It is understood that this limited Supervisor of Salvage claim is asserted against the vessel only, is solely for the vessel’s account, and does not include any amounts for salvage of Government cargo. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this contract, this limited Supervisor of Salvage claim IS NOT directly, or by way of setoff, chargeable in whole or in part to the Government by way of general average or otherwise

Should the vessel require assistance, Navy salvage ships, equipment and facilities are maintained on a worldwide basis, however, nothing shall prohibit the Master from asserting responsibility for the ship and making an immediate direct request for commercial salvage services or such other emergency action when warranted

1.1.22 Diving Operations. The Contractor shall request the consent of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) prior to contracting for diving operations.

1.1.23 Ammo Bonus. In the event the Government places aboard the ship explosives in sufficient quantity to cause the

Contractor to pay the crew a required "explosives bonus," the Government will reimburse the Contractor actual bonus costs. A properly certified invoice citing this paragraph and including the language from the union agreement or other applicable document requiring payment of the bonus will be submitted for payment.

1.2 ENGINEERING OPERATIONS

1.2.1 General. The Contractor shall operate ship equipment and machinery in accordance with the Manufacturers’

Technical Manuals, United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations based on 33 CFR, 46 CFR and 49 CFR, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) guidance and any applicable local or other jurisdictional requirements.

1.2.1.1 Unmanned Engine Room Operations. The ships are constructed with features that will allow them to be certified for unmanned engine room operations. The Contractor shall obtain full USCG approval for unmanned engine room operation (review of logs and at-sea demonstration) during the first year of operation of each ship. The Contractor shall operate the engine room in an unmanned mode to the greatest extent possible when in port or at anchorage. All overtime for duty watch responsibilities will be incorporated into the contractor's fixed rate using the OPTEMPO estimated in this statement of work as the basis for calculation.

1.2.2 In Port Readiness. Regardless of the length or nature of a port visit while on a FOS mission, the Contractor shall ensure that each ship is fully capable of getting underway to perform the assigned mission within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of sailing orders, unless an applicable CASREP has been transmitted.

1.2.2.1 In Port Maintenance. In those cases where anticipated maintenance, repair, or regulatory body activities will prevent the ship from getting underway and performing the assigned mission within twenty-four (24) hours, the

Contractor shall notify the Operational Commander, Squadron Staff or MSC Area Commander, and COR. This notice shall set forth the specific nature of the work to be accomplished, the estimated time required to accomplish the work as described, and any viable alternatives that would…