18R3512_ATTACHMENT_E_PWS_(rev_1).docx

ATTACHMENT E

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

E- 1 Sovereign Immunity.

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

· Sovereign Immunity. The Master, while performing Ship operations, shall advise foreign authorities that the Vessel under this Contract is a sovereign immune Vessel of the United States. Privileges of this status include immunity from arrest or search (whether in foreign internal or territorial waters, or in international waters), immunity from foreign taxation, exemption from any foreign state regulation requiring flying the flag of such foreign state either in its ports or while passing through its territorial sea, and entitlement to exercise exclusive control over persons on board such Vessels with respect to acts performed on board. The Contractor shall observe all guidelines found in ALMSC 020/06 and 026/09 and (Sovereign Immunity guidelines for MSC Ship Masters), which shall be provided upon Contract award.

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

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

E-2 Mission.

E-2.1 Planning. The Vessel is to be employed in worldwide trade for the transportation and/or prepositioning of cargo (including but not limited to hazardous cargoes, explosives, ammunition, vehicular, containerized and general cargoes); and for military readiness, in accordance with the terms of this Charter.

E-2.2 Preposition Location. For planning purposes, Diego Garcia, without guarantee, should be considered the prepositioning locations of the Vessel. However, actual prepositioning location assigned by the Charterer may vary.

E-2.2.1 Operational Tempo (OPTEMPO). It is estimated, without guarantee, that the Vessel will be at anchor 73% of the Charter period and underway 27% of the Charter period, including positioning time to/from the deployment area and probable Cargo Transportation Missions. The operating tempo may vary. The Vessel shall be capable of deployment to worldwide locations within 24 hours of notification by the Operational Commander designated by the U.S. Navy. The environmental control system shall be capable of operating and maintaining environmental parameters as specified in paragraph E-2.4.3 “Controlled Cargo Environment System” despite Vessel prepositioning in areas with extreme heat, such as the Persian Gulf, or extreme cold. Underway periods shall consist of independent steaming, convoy operations, transit to/from selected ports for Vessel and cargo maintenance, bunkering, or for cargo discharging/loading operations.

E-2.3 RESERVED

E-2.4 Vessel Requirements.

E-2.4.1 Vessel Specification/Capability and Cargo Description. The Vessel shall meet the following minimum specifications:

E-2.4.1.1 Self-Sustaining U.S. Flagged Vessel: The Vessel shall be U.S. Flagged upon delivery. The vessel shall be self-sustaining at all cargo hatches.

E-2.4.1.2 Vessel Age: U.S. built Vessels are not subject to any age restriction. Any non-U.S. built Vessel requiring reflagging shall not exceed 30 years in age at time of delivery; except if Vessel has undergone substantial rebuilding/life extension (to be determined on a case by case basis with consideration given to significant design features or improvements made to increase the Vessel’s reliability, operability, and life expectancy). Additionally, any Vessel built in a foreign Shipyard shall have a minimum of one (1) year’s documented performance history at the time of offer submission.

E-2.4.1.3 Classified Requirement: Vessel shall conform to certain classified Vessel requirements contained in Attachment D. Any person viewing this information must hold a security clearance of SECRET or higher.

E-2.4.1.4 Speed: The Vessel shall be capable of maintaining an average speed of sixteen (16) knots in moderate weather when fully laden.

E-2.4.1.5 Range: The Vessel shall have a minimum operating range of 13,000 nautical miles (nm) at sixteen (16) knots when fully laden in conditions of moderate weather.

E-2.4.1.6 Endurance: The Vessel shall have an endurance of 6,500 nm after 60 days of normal on-station operations (e.g., an OPTEMPO of 85% at anchor/in port and 15% underway).

E-2.4.1.7 Breadth: The Vessel must be capable of transiting the Panama Canal.

E-2.4.1.8 Draft: The maximum summer mean draft when loaded with the 900 TEU described at Attachment N, bunkered for 13,000 nautical miles, and using class constants is 34 feet in saltwater.

E-2.4.1.9 Berthing: The Vessel shall be capable of messing and berthing a minimum of twenty-five (25) Government personnel (in addition to crew). Lounge and recreation facilities shall be made available to embarked Government personnel.

E-2.4.1.10 Interoperability with MS Office programs (Office 2007 or newer) to enable file transfers. To ensure Air Force cargo operations at ports are not impeded the following are required:

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

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

Vessel must have current Weight and Balance software.

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

E-2.4.1.11 Stowage: Vessel shall be capable of stowing all mission cargo identified in Attachment N in accordance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Cargo hatches shall be capable of sustaining the weight of all containers stowed on them.

E-2.4.1.12 Capacity: Vessel shall have a minimum capacity of 900 20 foot containers, of which a minimum of 600 containers stuffed with mission cargo identified in attachment N shall be below deck.

E-2.4.1.13 Usage: Within the constraints of safety, security, net explosive weight, compatibility, or other considerations, the Government may utilize the entire vessel capacity regardless of the minimum requirement. The Government will furnish all containers required to accommodate mission cargo; these containers will measure 20’L X 8’W X 8’6” H.

E-2.4.1.14 Climate Control: All container cargo holds shall be outfitted with environmental climate control equipment sufficiently robust to maintain each hold within the specifications of 50 percent (or less) relative humidity and 85 degrees (or less) Fahrenheit. Specifications shall be met within 30 days of closing the hatch cover. Deck-loaded containers and/or in transit cargo shall not be provided a climatically controlled environment (e.g., a cocoon).

E-2.4.1.15 Cargo Hold Fixed Spray Water Cooling System: A fixed water spray cooling system that meets the requirements of SOLAS II-2/54 is required in all container cargo holds. This requirement is in addition to SOLAS regulation II-2/53, Fire protection arrangements in cargo spaces. The cooling water spray system is required regardless of current proposed Ship Regulatory Body acceptance of existing cargo hold fire-fighting.

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

· Ship’s crew must be trained or certified (as applicable) and capable of operating ship’s gantry/cargo cranes to load/unload containers laden with AA&E

· Stores Gear: The Vessel shall be outfitted with a minimum of one store, crane or boom on both port and starboard side capable of working stores without impeding cargo operations.

E-2.4.1.16 Self- Sustaining Capability: The Vessel shall be self-sustaining at all container holds.

E-2.4.1.17 Fender System: Vessel shall be equipped with port and starboard fender system supporting lighterage, watercraft, or high-speed Vessels to moor safely alongside in order to conduct in stream cargo operations while at anchor. Fenders shall be foam or similar (NOT pneumatic/gas) and deployable/retrievable by Ship’s crew.

E-2.4.1.18 Armory Storage: The Government shall provide the vessel with two (2) Air Force 9MM firearms and 500 rounds of 9MM ammunition. The Government will also provide the following:

A GSA Approved Class-5W gun safe.

Ready Service Locker Small arms and ammunition for use by the ship’s crew to provide Force Protection (FP) within the life lines of the ship. The Contractor shall maintain the security and stowage of the weapons and ammunition in accordance with OPNAVINST 5530.3 (series) and COMSCINST 5530.0 (series).

E-2.4.1.19 Transport Capability: Vessel shall be capable of transporting up to Category II Arms, Ammunitions, and Explosives (AA&E) IAW DOD 4500.9R, Chapter 205, Part II (Cargo Movement), Defense Transportation Regulation.

E-2.4.2 Cargo Gear. The Vessel shall have all lashing gear, safety stackers and tie-downs necessary to secure all container cargo loaded onboard. The Vessel shall be equipped with cargo handling equipment including two (2) certified auto-locking spreader bars with a SWL of 27 tons sufficient to operate a minimum of two (2) holds simultaneously. The spreader bars shall be certified by an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) accredited agency in accordance with 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1918.61 (b), Safety E-9and Health Regulations for Longshoring, 1918 App IV, Special Gear and Container Spreader Test Requirements (Mandatory). Alternating one (1) crane between two (2) holds to meet this requirement is not acceptable. The crew shall operate and maintain all cargo handling equipment to the highest commercial marine standards. Vessel shall be powered to operate all cargo gear simultaneously with all other required Vessel equipment such as, but not limited to, AC/DH, hook services, anchor windlass, and mooring winches.

E-2.4.3 Controlled Cargo Environment System.

E-2.4.3.1 Requirement. The Owner shall provide a Vessel fitted with an operational and efficient automated environmental control system that maintains all cargo holds in a controlled cargo environment. The system shall automatically collect and store relative humidity, temperature and air flow data, generate printed reports on a weekly basis and on demand, be e-mail capable, and download collected data onto a compact disk (CD).

E-2.4.3.2 Controlled Cargo Environment. The controlled cargo environment system shall run automatically, maintain environmentally controlled air in constant circulation (blowers always running), and shall be adequate in capability to ensure all below deck cargo is maintained not exceeding a maximum of 85 degrees Fahrenheit and not exceeding 50% relative humidity within the design operating conditions. The design conditions are determined via psychrometric chart with a high limit of 110 degrees Fahrenheit dry bulb, 95 degrees Fahrenheit wet bulb, and 93 degrees Fahrenheit sea water and a low limit of 50 degrees Fahrenheit dry bulb, 43 degrees Fahrenheit wet bulb, and 30 degrees Fahrenheit sea water (a graphical design exhibit is available upon request). The environmental control system shall maintain all required specifications in any climatic condition worldwide. The controlled cargo environment parameters of a maximum of 85 degrees Fahrenheit and 50% relative humidity or less shall be achieved within 30 days of completion of cargo on-load.

E-2.4.3.3 Environmental Control and Monitoring Sensors. The Vessel shall be fitted with a minimum of one (1) relative humidity and one (1) air temperature sensor for every 150,000 cubic feet of cargo hold volume. At a minimum, there shall be not less than two (2) relative humidity and two (2) air temperature sensors per cargo hold. Sensors shall be re-locatable using detachable extension cables, and mounted within cargo holds on interior surfaces only, away from any surface in contact with the ocean, ballast/fuel tanks, or solar loading. Airflow sensors shall be located at each air circulation blower and will register blower operation. In addition to cargo hold sensors, there shall also be one (1) ambient air temperature sensor and one (1) seawater temperature sensor. At a minimum, relative humidity sensors shall be accurate to plus or minus three (3) percent within 20% to 95% relative humidity, and temperature sensors accurate to plus or minus one-half (.5) degree Fahrenheit with a minimum measurement range of -0 to +140 degrees Fahrenheit.

E-2.4.3.4 Recorded Data. Cargo hold relative humidity and air temperature data, blower operation, and sea water and ambient air temperature data shall be taken in five (5) minute intervals and stored in average thirty (30) minute intervals using a MS Excel compatible report format. Data shall be time and date stamped by an internal clock/calendar set to Greenwich Mean Time. The monitoring system shall store data for a period of not less than five (5) years.

E-2.4.3.5 Required Environmental Data Submissions. The Contractor shall submit an environmental control report on a weekly basis. A sample report is available upon request.

E-2.4.3.5.1 Composition of Weekly Environmental Control Report. The weekly environmental control report shall be submitted to MSCHQ PM52, the cargo sponsor, the cognizant MSC Area Commander, and the cognizant MPS Squadron Commander. The report shall depict the previous seven (7) days’ worth of environmental data in three (3) separate and distinct data tables. The first data table shall report for each of the previous seven (7) days the average daily relative humidity of each cargo hold. The second data table shall report for each of the previous seven (7) days the average daily air temperature for each cargo hold, the ambient air temperature, and the sea water temperature. The third table shall report for each of the previous seven (7) days the number of circulation blowers running versus the total number of blowers in the system.

E-2.4.3.6 Maintenance of Reports. A copy of each weekly environmental control report shall be maintained onboard the Vessel for the life of the Contract.

E-2.4.3.7 Controlled Cargo Environment Physical Monitoring Requirement. The Master shall ensure physical monitoring of the controlled cargo environment is conducted at least once daily.

E-2.4.3.8 Installation Acceptance and General Layout Drawings. General layout drawings depicting cargo environmental control zones and the locations of all environmental equipment, including sensor locations, shall be included within the Offeror’s proposal. Mathematical calculations used to determine size and quantity of AC/DH equipment needed to meet minimum contractual requirements shall also be included within the Offeror’s proposal. Vessel shall not be taken on-hire until the MSC representative is satisfied the environmental control system will meet minimum Contract requirements. Updated general layout drawings shall be submitted to the MSC COR following acceptance of system installation.

E-2.4.4 Cargo Provisions. Attachment N describes, without guarantee, the most likely cargo, including types, Unit Codes (UTC), quantity, Security Category, number of containers, weights of loaded containers New Explosive Weight (N.E.W), Hazard Classification, Compatibility Group, and United Nations (UN numbers).

E-2.4.5 Other Vessel Specifications.

E-2.4.5.1 Dry-docking. Upon delivery, the Vessel shall conform to USCG regulations for extended tailshaft examination intervals found in 46 CFR 61.20-21 and for extended dry-dock examination interval found in 46 CFR 91.40-3(d) through (g). In addition, the Vessel shall not require dry-docking for credit during the Charter Period.

E-2.4.5.2 Tin-Free Delivery. Vessel shall deliver free of tin-based coating. Vessels requiring re-coating shall be stripped down to bare metal before repainting with suitable coating. Additionally, hulls requiring repainting shall be fleeted.

E-2.4.6 Other Vessel Requirements.

E-2.4.6.1 Air Draft. The maximum allowable air draft (ability to clear overhead obstacles) when in a light or ballast condition is 135 feet.

E-2.4.6.2 Boat Fueling Station. The Vessel shall be capable of fueling a small boat alongside. The Vessel shall have a diesel fuel system connected to one (1) on-deck fueling station with the necessary attached piping, pumps, hoses, tanks and filler nozzles. The fueling system shall be USCG approved.

E-2.4.6.3 Bunkering. The Vessel shall be capable of being bunkered from a fuel barge or tanker alongside at anchor using standard six-inch hose flanges with camlock fittings. MARPOL regulations for taking samples during bunkering shall apply.

E-2.4.6.4 Accommodation Ladders. The Vessel shall be fitted with accommodation ladders on both port and starboard sides, leading aft, and be fitted with one lower boat-landing platform. The platform shall be attached to the hull with padeyes or clips and be adequately fendered. Fenders shall be foam or similar material (not pneumatic or gas), and be deployable/retrievable by Vessel’s crew.

E-2.4.6.5 Water-Making Capability. The Vessel shall have the capacity to produce and store thirty (30) tons of potable water per day at anchor in tropical waters (average seawater temperature 83 degrees Fahrenheit) in a Public Health Service approved system.

E-2.4.6.6 Laundry Equipment. The Vessel shall have laundry equipment sufficient in size to meet Officer, crew, and Government personnel needs in addition to the Vessel's laundry needs.

E-2.4.7 Pollution Control.

E-2.4.7.1 MSD. The Vessel shall be fitted with a USCG-approved marine sanitation device and bilge/oily water separator as well as a waste oil or dirty ballast tank that possesses a minimum of thirty (30) days’ capacity. Vessel shall possess a sampling port on the MSD overboard line to allow for the sampling of effluent.

E-2.4.7.2 Incinerator. The Vessel shall be fitted with an incinerator that is cable of burning both solid waste and waste oil. Any incinerator installed shall meet Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78. It is anticipated the Vessel will be required to use the incinerator to dispose of waste oil when prepositioned at Diego Garcia.

E-2.4.7.3 Waste Oil Reduction. The Vessel shall employ methods, both through installed equipment and operational practices, to minimize waste oil generation.

E-2.4.8 Spare Parts Storage Space. The Vessel shall be equipped with an allowance of spare parts (in addition to those required by regulatory bodies) and commensurate storage space sufficient for six (6) months usage in an isolated area.

E-2.4.8.1 Onboard Stores. The Vessel shall deliver with dry stores (general resupply items) sufficient to remain on station for a period of two (2) months. The Vessel shall be capable of storing ninety (90) days dry provisions and sixty (60) days chilled/frozen provisions in storerooms or in containers. Ship's stores/provisions to meet above endurance will be on hand upon arrival at the prepositioning site. Dry provisions shall not be allowed to go below thirty (30) days’ endurance.

E-2.4.8.2 Paint Locker. The Vessel shall have a paint locker with paint adequate for two (2) months usage on-station. The Vessel shall carry scaling equipment and staging on board to maintain its topside material condition.

E-2.4.9 Miscellaneous Equipment. The Vessel shall deliver with the following equipment:

· Two (2) VHF-FM transceivers with chargers

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

· One (1) set bridge wing signal lights

· One (1) set convoy flags and pennants

· One (1) Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) conforming to the following minimum specifications:

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

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

· Min Usable Range: Intelligent speech at 300 meters

· Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

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

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

E-2.4.10 Vessel Name. The Government shall have the option to require the Contractor to change the name of any Vessel chartered to a name of the Government’s choice at no additional cost to the Government. For planning purposes, Vessel will be named MV CAPT DAVID I LYON, without guarantee.

E-3 Crew Qualifications.

E-3.1 Vetting Non-Crew Members. The Owner shall submit personal information for all Contractor personnel for whom unescorted access to the Ship is required. Non-crew members shall be submitted on one separate template for each different company, and those visiting the same Ship in CONUS multiple times during any availability period need only be submitted once in 90 days. Non-crew members visiting multiple Ships located in the same port region may be submitted just once.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Microsoft Excel template must be filled out in its entirety by the Contractor and resubmitted electronically, using AMERDEC SAFE to the appropriate MSC Program (PM) POC. Access to personal information by Contractor employees shall be on a need to know basis.

E-3.2 Common Access Cards.

E-3.2.1 Common Access Card (CAC). The Common Access Card is Government Furnished Property. The Contractor shall ensure that the top two (2) officers (Master and Chief Mate) serving aboard the Vessel(s) under this Contract are issued a CAC. The CAC shall not be used for any unauthorized purpose. Fees associated with obtaining CAC’s are for the Contractor’s account.

E-3.2.2 Tracking and Disposition. The Contractor shall be responsible for the control of CAC’s issued to its mariners and personnel under MSC contract. In order to ensure positive control of CAC’s, the Contractor shall surrender to the Trusted Agent all CAC’s issued in the performance of this Contract upon: 1) Termination of the Contract; 2) Redelivery of a Vessel; 3) As directed by the issuing authority, the Trusted Agent, or the Contracting Officer.

E-3.2.3 CAC Reporting. A report shall be made to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of discovering any CAC is lost, stolen, or destroyed. The Contracting Officer shall then generate a report to 1) the Trusted Agent for cancellation of the card, 2) to the local U.S. Military Security Office, and 3) to the appropriate MSC Squadron Commander.

E-4 Physical Security and Anti-Terrorism Requirements. COMSCINST 5530.3 (series) sets Force Protection and Anti-terrorism standards for the MSC Fleet. MSC Area Commanders will direct additional security measures as the local threat condition warrants.

E-4.1 Operational Security (OPSEC). The Owner shall train crews in OPSEC awareness. The Owner shall take the following minimum precautions, as directed by the Operational Commander:

· Personal Security: Avoid telephone discussions or face to face conversations that can be overheard by unauthorized personnel when discussing mission related information. Avoid discussing any aspect of operations or capabilities outside the work place, and indications that strangers have focused on an individual or have a probing interest in Ship operations. Where terrorism is a threat, instruct personnel to vary routines and predictable habits and travel in groups for safety.

· Physical Security: Information concerning physical guards, space security, firearms onboard, custodial controls, emergency destruction procedures and capabilities, and threat reaction procedures and capabilities should remain closely held. Emergency action drills to practice responding to threats should not be observed by anyone other than authorized crewmembers.

· Ship Arrivals in Port: The knowledge of a Ship's scheduled port calls should be restricted to those members of the Owner's staff with a need to know. Arrange travel of port captains and port engineers, and Shipment of supplies, so as to limit forewarning of a Ship's actual arrival.

· Ship Departures: To the degree possible, make arrangements for sailing in a way that conceals and limits knowledge of sailing intentions (date and hour). As practicable, avoid obtaining items such as charts and other materials that might indicate the future areas of operations of the Ship.

· Operations: Maintain radio silence on HF, VHF, or UHF except as authorized by Squadron or Operational Commanders. Evasive maneuvers and recognition signals with U.S. aircraft or Ships should be utilized as directed.

· Reports: Reports that can be used to determine patterns of Ship movements and operations should not be released to international organizations.

· Social Media. The Contractor shall train crews in the effective use and vulnerabilities of social media. Contract personnel who engage in the use of social media and social networking sites in an unofficial and personal capacity shall do so responsibly. Refer to SECNAVINST 5720.44C, OPNAVINST 3432.1A and NAVSO P-5288-03 for guidance. If personnel using social media inappropriately may have their MSC computer account access revoked.

E-5 Medical Person in Charge (M-PIC). The Ship’s officer designated as Medical Person-in-Charge (M-PIC) shall maintain for each crew member (1) a listing of all current medical diagnoses; (2) a listing of all medications currently prescribed and utilized; (3) International Certificate of Vaccinations PHS-731 (Rev 2-69) or an equivalent and (4) any additional pertinent information on medical care which has been obtained since the crewmember’s most recent MSC medical examination. Medical records for each crewmember shall be made available to any medical provider ashore who examines the crewmember. It is the responsibility of the M-PIC (Section E-1) to ensure that each crewmember returns to the Ship to give the M-PIC any applicable documents given them by a local physician or clinic each time they are examined or treated ashore.

E-5.1 Medical Advisory Services. The Contractor shall subcontract for medical advisory service for the Ship. The medical consultation shall be available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days a week, from a licensed physician with emergency medical experience and who is aware of Shipboard living conditions. This service may be provided by either the Contractor’s designated licensed physician or by another medical facility. The facility/physician shall have sufficient communications capabilities to assure Ships deployed worldwide can rapidly initiate and maintain contact with clarity. The physician/facility shall be available to communicate with the Ship within five (5) minutes of establishment of direct communication by the Ship. All costs associated with the Medical Advisory Services shall be for the Contractor’s account.

E-6 Government Transportation of Supplies and Persons.

E-6.1 Transportation of Crew and Personnel. All costs for crew transportation are for the Contractor’s account and will not be reimbursed. Notwithstanding this, the Government will provide, on a reimbursable basis, air transportation of crewmembers, Port Captains, and Port Engineers between either Singapore or Bahrain and Diego Garcia in accordance with established Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) rates and as limited by this Paragraph. Unless prior approval is obtained from MSC PM3L, all inbound flights must arrive through Bahrain. Outgoing flights may be scheduled through Singapore or Bahrain. The Government will reimburse up to a maximum of four (4) round trip flights per billet per year unless a lower number is proposed by the Contract offeror/awardee and accepted by the Government. Transportation shall be used for crew and personnel travel at the Contractor’s discretion. Should the Contractor exceed the maximum allowed number of flights, a deduction for each flight over the allowed number will be made (approximately $1,450 per round trip flight Diego Garcia-Bahrain and approximately $1,200 per outbound flight Diego Garcia-Singapore).

E-6.2 Emergency Repatriation. While the Vessel is assigned to PREPO service, emergency repatriation should be obtained through commercial agencies except as expressly provided in this Paragraph. Should the Vessel be assigned PREPO duties at Diego Garcia, the Government will provide emergency transportation only between the Vessel's port of anchorage and U.S. facilities in the Far East. The Contractor is required to screen all crewmembers to ensure their suitability for isolated duty. All emergency repatriation costs incurred as a result of inadequate or improper screening by the Contractor of crewmembers for PREPO service shall be solely for the account of the Contractor. The MSC Medical Officer's opinion as to the adequacy of such screening shall be final. All repatriation costs necessitated by employee termination, personal injury or illness, including emergency medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) will be for the Contractor’s account.

E-6.3 Transportation of Supplies and Parts. The Owner shall arrange for the transportation of all parts/supplies and other property to the Ship unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The Owner shall not commingle the transportation of reimbursable parts/supplies and other Government property with the transportation of provisions, consumables, and other items, which are provided by the Owner. The Owner will be reimbursed the reasonable and fair costs per transportation industry standard rates for transportation of the reimbursable parts/supplies and other Government property. It is the responsibility of the Owner to ensure that the Ship properly maintains and updates the Ship’s Cargo Routing Address in the CRIF (Cargo Routing Information File) maintained by NAVSUP Logistics Operation Center.

E-6.3.1 Transportation of Supplies and Parts when Deployed to Diego Garcia. Should the Vessel be deployed to Diego Garcia, the Contractor will be able to ship routine general consumable supplies and provisions to a Government terminal in Singapore for movement to the Vessel. The Government will provide surface transportation (dry cargo only) of supplies, repair parts and stores from the normal loading port of Singapore to the Ship. Government air transportation will be provided for high priority material from Singapore to Diego Garcia.

E-6.4 Air Shipments. Should the Vessel be deployed to Diego Garcia, parts required to correct casualties (i.e., breakdowns affecting the Vessel's basic capabilities) and other parts required for immediate use may be air shipped by the Government from Travis AFB, CA or other Aerial Port of Embarkation (APOE), when authorized by MSC COR. The Contractor will (after authorization) obtain an air clearance from Navy Materials Transportation Office (NAVMTO) Norfolk, VA for each shipment. Both authorization and clearance require the shipper to construct Transportation Control Numbers (TCNs). The Owner will comply with all shipment procedures contained in COMSCINST 4470.1 (Series), as revised. Other APOE in-theater shipments must be authorized by COMSCFE N4. Due to the higher cost of air shipment, all material requested to be air shipped from Singapore to Diego Garcia will be reviewed by MSCFE N4.

E-6.5 Overlapping Crew Wages. The Owner should assume, and include in its proposed per diem rate, a two-day turnover period in only Diego Garcia when replacing Master, Chief Mate, and Chief Engineer. The Government will reimburse, for all crewmembers, additional overlapping crew wages and travel expenses associated with delays caused by the Government.

E-7 Administrative Requirements.

E-7.1 Reports and Documentation. The Master shall make regular reports directly to the Squadron Commander in regards to all matters that affect readiness to get underway. Equipment casualties, fuel consumption and personnel problems affecting the Vessel's readiness shall be reported.

E-7.1.1 Manuals. The Vessel shall arrive on-station with a complete set of operating instructions, books, and technical manuals.

E-7.1.2 Capacity, Stowage and Characteristics Card. One (1) reproducible set of Ship’s capacity and stowage plans (1/16th inch to the foot scale) and one (1) set of Ship's Characteristics Cards (OPNAV Form 9010/2) shall be submitted as part of the Offeror’s proposal.

E-7.1.3 Stability Calculations. In addition to General Arrangement drawings, the Offeror shall provide as part of their Proposal the stability calculations and associated supporting documentation (e.g. Hydrostatic Tables) for the Prepo load and additional 300 20 foot containers.

E-7.1.4 Hull Perimeter Lighting. A drawing depicting the location of the Vessel’s Hull Perimeter Lighting shall be submitted as part of the Offeror’s Proposal (Attachment J).

E-7.1.5 Previous Voyage Itinerary. The Contractor shall provide as part of their Proposal a list of overseas ports Vessel has called at within the past 5 years of RFP issuance, duration of stay and general purpose of visit.

E-7.2 Prepo Ship Management.

E-7.2.1 Logistical and Technical Support. The Owner is expected to intensively manage the Vessel's logistics support to ensure the Vessel will continually be ready to get underway with 24 hours’ notice at the Charterer’s expense. An Operations Manager or Port Engineer provided by the Owner shall attend the Vessel on-station annually. Should the Vessel be assigned PREPO duties at Diego Garcia, the Government will provide transportation for corporate personnel from Singapore or Bahrain at the Government’s option. Such flights will count against the Government-provided flight allowance in Paragraph E-7.2. Adequate Owner support personnel shall be provided by the Owner to assure maximum responsiveness to Vessel's logistical support requirements while on-station. The Government places particular emphasis on the Owner's management in the following areas:

· Acquisition and delivery of casualty/repair parts.

· Provision of technical representatives for repair of special equipment.

· Condition of spares onboard Ship and replenishment of spare stocks while on-station.

· Custody and care of GFP. The Owner will be expected to properly maintain all GFP and to notify the Government promptly of any material or parts deficiencies.

· Examination of crewmembers' physical condition prior to assignment.

E-7.3 Cleaning.

E-7.4 Quality Management System (QMS). Quality Management System (QMS). The Contractor shall ensure the either the Contractor or its affiliate (defined in FAR part 2), whichever is operating the vessel, possesses a Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with the current version of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001. The QMS shall be certified by an accredited organization. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 24 hours if for any reason the QMS certification is revoked. Costs associated with the QMS shall be included in the fixed price per diem.

E-7.4.1 Inspection and Test Records. Inspection and test records required by or in support of the Quality Management System shall, at a minimum, indicate the nature of the observations, number of observations, and the number and type of deficiencies found which shall be available for Government inspection. Data included in inspection and test records shall be complete and accurate and shall be used to analyze trends and assess corrective action. The Government reserves the right to attend the Contractor’s System Management Reviews to determine the effectiveness of the Contractor’s QMS in meeting contractual requirements.

E-8 Pollution Prevention. The vessel must be operated in accordance with all International, Federal, and State pollution prevention and control laws and regulations applicable to commercial vessels. In the event of an oil spill, Contractor shall provide immediate response capability to stop the outflow of oil and mitigate damage to the environment.

For ships prepositioned or conducting a port call at Diego Garcia, environmental concerns require that all soaps, detergents and other shipboard cleaning agents contain low levels of phosphate or are phosphate free.

E-9 Cargo Hatch Safety Sockets. Weather Deck hatches shall have permanent sockets to support at least two (2) portable stanchion/life chain systems during cargo operations.

E-10 Communication Equipment

E-10.1 Operate Communications Equipment. In addition to equipment required by FCC and CFR, the Ship shall be delivered equipped with INMARSAT Fleet Broadband 500 (FBB500) Ship Earth Station which shall be operated and maintained by the Contractor. The ship shall also have a designated space, meeting the requirements of COMSCINST 5510.9 (series) (available upon request), equipped with Government-Furnished special communications equipment to be operated and maintained by the Contractor. This equipment will include, but is not limited to, the following:

· Iridium mobile satellite phone service

· Classified PC to PC Transfer System (PPTS)

· Secure Communications Transceivers, and

· Any other Government furnished communication equipment which may be required

In addition to the above, Official UNCLASSIFIED DOD email address accounts will be provided through DOD's web-based Enterprise Email (DEE). Access to DEE will require the Contractor to install government furnished smartcard readers and supporting hardware on the Contractor's internet-capable computer workstation. The location of the Contractor's internet-capable workstation is at the Contractor's discretion.

E-10.1.1 Radiotelegraph Messages. The Ship shall be capable of transmitting and receiving terrestrial radio teletype messages.

E-10.1.2 Radiotelephone Services. The Ship shall be capable of radiotelephony over terrestrial and satellite circuits in the VHF, HF, MF bands, as described in COMSCINST 2000.2 (Series).

E-10.1.3 Communications Security (COMSEC). The Master is identified as a "Principal Authority" in support of COMSEC material. The Principal Authority shall adhere to guidance set forth in COMSCINST 2280.3 (series) to include but not limited to the following:

· Principal Authority shall submit to the Tier II parent account located in Norfolk, VA (a.k.a. "The Vault") a signed and dated acceptance letter IAW COMSCINST 2280.3 (series)

· Principal Authorities must initiate a new acceptance letter each rotation.

· All safe combinations shall be accompanied by a Standard Forms SF-700 and SF-702

· A Semi-Annual Inventory Report (SAIR) of COMSEC keying material, equipment and publications in June and December. The parent Tier II will forward an inventory list (SF-153) prior to each inventory.

· A Change-of Command Inventory Report (CCIR) is required to maintain continuous records of custody. The outgoing Principal Authority shall request a CCIR inventory from the parent account one week before being relieved.

· The Master or designated supervisor of Shipboard classified material must conduct a monthly review/reset of the audit trail for the Data Transfer Device (DTD) holding the local element account(s) and maintain a log of such audits for two (2) years.

E-10.1.4 Communication Administrative Services. The Ship shall have standard office furniture necessary to support communications administrative functions in accordance with the procedures described in COMSCINST 2000.2 (series). These include a telephone connection to the interior communications system, a photocopier, a facsimile machine, and a paper shredder. The shredder shall be a crosscut type with a maximum size residue of 3/64-inch-wide by 1/2-inch-long that complies with SECNAVINST 5510.36 (series).

E-10.1.5 Logs and Files. The Ship shall maintain communication logs as required by regulatory bodies and COMSCINST 2000.2 (series) page 5-33. The Ship shall have appropriate software or sufficient file cabinets and file safes to file classified and unclassified message traffic for thirty (30) days unless otherwise directed. A GSA-approved CLASS 6 storage container with an electronic locking device (X-09 series lock) for classified material must be used to secure classified material.

E-10.1.6 Department of Defense General Service (GENSER) Messaging. Vessel shall deliver with the ability of transmitting and receiving classified and unclassified GENSER message traffic, which is controlled by a personal computer based system.

E-10.2 Navigation Equipment. At time of delivery, Vessel shall be outfitted with a minimum of two radars (1-10 cm, 1-3 cm) of which at least one is Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)-capable; a Global Positioning System (GPS); a Gyro Compass; an Automatic Steering Device; a Fathometer; a Speedlog; a Weather facsimile; and, an ECDIS.

E-10.2.1 ECDIS, ECDIS training, and chart requirements.

· ECDIS installed on the vessel shall be type approved and meet applicable IMO performance standards. The installed ECDIS will have at a minimum two-nodes. and will have the ability to upgrade to IHO S-100 Format. In addition, it will have the capability to read RNCs/DNCs/TOD 0. The installed ECDIS shall have RADAR overlay and shall be WIN 7 or newer. The ECDIS manufacturer is subject to MSC approval.

· Only official, up-to-date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) produced and authorized by national hydrographic offices are approved for use. Use of unofficial electronic charts is not authorized.

· Before using ECDIS, Masters, navigators, and watch officers shall complete generic ECDIS training based upon IMO Model Course 1.27 and receive familiarization training on the ECDIS installed on the vessel as necessary to meet STCW competency requirements.

· The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) plans to significantly reduce the printing and issuing of no-cost paper charts to vessels during the period of this contract. If the offeror intends to continue using paper charts, they will be for the offeror’s account.

E-11 Fuel Oil Inventory.

E-11.1 Voyage/Passage Reports. At the end of each voyage/passage, a summary shall be submitted giving the total time at sea, total distance steamed, total average speed, and total fuel consumed for the passage.

E-11.1.1 Report Submission. The above fuel oil reports (Monitoring and Consumption) shall be recorded daily and submitted monthly using the Navy Energy Usage Reporting System (NEURS), per ALMSC 192334ZNOV03 (provided upon request). The Contractor shall include, with the submitted reports, a statement certifying the accuracy of the data contained therein as a true and exact copy of Vessel deck and engine log books. NEURS reports shall be submitted in the required format by email to MSCHQ-NEURS@NAVY.MIL and MSCHQ PM52 on a monthly basis, no later than the third day after the end of the reporting period E-12 Government Personnel. Notwithstanding any restrictions in this Charter Party to the contrary, Owner agrees to embark and berth a minimum of twenty-five (25) Government personnel, including supercargo and armed force protection personnel as provided for under the Force Protection clause. Male and female Government personnel are required to be berthed in separate facilities. The cost of berthing and victualling the Government personnel will be reimbursed at a fixed rate of $30 per day.

E-12.1 Cadet Training. The Owner shall participate in programs for Merchant Marine cadet training under the sponsorship of accredited state or federal Merchant Marine academies. Available positions shall be distributed as equally as possible among the requesting schools. Cadet wages, berthing, training, subsistence, and transportation shall be solely the responsibility of the Owner.

E-13 Presentation. Unless otherwise specified, Vessel is to be fully bunkered when presented (NOR tendered).

E-14. Onboard Condition Inspection (OCI). In accordance with COMSCINST 4700.18 (series)-Contract Technical Requirements Surveillance Process for MSC Ships, the Government will routinely conduct Onboard Condition Inspections (OCI) to monitor performance elements through formal ship visits and site audits. OCI will normally be conducted on an annual basis. These inspections will include operations, engineering, logistics and medical areas of the contract performance requirements and Technical Manual. Government property audits may also be conducted during this time. Any contract discrepancies discovered during an OCI will be reported to the Contractor and a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) may be issued by the COR. The Contractor shall advise MSCHQ N751 and the COR of disposition or corrective action taken to remedy contract discrepancies within 30 days of receipt of notification. The contractor shall provide a schedule for correction for all outstanding findings via the OCI Web Tracker and provide updates on outstanding or open items as appropriate, but at least quarterly. The corrective action will be to the Government’s satisfaction.

E-14.1 Vessel Self-Assessment. In preparation for an OCI, the Contractor shall ensure the ship’s Master submits a self-assessment to Engineering Field Support Division, Ship Inspection Branch (N751) of MSC at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to commencement of the OCI inspection. The self-assessment form will be forwarded to the Ship’s Master via email approximately one month prior to the OCI.

E-14.1.1 Special Surveys. As circumstances warrant, the Government may request the Vessel undergo a special survey. This survey may be tailored to a specific engineering or deck equipment or system or may encompass the entire vessel.

E-15 Charterer’s Instructions. The Charterer shall furnish the Master with all requisite instructions and sailing directions in writing, including COMSC Instruction 3121.9 Series, "Standard Operating Manual." The Master shall exercise due diligence to observe all such orders and instructions of the Charterer with respect to the Charterer's employment of the Vessel's services. Reports required of the Vessel include, without limitation, the following:

· Movement and Position reports (see COMSCINST 3121.9 Series, section 2-5);

· Pre-arrival reports (see COMSCINST 3121.9 Series, section 2-7);

· Casualty reports (see COMSCINST 3121.9 Series, section 4-4);

· Dry-cargo reports (see COMSCINST 3121.9 Series, section B-2-3-5); and

· Defense Readiness Reporting System-Navy (DRRS-N) (see COMSCNOTE 3501)

· Within 24 hours of any equipment failure affecting vessel operations or mission capability E-16 Deliverables.

E-16.1 Documentation. The Owner shall submit all necessary documents to demonstrate the Vessel is offered in accordance with this solicitation, and any other documents the Government deems necessary for its analysis.

E-16.1.1 Certificates. The contractor shall include in their Proposal Vessel’s Certificate of Inspection (CG 841), International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) and Contractor’s Safety Management Certificate (SMC).

E-16.1.2 Delivery Schedule. In accordance with paragraph F-3, “Delivery Schedule” the Owner shall provide an updated copy to the Contracting Officer every fourteen (14) calendar days.

E-16.1.3 Vessel Photograph. The Contractor shall provide an aerial photograph of the Vessel suitable for framing and display. Photograph shall depict the Vessel while underway. Photograph dimensions shall be at least 24” length x 20” height. The photograph shall be provided no later than sixty (60) days after delivery.

E-16.1.4 Insurance. Within ten (10) calendar days following award of the Contract, the Owner shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained.

E-16.1.5 Delay. Any delay resulting from the Owner’s failure to provide any deliverables within the prescribed time frames shall result in a corresponding increase in the time afforded to the Charterer to accept delivery of the Vessel, if such information is required prior to delivery.

E-16.1.6 Ship Drawings. Within 48 hours of award the Owner shall provide detailed Ship drawings…