20R3506 Attach_K_Specs_for_CBR-D_Decon_Station_.docx

ATTACHMENT (K)

(1) CBRN-D Requirements.

a. General. All CBRN-D material is centrally managed by Military Sealift Command, N-44, BLDG W-143. All CBRN-D gear will be provided by the Government. At no time should the Contractor procure an off the shelf commercial CBRN-D equipment unless otherwise directed by the Charterer. The contractor shall contact PM- Logistics to request replacement of CBRN-D items that have been expended, damaged or have exceeded their shelf life or require calibration. The request must include the shipping address and the point of contact name and phone number. The Master will submit a CBRN-D complete inventory in the format designated by MSC of all CBRN-D equipment required by the AEL in accordance with the required reports, records and log (CDRLS) section of this Contract. Upon receipt of all CBRN-D material the ship will sign and date the receipt document, annotate material received and fax/email a copy to the shipper (MSC CSF) within ten (10) days of material receipt.

b. CBRN-D equipment and training. The Contractor shall adhere to MSC's standard provisions concerning CBRN-D found in parts ( ) through( ). The Contractor will assign a licensed deck officer as CBRN-DO who shall perform the duties in accordance with COMSCINST 5530.3 (series). The CBRN-DO must have completed CBRN-DO officer course within the last 5 years, must be assigned by in writing by the ships Master and must be performing the duties as the CBRN-DO. The Contractor shall train crewmembers as specified in COMSCINST 5530.3 (series). The Contractor will reconfigure a space as necessary to function as a DECON station as specified in Part ( ). Any transfer or disposal of CBRN-D equipment must be reported to the cognizant MSC Area Commander and Squadron Commander in accordance with FAR clause 52.245-1, entitled ‘Government Property’.

c. The Vessel will be fitted with a Counter Measure Water Wash-down System (CMWDS) consisting of clips and brackets for attaching standard fire hose nozzles at each weather deck fire station. The clips and brackets shall be as specified by COMSCINST 3541.5 series, Part 1, Appendix C “CBRN-D policy” (MA Plan no. S89-5-1 or a functional equivalent if modern vari-nozzles or others are onboard. The clips should be positioned to provide the greatest spray coverage for lifeboats, weather decks, housetops, bulkheads and high traffic areas. Structures accommodating personnel shall receive priority coverage. A list of any areas receiving minimal or no spray coverage shall be posted in damage control central. System will be capable of being activated from the interior of the Vessel. After installation, the CMWDS must be activated at least once quarterly to ensure operational reliability. The Contractor will reconfigure a space as necessary to function as a decontamination station as specified in Attachment and in accordance with NSTM 470. The cost of this system is for the Contractor’s account, and is not reimbursable.

(2) CBRN-DO duties. The CBRBN-DO will perform the following duties:

(3) CBRN-DO training: the vessel’s CBRN-DO shall be trained as specified in parts ( ) through ( ). All other crew members/ Mariners must be trained in accordance with COMSCINST 5530 series.

(4) The Master/CBRN-DO will write a CBRN-D Doctrine which is specifically tailored to named vessel in this contract within 90 days, of coming on hire. It will summarizes guidance for executing defensive measures prior to any chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear attack. It provides methods to minimize damage and personnel casualties resulting from contamination associated with such an attack so the ship can carry out its assigned mission(s). Another section of this appendix delineates suggested CBRN-D related responsibilities of each ship officer. Subsequent sections list unique characteristics of and actions required to defend against nuclear, chemical, or biological attacks on a ship. The complete format is contained with NTTP 3-20.31/CGTTP 3-20.31, APPENDEX B Through E

(5) CBRN-D Medicinals considered Controlled substances:

Diazepam (CANA) is a Schedule IV Controlled substance that is required to be locked in a cabinet within a locked space. For ships with small CANA inventories and ships without a Medical Service Officer (MSO), Medical Department Representative (MDR), or a Medical Safe, CANA must be locked in the Master’s Safe. The MSO or MDR when assigned must maintain custody of CANA in the same manner as with any Controlled Substance. CANA Auto-Injectors will be included and accounted for. All other medical countermeasures: Atropine auto injectors, Pralidoxime (2-PAM) auto injectors, ATNAA, Pyridostigmine Bromide, and Ciprofloxacin should be stored in a temperature controlled, locked space to ensure effectiveness and accountability. Pyridostigmine Bromide tabs must be refrigerated between 2-8 degrees C.

(6) Government tests and inspections. The Government has the right to periodically inspect the Vessel's CBRN-D equipment, the CBRN-DO’s qualifications and crew members' training records, and test the operability of installed CBRN-D systems. A report of the inspection will be provided to the Master, cognizant MSC Area commander , Squadron Commander and MSC Force CBRN-D Officer.