DRAFT_PERFORMANCE_WORK_STATEMENT.docx

DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PWS-SEA FIGHTER

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The Contractor shall provide operations, maintenance, including shipyard and dry-dock planning, engineering, programmatic and administrative support required to operate and maintain the SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) in support of Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs) and Research Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts. The Contractor shall provide project-specific engineering, technical services, fabrication, and support based on specific RDT&E and advanced technology demonstration requirements taking place aboard the SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) as scheduled by the government.

1.2 SCOPE

This effort shall include the following: provide engineering, maritime, and technical services to support the installation, test, inspection, checkout, maintenance, and repair of propulsion, navigation, communication, and auxiliary equipment (hereafter "equipment") for the High Speed Naval Craft SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) Class ship. Operate the ship pier-side, including after-hours security and roving watches, at-anchor, and at-sea under its own power. Provide crew services for the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), life boat and military and civilian helicopter operations during day-time hours only. Haul the RHIB, life boat and other craft in and out of the water to support operations and maintenance. Install, checkout, test, maintain and un-install equipment and components for ship operations. Prepare, document, and conduct shipboard operations and safety training for engineering, planning, installation, and test and evaluation (T&E) personnel. Coordinate and document SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) specific, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) operations processes, such as, Hurricane Evacuation Plans. Maintain configuration management plans for required SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) documentation. Provide galley, food and beverage service functions for at-sea operations and special requirements.

1.3 ACRONYM LIST

1.4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND TYPICAL OPERATIONAL TEMPO (OPTEMPO)

1.4.1 The ship is home ported at Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSA PC) located in Panama City Beach, Florida. At-sea operations will typically take place in the Gulf Coast and Western Caribbean Operating Areas. Other Operating Areas may be directed to meet mission needs. The OPTEMPO normally consists of approximately 102 days at-sea, 233 days in-port and 15-30 day availability periods for more significant repairs, if required. Two overhaul or dry-dock periods are expected to take place in Option year’s II and IV. The dry-dock period in option year II is expected to last 45 days and the second dry-dock period during option year IV is expected to last 75 days. The government may vary the OPTEMPO and operating areas to meet mission requirements.

Typical Operational Tempo

Base Year Option Year I Option Year

II

when not At-Sea 24/7 when not At-Sea 24/7 when not At- Sea 24/7 when not At-Sea 24/7 when not At-Sea

1.4.2 Destructive Weather Plan. Florida’s annual Hurricane Season runs from 1 June to 30 November of each year. In order to ensure that the Naval vessel and material are protected during gales, storms, hurricanes, and destructive weather, the Contractor shall exercise destructive weather operations with minimum notice in accordance with local instructions, NSAPCFLINST 3140.1B and NSWC PCD E Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Destructive Weather Preparedness. When a hurricane condition is set and the ship is in-port or underway within the storm affected area, the Master shall submit readiness reports to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The Contractor shall submit a destructive weather/sortie plan which describes the responsibilities and prescribes actions to be taken on the approach of and during adverse weather and/or hurricane conditions as delineated in the local instructions to ensure the safety of the ship and crew. The destructive weather/sortie plan shall be submitted no later than thirty (30) days after contract award. In the event the Government directs the Contractor to implement the destructive weather/sortie plan, the Contractor may submit to the Contracting Officer a request for reimbursement for costs resulting from such actions together with any documentation that the Contracting Officer may reasonably require. The Government shall reimburse the Contractor for all reasonable, allowable and allocable costs resulting from the Contractor's implementation of the destructive weather plan based on such Government direction. The Contractor shall make such changes in the plan as the Government considers necessary and reasonable to protect and care for vessels and machinery and equipment to be installed therein. (CDRLS A005 & A006)

1.5 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

1.5.1 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable international conventions and all applicable laws, regulations, and other requirements of the United States, including all applicable State, local, Navy, Department of Defense (DoD) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations.

1.5.2 The Contractor shall refrain from polluting the environment to the maximum extent possible in accordance with Federal, state, and local regulations. The following are examples of the pollution regulations with which the Contractor shall comply and is neither all-inclusive in scope nor description.

1. Hazardous material management and disposal shall be in accordance with all Federal, State, local and base regulations and NSWCCSSINST 5100.33C series instructions.

2. The Contractor shall comply with the Clean Water Act, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, 33 U.S.C. §§2701 et seq., (OPA 90), MARPOL Annex I (which prohibits all discharges of oil in special areas), and all applicable statutes and supporting U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Additionally, for hazardous waste generated during operation and/or maintenance including shipyard periods, the Contractor shall comply with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Clean Air Act, and all other applicable statutes and regulations.

3. Contractor-operated vessels shall handle spill prevention in accordance with local regulations and OPNAVINST 5090.1 series guidance.

4. The Contractor shall provide HAZMAT training to Contractor employees in accordance with applicable OSHA, EPA, State and NSWC PCD (NSWCCSSINST 5100.33C series) regulations. This training is intended for employee awareness to HAZMAT handling and policies.

5. NSA PC dock utilization shall be in accordance with NSAPCFLINST 3171.1.

1.5.3 The Contractor shall provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training to all Contractor personnel. All personnel shall have a current CPR certification.

1.5 GENERAL

SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) was originally an experimental surface ship developed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The ship was built by Nichols Brothers, Freeland, Washington and delivered to the Navy in August 2005. On 1 October 2005, ONR turned over custody of SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) to Commander Naval Surface Forces (CNSF) for experimentation in support of PEO Ships risk reduction for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). The SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) home port is now Naval Support Activity, Panama City (NSA PC) where SEA FIGHTER (FSF-

1) provides the Navy with a platform to conduct at-sea, operationally relevant science and technology experiments, and other RDT&E support. SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) offers the Navy a unique capability to conduct evaluations, to collect data, and to assess performance for advanced developmental projects.

1.6 BACKGROUND

1.6.1. DESCRIPTION OF SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1)

SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) has been designed and constructed of aluminum to the standards defined by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) (See Principal Particulars for details). The vessel meets the High-Speed Craft (HSC) Code 2000 specific to cargo craft as defined by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) is a wave piercing catamaran, 285.1 ft. /86.9 meters long with a light ship displacement of 1150 tonnes, and a 15 ft. / 4.6-meter draft. SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) is designed to support manned and unmanned air and surface vehicle launch and recovery, and carry a variety of mission packages inside an open and modular mission bay. The vessel can achieve speeds in excess of 50 knots with four waterjet propulsors powered by a combined diesel or gas turbine (CODOG) power plant. It is powered by two LM 2500 Gas turbines for a maximum speed in excess of 50 knots and two turbocharged marine high-speed diesel engines for lower speed endurance. Power is transmitted via a reduction marine gearbox to four Kamewa waterjets and is designed for CODOG operation.

The Principal Particulars for the vessel are as listed below:

Name: - SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) Build Number: - S-144 Builders: - Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, 5400 South Cameron Rd, Freeland, WA 98249, USA Designers: - BMT Nigel Gee and Associates Ltd, Shamrock Quay, Southampton, SO14 5QL, UK Class: - American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Classification: - A1 HSC Naval Craft OE AMS ACCU R2-S Call Sign: - WDC4562Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) No: - 367026670 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB): - ADCE 0217D142401 Flag Administration: - NAVSEA 05D4 Anchoring & Mooring Equipment Number: - 633 Equipment Numeral: -U17 Regulatory Body: - IMO HSC 2000 Cargo Vessel

Ship Regulatory Regimes and Commercial Certifications:

The SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) has been issued with a certificate from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). In addition to the ABS classification, the SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) has other commercial certificates required to operate the ship. These include:

· International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), dated: 2 November 1973

· International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex I Regulations of the Prevention of Pollution by Oil, dated: 2 October 1983

· International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), Annex II Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk, dated: 2 October 1983

· International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), Annex III Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Form, dated: 1 July 1992

· International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), Annex IV Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships, dated: 27 September 2003

· International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), Annex V Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships

· International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), Annex VI Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships, dated: 19 May 2005

· International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships

· International Tonnage Certificate (1969): SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) shall comply with International Tonnage requirements

· Panama Canal Tonnage Certificate

· Suez Canal Tonnage Certificate

· Load Line Certificate

· Statement of Voluntary Compliance: A Statement of Voluntary Compliance for the IMO HSC 2000 Code (Cargo Craft)

The contractor shall ensure the Sea Fighter adheres and maintains to all the listed classifications and certifications listed above and throughout the PWS, over the life of the contract. In the event a change is made to any of the above classifications/certifications, the Contractor shall notify the PCO within 30 days of the change and prior to undertaking actions for compliance.

1.6.2 SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) EQUIPMENT

Attachment J.1, Appendix A, contains a list of SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) equipment (shall be used in determining the maintenance aspects of this requirement). The equipment and systems are subject to change at any time.

1.7 INFORMATION

The Contractor shall be given access to all available manufacturers' technical documentation onboard the ship including technical manuals and ship's drawings available in either hard copy or CD ROM on the ship’s intranet. Naval Ships Technical Manual (NSTM) shall be made available on CD ROM on the ship. Upon request, the Government will provide a CD ROM/DVD of these documents to interested offerors.

2.1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Applicable documents shall be used in performing this task as invoked throughout the text of the Performance Work Statement.

The following documents, of the exact issue shown, form a part of this PWS to the extent specified herein. In the event of conflict between the document referenced herein and the contents of this PWS, the contents of this PWS shall take precedence. Second tier and lower reference documents (i.e., documents referenced in the primary references) shall be for guidance only.

2.2 Military Specifications

None

2.3 Military Standards

None

2.4 Other Documents

(a) NSWCCSSINST 5100.33C, Hazardous Materials Management Plan, dated: 4 June 2012*

(b) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), dated: 1976

(c) Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), dated: December 1980

(d) The Clean Air Act, dated: 1990

(e) The Clean Water Act, dated: November 2002

(f) Oil Pollution Act (OPA) 90, dated: August 1990

(g) International Maritime Organization High Speed Code (IMO HSC Code) 2000, dated: June 2009

(h) Craft Operating Manual*

(i) Various Tech Manuals*

(j) Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Worksheet 2005

(k) Safe Operating Envelope (SOE) definition 2009*

(l) NSAPCFLINST 3140.1B, Destructive Weather Plan, dated: 02 November 2008*

(m) NSAPCFLINST 3171.1, dated 7 May 2013*

(n) NAVAIR 00-80R-14, NATOPS U.S. Navy Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue Manual*

(o) DoD Form NAVSEA 9997/1 Rev 1-89*

(p) Public Vessels Act, U.S.C app 791 et seq

(q) Suits in Admirality Act, 46 U.S.C. app 741, et seq B

(r) National Imagery and Mapping Agency Manual (NVPUB 151)*

(s) NAVAIR Draft Sea Fighter (FSF-1) (2011 Modifications) formally X-Craft, Certification Requirements Document, dated 05 January 2011*

(t) MSFSC Instruction 3700.1, Aviation Readiness Qualification (ARQ) and Certification of Aviation Facilities Onboard Military Sealift Fleet Support Command Air Capable Ship: dated 3 Nov 2008*

(u) OPNAVINST 5090.1, dated 10 January 2014*

* Upon request, the Government will provide a CD ROM/DVD of Documents 2.3(a), 2.3(h)-(m), 2.3(r), 2.3(u) to interested offerors.

3.1 REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall coordinate with the NSWC PCD Contract Specialist to conduct a kick-off meeting within ten working days after the award of the Contract.

The SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the ABS rules for High Speed Naval Craft and the IMO HSC 2000 Code. The ABS class certificate shall be maintained with all current notations as called out in Section 1.7 and shall be operated within the guidance included in the ABS Appendix B (Section J- Attachment J.2) to Class for the SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1), (Attachment J.2). In addition, all other regulatory statements called out in the performance specification, such as MARPOL or International Tonnage Certificate, shall be adhered to.

3.2 Task 1- Ship Log Book: The Contractor shall maintain the Ship’s engineering and bridge logs. Originals shall be kept on the ship for a period of two (2) years. (CDRL A001)

3.3 Task 2- Annual Summary Report: The Contractor shall submit an Annual summary report, Contractor format, within 30 days of the completion of the first fiscal year following contract award and each fiscal year of performance thereafter, or within 30 days of termination of operations under the contract for any other reason. (CDRL A002)

3.4 Task 3- Monthly Status Reports: The Contractor shall submit a Monthly Progress and Management Report. This report is due on a monthly basis and shall include a list of the level of effort performed and work accomplished during the reporting period and a forecast of work products for the coming month. Additionally, it shall contain training and qualification updates and plans. (CDRL A003)

3.5 Task 4- Annual Budget Report: The Contractor shall provide an annual budget based on the requirements stated in previous sections for the Support of Operations (4.4), Planned and Corrective Maintenance, (6.0), Program Management (8.1), and Engineering and Technical Support (8.2). (CDRL A002)

3.6 Task 5- Configuration Management Support: The Contractor shall provide a SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) Configuration Management Plan based on Documentation Configuration Support (PWS-Paragraph 9.0) (CDRL A004. Now combined with A017)

3.7 Completion Report: The Contractor shall submit a Completion Report to the Contracting Officer, no later than forty-five (45) calendar days after completion of each dry-dock period. This report shall be submitted electronically and shall include (CDRL A007):

· An availability summary which includes the following:

-Availability location -Availability Subcontractor -Planned start date -Actual start date -Planned end date -Actual end date -Award price -Final price with an itemized list of changes to the contract including the final settled prices for new work, growth to existing work, and credits for cancelled work -Problems encountered that affected price or schedule -Port Engineer comments to include “lessons learned” for use in improving management and execution of future availabilities.

-Any other information that the Contractor wishes to bring to the Government’s attention.

· A list of all regulatory inspections and surveys accomplished

· A copy of the Paint Representative’s final report.

· A Dry-Docking Report

· A status report for all work accomplished by the retained ship’s crew. Ship’s Force work scheduled but not completed shall also be identified.

· A Scrap and Salvage Report (if required)

· The use of digital photographs within the completion report to document work accomplished is required

4.1 OPERATIONS

The Contractor shall be responsible for operating and navigating the ship in a safe manner in accordance with applicable U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Rules (USCG CG 169), ABS requirements, IMO HSC Code 2000, and local, state, and federal regulations.

4.2 GENERAL

Operations may be conducted pier-side, at-anchor, or underway making way. Pier-side, at anchor and underway watches shall be manned by Contractor personnel as determined by the vessel's master for safety and security. The Master is responsible for the navigation and care of the vessel, as well as, the safety of personnel embarked. The Master shall execute his duties in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations as well as other federal, state and local laws that may apply. The Master has the sole authority for safeguarding embarked personnel and the vessel assigned to his or her custody. The Master has the authority to abort operations when there is a clear and present danger to the safety of embarked personnel and his or her assigned watercraft. To the greatest extent possible, the COR shall be notified and informed when authority is exercised.

4.2.1 PIER-SIDE OPERATIONS

4.2.1.1 Testing Pier Side. When testing pier-side, the contractor shall operate the ship's engineering plant to provide electrical power and cooling water after coordination with the COR.

4.2.1.2 Full Operating Status (FOS) Pier-side. The SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) shall be moored at NSA Panama City, FL. A typical day in-port is an 8-hour workday for the crew, to include after-hours security and roving watches, including weekends. The Vessel shall be maintained in a condition that renders it fully operational within six (6) hours of notification.

The Vessel is not required to be fully manned when FOS, Pier-side. The Contractor shall determine the necessary manning level necessary to perform required maintenance. The Contractor shall assist with loading and unloading test equipment and supplies in preparation for testing evolutions.

4.1.2 OPERATIONS AT ANCHOR

Testing at anchor may be used when the government requires an at-sea environment and wants to reduce fuel costs or requires close proximity to land-mass background. The contractor shall perform normal underway duties associated with operating and maintaining a vessel at anchor.

4.1.3 UNDERWAY OPERATIONS

The Contractor shall operate the vessel in a safe and professional manner, and sail with a full crew. The Contractor shall comply with operational schedules and other such mission tasking issued by the COR. The three most common underway operational scenarios are:

(1) Underway (day or night) in the local operating area for up to (≤) 12 hours and return to port.

(2) Underway (day or night) for over (>) 12 hours and up to (<) 24 hours and return to port.

(3) Underway (day or night) from port for more than (>) 24 hours.

4.1.4 SUMMARY OF TYPICAL OPERATION SCHEDULE

The table below provides the historical number of hours the vessel was underway for different operations.

Operations Schedule

4.2 Crew

The Contractor shall provide a complement of trained and qualified personnel consistent with the ship’s mission and projected area of operation as identified in this PWS. The Master, Officers and entire crew shall be U.S. citizens and shall meet requirements of the USCG, STCW, and shall possess current, valid USCG documents commensurate with the tonnage and classification of the ship. Minimum personnel requirements can be found in Paragraph 14.0 of this PWS. The ship’s crew shall be required to perform all duties associated with operating and maintaining a vessel pier-side, underway, making way, and at anchor at contract award. For planning purposes, the Government has estimated a minimum crew size of sixteen (16) to operate whether the vessel is at-sea or at-sea (with flights ops).

The government also recognizes that a reduction in crew can be managed during in-port periods performing routine day-day activities with after-hour roving and security watches, including weekends and emergency operations. This estimate depends on: weather conditions; crew training and proficiency; mission priority; flight operations; required shipboard evolutions and schedule. The Contractor shall notify the COR when the vessel is scheduled to set sail with less than the estimated minimum crew size of sixteen.

The crew of sixteen (16) consists of: Master, Chief Mate, 2nd Mate, Boatswain Mate, Able Seaman 1, Able Seaman 2, Able Seaman 3, Able Seaman 4/Cook, Ordinary Seaman Wiper, Chief Engineer, First Assistant Engineer, Second Assistant Engineer, Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED-1), QMED-2, QMED-3 and Electronics Technician. The crew size during Flight Operations shall be in accordance with NAVAIR 00-80R-14, NATOPS

U.S. NAVY AIRCRAFT FIREFIGHTING AND RESCUE MANUAL.

4.2.1 Key Personnel. Key personnel are the Program Manager, Master, Chief Mate, Chief Engineer, First Assistant Engineer and the Electronics Technician.

4.2.2 Personnel Manning Shortage. If the Contractor is unable to meet the manning requirements of this contract, the Government reserves the right to man the ships by whatever means necessary, and reserves the right to seek all remedies which it is entitled to under this contract. The Contractor shall notify the COR and Contracting Officer of impending crew shortages as soon as they are known.

The Contractor shall notify the COR and the Contracting Officer in the event the Master or any key personnel should be unavailable in excess of 72 hours. In the event the Master is unavailable in excess of 72 hours (i.e. leave), the Contractor shall provide a Government-approved alternate Master with same/equivalent experience as the Master who shall be capable of responding to emergencies or other calls as deemed necessary by the COR within 2- 3 hours of notification.

4.2.3 Continuity of Employment. The Contractor shall make efforts to ensure continuity of employment to the greatest practicable extent among all crew personnel. The Contractor shall endeavor to ensure that there shall be at least a 15-day overlap in the event of crew changes for the Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Mate and 1st Engineer and the Contractor shall not change out more than 50% of the crew at any one time.

4.2.4 Crew Licenses/Certifications

Required licenses and certifications are located in PWS paragraph 14.0.

4.2.5 Crew Training

The Contractor shall ensure the required certifications and licenses are obtained and maintained throughout the life of this contract:

· Helicopter Flight Operations Training/Aviation Training

· Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training

· Base Sponsored Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Training

· SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) type rating and equipment qualification Training

· Aviation Fire Fighting Training

· Damage Control Team Training

· USN or USCG Approved Shipboard Fire-Fighting Training

The Contractor shall provide proof of having or ability to obtain the required training by the contract award date.

4.3 SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS

4.3.1 Contractor shall provide a crew, qualified to ABS and United Stated Coast Guard (USCG) certification requirements, to plan, conduct and support movement and operation of the SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) in accordance with the IMO HSC Code 2000 in the support of various demonstrations, tests, experiments, RDT&E, and other support service activities, both underway and in port.

4.3.2 SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) type rating and equipment qualification training must be awarded to all crew members within 60 days after contract award. The contractor shall maintain a list of all crew qualifications and provide a copy to the COR. Crew members not participating in the initial type rating training shall not stand watch until fully qualified for their intended watch standing position.

4.3.2.1 The Contractor shall pay for all costs required to train Contractor personnel, with the exception of Helicopter Flight Operations Training, which shall be in accordance with Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and Military Sealift Command (MSC) training standards and coordinated with the COR.

4.3.3 Contractor shall maintain operations logs, shall navigate, moor, and anchor the ship, and shall maintain the capability in an emergency to rig the ship to be towed. The Government reserves the right to review operations logs at any time without notice.

4.3.4 The vessel’s appearance shall be maintained in a clean and presentable manner at all times. The required housekeeping duties shall be performed while the ship is in port and underway. These duties will include but are not limited to cleaning staterooms, berthing compartments, head and shower facilities, lounges, offices, and passageways. Bulkhead and overhead angle irons in passageways, berthing compartments, offices, the pilot house, and staterooms shall be kept dust-free. Heads, showers, mirrors and sinks in berthing areas, crew work shops, offices, and staterooms that are in use, shall be cleaned daily when at sea and weekly when in port. Other spaces that are not in use shall be cleaned. The Government reserves the right to inspect the cleanliness at any time without notice.

4.3.4.1 Trash shall be removed from the ship to dumpsters on the pier at the end of each workday in port and upon return to port. Sheets, pillow cases, and towels shall be laundered weekly during at sea or at anchor operations. Passageways on the main deck and below, the Pilot House shall be kept shiny, free of debris, standing liquids, stains, and scuff marks.

4.3.4.2 Berthing, head and shower spaces shall be set-up, and maintained, to provide for embarkation of both male and female passengers.

4.3.5 FIREFIGHTING, DAMAGE CONTROL, PERSONNEL SAFETY AND VESSEL SECURITY

4.3.5.1 Contractor shall perform shipboard firefighting and damage control duties. All damage control/firefighting personnel shall have satisfactorily completed a U. S. Navy or U. S. Coast Guard certified shipboard firefighting and damage control course. The contractor shall provide copies of the certificates to the COR upon completion. (CDRL A008)

4.3.5.2 Contractor shall provide a briefing for all embarked personnel for emergency procedures at sea the first day of each voyage with each Government personnel. This briefing is to include, what to do in an emergency (fire, flood), life boat assignments and on the location of life preservers and any other required safety related equipment and precautions. Contractor shall conduct man overboard and abandon ship drills the first day of each voyage. This drill will verify the accuracy of the ship’s current on board passenger list.

4.3.5.3 Contractor shall maintain vessel security (gangway security watch and roving patrol) on a 24 hour/7 day per week basis while the vessel is in its home port and not in a restricted availability status.

4.3.6 USER AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAM MANAGER SUPPORT

4.3.6.1 The Contractor shall staff the vessel to support government functions and exercises to include providing shipboard tours to various organizations during periods of private and public visitation. Support shall include staffing the required shipboard spaces to provide briefings on equipment and systems.

4.3.6.2 Contractor shall provide support for the checkout, test, install, operation, maintenance, and un-install of Government equipment for ship operations.

4.3.7 FOOD SERVICE

4.3.7.1 The Contractor shall provide management and administration of all food and beverage service functions; preparation of all meals; staffing service lines during meals; housekeeping services consisting of the general care and cleaning of the galley and dining area, food preparation and storage areas, equipment, pots, pans and utensils; operation of scullery equipment; and removal of all galley garbage and trash to a trash bin on the pier in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

4.3.7.2 All services shall be in accordance with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 2013 Food Code. The actual quantity of services to be furnished during the annual performance period shall be determined by the number of days at sea (see paragraph 1.3.1). Food service hours may fluctuate from day to day as may the number and type of meals served, including box lunches and special events.

4.3.7.3 Meals shall have the most reasonably attainable degree of quality, quantity and nutritional value given the limited facilities available. Meal times shall be adjusted as necessary to accommodate testing evolutions. Meal items at a minimum shall consist of:

· BREAKFAST: Eggs/omelets (any style); breakfast meat (one); pancakes, waffles or French toast; fruit (fresh when available); bagels or sweet rolls; bread and toast; butter, jelly and syrups; hot cereal; cold cereals; potatoes (any style); fruit juice; coffee, tea, milk, cocoa and water.

· LUNCH: One sandwich-type item (e.g., hamburger, tuna salad, grilled cheese, etc.); two (2) entrees (one of the entrees shall be hot and one of the entrees shall consist of meat or fish); choice of two vegetables; rice/potatoes; cold sandwich; soup; salad bar (containing variety of vegetables and condiments); fruit; one dessert; bread and butter; ice cream; coffee, tea, milk and water.

· DINNER: Three entrees (two of the three shall be hot and two of the three shall consist of meat or fish); choice of two vegetables; rice/potatoes; soup; one dessert; salad bar (containing variety of vegetables and condiments); fruit; ice cream; bread and butter; coffee, tea, milk and water.

5.1 PLANNED AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE

5.2 General. The watercraft, systems and equipment, and other assigned port service areas and equipment shall be maintained in accordance with original equipment manufacturer’s specifications. The Contractor shall perform preventive, corrective and depot level maintenance as part of this contract. The Contractor shall exhaust all means necessary while performing preventative/corrective or depot level measures before requesting outside services or technical assistance. The Contractor shall also accomplish alterations as directed by the Contracting Officer, in concurrence with the COR, on a reimbursable basis.

The Contractor shall maintain each craft's readiness for all operational requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that all equipment, machinery, and appurtenances of the craft, regardless of the frequency or importance of use, shall be maintained in the highest state of readiness. The Contractor shall be responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs, as necessary, to ensure mission readiness on a 24-hour a day basis.

5.3 Senior Maintenance Engineer. The Contractor shall assign from among the crew a senior maintenance engineer to coordinate all watercraft and equipment maintenance and repair.

5.4 Preventive Maintenance and Repairs. The Contractor shall perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain each craft's equipment and systems and other assigned port service areas and equipment in a high state of readiness and to such extent and manner as to provide continuing operation, prolong the life of machinery, and to preclude breakdown of machinery, undue overhaul of major equipment, and excessive corrective maintenance.

5.3.1 Preventive Maintenance. The Contractor shall perform all preventive maintenance on assigned watercraft, their systems and equipment, and other assigned port service areas and equipment for systems listed in Attachment J.1. The Contractor shall conduct maintenance for the SEA FIGHTER and each piece of equipment in accordance with the Government approved maintenance plan. The Contractor shall provide their maintenance plan within 30 days after award only. The Contractor shall accomplish lubricating and hydraulic oil testing based on best commercial practices and shall be reimbursed for costs incurred by laboratories conducting sample analyses. The Contractor shall respond to and perform as necessary preventive and corrective maintenance as indicated by the testing program results. On occasion a Government-provided subject matter engineer may be required. With the concurrence of the COR, the Contractor shall perform preventive or corrective maintenance as directed by the Government-provided service engineer. The Contractor shall be required to perform daily, weekly, monthly, semi- annual, and annual preventive or corrective maintenance based on the system requirement. Maintenance products such as for cleaning, descaling, etc., are not provided by the Government and shall be provided by the Contractor as a consumable. (CDRL A009)

5.3.2.1 The Contractor shall develop maintenance plans for the SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) and the 11m RHIB. The maintenance plans shall be developed by the Contractor based on the existing a Standard Automated Material Management System (SAMMS) program using equipment technical manual data, machinery history, and duty cycle. The plan shall focus on using commercially acceptable practices and the data from the predictive maintenance program to provide the same or greater level of reliability as accomplished under the SAMMS program.

5.4.3 Corrective Maintenance and Repairs. The Contractor shall accomplish all corrective maintenance and all repairs to ensure a high state of readiness of the Vessel, its craft, their systems and equipment, and other assigned port service areas and equipment.

5.4.3.1 Corrective maintenance includes such efforts as troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, replacement, assembly, startup, and adjustments. Typical examples of corrective maintenance are as follows: pump overhaul, injector replacement, gunwale repair, piping repair, breaker or transformer replacement, deck fitting repairs, and leak correction.

5.4.3.2 Corrective maintenance and repairs shall be accomplished in a timely manner, in port or at sea, such that the craft's material condition is maintained at full operating level and further deterioration in the condition of equipment and systems does not occur.

5.4.4 Materials.

Only items directly used for this contract, for work within the scope of the Performance Work Statement, shall be purchased under the Other Direct Cost (ODC) line items. Purchases above $3,500 shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to purchase by the Contractor. Purchases below $3,500.00 shall be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The purchase request shall be itemized and contain the cost or price analysis performed by the Contractor to determine the reasonableness of the pricing. The request and supporting documentation shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for concurrence prior to being submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval. Information Technology (IT) equipment, or services must be approved by the proper approval authority. All IT requirements, regardless of dollar amount, submitted under this contract shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to purchase.

5.4.5 Maintenance Personnel. The Contractor shall have adequate personnel to perform all preventive and corrective maintenance or support a Repair Availability (RAV) status. The Contractor's plan for managing preventive, corrective or RAV maintenance shall include the use of Contractor personnel to accomplish repairs considered to be within their capability. The Contractor shall also ensure the skill level of the personnel performing the work is commensurate with the technical difficulty of the work and that the repairs are of a lasting, high quality nature.

5.5 Depot Level Maintenance. The Contractor shall perform all depot level maintenance on assigned watercraft, their systems and equipment, and other assigned port service areas and equipment. Depot Level maintenance shall be performed only after coordination and approval from the COR and Contracting Officer. Depot Level maintenance may require the use of outside resources, such a shipyards and industrial assistance. The Contractor shall conduct depot maintenance for the SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1) and each piece of equipment in accordance with the Contractor’s approved maintenance plan.

5.6 Dry Dock/Shipyard Availability Support.

Two overhaul or dry-dock periods are expected to take place in Option year’s II and IV. The dry-dock period in option year II is expected to last 45 days and the second dry-dock period during option year IV is expected to last 75 days. The contractor shall provide qualified Naval Architect support in accomplishing this task.

5.6.1 Planning Letter. Approximately 180 days prior or when a ship’s scheduled availability is known or directed by the Government, the COR will provide a planning letter to the Contractor, stating the approximate start and finish dates for the availability, and the operational status of the ship during the availability. The Contractor should make all efforts to develop multiple ship work packages when feasible. The Contractor shall not be relieved of its duty to prepare for and administer the availability where the Government fails to issue the planning letter at least 180 days prior to the scheduled overhaul.

5.6.2 Contractor Preparations. The Contractor shall develop a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) as well as procedures for use in the preparation for and procurement of availabilities. The Contractor shall develop and submit procedures for work package preparation 60 days out to give the Government sufficient time to review each work item, and to allow for revisions. The POA&M and procedures shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval with a copy provided to the COR (CDRL A011). Items in the POA&M shall include at a minimum:

-Assembly of Work Items into a Draft Work Package using data gathered from the Pre-Availability Inspection.

-Government review of the Draft Work Package. The Contractor shall permit a minimum of sixty (60) calendar days for Government review and comment on the Draft Work Package.

-Face to face reading session or teleconference with the Government technical staff to discuss the Draft Work Package.

-Government review of the revised Draft Work Package incorporating changes as a result of the reading session. These changes shall be identified in the resubmission.

-Government review of the Final Work Package.

5.6.3 Pre-Availability Inspection. The Contractor shall schedule and conduct a pre-availability inspection prior to each dry dock availability period. The inspection shall be scheduled and performed before a work package is submitted to the Contracting Officer. The inspection shall be comprehensive enough to enable a complete work package to be developed, thereby minimizing the issuance of change orders during the availability performance period. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of the planned date and locations of the inspection in order that COR or other designated Government Official may attend. If the Contractor believes that a pre- availability inspection is not necessary, a formal request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer detailing the reasons why the inspection is not necessary.

5.6.4 Development of Shipyard Work Packages. The Contractor shall identify required work and develop work specifications that include a detailed description of the necessary repairs, equipment affected, and a separate cost estimate. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR in scheduling availability periods so as not to interfere with operations and training schedules. (CDRL A012)

5.6.5 Work Package Format. The Contractor shall receive the work package from the shipyard and shall provide copies to the COR. The Contractor shall ensure that the Port Engineer has a working knowledge of every requirement.

5.6.6 Dry-docking Report. The Contractor shall, in each work package requiring dry-docking, include provisions for the shipyard to prepare a dry-docking report upon completion of the dry-docking period. The Contractor shall distribute this report to the COR and Contracting Officer, and shall retain one copy onboard ship. A copy of the shipyard’s dry-docking plan (block spotting plan) shall be attached to each report. (CDRL A013)

5.6.7 Terms and Conditions. The Contractor shall include contract terms and conditions in each work package. The terms and conditions shall contain shipyard or repair facility contract performance enforcement language necessary to ensure the requirements of the work package are met. In addition, the terms and conditions shall include provisions for liquidated damages for late delivery, interport differentials in bid evaluation where applicable, and the Waiver of Maritime Liens clause (provided below). The Contractor shall submit proposed terms and conditions to the Contracting Officer for review and approval along with the first draft work package under this contract. Once approved, the Contractor shall not change the terms and conditions without the consent of the COR. The contract terms and conditions must still be submitted with each subsequent draft work package.

5.6.8 Waiver of Maritime Liens. A) Neither the Contractor nor any of its subcontractors shall be entitled to a maritime lien upon the vessel. The Contractor agrees that nothing in or contemplated by this contract creates or shall be construed to create any right to assert a maritime lien on the vessel or to bring an action under the Public Vessels Act, 46 U.S. C. app 791 et seq. or the Suits in Admiralty Act, 46 U.S.C. app 741, et seq. B). The Contractor further agrees that this contract between Operator and Subcontractor creates no privity between itself and the Owner and that it is relying solely on the credit of the Operator for payment hereunder. The Cntractor agrees that it is not authorized by either the Owner or the Operator to enter into contracts on behalf of the Government or the vessel, nor is the Contractor entrusted with the management of the vessel or authorization to pledge the credit of the vessel. This contract is strictly for ship repair or alteration and does not create an agency agreement. C) The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government, its agencies and instrumentalities, and the Operator, against all suits, actions, claim, costs or demands against the Government, its agencies and instrumentalities and the Operator, for which the vessel and its owner may be subject under this subcontract. D) The Contractor agrees to include, and require inclusion of, this clause, suitably modified to identify the parties, and in all subcontracts at any tier for supplies or services and E) shall cause all its subcontractors to execute similar waivers.

5.6.9 Liquidated Damages. Daily liquidated damages, prorated for any portion of a day, shall be specified in all availability solicitations to subcontractors. Liquidated damages assessed against a subcontractor shall be payable to the Government as a line item credit to the final availability invoice.

5.6.10 Competing the Final Work Package. The Contractor shall submit the Final Work Package, as revised during the review period to the COR. Once the COR approves the Final Work Package, the Contractor shall compete the Final Work Package amongst shipyards. Any changes made to the final work package shall be approved by the COR.

5.6.11 Definitization of Dry Dock CLIN. Upon approval of the final work package, the Government will finalize the cost of the dry dock in the following manner:

1. Within 180 days of receipt of the planning letter, the Contractor shall submit the Firm-Fixed-Price proposal to the COR and Contracting Officer.

2. Within 120 days of receipt of the proposal, the Government will evaluate and negotiate a Firm-Fixed-Price for the dry dock CLIN.

3. Within 45 days of completion of negotiations, the Government will issue a modification to award the appropriate dry dock option CLIN.

5.6.12 Interport Differential. To determine which offer represents the lowest net price to the Government, the Contractor shall adjust all bid costs based upon a calculated interport differential cost. Interport differentials shall be computed on a per diem basis and shall be added to all offers when evaluating the offerors’ pricing proposal. Interport differentials shall be established as follows for each offeror’s proposed overhaul port. The incremental fuel costs and port services costs for both the transit from the starting port prior to the availability to the shipyard and the transit from the shipyard to the ending port shall be considered when establishing the interport differential cost:

· For the transit from the starting port to the shipyard:

-Calculate the transit time by dividing the interport distance the ship has to travel by the reasonable speed of advance of the ship while in transit (nm/kts). Interport distance shall be based on distances set forth in the National Imagery and Mapping Agency manual (NVPUB 151), Table of Distances between Ports. A reasonable speed of advance shall be established considering ship capabilities, operational schedule, and navigational conditions.

-Calculate fuel usage by multiplying the estimated daily fuel oil consumption of the ship by the transit time to and from the port of the repair facility while traveling at the established reasonable speed of advance (bbls * days).

-Calculate the fuel costs by multiplying fuel usage by the DESC standard rate in effect for the fuel being consumed while in transit (bbls * $/bbl).

-Calculate the incremental difference in daily crew…