Draft SOW_N66001-17-R-0079_ Acoustic Explorer draft1.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

VESSEL OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE,UPKEEP AND REPAIR OF

RESEARCH VESSEL (R/V) ACOUSTIC EXPLORER

1 INTRODUCTION

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Pacific (SSC Pacific) is responsible for maintaining the R/V Acoustic Explorer, a Government owned research vessel. This vessel provides at-sea support for the Sonobuoy Quality Assurance Program (SQAP). The SQAP is responsible for testing production sonobuoys, to ensure that the sonobuoys perform within contract specifications, prior to their procurement by the Navy. The Acoustic Explorer serves multiple functions (i.e. Deployment Analysis, Defect Recovery and Analysis, Sound Source Deployment/Operation/Recovery, Environment Analysis, and Datum Determination) for the SQAP and is an integral tool in performing quality assurance during the procurement process.

1.-1 Scope

The scope of this effort is to provide services to operate, maintain, and repair the R/V Acoustic Explorer for the Sonobuoy Quality Assurance Program (SQAP) and other similar research, development, test, evaluation and training programs.

1.2 Background

The R/V Acoustic Explorer is a steel hull, twin screw, house forward, oceanographic research vessel. It was built in 1981 and refitted in 1988 by the US Navy and designated USNS8801. The R/V Acoustic Explorer is berthed at Pier 160 SSC Pacific, and moors off-shore San Clemente Island during SQAP operations and support. The SQAP is conducted primarily in waters off the east coast of San Clemente Island.

The R/V Acoustic Explorer specifications are:

Dimensions Capacities LOA: 130.0 feet Fuel oil: 27,500 gallons Beam: 30.0 feet Lube oil: 1,000 gallons Depth: 11.5 feet Hydraulic oil: 1,000 gallons Loaded draft: 10.0 feet Ballast water: 64,000 gallons Main deck area: 58 feet x 24 feet Potable water: 23,000 gallons 01 deck: 25 feet x 12 feet Berthing: 16 Lab Space: 22 feet x 12 feet Vessel tonnage: 197 tons

Machinery Main engines: 2- Caterpillar Model C32 (750HP @ 1800 RPM) 1500HP Total Generators: 2- Northern Lights Model M99C13 (99 KW/208V/3 Phase) Air compressors: Ingersol Rand, model 242-2 stage compressors, 2 HP drive motors Fire monitor: None

2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Volumes 1-3, Chapters I, II, and IV

2.2 Code of Federal Regulations Title 46, Volumes 1-9, Chapters I, II, and IV

2.3 Code of Federal Regulations Part 16

2.4 BUMEDINST 6224.8A

2.5 Commander Military Sealift Command Instruction 6000.1D (series) Chapters 4 & 5

2.6 Report on Continuing Action for Standard Range SQAP

2.7 Addendum to the Report on Continuing Action for Standard Range SQAP

2.8 Program authored Standard Operating Procedures

2.9 R/V Acoustic Explorer Equipment and Systems manufacturers Instruction Manuals

2.10 R/V Acoustic Explorer Planned Maintenance Systems Manuals

2.11 R/V Acoustic Explorer Technical and Operating Manuals

2.12 NAVMED P-117

3 WORK REQUIREMENTS

As specified in individual task/delivery orders, the contractor shall provide crew support to operate, maintain and repair the R/V Acoustic Explorer in support of the SQAP and other research, development test and evaluation programs.

3.1 Vessel Operations

The contractor shall be responsible for all aspects of in-port and at-sea vessel operations in support of the SQAP requirements, in accordance with applicable documents of Section 2. Vessel Operation Schedules will be promulgated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). This information may include, as a minimum, underway schedules, project requirements, anticipated at-sea schedules, communication frequencies, and operation area assignments. The following work requirements are examples of in-port and at-sea operations; they are not intended to identify all possible work requirements;

3.1.1 Read and understand Naval messages, navigational charts, weather reports, notices to mariners and other forms of communication that effect at-sea operations.

3.1.2 Ensure the R/V Acoustic Explorer is properly provisioned with supplies and equipment for SQAP scheduled operations.

3.1.3 Examine navigations charts and lay out tracks for safely navigating vessels to and from operating areas.

3.1.4 Read and understand Department of Defense RDTE test plans and, as authorized by the COR, coordinate with embarked program representatives on a regular basis. Identify different sonobuoy types, operational characteristics and functional setting selections.

3.1.5 Recover operational and defective sonobuoys.

3.1.6 Perform watch-standing duties.

3.1.7 Conduct safe operations in accordance with Inland and International Rule of the Road and in operating vessels in and out of San Diego Harbor including towing operations.

3.1.8 Analyze vessel and SQAP data and provide the required input during vessel operations and in support of the SQAP.

3.2 Vessel Maintenance and Repair

The contractor shall be responsible for in-port and at-sea preventative and routine maintenance and repair functions for the R/V Acoustic Explorer, in accordance with applicable documents of Section 2. Major overhauls, are not considered within the scope of this contract.

3.2.1 Vessel equipment and systems that will require maintenance and repair include, but may not entirely comprise, the following:

1. Bilge and Ballast System

2. Engine Cooling System

3. Engine Mechanical System

4. Fire Main System

5. Fire Detection and Suppression System

6. Fuel Oil System

7. Generator System

8. Electrical System

9. Navigation Lights and Electronic Equipment

10. Deck Load Handling Equipment

11. HVAC System

12. Inactive Equipment

13. Batteries

14. Steering System

3.2.2 Vessel maintenance and repair tasks include, but may not entirely comprise, the following:

1. Prepare, preserve and paint interior/exterior decks, bulkheads, stairs, rails, vents, fills, machinery, and miscellaneous structures.

2. Inspect and service pneumatic water separator.

3. Inspect and service as necessary various equipment systems.

4. Check equipment systems for proper operation.

5. Change water, fuel, air, and oil filters.

6. Inspect and service anchor windlass.

7. Inspect and service bilge system.

8. Accomplish all aspects of janitorial services on a regular basis.

9. Inspect and grease required systems.

3.3 Logs

The contractor shall be responsible to maintain all maintenance, in-port, and at-sea logs associated with the R/V Acoustic Explorer and SQAP, in accordance with applicable documents of Section 2. The logs shall be current and complete during the term of this contract. Required logs include the following:

1. Master’s Log

2. Bridge Log

3. Engineer’s Logs

4. Embarked Personnel Briefing Log

5. Marine Mammal Sighting Log: Date, time, location and species identification of mammal sighting during vessel deployments.

6. Video Log: Time and date of video recordings conducted during sonobuoy testing.

7. Visitors Log: Name, date, and organization of embarked personnel.

4 SECURITY

4.1 Work performed under this task by the CraftMaster and Mate, shall have access to Secret information. The work performed by the Contractor will include access to unclassified and up to Secret data, information, and spaces. The Contractor will be required to attend meetings classified up to Secret level.

Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) briefings are required for all personnel (Military, DOD Civilian, and contractor) per OPNAVINST F3300.53C. Contractor employees must receive the AT/FP briefing annually. The briefing is available at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/, if experiencing problems accessing this website contact SSC_PAC_SECURITY_TRAINING@NAVY.MIL. Forward a copy of the training certificate to the previous email address or fax to 619-553-6863.

4.2 The contractor shall be responsible for in-port and sound security watch during normal working hours.

4.3 Operations Security:

All work is to be performed in accordance with DoD and Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements and in accordance with the OPSEC attachment to the DD254.

5MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 General. The Contractor shall provide medical screening of mariners in accordance with COMSCINST 6000.1D guidelines, and that the vessel shall have a designated onboard medical area designed and stocked to provide acute and emergency medical care. There shall be adequate medical supplies to provide first aid care to the embarked crew and authorized personnel assigned aboard ship.

The contractor is responsible for maintaining adequate medical supplies.

5.2 Medical Requirements for Crews. All crew members shall be screened and undergo medical/ dental physical examinations to ensure that they are in good physical condition, do not have a history of injuries onboard ship, and do not have a history of inability to perform the physical requirements of their position.

Each mariner's Physical Examination Report shall display the following statement above the signature of the designated licensed Physician:

"[Mariner's Name] has been examined and found to be physically and psychologically qualified for duty at sea in an isolated environment in accordance with COMSCINST 6000.1D"

5.2.1 Frequency of Examinations.

a. Entry. All mariners will be examined prior to initial employment.

b. Ages 18 to 49. Beginning at age 25, the period between examinations will not exceed 5 years.

c. Age 50 to 59. Beginning at age 50, examinations are required every 2 years.

d. After 60. Examinations will be conducted annually.

5.3 Provide Medical History. Crewmembers shall not be eligible to work under this contract if previously discharged for a medical condition, unless a complete report from a physician provides verification that the predisposing condition has been corrected or cured, and such report has been approved by the contractor's designated licensed physician. The contractor shall not supply crewmembers with existing health conditions that constitute a hazard to the person or to others onboard ship, unless it can be demonstrated the condition is controlled and being monitored by the crewmember's physician who has rendered the crewmember Fit For Duty (FFD). A high-risk medical condition shall subject the individual to immediate discharge. The contractor shall subscribe to a maritime personnel casualty reporting service.

5.4 Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program. The contractor shall adhere to the Navy's TB Control Program as outlined in BUMEDINST 6224.8A and COMSCINST 6000.1D.

5.5 Medical Treatment Costs. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs incurred in providing medical treatment to include routine transportation, hospitalization and all other costs for the care of medically unfit Contractor personnel.

5.6 Designated Licensed Physician. During the contract period, the Contractor shall maintain ashore, on an as-needed basis, a licensed physician(s) to review, approve and certify that members of the crew are Fit for Duty (FFD).

5.7 Medical Supplies. The Government will assume the re-supply cost of all consumable medical supplies procured. The replacement of lost or damaged non-consumable medical equipment and reference material shall be at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall be responsible for continuously maintaining the medical supplies.

All replacements shall be of equivalent quality to the items initially furnished, and all replacement medicines shall be FDA approved and licensed in accordance with NAVMED P-117.

6 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES/INFORMATION.

6.1 SSC Pacific held logs and drawings of assigned craft and schedules of maintenance and yard periods.

6.2 R/V Acoustic Explorer Equipment Inventory List.

6.3 Access to Government transportation/ vehicles will be available for official local travel in support of the SOW requirements. The Government vehicle operator shall be qualified to operate, licensed, and properly insured for all vehicles used. The anticipated local travel under this contract may include trips to vessel and sub-system repair facilities, fabricators, retailers, and material/ parts pickup and delivery.

6.4 Grocery items for embarked personnel meals when vessel deployments exceed 16 consecutive hours.

7. Place of Performance: SSC Pacific, San Clemente Island and other ports of call/operational areas as directed by the COR.

8. Reports and Deliverables: Documentation shall be in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423.