PM2-JMC-001 TAGS Sources Sought.pdf

MARKET SURVEY

COMSC 25 August 2023

From: COMSC, Special Missions (PM2), N105C

Subject: Operations and Maintenance of Seven Military Sealift Command (MSC)

Auxiliary General Survey (T-AGS) 60 Class Oceanographic Survey vessels and One T-AGS 45 Class Navigation Test Support vessel.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT AN OFFER. THIS REQUEST

FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN

PREPARATION OF ANY SUBMISSION TO THIS MARKET SURVEY, OR TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES.

MSC REQUESTS INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE POTENTIAL AWARD FOR OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE OF THE FOLLOWING SEVEN GOVERNMENT-OWNED, T-AGS 60 CLASS VESSELS: USNS

PATHFINDER (T-AGS 60), USNS BOWDITCH (T-AGS 62), USNS HENSON (T-AGS 63), USNS BRUCE C.

HEEZEN (T-AGS 64), AND USNS MARY SEARS (T-AGS 65), USNS MARIE THARP (T-AGS 66), USNS ROBERT

BALLARD (T-AGS 67); AND THE GOVERNMENT-OWNED TAGS 45 CLASS VESSEL: USNS WATERS (T-AGS

45)

1. LOCATION: Worldwide.

2. MISSION: The purpose of this contract is to provide for the operation and maintenance of a total of eight T-AGS

Ships. The Contractor shall provide ship officers and crews, operational and technical support ashore and afloat, equipment, tools, provisions and supplies, to operate, maintain and repair the vessels. The following paragraphs describe the general scope of the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor shall provide personnel, operational and technical support ashore and afloat, equipment, tools, provisions, and supplies necessary to operate and maintain up to seven (7) Oceanographic Survey (T-AGS 60) and one (1) Submarine Navigation Test Support (T-AGS 45)

United States Naval Ships (USNS). These ships are public vessels of the United States Government under the operational and administrative control of the Commander, Military Sealift Command (COMSC). The ships are operated on behalf of two Sponsors: The T-AGS 60 Class ships are operated for Naval Oceanographic Office

(NAVOCEANO) and the T-AGS 45 Class ship is for Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). The missions of these ships are to conduct military surveys, submarine navigation support, missile flight testing support and other special missions which are carried out by Sponsor personnel embarked in the ship. Ship characteristics and other information relating to the T-AGS vessels may be found at https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Ships/Special-Mission-PM2/.

3. The minimum crewing requirement for each vessel is identified in the section B tables below.

4. CONTRACT STYLE: Firm-Fixed Price with reimbursable elements. Reimbursable elements include port charges, industrial assistance, non-watch overtime, costs associated with Voyage Repair Availabilities (VRA)/Regular

Overhauls (ROH), and Government directed crew training and vessel alterations/work.

5. PERIOD: The period of performance will commence on a date to be determined in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 or 2025, and consist of a one-year firm period with (4) one-year option periods, and one (1) 6-month extension period in accordance with FAR 52.217-8.

6. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:

a) Name of company;

b) POC, Telephone Number, Address, and E-mail Address;

c) Brief summary of company history relative to similar requirements;

d) Estimated daily, annual, or other term cost/price to provide said service from 2025-2029 (Table A-1 below);

e) Small business standing (i.e., small or large business; HubZone status);

f) Contractors should consider how to enhance small business participation (joint ventures or mentor/protégé relationships) and should provide a description of how this may be accomplished;

g) Any pertinent questions/concerns.

7. It is requested that the above information be provided no later than 09 September 2023. Responses should be emailed. The points of contact for actions are Christopher J. Jakobowksi at (757) 341-6236

/christopher.j.jakobowski.civ@us.navy.mil and Joseph M. Cielecki at (757) 443-5909 / joseph.m.cielecki2.civ@us.navy.mil

Section A

Table A-1

Per Diem rates listed in Table A shall cover the cost of daily operation, maintenance, equipment, mariner personnel, shore side personnel, and service for vessels, unless an expense is specifically listed as being reimbursable.

FY 2025 FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029

USNS WATERS $ $ $ $ $

USNS PATHFINDER $ $ $ $ $

USNS BOWDITCH $ $ $ $ $

USNS HENSON $ $ $ $ $

USNS BRUCE C HEEZEN $ $ $ $ $

USNS MARY SEARS $ $ $ $ $

USNS MARIE THARP $ $ $ $ $

USNS ROBERT

BALLARD

TOTAL $ $ $ $ $

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Section B - Tables

MINIMUM MANNING REQUIREMENTS

The following identifies minimum-manning requirements based upon operation under the current T-AGS contract for T-

AGS 60 Class vessels. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to determine manning necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of TAGS vessels provided it meets the minimum manning requirements specified in this section.

B-1

T-AGS 45 (1 Ship)

*All Ordinary Seamen must possess a Letter of Qualification and special training as provided in USCG NVIC 3-83.

**USCG COI states: “Two (2) specially trained Ordinary Seamen may be substituted for up to a maximum of two (2)

Able Seamen with a Letter of Qualification as provided in USCG NVIC 3-83.”

BILLET FOS ROS/COI

Master 1 1

DECK DEPARTMENT

Chief Mate 1 1 Second Mate 1 1 Third Mate 1 1 Boatswain 1 0 Able Seaman 3 6 Ordinary Seaman 2* 0** Total 9 9

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Chief Engineer 1 1 First Assistant Engineer 1 1 Second Assistant Engineer 1 1 Third Assistant Engineer 1 1

QMED 1 0

Electrician 1 0 Oiler 3 3 Total 9 7

STEWARD DEPARTMENT

Chief Steward/Baker 1 0 Chief Cook/Baker 1 0 2nd Cook/Baker 1 0 Steward Utilityman / GVA 4 0 Total 7 0

Ship’S Communications Officer 1 0 Medical Department Representative 1 0 Storekeeper 1 0 Total 3 0

TOTAL CREW 29 17

B-2

T-AGS 60/62/63/64/65 (5 Ships)

*All Ordinary Seamen must possess a Letter of Qualification and special training as provided in USCG NVIC 3-83.

**USCG COI states: “Two (2) specially trained Ordinary Seamen may be substituted for up to a maximum of two (2)

BILLET FOS

ROS/CO

I

Second Mate 1 1 Third Mate 1 1 Boatswain 1 0 Able Seaman 3 6

First Assistant Engineer 1 1 Second Assistant Engineer 1 1 Third Assistant Engineer 1 1

QMED 2 2

Electrician 0 0 Oiler 0 0 Total 6 5

Chief Cook/Baker 1 0 2nd Cook/Baker 1 0 Steward Utilityman / GVA 2 0 Total 5 0

Ship’s Communications Officer 1 0

Total Misc.: 3 0

TOTAL CREW 24 15

B-3

T-AGS 66/67 (2 Ships)

*All Ordinary Seamen must possess a Letter of Qualification and special training as provided in USCG NVIC 3-83.

**USCG COI states: “Two (2) specially trained Ordinary Seamen may be substituted for up to a maximum of two (2)

BILLET FOS

ROS/CO

I

Second Mate 1 1 Third Mate 1 1 Boatswain 1 0 Able Seaman 3 6

First Assistant Engineer 1 1 Second Assistant Engineer 1 1 Third Assistant Engineer 1 1

QMED 1 1

Electrician 0 0 Oiler 3 3 Total 8 8

Chief Cook/Baker 1 0 2nd Cook/Baker 1 0 Steward Utilityman / GVA 3 0 Total 6 0

Ship’s Communications Officer 1 0

Total Misc.: 3 0

TOTAL CREW 27 18