PWS - 86th Puget Sound Barge Rental 2023.docx

Boat/Barge/Sea Vessel Rental

Background The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) via the National Resources Consultants (NRG) have requested support from the 86th Engineer Dive Detachment to remove derelict fish nets from the bottom of the Puget Sound /VO the San Juan Islands, WA. The fishing nets do not degrade in marine waters and continue to entangle marine animals and damage their habitats; removal is the only way to eliminate their negative impacts. The DNR and NRG do not have the ability to dive deeper than 100'; the 86th has the ability to dive to 190'. This mission will specifically target nets located from 105' to 190' below surface. The Innovative Readiness Training (/RT) program has been requested and applied for by both the 86th and the DNR for this project. This cooperation program between industry and the military allows both entities to meet their goals and was used in 2008 for early stages of this mission. This mission is an excellent training opportunity for the 86th due to the real-world technical requirements it demands at deep depths.

2. SCOPE: As a result of a non-personal service, firm fixed price contract shall be awarded for leasing/renting one (1) boat/barge/sea vessel to include other services described below.

Period of Performance: 30JUN23 to 28JUL23

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide a diving platform with a minimum 2100 square feet of deck space that can support diving operations. The platform should have at a minimum 2 point moor system and be able to stay moored above a dive site for one week at a time. The contractor shall also provide material handling equipment (MHE) to unload a line haul and load the vessel. The heaviest piece of equipment will be a 20’ container weighing approximately 23,000 lbs. The vessel shall also be capable of lifting derelict fishing nets from approximately 180 feet of sea water to the deck space.

4. SPECIFIED TASKS:

4.1 General: The diving platform shall be capable of supporting diving operations for up to 12 hours in a 24 hour period. This includes providing restrooms (portable toilets acceptable) for up to 25 divers. The contractor shall provide a container (or similar device) to store derelict nets that have been salvaged. Vessel must have a ladder, deck, ramp, etc. which allows the easy, safe, and rapid transition of divers from the water to the vessel. Divers must be able to exit the water rapidly in case of emergency and to conduct certain type of high risk diving operations.

4.1.1. Power Source Availability: The contractor shall provide a power source and/or hookup to provide power for the dive detachment’s recompression recompression chamber. The acceptable shore power is 480V, 30A, 4 prong connection or a 220V, 50A 4 prong connection. The contractor must coordinate with the dive detachment on their power availability prior to the execution of the mission. The dive detachment will provide the proper cable.

4.2. Mooring: Diving platform shall have at least two point mooring system, although three or four point systems will be preferred. The contractor shall be able to stay moored for up to one week over a diving site to minimize mooring time as well as vessel transit time between port and dive sites.

4.3. Dive Site Transit: The boat/barge/sea vessel crew shall be responsible to use the detachment’s rubber outboard boats to transport the detachments to and from the shore at the start and end of each day. The detachment’s rubber boats will remain moored up to the diving platform overnight to ensure they are not tampered with by the public.

4.4 Work Hours: The dive detachment may utilize the vessel for up to 12 hours of diving per day to include the boat/barge/sea vessel crew moving the barge, set or move anchors, run crane, re-fuel generator, lift nets, etc. as required by the Dive Commander. The 12 hour day(s) may however be broken up throughout a 24 hour period to take advantage of periods of time where tidal current is slowest to ensure safe operations. The working days are subject to change, the intent is to work only 5 days of the week in no particular order. Work days shall be dependent on diving conditions.

4.5. Mobilization: The dive platform shall meet an advance party of soldiers and equipment at the port to be designated after contract award for initial coordination. The contractor shall provide MHE capable of moving 20’ containers weighing up to 23,000 lbs. The MHE shall be used to load and unload a line haul at the start and end of the contract as well as situate the equipment on the diving platform in a suitable configuration for diving operations.

4.6. Derelict Equipment Storage: The contractor shall provide a sturdy, short term storage solution for all derelict equipment salvaged. The container shall have hard sides, a lid, and a minimum volume of three (3) cubic yards. Derelict equipment is expected to smell badly and potentially contain material hazardous to Soldiers. The NRC may be able to assist the contractor with net disposal, but any salvaged equipment that the NRC cannot handle shall be properly recycled and/or disposed of by the contractor at licensed facilities.

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

5.1. Facilities: Not Applicable

5.2. Utilities: Not Applicable

5.3. Equipment: The Government will provide no equipment to the contractor to preform work under this contract.

5.4. Materials: The Government will provide no equipment to the contractor to preform work under this contract.

6. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, and services required to preform work under the contract.