Attachment_3_-_Task_Order_Performance_Work_Statement.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TASK ORDER 1

Monterey Vessel and Field Operations Support Services Office of National Marine Sanctuaries West Coast Regional Office

1.0 BACKGROUND

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries(ONMS), West Coast Regional Office (WCRO) operates and maintains the 67’ research vessel Fulmar as the primary offshore platform for Central California to conduct scientific research, monitoring, exploration, education and outreach and preserving submerged resources and providing awareness of maritime heritage.

Additionally, the 41’ research vessel R4107 is utilized as an additional platform for research and occasionally other NOAA owned vessels.

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide qualified personnel capable of meeting the demands of operations and maintenance aboard a NOAA research vessel. The delivered services shall adhere to the requirements in the base contract Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the following general requirements:

• The Contractor shall provide vessel personnel possessing appropriate United States Coast Guard (USCG) license to operate NOAA research vessels. Captains must have an active USCG license and related field science operations experience. Captain and crew experience on NOAA research vessels is desired.

• The contractor shall provide field and research program support personnel.

• Contractor provided vessel operator shall possess a current NOAA Component

Course certification. To support emerging and urgent requirements, the Contractor shall maintain a certified NOAA Component Course Instructor on staff throughout the period of performance.

• The contractor shall ensure all procedures and engineering practices are in compliance with the current and appropriate regulating authorities’ such as Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC);

NOAA Small Boat Program (SBP); and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).

• Ensure the safe navigation and mechanical operation of the vessel at all times, in accordance with NOAA and USCG regulations.

• Serve as the designated Vessel Operations Coordinator (VOC) for the 67’ Research Vessel R/V Fulmar

• Serve as the designated Vessel Operations Coordinator (VOC) for the 41’ Research Vessel R4107

• Serve as the designated Vessel Operations Coordinator any new or guest vessels as required.

• Schedule, plan agenda for and facilitate vessel Operations and Management Team Meetings.

• Coordinate with west coast NMS sites and partners to develop cruise plans for vessels of opportunity including ships, ROVs and manned submersibles

• Serve as primary contact to the west coast sanctuary site for aircraft operations (NOAA, USCG and other aircraft).

• Serve as primary point of contact and technical lead for ONMS’s VPM electronic cruise planning database/cruise planning system.

• Augment as non-licensed crew member.

3.0 TASKS

In coordination with the ONMS West Coast Regional Office in Monterey, CA, the contractor provide support all vessel and field operations, provide maintenance and assist in managing the ONNS small boat assets R-6701 R/V Fulmar and R-4107 in addition the contractor may be called to operate other NOAA small boats in the region in coordination with the COR. The Contractor shall perform the following vessel operations and maintenance support tasks. Services and deliverables including:

• Operate NOAA research vessels, as required and approved by the COR and site Superintendent or designee, in compliance with USCG and NOAA policies and regulations. Ensure the safe navigation and mechanical operation of the vessel in which assigned, at all times, in accordance with all NOAA, National Ocean Service (NOS), Office National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) policy guidelines, vessel operations manuals, vessel standing orders, and specifically NOAA Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual (NSBSPM), NOA 209-125, MARPOL, and COLREGS. Exercise prudent judgment at all times. Be willing, able and capable of responding to shipboard emergencies and actively participate in drills.

• Ensure vessels are maintained in accordance with the NOAA Small Boat Program requirements. Conduct an Operational Risk Assessment with crew members prior to getting underway, in accordance with NSBSPM Section 6-1, and record score in Float Plan. This includes assessing weather and sea-state forecasts for the mission area. The OIC has the authority to cancel the operations in question if risks cannot be reduced to a level that will ensure the safe, successful outcome of the mission.

• Document vessel-related activities, including information pertaining to safety, training, operations, and the safe navigation of the vessel in the Ship’s Log and/or the digital Vessel Information Management System (VIMS). Ensure that a copy of the final Cruise Plan, including complete manifest and emergency contact information for each individual, is available in digital form in Vessel Project Manager (VPM) or on-board in hardcopy prior to departure. Conduct monthly fire, man overboard, and abandon ship drills when underway, and document in vessel’s log. Ensure that all required monthly, quarterly and annual safety inspections have been completed aboard the vessel. Inspect and maintain safety equipment in accordance with USCG and NOAA procedures.

• The Contractor shall provide the necessary vessel corrective and preventative maintenance, and provide materials if required in coordination with the COR, to support the safe operation of the R/V Fulmar and R4107 research vessel assets.

Purchases could include repair parts, provisions, consumables, and fuel necessary for safe operation of NOAA research vessels.

• Coordinate and support emergent repairs to WCRO small boat assets if and when required. Provide oversight during shipyard and repair periods

• Coordinate engineering work requiring certified technician assistance from engineering contractors, naval architects, electricians, and marine surveyors if required.

• Provide and coordinate vessel schedules and work packages in consultation with WCRO Vessel Operations Coordinator (VOC).

• Coordinate with site Vessel Operations Coordinator (VOC) for the 67’ Research Vessel R-6701 Fulmar and Research Vessel R-4107.

• Coordinate with site Vessel Operations Coordinator (VOC) for any new or guest vessels as required.

• Coordinate with West Coast NMS sites and partners to develop cruise plans for vessels of opportunity including ships, ROVs, and manned submersibles.

• Serve as primary operator of R-6701 Fulmar and Research Vessel R-4107.

• Serve as Operator in Charge (OIC) of all vessel operations and vessel personnel pertaining to all marine operations aboard WCRO vessels when assigned by the VOC or COR.

• Ensure current training for vessel operator and crewmembers, and keep record of credentials and qualifications.

• Comply with safety stand-downs per NOAA procedures.

• Schedule Channel Islands NMS vessel maintenance and dry dock periods per

NOAA procedures and in coordination with the site VOC and COR. Provide oversight during shipyard and repair periods.

• Review of all Project Instructions to an approving authority including Cruise Plans, and Float Plans, as directed.

• Assist WCRO in physical facilities assessments and planning as it relates to vessel operations.

• Represent WCRO in vessel related intra and inter-agency meetings and partnerships, as necessary.

• Provide safe vessel operations in a variety of underway operations for research, education, outreach, maritime heritage, law enforcement, intra/inter-agency partnership trips, etc.

• Operate other similar NOAA vessels as requested.

• Coordination of 2018-2018 vessel and schedules

• Coordination of annual vessel RFP process

• Schedule vessel maintenance and dry dock periods per NOAA procedures

• Lead the annual vessel inspection process per NOAA procedures

• Review, approval, and submission of all Project Instructions to an approving authority including Cruise Plans, Dive Plans, and Float Plans

• Departure, arrival, mobilization, and de-mob arrangements

• Vessel crew and project manning

• Fueling including bio-based products

• Safety/response per NOAA procedures

• Review, revision, and implementation of pertinent policies and regulations

• Scheduling, coordination, and management of vessel operators’ time and attendance

• Training: operator, crewmember, staff member credentials and qualifications;

safety stand-downs per NOAA procedures

• Develop annual vessel accomplishment report

• Assist Regional Office in maritime facilities assessments and planning

• Represent ONMS WCRO in related intra and inter-agency meetings and partnerships

• Serve as cruise leader in a variety of underway operations for research, education, outreach, maritime heritage, law enforcement, intra/inter-agency partnership trips, etc.

• Serve as cruise leader in a variety of underway operations for research, education, outreach, maritime heritage, law enforcement, intra/inter-agency partnership trips, etc.

4.0 DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

Deliverable Due Date

(a) VOC III. Prioritized List of Vessel Time Requests April 1, 2019

(b) VOC III. Annual Vessel Operations Summary Report January 30, 2019

(c) VOC III. Schedule and coordinate vessel crew coverage for underway and maintenance operations Ongoing throughout period of performance

(d) VOC III Up To 20 Days Of Science Dives (~20 Hours Underwater); Dives Logged; Survey Data Entered. Attend annual dive training refresher as specified by the Unit Dive Supervisor

Ongoing throughout period of performance

(e) VOC III Up to 20 Days-At-Sea (In Addition to Days Diving) for general research support.

Ongoing throughout period of performance

(g) All labor categories Vessel Project Manager (VPM) and Vessel Maintenance database (VIMS) data entry and support include casualty reports to TPOC/COR

Ongoing throughout period of performance

(h) All labor categories. Provide safe underway vessel operations of up to 120 days at sea per year and

Ongoing throughout period of maintenance operations of up to 80 days per year. performance

5.0 PERSONNEL

The contractor shall provide the following personnel as described in the labor categories found in the master contract.

Labor Category Regular Hours Captain, Licensed II 200 Captain, Licensed I 1,920 Mate, Licensed II 400 Mate, Licensed I 600 Deckhand III 80 Deckhand II 80 Deckhand I 600 Vessel Operations Coordinator III 1,900 Vessel Operations Coordinator III (when diving) 20

6.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance is the West Coast Regional Office in Monterey, CA (and surrounding waters):

NOS/ONMS West Coast Regional Office 99 Pacific Street Bldg. 100 – Suite F Monterey, CA 93940

7.0 TRAVEL

Travel, lodging and meals for mobilization, repositioning, training and dry dock period, are reimbursable with prior approval from the COR. The contractor shall maintain records to support all reimbursable travel costs, which shall be made available to the Government for inspection, acceptance, and approval. Invoices must contain one copy of all receipts for reimbursable lodging and airfare expenses, and for any other approved expenditure. Travel is estimated at approximately $4,000.

8.0 EXPENSES – REIMBURSABLE ITEMS

In coordination with the COR, the direct costs for supply items, related subcontracts is estimated at $25,000.

• Maintenance materials such as filters, oil, lubricants, cleaning materials and parts to support preventative and corrective maintenance.

• Materials and parts for approved vessel modifications

• Provisions

• Subcontracts

• Repair parts and spares

• Personal protective gear

• Mission related rental equipment such as ROVs, sidescan, multibeam, generators, temporary rigging, etc.

9.0 LOCATION SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

Contractor’s employees are authorized after hours and weekend access to NOAA facilities and vessels provided they have been vetted per the procedures as outlined in master contract and have been authorized for such access by the COR in coordination with program managers. Contractor may be required to assist the Government in an orderly shutdown and restart of operations due to natural disasters, civil emergencies, lapse in appropriation or other unforeseen events.

10.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

June 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019

11.0 INVOICING

Copies of all invoices should be sent to the TPOC and COR listed in Section 13 of this document.

12.0 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (TPOC)

Same as COR

13.0 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

David Lott ONMS West Coast Ops. Coordinator 99 Pacific Street, STE 100F Monterey, CA 93940

831-647-6452 dave.lott@noaa.gov