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WORK ITEM 1: Towing Services, Provide

1. SCOPE

1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to provide vessel towing services between the transit locations identified in Table 1 Table 1 - Transit Locations

1.2 Government-furnished property.

None.

2. REFERENCES

Coast Guard Drawings

None

Coast Guard Publications

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements

Coast Guard Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) M16672.2D, Mar 1999, Navigation Rules, International-Inland

Other References

None

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General. The Contractor must provide the necessary towing equipment and rigging, install towing fittings on the vessel, prepare the vessel for the tow, provide a towing vessel, qualified pilot, riding crew and assist tugs, and accomplish tow of vessel from the point of departure to the point of arrival designated in paragraph 1.1 (Intent). Towing operations must be conducted in accordance with COMDTINST M16672.2D and all federal, State, and local regulations. The Contractor must not use shipboard winches or any other deck machinery to control or winch the vessel for towing operations, but may use appropriate attachment points on the vessel to secure and control the vessel during towing operations.

3.1.1 CIR.

None.

3.1.2 Tech Rep.

Not applicable.

3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection).

3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor must handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences).

3.1.5 Vessel inspection/survey. The Contractor must accomplish a vessel inspection/survey at the vessel’s current location (refer to Table 1 “Point of Departure”) to identify any known discrepancies that would prevent safe tow to Contractor facility. This inspection must be accomplished prior to bid submission. Any identified issues (and Contractor’s recommendation for repair) must be included in Contractor’s solicitation proposal submission.

3.1.6 “Captain of the Port” approvals. To ensure compliance with all towing regulations, the Contractor must obtain dead ship tow authorization from the CG Captain of the Port (COTP), including providing voyage plan in support of COTP approvals.

3.2 Pre-towing conference. Prior to conducting towing operations, the Contractor must convene a Pre-towing Conference a minimum of 24 hours prior to the scheduled tow date. The Contractor must notify the KO of the schedule for towing, including the Pre-towing Conference date, time, and location, a minimum of three business days in advance of scheduled towing operations. The Contractor must have all towing equipment and rigging, including the tow vessel, available at the Pre-towing Conference for inspection by the COR. Discuss all towing plan details to the satisfaction of the COR.

NOTE

Pre-towing Conference is not required to convene at the point of departure.

3.3 Towing plan. The Contractor must submit a written towing plan to the COR for review and approval a minimum of 48 hours prior to the scheduled Pre-towing Conference. This plan must include two methods of tow connection: (a) Main Tow Connection and (b) Emergency Tow Connection, both of which must include all details such as connection points, and size of lines. The towing plan must also include but is not limited to the following:

· A statement of operating procedure and safety requirements.

· Communication plan.

· Any special precautions or actions required because of characteristics or conditions of vessel.

· Description of all stations to be manned and functions to be performed.

3.4 Sailing plan. The Contractor must provide to the COR a sailing plan for transit under tow from the point of departure to the point of arrival designated in Table 1.

3.5 Towing requirements.

3.5.1 Daylight towing. Upon COR approval of Towing Plan, the Contractor must ensure the tow tug arrives and departs the point of departure during daylight hours.

NOTE

While the vessel is required to leave the point of departure during daylight hours, towing operations may continue through the night provided operations are conducted in accordance with COMDTINST M16672.2D and all Federal, State, and local regulations.

3.5.2 Watch. The Contractor must provide continuous watch on tow connections and apply grease to applicable chocks.

3.5.3 Weather. The Contractor must ensure towing operations are conducted only in good weather. The Contractor must obtain a weather report 24 hours before departure for a period of at least 48 hours after departure over the intended route. Submit CFR. Wind speeds must not exceed 25 knots for the entire duration of towing operations. The maximum speed of the vessel must not exceed six knots at any time during towing operations.

3.5.4 Signaling. The Contractor must use light and sound signals in accordance with COMDTINST M16672.2D.

3.5.5 Personnel onboard vessel. If personnel are onboard the vessel during tow operations, the Contractor must be aware of all personnel onboard, including both Coast Guard and civilian. The Contractor must have direct contact via radio with the personnel and must provide them direction as necessary during the operations.

3.5.6 Overboard suction and discharge preparation. The Contractor must close all piping system valves designated by the Coast Guard Inspector are closed for transit. The Contractor must shut and wire all overboard suctions and discharges not required for transit as designated by the Coast Guard Inspector. Submit CFR.

3.6 Period of Performance. The period of performance is 4–7 March 2025.

4. NOTES

None.