SS-25-083 (PACIFIC FLEET OSV).pdf

01 JUL 2025

From: Military Sealift Command Norfolk, Service Support Program

(PM4), N103

Sources Sought no: SS-25-083 Subject: Sources Sought Special Time Charter; PACFLT UNREP

PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT CONDUCTED BY THE SERVICE SUPPORT PROGRAM

OFFICE OF MSC. IT IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND YOUR RESPONSE

WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AN OFFER. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES

NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN THE

PREPARATION OR SUBMISSION TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT OR TO CONTRACT FOR

SERVICES. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR AN OPTION EVALUATION AND WILL BE

USED TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO EXERCISE AN OPTION ON AN EXISTING

CHARTER CONTRACT.

1. Commander Pacific Fleet requires a United States flag, Jones Act Qualified Platform Support Vessel

(PSV) to support logistics experimentation for fuel, stores, PAX and ordnance delivery from small commercial platforms. The desired vessel is a near commercial off the shelf (COTS) with minor alterations to facilitate Navy communications, mission planning and desired logistics capabilities.

The operator shall permit United States Government (USG) personnel to visit the vessel no less than 5 days and no more than 45 days prior to the delivery date of each period to conduct a pre-delivery site survey (PDSS). The purpose of this PDSS shall be to, at a minimum, identify lay-down locations of Mission Equipment (ME), identify locations of electrical outlets, and limit potential obstructions to operations.

The vessel and crew shall be capable of providing around the clock support for mission operations including (but not limited to) the following:

• Transfer of ordnance (inert) and ordnance handling equipment.

• Logistical support (i.e. messing, berthing and communications, as outlined).

• At sea transfer of personnel, cargo, and pumping of water alongside or astern in up to sea state 3.

• Operation of the ship crane.

• Operation of a Mission Equipment (ME) Hose Reel System for up to 8 hours/day for the duration of the performance period.

• Ashore refueling. Hose shall be deployed over the stern of the vessel and transported (still attached to the vessel) to the beach by contractor furnished workboat or other government method. Hose shall attach to a bladder ashore and saltwater pumped ashore using the vessel’s ballast or fire main system.

• Provide government personnel access to crane operations training to better understand crane capability and limitations; Government personnel will be required to operate contractor cranes, under supervision, for all ordnance evolutions. Government personnel will be certified to operate the crane by a mutually agreed upon certification agency.

• Launch and recovery of small boats and divers.

• Refueling small craft onboard, alongside or astern.

OPTEMPO: It is estimated, without guarantee, that the vessel shall be:

• Underway at DP/Loiter 30% of the time,

• Underway at Transit Speed (~10kts) 20% of the time,

• Underway training evolutions speed (~8 kts.) 35% of the time,

• In port on Generator/Auxiliaries 10% of the time, and

• In port on Shore Power 5% of the time.

Underway periods shall consist of independent steaming; various simulated refueling/other at-sea operations, simulated personnel rescue operations, point-to-point transits for vessel operations, and for equipment discharging/loading operations.

Mission Support Tasks:

The operating company shall develop safety management system (SMS) procedures for scheduled events, for USG review and approval as required to support scheduled tests. This shall be a collaborative process for all stakeholders. Specific operations for SMS procedure development include the following:

• Ordnance Reload (inert ammo shapes and possible live ammo)

• Astern refueling from PSV to USN ship

• Shore refueling via 2000 feet of hose to beach manifold

• Patient movement via small craft from USN ship to PSV Medical

• Movement of palletized cargo or 20 ft. ISO containers from PSV to USN ship/shore.

• Other specialized training evolutions

Costs associated with the development of Safety Management System procedures shall be part of the Contractor’s charter rate. Electronic copies of SMS procedures developed for performance of mission tasks will be provided to the KO and Program Office for Government use only.

INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:

In order to accomplish UNREP experiment mission objectives, Contractor or other Professional engineering services may be required for Government-directed equipment installations, minor vessel modifications, studies and analysis during the course of this contract. These activities will not be specifically described in Performance Work Statement and considered unique events. These services can be provided by the Contractor or other subcontractors and are reimbursable in accordance with the procedures described in the contract. The Contractor shall procure and supervise all industrial and technical assistance necessary for government furnished equipment installation, vessel modifications or other tasks required for the vessel to perform its missions. The direct cost of all industrial and technical assistance shall be reimbursable in accordance with terms in this contract including the actual cost of parts and materials. The use of Tech Reps for the supervision of industrial assistance will be reimbursable only when prior approval from the KO is obtained. The Government may also infrequently require the Contractor to provide shore-side personnel to attend Sponsor meetings. In such cases, the travel expenses of shore-side personnel are reimbursable in accordance with contract terms.

2019 CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19):

The ship-owner shall agree that crew and other embarked personnel may be ordered by the charterer to stay aboard the vessel during port visits; this will be due to increased risk of COVID-19 transmission in a given port. Further, the ship-owner agrees that the charterer may limit access to the vessel by personnel and crew who present an increased risk of COVID-19 resulting from previous and recent travel.”

2. Area of operations: The vessel will operate out of southern California (San Diego/Port Hueneme) and throughout the United States West Coast to include Hawaii, Western Pacific and Alaska. The vessel will be required to pull into military and civilian ports as needed by specific training evolutions. The operational areas will be discussed with vessel operator prior to conducting ship load out.

3. Laydays: 07 September 2025

4. Delivery: San Diego, CA

5. Charter period: One (1) year based period.

6. The vessels shall have the following minimum characteristics:

Vessel characteristics:

VESSEL REQUIREMENTS TABLE

FLAG U.S. Flag, Jones Act qualified vessel

VESSEL

CERTIFICATIONS

The vessel shall be United States Coast Guard (USCG) certified under 46 Subchapter I and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) classified or an International Association of Classifications Societies (IACS) member society. At a minimum, the vessel, launch and recovery systems, cranes, weight handling equipment and unique shipboard storage appliances shall be maintained and shall be classed by the ABS (or equivalent society).

The vessel will have to be certified to pump fuel to another vessel or ashore (DFM and JP5).

ENDURANCE AND

SEAKEEPING

The vessel must be capable of supporting at-sea operations for up to 16 days without resupply. In addition, the support ship shall be able to operate in conditions up to and including sea state 7 and conduct launch and recovery of small boats up to sea state 3.

WATER DEPTH Vessel shall be able to operate at designed minimum water depths and open ocean.

SPEED Minimum 10 knots transit speed.

DYNAMIC POSITIONING Vessel shall be equipped with an operable Dynamic Positioning Capability Class 2 system or equivalent. The vessel shall be capable of maintaining a specific heading at speeds of one knot or greater and maintaining station within a 150-foot radius of the established position in conditions up to and including winds of 30 knots and sea state 5 (up to 12 feet). In addition, vessel shall provide two fully qualified, certified dynamic positioning officers, in order to support 24/7 operations and training.

The vessel shall have the ability to maintain stable relative position on a moving vessel.

The vessel shall also be capable of maintaining station within a 60-foot radius of the established position in conditions up to and including winds of 30 knots and sea state 3 along with two fully qualified, certified dynamic positioning officers, in order to support 24/7 operations and training.

The vessel shall be capable of modifying its DP system to automatically maintain a 60 ft. separation between it and another vessel on a steady course at a speed of 8 kt.

DECK SPACE The vessel shall have a minimum of 7,000 sq. ft. of contiguous open deck space of sufficient deck strength to load the required ME/CFE below. The aft (working) deck shall:

1. Have the capability to conduct universal four-point lashing to the deck and provide appropriate lashing gear. All deck-stored equipment shall be griped or stowed to support open ocean transit in sea states equaling vessel’s sea state capability

2. Allow for operations over each side and stern depending on required operations.

3. Be clear of all equipment and deck protrusions taller than 50.8 mm (2 in).

4. Deck lighting to support night time launch and recovery of small craft and other training evolutions.

5. Deck lighting to support on deck maintenance during transit without interfering with safe navigation and bridge observation.

6. This working deck area shall not be encroached upon by other temporary installations such as accommodation modules. Towing gear, hatches and similar items installed in the deck shall be arranged to be compatible with temporary systems to be carried on deck.

7. Bulwarks:

a. Side bulwarks -There shall be a removable section of the bulwarks of no less than 10’ wide for temporary removal and reinstallation to allow deck-level open access for over the side evolutions. The bulwark section should have a bolt flange allowing easy removal and re-installation. Removal of the bulwarks should provide at a minimum, a 10-ft x 10-ft flush deck free of obstructions with direct access over the side.

b. Astern bulwarks - There shall be a removable section of the astern bulwark that provides an open area on the stern (approx.

90% clear) to facilitate astern re-fueling operations. Chains and removable stanchions or other functional method shall be used to enclose stern when the vessel is not engaged in refueling or similar stern operations from the aft deck area.

8. The working deck shall be provided with a system of tie down points capable of securing mission equipment in various configurations. The system shall consist of a grid of container locks spaced in standard ISO container pattern. They should allow for containers to be placed adjacent to one another in either a fore and aft or athwartships manner. The contractor will provide a certified load test of the installed container locks.

9. The offeror shall provide General arrangement drawings that demonstrate SME arrangements and total deck space.

VESSEL LAUNCH AND

RECOVERY

The vessel shall be equipped with a launch and recovery system. This system shall:

Be capable of lifting and supporting 30,000 lbs. or Contractor-provided workboat at full displacement, whichever is greater.

Be manufactured in accordance with U.S. Navy standards or a recognized classification society standard (ABS rules for building and classing vessels or equivalent standard).

Provide a safe means of controlling the motion of the craft during launch and recovery operations in order to prevent injurt to personnel and damage to the craft.

Provide 24-hour launch/recovery services in support of mission requirements. This shall be accomplished in conditions up to and including winds of 30 knots and sea state 3.

ELECTRICAL POWER The vessel must be able to provide sufficient electrical power near the tie down locations for sponsor mission equipment (SME) identified in this document. Four 480 VAC, 100-AMP (DELTA) outlets, four 220 VAC single phase, 60-AMP, 60 HZ outlets and four 208 VAC single phase, 60-AMP, 60 HZ outlets shall be provided.

Habitability areas will be equipped with 110 VAC, 15 AMP (or higher), 60 HZ power outlets for minor sponsor loads. (Laptops, personal entertainment equipment, etc.)

FRESH WATER The vessel shall provide a minimum of 2,000 gallons of potable water per day to support sponsor personnel and crew living onboard, and 1,300 gallons of fresh water daily on the back deck for miscellaneous use, including but not limited to equipment wash down (i.e., 3,300 total gallons each day). This requirement can be met through onboard water production capability, potable water storage capacity or a combination of both. If production capability does not exist (e.g., vessel operating close to shore), onboard storage must be sufficient for the endurance period (16 days).

CRANE A crane (fixed boom, telescoping boom, or knuckle boom) capable of supporting 30K lbs. through its full range of motion. The crane boom shall have a minimum reach of 100 ft. over the side of the hull, and the minimum height required from the waterline to the heel pin (rotational axis of the boom) of the crane shall be no less than 46 ft. With FPR, the Offerors shall provide GA drawings to demonstrate crane arcs, reach and heel pin height.

The Contractor shall provide crane services for no more than 12 hours per day. Crane operators shall be certified to a company or industry standard meeting OSHA 29 CFR 1918.98 requirements. Crane Shall meet NAVSEA OP4 and NSTM S9086-T4-STM- 010/CH-589 requirements.

BERTHING The vessel shall support berthing for up to 40 embarked personnel in addition to vessel crew. Berthing shall be provided with no more than eight per stateroom and per head equipped with shower. Curtained off bunks are acceptable. Clean linens shall also be provided. The price of berthing shall be included in the daily charter rate.

The offeror shall annotate on the GA the Sponsor and crew berthing

LAUNDRY SERVICES The vessel shall provide a 24-hour laundry facility for a minimum of 40 government assigned personnel. Soap shall also be provided.

COMMUNICATION

EQUIPMENT

The vessel shall carry marine VHF and a ship’s cell phone and shall accommodate the integrations of ME communications equipment and antennas including secure HF/VHF/UHF/SATCOM. The vessel shall support installation of USG secure communications equipment to vessel infrastructure. The contractor shall allow embarked personnel internet connectivity while underway.

The contractor shall be prepared to enact emissions control procedures as required by NAVSEA OP 4 at any time, or ‘simulate’ other emissions control procedures, as directed, as long as vessels and ships crew are not endangered.

NAVIGATION

EQUIPMENT

The vessel shall be equipped with gyrocompass with repeaters, GPS and a radar. The radar shall be capable of surface search to a minimum of 25

NM.

AIR CONDITIONING The contractor shall ensure all communications equipment is climate-controlled with a maximum temperature of 80 degrees F.

FUEL TRANSFER The vessel shall be capable of conducting replenishment of fuel and materiel to ships and austere ashore facilities. The vessel shall have a total fuel capacity of 900,000 - 1,000,000 gallons and be capable of segregating the product mix of DFM and JP-5 fuels. This fuel storage calculation can include the product tanks typically installed in PSV classes of ships. The vessel shall have the ability to pump these fuels from her tanks at a rate of 750 gallons per minute or greater via a fuel riser on the aft deck. This riser shall be fitted with a minimum of a 6-inch cam lock fitting to enable pumping fuel off of the ship via a government furnished and contractor installed hose reel equipped with 2000 ft. of 6” hose.

The vessel shall also provide three (3) No. 2 diesel fueling stations on the main deck (port, starboard and astern) to support re-fueling from ship’s internal storage tanks. The vessel shall have the capability to provide fuel from internal tanks to small craft. The vessel shall provide 2.5” delivery hose that will extend 40 ft. from the vessel. Delivery hose shall have a 2.5” female cam lock at the bitter end and a 2.5” male groove lock dust plug. An assortment of reducers and adapters shall be provided by the vessel to deliver fuel to a ship with 4” deck risers. These shall be reimbursed per the terms of the contract.

SPONSOR MISSION

EQUIPMENT (SME)

Mission equipment will include, but not be limited to, various pieces of ammunition handling equipment:

1) (3) Three MK13S Vertical Launch System (VLS) Canisters:

242”x43”x40” (LWH), 2,749 lbs./each

2) (1) One MK19 Training Canister: 242”x43”x40” (LWH), 4,306

LBS/EACH

3) (2) Two MK17 Training Canisters: 242”x43”x40”

4) Strike Up/Down System (SUDS) Baseframe/ Carriage/Tilt

Fixture: 355”x125”x93” (LWH), 14,500 LBS/EACH

5) SUDS Transporter: 335”x130”x47” (LWH), 7,000 LBS

6) SUDS Lifting Slings (QTY 4)

7) Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) AND Catch Pan (QTY 1):

60”X48”X 60” (LWH), 5,000 LBS

8) Hand Held HPU (QTY 1): 10”x10”x10” (LWH), 40 LBS

10) MK116 Stands (QTY 12): 36”x13”x13” (LWH), 36

LBS/EACH

11) 6”X6”X48” Wood Blocks (QTY 8): 48”x6”x6” (LWH)

12) VLS Stacking Frame Tie-Down Ring Plate Assemblies (QTY 8):

28”x2.5”x2.5” (LWH)

13) LSI-Robway GLC Underhook Load Cell (QTY 1)

14) MK161 Forklift Pocket Canister Adapters (2 PAIRS):

31”x17”x9” (LWH), 26 LBS/EACH

15) MK3 Horizontal Strongback (QTY 2): 85”x34”x21” (LWH), 198

LBS/EACH

16) MK4 Vertical Strongback (QTY 2): 20”x4”x25” (LWH), 47

LBS/EACH

16) EX191 SLINGS (QTY 2): 111”x19”x2” (LWH)

17) MK23/25 Tilt Fixture (QTY1): 279” L, 1,012 LBS/EACH

18) MK3 Tagline Assemblies (QTY 12): 600”x1” (LW), 9

LBS/EACH

19) MK91 VLS Canister Bands (QTY 2): 99”x3” (LW), 6

LBS/EACH

20) MK3 Strongback Fork Truck Adapter Assembly (QTY 1):

69”x66”x17” (LWH), 230 LBS/EACH

21) MK115 Cell Guide (QTY 1): 31”x31”x15” (LWH), 54

LBS/EACH

22) Environmental Ship Motion Forecasting (ESMF)

Equipment Crates (QTY 2): 62”x48”x34” (LWH), APPROX. 300 LBS/EACH

23) JMIC (Small Storage Container) (QTY1): 49”x41”33

(LWH)

24) Hose Reel and 6 inch Hoses (Hose reel footprint is 2.5m x 5.232m x 3.862m (hwl); weight equals 9,050 kg distributed via 8 pads.

CONTRACTOR

FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

(CFE)

1) One Workboat to accomplish evolutions delineated in the Launch and Recovery System section listed in this document, including transferring injured/other personnel and moving other sME and Government- Furnished Material (GFM) between vessels, or to/from the pier/port.

a. Ship’s crew shall operate contractor provided workboat.

b. Workboat shall be able to pull 2,000 ft. of 6 inch hose from the vessel to the ashore high water mark. It is estimated that the workboat/towing vessel will require 11,481 lbft. tow force to pull the hose (does not include thrust necessary to propel the vessel at the 3kt speed used in the assumptions).

c. Note: Assumptions: 7” outside diameter (OD) of hose (MIL- H-22240F), 2kts of current acting uniformly over the length of the hose, and 3kt deployment speed of the hose.

d. Ship’s crew shall support training evolutions for recovering injured personnel from a US Navy vessel using the workboat.

2) One fork truck (10K lbs. capacity) to move SME/GFM around the deck of the vessel.

3) Sufficient certified and load tested rigging equipment to support sponsor operations. This includes chains to gripe equipment to the deck, and slings for lifting evolutions.

4) Reflectors/Targets/Transponders for DP track-follow operations as required.

5) A ballast or fire main system capable of pumping saltwater ashore through the SME hose reel system.

7. Evaluation factors: please complete

Vessel Specifications Sheet

FLAG

LAYDAYS

VESSEL

CERTIFICATIONS

ENDURANCE AND

SEAKEEPING

WATER DEPTH

SPEED

DYNAMIC POSITIONING

DECK SPACE

VESSEL LAUNCH AND

RECOVERY SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL POWER

FRESH WATER

CRANE

MEALS

BERTHING

LAUNDRY SERVICES

PORT SERVICES

COMMUNICATION

EQUIPMENT

NAVIGATION

EQUIPMENT

AIR CONDITIONING

FUEL TRANSFER

MISSION EQUIPMENT

(ME)

CONTRACTOR

FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

(CFE)

8. Daily rates: include all costs (including meals and berthing) in the daily rate, except fuel.

9. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:

a) Name and complete description of the vessel to address special requirements, including flag.

b) Vessel specification sheet/s including picture and COI or COD.

c) Name of owner, point of contact, telephone number, address, and e-mail address.

d) Business size.

e) Brief summary of company history relative to similar requirements and/or company’s ability to meet the above requirements.

f) Estimated daily or other term cost/price to provide the above services.

g) Facility Clearance Level and Status

h) Any pertinent questions or concerns.

10. MSC requests responses no later than 15 JUL 2025 at 1100 Eastern Time. The points of contact for this action are Jordan Schwaner at jordan.t.schwaner.civ@us.navy.mil, (564) 226-4538 and Stephanie Ricker at stephanie.ricker.civ@us.navy.mil (564) 226-4357. Responses should be emailed.

Signed: Stephanie Ricker, Contracting Officer, MSC N103B

Base Period (365 days)