SS-25-089 (SSV MOONPOOL).pdf

16 JUL 2025

THIS IS THE MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND, SPECIAL MISSION PROGRAM

MANAGEMENT OFFICE, NORFOLK VA

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE NO. SS-25-089

SUBJECT: ONE (1) US FLAG HOST SHIP FOR NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE (NSW) BASED IN VIRGINIA

BEACH, VA.

THIS 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 MARKET SURVEY 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.

MSC requests information about the cost and availability of one (1) U.S Flag host vessel. Specifics are as follows:

1. SCOPE OF THE WORK: MSC requests one (1) host vessel to support the Government's requirement in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This vessel will be utilized primarily for training purposes. Specifically, the vessel will be used to launch and recover Dry Combatant Submersibles (DCS), SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs), Horizontal Line Array (HLA) deployment Dry Deck Shelter Hanger Training Systems and their supporting surface safety boats, and U.S. Navy Divers. It will also be used for simulated ship attack, training for under hull surveys, and training for anchoring and loitering.

The vessel will have berthing and facilities for forty-five (45) personnel in addition to the ship’s crew and shall operate for forty-five (45) days without re-supply. The vessel shall host a mix of the following craft: up to two SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDV), one Dry Combat Submersible (DCS), and support craft including up to two Personal Watercraft (PWC), two Rigid Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) and six Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC).

The vessel shall be able to launch and recover all craft and allow for craft replenishment and limited maintenance.

In addition, the vessel will provide equipment stowage, messing, berthing, administrative and operational space, maintenance space, emergency towing, and logistics services of Maritime Security Operations. Vessel facilities are to be available during both day and nighttime operations. The vessel shall maintain International Association of Classification (IACS) certification/classification and operate all deck equipment to include cranes, winches, vessel launch and recovery systems, and all refueling evolutions/stations.

The vessel shall be used to provide hyperbaric chamber services for emergencies and routine decompression operations, replenishment/minor maintenance support, and personnel support. The vessel shall store flares (in a pyrotechnic Ready Service Locker (RSL)) and gasoline and shall carry a certified United States Navy (USN) hyperbaric chamber.

2. AREA OF OPERATIONS: Shall be home ported at JEB Little Creek, Virginia Beach, VA and will normally operate in but not be restricted to, VACAPES, Chesapeake Bay, JAX OPAREA, and Key West, FL. It is intended for the vessel to be on station conducting independent operations in a remote environment or operate at anchor for extended periods. The vessel should be able to make transits via the Panama Canal as needed. The vessel may be reassigned to the U.S. East Coast with 30 days’ notification. Operational control (OPCON) will be Naval Special Warfare Group 8.

3. CONTRACT TYPE: Firm Fixed Price with reimbursable elements.

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Layday of 28 SEP 2025 for a base period of one (1) year, with (2) one-year options and (1) 11-month option period.

Period Length (days)

Date of Commencement

Date of Completion

Base Period 365 28 Sep 2025 27 Sep 2026

Option Period One 365 28 Sep 2026 27 Sep 2027

Option Period Two 366 28 Sep 2027 27 Sep 2028

Option Period Three 335 28 Sep 2028 28 Aug 2029

5. VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS: The vessel chartered under this Charter Party contract shall be capable of the required performance and the minimum characteristics described below. Specifications and characteristics exceeding the minimum, if offered and accepted by the Government, are incorporated by reference upon contract award.

5.1 Operating Tempo (OPTEMPO).

5.1.1 Schedule (OPTEMPO): 24 hours/day operations required, seven days a week, at sea or in port.

5.1.2 Percent of time underway at 12kt transit speed: 30%

5.1.3 Percent of time underway at anchor/loiter (<5 knots): 30%

5.1.3.1 Launch and Recovery profile 1, 12 hrs. on DP

(1) Maximum number of launch and recovery events in a 12 hour DP period to build skills.

(2) Modes: Daytime only, night-time only, day into night, night into day

(3) 50% of PWS sections 1.4.3 operations (15% overall)

5.1.3.2 Launch and Recovery profile 2, less than 12 hrs. on DP.

(1) Skills training, Ship on DP for 1-2 hrs. while launching and recovering vehicle, followed by repositioning or awaiting return; may be repeated 1-2 times over 12 hrs. for skill building.

(2) Modes: Daytime only, nighttime only, day into night, night into day

(3) 50% of PWS section 1.4.3 operations (15% overall)

5.1.4 Percent of time in port: 40% (Up to half of this time may be spent in a port other than homeport).

5.2 Operational Support.

Services shall be 24 hour a day support to include but not be limited to the following:

• Launch and recovery of small boats, Divers, RHIBs, PWC, DCS, CRRC(s), and SDV.

• Refueling small craft onboard and alongside.

• Logistical support (i.e. messing, berthing, communications, and physical training facilities, etc.)

• At sea transfer of personnel and cargo alongside or astern in up to Sea State 3 conditions. (Hereafter

Sea State will refer to the unit of measure for the Beaufort Scale.)

• Navigation inputs to Sponsor Mission Equipment (SME) trackers, plotters, and ancillary equipment.

• INMARSAT communications for ship to shore unclassified communications.

5.3 Endurance. The vessel must be capable of supporting at-sea operation for up to 45 days without resupply.

In addition, the support ship shall be able to operate in up to and including Sea State 5 conditions in both equatorial and arctic waters. It shall be able to conduct launch and recovery of small boats, Divers, RHIBs, PWC, DCS and SDVs in up to Sea State 3 conditions.

5.4 Certifications.

The vessel shall be inspected or certified by the USCG under 46 CFR Chapter 1, Sub Chapter I. At a minimum, the vessel, launch and recovery systems, cranes, weight handling equipment, and unique shipboard storage appliances shall be maintained and shall be certified by either the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) (A1 AMS) or an International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) member society.

6 VESSEL REQUIREMENTS.

6.1 Flag. The Vessel shall be a Jones Act qualified U.S.-flagged vessel.

6.2 Speed. Minimum. 12 knots transit speed.

6.3 Endurance. Vessel shall have sustained underway capability to support operations up to 45 days.

6.4 Minimum Range. Minimum 8600 miles at 12 knots.

6.5 Open deck space. Minimum 1500 sq. ft. contiguous open deck space. Not including a carriage or handling gear for the moon pool.

6.6 Maximum Draft. 24 feet

6.7 Station Keeping. Vessel shall be capable of operating and/or remaining on station in conditions up to and including winds of 30 knots and Sea State 5 conditions Vessel shall be capable of slow speed heading hold down to one knot. The vessel must be capable of maintaining position and heading within a 150-foot radius of the established position. An operable Dynamic Positioning System (DP- 2 or equivalent) capability is required to support launch/recovery and diving operations.

6.7.1 Position References. DP2 classed vessels require at least three independent position reference systems be installed and simultaneously available to the DP control system during DP operations. Normally, the third reference would be of a different type and principle (provided by a relative geographic reference point on the seabed or a floating/fixed asset), however Government operations may NOT have a relative reference but still require DP. To mitigate this risk of station keeping failure, the vessel shall be fitted with a 3rd DGNSS (DGPS) unit as an absolute reference available for selection into the DP system. Each DGPS shall utilize different either make/model/software, shall have differing correction subscriptions, and shall be set with a different elevation mask, so that any jump in position that may occur when a satellite comes into view will hit one DGPS before the next and will give the DPO some time to react. No single failure should result in the loss of more than one position reference.

6.7.2 DP Operators (DPOs): When undertaking critical activities (diving and moonpool operations), USCG certificated DPOs shall be on the bridge or in the moonpool control station, capable of operating the vessel in both DP and manual control modes as required in the ABS Guide for Dynamic Positioning Systems, October 2021.

6.8 Propulsion. The vessel shall be equipped with an operable bow thruster and main propulsion capable of maintaining position and heading as noted above. Propulsion horsepower shall be rated to safely tow a manned DCS if unable to conduct a normal recovery on deck. Must be able to tow up to 5 days in up to Sea State 5 conditions

6.9 Deck: The vessel shall have a Baxter bolt (or equivalent) 2 foot by 2 foot deck socket pattern (with no more than 1/8 deviation) that will be used to secure all craft and equipment to the deck for stowage and transit.

Bolts can be flush with the wood wear deck. The configuration and location of the bolts should support the deck load plan provided by the offeror. The deck sockets shall be capable of securing craft and equipment in up to Sea State 8 conditions.

The vessel shall provide contiguous deck space of 30’ x 11’ to accommodate storage and maintenance for SEAL Delivery Vehicles that measure 22.5’ x 5’ x 5’.

The vessel must have sufficient deck strength to load and transport the following within the contiguous open deck space with no less than 5 feet of unobstructed walking space on at least three sides of the equipment:

6.9.1 Sponsor Mission Equipment (SME). All deck stored equipment shall be griped or stowed to support open ocean transit in up to Sea State 8 conditions.

6.9.1.1 One Standard Navy Double-Lock Recompression Chamber System (SNDLRCS) including an Air Supply Rack Assembly (ASRA): consists of a standard 20' x 8' x 8' ISO shipping container 25,000 lb. fully loaded.

6.9.1.2 One (1) Recompression Chamber Life Support Skid (RCLSS) (10ftx 8ft’, 14,000 lbs.)

6.9.1.3 One (1) Divers launch and recovery stage (man rated) (6ft x10ft x 8ft, 3500lbs manned)

6.9.1.4 Mission-specific support vans (two (2) 8’x8’x20’ MILVANs, and two (2) 8’x 9.5’x 20’ weighing up to 30,000 lbs. each)

6.9.1.5 Six (6) Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRCs) (Zodiac boats, models F470 and

G4702. (12 ft. x 6 ft. x 2.5 ft., 300 lbs. each)

6.9.1.6 Four (4) 30HP outboard motors (165lbs each)

6.9.1.7 Two (2) 11-meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) (34’x 9’, 18,000 lbs. each)

6.9.1.8 Two (2) 11-meter RHIB Cradles (34’ x 8’, 1500 lbs. each)

6.9.1.9 Four (4) spare 250 HP outboard motors stored in a manner to allow maintenance. (560lbs each)

6.9.1.10 Two (2) SDVs 12,000 lbs. each (26.5 ft. x 7.55 ft. x 5 ft.)

6.9.1.11 Two (2) SDV cradles. (32 ft. x 12ft x 1000lbs each)

6.9.1.12 Two (2) SDV Battery Charger in one MILVAN (8’x 8’, 6500 lbs.)

6.9.1.13 One (1) Air Compressor for Chamber Support and Scuba Charging (6’x 4’, approximately 2300 lbs.)

6.9.1.14 Two (2) Personal Watercraft (PWC) (13’ x 5’, 1500 lbs. each)

6.9.1.15 Two (2) Ready Service Locker (RSL) (5’ x 5’, 2000 lbs. each)

6.9.1.16 Two (2) Ready Service Locker (RSL) (11’ x 9’ x 9’, 4809 lbs. each)

6.9.1.17 One (1) Dry Combat Submersible with cradle (DCS) (40’ x 10’ x 10’)

• Loaded with mission equipment, unmanned 65,228 lbs.

• Loaded with mission equipment, manned 88,076 lbs.

• Loaded with mission equipment, manned, and weight of entrained ballast water 92,155 lbs.

6.9.1.18 DCS Strongback (23.5 ft x 8 ft x 5.4 ft, 9,578.9 lbs.)

6.9.1.19 DCS Lifting Slings w Shackles,) SPCXF 5000 single pass cover max round slings ) for crane loading and off-loading (2 ea., 37 ft. 4 in. and 36 ft. 4 in., 50,000 lbs. SWL)).

6.9.1.20 Gun safe

6.9.1.21 Compressed gases to include 40 K type bottles of any combination of Aviator Breathing Grade O2, Diver Breathing Grade N2O2, N2 for SDV battery blanket, and Diver Breathing Grade HeO2.

6.9.2 Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE)

6.9.2.1 Drying rack in a Drying Cage Room to hang no less than 16 Diver wet suits, dive rigs and fin sets.

6.9.2.2 Shower head with cold and hot fresh water adjacent to diver drying rack station.

6.9.2.3 Bottle rack(s) to hold 40 bottles of aviation breathing or medical grade gasses. A notional load-out might be 16 oxygen bottles (medical grade), 4 argon bottles, 16 nitrogen bottles, and 4 additional bottles of helium or other gas. In support of section

2.9.1.21.

6.9.2.4 Bottle rack to hold 2 Oxygen and 2 Acetylene (welding services)

6.9.2.5 Storage rack for four (4) 250 HP and four (4) 65 HP outboard motors. Stand(s) reinforced to support engine maintenance and short period of operation. Storage location shall have freshwater hose connection for engine cooling when running.

6.9.2.6 Deck lighting to support nighttime launch and recovery.

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

6.9.2.8 A configurable brow or staging assembly that allows safe access to the topside of the DCS or SDV when stored on deck. The assembly shall have capability of attaching ventilation ducts; power cords or other service leads that do not interfere with personal access but give positive storage and restraint for service leads that are required on the topside of the DCS and SDV.

6.9.2.9 A configurable fixed or mobile platform that affords safe access to RHIBs while stored on deck.

6.9.2.10 Vessel may propose Davit system for launch and recovery of RHIBs and/ or SDV.

Davits are not required to be man-rated if offeror can propose a method for passenger loading and unloading.

6.9.2.11 Divers Quality Air 5000 psi compressor, 30 cfm.

6.9.2.12 P-5 SECURUS Compressor Breathing Air Purification Chamber System

6.9.2.13 Air Supply Storage System (28 cu feet 5000 PSI) ISO/UN 5000

6.10 Craft Launch and Recovery System: The vessel shall provide a dry moonpool and a crane to serve as the primary launch and recovery system for DCS, SDV, RHIBs, and PWCs. The craft will be manned or unmanned during launch and recovery operations as outlined in the sections below.

The vessel shall provide 24-hour launch/recovery services in support of Government requirements. The vessel shall ensure every available resource is used to maintain the system in a continual full operating status.

6.10.1 The moonpool launch and recovery system shall be classed and certified by the American

Bureau of Shipping (ABS) within ninety (90) days of award, in accordance with ABS Rules for Building and Classing of Underwater Vehicles, Systems, and Hyperbaric Facilities, Section 20 Handling Systems. The handling system shall be listed on the ABS class notation for the vessel. The crane shall be certified for unmanned launch and recovery.

6.10.2 Any changes, modifications or repairs to the moon pool launch and recovery system shall be communicated to ABS and to the government in order to determine requirements for additional design review and/or survey and testing.

6.10.3 The Contractor shall direct ABS to provide specific information about the launch and recovery system relevant to certification, operations, maintenance, modification, or repair of launch and recovery systems, to the designated government representative (COR) upon request.

6.10.4 Crane: The vessel shall be equipped with a minimum of one crane rated to achieve pier-side loading and unloading of an unmanned DCS from the pier or water to the cradle on the carriage, 11-meter unmanned RHIB, unmanned PWC, unmanned SDV, unmanned CRRC, and other equipment needed onboard. The crane shall be certified in accordance with ABS Guide for Lifting Appliances and listed on the ABS class notations for the vessel. Offerors should plan for 30’ reach from the side of the vessel to a DCS located on the pier or in the water.

Crane shall have adequate load capacity and boom reach to lift the assets to their respective deck storage locations from the pier or water. Crane may also be used to launch and recover an unmanned SDV, RHIB, CRRC or PWC with sea state limitations shown in the matrix below.

Contractor can provide alternative launch and recovery methods for RHIBs as described in section 2.10.9 and 2.10.13.

6.10.5 Moon Pool: The vessel shall be equipped with a dry moon pool capable of launching and recovering a manned DCS and a manned SDV, contingent on the government providing SME strong backs for DCS and SDV. Moonpool must be fully accessible for diver/UUV operations while DCS or SDV is onboard and in the cradle. Cradle tracks must be capable of extending aft so that the moonpool can be fully exposed. The lift system forward of the moonpool does not allow for the cradle with DCS or SDV to travel forward due to overhead clearance. The moon pool shall be an adequate size to launch and recover the manned and equipped DCS and to deploy divers to secure or disconnect the DCS, and SDV, if offeror elects to launch SDV through moonpool. The DCS and SDV can be launched and recovered by lift lines secured to their lift points. The movement of the DCS and SDV shall be constrained during launch and recovery to prevent them from contacting the sides of the moon pool. The lift system shall be capable of safely and efficiently launching and recovering the DCS or SDV from the deck to a minimum submerged launch of 30 feet below the keel. The launch and recovery system shall have passive or active heave compensation that separates the vessel’s motion from the DCS and SDV when submerged in order to keep the load still in a dynamic environment. The lift system shall be capable of raising the SDV at a maximum speed of 30 fpm. The moon pool shall have a watertight door on the bottom and a carriage or door on top. The carriage or top door shall be capable of supporting the weight of the DCS fully loaded and secured for transit in up to Sea State 8 conditions.

The moon pool shall be able to be flooded by means that do not limit the stability of the ship or its ability for safety and repositioning in up to 5 knots during a launch and recovery evolution. Upon recovery and securing the DCS or SDV for sea the ship shall be able to dewater the moon pool and assume normal navigation and ship operations.

The cursor beam must act as a diver’s platform with umbilical management. When the cursor beam becomes level with the main deck, two (2) surface- supplied divers will embark the cursor beam “bathtub” area and ride down to the ship’s keel. The contractor must manufacture a grating system that acts as the floor of the “bathtub” area to allow for 2 divers to ride the cursor beam up and down during launch and recovery operations.

The grating system must have hatches and openings that allow the divers to enter and exit the “bathtub” area and to act as umbilical management for surface supplied umbilicals. The offeror shall also provide a means for the divers to walk from the diver staging area on the port side of the moonpool to the cursor beam on launch and recovery.

Offerors shall provide, a means of obscuring the DCS or SDV from view while in the moonpool lift system or in the cradle to prevent observation alongside or overhead of the ship. Materials will be suitable for use in an underway marine environment and allow normal launch, handling and recovery operations through the moonpool while in place.

6.10.5.1 The Moonpool lift system assembly must be capable of launching and recovering the DCS at a depth of 30 FSW

6.10.5.2 For contingency recoveries in excess of 30 FSW, supporting equipment and light lines must be provided that can lift/heave 15,000 lbs. per light line to raise the DCS from ocean floor for attachment to Moonpool lift system. Contractor shall plan for a minimum of two sets of 1,200 ft. of synthetic high strength and low stretch line for contingency recoveries.

6.10.5.3 Contractor will supply associated tackle/jewelry for attachment of sponsor mission equipment (SME) hooks (titanium, approx. 75 lbs. each) to the light lines (described in para 2.10.2.2). Overall hook/tackle/jewelry assembly shall be 100 lbs. or less and suitable for single diver manipulation in the water column.

6.10.6 Dive Status Indicator Panel: The moon pool is a critical station for diver safety, and the contractor shall install a Dive Status Indicator Panel (DSIP) to enhance communications between the ship’s captain and the master diver and ensure the safety of divers in the water. The vessel shall have Dynamic Position status lights guidance with DP lights guidance with DP lights at critical stations in accordance with Appendix 2D of the USN Dive Manual. The DSIP (two feet by three feet in size) shall be mounted to the bulkhead on the port side of the moon-pool located on the inboard side of the operational spaces with DPS lights mounted to provide maximum visibility for operators on the main deck.

6.10.6.1 The DSIP shall visually signal “red”, “yellow”, or “green” based upon the submersible’s speed, heading deviations, and percentage of thruster capacity.

6.10.6.2 The DSIP alarm shall be manual. The ship’s mate/master shall activate the alarm from the aft control room and the launch/recovery station when conditions dictate.

6.10.6.3 The DSIP shall audibly alarm when the DPS indicates “red” and the audible alarm shall sound in the vicinity of the moon pool.

6.10.7 Sponsor Craft Launch and Recovery: Small Boats, PWC and RHIBs shall all be launched unmanned but when launched, they may be manned immediately after being afloat and alongside/astern of the vessel. Vessel shall support all launch and recovery operations (operate cranes, launch and recovery equipment) in the following manner:

6.10.7.1 The vessel shall provide a safe means of controlling the motion of the craft during launch and recovery operations in order to prevent injury to personnel, both embarked and on deck, and damage to the craft. Each recovery position (cradle, crane, or moon pool) shall have access to freshwater wash down and one 110V electrical outlet.

6.10.8 CRRCs: Vessel shall be able to launch and recover six CRRCs within one hour. CRRCs shall be launched and recovered by crane. For over the side crane launch and recovery, CRRCs will be loaded but unmanned. The vessel shall provide safe access for manning/unmanning the craft when waterborne. Vessel shall be able to launch and recover CRRCs in up to Sea State 5 conditions.

6.10.9 RHIB: Vessel shall be able to launch and recover two 11-meter RHIBs within 30 minutes.

Vessel shall launch and recover RHIBs by crane or by davits if so equipped. Launch and recovery of RHIBs shall be unmanned but loaded with sponsor gear, unless systems are man-rated. Vessel shall provide adequate station alongside or astern to transfer personnel and/or equipment while at sea. Vessel shall be able to launch and recover RHIBs in up to Sea State 4 conditions. RHIBs outside of davit systems shall sit in SME provided cradles.

6.10.10 PWC: Vessel shall be able to launch and recover two PWCs. Vessel shall launch and recover PWCs by crane. Launch and recovery of PWCs shall be unmanned but loaded with sponsor gear. Vessel shall provide adequate station alongside or astern to transfer personnel and/or equipment while at sea. Vessel shall be able to launch and recover PWCs in up to Sea State 3 conditions. PWC shall sit in adequate cradle either provided as sponsor mission equipment (SME) or engineered into vessel’s architecture, at the offeror’s option.

6.10.11 SDV: Vessel shall be able to launch and recover two SDVs. Vessel shall be capable launching and recovering SDVs by moon pool and crane. Launch and recovery of SDVs by crane shall be unmanned and loaded with sponsor gear. Launch and recover of SDVs by moonpool shall be manned and loaded with sponsor gear. Vessel shall provide adequate station alongside or astern to transfer personnel and/or equipment by means of a Diver’s Stage when a crane is used to launch and recover an SDV while at sea. Vessel shall be able to conduct SDV launch up to Sea State 3 conditions and recover in up to Sea State 4 conditions. SDVs shall sit in a cradle either provided as SME or engineered into vessel’s architecture, at the offeror’s option.

6.10.12 DCS: Vessel shall be able to launch manned and equipped DCS and recover one manned, equipped, and weight of entrained ballast water DCS using ship’s gear. Vessel shall launch and recover the DCS by moon pool as the primary method. The DCS shall be manned and loaded with sponsor gear during the launch and recovery process.

Vessel shall provide adequate station alongside or astern to transfer personnel and/or equipment while at sea. Vessel shall be able to conduct DCS launch in up to Sea State 3 conditions and recover in up to Sea State 4 conditions. The contractor shall provide equipment necessary to load, store, and discharge the DCS as described in section 2.10.4

6.10.12.1 Cradle: The Cradle System shall be rated to support launching in in up to

Sea State 3 conditions and recovering in up to Sea State 4 conditions. The Cradle System shall allow for access to critical DCS systems for maintenance and operability.

6.10.12.2 Strongback: The Strongback System shall be rated to support launching in up to Sea State 3 conditions and recovering in up to Sea State 4 conditions.

The Strongback System shall allow for access to critical DCS systems for maintenance and operability and shall not contact the DCS in a way that could cause damage to the vehicle. System shall allow for the S-351/DCS cradle to be removed and/or installed onto the deck via shore-based or installed crane.

6.10.12.3 Cursor Beam. The cursor beam must act as a diver’s stage with umbilical management. When the cursor beam becomes level with the main deck, 2 surface supplied divers will embark the cursor beam “bathtub” area and ride down to the ship’s keel. The contractor must manufacture a grating system that acts as the floor of the “bathtub” area to allow for 2 divers to ride the cursor beam up and down during launch and recovery operations. The grating system must have hatches and openings that allow the divers to enter and exit the “bathtub” area and to act as umbilical management for surface supplied umbilicals. The offeror shall also provide a means for the divers to walk from the diver staging area on the port side of the moonpool to the cursor beam on launch and recovery.

6.10.13 Launch and Recovery Matrix:

Crane Moon

Pool Manned (Y/N)

Launch Sea State

Recovery Sea State

CRRC x N 5 5 RHIB* x N 4 4 PWC x N 3 3 SDV x x Y-Moonpool Only 3 4 DCS x Y- 3 4

* Note a crane or davit system may be utilized

6.11 Towing: The vessel shall provide winches for stern towing of one (1) manned Dry Combat Submersible (DCS), at a minimum speed of 2 knots with slow-speed line pay-out/haul-in speed and adequate wire/rope to support minimum working load (vessel-furnished). Tow configuration shall have tensioning system, with a floating towline.

The vessel shall be equipped with towing hardware consisting of one (1) 1” diameter by 900’ of synthetic tow line and the necessary hardware to secure it to the winch drum and towing bridal; one 53-lb, 1.75-in. diameter shackle sponsor mission equipment (SME); one towing bridle (SME); and towing drogue hardware (SME).

6.12 Small Boat Fuel Capacity: Vessel must be equipped with a minimum 450-gallon external fuel storage tank for unleaded gasoline and associated equipment (hose/nozzles, etc.) to facilitate refueling and RHIB and CRRC fuel bladders at sea. Storage tank shall be approved by the USCG. Additionally, the vessel shall provide a means of refueling diesel fuel for sponsor SME (RHIBs, generators, etc.). The vessel will refuel Government small boats as required. Refueling shall take place on the vessel main deck.

6.13 Deck Storage and lighting: The Vessel shall have deck strength to load and transport the SME listed. Deck lighting shall adequately support nighttime deck operations to include launch and recovery, diver recovery, and maintenance on the recovered units without interfering with the vessel’s ability to transit (i.e. lighting shall not interfere with safe navigation of vessel at night).

6.14 Fresh Water Requirement: The vessel shall provide a minimum of 2,000 gallons of potable water per day to support sponsor personnel and crew living onboard, and 2,000 gallons of fresh water daily on the back deck for miscellaneous use, including but not limited to equipment wash down. 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, onboard storage must be sufficient for the endurance period (45 days).

6.15 Diving and Vehicle Support: The vessel shall provide Divers Quality Air (DQA) at 5,000 PSI

@ 30 CFM. Vessel shall have a compressor from the Approved for Navy Use (ANU) from the US Navy Diving and Manned Hyperbaric System Safety Certification Manual, NAVSEA (SS521-AA-MAN-010, Revision 2, 01 NOV 2006). A copy is available via website:

https://navseainst.navsea.navy.mil or upon request. Vessel shall pipe from the compressor to the air hose whip connections sponsor mission equipment (SME) at or near the moon pool, diver staging area, and SDV deck storage locations. Government shall provide all charging whips and connections to the DQA compressor or associated piping. Vessel is responsible for taking air samples and will forward a copy of the sample results to COR. Periodic air samples are required in accordance with preventive maintenance applicable to the compressor producing diver’s breathing air. Each diver breathing air source in service must be sampled approximately every 6 months (within the interval between 4 and 8 months following the last accomplishment),when contamination is suspected, and after system overhaul in accordance with the U.S. Navy Diving Manual, NAVSEA SS521-AG-PRO-010, Revision 7, 01

DECEMBER 2016.

6.15.1 Air Compressor Room. The space shall be large enough to accommodate CFE including one (1) Approved for Navy Use 5000 PSI electric compressor (Bauer VEC- 25-E3) or higher with minimum P-5 SECURUS Compressor Breathing Air Purification Chamber System, and an Air Supply Storage System with a capacity of no less than 28 cu ft at 5000 psi (similar to the Bauer Flask UN 5000 PSI Storage rack system). The storage system and bottle racks should utilize vertical storage similar to Bauer part number ASY-0759.The space shall have forced ventilation necessary to cool the compressor and have space in between the equipment to allow access for maintenance.

NAVSEA identifies the cleaning and testing requirements in NAVSEA TS500-AU- SPN-010. MIL STD 1330 provides amplifying information and both documents will be provided. NAVSEA identified specific vendors with MIL STD 1330 certification, who will clean and certify vessel diver quality air piping systems on an “as needed basis”. This vendor list will be provided. The vessel shall be delivered with piping cleaned in accordance with MIL STD 1330. The contractor shall conduct sufficient maintenance to diver support equipment to maintain air quality standards outlined in the U.S. Navy Diving Manual, NAVSEA SS521-AG-PRO-010, in NAVSEA TS500- AU-SPN-010 and MIL-STD-1330, to include taking periodic air samples. Periodic air samples are required in accordance with preventive maintenance applicable to the compressor producing diver’s breathing air. Each diver breathing air source in service must be sampled approximately every six (6) months (within the interval between four

(4) and eight (8) months following the last accomplishment). Additional testing is required when contamination is suspected, and after system overhaul in accordance with the U.S. Navy Diving Manual, NAVSEA SS521-AG-PRO-010. The contractor shall forward samples for testing at government approved labs. Copies of the air sample analytical results shall be provided to the MILDET OIC and COR within one week of sampling. Delayed results (> one week) will be reported to the COR and MILDET OIC.

The vessel shall maintain current air sample reports onboard the vessel at all times.

6.15.2 Bottle Storage Room. Bottle Storage Room shall have enough space to store 40 K type bottles of any combination of Aviator Breathing Grade O2, Diver Breathing Grade N2O2, N2 for SDV battery blanket, and Diver Breathing Grade HeO2. Bottles may be transported and/or stored individually or on pallets. The bottles or pallets shall be secure for Sea State 8. The space shall include:

6.15.2.1 NON-sparking switches

6.15.2.2 Forced Ventilation

6.15.2.3 Necessary hard piping from Bottle Storage Room to Diver SCUBA Charging and UBA Building Space in order to provide O2, N2O2, and HeO2 to the space.

6.15.2.4 Access door large enough to move bottles in/out individually or with hand pallet jack and suitable path to the deck where the bottles or pallets are craned onboard.

6.15.2.5 O2, N2O2, and HeO2 piping coming from the bottle storage room will be cleaned to MIL-STD-1330 and be blanked off for connecting a charging whip for the DCS in order to maintain cleanliness standards.

6.15.2.6 All air piping coming from the bottle storage room will be cleaned to MIL-STD 1330 standards and be blanked off for connecting a charging whip for SDV/DCS and SNDL charging ports. All end charging connections will be capped with installed lanyards in order to maintain cleanliness standards

6.15.3 Diver SCUBA Charging and UBA Building Space. This space shall be suitable for charging compressed diver’s quality air, Aviator Breathing Grade O2, and diver’s quality HeO2 and N2O2. This space shall be large enough to house Diver SCUBA Bottle Air charging manifold, sinks, and tables; Diver Bottle O2 charging manifold, booster pump, deep sink, workbench; diver bottle storage racks and work benches for UBA maintenance and repair. This space shall provide:

6.15.3.1 Four (4) Stanley VIDMAR (CFE) modular drawer cabinets (44 inches

(Height), 30 inches (Width) and 27-3/4 inches (Depth).

6.15.3.2 A minimum of three (3) sinks 24” X 36” X 24” Deep with necessary water/drainage and space to charge Air bottles and use a UBA MK-16 Dip Tank.

6.15.3.3 Four (4) stainless steel countertop tables (CFE) ~ 24” x 72” for building and repairing UBAs.

6.15.3.4 Diver Oxygen Bottle charging station shall provide a (CFE) low pressure air reducing outlet (150 PSI to 50 PSI) drive air from the air storage racks for drive air to a SME Haskel O2 Pump and provide an electrical outlet 230V, 6.8AMP, 3-Phase, 60HZ to drive a SME O2 Pump. Provide a shallow sink 4’ x 2’ x 1’ with potable water for cooling tanks while charging Oxygen bottles.

6.15.3.5 Storage locker (lockable) to store two (2) Haskel O2 Pumps (SME).

6.15.3.6 Diver charging wall mounted hand regulated reducers air reducing manifold:

Manifold shall be similar to Authorized for Navy Use (ANU) approved 5.1.14 Bauer HP wall-mounted basic fill panel (BFP), 450-FP series with cascade capability from the storage tanks. Manifold must enable reduction from 5,000 psi to 3,000 psi and support simultaneous charging of six (6) SCUBA bottles.

6.15.3.7 Eight (8) 110 VAC outlets throughout the space on 20 AMP breakers each (in vicinity of workbenches).

6.15.3.8 Two (2) UNCLASSIFIED Drops (for maintenance records and Dive Jump Reporting System (DJRS) access).

6.15.3.9 Scuba Bottle Rack(s) (CFE) that holds twenty (20) Scuba Bottles.

6.15.3.10 Adequate separation between O2 and dive quality air charging stations.

6.15.3.11 Rack space to store up ten (10) MK-16 and twelve (12) Mk-25 UBA rigs.

6.15.4 Drying Cage Space. The purpose of this room is to dry wetsuits and diving equipment.

The space shall provide adequate room for drying sixteen (16) sets of wetsuits, operational equipment and UBAs within 12 hours. For reference, typical drying cage space include hooks and deck drains. This space shall include:

6.15.4.1 Stainless steel Drying Racks (CFE) with sixteen (16) stations of the following compositions: five (5) separate hooks for mask, fins, weight belt, and knife, two (2) hangers, one (1) for wetsuit and one (1) for CSAV, 18in apart and an 18” x 18” flat grated area for miscellaneous gear. Stations shall be 18” apart.

6.15.4.2 Counter tops angled at 40 degrees that have grate/holes for drying UBAs.

(CFE) (3’ x 3’ per unit, 48” total. This may be configured with two (2) countertops along the same wall, one high and one low.

6.15.4.3 Eight (8) Weather proofed 110 VAC connection boxes. (CFE)

6.15.4.4 Two (2) freshwater hose connections on separate bulkheads to PMS the gear and space as needed. (CFE)

6.15.4.5 If this space is separate from the other Diving Operations Station(s), this space requires adequate forced ventilation and heat for drying wetsuits.

6.15.4.6 Adequate lighting.

6.15.4.7 Adequate floor drains to prevent standing water

6.16 Sound Isolation/Vibration: The vessel shall be able to support simultaneous underwater telephone and acoustic communication operations. These operations will be accomplished through three retractable tubes that shall suspend underwater tracking system and underwater communications devices below the vessel. These devices shall be separated by a minimum of two (2) feet, and installed near the centerline in a suitable location that offers maximum separation from shipboard noise/noise producing machinery that would degrade signals, particularly during loiter and submerged operations. The retractable tubes shall be of sufficient design to allow the ship to reposition and move for short periods <5knots with the pole extended and energized.

6.17 Underwater Tracking System. The vessel shall be able to support Sonardyne and Kongsberg C-

Node Underwater Tracking system (SME) and be configured to receive an acoustic navigation transducer (SME). The item requires a through-hull penetration and shall be deployed by way of retractable tube of a minimum 12-inch diameter at least three to four feet below the bottom of the hull fitted with a hydraulic lifting winch, boom, or crane. Through-hull penetrations, retractable tubes, and lifting systems are to be provided by the vessel. The retractable tube shall be of sufficient design to allow the ship to reposition and move for short periods <5knots with the pole extended and energized.

6.18 Underwater Communications. The vessel shall be able to support underwater telephone operations. UW telephone HAIL, and HAIL Voice systems sponsor mission equipment (SME) are required in the Communications room, on the bridge, and the aft Moonpool control station.

Vessel shall accommodate underwater telephone compatible with EDO 5400 having Transponder Interrogator Pinger Echo sounder (TIPE) (SME). The vessel shall be configured to receive up to three (any combination), acoustic navigation transducers, or underwater tracking systems (SME).

The item requires three through-hull penetration and shall be deployed by way of retractable tube of a minimum 12-inch diameter at least three to four feet below the bottom of the hull fitted with a hydraulic lifting winch, boom, or crane. Through-hull penetrations, retractable tubes, and lifting system are to be provided by the vessel. The retractable tube shall be of sufficient design to allow the ship to reposition and move for short periods <5knots with the pole extended and energized.

6.19 Communication Equipment. The vessel must meet any regulatory communication requirements for a vessel of its class and size including GMDSS and INMARSAT. The vessel shall have two adjacent spaces of approximately 200 square feet each (a secure communications room and a secure operational planning room). Each space shall be supplied with 20 120V outlets with a total of 300 amps, 60HZ power, and an HVAC system that maintains temperatures between 60-80 degrees F. The room shall have an electronic work bench meeting ANSI/ESD-S20.20-1999 or equivalent. Each space shall meet the requirements outlined in the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705-1, which details the physical and technical security standards for sensitive compartmented information facilities. The contractor shall provide three (3) electronic equipment racks that extend from the deck to the overhead in the secure communications room. The vessel shall ensure that all communication equipment is in a climate-controlled environment with a maximum temperature of 80 degrees F. Communications equipment requires climate (AC/DH) control.

6.20 Navigation Equipment. The vessel shall be equipped with gyrocompasses with repeaters, GPS, and radar for NSW government personnel to observe and coordinate vessel operations with the vessel bridge team in directing NSW operations. The radar should be capable of surface search to a minimum of 25 NM and be suitable for station keeping and for long-range tracking. The vessel shall be able to accommodate a government provided Vessel Management System (VMS) and Track Point underwater tracking system. The vessel should have a full ocean depth fathometer.

All navigation equipment organic to the vessel shall be able to provide NMEA 2000 external input(s) to sponsor mission equipment (SME) to include TrackPoint, and repeaters at the designated Surface Controllers station.

6.21 Surface Controllers Station. Vessel shall have a designated area with direct access to the bridge and bridge lookout stations. The Surface Controllers Station shall have primary tracking and communication systems available that may be operated both at day and night. The station shall have three (3) standard 19” electronic equipment racks (floor to ceiling) with 110V 20-amp conditioned power supply to each rack. The station shall have two chairs and a desktop surface with 864 square inches of flat surface for operators.

6.22 Electrical Power. Vessel must be able to provide sufficient electrical power in the vicinity of the sponsor mission equipment (SME) identified in this document. The deck loading plan supplied by the vessel shall identify the locations of the junction boxes/receptacles. At a minimum, six 480 VAC, 100- a m p (Delta) and four 208 VAC 30-amp (Delta) outlets shall be provided. The vessel must also be able to transfer power from ships generators to shore power to provide hotel service onboard the vessel while the vessel is in port. The shore power shall have the necessary hardware, wiring, switchboard logic to accept and regulate shore power voltage.

6.23 LIOH Battery Charging: The vessel shall meet any USCG/IACS requirements to store, transport, and charge onboard lithium ion (LIOH) batteries for DCS and SDV. Batteries may be charged on the vehicle in its deck storage location or in a battery charging MILVAN stored on deck as part of the Support MILVAN load out. Government shall provide necessary battery characteristics. Government will provide vessel certification before bringing onboard that battery systems are certified for shipboard storage, charging, and use by U.S. Navy.

6.24 Diver’s Stage Lift System. The vessel shall be equipped with a Diver's Stage lift system for launching and retrieving divers at depths of up to 200 feet. T h e s y s t e m m a y b e i n s t a l l e d f o r o p e r a t i o n over the side, or in the moon pool at the contractor’s option.

There shall be a secondary method of water access by ladder. At a minimum, the lift system must support an SME diver's stage with weights and dimensions as described in section 2.9.1.3. The Diver’s stage lift system shall be designed and manufactured in accordance with NAVSEA SS521-AA-MAN-010 series, U.S. Navy Diving and Manned Hyperbaric Systems Safety Certification Manual.”.

6.25 Ordnance Storage Space: The Government will provide four (4) sponsor mission equipment (SME)

Ready Service Lockers (RSLs). The exterior dimensions of each locker are provided in 2.9.1 – Sponsor Mission Equipment. The RSLs may be stored on an internal deck or an external deck.

The RSLs shall be secured to the deck with sufficient restraint to accommodate all vessel motions.

The RSLs shall be installed to allow the doors to swing open freely and not be visible to outside observers. If RSLs are stored on an internal deck of the vessel. The Vessel shall install appropriate lighting, fire suppression, and alarm systems and must conform to NAVSEA OP 4 and OPNAVINST 5530.13c requirements.

7 HOTEL SERVICES

7.1 Conference Room: The vessel shall provide 250 sq. ft. of administrative/conference space sufficient tabletop surface and electrical circuits (no less than ten 120vac 15amp duplex receptacles) to handle up to 20 seated people with laptops and a presentation area (projector and screen). The space shall be outfitted with desks, or tables with chairs suitable for working while at sea. There shall be enough space for another 25 personnel to stand for short briefing periods. The conference room shall meet the requirements outlined in the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705-1, which details the physical and technical security standards for sensitive compartmented information facilities. The Sponsor Security Officer will be available for questions during room construction and inspect the conference room to ensure compliance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705-1 requirements. The Sponsor will provide X-10 high security locks and door keypads.

7.2 Recreational Facilities: The vessel shall provide an enclosed space of at least 400 square feet of continuous space, and unique from all other required spaces. The space shall be used for physical training and shall provide ventilation and electrical circuits to incorporate standard exercise equipment (treadmills, weights) to be provided as Government Furnished Property (GFP). With Government assistance, the vessel operator shall adequately install the GFP equipment. In addition, there shall be a lounge area of at least 400 square feet where personnel can watch movies and/or television and relax.

7.3 Sponsor Berthing/Living Spaces: The vessel must support berthing for 45 Government personnel, no greater than four (4) per stateroom, eight (8) per head. Curtained-off bunks are acceptable.

Messing for the 45 personnel above shall be in accordance with Section C-6.2. The 45 Government personnel mentioned herein are in addition to any and all crew.

7.4 Laundry Services Facilities: The vessel shall provide a 24-hour laundry facility for 45 Government assigned personnel.

7.5 Provide Linen: The contractor shall provide the following laundered items to all Sponsor personnel and guests (45): top sheets, fitted bottom sheets, blankets, bedspreads, pillows, pillowcases, mattress covers, bath towels, (27”x54”), hand towels, washcloths, and bathmats. When replacing the mattresses, the contractor shall ensure fitted sheets fit the replacement mattresses. Bed linens shall be changed once every week (twice a week if ambient interior temperature exceeds 80°F during a seven

(7) day period). Towels shall be provided twice a week. Fresh bed linens and towels shall be provided when Sponsor personnel are transferred or replaced. Tablecloths shall be changed, at a minimum, daily.

7.6 Mattresses and Pillows: The contractor shall replace all Sponsor personnel mattresses and pillows at the commencement of the time charter and shall be included in the contractor’s firm fixed charter price.

Thereafter contractor shall replace Sponsor personnel mattresses and pillows, as required, and recommended by the OIC and approved by the Contracting Officer. The cost of replacing mattresses and pillows is reimbursable only if they will be used by Sponsor personnel. Mattresses shall meet 16 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts1632 and 1633 standards and fit the existing bed-frame space. Pillows will be non-feather type.

7.7 Clean Sponsor Work Areas: The contractor shall pick up trash on a daily basis and, at a minimum, every week sweep and wipe down all dust collecting surfaces. The contractor shall, at a minimum, every two (2) weeks swab floors in unclassified and classified Sponsor work areas. Every two months floors shall be waxed in unclassified and classified Sponsor work areas. At a minimum, the contractor shall clean all carpeted areas annually.

7.8 Clean Sponsor Living Spaces: The contractor shall clean the Sponsor living spaces (i.e., staterooms and common areas surrounding staterooms). The OIC shall receive the same cleaning services afforded the Master or at a minimum, three (3) times a week; remaining Sponsor personnel shall receive the same cleaning services afforded the licensed officers or, at a minimum, twice a week. The contractor shall, at a minimum:

(1) Clean/disinfect commodes.

(2) Clean showers and wash bins.

(3) Sweep and swab decks or vacuum if carpeted.

(4) Make Beds.

(5) Change or provide clean linens.

(6) Dust – wipe overheads, vents, furniture and shelving

(7) Every two (2) weeks, the contractor shall, at a minimum, wash the decks (tile only).

(8) Every two (2) months, the contractor shall, at a minimum, wax the decks (tile only).

(9) On a yearly basis, the contractor shall clean all carpeted areas.

7.9 Clean Recreational Areas: The contractor shall clean all recreational lounges and exercise rooms.

These services shall include daily and weekly janitorial services. On a daily basis, the contractor shall, at a minimum:

(1) Dust rooms

(2) Empty trash containers

(3) Sweep and swab decks or vacuum if carpeted

(4) Every two (2) weeks, the contractor shall, at a minimum, wash the decks (tile only).

(5) Every two (2) months, the contractor shall wax the decks (tile only).

7.10 Clean Areas Contiguous to Sponsor Areas: The contractor shall keep passageway and ladder wells free of dirt and debris at all times and sweep and swab decks on a daily basis.