SS-26-008.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

SS-26-008 29 October 2025

From: Military Sealift Command (MSC), Charters and Special Missions Programs (PM4)

Subject: TRANSPORT VESSEL FOR PERSONNEL AND STORES (PACFLT)

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT AN OFFER.

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY

COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION OF ANY SUBMISSION TO THIS NOTICE, OR TO

CONTRACT FOR SERVICES.

A. General: The Military Sealift Command requests information pertaining to the cost and availability of one (1) U.S. flag, Jones Act qualified vessel which will function as a support vessel primarily for personnel and cargo transfer in the Hawaiian Islands.

B. Period of Performance:

Period Length (days)

Date of Commencement

Date of Completion

Base Period

365 24-OCT-26 23-OCT-27

Option Period One

366 24-OCT-27 23-OCT-28

Option Period Two

365 24-OCT-28 23-OCT-29

Option Period Three

365 24-OCT-29 23-OCT-30

Option Period Four

336 24-OCT-30 23-SEP-31

C. Descriptions and Specifications:

1. SCOPE OF WORK/MISSION: This Performance Work Statement is for the services of one (1) US

Flagged, Jones Act qualified vessel required to support the Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, in the vicinity of Pearl Harbor, HI. The Contractor will be responsible for a coastal-rated vessel to support in-port and offshore personnel and supply transfers, as well as other submarine-related missions, up to a distance of not more than 50NM offshore from the island of Oahu, and not more than 20NM offshore from the islands of Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, Kahoolawe, and Hawaii. The maximum distance that the distance that the vessel will be required to operate from Pearl Harbor, HI is two hundred and fifty (250) nautical miles (NM). For open ocean transfer, the Contractor shall be required to safely transfer personnel and supplies (up to 44 personnel and 10 pallets of supplies) to and from an OHIO Class submarine in the open ocean. The Contractor shall provide a vessel and all necessary management, supervision, personnel, labor, materials, and equipment required to support the personnel and supply transfers, or any other lawful mission required by the Navy. The Contractor shall make the vessel available for operations within 8 hours notification.

2. OPERATIONAL PROFILE: The vessel shall be able to safely operate in seas up to eight (8) feet and winds up to and including 29 kts. The vessel shall conduct approximately eighty (80) Brief Stop for Passengers (BSPs) events annually in open-ocean within 8 hours notification. The average BSP shall be conducted within a 6 hour window (includes transit from the port to the operational area, time to conduct the transfer and return port).

The vessel shall act as an escort vessel in support of submarine sea trials by maintaining communications with a submerged submarine via government-provided and government-operated hull-mounted underwater communications equipment. These events may occur 2 times per year, 24 hours a day, and approximately one (1) week in duration. The vessel shall support any other lawful mission required by the Navy.

3. MINIMUM CHARACTERISTICS: The vessel shall meet the following minimum characteristics:

3.1. FLAG: US Flag, Jones Act qualified

3.2. TRANSIT SPEED: 15 knots

3.3. SEWAGE CAPACITY: Vessel sewage system shall be capable of supporting 44 Government personnel for 12 hrs.

3.4. TONNAGE: Vessel shall be a minimum of 50 gross registered tons and reserve buoyancy to support being towed by Naval warship with a maximum 12-inch towing hawser.

3.5. DECK SPACE: Vessel shall have sufficient deck space on the weather deck for the loading and safe transfer of ten (10) pallets. General arrangement drawings that demonstrate pallet arrangement and total deck space shall be provided by the respondent.

3.6. PASSENGER CAPACITY: Vessel shall be capable of transporting forty-four (44) Government personnel during outbound and return transit to/from harbor.

3.7. BROW: Vessel shall provide a minimum of one brow to be anchored and to be flush with or above the deck of an OHIO Class Submarine (approximately 11 ft. above the waterline (AWL)) and able to hinge with the movement of the seas and be able to be deployed from either port or starboard sides while underway as operational requirements dictate. Brow shall allow for the safe transfer of two (2) passengers at a time and shall be a minimum of two (2) ft. in width for the entire length. Brow shall be of sufficient length to reach the deck of an OHIO Class Submarine.

The end of the brow shall be fitted with rubber-coated rollers to prevent metal-to-metal contact between brow and submarine deck. Each side shall have handrails and midrails.

3.8. CLASSIFICATION: Vessel shall be USCG Certified, Subchapter T.

3.9. ENDURANCE: Vessel shall be capable of seven (7) days at-sea operations with an operational range of 500 NM.

3.10. LINES: Vessel shall be equipped with sufficient synthetic lines to perform port services.

3.11. MAXIMUM DRAFT: 33 Feet

3.12. SURFACE/SUB-SURFACE FENDERING: Vessel shall have non-marking, clean and sufficient fendering to prevent metal-to-metal contact with surface and sub-surface vessels under all conditions of pitch and roll in support alongside boarding at sea. Fendering shall include propeller guards, if applicable. Fendering shall be configured to avoid damage to an OHIO Class Submarine Large Vertical Array (LVA) (if installed).

3.13. LIFTING EQUIPMENT: Vessel shall have a crane/davit system for lifting pallets of supplies to and from the deck of OHIO Class Submarine capable of lifting and transporting loads up to 1,000 lbs. The height above the waterline of the deck is 11 feet AWL onto which the pallets are off loaded.

3.14. MINIMUM LENGTH: Vessel shall be a minimum of 90 ft. in length.

3.15. NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT: Vessel shall have radar, fathometer, GPS and AIS, which shall be capable of being secured (turned off).

3.16. COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: Vessel shall have external loud hailer, two sets each of fixed and portable VHF radios and shall also have a transceiver capable of working at 2-30 MHz at 100 watt output.

4. SPONSOR MISSION EQUIPMENT (ME): SME to be added includes Pacific Land Mobile Radio

(PLMR) capability comparable to a Motorola XTL 5000 radio and a UHF (380-440MHZ) antennae (if necessary). Consists of the following units: mid power radio transceiver (2” x 7” x 7.8”, 6.1 lbs.);

control head (2” x 7.1” x 2.5”, 6.1 lbs.); mid power radio transceiver and control head dash mount (2” x 7.1” x 9.1”, 6.1 lbs.); high power transceiver (2.765” x 8.08” x 12.31”, 8.8 lbs.) Vessel shall support on-load and securing additional SME as required.

5. CONTRACTOR FACILITY CLEARANCE: The contractor shall possess a SECRET facilities clearance prior to delivery of the vessel.

6. PORT SERVICES: It is anticipated the Government will provide pier space and all port services, however the Contractor may be required to arrange for port services on a reimbursable basis during this charter. Port services shall include tugs, pilots, berthing, potable water, shore power, trash and garbage removal, oily waste removal, sewage removal, hazardous materials removal, line handlers, dedicated telephone service, and liberty launch services.

6.1. PORT CHARGES AND EXPENSES: The Government shall reimburse the Contractor for costs of port services associated with supporting Government mission operations. The Government shall not reimburse the Contractor for expenses incurred by the Contractor for services rendered for the convenience of the ship, its crew, or in connection with the Contractor’s business such as fees of underwriters, or expenses in moving the ship about the port to obtain stores or provisions, or transporting crewmembers for relief or convenience purposes.

7. BERTHING AND MESSING: Vessel shall be required to berth overnight and provide meals to two Government riders during submarine escort operations. No dedicated berthing space is required (can share with crewmember).

7.1. MEALS: The Contractor shall provide 3 meals for six Government/Contractor personnel that are assigned to the vessel for 24hr/day operations (submarine sea trials). Meals shall have the most reasonably attainable degree of quality, quantity and nutritional value given the limited facilities available. Meal times shall be adjusted as necessary to accommodate testing evolutions.

7.2. MEAL REIMBURSEMENT: The Contractor shall be responsible for collecting money due for meals directly from the Government rider. Government riders will pay no more than: Breakfast- $10.00, Lunch-$12.00 and Dinner-$19.00. The Contractor shall not invoice the Government directly for any meals. The Contractor shall provide receipts to the Government riders for all meals served.

D. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:

a) Name of Company, UEI, and CAGE Code;

b) Point of Contact, Telephone Number, Address, and e-mail address;

c) Business size status

a. The Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.102 establishes the small business size standard for this type of water transportation service as NAICS “483111” with a small business size limitation of 1050 employees. Please indicate if business is a small business concern;

d) Whether the company has an active facility clearance;

e) Brief summary of company history relative to similar requirements;

f) Affirm the company is financially capable of meeting the requirement;

g) Estimated daily rate, mobilization/demobilization fees, positioning fees and/or other term cost/price to provide the above services;

Charter Period Charter Hire Daily Rate Base Period 365 Days Option 1 366 Days Option 2 365 Days Option 3 365 Days Option 4 335 Days Any Additional Charges (i.e., Delivery Bonus, etc.)

Total:

Note: Daily Hire: The daily hire rate shall be considered payment in full for all services of the Vessel and Associated Equipment and all other requirements under this Charter Party contract, including, but not limited to penalty time, bonuses, payments, and emoluments payable to Master, Officers and crew for services under this Charter, irrespective of the geographic scope of said service and the nominal carriage of ammunition and hazardous cargoes. The Daily Hire rate shall also be considered payment in full for all overtime, including but not limited to crew overtime or penalty time required for the making up or breaking of tows. This Rate does not include port charges or the price that the Contractor pays for fuel.

h) Vessel characteristics, to include a specification sheet and description of the vessels shore power capability;

i) Date award is needed to meet the Period of Performance; and

j) Any pertinent questions/concerns.

MSC requests the above information no later than 1300 Norfolk, VA, local time, on 12 November 2025.

The point contact for this action is Jason Dassow at (564) 226-8562. Responses should be emailed to jason.d.dassow.civ@us.navy.mil.

Signed: Stephanie Ricker, Contracting Officer, MSC, N103B