STATEMENT_OF_WORK.pdf

Port Services in Nome, Alaska for NOAA Ship Fairweather

Statement of Work

1. Introduction

NOAA Ship Fairweather (FA), home ported in Ketchikan, AK is a public vessel owned and operated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. In June 2024 through December of 2024 the Fairweather will be conducting hydrographic surveys off the coast of Alaska.

2. Scope

The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to detail requirements for services to be provided by a port / agent while the ship makes several calls to the Port of Nome in Nome AK during the period of performance.

3. Period of Performance and Place of Performance

Period of Performance shall be July 01, 2024 to December 31, 2024. During this period, the ship will make approximately 3-4 visits to Nome, AK. The anticipated dates of the port calls are detailed below:

CLIN 0001: In port 1: July 03 – July 08, 2024 (6 days) CLIN 0002: In port 2: July 31 – August 06, 2024 (7 days) CLIN 0003: In port 3: August 29 – September 03, 2024 (6 days) CLIN 0004: CONTINGENCY: July 01 – December 31, 2024 (7 days within the date range)

Alternate dates for period of performance shall not exceed 2 weeks before or after the dates given here, except by mutual agreement. Contract may be canceled by Contracting Officer (KO) without penalty due to unusual/unplanned operational requirements (science gear failure, etc), medical evacuations, or other such unplanned diversions from FAIRWEATHER’s intended in ports. KO will provide notice of any changes at least 24 hours in advance. Due to the nature of ship operations, additional in port dates may be added for emergencies / weather.

Alternate dates may, but are not expected to, add to or subtract from the total number of days in the period of performance. The day of departure will likely require only limited services for a portion of the day.

Services will be prorated, and billed based on actual use throughout the period of performance.

Place of performance shall be the Port of Nome, AK. Preferred locations in order are the West Gold Dock, City Dock, Middle Dock. Specific pier designation is to be finalized by consultation between Facility Point of Contact and Technical Point of Contact upon award. The general location of the pier shall be in a safe area. Access for vessel personnel and supply vehicles is required. The specific pier location must meet the security and depth requirements described in Section 4 “Supplies and Services”.

4. Basic Supplies, Services and Performance Standards requirements.

A. SERVICES REQUIRED FOR MOORAGE AT THE PORT OF CHARLESTON

● Moorage/Pier Space o Guarantee pier space for the entire duration of the stay ** It cannot relocate or shift piers/berths mid stay (except in case of an emergency). Any move shall be at the expense of the husbanding agent and or port.

o Ship will be moored at the Port of Nome, all vendors must be able to access this facility per their requirements.

o At least ~300 linear feet of pier space for the duration of the port calls

● Parking space for 3 vehicles near the ship

● Ability to Fuel (either by truck or fuel line) o 20,000gal – 30,000gal/in port (depending on fuel needs)

● Ability to drive up to the ship for Food stores and other equipment loading o Pier that can safely handle a truck to drive to the gangway

● Two large Yokohama fenders or equivalent fendering available

● Line Handling Services IN/OUT o At least two able bodied line handlers, one at the bow and one at the stern and able assist with gangway o Required upon arrival and departure (total of 2 evolutions), and available for shifting ship in the interim if needed o To be scheduled and/or rescheduled with 24 hours’ notice o Ready on station at least 15 minutes prior to arrival and departure

● 20yd Dumpster o A dumpster near the ship on the pier is preferred o Hauling garbage when the FA enters the port and before departure

● Potable Water o 1.5” or 2.0” NPT threads o Up to 5,800 gallons per day

● Husbanding Agent o Brief vessel Command prior to arrival on local area emergency services including law enforcement, fire, medical and environmental response. Include contact information, and regular and after hour call and response procedures.

o Brief vessel Command prior to arrival on relevant local regulations, known security or health risks, local parks/restaurants/businesses o Must be physically located in the area local to the port of Nome, Alaska during the ship’s visit.

o Phone communications daily, and 24 hours / 7-day availability if needed.

o Act as single point of contact for all services to be received, and take responsibility for all associated coordination, subcontracting, invoicing and payments o Services required for the total duration of the port call.

OPTIONAL SERVICES:

Vendor shall not charge the government for any standby services. The vendor shall not independently proceed with the Optional Services. All Optional Services shall be confirmed at least 24hrs. in advanced.

CLIN 0005:

● Tug services IN/OUT o Provide quote for tug available to assist with docking, if requested o Available within one hour of request o Total of two transits

• Pilot o Pilot certified by local port authority o Total of two (2) transits

● Bilge Water and Oil Residue Removal and Disposal o Able to schedule pump out as needed and required by the ship o Up to 2000 gal each offload

● Sewage/ Black water pump off o Up to 5,000 gallons per port call

• Shore Power o Requested if available o 480vac, 300A, 3-phase NATO o Aprox 4000kwh/day o Do not quote for a generator

5. Ship Specifications:

General Specifications:

● LOA: 231 ft

● Beam: 42 ft

● Draft: 16.5 ft

● Gross Tonnage: 1591 T

● Air Draft: 85 ft

6. Contracting Officer

The Contracting Officer (KO) is the sole person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions, including price.

7. Technical Point of Contact

The Contracting Officer may communicate through, and delivery of services will be coordinated through, the Technical Point of Contact. Close coordination is required to ensure time lines are corrected against any last minute updates. If changes are needed, please contact the vessel as soon as possible. The Technical Point of Contact will be:

LCDR Steven Wall Executive Officer, NOAA Ship Fairweather Personal Cell: (732)266-3917

8. Payment

Payment will be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice. Partial payments may be made, at the request of the vendor) following the execution of each individual port visit.