STATEMENT_OF_WORK.pdf

Port Service in Charleston, SC for the NOAA Ship(s).

Statement of Work

1. Introduction

NOAA Ships homeported across the Eastern seaboard and Gulf of America are public vessels owned and operated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. From October 2025 to September 2026 NOAA Ships will be operating in the South East Atlantic conducting scientific missions.

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 Charleston in Charleston, SC during the period of performance.

3. Period of Performance and Place of Performance

Period of Performance shall be October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The anticipated dates of the port calls will occur at various times during this period of performance and will average 4 days each visit.

NOTE: After in port one will be considered as an additional optional port service request and will be funded as a whole or as per needed basis under CLIN 0002. For services requested under CLIN 0002 use the services requested under #4 below: Basic Supplies, Services and Performance Standards requirements.

CLIN 0001: Four (4) days from 10/1/2025-9/30/2026

CLIN 0002: Optional Service services after the initial port call

CLIN 0003: Contingency Optional Port Service Four (4) days from 10/1/2025-09/30/2026 for one or more vessel(s).

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 intended in ports. KO will provide notice of any changes at least 24 hours in advance.

Dates for 2026 in ports are estimated since ship schedules are variable. 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 Charleston, SC. Preferred locations in order are the Cruise Terminal, 196 Concord St Charleston SC 29401, Union Pier, 32 Washington St Charleston SC 29401, or Columbus Street Terminal, 1 Immigration St Charleston SC 29403. 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. Facility access should be controlled. 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.

CLIN 0001

A. SERVICES REQUIRED FOR MOORAGE AT THE PORT OF CHARLESTON

● 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 Charleston; all vendors must be able to access this facility per their requirements.

o At least 350 linear feet of pier space for the duration of the port calls o Parking space for 3 vehicles o Two large Yokohama fenders or equivalent fendering available

● Line Handlers 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

● Garbage o 20 yard dumpster near the ship on the pier o Ready for immediate use upon arrival, and throughout in-port and emptied shortly after departure

● Potable Water o 1.5” NPT threads o Up to 4,560 gallons per day

● Husbanding Agent o 24hrs-48hrs in country prior the ship arrival for meeting and operation brief with

OMAO/ NOAA Representative.

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 Phone communications daily, and 24 hour / 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 a total of 10 days in port

5. 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 0002:

● Fork Lift with a licensed/qualified operator o Provide a quote that shows per hourly hour rate and the minimum hour that can requested/usage per day.

o Forklift / operator shall be only be scheduled by the ship per days and hours needed.

o Capability adequate for moving pallets of food stores, 55 gal drums, engine parts, etc

Items to be lifted not to exceed 5000lbs.

o Do not place or have this service on standby, Forklift and operator shall only be scheduled by the ship for the actual days and hours of usage.

● Bilge Water and Oil Residue Removal and Disposal o Able to schedule pump out as needed and required by the ship o Up to 4,000 gal each offload

● Shore Power o Requested if available o 480vac, 300A, 3-phase NATO o Do not quote for a generator

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

● Tug services o Provide quote for tug available to assist with docking, if requested o Available within one hour of request o One Transit

● Pilot o Provide quote for docking pilot o One Transit

CLIN 0003: Contingency Option Service

• Contingency Port Stop throughout the period of performance o For quoting purposes please provide four (4) days of port services o For Actual services please refer to A. above: Services required for moorage at the

Port of Charleston under CLIN 0001

6. Ship Specifications:

General Specifications:

● LOA: <=209 ft

● Beam: <=65 ft

● Draft: <=18 ft

● Gross Tonnage: <=2000 GRT

● Air Draft: <= 85 ft

7. 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.

8. 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:

LT Sydney Catoire Chief of Operations, Marine Operations Center – Atlantic Cell: 757-617-8951 Voice: 6660-413-804

9. 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.