Vessel Custodial Services (VCS) SOW 01162026 DRAFT.docx

MARITIME ADMINISTRATION (MARAD)

VESSEL CUSTODIAL SERVICES (VCS) SOW

January 15, 2026

VERSION 1 DRAFT

Maritime Administration (MARAD) 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, D.C. 20590

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

VCS Guide

Introduction Purpose The document encompasses a wide array of functional areas pivotal to maintaining the fleet's operational status. It begins with a detailed overview of material condition assessments, continues through the essential processes of vessel maintenance, and highlights the importance of regulatory compliance and sea trials. Each section is meticulously structured to facilitate a thorough understanding of the necessary procedures and strategic imperatives.

Furthermore, it delves into the intricacies of vessel repairs, life cycle management, activation, and operational protocols, ensuring that all aspects of vessel management are covered comprehensively. This guide is also underpinned by precise logistics and configuration management principles, reinforcing strategic alignment and process optimization, crucial for maintaining the vessels' readiness and strategic value.

In addition, there is a strong focus on government and stakeholder relations, crew and shoreside staff management, and the imperative of robust business planning and financial management. The approach ensures strategic alignment with MARAD's overarching mission and enhances the value delivered to all stakeholders.

The document also places a significant emphasis on the burgeoning field of IT and cybersecurity infrastructure, acknowledging the growing importance of technological vigilance in modern maritime operations. Safety and environmental stewardship are given due prominence, reflecting MARAD's commitment to sustainable practices and regulatory adherence.

This guide is intended to function as a living document, continually evolving to meet the dynamic needs of the maritime environment, ensuring MARAD's fleet remains a pillar of national strategic maritime capability.

Background/History The purpose of the NSMV is to replace the aging training ships within the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF). The PNSP Program is enhancing/increasing the overall training capacity for State Maritime Academy (SMA) cadets and providing a flexible, deployable asset for national emergencies.

The NSMV enables training operations for up to 600 cadets at-sea, ensuring compliance with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) credentialing requirements per 33 CFR Navigation and Navigable Waters, and 46 CFR 10 – 13, 15 & 16.

Scope Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation is rigorous and demands a superlative training environment such as the NSMV provides. Cadets must complete at least four sea terms to accrue no less than 180 approved days over the four years of matriculation. During voyages on the NSMV, each cadet rotates through classroom and laboratory training and participate in ship operations, including deck and engine watches, maintenance, and emergency drills. The unique capabilities that the NSMV brings are also available to our Federal Mission partners in support of national security and disaster response operations (e.g., MARAD support of FEMA in accordance with Pre-Scripted Mission Assignments). Authorities MARAD derives the authority to conduct NSMV and State maritime Academy (SMA) support from:

1. 46 United States Code (USC)

a. Chapter 511, §51103 “General Authority of Secretary of Transportation”

b. Chapter 515 “State Martime Academy Support Program”, § 51501, 51504, 51505

c. Chapter 517 §51701 “US Maritime Service”

2. 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

a. Part 167 “Public Nautical Schoolships”

b. Part 310 “Merchant Marine Training”

3. Department of Transportation (DOT) Order 1100.69A “Organizational Manual Maritime Administration”

4. Maritime Administrative Order (MAO) 061-001-0 “Office of Ship Operations” References

1. 46 United States Code (USC)

a. Chapter 511, §51103 “General Authority of Secretary of Transportation”

b. Chapter 515 “State Martime Academy Support Program”, § 51501, 51504, 51505

c. Chapter 517 §51701 “US Maritime Service”

2. 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

a. Part 167 “Public Nautical Schoolships”

b. Part 310 “Merchant Marine Training”

3. Department of Transportation (DOT) Order 1100.69A “Organizational Manual Maritime Administration”

4. Maritime Administrative Order (MAO) 061-001-0 “Office of Ship Operations”

5. 33 CFR Navigation and Navigable Waters

6. 46 CFR 10 – 13, 15 & 16.

7. State Maritime Academy Curricula

8. Memorandums of Agreements (MOA)

9. Custodial Care Guides (CCG)

10. Safety Management System (SMS)

11. Pre-scripted Mission Assignments

a. PSMA ID: DOT PSMA ESF 7 141 “(FOS) MARAD Responder Lodging and Support”

b. PSMA ID: DOT PSMA ESF 7 143 “(FOS) MARAD Cargo Storage and/or Delivery”

12. DOT Deliberate Plan 1 – Hurricanes (April 2015)

13. GAA SOC/NOC Standard Operating Procedures Material Condition Assessment and Readiness Reporting Key Responsibilities: The contractor shall

· Prepare a Port Engineer (PE) Monthly Walk-Around Report.

· Prepare an Annual Material Condition Report (MCR).

· Submit readiness projections per the MARAD Readiness Policy.

· Update and submit modified readiness projections as directed by MARAD.

· Maintain the projected downgrade schedule and Fully Mission Capable (FMC) status (Master Schedule tab).

· Develop and implement a plan to assess the material condition of a vessel and report its readiness per Department of Transportation (DOT) Maritime Administration (MARAD) guidelines.

Reporting and Documentation: The contractor shall

· Conduct inspections and prepare comprehensive findings documented in reports.

· Implement strategies to keep vessels in compliance with MARAD’s readiness guidelines.

Vessel Maintenance Operations Maintenance Program: The contractor shall

· Review, validate, update, maintain, and execute a ship-specific Planned Maintenance (PM) Program. Vessel Manager may assist Ships Force in completing PM.

· When acting as operator, all Ships Force maintenance will fall under Vessel Manager.

· Execute the Approved Baseline Business Plan (ABBP) for assigned ships.

· Coordinate and oversee industrial assistance maintenance per the ABBP.

· Record findings for all PM and Corrective Maintenance (CM).

Vessel Accommodation: The contractor shall

· Develop a Ship Specific Accommodations Renewal Plan.

· Provide an Accommodation Replacement and Upgrade Plan based on sea trial and dock trial accommodation inspections and surveys.

Vessel Preservation: The contractor shall

· Develop a Ship Specific Preservation Program for the preservation of assigned vessel’s structures.

· Provide a 5-Year Annual Preservation Plan updated annually.

Regulatory Compliance and Sea Trials Regulatory Adherence: The contractor shall

· Maintain the vessel in such a condition that it meets all relevant regulatory requirements and surveys.

· Monitor regulatory requirements and notify MARAD of upcoming changes.

· Project additional resources required for changes in regulatory or classification society compliance.

· Integrate all applicable regulatory, classification society, and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) requirements into the planning and execution of this contract.

Sea Trials: The contractor shall

· Conduct and document a sea trial per MARAD sea trial guidance; generally, this occurs during the annual training cruise.

· Conduct thermography and vibration tests during the sea trial.

Vessel Repairs and Life Cycle Management Repairs and Maintenance Support: The contractor shall

· Provide additional Reduced Operational Status (ROS) maintenance support to perform PM-level maintenance.

1. Identify, execute, and manage repairs in the ABBP.

2. Execute and manage emergent work and repairs.

3. Execute and manage voyage repairs for associated missions.

Life Cycle Management: The contractor shall

· Jointly develop an initial Life Cycle Plan for the remaining service life of the vessel.

· Support the Life Cycle Management policy and plans.

· Conduct joint life cycle surveys in conjunction with the special surveys.

Logistics and Configuration Management Logistics Management: The contractor shall

· Provide logistics management in accordance with the MARAD, National Security Multi-mission Vessel (NSMV) Logistics Management Manual (LMM).

· Manage Accountable property and equipage lists per the NSMV LMM and perform inventories during their required periods (operator transfer, etc.).

· Review the current inventory of critical spares and make recommendations for updating the required critical spares inventory in the business planning process.

· Execute and manage vessel configuration per the LMM.

· Remove excess spare parts and related technical manuals as directed by MARAD.

· Procure and add to the spare parts inventory as directed by MARAD. Update physical part numbers for replacement parts/substitute parts.

· Establish a minimum/maximum inventory re-order points in Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE). Review semi-annually to make recommendations or updates to re-orders in NSE.

· Procure and add to the inventory, technical manuals, and drawings as directed by MARAD.

· Shore based spares required interaction between general agent and the NSMV Logistics Manager with program specific Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

· Enter new firmware/software into the appropriate location in NSE upon receipt. This applies to the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) Management System (RMS), operational technology equipment.

· Accomplish special inventories as directed by MARAD.

· Develop, submit, and maintain a Property Control System (PCS), with verification and validation within NSE.

· Inventory all Accountable Property onboard the vessel and submit an Accountable Property Inventory Report.

Configuration Management: The contractor shall

· Provide Configuration Management in accordance with the MARAD policy.

· Manage, compare, and track the configuration baseline of equipment across the NSMV State-class.

· Maintain complete, current, and auditable records of all Government Furnished Property (GFP) transactions.

· Manage changes and requests to the maintenance plan (PMP) standard jobs (SJ) in NSE.

Activation and Operation Activation Readiness: The contractor shall

· Develop a comprehensive plan for activation of the vessel and the transition from ROS to Full Operational Status (FOS).

· Conduct a joint Activation Plan Review after each activation and make required changes and updates.

Vessel Activation: The contractor shall

· Activate the vessel in accordance with the activation plan and MARAD direction.

· Submit status reports daily on vessel activation progress.

Operations Under Non Training Missions: The contractor shall

· Carry out vessel operations under Federal Mission operational control as directed by the operational commander.

· Transition from MARAD operational command to DoD operational command when directed by MARAD.

· Submit Initial Casualty Reports (CASREPs), Casualty Update Reports (CASREP Update), Casualty Correct Reports (CASCORs), and Casualty Cancel Reports (CASCANs) while in Phase O, in accordance with Navy guidance.

· Transition activated ship(s) from DoD Operational Control to MARAD Operational Control when released by DoD.

· Carry out vessel operations supporting humanitarian aid/ disaster relief .

· Support emergency support functions (ESF) in coordination with the National Response Framework.

Operations Under MARAD Control: The contractor shall

· Carry out vessel operations under MARAD operational control as directed.

Support of Non-Training Mission Operations: The contractor shall

· Support for non-training missions under National Security and provide support personnel as directed by MARAD (varies based on mission).

Training and Academic Schedule: The contractor shall

· Manage repair activities to minimize disruption of the normal academic schedule.

FOS to ROS: The contractor shall

· Develop and execute a Deactivation Plan to transition assigned vessel(s) from FOS to ROS.

· Submit an After-Action Report on the completion of deactivation.

· Deactivate the vessel in accordance with the Deactivation Plan.

· Conduct reset mode within 14 days of the vessel deactivating.

Fuels and Bunkering: The contractor shall

· Manage vessel’s fuels and bunker per current regulations and MARAD technical guidelines.

· Prepare a vessel-specific Bunkering and Bunker Management Plan.

· Accomplish bunkering of the ship as directed by MARAD.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Comprehensive Response Protocols: The contractor shall

· Participate in emergency preparedness and national response activities (to include ESFs) as directed by MARAD.

· Collaborate with the MARAD Public Nautical School ship Program (PNSP) and Office of Ship Operations in the development of emergency response plans.

· Submit Incident Reports related to emergency operations to the MARAD Coordination Center (MCC) mccwatchanalyst@dot.gov.

· Participate in emergency operations training and exercises as directed by the MARAD PNSP.

· Support in-port emergency response activities as directed.

Government and Stakeholder Relations: The contractor shall

· Support Government and community relations including tours, promotions, and media events as directed.

· Support third-party training and exercises for Federal, State, and local partners/agencies as authorized by MARAD.

Crew and Shoreside Staff Management Staffing and Human Resources: The contractor shall

· Manage all Human Resources (HR) functions relating to contractor staff and vessel crews, for a non-training mission.

· Provide additional crew billets as requested.

· Employ qualified personnel to perform all services required under this contract.

· Ensure a safe workplace, which is free of discrimination, sexual harassment, intimidation, and coercion.

· Implement a drug testing program for all crewmembers that meets regulatory requirements.

· Implement processes and procedures for vetting of mariners to be employed on school ship vessels.

Shoreside Crew: The contractor shall

· Employ and manage qualified shoreside staff to conduct the technical and administrative functions to meet the requirements of this contract.

· Employ sufficient shoreside staff to handle the data management, administrative, and subcontracting management support.

· Ensure duties normally carried out by the permanent shoreside staff members are performed in their absence.

· Provide PEs onsite for oversight of the vessels and maintenance being accomplished on the vessels.

· Provide PE services as needed for the performance period of the contract.

· Procure onsite facilities for PE and staff offices during an availability or repair period.

· Employ NSE Analyst/Assistant PE for the NSMV State-class.

· Provide security operations center and network operations center staff who are qualified in federal cybersecurity laws, policies, and practices.

Ship’s Crew: The contractor shall

· Employ and manage qualified crew to maintain the assigned School Ship vessel(s) in accordance with all regulatory and classification society requirements.

· Manage workload to ensure the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) are met.

· Manage crew transportation cost associated with ROS crew.

· Provide qualified crew while in FOS to meet regulatory and mission requirements.

· Crew the vessel to support maintenance sea trials.

· Crew assigned vessel(s) per Attachment J-14 qualification, staffing, and crewing for mission and exercise activations, including no-notice activations.

· Provide a copy of the required report to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the MCC for crew shortages.

· Document and report the vessel management crew support that are filling watch standing and/or maintenance billets.

Education and Development: The contractor shall

· Structure training programs aligned with MARAD and regulatory standards, fostering continual professional development for crew and shoreside staff.

Labor Agreement: The contractor shall

· Execute labor agreements addressing the special conditions relevant to the NSMV Mission.

· Develop policy, plans and procedures for FOS crewmembers per the J-01 Mandatory articles for Negotiated Employee Agreements.

· Ensure the availability of ROS crewmembers to sail with the vessel unless specifically precluded via the COR.

· Ensure the staff is qualified per Amendment J-14.

· Provide an exemption request to the COR for any crewmembers unable to sail that have the identification as a selected member of the ROS crew.

Staff and Crew Training: The contractor shall

· Establish the requirements that all ROS and FOS crewmembers shall possess: Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) required to meet regulatory training requirements.

· Submit a semi-annual Crew Compliance Report

· Ensure that both shore staff and vessel crew (ROS and FOS crewmembers) receive J-7 MARAD-specific training required for vessel operation

· Submit a Quarterly Training Report.

· Ensure integration of shore staff and vessel crew (ROS and FOS crewmembers).

· Ensure receipt of all training required to support to Naval Operations

· Coordinate with the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and State Academies (SMA) to integrate critical training billets for Cadets in both ROS and FOS crewmember manning.

· Submit Monthly Cadet Arrival and Departure Notification.

· Notify Area Division when cadet billets are available during ROS and FOS.

· Engage Navy Strategic Sealift Officers (SSO) on Active-Duty Training events.

· Consult TE-1.23 to understand the guidelines for operating Active-Duty Training events.

· Participate in workshops (such as the Ship Managers’ Executive Working Group (SMEWG)) to participate in discussions related to common RRF management challenges, address policy guidance, share best practices and develop new processes and procedures.

· Recommend, as a part of the SMEWG, locations for the SMEWG workshop to MARAD for their approval.

· Draft a meeting schedule and agenda to MARAD for approval.

Business Planning and Financial Management School Ship Business Plan: The contractor shall

· Develop, review and submit School ship Business Plans in accordance with MARAD instructions.

· Follow the MARAD Business Plan Protocol.

· Utilize the Business Plan reporting tool.

· Prepare an Initial Business Plan (IBP) for MARAD review and assessment on or by 15 April of the calendar year.

· Synthesize amplifying information gained from the MARAD assessment to prepare and submit a Final Business Plan (FBP) incorporating MARAD issued targets, comments, and changes. Contractor shall submit this Business Plan on or around 1 July of the calendar year.

· Prepare and submit an ABBP in accordance with the MARAD issued Business Plan Approval Letter.

Modification to Business Plan: The contractor shall

· Prepare and submit request for funding business plan changes as identified via the Business Plan Protocol.

· Utilize the streamlined approval process (SLAP) to ensure consistency within the plan.

Business Plan Execution: The contractor shall

· Execute and monitor the ABBP.

· Execute the Current Year Business Plan (CYBP) upon receipt of authorized Task Orders.

· Review CYBP quarterly.

Task Order and Expenditure Management: The contractor shall

· Establish processes, procedures, and systems for accurate and timely management of Task Orders, expenditures, and obligations.

· Submit Monthly Invoicing for Fixed Fees

· Prepare quarterly reports for Task Order obligations and expenditures.

· Submit a quarterly obligation and expenditure report.

· Prepare and submit invoices for reimbursables IT and Cybersecurity Infrastructure Infrastructure and Telecommunications Support: The contractor shall

· Ship Managers must be compliant with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA).

· Utilize MARAD IT/Cyber security ticketing system for all trouble tickets.

· Comply with IT security policies and procedures protecting the integrity of Government-provided IT equipment and data.

· Comply with Privacy Threat Assessment (PTA) and Protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) per DOT policy.

· Coordinate/ furnish shoreside telecommunication and internet connectivity at the assigned pier side location or underway in support of the MARAD assigned mission.

· Comply with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and policies.

Cybersecurity: The contractor shall

· Submit, as necessary, a Cybersecurity Incident Report.

· Submit a Periodic Review Checklist.

· Execute a Performance Metrics Program per the approved NSMV procedures and policies for Cyber Security and report Security Operations Center (SOC) metrics to MARAD on the overall performance for the SOC in a specified reporting period.

· Coordinate with the SOC/Network Operations Center (NOC) support services to deploy and configure initial access to NSMV networks based upon the architecture design (This is post-delivery from shipyard support).

· Ensure SOC/NOC support services coordinate with the NSMV program office for each release, patch, or upgrade to the NSMV environment.

· Document any configuration management changes to the network.

· Provide a listing of all assets in the NSMV IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

· Provide documentation of communication specifications and points of contacts for notifications and services.

· Provide certified subject matter experts in cybersecurity certifications to include: ISSO, ISSM and certified network technician.

· Facilitate efforts to ensure Cyber Security personnel adhere to SOC requirements and include them in IT network configuration changes, development, installation, testing and operations.

· Each crewmember, visitor, and subcontractor that will be accessing OT equipment or systems shall be required to take the MARAD Cybersecurity Awareness Training course and be briefed on the Cybersecurity Risk Management System (CRMS) procedures in place prior to conducting work.

· Contractor shall include a Cybersecurity Risk Management System (CRMS) as part of the company’s SMS for each vessel assigned under this contract maintained in ROS-5 and ROS-10 status. The vessel custodial manager shall take the necessary action to bring the assigned vessels into CRMS compliance, thereby achieving and maintaining the ABS notation of Cybersecurity Government (CS-G) in accordance with latest ABS guidance (currently ABS Cybersecurity Implementation for U.S. Government Vessels and Maritime Assets, Volume 6).

· The Contractor shall comply with USCG requirements for shipboard cybersecurity risk management, as defined by the applicable sections of the Code of Federal Regulations and guidance issued in NVICs.

Safety and Environmental Stewardship Safety: The contractor shall

· Apply for and maintain compliance with all MARAD, United States Coast Guard (USCG), and ABS safety requirements for both shore and shipboard operations.

· Assist vessel owner and operator with annual requirements to renew USCG Certificate of Inspection (COI).

· Submit requisite surveys and certifications in NSE.

· Submit a monthly Non-conformity Report.

· Submit a monthly Near Miss Report.

· Submit an annual ISM (International Safety Management) code Nonconformity Closeout Report.

· Maintain a Voluntary Safety Management Certificate and assist continuous updates for the vessel operator safety management system (SMS).

· Assist SMS internal and external audits as required.

Environmental Stewardship: The contractor shall

· Maintain compliance with all environmental regulations applicable to oceangoing vessels while at the Layberth and during at-sea operations.

· Maintain International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001:2015 certificate or ABS guide for Marine Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental and Energy (HSQEEn) certificate.

· Develop and execute an Environmental Management System (EMS) and Environmental Management Plan for School ship vessels.

· Provide a copy of a third-party audit for ISO 14001:2015.

· Provide environmental training for the crew and shoreside staff as required by applicable regulations for maintaining ISO certification.

· Provide notice within 24 hours of violations for failed environmental inspections.

· Develop, implement and maintain a Hazardous Materials Management Plan.

· Develop, execute, and maintain a Waste Management Plan.

· Maintain and execute the MARAD-provided Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) and Vessel Response Plan (VRP) if applicable.

Security and Quality Standards: The contractor shall

· Develop and implement Vessel Security Plans (VSP) and procedures during non-training missions in compliance with USCG and MARAD requirements.

· Ensure a proper number of personnel to ensure the security of the crew.

· Identify any degradation of security posturing as soon as possible.

· Maintain certified quality standards per ISO 9001 or the certification of applicable quality standards with the ABS Guide for Marine Management Systems.

· Provide a Quality Assurance Manual (QAM).

· Provide quarterly revisions to the QAM (as necessary).

Mishap Investigations and Corrective Actions Incident Management Protocols: The contractor shall

· Investigate and conduct a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for all safety, security, and environmental mishaps or incidents, and for all machinery failures.

· Initiate an investigation within 5 days and complete it within 30 days unless given extension authorization by MAR-611(mar-611.readiness@dot.gov).

· Document Corrective Action Report in NSE.

· Submit Corrective Action Plan for all outstanding items.

· Submit a report and cost estimate for damage or injury caused by a third party. MARAD reserves the right to hire a third party to conduct the investigation.

· Conduct an RCA for damages to a third-party.

· Cooperate fully with the MARAD third-party investigation and RCA for injury, bodily harm, or death.

Claims Support and Layberth Services Claims and Contract Support: The contractor shall

· Comply with Attachment J-3a, Processing Seafarer’s Personal Injury/Illness Claims (Supplement A) with respect to medical claims.

· Provide medical screening/consultive services are required to assist with renewing and validation of invoices.

· Submit a claims package .

· Provide an after-incident report for property damage claims

· Provide a claims package report for personal injuries per J3.

· Provide a claims package report for Maintenance and Cure per J3.

Layberth Services: The contractor shall

· Prepare and submit a Layberth deficiency report as required.

· Coordinate vessel movement and activities at MARAD-owned Layberth in coordination with the PNSP and MAR-612.

· Contract for Layberth services with MARAD per the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).

Continuous Process Improvement Efficiency and Improvement Initiatives: The contractor shall

· Develop and implement ship-specific plans for integrating vessels acquired by MARAD into the NDRF/RRF.

· Review and validate the MARAD PM Plan in NSE monthly and provide the COR a report with all completed and overdue jobs.

· Recommend changes, create a feedback loop and continuously review the SJs associated with the PMP.

· Develop a ship-specific Activation Plan.

· Maintain and recommend changes to the Activation Plan.

· Provide LCM services and recommend class-wide spares and/or engineering equipment changes as part of a LCM.

Reset Mode and Activation (ROS-5): The contractor shall

· Prepare and submit a Vessel Operator Transition Plan.

· Review and update the mission activation tab costs in the MARAD Business Plan.

· Assist the vessel during reset mode to restore all spaces and equipment to ROS-5 conditions.

ROS to NDRF and Contracting Transitions ROS to NDRF: The contractor shall

· Prepare and submit a Vessel Downgrade Plan which meets the elements of the instructions for Vessel Entry into the NDRF via form MA-496 for transfer to the NDRF.

· Submit a detailed POA&M to support the downgrade plan.

· Delineate crew responsibilities and industrial assistance requirements in the downgrade plan.

· Submit a downgrade plan estimate.

· Execute the downgrade plan as directed by MARAD.

· Submit a Downgrade Progress and Cost Report.

Contracting Transition-In: The contractor shall

· Participate in a joint material inspection in accordance with the Material Condition Inspection Report (MA-58).

· Submit an MA-58.

· Verify all inventories of ship’s technical manuals, drawings, ABS and MARAD critical spares, operating space items, and Accountable Property.

· Complete Acceptance and Termination Inventories (MA-213C).

· Assume all subcontracts as directed by MARAD.

· Revise business plans approved in the ABBP for the Transition Business Plan.

· Observe dock trials during transition.

· Review and revise the VSP.

· Obtain an approved VSP.

· Obtain a VSP Approval Letter.

· Provide a change in management to USCG, ABS, and other regulatory agencies.

· Employ PE services and ROS Crew as required and have them onboarded 15 days prior to the turnover date.

· Conduct a dock trial procedure within 30 days of turnover.

· Submit a Dock Trial Report.

Contract Transition-Out: The contractor shall

· Participate in a joint material inspection in accordance with MA-58.

· Submit an MA-58.

· Verify inventories of ship publications, spares, and ship property.

· Submit Acceptance and Termination Inventories Report.

· Conduct a dock trial as a part of the outgoing transition which shall be observed by the incoming contractor.

APPENDIX A: Acronyms

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