Welcome Package_MAY 2021_1388.pdf

NAVSEA Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division, California

Welcome Package

LOCATION

NBVC, Port Hueneme is located on the Oxnard Plains 60 miles NW of Los Angeles, along the California coastline in Ventura County between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

CLIMATE

Moderate year round. Light jacket appropriate for late afternoon/evening.

The Ventura County coastal area is comforted by a gentle marine influence that creates a year- round, pleasant, "Mediterranean-type" climate with mild and comfortable temperatures. During the summer months, the ambient temperatures are generally about ten degrees cooler than the Los Angeles area, while in winter months, the temperatures are warmer than inland California areas.

To visit the most current up to date local weather forecasts, please visit the following website: The Weather Channel @ http://www.weather.com. Enter the city, Port Hueneme, or zip code, 93043, in the search bar on the upper left-hand side of the screen. Click the “Find weather” button.

http://www.weather.com/

TRANSPORTATION

AIRPORTS

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 63.3 miles from NBVC, Port Hueneme and located at 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045. You may visit the LAX Airport Website @ http://www.lawa.org/welcomelax.aspx

Bob Hope Airport is approximately 56.1 miles from NBVC, Port Hueneme and located at 2627 N.

Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505. You may visit the Burbank Airport Website @ http://www.burbankairport.com

SHUTTLE SERVICES

Various shuttle services are listed on the airport websites, including:

Ventura County Airporter- Travels to Ventura and Oxnard, on the sea coast about one hour to one hour and a half northwest of LAX. Contact at (805) 650-6600 or http://www.venturashuttle.com

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

NBVC does not provide on-base transportation. Commercial taxi companies and public bus transit service Ventura County, including:

Yellow Cab Company, Inc. - Contact at (805) 659-6900 or http://www.venturatransit.com

Gold Coast Transit- Contact at (805) 487-4222 or www.goldcoasttransit.org

Uber and Lyft services are also available with base access.

http://www.lawa.org/welcomelax.aspx http://www.burbankairport.com/ http://www.venturashuttle.com/ http://www.venturatransit.com/ http://www.goldcoasttransit.org/

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

There are two primary routes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to NBVC, Port Hueneme:

• The Pacific Coastal Hwy 1 is a two-lane highway - this is the most scenic route which is usually the fastest, except on weekdays from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Directions:

(From LAX airport) go east to on-ramp Interstate 405 north Take Interstate 10 west which turns into Hwy 1 north Go past Malibu Go past Point Mugu Exit Pleasant Valley Road west Right at Ventura Road Left at Sunkist Gate

• The Ventura Freeway (Hwy 101) route is 3-5 lanes and is subject to heavy traffic during rush hours. Directions:

(From LAX airport) go east to on-ramp Interstate 405 north Exit Hwy 101 north Go past Camarillo Exit Vineyard Ave.

Left at N. Oxnard Blvd.

Right at W. Wooley Rd.

Left at S. Ventura Rd.

Right at Sunkist Gate

Directions to NSWC PHD Building 1387, 4363 Missile Way, NBVC Port Hueneme, CA 93043 (see map on last page).

NBVC PORT HUENEME GATE ACCESS

NBVC GATE HOURS

Pleasant Valley Gate:

Mon-Fri: 0600-0900 & 1500-1730 CLOSED Sat/Sun/Holidays

Patterson Gate:

CLOSED

Bard Gate:

CLOSED

Knott Gate:

OPEN 24 Hrs each day

Victoria Gate:

Mon-Fri 0600-1730

NSWC PHD Security Policy

In accordance with NSWCPHDNSWCINST 5510.4C dtd 14 Aug 2018 “Security Manual”, all U.S. personnel entering Navy facilities must present a Common Access Card (CAC). If you do not have a CAC, you are required to notify the meeting POC, who will send you the SECNAV 5512/1 and sponsor you on base. The visitor will need to complete SECNAV 5512/1, and submit it to the meeting POC. The meeting POC will need to sign and forward the completed SECNAV 5512/1 to the Badge and Pass Office (MUGU_NBVC_PASS_ID@navy.mil) no later than 10 working days prior to the event. For additional information contact the office at (805) 982-5003 open Monday through Friday 0645-1445. Vehicles are subject to search and inspection. If you DO HAVE a CAC, present the CAC at any of the gates for access to the base. Vehicles are subject to search and inspection.

If there is a requirement to bring a non-NMCI (not government issued) Laptop onto the NSWC PHD Command, please request the NSWCPHD 2210_4 (NSWC PHD Policy) through the meeting Technical POC.

International Participants need to submit a foreign visit request via the particular countries embassy at least 21 working days prior to the requested visit date. The sponsor must escort international participants or arrange for an escort. The escorting of international participants must be done by a NSWC PHD employee and shall NOT be done by a contractor.

The currently NSWC PHD Security policy states International personnel currently working on a DoD Installation (Blue Badge CAC holder) can request their current sponsor submit the "already approved” Visit Request through Kevin Macey (NSWC PHD International Security POC at kevin.macey1@navy.mil). The Visit Request must include name of meeting, department hosting the meeting and Technical POC contact information.

mailto:kevin.macey1@navy.mil

VISIT REQUESTS

Address all NSWC Port Hueneme visit requests to:

Defense Information System for Security (DISS) NSWC PHD SMO Code: N219506-100

Include the Meeting Technical POC information: (Include name and phone number)

CLASSIFIED MEETING ATTENDANTS

U.S. personnel with CAC- Please notify meeting POC of your intent to attend a classified meeting and submit your visit request, as stated above. Proceed through gate with CAC.

U.S. personnel without CAC- You are required to notify the meeting POC, who will send you the SECNAV 5512/1 and sponsor you on base. The visitor will need to complete SECNAV 5512/1, and submit it to the meeting POC. The meeting POC will need to sign and forward the completed SECNAV 5512/1 to the Badge and Pass Office (MUGU_NBVC_PASS_ID@navy.mil) no later than 10 working days prior to the event. For additional information contact the office at (805) 982-5003 open Monday through Friday 0645-1445. Vehicles are subject to search and inspection.

International Participants need to submit a foreign visit request via the particular countries embassy at least 21 working days prior to the requested visit date. The sponsor must escort international participants or arrange for an escort. The escorting of international participants must be done by a NSWC PHD employee and shall not be done by a contractor.

BASE AND GOVERNMENT LODGING

Government quarters are available at the Bachelor Officers Quarters, the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, or the Navy Lodge. Navy personnel should make lodging reservations through their local SATO Travel office. Other DoD personnel must contact each facility to make a reservation. The Bachelor Officers Quarters will provide a non- availability number only if none of the local government quarters can provide accommodations. The contacts for government quarters are as follows:

Bachelor Officers Quarters (BOQ) is located near the Bard Mansion Officers Club. It is within walking distance to the NBVC Gymnasium and other recreational facilities.

(805) 982-5785 / DSN 551-5785

• Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) are a short walk is located near dining and recreation facilities, as well as the NBVC Federal Credit Union. (805) 982-4551

(DSN 551-4551)

• The Navy Lodge NBVC-CBCPH is located within walking distance of all base amenities. No amenities included, Daily Check-In after 1500. (805) 985-2624

BASE DINING:

There is a food court available at the NBVC Navy Exchange. Subway is on the opposite side of the bowling alley, near NBVC Navy Exchange.

19TH Hole Grill is located at the SeaBee Golf Clubhouse, Bldg 1537 4th Ave. at Pacific Road. Breakfast and lunch is available 0700-1400 Monday - Saturday.

(805) 982-4605

Bard Mansion is located at Bldg 36, 1 Quarters A (at the corner of Addor and Bard Rd). The Mansion offers a lunch buffet that is available from 1100-1300, Tuesdays and Thursdays only $12.50 per person.

(805) 982-2751

LOCAL AREA LODGING (Subject to availability)

There are many hotels in the local area, including:

Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach, 2101 Mandalay Beach Road, Oxnard 93035

(805) 984-2500 this is close to NBVC, on the beach, Standard suite, Government rate with proof of orders.

Includes microwave oven, small refrigerator, coffee pot, free full breakfast and free Happy hour 7 days a week.

Residence Inn Marriott at River Ridge, 2101 W. Vineyard Ave, Oxnard 93036

(805) 278-2200 Standard suite, Government rate with proof of orders.

Long-term stay accommodations available.

Complimentary Buffet Breakfast and Happy Hour (Monday through Thursday).

Channel Islands Harbor Hampton Inn, 3231 Peninsula Road, Oxnard 93035

(805) 985-1100 this is near the Victoria gate Standard suite, Government rate with proof of orders.

Includes microwave oven, small refrigerator, coffee pot and full breakfast.

For additional local information:

Oxnard Convention and Visitors Bureau http://www.oxnardtourism.com/ http://www.oxnardtourism.com/

NAVSEA Bldg 1388

NBVC PV Gate Mon-Fri: 0600-0900

CLOSED Sat/Sun/Holidays

NBVC Sunkist Gate Open 24 hours

PASS & ID OFFICE

Welcome Center

NBVC Victoria Gate Mon-Fri: 0600-1700