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IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.Previous Edition is Unusable 33-134 STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSAFAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

2. CONTRACT NO.

N00033 8. ADDRESS O FFER TO

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9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at t he place specified in Item 8, or if

handcarried, in the depository located in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modification s, and With drawals: See Section L, P rovision No. 52 .214-7 or 52.215 -1. All offers are subject to all t erms and

conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

MARGARET METZ 202-433-0726

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITAT ION/ CONTRACT FORMSUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

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DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

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INSPECTI ON AND ACCEPTANCE

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 59 - 67 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

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is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite

each item, delivered at th e designated point( s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.2 32-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

to the SOLICITATION for offerors and relateddocuments numbered and dated):

FACILITY

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OP EN COMPE TITION:

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PART IV - REPRESENTATIO NS AND INSTRUC TIONS

PART III - LIST OF DO CUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND O THER ATTACHMENTS89 - 95

PART II - C O NTRACT CLAUS ES

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4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGO TIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

PREAMBLE

MSC RFP N00033-13-R-2015

SPECIAL TIME

UNDER FAR PART 15

1. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is a solicitation for offers to perform a Charter Party (the

“contract” or “Charter”) in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.

2. The Charter, when awarded, will consist of the completed Standard Form SF-33, this Preamble, the

Box format, Section B, “Supplies or Services and Prices” through Section J, “List of Attachments,”

and the attachments themselves.

3. The signature of the Contracting Officer on the SF-33 signifies acceptance of the contractor’s

proposal and award of the Charter. The SF-33, the Box format, Sections B through J, and

Attachments listed in Section J contain in full all of the amendments, references, responses,

deletions, additions and interlineations made by both parties to the RFP and the proposal as of theCharter Party date. In the event there is any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this

solicitation and those in an offeror’s proposal, this solicitation shall control, unless the offeror clearly

indicates that it has offered terms and conditions inconsistent with this solicitation and the

Government has accepted the changed terms and conditions. All references to boxes in Sections B

through M shall be to the Box format of Section B unless otherwise stated.

4. Each part and each portion of each part of this Charter Party shall be deemed severable, and should

any part or any portion thereof be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining parts and

portions thereof shall continue in full force and effect. The headings herein are for the sake of

convenience and reference only, and shall not affect the interpretation of this Charter Party.


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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

SPECIALTIME BOXES

SPECIALTIME BOXES

Vessel(s): Owner Name:

Owner DUNS:

Owner CAGE:

Owner TIN (and TIN of

parent, if applicable):

Solicitation Number:

N00033-13-R-2015

Contract Number (date):

TBD (TBD)

1. Vessel Required:

See RFP Section C

2. Place/Range of Delivery:

Little Creek, VA

3. Place/Range of Redelivery:

Little Creek, VA

4. Charter Period

The firm period of the Charter shall commence following

the conclusion of the approximately 204 day ramp-up period, and conclude approximately twelve (12) months

after contract award. The Charter shall also include four

(4) one-year option periods.

5. Laydays:

Commencing: 28 September 2013

Cancelling: 30 September 2013

Laydays may be changed after award.

6. Terms/Conditions/Attachments added, deleted or modified:


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Vessel:

7. Vessel/Flag/Year Built: 8. Proposal Firm Until:

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, PROPOSAL IS

FIRM FOR 60 DAYS FROM THE DUE DATE FOR

OFFERS

9. Amendments Acknowledged (amendment numbers and dates)

10. Owner (style, address, phone, cell phone, pager, e-mail,fax)

11. Broker (address, phone, e-mail, fax)

12. Remittance address for hire (if other than box 10)

13. — 17. RESERVED


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Vessel:

PER DIEM RATESFIRM PERIOD

FULL OPERATIONAL STATUSRATES

REDUCED OPERATIONALSTATUS RATE

(ROS LESS THAN 10 DAYS)

RESERVED

18A. USD per

diem

19A. USD per

diem

20A. N/A

FIRST OPTION PERIOD

FULL OPERATIONAL STATUS

RATES

REDUCED OPERATIONAL

STATUS RATE(ROS LESS THAN 10 DAYS)

RESERVED

18B. USD per

diem

19B. USD per

diem

20B. N/A

SECOND OPTION PERIOD


RATES

REDUCED OPERATIONAL

STATUS RATE


RESERVED

18C. 19C. 20C. N/A

THIRD OPTION PERIOD

FULL OPERATIONAL STATUSRATES

REDUCED OPERATIONALSTATUS RATE


RESERVED

18D. 19D. 20D. N/A

FOURTH OPTION PERIOD


RATES

REDUCED OPERATIONAL

STATUS RATE(ROS LESS THAN 10 DAYS)

RESERVED

18E. 19E. 20E. N/A

21. Indicate crewing arrangements during ROS (Less Than 10 Days):

22. Other Costs:


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22. Other Costs (continued):

Cancellation Fee (see Section H-43): In the event the Government does not exercise an option to extend the term of

the contract or terminates the contract for convenience, the contractor shall be entitled to not-to-exceed cancellation

costs subject to the conditions in Section H-43 and according to the following schedule:

Prior to Delivery of Vessel $

During Firm Charter Performance Period $During 1st Optional Performance Period $

During 2nd Optional Performance Period $

During 3rd Optional Performance Period $During 4th Optional Performance Period $

NOTE: As defined in the cancellation clause in Section H-43, cancellation fees shall not include the cost of vesselmodifications.

Ramp-Up Period:

Program Management Support for Ramp-Up Period (see Sections B-2.1 and C-2.0): Program management

support for the time charter ramp-up period, as described in Section C-2.0, shall be payable at the firm-fixed- price daily rate listed below.

Program Management Support $

Vessel Modifications (See Sections B-2.2 and C-2.10): Modifications necessary to meet the vessel requirementsshall be payable at the firm-fixed-price sum listed below.

Vessel Modifications $


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Vessel(s):

GEAR

54. Number/location/SWL capacity of winches, derricks, booms, and cranes

CASUALTIES/DEFICIENCIES

55. Has vessel been involved in any serious grounding or collision within a period of twelve months from the submissiondate of this proposal? (include full description if "yes")

56. Are any deficiencies lodged by any regulatory body outstanding against the Vessel (include full description if "yes")


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Vessel(s):

FUEL CONSUMPTION AT SERVICE SPEEDS

57. Average warranted speed (knots, for laden, moderate

weather) 58. Reserved.

59. Average fuel consumption (net bbls at 60 deg F andgrade(s): for laden, moderate weather passage as speed

identified in Box 57; not including auxiliaries)

60. Average fuel consumption at loiter/anchor(net bbls at 60deg F and grade(s))

61. Auxiliaries underway fuel consumption (net bbls at 60deg F and grade(s), only if not elsewhere identified)

62. Inport fuel consumption (net bbls at 60 deg F andgrade(s))

FUEL CONSUMPTION AT VARIABLE SPEEDS

63: Average fuel consumption (net bbls at 60 deg F for all grades and all engines/auxiliaries utilized while underway

over moderate-weather passages

63A: Grades Consumed:

63 B. LADEN TO SUMMER MARKS

Knots

(NM)

Net bbls

per mile

Net bbls

per day

Operating

Range

01>

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03> PLEASE COMPLETE BOX 63B IN ENTIRETY

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Vessel(s):

FUEL GRADE

64. Minimum vessel fuel specifications


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Vessel(s):

Box # CONTINUATION


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SECTION B

SECTION B

B-2 RAMP-UP PERIOD

B-2.1 Program management support. Program management support for the time charter ramp-up period, described in Sections C-2.1 through C-2.9, shall be payable at the applicable firm-fixed-

price daily rate stipulated in Box 22. The program management support daily rate shall be

considered payment in full for the services outlined in Sections C-2.1 through C-2.9.

B-2.2 Vessel Modifications (see Section C-2.10). Modifications to the vessel necessary to meet

the vessel requirements described in Section C and referenced Attachments shall be payable at

the applicable firm-fixed-price sum stipulated in Box 22 and shall be earned upon delivery of the

vessel. Any modifications directed by the Contracting Officer prior to delivery of the vessel, in

accordance with Section G-3, that are not described in Section C shall be considered ramp-up

period reimbursable items.

B-3 CHARTER HIRE

B-3.1 Hire Rates. Charter hire for services under this Charter Party shall be payable at the

applicable rates stipulated in Boxes 18–19 and shall be earned at the expiration of each

fifteen (15) days of the charter period. Except as otherwise provided herein, said hire

rates shall be considered payment in full for all services of the Vessel and Associated

Equipment under this Charter including all overtime, 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. Said hire rates are exclusive of the

costs of fuel, port charges, and all other reimbursables, which are addressed at Section

H-20(Fuel) and H-30 (Port Charges and Expenses), respectively, and throughout the

contract.

B-3.2 Loss of Vessel. Should the Vessel be either lost or missing and presumed lost, Charterer

may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Charter, in which case hire shall cease to be

payable at the time of the loss or, if said time is unknown, at the time of the Vessel’s last

received communication. Similarly, should the Vessel become a constructive total loss,

Charterer may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Charter, in which case hire shall cease

to be payable at the time of the casualty resulting in the constructive loss. If the Vessel

should be off hire or missing when a payment of hire would otherwise be due, payment

shall be made for all hire due for the charter period until the Vessel was lost or the last

communication was received. Thereafter, payment shall be postponed until the off-hire

period ceases or the safety of the Vessel is ascertained, as the case may be.

B-3.3 Port Operations Coordinator (POC). POC support for all regularly scheduled and

unscheduled inport periods, as described in Section C-4.8.2, shall be included in the

daily hire rate of each performance period under this Charter Party.

B-4 REIMBURSABLE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

The contractor may be required to purchase supplies and services to support the mission of the

vessel. Reimbursement shall be in accordance with Section G, paragraph G-7. The following


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illustrates the types of reimbursable supplies and services which the contractor may be required

to purchase if authorized by the contract or as otherwise approved for purchase by the

Contracting Officer.

EXP Type Description SubCLIN Suffix

25223 Agent Fees D-25224 Pilot E-

25225 Tugs F-

25226 Security - Pierside G-

25226 Security - Shipboard H-

21011 Travel I-

31012 Equipage J-

2522K Other Port Charges K-

26054 IFO Fuel L-

26053 MGO Fuel M-

B-5 CLIN STRUCTURE

The CLIN structure may be unilaterally changed by the Government at any time to accommodate

the funding format.

FUNDING INFORMATION ONLY

(To be completed by the Government after contract award)

CLIN/SubCLIN DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

0001 FIRM PERIOD RAMP-UP PROGRAM

MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

See Below

0001A- Program Management Support for Ramp-Up

Period

TBD

0002 FIRM PERIOD RAMP-UP

REIMBURSABLES

TBD

0003 FIRM PERIOD VESSEL

MODIFICATIONS

See Below

0003A- Vessel Modifications TBD

0004 FIRM PERIOD CHARTER HIRE See Below

0004A- FOS Rate: TBD

0004B- ROS


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0010B- ROS


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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT0002 Dollars,

U.S.

Firm Period Ramp-Up ReimbursablesFFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0003 1 Dollars,

U.S.Firm Period Vessel Modifications

FFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT


0004 1 Dollars,U.S.

Firm Period Charter Hire

FFPFOB: Destination

NET AMT


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U.S.Firm Period ReimbursablesFFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT


0006

Firm Period Port Operations CoordinatorFFP

Not Separately Priced (NSP)

FOB: Destination

NET AMT


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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT0007 1 Dollars,

U.S.

Option One Charter HireFFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT


0008 Dollars,

U.S.Option One Reimbursables

FFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT


0009Option One Port Operations Coordinator

FFP


FOB: Destination

NET AMT


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0010 1 Dollars,U.S.

Option Two Charter Hire

FFPFOB: Destination

NET AMT


U.S.

Option Two ReimbursablesFFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT


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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT0012

Option Two Port Operations Coordinator

FFP Not Sepatarely Priced (NSP)

FOB: Destination

NET AMT


0013 1 Dollars,

U.S.Option Three Charter Hire

FFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT


0014 Dollars,U.S.

Option Three Reimbursables

FFPFOB: Destination

NET AMT


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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT0015Option Three Port Operations Coordinator

FFP

Not Separately Priced (NSP)FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT0016 1 Dollars,

U.S.

Option Four Charter HireFFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT


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U.S.

Option Four ReimbursablesFFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT


0018

Option Four Port Operations CoordinatorFFP


FOB: Destination

NET AMT


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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SECTION C

C-1.0 GENERAL

C-1.1 Scope of Work/Mission. The following paragraphs outline the capability requirements necessaryfor the Maritime Support Vessel (MSV) to execute assigned tasking in accordance with (IAW)

commanders’ guidance.

C-1.2 Overview. Military Sealift Command (MSC) requests a U.S. flagged vessel which shall function

as a Maritime Support Vessel (MSV). The vessel shall serve host to fifty (50) Sponsor personnel with

the ability to surge an additional one hundred fifty-nine (159) personnel, for a total of two hundred nine

(209) Sponsor personnel, within twenty-four (24) hours notice. The vessel shall maintain sufficient

stores onboard to support the crew and fifty (50) Sponsor personnel for a minimum of forty-five (45)

days without resupply. Additionally, the vessel shall have sufficient storage capacity to support at sea

operations for all two hundred nine (209) personnel for a minimum of forty-five (45) days without re-

supply. The vessel shall be Underway Replenishment (UNREP) (Fueling at Sea (FAS) and Vertical

Replenishment (VERTREP)) capable to include fuel and supplies with the standard Coalition/USNSlogistics ships in order to extend operations for a maximum of ninety (90) days. The vessel shall support

launch, recovery, refueling, and resupply of small crafts, provide organic force protection and perform

stowing, transport, launch/recovery, re-fueling of manned and unmanned rotary wing aircraft. The vessel

shall provide equipment stowage, messing, berthing, administrative/operational space, maintenance

space, emergency towing, and logistics services in support of operations. The contractor shall

independently operate all deck equipment to include the craft handling/launching systems.

C-1.3 Operational Support. Services shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Day and night small craft launch and recovery operations. b. Refueling small craft onboard and alongsidec. Fueling at Sea (FAS) and vertical replenishments (VERTREPs) for stores.d. Day and night rotary wing operations.e. Logistics support (e.g. messing, berthing, communications and physical training

facilities, etc.).

C-1.4 Operational Control (OPCON). IAW with existing MSV Deployment Order (DEPORD).

C-1.5 Area of Operations. Worldwide.

C-1.6 Operating Tempo (OPTEMPO).

a. Schedule (optempo): 24 hours/day operations required b. Percent of time underway at transit speed in operating area: 20%c. Percent of time underway at transit speed (out of the operating area): 3%d. Percent of time underway at loiter/anchor: 72%e. Percent of time in port: 5%

C-1.7 Ship Clearances. The Government will secure diplomatic clearances and operational area

clearances when and where required.


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C-2.0 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR RAMP-UP PERIOD. The Contract shall

include a separate CLIN for the ramp-up period that shall commence upon award and end upon delivery

of the vessel, at which point charter hire will begin. The requirements of Sections C-2.1 through C-2.9,

below, apply to the ramp-up period and shall be included in the ramp-up period firm-fixed-price daily

rate. Section 2.10, Pre-delivery Modifications, will also occur during the ramp-up period and shall be

payable upon delivery of the vessel, at the firm-fixed-price sum stipulated in Box 22. The Governmentreserves the right to include additional ramp-up period requirements, to be reimbursable in accordance

with Section G-7. The requirements described in Sections C-2.1, C-2.6, C-2.7, C-2.8, and C-2.9, below,

in addition to being required during the ramp-up period, will continue to be required throughout all time

charter periods. Sections C-2.1, C-2.6, C-2.7, C-2.8, and C-2.9 shall be included in the ramp-up period

firm-fixed-price daily rate, and shall also be included in the contracted charter hire rates for the time

charter periods.

C-2.1 Maintenance, Control and Administration of GFE. The Contractor shall maintain all GFE in

Attachment 1 unless otherwise directed and or annotated. Maintenance of GFE is not reimbursable under

this contract. Repair of GFE is considered reimbursable if the COR determines that the failure was not

the result of the contractor’s failure to maintain equipment or was not otherwise the result of negligence

on the part of the contractor. The contractor shall also ensure appropriate control procedures are in place

for accountability of all GFE.

C-2.2 Warehouse Requirements. The Government will deliver GFE to be installed by the contractor

prior to delivery. The contractor shall store the GFE sent to the contractor in a warehouse or other secure

facility. Government personnel shall have access to the facility upon request.

C-2.3 Office Space at the Shipyard. The contractor shall provide a private office facility and

conference room space, equipment and supplies for use by the Government during the vessel

modification period. The contractor provided facilities for use by Government personnel shall be

exclusive from the contractor’s personnel. The office and services described herein shall be provided

twenty-four (24) hours/day, seven (7) days/week. Offices shall be land based, air conditioned, heatedand located near the ship and other shipyard shops and offices.

C-2.4 Production Chart, Project, Planning and Production Status Monitoring Reports. Within ten

(10) days after award of contract, the contractor shall prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer a

Production Chart clearly indicating planned start date, planned completion date, and planned manning for

each item of the specification for contractor and subcontractors. The contractor remains responsible for

providing the production chart based upon input from the subcontractors. The contractor shall be

required to submit the production chart to the Contracting Officer on a weekly basis beginning one (1)

week after initial delivery (10 days after award) and until successful delivery of the vessel. The

production chart shall include all ship modifications, and regulatory body (US Coast Guard (USCG),

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), NAVAIR) approval processes and how they are tracking to

estimated completion dates.

C-2.4.1 Pre-delivery Survey/Sea Trials. The contractor shall include a two-week period at the end of

the ramp-up period and prior to delivery of the vessel to allow for a Government inspection of all

modifications as well as sea trials while transitioning to the delivery port. All costs associated with this

pre-delivery/sea trial period, as well as any additional vessel modifications discovered during this period

that are necessary for the vessel to meet the requirements of the contract, shall be for the contractor’s

account. Any vessel modifications directed by the Contracting Officer that are not included within the

requirements of the contract shall be payable under Ramp-Up Period Reimbursables.


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C-2.5 Meetings. The contractor shall be prepared to support weekly meetings on site to provide review

of shipyard modification progress.

C-2.6 Certifications. The contractor shall obtain and maintain the required aviation facilities flight deck,

launch and recovery system, and/or heavy lift crane certifications. The vessel shall be inspected orcertified by the USCG under Sub Chapter I and classed by ABS (A1 AMS) or International Association

of Classification Societies (IACS) member classification society.

C-2.7 Quality System. The contractor shall develop and maintain a certified safety management system

which fulfills the requirements of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) International Safety

Management Code (ISM). This system can be developed and implemented in conjunction with the

contractor’s existing Quality System or an internationally accepted and certified system. The contractor

shall obtain and maintain ISM certification both ashore (Document of Compliance) (DOC) and afloat

(Safety Management Certificate) (SMC) for the ship from a USCG approved certifying body. The DOC

and SMC shall be in place at delivery. The COR may inspect these systems to ensure compliance.

C-2.8 Manning Plan. The contractor shall submit a manning plan illustrating the crew level to meet all

mission/Government requirements including crewing requirements mandated by the USCG under 46

CFR 90 (Subchapter I) with its proposal and a copy of the final plan within 30 days after award.

C-2.9 Personnel Contingency Plan. The contractor shall develop a contingency plan adequate to ensure

that there will be no interruption of operations and maintenance service due to labor disruption within the

service provider's own labor force. The contingency plan must also include a plan to address substitution

of personnel when qualified/trained personnel are not available due to leave, sickness, death, etc. The

contractor shall submit the plan to the Contracting Officer thirty (30) calendar days after contract award.

C-2.10 Pre-delivery Modifications. During the pre-delivery ramp-up period, the Contractor is required

to perform all modifications necessary to meet the requirements of the RFP. As part of the modification process, the Contractor is required to install the GFE referenced in Section C and Attachment 1 without

Government support. However, the Government intends to provide technical direction in support of the

installation of GFE while the Contractor performs vessel modifications necessary to meet contractual

requirements (Note: In accordance with Section G-3, technical direction as described herein shall not

constitute any change in price). Installation of GFE included in Section C and Attachment 1 shall be

included in the performance schedule documented in accordance with Paragraph F-2.

C-3.0 VESSEL REQUIREMENTS.

C-3.1 Vessel Characteristics.

C-3.1.1 Minimum Range. 8,000 nautical miles (NM)

C-3.1.2 Maximum Draft. 30 ft

C-3.1.3 Maximum Length. 700 ft

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C-3.1.5 Seakeeping/Station Keeping. The vessel shall be able to maintain course and speed in storm

conditions of 50 knot winds and/or seas of up to 20 foot significant wave height. Vessel shall support

small craft launch and recovery operations up to and including seas described in Attachment 3.

Alongside refueling operations with small craft shall be conducted in maximum sea conditions described

in Attachment 3. The vessel shall be required to loiter for long periods of time as a re-supply station for

small crafts. The vessel shall have the capability to maintain directional stability below two knots.

C-3.1.6 Endurance. The vessel shall maintain sufficient stores onboard to support the crew and fifty

(50) Sponsor personnel for a minimum of forty-five (45) days without resupply. Additionally, the vessel

shall have sufficient storage capacity able to support at sea operations for all two hundred nine (209)

personnel for a minimum of forty-five (45) days without re-supply. The vessel shall be Underway

Replenishment (UNREP) (Fueling at Sea and Vertical Replenishment) capable to include fuel and

supplies with the standard Coalition/USNS logistics ships in order to extend operations for a maximum

of ninety (90) days.

C-3.1.7 Fuel. The vessel shall be capable of burning diesel fuel in order to receive fuel during FAS.

C-3.2 Vessel Operations.

C-3.2.1 Helicopter Facilities. The helicopter facilities shall meet the requirements of Aviation

Attachment 4 to achieve a NAVAIR Level I, Class 2 certified facility (day and night IMC (Instrument

Meteorological Conditions) landing facilities with service but no maintenance facilities) for the

following aircraft: MH6, AH6, MH47G, MH60K, MH60L, MH60M, UH60L, CH47 D-F, OH58D,

AH64 A-D, MV/CV 22, HH60H, HH60J-T, SH60 B-F, MH60R, MH60S, and the MH53E. A recovery

assist, securing, and traversing system (RAST) is not required. The flight deck, aircraft parking areas,

and hangar deck shall withstand the landing loads and parking loads associated with moderate and

storm sea conditions (sea state 5) for all aircraft identified above.

The contractor shall provide helicopter facilities with the ability to simultaneously launch/recover two(2) MH-60 class or one (1) CH-53E class helicopter with clear, unobstructed vertical airspace.

Helicopter facilities shall comply with the requirements of USCG Navigation and Vessel Inspection

Circular No. 9-81 for day and night landings with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) for the

following aircraft: MH6, AH6, MH47G, MH60K, MH60L, MH60M, UH60L, CH47 D-F, OH58D,

AH64 A-D, MV/CV 22, HH60H, HH60J-T, SH60 B-F, MH60R, MH60S, and the MH53E.

The flight deck shall also meet NAVAIR requirements for Level I, Class 4, Special Type 2 vertical

replenishment operations (VERTREP) for the H-60 series, CH-53K, H-46, CH-47, and V-22 aircraft.

The contractor shall provide adequate tie-down locations for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and

all rotary wing aircraft shall be restrained in sea state 5. The flight deck must be reachable by material

handling equipment in order to move equipment (5,000 lb pallet) to below deck storage areas. Thecontractor shall provide all necessary yellow gear to move equipment and aircraft around the flight

deck.

The Government may take delivery of the vessel prior to the flight deck receiving certification if the

delay in certification is caused by the Government and if the contractor is able to demonstrate that the

vessel, as delivered, is constructed to meet Aviation Attachment 4 requirements, NAVAIR 4.8.2.5 Air

Capable Ship Aviation Facilities Bulletin No. 1M requirements, and USCG Navigation and Vessel

Inspection Circular (NVIC) flight deck requirements.


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However, the aviation facility must be inspected and certified to Level 1, Class 2 by NAVAIR by the end

of the first option period. Should the aviation facility fail to achieve certification to Level 1, Class 2 by

NAVAIR by the end of the first option period, and the delay in certification is not caused by the

Government, a deduction of 10% will be applied to the daily charter hire rate until certification is

achieved.

C-3.2.2 Craft Launch/Recovery Systems. The contractor shall provide four (4) launch and recovery

systems to launch and recover up to 12.5m x 3m craft with a minimum draft of 2m. The launch and

recovery system shall be capable of lifting and supporting 30,000 pounds per craft and shall meet the

requirements of the ABS Guide for Certification of Lifting Appliances (latest revision), including the

requirements for personnel lifting. The contractor shall be able to launch two (2) manned craft in 20

minutes. The maximum speed for the vessel when conducting launch and recovery is 10 knots,

depending on the launch and recovery mechanism used; the minimum speed for the vessel when

conducting launch and recovery is 1-2 knots.

The contractor shall also provide:

• Two (2) 110v 30A and outlets near the launch and recovery system. Each outlet shall besealed to prevent salt water intrusion.

• Freshwater supply/hose near the launch and recovery system.

• Craft fueling capability at each launch and recovery station.

• Capacity for 8,000 gallons MOGAS

C-3.2.3 Jet Ski Launch and Recovery System. The contractor shall utilize the Craft Launch and

Recovery Systems to launch and recover four (4) Jet Ski sized craft and a Zodiac F470 craft.

• Launch and recovery system must include adjacent stowage positions for up to four (4) Jet

Ski craft and four (4) Zodiac F470 or a combination of the two (2), no greater than eight (8)total.

C-3.2.4 Enclosed Craft Storage/Work Area. The contractor shall provide a covered storage area with

a minimum of:

• 18 ft height, with minimum 30 ft opening to accommodate eight (8) craft up to 12.5m x 3m,one (1) 10m craft, four (4) Jet Ski craft and four (4) Zodiac F470.

• Must be adjacent to the craft launch and recovery systems to allow for easy transfer andmovement of personnel and equipment and ease of maintenance.

• Must be sealed from the outside environment to prevent saltwater or outside air intrusion intothe space.

• No portion of the interior may be visible to any outside observer.

• 500 sq ft mechanic workspace with workbench, modular drawer storage cabinets (Vidmar orequal), electrical outlets, and compressed air.

• 300 sq ft secure communications storage and coxswain electronics maintenance space.

• Exhaust fans to allow removal of craft engine exhaust and to facilitate the drying of craft andequipment.

• 5 ft of clearance shall be provided around the front and back of each of the eight (8) craft.

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• Include space for one (1) ISU 8' L x 9' W x 8' H.

• Include freshwater hookups for garden hose style connection and exhaust fans to allowremoval of craft engine exhaust.

• Two (2) LP air lines from the ship service air system with a retractable reel system withstandard air nozzles and 100 ft hoses in the storage/work area. The exact location of the LP

air lines will be coordinated at a later time.

• Small craft stowage locations require adequate tie downs to secure the 30,000lb craft in up tosea state 5

• Crane with a 2,000 lb lift capacity for the ability to pull craft engines.

C-3.2.5 Small Craft / Rotary Wing Fueling. The contractor shall provide four (4) separate internal

fueling/filtering systems for MOGAS and four (4) separate fueling/filtering stations for AVFUEL, to

include one (1) 100LL. If internal storage is not available, the contractor shall install three (3) GFE Fuel

System (USCG approved) containers. Two (2) shall be 20'L x8'W x8'H containers with a 4,000 gallon

capacity for craft refueling and one (1) shall be a 20'L x8'W x8'H container with 4,000 gallon capacity for

rotary wing refueling. The contractor shall provide a shelter for each of the Fuel Systems. Additionally,

these fuel systems need to be hardwired into the vessel electrical distribution system. If GFE fuelsystems are installed, the contractor shall install ballistic protection to the exterior of all three (3) GFE

provided Fuel Systems. The sides of each fuel container shall be protected with .375 inch thickness steel

armor, and the top of the container shall be protected with 1/4 inch thickness steel armor. All steel armor

shall meet the requirements of the MIL-DTL-46100E for Class-I-High-Hardness Steel Armor plate. The

contractor shall ensure the supplier(s) of the steel armor provide documentation to verify conformance to

MIL-DTL-46100E. When installed the armor plate shall not interfere with International Organization for

Standardization (ISO) 1161 Corner Fittings and/or interfacing connector locks. The contractor shall

ensure features are built into the ballistic protection to accommodate ready access to all the

components/equipment requiring manual inspection, operation, monitoring, and maintenance and/or

servicing. At a minimum, access shall be provided for the following system components:

• Generator and associated control fittings• Meters and gauges

• Dispensing hose reel(s)

• Grounding cable(s)

• Emergency shut-off filters

• Fill ports/manholes

• Electrical outlets/receptacles

• Forklift holes

Access through the ballistic protection shall not require the need for hand tools or shall not degrade the

overall level of ballistic protection. The contractor shall ensure offset ballistic plates be installed on

inboard side of fuel container sized for natural ventilation of the air space surrounding the fuel tank. The

fuel tank shall be vented to the exterior of the ballistic protection and away from the other ventilation

openings. The contractor shall ensure the armor is prepped, primed and coated for corrosion protection.

The coating system shall match that used to protect ferrous steel shipboard structure directly exposed to

the weather. The finish and color shall match the surround deck structure.

C-3.2.6 Fueling at Sea (FAS). A single-hose, single-probe fuel STREAM receiver station shall be

provided on the starboard side of the vessel in accordance with NTTP 4-01.4 UNDERWAY

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(coastal Marine 1G4-150S7-16-40, or equal) located aft of the receiver probe for inhaul of hose

messenger and span wire. A ship's fuel FAS receiving connection shall be provided at the receiving

station and shall be capable of receiving ship's fuel at a rate of 3,000 gpm at a minimum riser pressure of

40 psig. The connection shall terminate in an 8-in flanged gate valve in a vertical riser above the deck

and a flanged 90-degree elbow, approximately 2 ft above the deck. The elbow shall have a ¼ inch test

valve connection and a tapped boss with a plug for attaching to a pressure gauge. A JP5 receivingconnection shall be provided at the receiving station in accordance with NTTP 4-01.4 Underway

Replenishment section 3.11 2 ½ inch Auxiliary Hose Rig (Under Fuel Stream Rig) and shall be capable

of receiving JP5 at a rate of 250 gpm. The connection shall terminate in a 2 ½ inch flanged valve in a

vertical riser above the deck with a flanged 90-degree elbow and a D2 nozzle receiver. The elbow shall

have a ¼ inch test valve connection and a tapped boss with a plug for attaching to a pressure gauge.

C-3.2.7 Small Boat and Aviation Fuel Capacity. The contractor shall provide multiple JP5 fueling

station(s) in close proximity to the craft launch and recover station and flight deck with an overall

capacity of 150,000 gal of JP5 fuel. The contractor shall provide the required hoses and nozzles

C-3.3 Habitability/Arrangements.

C-3.3.1 Sponsor Berthing/Living Spaces. The contractor shall provide berthing/habitability

accommodations for two hundred seven (207) Sponsor personnel in accordance with Attachment 2.

Adequate showers/heads shall be provided. All accommodations shall be air conditioned and heated.

The contractor shall ensure all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for all

Government living spaces shall be designed in accordance with Society of Naval Architects and Marine

Engineers (SNAME) Technical and Research Bulletin 4-16, except that the design shall be based on 105

degrees F ambient air and 95 degrees F sea water temperature. These design parameters should also be

factored into the design of any systems using seawater or ambient air as a heat transfer medium. In

addition, each room shall require two (2) LAN drops.

The contractor shall make available self-service laundry facilities. The contractor shall providecommercial grade heavy duty machines to accommodate two hundred seven (207) Sponsor personnel.

Laundry facilities will be available at all times and will include a sufficient amount of cleaning supplies,

iron, ironing board and ironing board cover.

C-3.3.2 Government Office/Work Spaces. The contractor shall provide the following work spaces.

Unless otherwise specified, the contractor shall ensure adequate cooling, and office lighting with

dimmers shall be installed. HVAC systems shall be designed and installed using SNAME Technical and

Research Bulletin 4-16 as a standard except that the design shall be based on 105 degrees F ambient air

temperature and 95 degrees F seawater temperature. Unless otherwise specified, the contractor shall

install all equipment to be located in each space. For spaces that must be built to Intelligence

Community Directive (ICD 705) standards, the contractor shall install all required items to support SCIF

certification to include, alarms, locks (tumbler and applicable cipher locks), security devices andcurtains.

C-3.3.2.a Conference Room. The contractor shall furnish a dedicated and lockable planning

conference room (SCIF capable, built to ICD 705 standards), with a lockable communications storage

closet. All power shall include surge protection and automatic switching (ATS) to uninterrupted

power source (UPS) for backup. The space shall accommodate forty (40) personnel and the systems

and equipment listed below. The contractor shall install all required GFE hardware mounting and

support structures for the TV monitors, Video Teleconference (VTC) equipment, radios,

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computers/planning systems, phones and associated cable runs. The contractor shall provide the

support cable runs and mounting platform for Global Command Communication System (GCCS) and

Joint Battle Viewer (JBV) common operating systems.

Item Additional support requirements

Thirty-five (35) workstations Contractor provided desks/tables and chairs shallaccommodate two (2) GFE laptop computers and

two (2) monitors at each workstation. Each

workstation shall include two (2) empty electrical

outlets and three (3) local area network (LAN)

drops.

Five (5) workstations Contractor provided desks/tables and chairs shall

accommodate four (4) computers and three (3)

monitors at each workstation. Each workstation

shall include two (2) empty electrical outlets and

three (3) LAN drops.

Six (6) GFE printers Each printer requires a 220V power source and

three (3) LAN drops

Two (2) GFE scanners Each scanner requires a 220V power source and

three (3) LAN drops

Two (2) GFE shredders Each shredder requires a 220V power source

Eight (8) GFE flat panel TV screens

(greater than 50")

Screens must be mounted together on the same

wall. Requires pre-wiring and installation of GFE

mounts. Each screen requires two (2) LAN drops.

The contractor shall provide an 18-in shelf for

video switches/controllers with electrical outlets

under the TV wall.

Eight (8) GFE communication radios

(PRC-117's)

Radios must be installed in a central location.

Contractor shall provide a radio rack withventilation and/or exhaust vents sufficient to

maintain radio temperatures IAW manufacturer’s

guidance, and shall run cables to / from associated

antennas.

One (1) Standard nautical chart table Contractor-provided table shall support maritime

navigational planning, and include installed

lighting along with a clear top to place chart below

it

High Definition split screen display system Contractor-provided display system shall be

installed in the vicinity of the navigation table and

shall permit up to six (6) simultaneous segmented

displays, with feeds from RADAR(s) repeater(s),shipboard security camera video, gyro feed, and

Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) display in the

conference room. The display system must have

the ability to feed to the eight (8) GFE TV screens.

One (1) GFE Iridium Docking Station Contractor shall provide a manufactured mounting

plate to accommodate the docking station

One (1) GFE World clock


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C-3.3.2.b Communications/Server Room. The contractor shall furnish a dedicated, humidity

controlled and lockable communications room (SCIF capable, built to ICD 705 standards) with a

separate, attached, lockable storage space for communications equipment. Contractor shall ensure a

dedicated stand-alone Air Conditioning (AC) system is installed in the Communications room to ensure

adequate cooling for equipment, with a maximum temperature of 80 degrees F. The space shallaccommodate the following equipment:

Item Additional support requirements

Ten (10) GFE environmental cabinet server racks The contractor shall install the racks complete with

all hardware to include, but not limited to, slide

rails for servers/routers/switches and associated

mounting hardware, and a pull-out KVM-linked

keyboard/monitor/mouse installed for server

management for each rack.

Four (4) 19”x36” or two (2) 19” x 72” racks for

equipment installation

Three (3) workstations Contractor shall provide the workstations

One (1) workbench with static free matting,

certified for electronics repair

Contractor shall provide and hard mount the bench

• Power, 110 VAC, and at least 20 standard outlets, each output needed shall be capable of aminimum of 20 amps.

• One (1) contractor provided modular drawer storage cabinet (Vidmar or equal), approx 30" x32"

• Ten (10) 30A circuits (Contractor Furnished Equipment - CFE)

• Four (4) 20A circuits (CFE)

• Surge protected power outlets/strips to support GFE computers and electronic equipment

(CFE).• Radio Interface System (RIOS) from Communication room to Conference Room.

• Feed from vessel gyro

C-3.3.2.c Support Rooms. Two (2) rooms (SCIF capable, built to ICD 705 standards) capable of

supporting thirty (30) personnel each and their workstations. The rooms should be partition able,

allowing for personnel to create four (4) total spaces, with each space supporting fifteen (15)

workstations. Each of the two (2) rooms shall include tables, chairs, and sufficient power to support the

following GFE:

Item Additional support

requirements

Two (2) GFE TV monitors (greater than 50”)

Thirty (30) GFE workstations

GFE VTC suite

Two (2) GFE printers Each printer requires a 220V power source and

three (3) LAN drops

One (1) GFE shredder Requires a 220V power

source

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(approximately 7 ft long) LAN drops

C-3.3.2.d Workout Rooms. The contractor shall provide a minimum of 2,600 sq. ft. for a workout

room. The space requires an overhead height of 9 feet or greater. The room must be uninterrupted by

walls with flat decking to support continuous use of space. Decking must be of sufficient strength to

support and secure heavy exercise equipment and withstand repeated impacts from heavy weights.

• Require 24 electrical receptacles placed throughout the space

• Four (4) Greater than 50" TV Screens/Monitors (GFE)

• Two (2) separate LAN drops

The contractor shall also provide a minimum of 600 sq ft of open space to be used as a workout space.

The space requires an overhead height of 9 feet or greater. The room must be uninterrupted by bulkheads

with flat decking to support continuous use of space.

C-3.3.2.e Aircraft Maintenance Planning Space. The contractor shall provide one room in close

proximity to the aircraft hangar that can be used for aircraft maintenance planning. Space shall be sizedto support ten (10) personnel. Space shall include tables, chairs, and multiple power outlets/strips to

support the following:

• Six (6) Workstations to accommodate twelve (12) GFE laptop computers, printers, and phones. Each workstation shall have two (2) LAN drops.

C-3.3.2.f Aircraft Maintenance Work Space. The contractor shall provide a room in close proximity

and on the same level as the aircraft hangar that can be used for aircraft maintenance in accordance with

NAVAIR 4.8.2.5 Air Capable Ship Aviation Facilities Bulletin No. 1M. Space shall be sized to support

ten (10) personnel and their workstations. Space shall include tables, chairs, and multiple power

outlets/strips to support the following GFE:

• Six (6) Workstations to accommodate twelve (12) GFE laptop computers, printers, and phones. Each workstation shall have two (2) LAN drops.

C-3.3.2.g Departmental Storage Spaces. The contractor shall provide:

• Six (6) 100 sq ft departmental storage spaces for tools, parts and equipment.

• Seven (7) 160 sq ft rooms or one (1) space capable of being divided into seven (7) 160 sq ft ofsegregated/caged spaces.

• Spaces must have a minimum ceiling height of 9 feet.

• Spaces shall include a minimum of four (4) each power circuits to support GFE, lighting andreceptacles (115VAC, 20A).

C-3.3.2.h Staff Work Space. The contractor shall provide a total of five (5) adjacent work rooms

connected by a common passageway as outlined below:

• Two (2) sleeping quarters, in addition to those described in Attachment 2. Each of thesleeping quarters shall be sound proofed, 8x8 berthing space with one (1) single bunk per

sleeping space.

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space to fit six (6) personnel comfortably. These adjacent rooms shall also be sound

proofed.

• One (1) office space. The office space shall be SCIF capable, built to ICD 705 standards andcontain the following:

o Eight (8) workstations, eight (8) chairs, and appropriate electrical/wiring requirements.

o Sixteen (16) LAN drops

C-3.3.2.i Operations Space. The contractor shall provide a space (SCIF capable, built to ICD 705

standards) that is no more than 100' (measured by cable pathway) from the flight deck and the 72"(w) x

36"(h) and 34" antenna masts. The space must be large enough to facilitate operation of two (2) EUAS

Ground Control Stations (GCS), and to accommodate four (4) personnel. Each GCS setup consists of:

ten (10) drops for computers and two (2) drops for GFE printers.

C-3.3.2.j Expeditionary Unmanned Aircraft System (EUAS) Maintenance Office/Work space. The

contractor shall provide one (1) room with direct access to the aircraft hangar that can be used for aircraft

maintenance planning. The space shall be sized to support six (6) personnel. The space shall include

two (2) work benches, two (2) desks, chairs, and the following: six (6) LAN drops for computers, printers

and phones.

C-3.3.2.k Equipment Ready Room. The contractor shall provide a secure space to accommodate ready-

to-use equipment for a minimum of sixty (60) personnel. The room shall be located in close proximity

with access to the flight deck, craft launch and recovery area, armory, supports, and conference rooms.

• Footlockers. The contractor shall provide individual footlockers (6Hx2Wx2L) for easyaccess to personnel equipment stowed in ready-to use configuration

• Two (2) workstations for GFE computers and phones along with LAN drops

• One (1) GFE 50’’ TV screen

• GFE provided GPS repeater

C-3.3.2.l Aviation Gear Storage Room. The contractor shall provide a secure space to accommodate

aviation gear for a minimum of sixty (60) personnel. The room shall be located in close proximity with

access to the flight deck, craft launch and recovery area, armory, supports, and conference rooms.

• Footlockers. The contractor shall provide individual footlockers (6Hx2Wx2L) for easyaccess to personnel equipment stowed in ready-to use configuration

• Two (2) workstations for GFE computers and phones along with LAN drops

• GFE provided GPS repeater

C-3.3.2.m Medical Space. The contractor shall provide a medical space where the primary focus shall be

support of a surged Surgical Response Team (SRT). The secondary focus shall be support of shipboard

medical clinic operations run by an independent duty corpsman or civilian equivalent. Specifics are asfollows:

• Surgical Tables. The contractor shall support two (2) GFE surgical tables (moveable) with 5feet of free space on each side (sides, head, foot) of the surgical tables.

• Exam Tables. The contractor shall support two (2) GFE exam tables (moveable) with 3 feet offree space on each side (sides, head, foot) of the exam tables.

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capability and access without any trip hazards

• Attachment Points. The contractor shall provide multiple, recessed "D" rings on the floor to be used as tie down points for all equipment / exam tables. The contractor shall provide

multiple, fold-in wall hooks on the walls for hanging medical gear, ruck sacks, etc. The

contractor shall provide brackets to mount six (6) GFE oxygen bottles near the head of each

exam table.• Beds / Litter Capacity. The contractor shall provide ten (10) beds. The contractor shall

provide multiple GFE universal litter arms, mounted to the wall and able to be swung out to

carry multiple litters.

• Heads/Showers. The contractor shall provide two (2) heads and two (2) showers in themedical space.

• Additional. The contractor shall provide, a hot / cold water sink, sufficient electrical outlets, backup power source, a safe, a refrigerator, suction ports in proximity to the surgical tables,

GFE surgical lighting / general medical space lighting and storage cabinets.

• Location. Access to the medical space should have methods of entry from the flight deck andcraft recovery space. Both methods of entry should be clear of ladders or any obstruction

that would prevent a patient from being carried on a back board directly to the facility.• Communications. Three (3) workstations and LAN drops. Contractor provided desks/tables

and chairs for GFE provided computers and phones.

C-3.3.3 Government Equipment Space Requirements. The contractor shall provide the following.

C-3.3.3.a Equipment Stowage. The contractor shall provide space to accommodate twelve (12) - 20'L x

8.7'W x8'H containers and six (6) standard 108"L x 88"W ISU boxes with a minimum of 5' wide

walkways between container doors and around the craft. Access to all containers and ISU boxes shall be

from the deck level or equivalent internal storage area. The contractor shall provide power for each ISU

and each container in the following circuit sizes and quantities: 110V, 60Hz, 10A and (3) 110V, 60 Hz,

20A.

C-3.3.3.b Ordnance and Weapons Storage. The contractor shall provide ordnance and weapons

storage equal to the size of twenty-two (22) GFE climate controlled Ready Service Lockers (RSLs),

four (4) weapons armories and two (2) ISU 90 weapons cleaning facilities. The exterior dimensions of

the RSL are 11’L x 9'W x9'H and 20’L x9’W x9’H. The RSLs shall be secured to the deck with

sufficient restraint to accommodate all vessel motions; they must be watertight and protected against

corrosion. The RSLs shall be installed to allow the doors to swing open and provide sufficient spacing

around RSL for all environmental, safety, inspection, and use considerations. Fourteen (14) of the

RSLs shall be installed in a single location interior to the ship which prevents their observation from

any aerial, sea, or pier side location. One (1) RSL shall be installed by each of the six (6) weapons

systems for a total of six (6), and two (2) temporary RSLs will be installed on the flight deck. The

contractor shall provide 110v/60Hzl20A power and potable or fresh water for each RSL. Minimum

flow required is 28.8 gpm. The contractor shall install appropriate lighting, fire suppression, and alarmsystems and must conform to NAVSEA OP 4 and OPNAVINST 5530.13C requirements.

C-3.3.3.c Dive Locker. The contractor shall provide space to accommodate a dive locker. The dive

locker shall be made of several rooms as described below. The dive locker shall be located within one

(1) deck level of the craft launch and recovery area. The dive locker shall also be in close proximity to

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C-3.3.3.c.1 Charging Room. The contractor shall provide space to accommodate the following

equipment:

• Two (2) Compressors, 4,000 psi/15 SCFM minimum, AMU approved with AMU filtrationsystem

• Charging station• Ability to charge Standard Navy Double Lock (SNDL) recompression chamber (located near

the Oxygen (02) safe room)

• Two (2) oxygen transfer pumps with shipboard air connection with dehydrator

• Two (2) dip tanks (3'x 4' x 3' deep)

C-3.3.3.c.2 Oxygen (O2) Safe Room. The contractor shall provide a ventilated space with tables for

Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) rig maintenance and SCUBA rig set up. The

space shall accommodate the following equipment:

• Storage racks for K bottles, 10 x 02, 10 x He02

•

Soda Sorb storage (5 gal buckets; up to fifty (50) buckets stored at one time)• Mk 16 02/He02 bottle storage racks (twenty (20) bottles minimum)

• Lar V 02 bottle storage racks (20 min)

• Capable of embarking, housing, and support for a Standard Navy Double Lock (SNDL)recompression chamber (20’L x 8’W x 8’H)

• Dive Locker space

• Work space with workbench and four (4) LAN drops along with two (2) GFE providedcomputers, power and lighting.

C-3.3.3.c.3. Drying Room.

• Located near the 02 safe room and craft launch and recovery area, sufficiently sized, dryingroom with industrial strength de-humidifying system(s), two (2) industrial fans, compressed

air hoses, and fresh water rinse capability.

• Must support quick drying of gear for a minimum of sixty (60) personnel.

• The ship shall provide proper external drainage which must be valve controllable to allow formanual opening/closing of drains.

C-3.3.3.c.4 Battery Room.

• 200 sq ft Battery Charge locker with air supply and exhaust capable of maintaining thetemperature at 65 degrees (not to exceed 90 degrees), measuring roughly 60" x 24".

• Four (4) 120VAC 30A or 220VAC 20A outlets dedicated for battery chargers (220VAC is

preferred due to stability)• Hydrogen gas monitor

• FM200 Clean agent fire extinguishing system

C-3.3.3.c.5 Electronic Maintenance Space.

• 300 sq ft work space for electronic technicians to perform maintenance on GFE.

• Access to 110v power source.


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• Five (5) modular drawer storage cabinets (Vidmar or equal) to secure maintenance relatedsupplies

• 10,000 lb hoist or crane.

C-3.3.3.c.6 Electrical Power. The following power connections shall be made available in the area:

• Two (2) 400 A 460-480V 3 Ph circuit breakers

• Four (4) 25A 110V 1 Ph circuits with retractable 75ft reels

C-3.3.3.c.7 Dive Locker Service Air. The dive locker shall provide air meeting the following

specifications:

• Dew point no higher than 40 deg F

• Air at no less than 120 psi and 105 SCFM continuously

• Be filtered to at least 0.1 micron particle size

C-3.4 Miscellaneous.

C-3.4.1 Internal Communications. The contractor shall provide space and power for mounting a GFE

encrypted 800 MHz radio repeater system, including thirty (30) radios. The contractor shall provide

internal-communications system (phone system) in each work and berth space. The contractor shall also

provide a shipboard alarm & announcing system (1 MC).

C-3.4.2 External Communications. The contractor shall provide space and power for mounting GFE

antennas that provide 360 degrees of azimuth and 90 degrees of elevation signals coverage. All Radio

Frequency (RF) cable runs shall be 100' or shorter. For RF cable distances greater than 100’, cable run

segments may be connected by means of another approved electronic device in order to prevent signal

degradation. Cableways shall allow watertight cable runs from the primary communications space to

each antenna location. The contractor shall provide adequate conduit either through the mast or downthe mast to protect cabling from the elements. The contractor shall ensure there are enough power

connections to meet requirements while allowing for future expansion.

C-3.4.3 Network Requirements/Access. In accordance with cable separation requirements, the

contractor shall install fiber optic cables and CAT6E and conduit for three (3) independent networks

originating in the communications/server room GFE server racks and terminating in wall mounted GFE

half racks located in office spaces and/or workstations/desks as needed throughout the ship (pending ship

layout). Half racks with independent 20 amp circuits shall be capable of holding three (3) GFE switches

and contain three (3) GFE CAT6E patch panels. CAT6E patch panels shall extend contractor installed

GFE CAT6E in order to terminate in the contractor installed CAT6E workstation outlets. Each

workstation shall have three (3) RJ-45 outlet boxes, one for each classification of network, one (1) RJ-45

port per network and a four-plug 20A outlet for computer’s peripherals.

C-3.4.4 Required Antennae Mounting. The contractor shall provide the following:

C-3.4.4.1 Aircraft Antenna.

• One (1) contractor manufactured mast and mounting plate with 110V/60Hz power supplysufficient for 360 degree horizontal and 90 degree vertical coverage for a 72"(w) x 36"(h)


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parabolic antenna (GFE) (rotating parabolic dish antennae, weight = 200 pounds, power =

110V/15 A).

• One (1) contractor manufactured mast and mounting plate for 34" antenna (GFE), Noelectrical power required with same field of regard requirements as above. Both antennae

require direct line of sight to the flight deck and no blockage to facilitate 360 degree

coverage.• One (1) contractor manufactured plate on the port or starboard yardarm for one (1) GFE 24in

long whip antenna.

• One (1) contractor provided Land Mobile Radio(LR 400) ultra flex cable with N typeconnector (both ends) to the primary communications room

• One (1) contractor manufactured plate for one (1) GFE 192mm dia/10lb antenna

• One (1) GFE provided cable from the top of the mast to the primary communications room

C-3.4.4.2 Other Antennas.

• Two (2) contractor manufactured masts each with a platform for mounting Omni directional

on one and a Very High Frequency (VHF) /Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Direction Finding(DF) array on the second. As well as the ability to mount flat panel directional antenna on

to the mast itself.

o These masts and platforms need to have a physical separation from the shipscommunications systems and radars

o Both masts should have platforms that measure a minimum of 24"x24"o Both posts leading to the platforms shall have GFE directional flat panel antennaso Both shall require GFE removable RF transparent radomeso RF Cable runs:

Require a minimum of ten (10) RF cables capable 100MHz to 3GHz be run from theAntenna mounts to the equipment spaces

Terminating in a patch panel to allow for system switch outs and modifications In-line amps for cable runs greater than 33 feet.

o Install a GPS repeater system in the equipment spaces to alleviate many cables andantenna requirements

C-3.4.4.3 Antenna #1. (30" antennae, weight 200 pounds, 110V/15A power, requires minimal

blockage to facilitate as close to 360 degree coverage as possible between both antennas):

• Two (2) GFE antennas with contractor manufactured stands

• Two (2) contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables run to the primary communicationsroom

• Two (2) contractor provided CAT6E run to the primary communications room

• Two (2) contractor provided fiber runs as a redundancy to GFE run proprietary fiber

• Two (2) contractor provided 110V power sources run to the two (2) GFE UPS located in theelectronics void

• One (1) contractor manufactured mounting pedestal (48"H x30"W x 30"L) capable ofhousing an antenna on top and an antenna power case inside. The pedestal shall have an

access door (38"Hx23"W) to an internal, climate controlled space to house the power case.

C-3.4.4.4 Antenna#2. (30" antenna, weight 200 pounds, 110V/15A power, requires minimal blockage

to facilitate as close to 360 degree coverage as possible):


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• Two (2) GFE antennas with contractor manufactured stands

• Two (2) contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables run to the primary communicationsroom

• Two (2) contractor provided CAT6E run to the primary communications room

• Two (2) contractor provided fiber run as a redundancy to GFE run proprietary Fiber

• Two (2) contractor provided 110V power sources run to the two (2) GFE UPS located in theelectronics void

• One (1) contractor manufactured mounting pedestal (48"H x30"W x 30"L) capable of housingan antenna on top and an antenna power case inside. The pedestal shall have an access door

(38"Hx23"W) to an internal, climate controlled space to house the power case.

C-3.4.4.5 Antenna#3. Two (2) 1.3m antennae with 8' diameter/10' high radomes, weight 900 lbs to

include both antenna and radome (One (1) port side, One (1) starboard side), requiring minimal blockage

to facilitate 360 degrees of coverage between both antennas, power; Equipment Control Unit (ECU)

power 230/208 VAC 60 Hz single phase power with 20 amps service.

• Two (2) contractor manufactured mounting pedestals. Each pedestal must be steel flanged,raised rings that are welded to the deck with 16 x ½ in thru bolt with underside clearance for

1.125 in diameter washer and nut.

• Two (2) contractor provided cable runs to control room.

C-3.4.4.6 Antenna #4 (top yardarm).

• One (1) contractor manufactured plate for GFE provided 14" dia/10lb antenna

• One (1) GFE provided cable run from the top of the mast to the workstation designated in theconference room (requires conduit down the mast)

C-3.4.4.7 Antenna #5 (port or starboard yardarm):

• One (1) GFE antenna with contractor manufactured mounts

• One (1) contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cable run to the primary communicationsroom antenna

• One (1) GFE antenna with contractor manufactured mounts

• Two (2) contractor provided LMR 400 ultra-flex cable runs to the primary communicationsroom

• Two (2) SMA connectors at the antenna

• One (1) SMA/one (1) TNC connectors in the primary communications room.

C-3.4.4.8 SATCOM (port and starboard yardarms).

• One (1) contractor manufactured plates for four (4) GFE 192mm dia/10lb antennas

• Two (2) contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) tothe primary communications room

• Two (2) contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) tothe conference room

• Each of the four (4) omni-directional SATCOM antennas requires 360 degree look angle withat least a 10 degree elevation look angle


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C-3.4.4.9 Additional Antennas.

• Four (4) contractor manufactured plates for four (4) GFE 13in long whip antennas

• Four (4) contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) to

the same workstation in the conference room as the Precise Reference Dipole (PRD)antenna cable .

C-3.4.4.10 Video Antenna #1 (port and starboard yardarm).

• Two (2) contractor manufactured plates for two (2) GFE 3ft long whip antennas


C-3.4.4.11 Video Antenna #2 (port and starboard yardarm).

•

Two (2) contractor manufactured plates for two (2) GFE antennas• Two (2) contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) to

the primary communications room

C-3.4.4.12 Line of Sight (LOS) (UHF/VHF) (port and starboard yardarm).

• Six (6) contractor manufactured plates for six (6) GFE antennas:

o Two (2) 4ft tall skirt antennaso Four (4) 2ft tall skirt antennas

• Six (6) contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables with N type connectors (both ends) tothe primary communications room

C-3.4.4.13 Iridium Phone (yardarm).

• One (1) contractor manufactured plate for one (1) GFE Iridium antenna

• One (1) contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cable with N type, connector on antenna endto TNC connector in the conference room.

C-3.4.4.14 Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) (port and starboard yardarm).

• Two (2) contractor manufactured plates for two (2) IFF antennas (one (1) on the port yardarmand one (1) on the starboard yardarm)


C-3.4.4.15 Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Camera.

• Two (2) contractor manufactured plates for two (2) GFE FLIR systems

• GFE provided cables from yardarm to conference room (and from conference room to bridge)

• Contractor shall install two (2) GFE FLIR cameras.

• Contractor shall provide the necessary cable runs and pedestal mount to support theinstallation.


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• Contractor shall fabricate any mast mount required from mount down into the ConferenceRoom as well as run video cable from the Conference Room to the bridge.

• FLIR cameras are to be mounted far enough away from exhaust stacks and any other heat producing elements to prevent camera interference.

C-3.4.4.16 Global Broadcast System (GBS). (30" antenna, weight 200 pounds, 110V/15A power,requires minimal blockage to facilitate as close to 360 degree coverage .as possible):

• One (1) GFE antenna with contractor manufactured stand

• One (1) contractor provided LMR 400 ultra flex cables run to the primary communicationsroom

• One (1) contractor provided CAT6E run to the primary communications room

• One (1) contractor provided fiber runs as a redundancy to GFE run proprietary fiber

• One (1) contractor provided 110V/15A power source run to the GFE UPS located in theelectronics void

• One (1) mounting pedestal (48"H x30"W x 30"L) capable of housing an antenna on top and

an antenna power case inside. The pedestal shall have an access door (38"Hx23"W) to aninternal, climate controlled space to house the power case.

C-3.4.4.17 TACAN (very top of mast with attached lightning rod).

• One (1) GFE antenna with contractor manufactured stand

• One (1) contractor provided 7/8" helix cable run with N type connectors on both ends

• One (1) contractor provided power source (110V/440V as applicable)

C-3.4.5 Physical Security. COMSCINST 5530.3A series establishes minimum physical security

standards for all ships. The Master is responsible for the safety and security of his ship and crew and

must ensure that appropriate members of his crew receive adequate shipboard and, when required, formal

training to carry out these requirements. Except as otherwise noted herein, all costs for physical securityshall be deemed to be included in the per diem charter hire rate.

C-3.4.6 Force Protection Space. The contractor shall provide surface areas to post a minimum of six

(6) GFE weapons mounts (to support 360-degree overlapping fields of fire) in support of the requirement

force protection posture. The contractor shall provide platforms and applicable armor as required to

provide personnel protection for the maximum of up to a 7.62mm armor piercing rounds.

C-3.4.7 Alarm/Intrusion Detection System. The contractor shall provide visual and audible alarm

protection to the Conference Room, Communications Center and Ready Service Lockers (RSLs).

Installation shall consist of sensors connected at each door of the operations and communication centers

and attached spaces. The contractor shall provide a remote alarm monitoring station that shall be located

within the communications center with a back-up system for the RSLs/ordnance magazines located on

bridge. The Government will equip each RSL with required sensors if RSLs are installed on an internal

deck of the vessel and the contractor shall install alarms as required.

C-3.4.8 Security Locks. The contractor shall install GSA-approved security locks on all Government

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C-3.4.9 Alarm and Announcing (1 MC) System. The contractor shall install an alarm and announcing

system throughout the ship to include messing and berthing areas. The announcing system must be able

to select an announcing template that sounds throughout the ship but does not sound in berthing areas.

C-3.4.10 Floodlights. The contractor shall provide an adequate amount of floodlights to illuminate the

waterline 360 degrees out to 50 yards around the vessel for force protection measures. All infrared,green, and flood lights must have dimmers or other similar control to lower light intensity.

C-3.4.11 Security Cameras. The contractor shall provide and install a mounted Closed-Circuit

Television (CCTV) camera system, capable of degree/pan/tilt/zoom, day/night use, and record capable, in

sufficient number to provide a 360-degree, unobstructed view of the ships sides and high activity areas,

to allow observation of high risk activities such as flight deck operations and craft launch/recovery

operations.

C-3.4.12 Water Supply. The contractor shall provide a minimum of 22,500 gallons per day of potable

water production to support sponsor personnel and crew living onboard and 6,000 gallons per day of

fresh water for wash down of embarked equipment, gear and machinery. The Contractor shall also

provide a reserve potable water capability in case their primary system is unavailable due to a major

casualty.

C-3.4.13 Ship’s Crane. The vessel shall have a minimum 15 ton ship’s crane capable of supporting 24-

hour crane services in support of Government requirements. This crane shall be separate from the Craft

Launch and Recovery System.

C-4.0 OPERATIONAL SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS.

C-4.1 Conduct Operations. The contractor shall operate and navigate the ship safely in support of

Government operations.

C-4.2 Material Handling Operations. The contractor shall be responsible for the receipt, loading,

storage and discharge of materials and stores pertaining to shipboard day-to-day operations. The

contractor shall assist in loading, storage, and discharge of materials and stores for Government. The

contractor shall arrange for any shore-side equipment if required for load/discharge operations.

C-4.2.1 Rigging Equipment. The contractor shall provide sufficient rigging equipment to support

Sponsor (helicopter and craft) operations.

C-4.3 Lifesaving Equipment. The contractor shall operate all lifesaving support systems in accordance

with manufacturer's instructions at the time intervals and frequencies as required. Lifesaving support

systems include, but are not limited to, life rafts, davits, winches, and craft engines.

C-4.3.1 Safety Drills. The contractor shall conduct all regulatory drills required. Government personnel

will participate in all regulatory drills.

C-4.4 Support Sponsor Craft Operations. The contractor shall support all small craft, including jet skis

and zodiac boats, launch and recovery operations.

C-4.5 Not Applicable


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C-4.6 Operation of Systems. The contractor shall operate all vessel systems to provide main and

auxiliary propulsion, navigation, maneuvering, deck operations, and services to the Government to

support the mission equipment, hotel services, and emergency operations.

C-4.7 Agents. The contractor shall arrange for any agency services required for the continued operationof the vessel. These agents serve as agents of the contractor only and are not agents of the Government.

The contractor shall submit to the Government the name of each agent it proposes to employ. The

Government retains the right to disapprove proposed agents and to require removal of an agent whose

performance the Contracting Officer finds to be unsatisfactory.

C-4.8 Port Visits.

C-4.8.1 Port Management. In order to ensure that the logistic needs of the Sponsor are met, it is critical

that the contractor effectively manage port visits. The contractor shall arrange for all services in port,

which include, but are not limited to, tugs, liberty support, embarking and escorting visitors, vehicles,

telephones, pilots, shore power, potable water, trash and garbage removal, oily waste removal, sewage

removal, hazardous materials removal, and line handlers. The contractor may use Government

contractors (e.g., Husbanding Service Providers (HSPs)), when available, for port or agent services prior

to using commercial sources if it is more cost effective to do so. If utilization of Government contracts

for agent or port services would adversely impact the mission of the ships, the contractor shall notify the

Contracting Officer prior to utilizing commercial sources.

C-4.8.2 Port Operations Coordinator (POC). The contractor shall provide a Port Operations

Coordinator who is available to meet the vessel at every regularly scheduled and unscheduled inport

period. The POC shall be required to travel up to seven (7) days in advance of the vessel’s arrival to

begin making logistic arrangements. In the case of unscheduled inport periods, the POC shall meet the

ship as soon as feasible. The POC shall be responsible for coordinating vessel and sponsor logistics

arrangements and/or services, to include the efficient purchase of fuel (see Section H-20.4). The POCshall work closely with the Sponsor logistics coordinator to ensure each inport period is supported in a

timely and satisfactory manner.

The costs associated with the POC’s wages shall be included in the fixed-price charter hire rates. For

planning purposes, the POC position shall require a minimum of one (1) full time personnel devoted

solely to this contract. The contractor shall submit consent requests for the POCs travel expenses. The

contractor shall be reimbursed for actual transportation costs, lodging, meals and incidental expenses

associated with the POCs travel in accordance with Section G-7. The contractor shall not exceed rates

estimated in the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) for all travel reimbursement costs. Reimbursement for

airfare shall not exceed the lowest customary standard, coach or equivalent airfar

maritime support vessel requirements

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