Time Charter Lease for Transportation and Logistics Support in Support of United States Coast Guard (USCG)
ID: 70Z02326R93280002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDHQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000WASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

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No Set aside used (NONE)
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the United States Coast Guard (USCG), is seeking proposals for a Time Charter Lease to provide transportation and logistics support services. The primary objective of this procurement is to enhance USCG operations by facilitating at-sea replenishment and related support, ensuring effective execution of missions both underway and in-port. This contract is crucial for maintaining operational readiness in the Caribbean Basin and Gulf of America, with a performance period consisting of a 6-month base and a 6-month option. Interested contractors should contact Justin Geisendaffer or Sara Andrukonis for further details, with a total estimated contract value of $3.6 million for both periods combined.

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    This contract outlines the procurement of transportation and logistics support services for the U.S. Coast Guard via a Time Charter Lease. The objective is to enhance Coast Guard operations by providing at-sea replenishment (food, fuel, potable water, laundry, personnel) and related support. The contractor will operate and maintain the vessel under the guidance of a USCG Operations Manager, with the ship Master retaining command for safety. The vessel will be considered a government vessel after markings and will be based in the Gulf of America or District Southeast. Key requirements include routine crew swaps, refueling at sea, storage capacity for dry, refrigerated, and frozen goods, fuel, and potable water, and dedicated berthing for 12 Coast Guard personnel. The contractor must also provide specific government workspaces, including an Operations and Communications Center, an Armory with weapons and ordnance storage, and a Medical Space. Security measures, including a Vessel Security Plan and alarm systems for ordnance storage, are mandated. Program management includes submitting manning plans, contingency plans, quarterly status reports, monthly cost reports, and fuel inventory reports. The contract period includes a six-month base period and a six-month option period, with performance primarily in the Caribbean Basin, Gulf of America, and surrounding areas.
    This government file outlines the threshold requirements for a proposed vessel specification, likely for a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP). Key requirements include the vessel's base of operation in the Gulf of America or District Southeast, the ability to provide services within 30 days of contract award, and capability for at-sea refueling. The vessel must also accommodate government-furnished unencrypted and encrypted information exchange systems, with specific power and cooling provisions. Furthermore, it needs to furnish a communications room with six 30A and six 20A circuits, provide a minimum of 160 sq ft storage and workspace for small arms with required security features, and include one 11' x 9' x 9' Ready Service Locker (RSL) securely installed on an internal or external deck, with doors that open freely and are not visible externally.
    The provided document outlines the pricing worksheet instructions and cost breakdown for Transportation and Logistics Support Services, structured into a base period and an option period. The workbook is used to calculate the total evaluated price, with offerors required to edit green-highlighted cells. Day Rate Pricing must include all indirect costs and profit, with no additional burden allowed on Consumables/Outfitting or Travel CLINs during execution. The base period (May 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026) and option period (November 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027) each have a total estimated cost of $1,800,000. These costs are broken down into Consumables and Outfitting ($1,400,000 FFP/CR) and Travel ($400,000 FFP/CR) per period. The total evaluated price for both periods combined is $3,600,000.
    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is issuing an initial task order, 70Z02326R93280002, under its Homeland Security Cutter (HSC)-Ocean IDIQ contract for Command, Control, and Logistics Support Services. This unrestricted, hybrid Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost-Reimbursement (CR) task order, with NAICS code 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) and PSC V124 (Marine Charter), focuses on vessel operations, maintenance, and logistics support in the Caribbean Basin. It includes a 6-month base period and a 6-month option period, with specific CLINs for Transportation and Logistics Support Services (FFP), Consumables and Outfitting (CR, NTE $1,400,000 per period), and Travel (CR, NTE $400,000 per period). The solicitation details contractor responsibilities for post-award evaluations, task order closeout, electronic payment requests via IPP, and adherence to various FAR and HSAR clauses. Key clauses cover business ethics, preventing conflicts of interest, combating human trafficking, safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), privacy act training, and incident reporting for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) with associated credit monitoring requirements.
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