VESSEL RENTAL

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (SAP for FAR 13.106-1(b))

This document justifies the use of "Only One Source Reasonably Available" for a procurement under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The U.S. Coast Guard requires a U.S. flagged survey vessel to be moored at a secured facility with limited public access for pier-side shipboard training. This training includes Hook & Climb, Close Quarter Combat tactics, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), and Chemical Biological Radiological and Explosive (CBRNE) training for MSRT West in Long Beach, CA.

• A U.S. flagged survey vessel.

• Vessel must be moored at a secure, restricted-access pier facility within San Pedro, CA.

• Vessel dimensions: 200-250 feet in length.

• Freeboard: 10-30 feet for small boat insertion and extraction.

• Minimum 5 feet of unobstructed flat freeboard for personnel boarding.

• Capability to transit at least 10 nautical miles offshore from Los Angeles and Long Beach, California.

• Onboard power sources, reinforced deck areas, multiple embarkation points, and emergency response systems.

• Secure storage areas and various internal spaces suitable for tactical training, operational briefings, and gear preparation.

• Stairwells and hallways for movement and clearance drills.

• Dedicated bridge, engine and machinery compartment.

• Passenger seating that can be reconfigured for training.

• Capability to operate underway in the Los Angeles and Long Beach area and offshore environments.

• Equipped with VHF broadcasting communications equipment.

• Crew must have experience supporting military and law enforcement training exercises.

• Crew must be trained in damage control, emergency evacuations, and first aid.

• Ability to conduct night operations and low-visibility navigation.

• The specific contract type, period of performance, and estimated total value are not detailed in this justification document, but it falls under SAP (Over Micro-Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT).

• This document is a justification for a sole-source procurement, not a solicitation for proposals.

• The Contracting Officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing using comparison of proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

• Not applicable as this is a sole-source justification.

• The suggested source is M/V Melissa C, located at 725 Pier T Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802.

• The rationale details specific operational and structural criteria that limit the number of available suppliers.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To obtain a fully crewed, mission-capable offshore vessel to support the United States Coast Guard's (USCG) Maritime Security Response Team West (MSRTW) advanced maritime operations training. The vessel will enable underway, multi-domain maritime training in an open ocean environment.

The contractor shall provide an offshore-capable vessel, including all personnel, equipment, fuel, and supervision necessary for MSRTW training operations. Key training activities supported include:

• Maritime law enforcement or security operations training

• Personnel transfer and tactical boarding scenarios

• Small boat launch and recovery

• Rotary-wing and/or Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) integration

• Command and control (C2) operations

• Personnel berthing and sustainment

• Period: May 7, 2026 - May 8, 2026

• Place: Offshore Los Angeles / Long Beach, California. Contractor must coordinate appropriate berthing in the Long Beach/Los Angeles area.

• Vessel: U.S. Flagged, Jones Act compliant, certified under USCG Subchapter I (Oceans), SOLAS compliant. Multi-purpose offshore support vessel or equivalent, 200-250 ft LOA, ~44 ft beam, ~13 ft draft. Minimum range of 7,200 NM at 12 knots. Capable of safe operations in Pacific offshore conditions.

• Boarding: Suitable freeboard for ladder access from small boats; hull configuration for safe approach and repeated boarding.

• Aviation: Helicopter-capable deck (min. 60x60 ft clear area), 50 ft vertical clearance, rotor safety zone.

• Accommodations: Climate-controlled spaces, sanitary facilities, galley/messing, basic medical support.

• Propulsion: Twin engines (1,500 HP each), bow thruster (490 HP), operating speed of ~12 knots.

• Equipment: Minimum 20-ton crane, multiple hydraulic winches.

• Desired Capabilities: Stern launch system, towing capability, bulk liquid storage/transfer.

• Provide a mission-capable vessel with qualified crew and sufficient fuel.

• Maintain all necessary compliance, certifications, and safety standards.

• Coordinate and secure berthing.

• Ensure no Government system integration is required for vessel operation.

• Provide training personnel, tactical equipment, and small boats.

• Serve as on-scene commander.

• Operational vessel ready for training.

• Comprehensive safety briefing.

• Continuous operational and logistical support.

Verification that the vessel meets all specified requirements and contractor responsibilities are fulfilled.