Description
The Department of War, Special Operations Command North is seeking information from vendors who can provide a qualified and licensed Captain to operate a Non-Standard Maritime Vessel. The Captain will be required to operate the vessel in the vicinity of Prince William Sound, Alaska, including the areas of Whittier, Cordova, and Valdez. The contractor must provide a Captain who meets the minimum qualifications, including a current US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential and documented proof of experience piloting vessels of a similar size and class. The Captain will be responsible for the safe navigation, piloting, and operation of the vessel, and must be available to operate the vessel for up to 12 hours per day during the operational period.
Some key points to consider are:
• The Captain must possess a current Secret security clearance at the time of contract award and be valid through the duration of the contract.
• The Captain must sign a Government-provided Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
• The Government will provide the vessel for the Captain to operate.
• The vessel must meet specific requirements, including being a fully operational, US-flagged, 70+ foot multi-engine ocean-going vessel.
• The contractor must ensure the Captain operates with the highest regard for safety and complies with all applicable International Safety Management (ISM) Code requirements.