Attachment 6: Performance Work Statement

25 September 2026

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the requirements for a contract to provide pilotage services to support United States Ship (USS), U.S. Navy Ship (USNS) and other vessels. 1.2 This contract is a follow-on to contract N6264926DG001 Pilotage Service in Kin-Nakagusuku Bay and Naha Port, which is expiring in December 2026.
1.3 There are no US Government employed pilots in Okinawa, so a commercial contractual arrangement must be established and maintained for pilotage services for Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa (CFAO) and Military Sealift Command (MSC).

2. OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE

2.1 The Contractor shall provide pilotage services for USS, USNS, and other vessels. These services shall include entering, departing, and shifting vessels at Kin-Nakagusuku Bay (including White Beach), and Naha Port in Okinawa. All services shall be performed as directed by the CFAO Ordering Officer, MSC Ordering Officer, or Procurement Officer, in accordance with the terms of this contract. 2.2 The pilot shall act as an advisor to the Master of the vessel and as an expert on the local waters and their navigation.
2.3 The purpose of pilotage is to ensure the safe and efficient navigation of vessels within Kin-Nakagusuku Bay and Naha Port; minimizing the risk of accidents, environmental damage, and disruption to CFAO and MSC. 2.4 Area of Performance: The Contractor shall perform the services for Kin-Nakagusuku Bay and Naha Port areas in Okinawa, Japan. This includes all waters within the bay and approaches as defined by CFAO and MSC. 2.5 Licensing Requirement: The Contract shall ensure that all pilotage services are provided by a pilot holding a valid license issued by the Government of Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in accordance with Japan’s Marine Pilot Law (Low No. 121).

3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The Contractor shall maintain sufficient personnel to ensure 24/7 availability of qualified pilots licensed under the Japanese Marine Pilot Law to navigate vessels to and from the designated locations as defined in section 2.4. 3.2 The pilots shall ensure and enhance the safety of the vessel traffic and prevent risk of accidents and environmental damage such as avoiding coral reefs, specified organism protected areas, unseen shallows, and other hazards.
3.3 The pilots shall navigate and ensure that vessels are safely docked to piers, moorings, anchorages, or other specified destinations for arrival and departure. Navigation services are to be provided upon both arrival and