02 NC-NJ5000-23-01286 SOW BHII Winter Repairs and Maint.pdf

Performance Work Statement Navigation Response Branch

R/V Bay Hydro II Winter Repair and Maintenance

NC-NJ5000-23-01286

1.0 BACKGROUND

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Coast Survey, Navigation Response Branch requires engineering support and repair services for the 57’ NOAA/OCS Research Vessel BAY HYDRO II, NOAA Hull Number S5401. The general specifications of the S5401 are as follows:

● Length 57 ft

● Draft 5.5 ft

● Beam 20.8 ft

● Displacement 30.1 long tons

Installed Machinery:

Port engine: MTU Series 60 Port reduction gear: ZF360A Port generator: Northern Lights Starboard engine: MTU Series 60 Starboard reduction gear: ZF360A Starboard generator: Northern Lights

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide all necessary vessel haul-out equipment, boatyard storage, supplies, equipment, labor and engineering support to perform the services.

Work is to be accomplished at the Contractor’s facility. NOAA will deliver the vessel to the Contractor’s facility, and redelivery will also be at the Contractor’s facility.

Coordination of the work schedules will be the responsibility of the Contractor to avoid any delays or disruptions in order to meet the performance period. The Contractor will provide all facilities, labor, materials, tools, and services required to complete the work UNLESS exceptions are noted in the specified tasks below. Where parts are replaced, the Contractor will use OEM parts in all cases.

Upon arrival at the Contractor’s facility the contractor will accept full responsibility for the safety of the vessel, including but not limited to fire protection, security patrols, water-tight integrity, and protection from adverse environmental conditions, etc. This responsibility will terminate only after all work defined herein (or added during the work period) is complete, accepted by NOAA, and NOAA personnel remove the vessel from the Contractor’s facility.

The vessel requires 250 VAC 50 amp shore- power service for the duration of the contract. Any activities that will limit crew access to the boat or access to shore power shall be brought to the attention of NOAA via the TPOC at least two days in advance.

NOAA employees and contractors may be working on board the vessel during the contract performance period on a not to interfere basis. During this period, it will be required that these personnel have full access to the vessel during normal working hours.

The Contractor shall ensure that all machinery and equipment used to haul the boat out of the water is fully functional, suitable for the task, rated for loads at least 20% greater than the maximum weight of the vessel, and operated by trained, competent personnel.

The NOAA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will provide a docking plan for the vessel if requested.

All work performed will meet or exceed all current requirements of ABYC and USCG (Subchapter T) as applicable to this size and type of vessel, in addition to any specific requirements stated below. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations shall be observed while completing this work.

Welding, if required, shall be performed by certified welders working in accordance with approved welding procedures. Certifications and approvals by USCG, ABS, or another nationally recognized authority are acceptable, and copies of these certifications shall be presented to the TPOC before work begins. Any new plate used during the course of this contract shall be 5083-H116 aluminum and any extruded support structure shall be 6061-T6 or 6063-T52 aluminum alloy. Weld filler shall be 5356 or 5183. Weld throat widths shall equal the original welds. After welding, remove all smoke, soot, and oxides with a wire brush, and deburr all sharp edges.

The contractor shall select materials and fasteners to minimize reactions with the aluminum hull structure of the vessel. There shall be no brass or copper fittings or hardware in direct contact with the aluminum hull structure of the vessel. When use of dissimilar metals is required, the contractor shall isolate the dissimilar metals by using bedding compounds or other techniques standard to the industry. All parts and materials provided by the contractor shall be new.

All work performed on the vessel shall be accomplished as described below unless alternatives have been presented to NOAA in writing during the solicitation phase and approved. Any work that does not adhere to the descriptions below shall be redone at the Contractors expense within the defined period of performance.

In the event defects or damage unrelated to the work tasks defined below are discovered, the Contractor will submit a Condition Found Report (CFR) to the COR. The CFR will define the problem found, the corrective actions needed, and the cost for that work.

The Government reserves the right to award some or all deliverables defined herein.

Additional work may only be added via a fully executed contract modification. Any additional work addressed in a contract modification may not begin before the contract modification is fully executed.

2.0 DELIVERABLES

2.1 - Haul, block, clean, store, launch

2.1.1 The contractor shall haul the vessel from the water using an appropriately rated lift.

2.1.2 The contractor shall block the vessel in a level attitude with the keels 36” minimum off the ground.

2.1.3 The contractor shall Inspect the hull, coatings, and all attachments and report any damage or discrepancies to the NOAA COR and TPOC in writing.

2.1.4 The contractor shall provide 250 VAC 50 amp electrical power to the vessel.

2.1.5 The contractor shall notify the TPOC of intent to launch the vessel at least 24 hrs in advance, as completion of all work done on the hard nears an end.

2.1.6 The contractor shall launch the vessel, inspect all compartments for leaks, and secure the vessel dockside, following the TPOC’s pre-launch walk-through of the vessel.

2.1.7 The contractor shall provide a 24-hour advanced notice to the TPOC of anticipated readiness to perform the required inspections and testing as listed in Section 3.0.

2.2 - Stateroom and Landing – open, clean, inspect, and preserve interior hull plating One of the vessels air handling units is located in a closet in the stateroom. There is pitting in the interior hull plating in the bilge area beneath the stateroom deck, presumably from copper ions in the condensate from the copper tubing. The vessel’s stateroom is located off the port side of the main cabin. There is a ladder that leads down from the main cabin to a small landing. The stateroom is forward of this landing, and the port tank space is located aft of this landing. The decks of the landing and stateroom have plywood decking with access hatches to the bilge. The hatch in the stateroom, and the hatch in the landing are large enough to visually inspect the bilges, but are not large enough for a person to measure the depths of pits in the interior hull plating with a pit gauge. Hull plate thickness in the stateroom and landing bilges are 1/2” plate on the bottom and ¼” plate up the sides of the hull.

2.2.1 The contractor shall remove the existing marine grade plywood deck and hatch in the stateroom and replace with new ¾” marine grade plywood.

• When reinstalling the deck, maximize the hatch area to allow better physical access to the bilge.

• Arrange the hatches so that the fore and aft edges of the hatches terminate on vessel frames and the inboard edges terminate on the longitudinal.

• Along the outboard edge of the hatch openings secure ¾” marine grade plywood coaming to support the inboard edges of the hatches.

• Through-bolt the coaming to the deck using stainless steel bolts, washers, and nuts of adequate size and quantity for the intended usage.

• Provide finger holes in the hatches to lift the

2.2.2 The contractor shall sweep up any loose dirt, debris, and corrosion residue.

2.2.3 The contractor shall wash, rinse, and vacuum dry the stateroom and landing bilge and interior hull plating.

• Wash with an aluminum safe, environmentally friendly cleaning product to remove remaining dirt, debris, and residues.

• Rinse with fresh water and vacuum dry.

• Complete a secondary rinse with distilled water and vacuum dry.

2.2.4 The contractor shall use a pit gauge and grease pencil to measure the depths of the pits and label them as follows:

• Pits with depths greater than or equal to 25% of the hull plate thickness shall be marked and numbered so that they are easily distinguishable from the other pits.

• Pits with depths greater than 15% but less than 25% of the hull plate thickness shall be marked numbered so that they are easily distinguishable from the other pits.

2.2.5 The contractor shall provide a written Condition Found Report, evaluating the overall condition of the hull plating as follows:

• List the pits identified in [ITEM 2.2.4] and the measured depths of each.

• Provide a recommended course of action to monitor, preserve, repair, and/or renew the hull plating

• Provide the cost and schedule to complete the recommended course of action.

2.2.6 The contractor shall apply a barrier coat of T-9 Boeshield to the interior hull plating, provided any necessary hull repairs identified during the completion of ITEM

2.2.5 have been completed.

• The contractor shall request authorization to proceed from the TPOC and COR prior to applying T-9 Boeshield.

2.2.7 The contractor shall fabricate and install new deck hatches for the stateroom and landing. The deck hatches shall be made of marine grade plywood of an appropriate thickness for the intended usage.

2.3 - Head and Landing – open, clean, inspect, and preserve interior hull plating

The vessel’s head is located off the starboard side of the cabin. There is a ladder leading down from the main cabin to a landing area. The head is located forward of this landing and the vessel’s starboard tanks space is located aft of this landing. One of the vessels air handling units is located in a void behind a removable access hatch on the inboard bulkhead inside the head. There is insulation in this void. The interior plating in the void, underneath the insulation is not readily accessible and the condition of the interior hull plating is unassessed. Pitting is present in the interior hull plating in the bilge area beneath the deck in the head and beneath the landing area, presumably from copper ions in the condensate from the air conditioner.

The vessel’s head has an aluminum deck and waterproof paneling on the bulkheads.

The landing has a plywood deck with an access hatch to the bilge. The hatch in the landing area is large enough to visually inspect the bilges, but is not large enough for a person to easily and accurately measure the depths of pits in the interior hull plating with a pit gauge. Hull plate thickness in the head and landing bilges are 1/2” plate on the bottom and ¼” plate up the sides of the hull.

2.3.1 The contractor shall cut an access panel or panels in the deck of the head and remove the deck in the landing area in order to provide access to the bilges.

2.3.2 The contractor shall add at least one access panel in the inboard bulkhead to improve access to the interior hull plating inside the void containing the air conditioner unit.

• The contractor has the discretion to add additional access panels in the inboard bulkhead of the head as necessary to provide adequate access to the void in order complete the required cleaning, inspection, and preservation of the interior hull plating in the vicinity of the air conditioner unit.

2.3.3 The contractor shall remove and dispose of the insulation in the void.

2.3.4 The contractor shall sweep up any loose dirt, debris, and corrosion residue in these areas.

2.3.5 The contractor shall wash, rinse, and vacuum dry the head and landing bilges and interior hull plating.

• Wash with an aluminum safe, environmentally friendly cleaning product to remove remaining dirt, debris, and residues.

2.3.6 The contractor shall use a pit gauge and grease pencil to measure the depths of the pits and label them:

• Pits with depths greater than or equal to 25% of the hull plate thickness shall be marked and numbered so that they are easily distinguishable from the other pits.

• Pits with depths greater than 15% but less than 25% of the hull plate thickness

2.3.7 The contractor shall provide a written Condition Found Report, evaluating the

• List the pits identified in ITEM 2.3.6 and the measured depths of each.

• Provide a recommended course of action to monitor, preserve, repair, and/or

2.3.8 The contractor shall apply a barrier coat of T-9 Boeshield to the interior hull plating, provided any necessary hull repairs identified during the completion of ITEM

2.3.7 have been completed.

2.3.9 The contractor shall fabricate and install new deck hatch for the landing. The deck hatch shall be made of marine grade plywood of an appropriate thickness for the intended usage.

2.3.10 The contractor shall purchase and install a new deck hatch for the head. The hatch shall be of an appropriate material and strength for the intended purpose.

2.3.11 The contractor shall purchase and install additional bulkhead hatches to close any access panels added to the inboard bulkhead during the completion of [ITEM 2.3.2].

The access panels shall be of an appropriate material for the intended purpose.

2.4 - Port tank space – clean, inspect, and preserve the interior hull plating The vessel’s potable water tank is located on the port side of the vessel aft of the landing described in [ITEM 2.2]. This space is referred to as the “port tank space”. An air compressor unit is located in this space. There is pitting in the interior hull plating, presumable from copper ions in the condensate.

2.4.1 The contractor shall sweep up any loose dirt, debris, and corrosion residue on the

2.4.2 The contractor shall wash, rinse, and vacuum dry the interior hull plating of the tank space bilge.

• Wash with an aluminum safe, environmentally friendly cleaning product to remove remaining dirt, debris, and residues.

2.4.3 The contractor shall use a pit gauge and grease pencil to measure the depths of

• Pits with depths greater than or equal to 25% of the hull plate thickness shall be marked and numbered so that they are easily distinguishable from the other pits.

• Pits with depths greater than 15% but less than 25% of the hull plate thickness

2.4.4 The contractor shall provide a written Condition Found Report, evaluating the

• List the pits identified in [ITEM 2.4.3] and the measured depths of each.

• Provide a recommended course of action to monitor, preserve, repair, and/or

2.4.5 The contractor shall apply a barrier coat of T-9 Boeshield to the interior hull plating, provided any necessary hull repairs identified during the completion of [ITEM 2.4.4] have been completed.

2.5 - Starboard tank space – clean, inspect, and preserve the interior hull plating The vessel’s blackwater tank is located on the starboard side of the vessel, aft of the landing described in [ITEM 2.3]. This space is referred to as the “starboard tank space”.

An air compressor unit is located in this space. There is pitting in the interior hull plating, presumable from copper ions in the condensate.

2.5.1 The contractor shall sweep up any loose dirt, debris, and corrosion residue in these areas.

2.5.2 The contractor shall wash, rinse, and vacuum dry the head and landing bilges and

• Wash with an aluminum safe, environmentally friendly cleaning product to remove remaining dirt, debris, and residues.

2.5.3 The contractor shall use a pit gauge and grease pencil to measure the depths of

• Pits with depths greater than or equal to 25% of the hull plate thickness shall be marked and numbered so that they are easily distinguishable from the other pits.

• Pits with depths greater than 15% but less than 25% of the hull plate thickness

2.5.4 The contractor shall provide a written Condition Found Report, evaluating the

• List the pits identified in [ITEM 2.4.3] and the measured depths of each.

• Provide a recommended course of action to monitor, preserve, repair, and/or

2.5.5 The contractor shall apply a barrier coat of T-9 Boeshield to the interior hull plating, provided any necessary hull repairs identified during the completion of [ITEM 2.5.4] have been completed.

• The contractor shall request authorization to proceed from the TPOC and COR prior to applying T-9 Boeshield.

2.6 - Port MTU Series 60 Engine - remove, transport, clean, inspect, maintain, preserve, reinstall, and recommission

2.6.1 The contractor shall remove the port engine from the vessel.

2.6.2 The contractor shall prepare the port engine for transportation to the shop.

2.6.3 The contractor shall clean and inspect the heat exchanger.

2.6.4 The contractor shall inspect the charge air cooler.

2.6.5 The contractor shall open the gear case and inspect the gears.

2.6.6 The contractor shall open the oil pan and inspect the main bearings

2.6.7 The contractor shall tune up the engine.

2.6.8 The contractor shall inspect the Power Take-off (PTO).

2.6.9 The contractor shall inspect all hoses and replace as necessary

2.6.10 The contractor shall degrease and steam clean the engine and painted accessories.

2.6.11 The contractor shall prepare and paint the engine and previously painted accessories using a paint system appropriate for the intended purpose.

• Preparation, number of coats, and interval between coats shall be in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s recommendations.

2.6.12 The contractor shall prepare the engine for return transportation back to the vessel.

2.6.13 The contractor shall renew the anti-vibration mounts

2.6.14 The contractor shall reinstall the engine back into the vessel once work items included in [ITEM2.12] have been completed.

2.6.15 The contractor shall recommission the engine.

2.7 – Starboard MTU Series 60 engine – remove, transport, clean, inspect, maintain, preserve, reinstall, and recommission

2.7.1 The contractor shall remove the starboard engine from the vessel.

2.7.2 The contractor shall prepare the starboard engine for transportation to the shop.

2.7.3 The contractor shall clean and inspect the heat exchanger.

2.7.4 The contractor shall inspect the charge air cooler.

2.7.5 The contractor shall inspect all hoses and replace as necessary

2.7.6 The contractor shall degrease and steam clean the engine and painted accessories

2.7.7 The contractor shall prepare and paint the engine and painted accessories using a paint system appropriate for the intended purpose.

• Preparation, number of coats, and interval between coats shall be in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s recommendations.

2.7.8 The contractor shall prepare the engine for return transportation back to the vessel.

2.7.9 The contractor shall renew the anti-vibration mounts

2.7.10 The contractor shall reinstall the engine back into the vessel once work items included in [ITEM2.13] have been completed.

2.7.11 The contractor shall recommission the engine.

2.8 - Port ZF 360A reduction gear – remove, clean, inspect, maintain, and reinstall

2.8.1 The contractor shall take appropriate steps to ensure that the shaft and PSS shaft seal are secured to prevent movement of the shaft to maintain proper alignment of the shaft while disconnected from the reduction gear.

2.8.2 The contractor shall remove the reduction gear from the vessel and transport it to the shop.

2.8.3 The contractor shall perform the annual maintenance specified in the manual.

• The oil fill plug has never been removed and the oil has always been added through the dip stick tube. The contractor shall remove the oil fill plug when completing the annual maintenance.

2.8.4 The contractor shall degrease and steam clean the exterior of the reduction gear.

2.8.5 The contractor shall prepare and paint the reduction gear using a paint system appropriate for the intended purpose.

2.8.6 The contractor shall reinstall the reduction gear back into the vessel once work items included in [ITEM2.12] have been completed.

2.9 - Starboard ZF 360A reduction gear – remove, clean, inspect, maintain, and reinstall

2.9.1 The contractor shall take appropriate steps to ensure that the shaft and PSS shaft seal are secured to prevent movement of the shaft to maintain proper alignment of the shaft while disconnected from the reduction gear.

2.9.2 The contractor shall remove the reduction gear from the vessel and transport it to the shop.

2.9.3 The contractor shall perform the annual maintenance specified in the manual.

• The oil fill plug has never been removed and the oil has always been added through the dip stick tube. The contractor shall remove the oil fill plug when completing the annual maintenance.

2.9.4 The contractor shall degrease and steam clean the exterior of the reduction gear.

2.9.5 The contractor shall prepare and paint the reduction gear using a paint system appropriate for the intended purpose.

• Preparation, number of coats, and interval between coats shall be in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s recommendations.

2.9.6 The contractor shall reinstall the reduction gear back into the vessel once work items included in [ITEM2.13] have been completed.

2.10 – Port Northern Lights Generator – remove, clean, inspect, maintain, and reinstall

2.10.1 The contractor shall remove the port generator from the vessel and transport it to the shop.

2.10.2 The contractor shall degrease and steam clean the exterior of the generator.

2.10.3 The contractor shall prepare and paint the generator using a paint system appropriate for the intended purpose.

• Preparation, number of coats, and interval between coats shall be in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s recommendations.

2.10.4 The contractor shall renew the anti-vibration mounts

2.10.5 The contractor shall reinstall the generator back into the vessel once work items included in [ITEM2.12] have been completed.

2.11 – Starboard Northern Lights Generator– remove, clean, inspect, maintain, and reinstall

2.11.1 The contractor shall remove the starboard generator from the vessel and transport it to the shop.

2.11.2 The contractor shall inspect the fuel injectors

2.11.3 The contractor shall inspect the fuel lines

2.11.4 The contractor shall degrease and steam clean the exterior of the generator.

2.11.5 The contractor shall prepare and paint the generator using a paint system appropriate for the intended purpose.

• Preparation, number of coats, and interval between coats shall be in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s recommendations.

2.11.6 The contractor shall renew the anti-vibration mounts

2.11.7 The contractor shall reinstall the generator back into the vessel once work items included in [ITEM2.13] have been completed.

2.12 Port Engine Room – clean, inspect, preserve the interior hull plating

2.12.1 The contractor shall sweep up any loose dirt, debris, and corrosion residue in these areas.

2.12.2 The contractor shall wash, rinse, and vacuum dry the head and landing bilges and interior hull plating.

• Wash with an aluminum safe, environmentally friendly cleaning product to remove remaining dirt, debris, and residues.

2.12.3 The contractor shall use a pit gauge and grease pencil to measure the depths of

• Pits with depths greater than or equal to 25% of the hull plate thickness shall be marked and numbered so that they are easily distinguishable from the other pits.

• Pits with depths greater than 15% but less than 25% of the hull plate thickness

2.12.4 The contractor shall provide a written Condition Found Report, evaluating the

• List the pits identified in [ITEM 2.4.3] and the measured depths of each.

• Provide a recommended course of action to monitor, preserve, repair, and/or

2.12.5 The contractor shall apply a barrier coat of T-9 Boeshield to the interior hull

2.12.4] have been completed.

2.13 Starboard Engine Room – clean, inspect, preserve the interior hull plating

2.13.1 The contractor shall sweep up any loose dirt, debris, and corrosion residue in these areas.

2.13.2 The contractor shall wash, rinse, and vacuum dry the head and landing bilges and interior hull plating.

• Wash with an aluminum safe, environmentally friendly cleaning product to remove remaining dirt, debris, and residues.

2.13.3 The contractor shall use a pit gauge and grease pencil to measure the depths of

• Pits with depths greater than or equal to 25% of the hull plate thickness shall be marked and numbered so that they are easily distinguishable from the other

• Pits with depths greater than 15% but less than 25% of the hull plate thickness

2.13.4 The contractor shall provide a written Condition Found Report, evaluating the

• List the pits identified in [ITEM 2.4.3] and the measured depths of each.

• Provide a recommended course of action to monitor, preserve, repair, and/or

2.13.5 The contractor shall apply a barrier coat of T-9 Boeshield to the interior hull

2.13.4] have been completed.

2.14 – Hydraulics – flush and fill, replace filter, renew above deck hoses and fittings, OSHA

Quadrennial Inspection

2.14.1 The contractor shall drain the hydraulic oil and flush the system.

2.14.2 The contractor shall remove and dispose of above-deck hydraulic fittings and flexible hoses that are associated with the hydraulic lifting equipment system.

2.14.3 The contractor shall purchase and install SAE-rated fittings and hoses

• Hoses shall be of equal or better working pressure, bend radii, and fitting type.

2.14.4 The contractor shall replace the hydraulic oil filter

2.14.5 The contractor shall fill the system with hydraulic oil.

2.14.6 The contractor shall check all hydraulic connections for leaks and wrap fittings in Anti-Corrosion Tape (Petrotape) once inspections are complete and all leaks (if any) have been corrected.

2.14.7 The contractor shall provide an OSHA accredited person for inspecting marine equipment as per 29 CFR 1919.11 to perform an OSHA Quadrennial inspection on the vessel’s lifting equipment. Provide written report of findings to the TPOC.

complete a successful OSHA Quadrennial Inspection of the hydraulic lifting system.

2.15 - HVAC – add catch pan and replace insulation on copper tubing The vessel’s HVAC system consists of 2 compressor units and 4 air handling units. One compressor unit is located in the port tank space and the other is located in the starboard tank space. There is an air handler on the port side of the main cabin located behind a panel under the desk area along the port side of the cabin. There is another air handler unit on the starboard side, also behind a panel under the desk along the starboard side of the cabin. Secondary air handling units are located in the closet in the stateroom and in the head.

2.15.1 The contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing pipe insulation on the copper tubing associated with the HVAC system.

2.15.2 The contractor shall visually inspect the copper tubing and fittings for any signs of leaking and/or corrosion (report any deficiencies in a condition found report)

2.15.3 The contractor shall install new foam pipe insulation on all copper tubing associated with the HVAC system.

2.15.4 The contractor shall install a catch pan under the compressor unit located in the starboard tank space.

2.16 - Technical Engineering Services and Growth This line item provides a provision for additional engineering support or miscellaneous parts and labor hours as necessary to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair items identified in condition found reports. Use of this line item requires prior written approval from the COR. The contractor shall submit a condition found report and specify the work and additional time required to adequately troubleshoot a condition found issue in order to submit a price quote for repairs.

3.0 TESTING AND INSPECTIONS

All deliverables shall be tested or inspected on or before the end of the period of performance. Correct identified deficiencies associated with the work performed (if any).

● Deliverable 2.1 - Verify that the hull and underwater surfaces are free of dirt, grime, and marine growth. Verify that there are no leaks when the vessel is launched.

● Deliverables 2.2 and 2.3 – Verify that the bilges are free from dirt, debris, and corrosion residue. Verify that access hatches are adequately sized, structurally sound, and easily removed by a single person. Access panels are removable without the use of tools. Pits have been measured, marked on the hull plating, and recorded in a report to allow for future monitoring. T-9 Boeshield has been applied evenly to the interior hull plating.

● Deliverables 2.4, 2.5, 2.12, and 2.13 – Verify that the bilges are free from dirt, debris, and corrosion residue. Verify that pits have been measured, marked on the hull plating, and recorded in a report to allow for future monitoring. T-9 Boeshield has been applied evenly to the interior hull plating.

● Deliverables 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, and 2.11 - Verify that engines, reduction gears, and generators are clean and painted. Inspect painted surfaces for areas of bubbling, incomplete coverage, poor adhesion, or damp paint. Verify that fluids are filled to the proper levels. Verify that hoses are properly seated and fittings are properly tightened. Verify that isolation mounts have been replaced. Verify proper alignment of the engines and reduction gears to the running gear. Verify that the ECUs for the main engines have been programmed. Test run the engines alongside and verify that there are no leaks and no unusual vibrations; engine RPMs are steady at idle and engine temperatures are normal. Verify fluid levels are full after alongside testing, top off if necessary prior to getting underway. Underway, test engines through the full range of RPMs. Test propulsion ahead and in reverse.

Verify that the port and starboard engines sync properly and can achieve full RPMs in sync mode. Verify that engine temperatures are normal. Once alongside verify that there are no leaks. Verify fluid levels are full. Top off fluids if necessary.

● Deliverables 2.14 – Prior to application of the petro-tape, inspect hoses and fittings for leaks. Test the a-frame through its full range of motion. Once the OSHA Quadrennial Inspection has been successfully completed and any deficiencies have been addressed, verify that the petro-tape has been applied to all fittings and adhesion is achieved.

● Deliverable 2.15 - Verify that pipe insulation has been applied to all sections of pipe and full coverage has been achieved. Verify that there are no leaks. Verify that the compressors and air handling units turn on and operate normally.

4.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The R/V Bay Hydro II is home ported in Patuxent River, Maryland, central Chesapeake Bay. All work shall be accomplished at the contractor’s facility, the boat’s home port, or a mutually agreed upon location to be determined and documented at contract award.

NOAA shall deliver the vessel to the contractor’s facility or agreed upon location, and NOAA shall retrieve the vessel at the same location at the end of the period of performance. Should this work need to be performed in a location other than Patuxent River, MD, the following considerations shall be taken into account:

Deliverables shall be performed at a facility on the Chesapeake Bay or Delaware Bay and their navigable tributaries and must be within approximately 200 nautical miles (by boat) of Patuxent River, Maryland.

The port where the work is being performed should have a controlling depth of 8 feet or greater at MLLW, or should have sufficient tidal range to ensure that the boat can safely maneuver to the location where work shall be performed.

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE)

The Government will deliver the 57’ research vessel S5401 “BAY HYDRO II” to the boatyard (repair) location at a date and time agreeable to the Contractor and Government through the TPOC and COR listed in this Task Order PWS.

Fuel tanks will have residual fuel from the transit to the ship yard.

Vessel as-built drawings are provided

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance ends on January 31, 2024. The start date is negotiable, but once work begins, work shall be completed within sixty (60) business days unless other terms have been agreed upon by both the contractor and NOAA. Extending the period of performance beyond sixty (60) business days from the start, or to extend beyond January 31, 2024 requires a fully executed modification. Such modification must be fully executed prior to the end of the initial period of performance.

7.0 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (TPOC)

Officer In Charge - R/V Bay Hydro II LTJG Jane Saunders nrt.bhii@noaa.gov 302-858-6811

8.0 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

Michael Davidson

NOAA/NOS/OCS/NSD/NRB

1315 E West Hwy SSMC3, 6th Floor, Rm 6216 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Work Cell: 757-771-5305

9.0 INVOICING

All invoices should be sent to the TPOC and COR listed in this PWS

10.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Assessment and Authentication (A&A) requirements of Clause 48 CFR 1352.239-72 do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

The contractor will not access, store, process, or transmit any government privileged information. The contractor will not have access to any non-public government information systems or networks.

mailto:nrt.bhii@noaa.gov