0455_A_GMDSS Casualty Tech Assist.docx

USNS JOHN LEWIS

(T-AO 205)

COMMUNICATION AND NAVIGATION AIDS N32205-25-X-XXXX

8 APRIL 2025

WI NO. 0455 CATEGORY "A" MSC/BJD

GMDSS CASUALTY TECH ASSIST

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 Provide emergency technical assist visit from authorized Cobham Satcom/Sailor manufacturers’ representative to provide technical service, parts and labor in order to fully restore the INMARSAT C within GMDSS in accordance with SOLAS and ABS criteria.

2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES

2.1 References

2.1.1 SOLAS Publication, Chapter V, Regulation 18.8

2.1.2 Tech Manual No. SE061-AA-MMC-010, Survival Radio Sailor SP3520 VHF GMDSS Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual (copy contained onboard)

2.1.3 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 80.

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION

3.1 Item location/Quantity

3.2 Manufacturers Data

3.2.1 Cobhan Satcom Sailor SP3520 GMDSS

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES

4.1 None

5.0 NOTES

5.1 The contractor and all subcontractors, regardless of tier must consult the General Technical Requirements (GTR) to determine applicability to this work item. In performance of this work item, the contractor and all subcontractors regardless of tier must comply with the requirements of all applicable GTR’s including but not limited to GTR’s 1-7, 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29.

5.2 The requirements of this tasking and all work items contained within the task shall not be considered satisfactorily completed until all required data sheets; enclosures and a signed copy of ship’s acceptance has been delivered to the MSC technical representative.

5.3 Performance Period: 18 – 20 APRIL 2025

5.3 Performance Location: OCONUS, Guam.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

6.1 All work performed shall be to the satisfaction of the Master and the Chief Engineer.

6.2 Manufacturer’s representative to submit trip report to principle port engineer, onsite MSC Rep and Chief Engineer detailing conditions found and troubleshooting effort required to complete repairs within 48 hours of departing vessel.

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED

7.1 Request authorized technical representative from a Cobhan Satcom Sailor authorized manufacturing representative on board the USNS JOHN LEWIS to restore/replace the GMDSS failed INMARSAT C antenna. Manufacturers’ representative is to provide all equipment, material, travel, labor and OEM parts required to repair the INMARSAT C antenna system to 100% capability and demonstrate proper operation to the ships Master/Chief Mate or designated representative.

7.2 At a minimum the contractor shall provide the following equipment;

7.2.1 INMARSAT C ANTENNA, SAILOR 3027 Antenna (S-403027C Cloned). Antenna is to be preprogrammed prior to installation.

7.3 Contractor shall configure the new antenna with serial number for incorporation to the onboard GMDSS to meet safety at sea requirements.

7.4 Contractor shall provide all labor to remove the old faulty antenna, install the new Contractor furnished antenna, repair the INMARSAT C antenna system to 100% capability and demonstrate proper operation to the ship’s Master/Chief Mate or designated representative.

7.5 Manufacturer's Representative:

7.5.1 The following are known sources for the MFR REP:

NAVTECH Marine Electronics 293 Kalihi Street Honolulu, HI 96819-3938 POC: Barney Kagle / Karl Haydon Phone: (808) 848-7600 Cell: (804)436-4255 Karl.Haydon@navtechmarine.com

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

8.1 None additional