Attachment D.1 Ferdinand Hassler FY 21 DRYDOCK REPAIR SPECIFICATION (Rev 2).pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

FY21 REPAIR AVAILABILITY

NOAA SHIP FERDNINAND R. HASSLER

S250

REVISION 2

VESSEL PARTICULARS

LENGTH (LOA): 37.7 m (123.7 ft) BREADTH AT MAIN DECK: 16.4 m (53.8 ft)

BREADTH AT PONTOON, MAX: 18.5 m (60.7 ft) DEPTH: 7.0 m (23.0 ft)

DRAFT, MAX: 3.95 m (12.96 ft) DISPLACEMENT, MAX: 744.4 tonnes (732.6 long tons)

GROSS TONNAGE (ITC): 809

HULL: Welded Steel

REVISION HISTORY

Revision Work Item Description Date Approved

‐ All Initial Release 20MAY2020 SJW

1 52431 Removed Item

1 10001,10002,10003, 30013, 40013, 10100, 10110, 50121, 10243, 10244, 10245, 60261, 10304, 20313, 10324, 20422, 20426, 20439, 10505, 10520, 60531, 10533, 1055, 10562, 10581,15831, 56311,50651, 20611, 10690, 10992, 10997

Revised Requirements, and Updated References

1 10644 Re‐Named to clarify requirement.

1 10631 Added Requirements

1 16312 Added Item 05JULY2020 SJW

2 10624, 60261, 60531 Revised Requirements

2 10460, 20130 Updated Referenced Drawings

2 10593, 26242 Added Work Items 25JUL2020 SJW

NOAA Ship FERDINAND R. HASSLER (S-250)

Work Item Index

Item Number Description SWBS REV

General Technical Requirements 10001 General Requirements for Work 001 1

10002 Clean and Gas Free Tanks 002 1

10003 Gas Free Certificates 003 1

30004 Continuation of Services (Additional Temp Services and Lay Days) 004 ‐

30013 Additional Item Requirements (ORF Growth) 013 1

40013 Additional Item Requirements (PAC Growth) 013 1

100 Series

10100 Ultrasonic Hull Thickness Gaugings 100 1

10110 Underwater Hull Preservation 110 1

11141 Buoyancy Appendage Removal and Re‐Installation 114‐1 ‐

51142 Fiberglass Repair 114‐2 ‐

50121 Cofferdam Repair 121 1

20130 Structural Modifications 130 2

20131 Non‐Skid Installation 131 ‐

200 Series

10243 ABS Tailshaft Survey 243 1

10244 Line Shaft Bearing Inspection 244 1

10245 Propeller Removal and Installation 245 1

60261 Fuel Oil Purifier Depot Maintenance 261 2

300 Series

10304 Kickpipes 304 1

20313 Battery Chargers 313 1

10324 Switchboard Inspections 324 1

10342 Heat Exchanger Cleaning 342 ‐

400 Series

20422 LED NAV Light Upgrade 422 1

20426 IMO Sounder Upgrade 426 1

20439 Closed Circuit Television Upgrade 439 1

10443 Air Operated Whistle 443 ‐

10460 Multibeam Casing Cover Plates 460 2

500 Series

10505 General Piping Repairs 505 1

10520 Valve Overhaul 520 1

10528 De‐Scale Piping 528 ‐

60531 Reverse Osmosis System Install 531 2

10533 Potable Water Tanks Preservation and Disinfection 533 1

10551 LP Air System Inspect 551 ‐

15511 Pressure Vessel Inspection 551‐1 ‐

10555 Fire Systems Inspection (Annual and 5 yr) 555 1

10562 Rudder Removal Inspection and Reinstallation 562 1

10581 Anchor Windlass Preservation 581 1

15811 Anchor and Chain Inspection 581‐1 ‐

10583 Weight Testing of Boat Davits 583 ‐

15831 Annual Life Raft Inspections 583‐1 1

10590 Weight Testing of A‐Frame and Knuckle Boom Crane 590 ‐

10593 Remove Marine Sanitation Device 593 2

600 Series

20611 Deck Tie Downs Install 611 1

10624 Weather Door Repair and Adjustment 624 2

16241 Fabricate Replacement BERP's 624‐1 ‐

26242 Weather Deck Hatch Repair 624‐2 2

20634 Tile Flooring Renew 634 ‐

26341 Carpeting Renew 634‐1 ‐

10631 Tank Survey and Preservation 631 1

56311 Float Coating Voids and Appendages 631‐1 1

16312 Topside Preservation 631‐2 1

10633 Zinc Anodes Renew 633 ‐

10644 Modular Sanitary Units Preservation 644 1

50651 Reefer‐Freezer Cross Connect 651 1

10690 Mast Scaffolding 690 1

900 Series

10992 Temporary Services 992 1

10997 Dock and Undock Ship 997 1

NOAA Ship FERDINAND R. HASSLER (S-250)

Work Item Index by CLIN

Item Number Description SWBS REV

Base ORF Item 1000 10001 General Requirements for Work 001 1

10002 Clean and Gas Free Tanks 002 1

10003 Gas Free Certificates 003 1

10100 Ultrasonic Hull Thickness Gaugings 100 1

10110 Underwater Hull Preservation 110 1

11141 Buoyancy Appendage Removal and Re‐Installation 114‐1 ‐

10243 ABS Tailshaft Survey 243 1

10244 Line Shaft Bearing Inspection 244 1

10245 Propeller Removal and Installation 245 1

10304 Kickpipes 304 1

10324 Switchboard Inspections 324 1

10342 Heat Exchanger Cleaning 342 ‐

10443 Air Operated Whistle 443 ‐

10460 Multibeam Casing Cover Plates 460 2

10505 General Piping Repairs 505 1

10520 Valve Overhaul 520 1

10528 De‐Scale Piping 528 ‐

10533 Potable Water Tanks Preservation and Disinfection 533 1

10551 LP Air System Inspect 551 ‐

15511 Pressure Vessel Inspection 551‐1 ‐

10555 Fire Systems Inspection (Annual and 5 yr) 555 1

10562 Rudder Removal Inspection and Reinstallation 562 1

10581 Anchor Windlass Preservation 581 1

15811 Anchor and Chain Inspection 581‐1 ‐

10583 Weight Testing of Boat Davits 583 ‐

15831 Annual Life Raft Inspections 583‐1 1

10590 Weight Testing of A‐Frame and Knuckle Boom Crane 590 ‐

10593 Remove Marine Sanitation Device Remove 593 2

10624 Weather Door Repair and Adjustment 624 2

16241 Fabricate Replacement BERP's 624‐1 ‐

10631 Tank Survey and Preservation 631 1

16312 Topside Preservation 631‐2 1

10633 Zinc Anodes Renew 633 ‐

10644 Modular Sanitary Units Preservation 644 1

10690 Mast Scaffolding 690 1

10992 Temporary Services 992 1

10997 Dock and Undock Ship 997 1

Base Items PAC 2000

20313 Battery Chargers 313 1

20422 LED NAV Light Upgrade 422 1

20426 IMO Sounder Upgrade 426 1

20439 Closed Circuit Television Upgrade 439 1

20130 Structural Modifications 130 2

20131 Non‐Skid Installation 131 ‐

20611 Deck Tie Downs Install 611 1

26242 Weather Deck Hatch Repair 624‐2 2

20634 Tile Flooring Renew 634 ‐

26341 Carpeting Renew 634‐1 ‐

ORF Growth 3000

30004 Continuation of Services (Additional Temp Services and Lay Days) 004 ‐

30013 Additional Item Requirements (ORF Growth) 013 1

PAC Growth 4000

40013 Additional Item Requirements (PAC Growth) 013 1

ORF Options 5000

51142 Fiberglass Repair 114‐2 ‐

50121 Cofferdam Repair 121 1

56311 Float Coating Voids and Appendages 631‐1 1

50651 Reefer‐Freezer Cross Connect 651 1

PAC Options 6000

60261 Fuel Oil Purifier Depot Maintenance 261 2

60531 Reverse Osmosis System Install 531 2

NOAA Ship FERDINAND R. HASSLER ( S250 )

GENERAL SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS

ITEM NO. 001 05JUlY2020 General Requirements for Work NOAA MEB

001 -

1. ABSTRACT

1.1. This item describes the intent, scope, general requirements, and definitions that apply to this Work

Package. These general requirements apply to all work contained in, or added to, this contract including care of the ship, sea trials, and any services provided to the ship during the contract.

2. REFERENCES

2.1. NOAA Std Spec MOC-000-1G: General Requirements for Contract Repair Work on NOAA Ships

2.2. ABS: American Bureau of Shipping "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters in

Length”

2.3. ABS: American Bureau of Shipping “Rules for Survey After Construction”

2.4. CFR: U. S. Coast Guard "Subchapter F - Marine Engineering",

2.5. 46 CFR 50 through 46 CFR 64

2.6. CFR: U. S. Coast Guard "Subchapter J - Electrical Engineering", 46 CFR 110 through 46 CFR 113

2.7. Oceanographic Research Vessel (ORV)- 46 CFR chapters 188-196

2.8. Standard: IEEE Std 45-2002, "IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric Installations on Shipboard"

2.9. CFR: 29 CFR Part 1915 OSHA Standards for Shipyard Employment

2.10. MIL. STD. MIL-C-28628D, dtd. July 1991; Camels.

2.11. MIL. STD. MIL-F-29248, dtd. 21 November 1986; Fenders, Marine, Foam Filled, Netless

2.12. NOAA Drawing No. FA01, Profiles

2.13. NOAA Drawing No. FA02, General Arrangement

2.14. MIL-I-45208 (series), Inspection Systems

2.15. Tank/ Space Work Matrix

3. ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION:

3.1. Aspects of the ship and shore support facilities as described in the work package.

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT/SERVICE: None

5. NOTES: None

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

6.1. The Government reserves the right to perform a Survey of the Offeror's facilities, during which an inspection of the in-place Quality Assurance System may be subject to examination and review.

6.2. Offerors, and the successful Contractor, are herewith notified that Regulatory Body and NOAA inspections are independent of the Contractor's function of Quality Assurance. The Contractor is not to rely upon NOAA or Regulatory Bodies or their agents to perform its quality assurance inspections or tests.

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7. STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED

7.1. SCOPE

7.1.1. This Work Package, accompanying contract, and contract guidance drawings define the scope of work to be performed.

7.1.2. In case of a difference or conflict between the referenced contract guidance drawings and the work items, the work items shall govern. Any omissions from the drawings, or from this work package, of details or work that is necessary to fulfill the intent of this work package or that is customarily performed in the industry, do not relieve the contractor from his/her obligation to perform such work.

7.1.3. Prepare working drawings, submit them to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for approval, and accomplish work in accordance with the working drawings as approved. Working drawings shall be approved prior to commencement of any work requiring such drawings. Submit a working drawing schedule. COR shall provide drawing numbers as requested by the contractor. The government shall bear the cost of regulatory body review if required.

7.1.4. Provide labor and materials necessary to complete work items in the Work Package. Rig and unrig, connect and disconnect stage and un-stage, and remove, replace, and relocate all interferences necessary to accomplish each work item in the Work Package. Unless specifically identified as GFE/GFM, equipment, material, and labor shall be Contractor furnished.

7.1.5. Perform inspections, tests, and trials to demonstrate total compliance with the Work Package requirements.

7.2. UNIVERSAL REQUIREMENTS

7.2.1. Within the scope of this Work Package, complete each work item in accordance with appropriate

General Technical Requirements (GTRs) as found in Reference 2.1.

7.2.2. Where a work item has special requirements that differ from the GTRs, the requirements of the work item shall govern. Where there are no special requirements invoked, then the GTRs shall govern.

7.2.3. Work items and Contract Guidance Drawings provided by the Government to the Contractor do not fully describe all work required to meet regulatory requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that work complies with regulatory requirements in accordance with ABS Rules for Steel Vessels Under 90m and USCG requirements. The cost of meeting regulatory requirements shall be borne by the Contractor.

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a. Schedule the services of an American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) surveyor to the extent necessary to accomplish all required inspections and technical reviews to maintain compliance with ABS class requirements. NOAA will be responsible for the cost of ABS surveyor attendance under a separate purchase agreement. Contractor shall prepare vessel for various survey parts and bear cost of re-survey due to improper/inadequate preparation. Neither Government nor Contractor shall be compensated by the other for delay of a scheduled survey if delay is caused by ABS for with neither the Government nor the Contractor is at fault.

b. All inspections shall be accomplished with the COR or other designated government representative present.

c. Where a work item requires the contractor to develop working drawings and obtain ABS review and approval of those working drawings, the contractor shall bear these costs.

7.2.4. Where a work item does not invoke any particular GTR, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to identify and perform in accordance with relevant GTRs.

7.2.5. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary compliance and approval certificates and documents and submit them to the COR. This includes but is not limited to:

a. Original stamped documents of each approved drawing for work performed during the availability.

b. Original stamped documents of each regulatory test and inspection performed during the availability.

c. A chronological file of all correspondence between the Contractor (or sub-contractor) and all regulatory bodies.

d. Prepare and submit reports, drawings, and other documents required per individual work items.

7.3 DEFINITIONS

7.3.1 Definitions. The following terms in alphabetical order shall have meanings as indicated below:

7.3.1.1 Article - means a separately lettered part of a work item of the Work Package. Articles in different items may bear the same number; hence, to identify an article completely, the item of which it is a part must be specified.

7.3.1.2 As-original - means a condition meeting the original system and manufacturer’s design.

7.3.1.3 As-Found - means the condition which was found upon close inspection by an individual with knowledge on the item(s) in question. It is intended that the observations will find all relative

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conditions, both those requiring repairs and those not. The contractor will report all conditions, normal and degraded. When reporting “As Found” condition the information shall be stated, clearly, concisely, and with enough detail so as to allow for preparation of a work statement and estimate.

Include annotated sketches, graphs, and photographs when necessary to make a report clearly understandable to the COR. Identify actual readings/dimensions taken. When a Work Item does not require a report, and one is determined to be necessary in order to produce a reliable or complete repair, submit one legible copy, in hard copy or electronic media, of a report with supporting data as early as possible in the contract period. The goal is to have required work completed within the original contract period.

7.3.1.4 As Released- means the condition of the item that exists at time it is returned to the government. Include annotated sketches, graphs, and photographs when necessary to make a report clearly understandable to the COR. Identify actual readings/dimensions taken. It shall include a summary of corrective actions made by the contractor and list any known degraded conditions.

7.3.1.5 Checkpoint: Instances that have the verbiage “CHECKPOINT” in the SOW require the contractor to verify, inspect or test the work with the COR present and obtain the COR’s approval before proceeding beyond the checkpoint element of that items work flow. Parallel work not associated with or dependent on the checkpoint element for that item may continue. Any section that does not include “CHECKPOINT” does not preclude the contractor from obtaining COR approval of a verification, inspection or test before proceeding with the work, but does not require it.

7.3.1.6

7.3.1.7 CFE and CFM - identify Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) and Contractor Furnished Material (CFM), and are used interchangeably.

7.3.1.8 COR - Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

7.3.1.9 Contracting Officer - identifies the Contracting Officer (KO) for NOAA.

7.3.1.10 Contractor - identifies the shipyard holding the prime contract for the work specified in this Work Package.

7.3.1.11 Delivery – The term “delivery” is the correct contractual term for the point in time when the Contractor accepts the ship into his custody. The point where the ship is “delivered” is stated in the Delivery, Care, Re-delivery item as it is dependent on steaming, towing, etc.

7.3.1.12 Detach or Disconnect - means to disconnect all attachments to the unit to enable the unit to be moved. Attachment points shall be tagged, identified, blanked, and protected to facilitate reinstallation. Work items do not necessarily identify interferences, and the Contractor is

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responsible for the identification and resolution of interferences affecting a detachment and subsequent movement.

7.3.1.13 Extend - See “install” definition.

7.3.1.14 General Technical Requirements (GTRs) - defines the standards of performance for work being performed by Contractors.

7.3.1.15 GFE and GFM - identify Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Government Furnished Material (GFM), and are used interchangeably.

7.3.1.16 Habitable Ship- A habitable ship requires functional galley, laundry and mess areas.

A habitable ship also requires an adequate number of living quarters, the ships office with available and functional HVAC, electrical & plumbing services. Further a habitable ship requires the absence of noise over OSHA 8 hour exposure limits (29 CFR 1910.95), noxious odors, airborne particulates or organic vapors in the crew spaces.

7.3.1.17 HAZWASTE – Hazardous wastes are those RCRA identifies in one of four hazardous waste lists (F-list – 40 CFR 261.31, K-list – 40 CFR 261.32, P-list 40 CFR 262.32, or U-list 40 CFR 261.32), or exhibits at least one of four characteristics – ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity as defined in 40 CFR Part 261, Subpart C.

7.3.1.18 Inspect-Visually evaluate the specified surface, item, part, or component for evidence of contamination, damage, excessive wear, scoring, and any other condition which could interfere with the proper operation or functioning of the surface, item, part or component.

7.3.1.19 Install, Extend, and Modify - means that the Contractor shall provide the piece of equipment, material, or system to be installed and shall provide the materials, structural supports, and labor to attach, connect, and test the equipment or system to affect a finished fully operational installation complete in all aspects. In addition:

a. When new material or equipment is not specified by type, the material or equipment shall be identical to the existing. When “install” is used with reference to GFE, conditions of the above definition except the requirement to provide the piece of equipment are applicable.

b. Work items do not necessarily identify interferences and the Contractor is responsible for the identification and resolution of interferences affecting the installation by temporarily removing, reinstalling, or relocating interferences. The Contractor shall temporarily remove, permanently relocate, alter, and reroute all interferences, including, but not limited to, ductwork, piping, wireways, fixtures, insulation, joiner linings, equipment, furniture, etc., to facilitate finished fully operational installations and modifications covered by this Work Package. In the event that piping, ductwork, equipment, linings, GENERAL SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS etc., must be temporarily removed to facilitate installation of new or modified work, the Contractor shall subsequently reinstall same in an “as original” condition. This includes but is not limited to painting of steel, restoring floor coverings and joiner work, painting, replacing items and equipment removed for access, plugging wiring and pipe penetrations, and restoring all other disturbed areas to match the surrounding areas.

Disturbed coating shall be repaired.

7.3.1.20 Interference - means any object(s), equipment(s), system(s), or component(s) that must be temporarily removed and reinstalled, relocated, modified or designed around to facilitate the installation of new or modified equipment or systems.

7.3.1.21 Labor and Materials - means labor, materials, plant facilities, supervision, services, equipment, and any other resources required to accomplish the specified work.

7.3.1.22 Manifests - are the official shipping document forms originated and signed by the generators, transporters, and operators of the hazardous waste disposal facility as required by Federal, state, or local regulations.

7.3.1.23 NOAA – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7.3.1.24 NOAA Drawing - means Contract Guidance Drawing.

7.3.1.25 COR approval - indicates only that the general method of construction and detailing as presented by the Contractor appear to be satisfactory and will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of any error.

7.3.1.26 MOC – identifies the NOAA Marine Operations Center.

7.3.1.27 Modify - See “Install” definition.

7.3.1.28 NDT – Non-Destructive Testing. Non-destructive testing shall be accomplished to satisfy ABS and USCG requirements for all weld repairs, hull inserts or structural installations.

Testing shall utilize currently calibrated equipment and certificated testing personnel.

7.3.1.29 None additional or None - means that there are no additional requirements beyond those contained in the GTRs and Work Items that make up the Work Package. Where specific requirements are set forth in Articles 6.0, 7.0 or 8.0 of a work item, such requirements are in addition to those requirements listed in the GTRs and work items that make up the Work Package.

7.3.1.30 Or equal - means that components, materials or equipment shall be equivalent in terms of performance (flow rate, pressure, heat transfer characteristics, etc.), services required (power, GENERAL SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS cooling water, HVAC, etc.), compatibility with interrelated systems and arrangements, and supportability over the service life of the components or equipment. In the case of component, material or equipment substitution for those items noted in the Contract Guidance Drawings or Work Package, the Contractor shall submit a written request delineating the design and performance data on both the specified and substituted piece of equipment for COR approval and if approved. The Contractor shall take full contractual and technical responsibility for ensuring installation of the components, materials or equipment are compatibility with the interrelated systems.

7.3.1.31 Piping- A system of pipe, tube, elbows, tees, valves, couplings, and other pipe fittings, etc. Unless otherwise specified in the detailed item description, all piping systems and components shall comply with material and installation requirements of reference 2.7.

7.3.1.32 Qualified Welders – Welders, whether contractor or subcontractor provided, shall hold qualification documentation from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and United States Coast Guard (USCG) for the material to be welded. Welding procedures shall be approved by the ABS Surveyor for the particular applications.

7.3.1.33 Re-delivery – The term “re-delivery” means the point in time that the COR accepts the ship back from the Contractor.

7.3.1.34 Refurbish - means to temporarily remove, disassemble, clean, inspect, and submit an as-found condition report; further, upon approval of the COR, the contractor shall lubricate, reassemble the unit, equipment or system, set and adjust in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, test the unit, equipment, or system to demonstrate proper function to the manufacturer’s specifications, and submit an as-released condition report. The reinstalled refurbished unit, equipment, or system shall be fully operational and complete in all aspects. New screws, bolts, nuts, washers, gaskets, packing, pins, keys, seals, valve stems, bearings, “o” rings, and shims shall be used when reassembling and reinstalling the unit, equipment, or system. Additional information concerning the location of equipment refurbishment, special processes to be used in the refurbishment, and additional parts to be replaced during refurbishment shall be as specified in the individual work items.

7.3.1.35 Reinstall - means that the Contractor shall provide labor and material to install a piece of equipment, material, or system after the equipment, material, or system was temporarily removed, relocated, modified, or refurbished. The requirements of an installation as set forth in paragraphs 7.3.1.18, 7.3.1.18.a, and 7.3.1.18.b above with regard to completeness, operation, testing, the identification and resolution of interference’s, etc. also apply to a reinstallation.

7.3.1.36 Relocate - means to provide labor and materials to detach the unit, equipment, or system and to reinstall the same unit, equipment, or system at a new or modified location. The requirements of an installation as set forth in paragraphs 7.3.1.19, 7.3.1.19.a, and 7.3.1.19.b above

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with regard to completeness, operation, testing, the identification and resolution of interferences, etc.

also apply to relocation.

7.3.1.37 Remove or Ripout - means to provide labor and materials to disconnect, detach, and transfer the unit, equipment, materials, or system in its entirety off the ship as specified in the GTR.

Supports, stuffing tubes, collars, and other appurtenances shall be removed by burning, chipping, or cutting when a Work Item requires machinery, piping, wiring, ducting, structure, outfitting, joiner, or equipment removal. Areas affected by removals/ripouts shall be restored as set forth in paragraph 7.3.1.38.b:

a. When the Work Package requires the removal of machinery, piping, wiring, ducting, structure, outfitting, joiner, or equipment removal, supports, stuffing tubes, collars, and other appurtenances shall be removed by burning, chipping, or cutting, stubs, rough spots, and other surface irregularities shall be ground smooth and flush with adjacent surfaces. Once tasked work in the affected area is complete, the areas affected by the removal shall be restored to the condition before the removal action. This includes but is not limited to painting of steel, restoring floor coverings and joiner work, painting, replacing items and equipment removed for access, plugging wiring and pipe penetrations, and restoring all other disturbed areas to match the surrounding areas. Disturbed coatings shall be repaired to match the surrounding area.

b. After removing the machinery, piping, wiring, ducting, structure, outfitting, joiner, or equipment removal, supports, stuffing tubes, collars, or other appurtenances, watertight or firezone boundaries shall be reestablished. Holes in oil tight, watertight, and gas tight boundaries and structural bulkheads shall be blanked with flush inserts providing structural integrity and tightness equal to that which they replace. Holes in non-structural steel and steel joiner bulkheads may be blanked with lapped plates.

c. When the electrical wiring requiring removal joins a circuit that is not being removed (i.e. at a junction box), the electrical wiring or cable shall be entirely removed to the junction point.

All other attachments including but not limited to fasteners, supports, and brackets shall be entirely removed. When electric cable is designated for removal, it shall be physically and electrically traced to the power source and the circuit deenergized before removing the cable.

When cable is removed from multiple cable runs, the remaining cables shall be bound and strapped.

7.3.1.38 Replace or Renew - means to remove the unit, equipment, or systems including interferences, and to install a new unit, equipment, or system which is either identical to or equal to that which was removed; the installation shall include but not be limited to any hook-ups, supports, and adapters, which are required to affect a finished fully operational installation complete in all aspects.

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7.3.1.39 Restore - means to perform those processes (including but not limited to weld build-up, chrome plate, machine, grind, lap, NDT, etc.) which are required to return a component to the manufacturer’s specifications regarding dimensions, tolerances, angles, surface finish and clearances.

7.3.1.40 Section - means major part of the Work Package and shall include a group of related work items.

7.3.1.41 Specification - means either a single work item or a complete set of work items.

7.3.1.42 Tag out - means a procedure to both notify personnel that tagged-out equipment, components, or systems are either isolated or not in a normal operating condition and to prevent injury to personnel, improper operation, or damage to the tagged-out equipment, components, or systems.

7.3.1.43 Temporary Installation or Temporarily Install - means to provide labor and materials to install the unit, material, equipment or system to completely provide the function described in the individual Work Item, and to remove the same unit, material, equipment or system prior to redelivery of vessel or to satisfactorily meet the requirements of the individual Work Item(s). All the requirements of an installation and removal with regard to completeness, operation, testing, the identification and resolution of interferences, disconnection, detachment and transfer of the unit, material, equipment, or system in its entirety off the ship as specified in the GTR apply to a temporary installation and subsequent removal.

7.3.1.44 Temporary Removal or Temporary Remove - means to provide labor and material to disconnect and move the unit, equipment, or system from its initial location, and to reinstall the same unit, equipment, or system either in the same location or elsewhere on the ship as described in the Work Package. All the requirements of an installation as set forth in paragraphs 7.3.1.19, 7.3.1.19.a, and 7.3.1.19.b with regard to completeness, operation, testing, the identification and resolution of interferences, etc. also apply to a temporary removal and reinstallation.

7.3.1.45 Work item or item - means a separately numbered part of the Work Package describing a discrete portion of the work to be accomplished.

7.3.1.46 Work Package - means the entire written portion of the contract including the contract provisions, work items, and the GTRs.

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7.4 APPROACH BERTH AND MOORING

7.4.1 The following vessel characteristics and expected arrival conditions are provided:

Expected arrival draft:

a. Fwd: 3.85m

b. Aft: 3.85m

c. Highest Point Above Baseline: 22 m (Mast)

7.4.2 Principal Characteristics:

LENGTH OVERALL 37.7 m (123.7 ft) BREADTH MAIN DECK 16.4 m (53.8 ft) BREADTH PONTOON 18.5 m (60.7 ft) DRAFT (Design Waterline) 3.85 m (12.6 ft) FULL LOAD DISPLACEMENT 744.4 tonnes (732.6 long tons)

7.4.3 The ship must be afforded a safe approach, secure berth, and safe mooring at all times.

7.4.4 APPROACH:

7.4.4.1 The ship shall be afforded an unobstructed approach to the Contractor’s facility

(plant); including rented, leased, subcontracted facilities, or the facilities of any subcontractor where the vessel will be berthed and moored, for any part of the performance period. There must be no danger of the ship grounding, or alliding with all overhead obstructions during transit. This applies for delivery to the Contractor, redelivery to the Government, or any inter/intra facility transits.

7.4.4.2 Consistent with ship’s draft condition, the ship shall remain afloat with out any danger of grounding and avoid alliding with all overhead obstructions during all transits.

7.4.4.3 A minimum “Air Draft” clearance of not less than one (1) Foot shall be afforded between the highest vertical projection of the vessel at mean high water, all bridges and any cables passing above/across the marked channel along the entire route.

7.4.4.4 The minimum amount of water under the deepest / lowest projection from keel baseline at all times and all tides during transit/approach shall be as follows:

a. From the sea buoy to a point in the navigable channel where the contractor takes delivery of the vessel, minimum clearance shall be 3 Feet of water under the lowest projection at mean low water.

b. From the point in the navigable channel where the Contractor takes delivery of the vessel, and vessel has Pilot aboard with adequate tug support to proceed dead stick to the intended

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pier, minimum clearance shall be 2 Feet of water under the lowest projection at mean low water.

7.4.4.5 Offerors shall furnish current depth soundings for the approach to the pier and/or dry-dock from the main channel. Soundings must indicate the depths over the full length of the approach, from the point in the navigable channel where the contractor takes delivery of the vessel to the pier and/or drydock at a maximum of one hundred (100) foot intervals. Adequate breadth of soundings shall be provided to demonstrate sufficient underwater clearance for vessel arrival, departure and any required turning evolutions. Approach soundings shall be considered current if taken within two hundred and seventy (270) days from the date of issue of the solicitation.

7.4.4.6 All information must be readily available to clearly chart the progress of the ship from arrival at the port to safe mooring or dry-docking. The ship must be afforded safe access and egress to and from the Contractor’s pier and/or dry-dock.

7.4.5 BERTH:

7.4.5.1 Consistent with ship’s anticipated arrival drafts, the ship shall remain afloat (except when dry-docked), with no danger of grounding during the entire performance period. The Contractor's assigned berth for the vessel shall be at a suitable pier where the ship will remain afloat (not resting on the bottom) at all times. The minimum amount of water under the deepest / lowest projections from keel baseline at all times while at the pier and all tides shall be no less than three (3) feet of water. The ship must be afloat during any anticipated severe weather.

7.4.6 MOORING:

7.4.6.1 The ship shall be provided a safe and secure mooring capable of withstanding the force of winds at a speed of 40 knots received perpendicularly on the beam at drafts consistent with minimum acceptable dry-docking displacement or the light load condition, (which ever is greater as stated in the solicitation). Not less than seventy five percent (75%) of the ship shall be along side the pier.

Should any portion of the ship extend beyond the pier, a minimum of three (3) separate additional mooring points shall be provided for each extension. These shall be in addition to those on the pier. The additional mooring points shall be distributed on both the Port and Starboard sides of the ship.

7.4.6.2 Offerors must submit with their proposal all information relative to mooring facilities.

Information must include the following characteristics of the mooring arrangement:

a. Location, pier number and/or name, street address, city, and state with geographic reference to current Navigational chart using longitude and latitude.

b. Length

c. Width

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d. Locations, type, design and proof test loads for all mooring fittings, e.g., bollards, bits, cleats, deadmen, etc.

e. The arrangement of all mooring lines between the ship and mooring securements.

f. The angle of the mooring lines between the ship and each mooring securement point.

g. Quantity, size, locations and securement method of all camels and fenders.

h. General construction characteristics including: type, location, quantity of pilings; surface type and condition; location and sizes of drains; buildings and structures (sheds); width of apron and access limits for vehicles.

i. All permanently installed services, e.g.’, shore power, fire water mains, potable water lines, telephone lines, steam, compressed air. In addition, the locations where portable services equipment (when necessary), will be parked shall be indicated.

j. Location of and distances to nearest fire alarm call boxes.

k. Fences and gates

l. Each Offeror shall draw the ship to scale, in the exact location it will occupy during the performance period, using the ship characteristics given in this solicitation on the mooring chart.

7.4.6.3 Documentation of design load calculations for mooring appurtenances shall be furnished. Calculations shall demonstrate design and construction to be capable of withstanding wind speeds of 64 to 118 knots, when received perpendicularly on the beam (at drafts consistent with minimum acceptable dry-docking displacement or the light load condition, (which ever condition in the solicitation creates the greater sail area), and not be torn out.

7.4.6.4 In those instances where the documentation of the design loads for securement appurtenances cannot be provided, furnish copies of the most recent test certificates. Test certificates shall be considered recent if tests were conducted within five (5) years of the date of issue of the solicitation, and the pier has not been subject to collision or weather-related damage. NOAA charts or excerpts of such documents will not be accepted.

7.4.6.5 All mooring appurtenances regardless of design type, i.e., bollards, bitts, or cleats, must be in an upright position and have bases or pedestals in sound condition without any broken securement bolt holes in the base mounting flanges. All securements (bolts, washers, nuts, etc.) shall be installed tightly in place, and in good condition. All arms and horns shall be in place with none missing, broken, bent, misshaped or distorted. Concrete foundations shall be in sound condition without excessive spalling and cracks or chipped and damaged concrete. Damage due to spalling, cracking, and chipping over ten percent of a foundation’s area is not acceptable. Wood and pier mooring appurtenance foundations, stringpiece mountings and support structures shall be in sound condition without cracks, rips, splits, or missing portions.

7.4.6.6 All information must be readily available to clearly ascertain the safety afforded by the mooring arrangement offered the ship.

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7.4.6.7 Camels and/or fenders: Camels and/or fenders shall be used at all times to breast out (separate) the ship from the pier. Camels may be single or multiple, of hardwood in accordance with reference

2.10. Fenders shall be of the suspended foam filled design in accordance with or equal to reference 2.11, or solid rubber dock suspended type. Floating camels and /or suspended fenders shall be a minimum of six (6) feet wide/ diameter and six (6) feet long. Dock mounted fenders shall provide for a minimum clearance of SIX (6) feet.

7.4.6.8 The quantity and frequency of placement for camels/fenders shall be no less than one camel/fender for each 40 feet of the ship’s length over all, and adequate to protect the ship form contacting the side of the pier. In instances where it is necessary to breast the ship out from the pier by use of a barge to facilitate achieving adequate depth of water for berthing, or when a floating crane is brought alongside in performing a work item(s), the barge or crane shall be fended off from the side of the ship by use of camels or fenders. Truck or heavy construction machinery tires are not acceptable.

7.4.6.9 During the course of this repair/overhaul period, no other ship will be docked alongside of or tied up to this vessel, nor shall this ship be docked alongside of or tied up to any floating dry-dock.

7.4.6.10 Shifting of the ship from one mooring berth to another causes disruption of services to the ship and interferes with work and schedules of the crew. Unless specifically approved by the Contracting Officer, no more than one mooring shift (dry docking and refloating excluded) of the ship shall be made during the contract period.

7.4.6.11 When shifting of the ship is required, the COR and Commanding Officer shall be given a minimum of two (2) days advance notice of the proposed shift.

7.4.6.12 Except when drydocking and refloating the ship, all shifting of the ship shall be performed only during regular work days and hours.

7.4.6.13 All mooring spaces to be used by the ship shall be under the complete and legal control of the Contractor. If the Contractor proposed to use any mooring space which is not owned by the Contractor, a legally binding lease or agreement must be signed by the owner which clearly gives the Contractor complete control of the mooring for the entire period of the contract, including any time extensions which may be approved by the Contracting Officer. A copy of the agreement will be required to be submitted as part of the pre-award survey.

7.5 TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

7.5.1 CONTRACTOR INSPECTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

7.5.1.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN/MANUAL: The Contractor shall document his inspection system, identifying the method of implementing the requirements contained herein.

Implementation of the Contractor's System shall be through a Quality Assurance Plan or Manual. The

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Quality Assurance Plan or Manual will be approved for use by the Senior Shipyard Official and shall be available for review by the Government prior to the initiation of productive work. It shall meet the following minimum requirements including:

a. A functional organization chart showing overall company management.

b. The quality assurance organization.

c. A description of the Contractor's Quality Control System.

d. The assignment of specific responsibility for the following elements of Quality Control including written procedures specifying the methods of implementation;

i. Performance and witnessing of tests and inspections.

ii. Preparation and maintenance of records.

iii. Control of non-conforming material.

iv. Corrective action system.

v. Receipt inspection.

vi. Subcontractor control.

7.5.2 TEST & INSPECTIONS

7.5.2.1 Inspection personnel shall be qualified to perform the duties assigned and authorized to make an accept/reject determination for the Contractor.

a. Submit a list of Contractor personnel authorized to witness, and accept the sign off inspection and tests listed on Contractors Test & Inspection Records (TIR's). Include personnel title/position in corporate structure.

b. Submit a list of subcontractor firms which are authorized to independently witness, accept and sign off inspections and tests listed on TIR's on behalf of the Contractor.

c. The Contractor shall verify that all tests, inspections and work conform to contract requirements prior to presentation to the COR for acceptance. In the event that specific criteria are not provided in the work item, the Contractor shall verify that the tests, inspections or work meet Regulatory Body Requirements (ABS, USCG, etc.) prior to presentation to the COR for acceptance.

7.5.2.2 Final determination of acceptability shall be made by the COR.

7.5.3 DOCUMENTATION

7.5.3.1 Weight Control Report: The contractor shall calculate the overall weight, LCG, VCG, and TCG modification resulting from this contract.

7.5.3.2 The Contractor shall provide a summary report to the COTR indicating the total weight in pounds of each item and a breakdown of their locations by deck, frame, distance from centerline, and height off deck using a report format similar to the example below.

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Example weight report table.

7.5.3.3 If the nature of the work prohibits tracking of individual components and if written approval is received by COR, the Contractor may use the Ship’s hydrostatic sensitivity and two sets of freeboard and water density measurements to calculate the overall weight, LCG, and TCG change. The Contractor shall ensure the condition of the ship, excluding work performed as part of this contract, is identical in all respects to the condition of the vessel upon arrival to the Contractor’s facility.

7.5.3.4 The Contractor shall provide the final weight report in MS Excel format no later than

5 calendar days before the scheduled sea trial.

7.5.4 CONTRACTOR INSPECTION RECORDS

7.5.4.1 The Contractor shall prepare a Test & Inspection Record (TIR) for each specification item in the contract which requires productive work. TIR's at a minimum shall, include the following:

a. Identification by Solicitation/Contract Number, Ship name and Government Work Item Number.

b. Identification of each unit to be inspected by name, number, and location (e.g.

Number 2 SSDG, Port Condenser, Hydro Winch Number 2, etc). Where multiple units are contained within a work item, an entry on the TIR shall be made for each unit.

c. The listing of each specific inspection attribute, method of inspection or test and the acceptance/rejection criteria.

d. Acceptability or rejection of each inspection attribute shall be indicated and shall be signed and dated by authorized personnel.

e. All TIR's shall be updated as work progresses and maintained current to within twenty-four (24) hours.

7.5.4.2 Test and Inspection Records (TIR's) are also required for all work associated with:

a. All Pre-priced Option Items (at the lowest line item level) which are activated by Change Orders.

b. All Change Orders issued.

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7.5.4.3 The price for all QA required by Option Items shall be contained within the lowest line item level prices.

7.5.4.4 Inspection Attributes: The Contractor shall list, on the TIR, all tests and inspections contained in each work item. In addition, the Contractor shall include the following types of inspection required by the work item:

a. All pertinent tolerances, clearances and conditions found upon disassembly/opening of equipment, machinery components or spaces.

b. All in process verification, including refit/final tolerances, clearances, alignment, tests, cleanliness and internal condition prior to closure, fit-up and welding.

c. All verification of item completion including prerequisite for operational testing (i.e., lubrication, continuity checks, rotation) and final supporting data.

d. NOAA approval points on all inspections.

7.5.5 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS

7.5.5.1 The Contractor shall maintain records of completed TIR's, including inspection records generated by all subcontractors for a period of ninety (90) days after contract completion.

7.5.5.2 The records shall document the specific inspection actions or tests and provide objective quality evidence of completed work and form the basis for acceptance of the work.

7.5.5.3 The records shall include documentation of Contractor rejected work, corrective action taken and objective quality evidence which the Contractor offers as assurance of the conformance to the work item specifications.

7.5.5.4 The records shall include documentation of Contractor inspection/test failures, corrective action taken and objective quality evidence which the Contractor offers as assurance of the conformance to the work item specifications.

7.5.5.5 Records provided by subcontractors may be incorporated in the inspection and test documentation, or if maintained as separate documentation, shall be referenced therein and be readily available for review by the Government.

7.5.5.6 The inspection record shall, for each Work Item, reference any Quality Deficiency

Records (QDRs) issued by the COR. All QDRs require a written response from the Contractor to the Government.

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7.5.5.7 During the performance period of the Contract, records shall be maintained at a location accessible to the site of the work. The records shall be available for review by the Government during weekday and weekend hours consistent with regular day shift, (approximately 0630-1800).

Records shall also be available for Government’s review during the 90 days following Contract completion.

7.5.5.8 Contractor's inspection records are an integral part of the work. Therefore, the CO and COR will consider the Work Item incomplete if the Contractor's documentation and records are not complete. Records shall include all TIR's subcontractor inspection reports, material certificates and receipt inspection records.

7.5.6 CORRECTIVE ACTION

7.5.6.1 The Contractor's corrective action shall provide for prompt correction of defects whether found by the Government or by the Contractor's or subcontractor's personnel. When such defects are reported by the Government and require a written response, the Contractor shall provide prompt written response indicating corrective action taken or the date by which a specific corrective action will be complete. The Contractor's corrective action shall provide for the correction of the cause of defects in work or procedures reported by Government to Contractor by Quality Deficiency Report (QDRs) or by letter.

7.5.7 SUBCONTRACTOR CONTROL & EVALUATION

7.5.7.1 The Contractor shall establish procedures for selection of subcontractors and control of subcontractor quality, including:

a. Procedures for selection of qualified subcontractors, based on evaluation and assessment of the subcontractor's quality control, facilities and available resources, as appropriate, to perform the specific type of work.

b. Procedures for transmittal of all technical, design and quality requirements to the subcontractor. Quality requirements shall include the inspection and tests required by the Work Item as well as Contractor inspection at the subcontractor's plant when such action is necessary to assure product conformance.

7.5.8 REGULATORY INSPECTIONS

7.5.8.1 The Contractor shall ensure all Regulatory Body mandated inspections are arranged for and conducted.

a. During the performance of the contract the Contractor will be responsible for notifying both ABS and USCG and coordinating and scheduling their inspections.

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b. Timely arrangements for the attendance of regulatory body representatives are a mandatory requirement of this item.

c. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 72 hours prior to any inspection requiring ABS and/or USCG presence to allow for coordination and shall provide personal and equipment necessary to conduct all required tests and inspections.

d. The NOAA COR shall be notified of all pending inspections by ABS and/or USCG and such inspections shall be scheduled to allow for attendance of the NOAA COR or other designated representative.

7.5.9 NOAA INSPECTIONS

7.5.10 The Contractor shall provide for notification to the COR or his duly authorized representative for all tests requiring NOAA attendance.

a. When specification items require that the COR or his representative (i.e., Port Engineer, Chief Marine Engineer and others that may be designated by the item) accept and/or witness in process work, completed work, testing or inspections, the Contractor shall provide notification to the designated personnel at least four (4) but not more than twenty four (24) hours in advance of the work sequence to be witnessed or approved.

b. The Contractor shall request and will receive written approval from COR for witnessing and approving work outside normal NOAA day shift hours, which are 0800 to 1700, or on weekends or holidays. Such requests shall be made at least four (4) hours before the end of the last preceding regular work shift.

c. Notification of tests/inspections is a mandatory requirement. Identification of tests/inspections on the

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