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Statement of Work – Yard Services NOAA Research Vessel Gannet

A] GENERAL INFORMATION:

1] This Statement of Work contains the requirements for shipyard services on the NOAA Research Vessel Gannet, hull number R5202.

2] The general characteristics of the vessel are as follows:

3] All work shall be accomplished dock-side at the vessel’s home port, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah GA, 31411. The performance period is from date of award to 45 days after award.

4] Coordination of the work schedules is the responsibility of the contractor to avoid any delays or disruptions. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, and services required to complete the work. Where parts are replaced, the contractor shall install new and unused OEM parts in all cases unless exceptions are submitted in writing and approved by the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

5] The government reserves the right to award some or all tasks defined herein.

6] All work performed shall 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.

7] In the event defects or damage unrelated to the work tasks defined below are discovered, the contractor shall submit a Condition Found Report (CFR) to the TPOC. The CFR will define the problem, the corrective actions needed, the cost for that work (separated into labor, materials, services, and total), and the impact to the performance period.

8] All work performed on the vessel shall be accomplished as described below unless alternatives are presented in writing BEFORE the work commences, and are agreed to by NOAA. Any work that does not adhere to the descriptions shall be redone at the contractor’s expense within the defined period of performance.

9] Quoters are strongly encouraged to inspect the vessel and satisfy themselves as to all general and local conditions that may impact the cost of the work. In no event shall a failure to inspect the vessel constitute grounds for a claim after award of the purchase order. Contact the TPOC listed in section C.3 below to arrange a site visit.

B] SPECIFIC WORK TASKS

1] Engine and generator service A] Inspect the two Cummins QSC8.3 main engines and attached ZF 305-3A transmissions, and perform routine maintenance per Cummins and ZF standards for the hours on the machinery, to include:

1) Visual inspection of entire engine and transmission

2) Lab samples of engine and transmission oils

3) Visually inspect main engine vibration dampers

4) Inspect all pulleys and belts

5) Inspect water pumps

6) Inspect mounts Report any adverse findings on the machinery to the TPOC and provide a written report describing all work performed.

B] Inspect the Cummins 21.5 MKDR generator, and perform routine maintenance per Cummins standards for the hours on the machine, to include:.

1) Visual inspection of entire engine and transmission

2) Lab samples of engine oil

3) Inspect all pulleys and belts

4) Inspect water pumps

5) Inspect mounts Report any adverse findings on the machinery to the TPOC and provide a written report describing all work performed.

2] Fire-fighting equipment service A] Complete annual inspection, and testing where required, of all portable fire extinguishers installed in the vessel. Provide new inspection tags on all units in accordance with USCG requirements. Provide the TPOC with a written report of all work conducted.

B] Complete annual inspection and testing of the two Fireboy marine extinguishing systems located in the port and starboard engine rooms. Ensure the systems function automatically as intended, and that all devices triggered by the systems also perform as intended. Provide new inspection tags on all units in accordance with USCG requirements. Provide the TPOC with a written report of all work conducted.

3] Life raft service Unship one each life raft and transport to local inspection and servicing company authorized for the brand of raft. The third party shall inspect and perform annual service on the raft on contractor’s account. Reinstall life raft upon return, taking particular care to orient the raft correctly with regard to drainage holes. The contractor shall coordinate raft transport with approved third-party inspection service. Provide written inspection and service report to TPOC upon completion.

C] OTHER INFORMATION

1] IT Security Requirements The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements of 48 CFR 1352.239-73 do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. The Contractor will not be accessing US government computers or IT systems for this effort. The Contractor will not be accessing any information that is not within the public domain for this effort. The contractor will not be processing, transmitting or storing privileged access information (i.e., non-public) in carrying out the tasks of this contract.

2] Award basis The award will be firm fixed price purchase order and evaluation will be low price technically acceptable. The contractor must demonstrate past performance in working with aluminum high speed catamaran vessels.

3] NOAA Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Cassidy Ring Vessel Operations Coordinator Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (w): (912) 657-0526 (m): (508) 446-1774 (e): cassidy.ring@noaa.gov

4] Government Point of Contact