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STATEMENT OF WORK

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) Shipyard Repairs for NOAA R/V Caretta

1. BACKGROUND

The Contractor shall provide shipyard repair services for NOAA R/V Caretta (F 5801). The R/V Caretta is a Small Research Vessel owned and operated by the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, under the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). (fig.1)

Vessel Characteristics:

− LOA: 58 feet − Beam: 17 feet − Draft: 7.0 feet − Displacement Tonnage: 50 Tons − Hull Material: Steel − Homeport: NOAA Dock Facility, 202 Delmas Ave., Pascagoula, MS 39567

2. SCOPE/OBJECTIVE

This maintenance is necessary to increase the life cycle of the vessel and it will allow the vessel to continue safely performing the missions of the NOAA, Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC).

3. SITE VISIT

Potential offerors are strongly encouraged to inspect the vessel to understand the expected work requirements being requested.

The vessel will be available for a site visit inspection at 202 Delmas Ave in Pascagoula, MS

August 17, 2026 through August 21, 2026 between 08:00 -14:00:00 CDT.

Contractors MUST call to schedule a visit. Please contact:

Kendall Falana at (251) 591-9351 or by e-mail Kendall.m.falana@noaa.gov

Michael Hendon at (228) 313-9941 or by e-mail Michael.hendon@noaa.gov

4. COMPLIANCE

All work shall be performed in strict compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws and USCG regulations.

5. GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

The Onsite Government Point of Contact (GPOC) is Kendall Falana at (228)366-4000. The GPOC will monitor the work performed by the Contractor and keep the Contracting Officer informed of the Contractor’s performance.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND GEOGRAPHIC CONSIDERATIONS

The period of performance shall be from October 5, 2026 through November 13, 2026. While in the shipyard Government employees shall conduct minor maintenance task when such work does not conflict nor interfere with the Contractor’s obligations. Contractor work shall take precedence.

Vessel crew normal workdays are Monday through Friday except US Federal Holidays. Crew schedules work eight (8) hours per day, 40 hours per week. Core hours of work are from 0700 to 15:30 daily, but can be adjusted to suit the Contractor.

mailto:Kendall.m.falana@noaa.gov mailto:Michael.hendon@noaa.gov

The Contractor shall inform vessel crew of weather or security closures, as well as last minute schedule changes.

All repairs and maintenance shall be performed at a local shipyard within a 50-mile commuting radius of the vessel’s homeport in Pascagoula, MS. The GPOC will be available during normal work days of the contract period and commute to and from the shipyard.

7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT

The government shall make the vessel available at the agreed place and time. The Government shall provide the following items:

-Main shaft cutlass bearing. The government shall not furnish any other materials, services, equipment, labor, or facilities to fulfill this contract, except as otherwise indicated. The Contractor shall provide all materials, services, equipment, labor, and facilities necessary to perform the work specified.

8. TASKS

The Contractor shall install, remove, repair or restore, and replace items identified in tasks below. All paint applications shall be applied as per manufacture’s recommendations for PPG Industries Paint applications and approved by the paint manufacturer’s local representative (Randy Stroecker (251)-421- 2772). The Contractor shall furnish all labor, services, and associated materials, and remove and replace all interferences necessary to complete identified tasks. No changes are allowed without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

All sandblasted metal shall be primed on the same day as blasted. All surfaces prepped for painting or recoating shall be inspected and approved by both, the GPOC and the paint manufacturer’s local representative before painting.

The Contractor shall:

8.1 Haul out and securely block vessel, remove all zinc anodes (Approximately 36 each), the Contractor may leave minimal existing welded tabs for re-installation of new anodes, then pressure wash the hull from the waterline down to include the keel, rudder and nozzle. After completion of Task 8.3, the Contractor shall install new 12 lb weld on Aluminum anodes (Approximately 36 each) by welding in the exact places as the removed anodes. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the removed zinc anodes.

8.2 The Contractor shall prepare the vessel’s equipment prior to any sandblasting or painting to prevent damage. The following equipment shall be covered and taped with adequate materials to prevent damage or intrusion of sand, dust or paint overspray:

- All rigging lights

- Both Generator and Main Engine Exhaust tips

- Rooftop air conditioner

- All vents

- Trawl winch

- All Windows

- All vessel discharges, intakes, and drains shall be plugged.

- All coverings shall be inspected and approved by the Onsite Government Technical Point of

Contact prior to beginning any blasting.

8.3 Blast and paint the hull from the waterline to the keel to include the rudder and Kort nozzle to SSPC-SP-6 Commercial blast.

Follow the manufacture’s specifications for surface preparation and paint application.

Paint Underwater Hull Area from the water line down two (2) feet.

Paint Specifications shall be equal to or exceed:

PPG Dimetcote 302 H Zinc Primer (2 coats) 10 Dry Film Thickness (DFT) mils.

PPG 235 epoxy primer (2 coats) 10 DFT mils.

PPG 214 anti-fouling paint (2 coats) 10 DFT mils.

(anti-fouling paint 1st coat shall be blue, 2nd coat shall be red)

Paint Underwater Hull Area from two (2) feet below water line to the keel to include the rudder and the nozzle.

Paint specifications shall be equal to or exceed:

PPG Dimetcote 302 H Zinc Primer (1 coat) 5 DFT mils.

PPG 235 epoxy primer (2 coats) 10 DFT mils.

PPG 214 anti-fouling paint (2 coats) 10 DFT mils.

8.4 Spot blast and paint up to 40 spots (est. 3-4” diameter) throughout the vessel to include the cabin, deck, sides, and bulwarks to SSPC-SP-6 Commercial blast. The spots to be blasted will be determined by the Onsite Government Technical Point of Contact prior to blasting.

Follow the manufacture’s specifications for surface preparation and paint application. Final coat color shall be determined by NOAA representative for the designated areas.

Spot Blasted Paint – specifications shall be equal to or exceed:

PPG Dimetcote 302 H Zinc Primer 2-4 DFT mils.

PPG 235 Epoxy 5-6 DFT mils.

PPG 450H Polyurethane 2-3 DFT mils.

8.5 Final Cleaning. After completing all blasting and prior to completing task 8.7, the Contractor shall apply PPG DEVPREP 88 cleaning solution to the cabin, deck, sides, and bulwarks of the vessel.

The Contractor shall follow the manufacture’s recommended application and removal instructions.

8.6 Paint Main Deck. After completing Devprep 88 cleaning, add one tack coat of Amercoat 2/400 to the entire deck area following up with applying by hand a layer of PPG Americoat 888 anti-skid additive and completing with the finish coat of Americoat 450H Polyurethane as stated in Task 8.7.

8.7 Final Painting of Finish Coat and Vessel Names. The Contractor shall finish the painting with one spayed finish coat to the cabin, deck, sides, and bulwarks. The Contractor shall paint the 3” water line, the rub rail, and on the top of the cabin, the coamings, all rails and the two upper deck drains.

The Contractor shall perform touchup priming and painting by paintbrush to the welds of the installed aluminum anodes and after unblocking of the vessel, the areas of the hull that were obstructed by the blocks. The Contractor shall repaint the vessel’s names, hailing port and documentation numbers using the existing styles, size and color (Port & STBD bow: name (fig.17), Stern: name & hailing port (fig.18), Port & STBD cabin: documentation numbers (fig.19)

Finish Coat Paint specifications for the cabin, bulwarks, deck, athwartship rail, and sides.

Americoat 450H Polyurethane (white) 2-3 DFT mils.

Finish Coat Paint specifications for waterline, rub rail, cabin coamings, short rails and drains.

Americoat 450H Polyurethane (Cobalt Blue) 2-3 DFT mils.

Finish Coat Paint specifications for touchup to aluminum anode welds and hull areas blocked.

Ameron 235 epoxy primer (2 coats) 10 DFT mils.

Ameron 214 anti-fouling paint (2 coats) 10 DFT mils.

Finish Coat Paint specifications for vessel names, hailing port and documentation numbers.

Oil Based Enamel to match existing colors 2-3 DFT mils.

8.8 Repairs to vessel main shaft, propeller and rudder. The Contractor shall remove the rudder to gain access for propeller and main shaft removal. The Contractor shall remove the propeller and have propeller reconditioned by a reputable propeller shop. The Contractor shall remove the main engine drive shaft and have shaft reconditioned by a reputable machine shop experienced with reconditioning marine drive shafts. The reconditioning of the shaft shall include rework worn areas of the shaft. The rework shall consist of welding the worn areas and machining back to the original thickness. The original cutlass bearing shall be removed and replaced with the Government furnished main shaft cutlass bearing. The Contractor shall reinstall the shaft and the propeller after servicing. To include shaft coupling, associated hardware and packing to shaft stuffing box.

The Contractor shall make necessary repairs to the rudder and steering components. The Contractor shall replace with new the main 2” pillow block bearing (Timken Fafnir SAK2) including two new 5/8”X 2-1/2” mounting bolts, nuts, and washers (2” OD rudder post). The Contractor shall replace with new all bolts, nuts, and washers for the steering carrier split block (four each grade-8 5/8” X 7”and two set screw bolts). The Contractor shall provide and replace new the upper and lower rudder cutlass bearings prior to reinstalling rudder. When installing rudder and rudder post contractor shall make sure all is in line to the original setting before removal. Contractor shall replace all removed packing to rudder stuffing box with new of the same size and tighten and pump with grease for leak free seal. Other steering and rudder components will be addressed in Task 8.9.

(fig. 7, 20, 25)

8.9 Make repairs to transom frames and sandblast and paint lazarette and rudder steering components. The Contractor shall replace four short sections of ¼” flat bar frames across the transom. The frames are 3” wide approximately 32” in length and will need to be shaped to fit the contour of the transom. The Contractor shall prepare the lazarette for sandblasting to SSPC-SP-6 commercial blast by removing two steering hydraulic cylinders, hoses, pins, angle indicator, bilge pump/float switches and wirings. The Contractor shall protect all PVC pipe potable water lines, fittings, sight gauges and valves from damage while sandblasting and painting.

The Contractor shall sandblast to near white metal, the deck, deck frames, rudder and cylinder stanchions, stuffing box packing gland and rudder post tube. The Contractor shall spot blast all areas of rust to the sides, overhead, and across the stern including non-replaced transom frames as needed. The Contractor shall apply two sprayed coats of Amerlock 2/400 to all sandblasted areas, with one additional final sprayed coat to the deck and frames including transom frames. The Contractor shall reinstall the hydraulic cylinders, hoses, pins, angle indicator and wirings. (fig. 2-6) lazarette approximate dimensions: 10.5’ L X 7.25’ W X 4’ H

Lazarette Paint.

Amerlock 2/400 (3 coats)

8.10 Prep and Paint Engine Room Bilge Area. The Contractor shall prepare the engine room bilge area for power tool cleaning to SSPC-SP-3 by covering and sealing the main engine and transmission, generator, sanitary system, ac system, potable water pump, deck pumps, alarm sensors, electrical components, racor fuel filters and assemblies, fuel lines etc. to prevent dust/particle intrusion. The Contractor shall remove all coverings after completion. The Contractor will be required to label and remove all engine room walking deck plates and any other removable interferences for access to the bilge area and reinstall after completion. The Contractor shall power tool clean to SSPC-SP-3 all areas of corrosion/rust in the engine room bilge area from the keel up to the turn on both sides to include all frames, brackets, fuel water separator, etc. (fig. 7-16)

Bilge area approximate dimensions: The length of the bilge area is approximately 19.5’ with an approximate width at the rear of 14.5’ and at the forward end 12’. The bilge depth at the rear is approximately 3’ and at the forward end 4’.

Bilge Paint.

Amerlock 2/400 (3 sprayed coats)

8.11 Perform an Ultra Sonic Hull Thickness Test. After completing the sandblasting for Task 8.3 and

8.9 and the power tool cleaning for Task 8.10 the Contractor shall perform an Ultra Sonic Hull Thickness Test to the entire hull from the waterline down to the keel on a grid of 18” shots with tighter grids to any suspect areas of interior pitting found on the hull as deemed necessary by the test provider and provide the report to Government representative.

9. Optional Task

None

10. DOCUMENTATION

The Contractor shall deliver certification documentation and a list of all key personnel, equipment, and materials to perform work described in Section Eight (8)(Tasks) in order to meet contract requirements. Timeliness in completing tasks and returning the vessel to service is a high priority.

The Contractor shall provide start and completion dates in their offer.

Contractor shall submit the following no later than Five (5) Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

ITEM DELIVERABLE DESCRIPTION DELIVER TO

1 Certificate of Insurance

Certificate of Insurance in accordance with CAR Clauses 1352.271-79 and 1352.271-90

CO

2 List of Subcontractors List of Subcontractors working or expected to perform on this project

CO and COR

3 List of Key Personnel Key Personnel with Emergency contact information

CO and COR

11. RELATED DOCUMENTS

The NOAA Standard Specification AMC-000-3C, “General Requirements for Small Contract Ship Repairs” apply to this project and shall be followed when applicable.

12. CONDITION FOUND REPORTS

Condition Found Report (CFR) Work: Additional work items (emergent work) may arise during the period between the work package submittal, contract award, or even prior to the start of or during the contract performance period.

Before beginning an individual CFR item, the Contractor shall provide a description of the condition found, the proposed corrective action, supporting labor and material pricing, and any anticipated schedule impact.

Individual CFR items shall be reviewed and approved in writing by the TPOC or COR before work begins.

Approved work, associated costs, funding used, and the remaining CLIN balance shall be maintained on a shared tracking sheet. Approval shall be limited to work within the scope and funded ceiling established under CLIN 0002.

13. RESTRICTIONS

Smoking aboard the vessel is prohibited.

14. QUALITY CONTROL

Quality Control is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The COR or designated government personnel will perform inspections. The designated government inspectors will monitor the progress of work done by the Contractor. If, during the performance of work the NOAA Inspectors witness work that fails to meet the specifications, work that is otherwise unsatisfactory, or conditions which may lead to an unsatisfactory end product, the inspectors will alert the COR who will advise the Contractor of the deficiency.

15. INTERFERENCES/OBSTRUCTIONS

The Contractor shall remove all interferences and obstructions necessary to complete the required work without regard to whether interferences are indicated under specification work items. This may include the removal of machinery, piping, ducts, wiring, insulation, structure and anything else which interferes with the proper accomplishment of a work item. While awaiting reinstallation and restoration, the Contractor shall maintain and protect interferences. Unless otherwise authorized by

NOAA, upon completion of required work, the Contractor shall reinstall/restore interferences to their original configuration and condition.

16. DAMAGES

Any damages caused by the Contractor in performance of this contract shall be repaired at the Contractors expense.

17. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Work under this contract must be accomplished in such a way as to minimize the potential of environmental impact by operating in an environmentally responsible manner and to the extent possible through the use of environmentally friendly procedures, services, and products.

18. MISC. PHOTOS TAKEN DURING PREVIOUS HAUL-OUTS

(fig. 21-24) sling placements (fig. 25) nozzle & rudder

Figure 1.

Vessel photo

Figure 2. lazarette Figure 3. lazarette

Figure 4. rudder stanchion Figure 5. cylinder stanchions

Figure 6. Transom frames

Figure 7. coupler/stuffing box Figure 8. main and gen

Figure 9. STBD deck plates Figure 10. Port deck plates

Figure 11. STBD Figure 12. AC/Sanitary

Figure 13. Forward Figure 14. Aft

Figure 15. water separator Figure 16. Forward bilge

Figure 17. Port bow name Figure 18. Stern name & hailing port

Figure 19. Documentation numbers Figure 20. Shaft coupler

Figure 21. Sling placement forward

Figure 22.Sling placement aft

Figure 23. Port side

Figure 24. STBD bow

Figure 25. Nozzel & rudder

PPG PROTECTIVE AND MARINE COATINGS Coatings Specification

PPG REPRESENTATIVE Randy Stroecker (251) 421-2772 DATE 5-26-26

COATINGS SPECIFICATION OWNER JOB

NOAA SOW Caretta

AREA SURFACE PREPARATION

Underwater Hull Pressure wash minimum 5000 PSI removing all salts and surface contaminants. Blast all areas to SSPC-SP- 6 Commercial

System Information

Color

Type Coat

WFT

Mils.

DFT

Spread Rate @ Spec.

DFT Sq. Ft. per Gal.

Overcoat Time at 70˚F

Application Method

Brush

Roller Conv.

Spray

Airless Spray

Airless Spray

Theoretical Practical 30% loss Min Max Nozzle Fan

Dimetcote 302H Zinc Green Full 5 3 406 285 5 hrs 60 dys X X X X Dimetcote 302H Zinc Green Full 5 3 406 285 5 hrs 60 dys X X X X Amercoat 235 Epoxy Buff Full 8 6 232 162 5 hrs 30 dys X X X X Amercoat 235 Epoixy Gray Full 8 6 232 162 5 hrs Tacky X X X X ABC#3 Black Red Full 8 5 179 125 5 hrs NA X X X X ABC#3 Red Black Full 8 5 179 125 5 hrs NA X X X X

Product Information Solid

Volume Ratio

Curing Agent

Mixed Ratio Base : Cure

Pot Life Dry at 70˚F Finish

Point (deg. F)

Thinner (1)

Application (2) Ventilation Cu.Ft./Gal. Temp F Humidity

Handle Hard Min. Max. Min. Max.

235 Epoxy

ABC#3

67%

56%

Yes

No

4 to 1

3 hrs

3 hrs

5 hrs

5 hrs

10 hrs

24 hrs

T-10

T-10

85%

REMARKS

(1) Thin not more than 5 % by volume.

(2) No coating to be applied when substrate is within 5˚F of dew point.

Ensure a clean dry surface before coating.

COATINGS SPECIFICATION 01-24-03

PPG REPRESENTATIVE Randy Stroecker (251) 421-2772 DATE 5-27-26

NOAA M/V Caretta

AREA SURFACE PREPARATION

Lazarette Pressure wash minimum 3000 psi making sure to remove all Surface contaminants. Blast all areas to SSPC- SP-6 Commercial

Spread Rate @ Spec.

DFT Sq. Ft. per Gal.

Overcoat Time

Roller

Conv.

Airless

COST per Sq.

Ft.

Theoretical Practical 20% loss Min Max Gallon

Per Sq.

Ft

Amerlock 2/400 Amerlock 2/400 Amerlock 2/400

Buff

White

Full Stripe Full

5 – 6

5 - 6

60 dy

60 dy

X

X

X X X

X

X

Volume Ratio

Curing Agent

(deg. F)

Thinner (1)

Application (2) Ventilation

Amerlock 2/400

81 %

1 to 1

2 hrs

8 hrs

T - 10

(2) No coating to be applied when substrate is within 8˚F of dewpoint.

Material temperature must be between 50 and 90 ̊F for workability.

Finial cure is 6 days at 75 ̊F.

If maximum recoat window is exceeded roughen surface.

See additional information on Product Data Sheet.

PPG REPRESENTATIVES Randy Stroecker (251) 421-2772 DATE 5-26-26

AREA SURFACE PREPARATION on Approved Pre-Construction Primed Steel:

Int Bulwarks, Ext Bulwarks, Superstructure. Spot blast all damaged disturbed areas to SSPC-SP-3. Once prime coats are applied Prep 88 clean entire surface area.

Spread Rate @ Spec.

DFT Sq. Ft. per Gal.

Overcoat Time

COST per Sq.

Ft.

Theoretical Practical

30% loss

Min

Max

Gallon Per Sq.

Ft

Dimetcote 302H Zinc Amercoat 235 Epoxy Pitthane Ultra Polyurethane Superstructure Ext Freeboard and Ext Bulwarks

Green Buff Color White Cobalt Blue

Spot Spot

Volume Ratio

Curing Agent

Base: Cure

Pot Life Dry at 70˚F Flash

(deg. F)

Thinner (1)

Application (2) Ventilation

PPG REPRESENTATIVE Randy Stroecker (251) 421-2772 DATE 5-27-26

AREA SURFACE PREPARATION

Bilges Apply Prep 88 to all areas to be coated. Pressure wash minimum 3000 psi making sure to remove all surface contaminants. Prep 88 clean if necessary. Power toll clean all damaged and disturbed areas.

Spread Rate @ Spec.

DFT Sq. Ft. per Gal.

Overcoat Time

COST per Sq.

Ft.

Theoretical Practical 20% loss Min Max Gallon

Per Sq.

Ft

Amerlock 2/400 Amerlock 2/400

Buff White

Spot Full

5 – 6 5 - 6

10 hrs 10 hrs

60 dy 60 dy

X X

Volume Ratio

Curing Agent

(deg. F)

Thinner (1)

Application (2) Ventilation

Amerlock 2/400

81 %

1 to 1

2 hrs

8 hrs

T - 10

(2) No coating to be applied when substrate is within 8˚F of dewpoint.

Material temperature must be between 50 and 90 ̊F for workability.

Finial cure is 6 days at 75 ̊F.

If maximum recoat window is exceeded roughen surface.

See additional information on Product Data Sheet.

PPG REPRESENTATIVES Randy Stroecker (251) 421-2772 DATE 5-26-26

AREA SURFACE PREPARATION on Approved Pre-Construction Primed Steel:

Main Deck Prep 88 clean entire surface area to be coated

Spread Rate @ Spec.

DFT Sq. Ft. per Gal.

Overcoat Time

COST per Sq.

Ft.

Theoretical Practical

30% loss

Min

Max

Gallon Per Sq.

Ft

Amerlock 2/400 Epoxy Pitthane Ultra Polyurethane

2-3

Volume Ratio

Curing Agent

Base: Cure

Pot Life Dry at 70˚F Flash

(deg. F)

Thinner (1)

Application (2) Ventilation