Statement of Work.pdf

HSL Repairs and Routine Maintenance FY24

25 OCT 2023

NOAA Marine Engineering

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. BACKGROUND:

NOAA’s research and survey ships comprise the largest fleet of federal research ships in the nation. Ranging from large oceanographic research vessels capable of exploring the world's deepest oceans to smaller ships responsible for charting the shallow bays and inlets of the United States, the fleet supports a wide range of marine activities, including fisheries research, nautical charting, and ocean and climate studies. In addition to its ships, the NOAA Small Boat Program manages a fleet of more than 400 small boats that perform various data collection missions for NOAA throughout the United States and its territories, including hydrographic surveys, fishing, diving, scientific instrument deployment/recovery, water and air quality monitoring, law enforcement, and marine mammal surveys. Vessels vary in size from a simple 10-ft. kayak to a complex 85-ft.

research vessel. The majority of small boats fall within the range of 16-26 feet in length and operate in near-shore environments, but extended missions in deep water environments are common among the larger vessels.

2. SCOPE

2.1.This specification contains the general requirements for work performed by the Small Boats Repair Contractor (Contractor) for two of NOAA Ship Rainier’s small boats and the optionally crewed HSL 2902. These general requirements apply to all work items contained in this contract, including care of the boats, sea trials, and services provided to the boats during the contract

2.2.Work under this contract will be performed at the vendor's location.

Upon completion, NOAA will conduct acceptance testing at the first opportunity.

2.3. The period of performance for this contract will not exceed February 15, 2023, and will not start before January 12, 2023.

2.4. There are two (2) small boats covered under this Scope of Work, collectively referred to as ‘the HSLs',’ with the following particulars:

2.4.1.2803, a.k.a. RA-3 – 30 foot All American Marine 30 HSL Hydrographic Survey Launch, manufactured in 2009, 15500 lb Displacement, Hull Number 2803, Aluminum Hull, Cummins 500HP engine QSC 8.3 46899168, Northern Lights Marine Diesel Genset model M673L3G.3 S/N 6732-59956

2.4.2.2804, a.k.a. RA-6 – 30 foot All American Marine 30 HSL Hydrographic Survey Launch, manufactured in 2009, 15500 lb displacement, Hull Number 2804, aluminum hull, Cummins 500HP engine QSC 8.3 74851176, Cummins Onan / MDKBH 4/5 kW model 5MDKBH-5238C S/N G080195854.

3. REFERENCES

3.1.American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and Technical Information

Reports for Small Craft

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1.Extra care shall be taken when hauling and blocking HSLs to prevent placing a load on the sonar transducer heads. Travel-lift straps may be placed aligning with grip guides along the side of the hull. Transducer heads must be removed or otherwise protected prior to pressure washing. Centerline transducers will be removed by NOAA prior to delivery to the vendor, but will be installed before launch into Puget sound. Navigation transducers (Furuno) on the port side will be installed the entire time.

4.2.Bathroom facilities (male and female, or unisex) shall be available to NOAA employees while working on site.

4.3.At least 2 parking locations shall be available for NOAA employees visiting the site;

these parking locations do not need to be designated.

4.4.Following completion of work and prior to acceptance, all work areas shall be restored to the same condition of cleanliness and serviceability as they were upon the boat's arrival.

4.5.NOAA employees may be working on board the vessel during the contract performance period on a not to interfere with shipyard work basis.

4.6.Protective Coverings 4.6.1.Utilize foreign material exclusion barriers (FMEs) or protective coverings to protect all compartments, machinery, equipment, deck coverings, furnishings, insulation, glass, cables, piping systems, coatings, structures, and other vessel components from damage and from entry of dust, dirt, grit, sand, and other foreign particles.

4.6.2.All damage and contamination resulting from failure to provide adequate protection shall be repaired and cleaned by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense to re-establish the condition that existed at the start of the work.

4.6.3.After completion of all other work, remove and dispose of all protective coverings, along with any adhesive residue used to hold coverings in place.

4.7.Interferences and Restorations

4.7.1.Remove all interferences and obstructions necessary to complete the required work. This shall include the disassembly and removal of machinery, piping, ducts, cable, wiring, insulation, structures, and anything else that interferes with the proper accomplishment of work. Except as otherwise specified, this does not include relocations made necessary by new installations that physically prevent interference from being returned to its existing location.

4.7.2.Restore all interferences to their existing configuration and condition. Install new gaskets and fasteners. In place of material that is rendered unsuitable for reinstallation during removal or storage, provide and install new materials that are equal in composition, strength, design, type, and size as they existed prior to removal. All insulation removed or damaged shall be replaced with new insulation.

4.7.3.Align and conduct strength, tightness, and operational tests to ensure that the reinstalled interferences safely perform their normal functions.

4.7.4.The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying all interferences involved in accomplishing required work. Interferences are not normally identified in the detailed specifications of the work item.

4.8.Gaskets, Packing, and Seals - Whenever the Contractor performs work that disturbs existing gaskets, packing, or seals, new gaskets, packing, and seals of same material as existing ones shall be installed unless otherwise specified.

4.9.Departure Trials and Testing - Upon completion of work, all systems that were worked on shall be tested per manufacturer’s recommendation and to demonstrate satisfactory system performance in normal operating conditions. An in water sea trial will be conducted with NOAA personnel before final acceptance.

4.10.Disposal of Fluids - Whenever work requires that equipment, machinery, piping, or tanks be drained of fluids, the Contractor shall be responsible for draining and proper disposal of the fluid in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. If the Contractor drains the fluid into the boat's bilges, the Contractor shall pump all fluid from the applicable bilges into tanks and properly dispose of the fluid, including the fluid that existed prior to and the fluid that accumulates between the time the equipment, machinery, piping, or tanks were drained and the time the bilges have been pumped dry by the Contractor. The cost of this should be included in the specific work items. A written record shall be provided to a NOAA representative at the completion of the contract, documenting the quantity and type of fluids disposed of and receiving authority (i.e., the company that took possession of the fluids).

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL

As specified in specific tasks.

6. NOTES

Any additional work identified or changes to the scope of approved work are to be documented with estimates of additional cost and timeline for completion and submitted to the contracting officer for review.

Vessels are available for in-person inspections/viewing to review work in Newport, Oregon.

Such a visit must be arranged before arriving at the NOAA facility.

7. Work Items

7.1.Haul, block, and store both small boats for the entire period of performance with a minimum of 2 keel blocks (no less than 8 inches of keel support each) and 4 jack stands per vessel in accordance with industry best practices.

7.1.1.NOAA representative may be present for blocking.

7.1.2.The vessel will arrive to the vendors location by semi-truck on a specialty boat trailer. Vendor is responsible for providing crane or travel lift to remove the vessel from the trailer.

7.1.3.When blocked, each boat shall be as level as possible with reference to the main deck forward/ aft and port/stbd. A carpenter's level would be adequate to accomplish this.

7.1.4.Each vessel will be provided 120VAC 60HZ minimum 15 amp (30 amps is also OK) shore power while stored on blocks

7.1.5.All weather barriers will be maintained and bilges maintained in a clean and dry condition

7.1.6.All vessels will remain stored on blocks as specified above for the entire period of performance

7.1.7.At the end of the period of performance, the vendor will launch the vessel into the waters of Puget Sound, Lake Union, or Lake Washington. Vendor may propose other connected waters as well, subject to approval by NOAA.

7.2.Repair and top coat anti-fouling paint 7.2.1.Existing antifouling coatings are to be inspected and spot repaired as necessary

(some repairs will be necessary).

7.2.2.New coat will be applied over the entire painted area after spot repairs.

7.2.3.Vendor to recommend primer/paint system intended for use on aluminum;

NOAA representative to approve primer/paint system prior to application.

7.2.4.Vendor to mask any painted areas before application of paint.

7.2.5.All surface preparation and application to comply with manufacturer recommendations, including temperature, humidity, and coating thickness specifications.

7.2.6.Vendor to provide weather shelter/cover as necessary to complete exterior paint per manufacturer’s recommendations.

7.3.Renew non-skid deck coating for both boats 7.3.1.Existing non-skid deck coatings to be removed down to bare metal 7.3.2.If a media blasting method is used, complete masking and barriers must be used to prevent ingress of media and removed paint into the enclosed spaces and machinery of the vessel. All vents, openings, exterior electronics etc must be protected from ingress of and damage from blasting media. NOAA representative will inspect masking before blasting begins.

7.3.3.Vendor to recommend primer/paint system intended for use on aluminum;

NOAA representative to approve primer/paint system prior to application.

7.3.4.All surface preparation and application must comply with manufacturer recommendations, including temperature, humidity, and coating thickness specifications.

7.3.5.Vendor to mask areas not to be covered in non-skid prior to application.

7.3.6.Vendor to provide weather shelter/cover as necessary to complete exterior paint per manufacturer’s recommendations.

7.4.Annual service to 1 genset, the genset on RA-6

7.4.1.RA-6 has an Onan Genset 5 kW 5MDKBH-5238C S/N G080195854.

7.4.2.Complete the 100 hr, 200 hr, 500 hr, and 800 hr per the manufacturer’s recommendations. An excerpt from the engine manual is below.

7.5.Prop removal, clean, balance, and reinstall.

7.5.1.Additionally, inspect cutlass bearings for wear and make recommendations based on the findings before reinstalling prop.

7.6.Flush and clean marine sanitation system.

7.6.1.Vendor to propose details of flush and empty process. The goals are to ensure a clean marine sanitation system that is ready for future use.

7.6.2.Vessel blackwater tank to be empty when returned to NOAA.

7.7.Fuel tank maintenance 7.7.1.Vendor to propose a method of fuel tank cleaning. At a minimum, it should involve the removal and disposal of fuel in the tanks, rinsing, and refilling of diesel. Refill with 20 gallons in each tank.

7.7.2.After the fuel tank has been cleaned, replace both Racor filters for the engine and the 1 Racor filter for the generator. Replace them with the same filters as were removed.