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STATEMENT OF WORK

U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Science Center

Revised 01/27/2022

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Background: The USGS Research Vessel (R/V) “Alaskan Gyre” requires certain upgrades and improvements in order to maintain a safe and efficient work platform for conducting biologic and geologic research. Because the vessel will be dry-docked at Northern Enterprises Boat Yard in Homer, Alaska, the work described below must take place at this location.

II. WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. Technical Requirements.

1. Shaft Bearing Modification:

a. Remove shaft alley cover

b. Uncouple shaft from engine

c. Remove rudder

d. Pull shaft

e. Pull cutlass stern bearing

f. Install NEW cutlass stern bearing

g. Build babbitt bearing mount and grease retainer

h. Install NEW babbitt bearing

i. RE-install shaft

j. Replace shaft alley cover with NEW hatch

2. Flap Rudder and Stuffing Box:

a. New Deflector Marine, Brand Name or Equal, custom designed stainless steel high-lift articulating flap rudder, custom-built for a 1989 50’ Ledford Marine tophouse seiner New Deflector Marine Brand Name or Equal, rudder stuffing box, custom-built for a 1989 50’ Ledford Marine tophouse seiner

3. Paint and Rubrail:

a. Repair and refinish the hull topside with AwlGrip paints

b. Replace PVC rubrail with new PVC rubrail

4. Option Items to be funded at a later date:

a. Remove existing rudder and install new flap rudder (new rudder provided by USGS)

b. Remove existing rudder stuffing box and install new rudder stuffing box (new stuffing box provided by USGS)

c. Remove existing steering ram and install new steering ram (new steering ram provided by USGS)

B. Deliverables.

Due to scheduled field work, the shaft bearing modification and paint/rubrail projects must be performed before April 15, 2022. Acceptance and inspection of completed work will be performed by Vessel Supervisor or Captain of R/V Alaskan Gyre.

III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION

● Vessel Supervisor or Captain of R/V Alaskan Gyre will be available for consultation during work period.

Period of Performance: Date of Award to September 30, 2022

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by-

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JULY 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of provision)

52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY—SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor anytime before the contract expires. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

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3. Option Provision-Clause