SOW Final.pdf

Statement of Work NOAA Research Vessel MANTA

SHIPYARD WORK

7-16-25

A] GENERAL INFORMATION

1] This Statement of Work contains the requirements for shipyard services on the NOAA Research Vessel Manta R8301.

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

Length on deck: 83 feet Length overall: 90 feet Beam: 30 feet Draft: ~4 feet Displacement: ~78 long tons

3] All work shall be accomplished at the Contractor’s facility, which shall not exceed 50 miles from the vessel homeport at Texas A&M University in Galveston, Texas. NOAA shall deliver the vessel to the Contractor’s facility, and redelivery will also be at the Contractor’s facility.

The period of performance to complete all work is: September 30, 2025 through March 31, 2026.

4] The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the efforts of their employees, subcontractors, and vendors in order to avoid any delays or disruptions and to meet the period of performance. The Contractor shall provide all facilities, labor, materials, tools, and services required to complete the work unless exceptions are indicated in specific tasks below.

5] Upon arrival at the Contractor’s facility the contractor shall accept full responsibility for the safety of the vessel, including fire protection, security patrols, water-tight integrity, protection from adverse environmental conditions, etc. This responsibility shall terminate only after all work is complete, accepted by NOAA, and NOAA personnel remove the vessel from the Contractor’s facility.

6] NOAA employees and contractors may be working on board the vessel during the period of performance on a not to interfere basis. During this period, these personnel shall have full access to the vessel during normal working hours.

7] When the vessel is hauled from the water, the Contractor shall ensure that all machinery and equipment used for that purpose is fully functional, suitable for the task, rated for loads at least 20% greater than the maximum weight of the vessel, and operated by trained, competent personnel. NOAA shall provide a docking plan for the vessel if requested.

8] The Government reserves the right to award some or all tasks defined herein. Additional work outside of this purchase order may only be authorized by government approval of a condition found report.

9] All work performed under this (SOW) shall meet or exceed all current requirements of ABYC and USCG (Subchapter T) as applicable to this size and type of vessel.

10] 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 Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). The CFR shall define corrective actions needed, the cost for that work (separated into labor, materials, services, and total), and the impact to the period of performance. No additional work shall be performed without approval from the TPOC and Contracting Officer through a fully executed modification to the purchase order.

11] All welding required as part of the tasks defined below shall be performed by welders certified by ABS or USCG working in accordance with welding procedures approved by ABS or USCG. Certifications and procedures issued by other nationally recognized authorities may be considered.

12] NOTE: 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 and approved by the Contracting Officer.

B] SPECIFIC WORK TASKS

1] Annual life raft service Remove both (2) 16-person life rafts (DBC, SOLAS A) and transport to local DBC approved third party inspection service of yard’s choosing. The third party shall inspect and perform annual service on both rafts. Reinstall life rafts upon return to the cradles, taking particular care to orient the rafts correctly with regard to drainage holes. The Contractor shall coordinate the logistics of transport with approved third-party inspection service. The Contractor shall provide the written inspection and service report to TPOC upon completion.

2] Inspect and test alarm system Inspect the alarm system main panel and all sensors throughout the vessel for damage and degradation.

Test all functions of all detectors, pull-stations, and the main panel, to demonstrate proper operation to the TPOC. Testing will include smoke, heat, and/or temperature as applicable. If any defects are found, provide a CFR to the TPOC delineating required repair. Alarm system components to be inspected and tested follows:

a) System control panel in pilothouse, 1 each.

b) One heat sensor in each of two engine rooms, 2 each.

c) Exterior horn and strobe, main house aft bulkhead, 1 each.

d) Horn and strobe, upper house aft bulkhead, 1 each.

e) Interior manual pull station, main house aft bulkhead, 1 each.

f) Sensors, smoke and CO:

a. Port focsle bunk room, 1 each.

b. Stbd focsle bunk room, 1 each.

c. Pilothouse, 1 each.

d. Port main deck bunk room, 1 each.

e. Stbd main deck bunk room, 1 each.

f. Center main deck bunk room, 1 each.

g. Main deck corridor between house forward side doors, 1 each.

h. Port tank room, 1 each.

i. Stbd tank room, 1 each.

j. Between port and stbd lab areas, 1 each.

k. Between settee and galley areas, 1 each.

3] Replace hose racks and nozzles On the saltwater fire-fighting system, replace three each hose racks (for #FHH-1 cabinet, Cheyenne Mfg.

Inc.) and three each hose nozzles (Akron #3022). All replacement parts will be of the same brand and model as those removed. On completion, test the system with NOAA staff to prove all items function correctly and there are no leaks.

4] Overhaul MSD tank fittings Replace the aerator piping and diffuser inside the MSD unit in kind (Tidal Wave Type II MSD). On completion, test the system in the presence of the TPOC and demonstrate the system works properly and there are no leaks.

5] Inspect potable water tank Inspect the potable water tank, and all piping connections to it (1-1/2” NPS), and determine of any degradation is present. Report findings to the TPOC in writing.

6] Inspection by diver Conduct an inspection of the submerged hull bottoms, and all attached fittings, by a diver. Diver will swim the entire length of each hull, the transoms, and all appendages. Diver will observe the condition of bottom paint and all attachments to the hull, and note all flaws, damage, and degradation. Diver will advise of findings in a written report that includes photographs as required to fully explain any issues found. Report will be provided to the TPOC on completion.

C] OTHER INFORMATION

1] TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT:

The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) that shall serve as a technical advisor to the Contracting Officer.

The TPOC does not have any contractual authority and cannot obligate the Government or change the scope of work.

TPOC:

Justin Blake – Cardinal Point Captains Vessel Captain Justin.blake@noaa.gov Cell: 386-295-5182

-OR-

LTJG Desda Sisson - NOAA Vessel Operations Coordinator desda.sisson@noaa.gov Cell 916-677-6822

2] SITE VISIT:

A visit to the vessel is encouraged prior to quote submission, and can be coordinated with the TPOC.

R/V MANTA is docked at:

Texas A&M University at Galveston 200 Seawolf Parkway Galveston, TX 77553.

mailto:Justin.blake@noaa.gov mailto:desda.sisson@noaa.gov

3] 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 have access to any government owned IT equipment or be furnished government privileged information. However, the contractor will have full access to the vessel and all of its systems.

4] INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

The TPOC will perform final review and acceptance of all work.

5] INVOICING:

Invoices shall include the vendor name, date, and the purchase order number. Invoices shall be submitted to the Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. An invoice may be submitted for any task fully completed and accepted by the government.

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