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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for the turnkey repower of the Motor Yacht Fair Winds, owned by the U.S. Embassy Singapore. The Contractor shall remove two existing Caterpillar C12 marine diesel engines and furnish, install, test, and commission two new Cummins QSM11-M 715 HO marine diesel engines rated at 715 MHP operating at 2,500 RPM. The work includes vessel haul-out, pressure washing, engine hatch and teak decking removal and restoration, disconnection and removal of existing engines, and inspection of existing marine gearboxes to determine compatibility, serviceability, and remaining useful life. The Contractor must submit a written gearbox inspection and compatibility report within five calendar days of completing the gearbox inspection and before connecting new engines to existing gearboxes. If existing gearboxes are determined compatible and suitable for continued service, the Contractor shall connect and integrate the new engines with those gearboxes and complete all required alignment, dockside operational testing, sea trials, and commissioning. The purchase, furnishing, replacement, rebuilding, overhaul, or modification of replacement marine gearboxes is expressly excluded from the Contractor's Firm-Fixed-Price and requires separate written authorization from the Contracting Officer.
The Contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, project management, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, permits, licenses, testing, commissioning, and incidental services necessary to complete the work within 180 calendar days after receipt of written Notice to Proceed. All work shall be performed at a qualified marine repair facility in Singapore capable of safely accommodating a 51-foot motor yacht. The Contractor shall provide only new, genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) components manufactured or approved by Cummins Inc., and all materials and equipment incorporated into the installation shall be factory new and free from defects. The Contractor shall provide a complete, fully integrated engine installation compliant with Cummins installation and commissioning requirements and accepted marine engineering practices. Final Government acceptance requires successful completion of all work, receipt and acceptance of the gearbox inspection and compatibility report documenting that existing gearboxes are compatible and suitable for continued operation, successful dockside operational testing and sea trials, and delivery of all required deliverables including manufacturer's and workmanship warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, and engine serial numbers. The Contractor shall provide a minimum one-year workmanship warranty covering all installation, connection, integration, alignment, adjustments, commissioning, testing, and restoration work performed under the contract.
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RFP NO. 19SN1026R0017
ATTACHMENT 1
STATEMENT OF WORK
“TURNKEY REPOWER OF MOTOR YACHT FAIR WINDS”
DATED AUGUST 14, 2026
1. Purpose
The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to define the requirements for the turnkey removal and replacement of the propulsion engines aboard the U.S. Embassy
Singapore Motor Yacht Fair Winds. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, management, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, permits, licenses, testing, commissioning, and incidental services necessary to remove the existing Caterpillar C12 marine diesel engines and furnish, install, test, and commission two (2) new Cummins
QSM11-M 715 HO marine diesel engines.
The work includes, but is not limited to, vessel haul-out, pressure washing, hard stand services, opening and restoration of the engine hatch and associated teak decking, removal of the existing engines and associated equipment required for the repower, and inspection of the existing marine gearboxes. The Contractor shall determine whether the existing gearboxes are compatible with the new engines, are in serviceable condition, and have sufficient remaining useful life for continued operation with the new engines. The
Contractor shall document its findings and recommendations in a written gearbox inspection and compatibility report.
If the existing gearboxes are determined to be compatible and suitable for continued service, the Contractor shall connect and integrate the new engines with the existing gearboxes and complete all required alignment, dockside operational testing, sea trials, and commissioning. The work also includes installation of new engine mounts, mechanical and electrical integration of the new engines, restoration of disturbed vessel structures and finishes, and return of the vessel to a fully operational condition.
The purchase, furnishing, replacement, rebuilding, overhaul, modification, or installation of replacement marine gearboxes is not included in the Contractor’s Firm-Fixed-Price. If either existing gearbox is determined to be incompatible, unserviceable, or unsuitable for continued operation with the new engines, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting
Officer and shall not proceed with engine-to-gearbox connection, final commissioning, or related affected work until the Contracting Officer provides written direction.
The Contractor shall furnish a complete, fully integrated engine installation that complies with this SOW, applicable Cummins installation and commissioning requirements, and accepted marine engineering practices. Subject to the existing gearboxes being determined compatible and suitable for continued service, the completed installation shall be fully operational, reliable, and ready for unrestricted Government use.
2. Background
The U.S. Embassy Singapore owns and operates the Motor Yacht Fair Winds, a 51-foot motor yacht that supports official Government operations. The vessel is currently powered by two (2) Caterpillar C12 marine diesel engines connected to existing marine gearboxes. To maintain operational reliability, improve long-term supportability, and enhance propulsion performance, the Government intends to replace the existing engines with two (2) new Cummins QSM11-M 715 HO marine diesel engines.
The Government requires a turnkey engine replacement that includes removal of the existing Caterpillar engines, inspection of the existing marine gearboxes, and installation and commissioning of the new Cummins engines. The Contractor shall determine whether the existing gearboxes are compatible with the new engines, are in serviceable condition, and have sufficient remaining useful life for continued operation with the new engines. The Contractor shall document its findings, supporting technical information, and recommendations in a written gearbox inspection and compatibility report.
If the existing gearboxes are determined to be compatible and suitable for continued service, the Contractor shall connect and integrate the new engines with the existing gearboxes. The Contractor shall also install new engine mounts, integrate the new engine electronic control systems with the vessel’s existing navigation equipment, restore all disturbed vessel structures and finishes, and complete all testing and commissioning necessary to return the vessel to full operational service.
of replacement marine gearboxes is outside the scope and Firm-Fixed-Price of this contract. If either existing gearbox is determined to be incompatible, unserviceable, or unsuitable for continued operation with the new engines, the Contractor shall notify the
Contracting Officer and await written direction before proceeding with affected work.
The Contractor shall perform all work at a qualified marine repair facility capable of safely accommodating a 51-foot motor yacht and providing the specialized equipment, lifting capabilities, and technical expertise required to complete the engine replacement.
All work shall be performed in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s installation requirements, accepted marine engineering practices, and applicable laws and regulations governing marine vessel repair activities in Singapore.
Subject to the existing gearboxes being determined compatible and suitable for continued service, the completed engine installation shall be fully integrated, reliable, operational, and suitable for continued Government service. The installation shall meet all applicable performance requirements specified in this Statement of Work.
3. Scope of Work
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, project management, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, lifting equipment, shipyard facilities, permits, licenses, testing equipment, consumable supplies, and incidental services necessary to perform the complete turnkey repower of the U.S. Embassy Singapore Motor Yacht Fair Winds, subject to the gearbox exclusions stated in this SOW.
The Contractor shall remove the existing Caterpillar C12 marine diesel engines and furnish, install, test, and commission two (2) new Cummins QSM11-M 715 HO marine diesel engines. The Contractor shall provide a complete, fully integrated engine installation that is operational, reliable, and ready for unrestricted Government use upon final acceptance, provided the existing marine gearboxes are determined to be compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation with the new engines.
The scope of work shall include, at a minimum:
1. Haul out the vessel and place it on hard stand at the Contractor’s marine repair facility.
2. Pressure wash the vessel as required to support contract performance.
3. Remove, protect, and restore the engine hatch, teak decking, and any other vessel components necessary to gain access to the machinery space.
4. Disconnect and remove the existing Caterpillar C12 marine diesel engines and associated equipment required for the engine replacement.
5. Coordinate and apply the agreed trade-in credit for the removed Caterpillar engines and associated equipment, if applicable.
6. Inspect the existing marine gearboxes and associated couplings, controls, mounting arrangements, and accessible components to determine:
a. Their compatibility with the Cummins QSM11-M 715 HO engines.
b. Their present mechanical and operational condition.
c. Whether they are serviceable and suitable for continued operation with the new engines.
d. Their estimated remaining useful life based on available records, operating hours, observed condition, inspection results, manufacturer information, and accepted marine engineering practices.
e. Whether any maintenance or servicing is recommended before they are placed into continued operation with the new engines.
7. Submit a written gearbox inspection and compatibility report to the Contracting
Officer before connecting the new engines to the existing gearboxes. The report shall include the inspection methods used, findings, photographs, supporting technical information, identified deficiencies, estimated remaining useful life, and the Contractor’s recommendation regarding the continued use of each gearbox.
8. If the existing gearboxes are determined to be compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation, connect and integrate the new engines with the existing gearboxes and perform all required alignment, adjustments, testing, and commissioning.
9. If either existing gearbox is determined to be incompatible, unserviceable, or unsuitable for continued operation with the new engines, immediately notify the
Contracting Officer and suspend only the work affected by that determination until the Contracting Officer provides written direction.
10. Furnish and install new engine mounts and all mounting hardware necessary for the new engine installation.
11. Furnish and install two (2) new Cummins QSM11-M 715 HO marine diesel engines complete with all required OEM accessories, electronic controls, wiring harnesses, instrumentation, and ancillary equipment.
12. Reconnect and integrate all mechanical, fuel, cooling, exhaust, electrical, control, and electronic systems necessary for proper operation of the new engines.
13. Integrate engine operating data, alarms, and tachometer functions with the vessel’s existing chart plotter and navigation electronics.
14. Perform all alignment, adjustments, calibration, commissioning, and testing necessary to ensure proper operation of the completed engine installation.
15. Conduct dockside operational testing and sea trials to verify satisfactory performance under normal operating conditions.
16. Correct, at no additional cost to the Government, any deficiencies identified during installation, testing, or sea trials that are attributable to the Contractor’s work.
17. Restore all disturbed vessel structures, finishes, and work areas to a condition equal to or better than their pre-work condition.
18. Deliver the vessel in a clean, fully operational, and mission-ready condition, subject to the existing gearboxes being determined compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation with the new engines.
The Contractor shall be responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, components, accessories, fasteners, fittings, connections, and incidental services reasonably required to provide a complete and operational engine installation within the scope of this SOW.
These items shall be included in the Contractor’s Firm-Fixed-Price whether or not every item is specifically identified.
The Contractor’s Firm-Fixed-Price shall include inspection and evaluation of the existing marine gearboxes and connection and integration of those existing gearboxes if they are determined suitable for continued service. The Firm-Fixed-Price shall not include the purchase, furnishing, replacement, rebuilding, overhaul, modification, or installation of replacement marine gearboxes. The Contractor shall not perform such excluded work unless separately authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.
4. Contractor Requirements
4.1 General
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, project management, materials, equipment, tools, lifting equipment, transportation, consumable supplies, permits, licenses, and incidental services necessary to perform the work described in this
Statement of Work. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the successful completion of all work required under this contract.
The Contractor shall perform all work in a safe, professional, and workmanlike manner using personnel who are qualified and experienced in the installation, testing, and commissioning of marine diesel propulsion systems.
4.2 Business Qualifications
The Contractor shall:
a. Be legally registered to conduct business in Singapore.
b. Possess all licenses, permits, and authorizations required to perform commercial marine vessel repair and engine installation services in Singapore.
c. Maintain all required business registrations and licenses throughout the period of contract performance.
4.3 Technical Qualifications
The Contractor shall demonstrate experience performing marine propulsion system installations of similar size and complexity.
Personnel performing the work shall possess the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to install, align, test, and commission electronically controlled marine diesel propulsion systems.
The Government reserves the right to request documentation demonstrating the
Contractor's qualifications and experience prior to award.
4.4 Materials and Equipment
Unless otherwise specified in this Statement of Work, the Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, tools, machinery, lifting devices, diagnostic equipment, inspection equipment, and specialized tooling necessary to perform the required work.
All materials and equipment furnished by the Contractor and incorporated into the completed installation shall be new, unused, and free from defects.
The requirement for new materials and equipment does not apply to the Government’s existing marine gearboxes or other existing vessel equipment approved for continued use.
Inspection, evaluation, connection, and integration of the existing gearboxes are included in the Contractor’s Firm-Fixed-Price. The purchase, furnishing, replacement, rebuilding, overhaul, modification, or installation of replacement marine gearboxes is excluded unless separately authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.
4.5 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Components
The Contractor shall furnish only new, genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) components manufactured or approved by Cummins Inc. for the Cummins QSM11-M
715 HO engines and associated engine systems furnished under this contract.
Used, rebuilt, remanufactured, refurbished, salvaged, counterfeit, or aftermarket components shall not be incorporated into the engine installation unless specifically approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.
This requirement does not prohibit the continued use of the Government’s existing marine gearboxes or other existing vessel equipment when the Contractor determines that such equipment is compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation in accordance with this SOW.
4.6 Protection of Government Property
The Contractor shall exercise reasonable care to protect the vessel and all Government property from loss or damage during contract performance.
The Contractor shall protect machinery spaces, decks, teak surfaces, navigation equipment, furnishings, and adjacent areas affected by the work.
Any damage caused by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to the Government.
4.7 Housekeeping
The Contractor shall maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition throughout contract performance.
Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove all waste materials, debris, packaging, scrap materials, and Contractor-owned equipment from the vessel and worksite.
The vessel shall be returned to the Government in a clean and operational condition.
4.8 Compliance
The Contractor shall comply with:
• Applicable laws and regulations of Singapore.
• Manufacturer's installation and commissioning requirements.
• Accepted marine engineering and ship repair practices.
• Applicable environmental and workplace safety requirements.
• U.S. Embassy Singapore security and access procedures while performing work under this contract.
4.9 Insurance
The Contractor shall obtain and maintain, at its own expense, all insurance required by the terms of the contract and by applicable United States and Singapore laws and regulations throughout the period of contract performance.
At a minimum, the Contractor shall maintain the following coverage, as applicable:
a. Workers’ compensation or equivalent statutory coverage required by the laws and regulations of Singapore.
b. Employer’s liability insurance.
c. Commercial general liability insurance.
d. Automobile liability insurance for vehicles used in contract performance.
e. Marine general liability, ship repairer’s legal liability, or other appropriate marine liability insurance covering the vessel while it is in the Contractor’s care, custody, or control.
f. Defense Base Act insurance covering all employees for whom coverage is required under the Defense Base Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1651–1654, including covered employees of subcontractors at any tier.
The Contractor shall obtain Defense Base Act insurance from an insurance carrier authorized by the United States Department of Labor to provide such coverage. The
Contractor shall include the applicable Defense Base Act insurance requirement in all subcontracts under which employees will perform covered work outside the United
States.
Defense Base Act insurance shall be maintained throughout the period during which covered employees perform work under this contract. No employee requiring Defense
Base Act coverage shall begin contract performance until the required coverage is in effect.
If the United States Department of Labor has issued an applicable waiver, the Contractor shall comply with the terms and limitations of that waiver and shall maintain any alternative workers’ compensation coverage required by the contract or applicable law.
The Contractor shall not rely upon a waiver unless its applicability has been confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
Before commencing work, and upon request thereafter, the Contractor shall provide the
Contracting Officer with certificates of insurance or other satisfactory evidence demonstrating that all required insurance coverage is in effect.
The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any cancellation, lapse, material reduction, or other change affecting required insurance coverage.
The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding the Government vessel while it is in the Contractor’s care, custody, or control. The Contractor shall repair or replace, at no additional cost to the Government, Government property damaged as a result of the negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor, its employees, agents, or subcontractors.
The Contractor’s insurance obligations shall not limit or reduce any liability or responsibility imposed upon the Contractor by the contract.
DBA insurance is a specialized form of overseas workers’ compensation coverage, and failure to obtain required coverage can expose the employer to statutory liability and penalties. The Department of Labor maintains the authoritative coverage and approved-carrier information.
The solicitation should also contain the applicable FAR and DOSAR clauses selected by the Contracting Officer. The SOW language above should not replace those clauses.
5. Technical Requirements
5.1 General
The Contractor shall furnish and install a complete, fully integrated marine engine installation that complies with the requirements of this Statement of Work. The installation shall consist of two (2) new Cummins QSM11-M 715 HO marine diesel engines and all associated equipment, components, accessories, wiring, controls, hardware, and ancillary systems required to provide a complete and fully operational installation using the existing marine gearboxes, provided the gearboxes are determined to be compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation.
The Contractor shall ensure that all equipment furnished under this contract is compatible with the vessel’s existing systems and with existing equipment approved for continued use.
The Contractor’s Firm-Fixed-Price shall include inspection and evaluation of the existing marine gearboxes and their connection and integration with the new engines if they are determined suitable for continued service. The purchase, furnishing, replacement, rebuilding, overhaul, modification, or installation of replacement marine gearboxes is excluded from the Contractor’s Firm-Fixed-Price.
5.2 Replacement Engines
The Contractor shall furnish and install two (2) new Cummins QSM11-M 715 HO marine diesel propulsion engines.
Each engine shall meet or exceed the following minimum characteristics:
Characteristic Requirement
Manufacturer Cummins Inc.
Model QSM11-M 715 HO
Quantity Two (2)
Configuration Number D353013MX03
Rated Power 715 MHP
Rated Speed 2,500 RPM
Duty Rating High Output (HO)
Engine Type Inline Six-Cylinder Marine Diesel
Cycle Four-Stroke
Aspiration Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Displacement 10.8 Liters
Bore 125 mm
Stroke 147 mm
Rotation Counterclockwise (Facing Flywheel)
Fuel No. 2 Diesel
Maximum Fuel Consumption 119.8 L/hr at Rated Output
Dry Weight Approximately 1,188 kg
Emissions EPA Tier 3 / IMO Tier II
Country of Origin United States
The engines shall be factory new, unused, current production models and shall include the manufacturer's standard warranty.
5.3 Engine Package
Each propulsion engine shall be furnished as a complete OEM marine propulsion package including, at a minimum:
• Electronic Control Module (ECM)
• Complete engine wiring harness
• Starting motor
• Alternator
• Turbocharger
• Aftercooler
• Heat exchanger
• Fuel system components
• Lubrication system
• Cooling system components
• Engine-mounted sensors
• Flexible engine mounts
• Flywheel and flywheel housing
• Standard engine instrumentation
• Standard OEM service filters
• All mounting hardware required for installation
5.4 Mechanical Installation
The Contractor shall:
• Remove the existing Caterpillar C12 marine diesel engines.
• Inspect the engine foundations.
• Install new engine mounts.
• Install both replacement engines.
• Inspect the existing marine gearboxes in accordance with Section 5.5.
• If the existing gearboxes are determined to be compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation, connect the new engines to the existing gearboxes.
• Align the new engines, existing gearboxes, couplings, and propulsion shafts as required for proper operation.
• Verify engine, gearbox, coupling, and shaft alignment.
• Connect the fuel systems.
• Connect the cooling systems.
• Connect the exhaust systems.
• Connect the seawater systems.
• Connect the lubrication systems.
• Install all piping, hoses, fittings, clamps, supports, adapters, and hardware required to complete the engine installation using the existing approved gearboxes.
of replacement marine gearboxes is not included in the Contractor’s Firm-Fixed-Price.
5.5 Marine Gearboxes
The Contractor shall inspect both existing marine gearboxes to determine whether they are compatible with the Cummins QSM11-M 715 HO engines, are in serviceable condition, and have sufficient remaining useful life for continued operation with the new engines.
The inspection and assessment shall address, at a minimum:
a. Gearbox manufacturer, model, serial number, gear ratio, operating hours, and rated input capacity, to the extent such information is available.
b. Compatibility with the new engines’ rated power, torque, speed, rotation, duty rating, flywheel housing, controls, and mounting configuration.
c. Compatibility with the existing propeller shafts, shaft couplings, controls, cooling connections, and other propulsion-system interfaces.
d. Condition of the gearbox housings, mounts, seals, bearings, gears, couplings, control mechanisms, cooling connections, lubrication systems, and other accessible components.
e. Evidence of leakage, excessive wear, overheating, abnormal noise, vibration, corrosion, contamination, damage, or other conditions that may affect continued service.
f. Condition and test results for gearbox lubricant, including oil analysis when technically appropriate.
g. Available maintenance records, operating hours, service history, and manufacturer recommendations.
h. Any maintenance or servicing recommended before continued operation with the new engines.
i. The estimated remaining useful life of each gearbox, expressed in operating hours and years when reasonably supportable, together with the basis, assumptions, and limitations of the estimate.
The Contractor shall use inspection methods appropriate to the gearbox type and condition. The inspection shall include visual examination, review of available maintenance and operating records, verification of manufacturer ratings and technical data, and any operational or diagnostic testing reasonably necessary to support the
Contractor’s findings.
The Contractor shall submit a written gearbox inspection and compatibility report to the
Contracting Officer before connecting the new engines to the existing gearboxes. The report shall include:
• Identification of each gearbox.
• Inspection and testing methods used.
• Inspection findings and photographs.
• Applicable manufacturer data and compatibility calculations.
• Identified deficiencies or concerns.
• Recommended maintenance or servicing.
• Estimated remaining useful life and the basis for that estimate.
• A clear recommendation stating whether each gearbox is compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation with the new engines.
If both existing gearboxes are determined to be compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation, the Contractor shall connect and integrate them with the new engines and complete the required alignment, testing, sea trials, and commissioning.
If either existing gearbox is determined to be incompatible, unserviceable, or unsuitable for continued operation, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and suspend only the work affected by that determination. The Contractor shall not replace, rebuild, overhaul, modify, or install a replacement gearbox unless separately authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.
The purchase, furnishing, replacement, rebuilding, overhaul, modification, and installation of replacement marine gearboxes are outside the scope and Firm-Fixed-Price of this contract.
5.6 Electrical and Electronic Systems
The Contractor shall install and connect all electrical and electronic components required for proper operation of the propulsion system, including:
• Engine Control Modules (ECMs)
• Engine wiring harnesses
• Sensors
• Engine instrumentation
• Alarm systems
• Starting system
• Charging system
• Electronic throttle and shift controls
• Engine monitoring systems
• Data communication interfaces
The Contractor shall integrate engine operating data and tachometer functions with the vessel's existing chart plotter and navigation electronics to provide reliable engine monitoring and display capabilities.
5.7 Structural Restoration
The Contractor shall remove and reinstall the engine hatch, teak decking, and any other vessel components necessary to gain access to the machinery space.
Upon completion of the work, all disturbed structures and finishes shall be restored to a condition equal to or better than their pre-work condition. Replacement materials shall match the original materials in quality, appearance, and workmanship to the maximum extent practicable.
5.8 Incidental Materials
The Contractor shall furnish all incidental materials necessary to provide a complete and operational engine installation using the existing marine gearboxes if those gearboxes are determined to be compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation.
Incidental materials include, but are not limited to:
• Fasteners
• Brackets
• Supports
• Gaskets
• Sealants
• Hoses
• Clamps
• Electrical connectors
• Wiring
• Protective coverings
• Fluids
• Filters
• Labels
• Mounting hardware
Any incidental item reasonably required to complete the engine installation using the approved existing gearboxes, whether specifically identified herein or not, shall be included in the Contractor’s Firm-Fixed-Price.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, replacement marine gearboxes and all labor and materials associated exclusively with purchasing, furnishing, replacing, rebuilding, overhauling, modifying, or installing replacement gearboxes are expressly excluded from the
Contractor’s Firm-Fixed-Price.
6. Testing, Commissioning, and Acceptance
6.1 General
Upon completion of the installation, the Contractor shall perform all inspections, adjustments, calibrations, testing, and commissioning necessary to demonstrate that the new engines have been properly installed and integrated with the existing marine gearboxes and that the completed propulsion system is fully operational.
Testing and commissioning shall proceed only after the Contractor determines, and documents in the required gearbox inspection and compatibility report, that the existing gearboxes are compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation with the new engines.
All testing shall be conducted in accordance with the engine and gearbox manufacturers’ applicable requirements and accepted marine engineering practices.
The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, instrumentation, fuel, lubricants, and other resources necessary to conduct the required testing.
for continued operation, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and suspend the affected connection, testing, commissioning, and sea-trial activities until the
Contracting Officer provides written direction. Such suspension shall not authorize the
Contractor to purchase, furnish, replace, rebuild, overhaul, modify, or install a replacement gearbox.
6.2 Dockside Testing
After the existing marine gearboxes have been determined compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation, and before sea trials, the Contractor shall perform dockside operational testing to verify the proper operation of each new engine, each existing gearbox, and all associated systems.
At a minimum, dockside testing shall verify:
• Successful engine start and shutdown.
• Stable idle operation.
• Proper engine instrumentation and alarms.
• Normal oil pressure and coolant temperature.
• Proper charging-system operation.
• Proper operation of the fuel, cooling, exhaust, and lubrication systems.
• Proper operation of electronic controls.
• Proper operation of each existing gearbox in ahead, neutral, and astern.
• Proper operation of gearbox controls, lubrication, and cooling systems.
• Absence of abnormal gearbox noise, vibration, overheating, or leakage.
• Successful communication between the engine electronic control system and the vessel’s existing chart plotter and navigation equipment.
• Absence of fuel, oil, coolant, gearbox-fluid, or exhaust leaks.
The Contractor shall document the dockside test results and correct deficiencies attributable to its work before proceeding to sea trials.
6.3 Sea Trial
Following successful completion of dockside testing, the Contractor shall conduct a sea trial to demonstrate satisfactory operation of the new engines, existing marine gearboxes, and completed propulsion system under normal operating conditions.
During the sea trial, the Contractor shall demonstrate that:
• Both engines operate smoothly throughout the operating range.
• Both existing gearboxes operate properly in ahead, neutral, and astern.
• The engines and gearboxes operate together without abnormal noise, vibration, overheating, leakage, slippage, or other indications of improper operation.
• The propulsion system achieves the engine manufacturer’s specified rated operating speed under normal loading conditions, subject to vessel condition, propeller loading, and applicable manufacturer requirements.
• Engine and gearbox operating temperatures, engine oil pressure, charging voltage, and other critical operating parameters remain within applicable manufacturer limits.
• Electronic engine controls and monitoring systems function properly.
• Engine operating data is correctly displayed on the vessel’s chart plotter and navigation equipment.
• The completed propulsion system operates without warning alarms or active fault codes.
• The vessel demonstrates satisfactory propulsion performance in both ahead and astern operation.
The Contractor shall document all sea-trial measurements, observations, deficiencies, and results in the required Sea Trial Report.
6.4 Deficiency Correction
Any deficiencies identified during inspections, testing, or sea trials that are attributable to the Contractor's work shall be corrected by the Contractor at no additional cost to the
Government.
Following correction of any deficiencies, the Contractor shall repeat the applicable testing necessary to demonstrate successful corrective action.
6.5 Government Inspection
The Government reserves the right to inspect the work at any time during contract performance.
Government inspections do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with the requirements of this Statement of Work or for delivering a complete and fully operational propulsion system.
6.6 Final Acceptance
Final Government acceptance shall occur only after the Contracting Officer or designated
Government representative determines that all applicable contract requirements have been satisfactorily completed.
Provided the existing marine gearboxes are determined compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation, final acceptance shall require, at a minimum:
1. Completion of all work required by this Statement of Work.
2. Successful installation of two (2) Cummins QSM11-M 715 HO marine diesel engines.
3. Government receipt and acceptance of the gearbox inspection and compatibility report.
4. A documented determination that both existing marine gearboxes are compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation with the new engines.
5. Successful connection, alignment, and integration of the new engines with the existing gearboxes and propulsion shafts.
6. Completion of all required mechanical, electrical, control, and electronic connections.
7. Successful completion of dockside operational testing.
8. Successful completion of the required sea trial.
9. Proper integration of engine operating data with the vessel’s existing chart plotter.
10. No unresolved deficiencies attributable to the Contractor’s work, abnormal vibration, fluid leaks, active fault codes, or unsafe operating conditions.
11. Restoration of all disturbed vessel structures and finishes.
12. Delivery of all required warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, gearbox inspection documentation, commissioning documentation, engine serial numbers, and other contract deliverables.
13. Delivery of the vessel to the Government in a clean, fully operational, and mission-ready condition.
for continued operation, the Contracting Officer shall provide written direction regarding the affected work and the requirements for final acceptance. The Contractor shall not perform excluded gearbox replacement work without a written contract modification or other written authorization from the Contracting Officer.
Final acceptance by the Government shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for correcting defects covered by the applicable warranty.
7. Warranty
7.1 General
The Contractor warrants that all labor, materials, equipment, and services furnished by the Contractor under this contract shall be free from defects in workmanship and shall conform to the requirements of this Statement of Work. All new materials and equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be new, unused, and free from defects unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.
The Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Government, correct defects in workmanship, installation, alignment, integration, connections, adjustments, testing, or commissioning identified during the applicable warranty period.
The Government’s existing marine gearboxes are not new equipment furnished by the
Contractor. Except for damage caused by the Contractor or deficiencies in the
Contractor’s inspection, connection, alignment, integration, or other workmanship, the
Contractor does not warrant the preexisting condition or remaining service life of the existing gearboxes.
7.2 Manufacturer's Warranty
The Contractor shall provide the Government with the full, transferable manufacturer’s standard warranty for each Cummins QSM11-M 715 HO marine diesel engine and all new OEM components furnished under this contract.
Warranty coverage shall commence upon final Government acceptance unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
The Contractor is not required to provide a new-equipment manufacturer’s warranty for the Government’s existing marine gearboxes.
7.3 Workmanship Warranty
The Contractor shall provide a minimum one (1) year workmanship warranty covering all installation, connection, integration, alignment, adjustments, commissioning, testing, and restoration work performed under this contract.
The workmanship warranty shall include the Contractor’s work connecting and aligning the new engines with the existing marine gearboxes. It shall also cover damage to the existing gearboxes caused by the Contractor’s improper installation, alignment, connection, testing, or other negligent acts or omissions.
The workmanship warranty does not cover failure resulting solely from the preexisting condition, normal wear, or remaining service life of an existing gearbox, provided the
Contractor properly identified and disclosed observable deficiencies during the required gearbox inspection.
The workmanship warranty shall begin on the date of final Government acceptance.
7.4 Warranty Service
During the warranty period, the Contractor shall:
• Respond promptly to Government notification of warranty issues.
• Investigate reported problems affecting the new engines or the Contractor’s installation and integration work.
• Repair or replace defective components furnished by the Contractor.
• Correct defects attributable to the Contractor’s inspection, installation, connection, alignment, integration, adjustments, commissioning, testing, or restoration work.
• Furnish all labor, travel, equipment, replacement parts, and incidental materials necessary to complete covered warranty repairs.
• Coordinate warranty service to minimize disruption to Government operations.
The Contractor shall not be responsible for repairing or replacing an existing marine gearbox under warranty unless the need for repair or replacement results from damage caused by the Contractor or from defective workmanship covered by this contract.
7.5 Warranty Documentation
Prior to final acceptance, the Contractor shall provide:
• Manufacturer's warranty certificates.
• Warranty registration documentation.
• Warranty contact information.
• Local or regional warranty service provider information.
• Instructions for obtaining warranty service.
8. Period and Place of Performance
8.1 Period of Performance
The Contractor shall complete all work required under this Statement of Work within 180 calendar days after receipt of the Government's written Notice to Proceed (NTP).
The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any condition that may delay completion of the work.
8.2 Place of Performance
Work shall be performed at the Contractor's marine repair facility in Singapore that is capable of safely accommodating a 51-foot motor yacht and performing the services required by this Statement of Work.
Dockside testing and sea trials shall be conducted in suitable waters within Singapore in accordance with applicable maritime regulations and any operational requirements established by the U.S. Embassy Singapore.
9. Deliverables
The Contractor shall furnish the following deliverables:
Deliverable Due
Gearbox Inspection and Compatibility Report, including inspection methods, findings, photographs, applicable manufacturer data, compatibility calculations, identified deficiencies, estimated remaining useful life, and a clear recommendation for each existing gearbox
Within five calendar days after completion of the gearbox inspection and, in all events, before connecting either new engine to an existing gearbox.
Written notice of any gearbox determined to be incompatible, unserviceable, or unsuitable for continued operation, including the technical basis and anticipated effect on contract performance
Immediately upon determination, but no later than one business day after the determination
Two (2) new Cummins QSM11-M 715 HO marine diesel engines installed and commissioned using the existing gearboxes, provided the gearboxes are determined compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation
No later than the end of the period of performance established in Section F.2.
Manufacturer’s warranty documentation Prior to final acceptance
Workmanship warranty documentation Prior to final acceptance
Engine serial numbers and configuration numbers Prior to final acceptance
Operation and Maintenance Manuals Prior to final acceptance
Parts Manuals Prior to final acceptance
Sea Trial Report Prior to final acceptance
Commissioning Report Prior to final acceptance
Final Invoice The designated billing office identified in Section G, with a copy to the COR.
for continued operation, the Contracting Officer shall provide written direction regarding affected deliverables and any corresponding changes to the scope, price, or delivery schedule. The Contractor shall not perform gearbox replacement work without written authorization from the Contracting Officer.
10. Administrative Requirements
10.1 Government Representative
The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only individual authorized to modify the terms and conditions of this contract.
Technical direction may be provided by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or other designated Government representative; however, such direction shall not alter the scope, price, or period of performance unless authorized in writing by the Contracting
Officer.
10.2 Coordination
The Contractor shall coordinate all work schedules, vessel movements, inspections, gearbox inspection activities, testing, and sea trials with the designated Government representative.
The Contractor shall submit the required gearbox inspection and compatibility report and obtain written Government direction before proceeding with affected work if either existing gearbox is determined to be incompatible, unserviceable, or unsuitable for continued operation.
Only the Contracting Officer may authorize any change to the contract scope, price, or period of performance. The Contractor shall not purchase, furnish, replace, rebuild, overhaul, modify, or install a replacement marine gearbox without prior written authorization from the Contracting Officer.
10.3 Security and Access
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable U.S. Embassy Singapore security procedures and facility access requirements when performing work or coordinating with
Government personnel.
10.4 Safety
The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of its personnel, subcontractors, equipment, and operations and shall comply with all applicable Singapore workplace safety, environmental, and maritime regulations.
10.5 Final Acceptance
Final payment shall be made in accordance with the contract after:
• All applicable work has been satisfactorily completed.
• The required gearbox inspection and compatibility report has been submitted and accepted by the Government.
• Both existing gearboxes have been determined compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation with the new engines.
• All required deliverables have been submitted.
• The vessel has successfully completed dockside testing and sea trials.
• The Government has completed its final inspection and formally accepted the work.
for continued operation, final acceptance and payment shall be addressed in accordance with written direction or a contract modification issued by the Contracting Officer.
APPENDIX A
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
A.1 General
This Appendix establishes the minimum technical requirements for the replacement marine engines to be furnished and installed under this contract. The Contractor shall furnish and install two (2) new Cummins QSM11-M 715 HO marine diesel engines complete with all Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) components, accessories, controls, wiring, instrumentation, hardware, and ancillary equipment necessary to provide a complete, fully integrated, and operational engine installation.
The Contractor shall inspect the Government’s existing marine gearboxes to determine whether they are compatible with the new engines, are in serviceable condition, and have sufficient remaining useful life for continued operation. If the existing gearboxes are determined suitable for continued service, the Contractor shall connect, align, and integrate them with the new engines.
of replacement marine gearboxes is excluded from the Contractor’s Firm-Fixed-Price.
The engines and associated equipment furnished under this contract shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements specified herein.
A.2 Engine Characteristics
The Contractor shall furnish and install two (2) Cummins QSM11-M 715 HO marine diesel propulsion engines meeting the following minimum characteristics:
• Manufacturer: Cummins Inc.
• Model: QSM11-M 715 HO
• Quantity: Two (2)
• Configuration Number: D353013MX03
• Engine Type: Inline Six-Cylinder Marine Diesel
• Operating Cycle: Four-Stroke
• Aspiration: Turbocharged and Aftercooled
• Rated Power: 715 MHP
• Rated Speed: 2,500 RPM
• Duty Rating: High Output (HO)
• Displacement: 10.8 Liters
• Bore: 125 mm
• Stroke: 147 mm
• Rotation: Counterclockwise (Facing Flywheel)
• Fuel Type: No. 2 Diesel Fuel
• Maximum Fuel Consumption: 119.8 Liters per Hour at Rated Output
• Dry Weight: Approximately 1,188 Kilograms
• Emissions Certification: EPA Tier 3 and IMO Tier II
• Country of Origin: United States of America
A.3 Engine Package Requirements
Each engine shall be furnished as a complete OEM marine propulsion package, including, at a minimum, the following components:
• Electronic Control Module (ECM)
• Complete engine wiring harness
• Starting motor
• Alternator
• Turbocharger
• Aftercooler
• Heat exchanger
• Fuel system components
• Lubrication system components
• Cooling system components
• Engine-mounted sensors
• Standard engine instrumentation
• Flywheel and flywheel housing
• Flexible engine mounts
• Standard OEM service filters
• Mounting hardware
• Operator's Manual
• Operation and Maintenance Manual
• Parts Manual
• Warranty documentation
The Contractor shall furnish all additional components, accessories, fittings, hoses, clamps, brackets, fasteners, connectors, and hardware necessary to provide a complete and fully operational propulsion system.
A.4 Installation Requirements
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidental items necessary to complete the engine installation using the existing marine gearboxes, provided the gearboxes are determined compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation.
The Contractor shall verify compatibility between the replacement engines and the existing:
• Marine gearboxes
• Propeller shafts
• Shaft couplings
• Engine foundations
• Fuel system
• Cooling system
• Exhaust system
• Electrical distribution system
• Vessel control systems
The Contractor shall inspect and evaluate the existing marine gearboxes in accordance with Section 5.5 of this Statement of Work. The Contractor shall document the condition, compatibility, estimated remaining useful life, identified deficiencies, and recommended disposition of each gearbox in the required Gearbox Inspection and Compatibility Report.
If the existing gearboxes are determined compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation, the Contractor shall connect and integrate the new engines with the existing gearboxes. The Contractor shall install new engine mounts and perform all alignment, adjustments, calibration, testing, and commissioning necessary to ensure proper operation of the completed installation.
If either existing gearbox is determined incompatible, unserviceable, or unsuitable for continued operation, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and await written direction before proceeding with affected work.
Engine operating data, alarms, and tachometer information shall be integrated with the vessel’s existing chart plotter and navigation electronics.
of replacement marine gearboxes is not included in the Contractor’s Firm-Fixed-Price.
A.5 Materials
All equipment, materials, components, fittings, wiring, hoses, connectors, hardware, and accessories furnished by the Contractor and incorporated into the completed installation shall be factory new, unused, and free from defects.
Only genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer components manufactured or approved by Cummins Inc. shall be used for the new engines and associated engine systems unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.
The use of rebuilt, remanufactured, refurbished, salvaged, used, or counterfeit components furnished by the Contractor is prohibited.
These requirements do not prohibit the continued use of the Government’s existing marine gearboxes or other existing vessel equipment when such equipment is determined compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation in accordance with this
Statement of Work.
A.6 Incidental Materials
The Contractor shall furnish all incidental materials necessary to provide a complete and fully operational engine installation using the existing marine gearboxes, provided the gearboxes are determined compatible, serviceable, and suitable for continued operation.
Incidental materials include, but are not limited to:
• Fasteners
• Brackets
• Supports
• Gaskets
• Sealants
• Hoses
• Hose clamps
• Electrical connectors
• Wiring
• Cable supports
• Protective coverings
• Labels
• Identification tags
• Fluids
• Filters
• Mounting hardware
• Corrosion-protection materials
Any incidental material reasonably required to complete the engine installation using the approved existing gearboxes in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and accepted marine engineering practices shall be included in the Contractor’s Firm-Fixed-
Price.
Replacement marine gearboxes and all labor, materials, components, adapters, and services associated exclusively with purchasing, furnishing, replacing, rebuilding, overhauling, modifying, or installing replacement gearboxes are expressly excluded from the Contractor’s Firm-Fixed-Price.
END OF APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
VESSEL INFORMATION AND REFERENCE PHOTOGRAPHS
B.1. General
This appendix provides reference information regarding the Government vessel and the existing propulsion system.
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