4037-V100 ATTACHMENT A REVISED-.docx

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N4215824QE047
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Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command

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This document is a Statement of Work (SOW) for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to provide transport services for a radioactively contaminated pump from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) to the Westinghouse facility in Ruffs Dale, PA.

The key details are: The contract is for the period of June 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024. The contractor shall provide dedicated trailer(s) that are either "new" or "like new" condition to transport the approximately 120,000 lb. contaminated pump in its metal shipping/disposal container. The contractor shall obtain all required state and local permits and escorts, and transport the material directly to Westinghouse. Westinghouse will be responsible for unloading the material. The contractor's vehicle, equipment, and drivers must meet specific safety, security, and radiation requirements. The related federal contract opportunity has a solicitation number of N4215824QE047, a NAICS code of 484230, and is being competed as full and open competition. Offers are due by May 9, 2024 at 10:00am EST.

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ATTACHMENT E TRANS VEH REQUEST FORM.pdf PDF
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PUMP TRANSPORT SERVICE STATEMENT OF WORK

1. DESCRIPTION:

A. The Contract begins on June 1, 2024 and ends on July 31, 2024.

A.1 The Contract is awarded via e-mail by the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). The work of this Contract shall not commence until after the official e-mail notification has been received by the Contractor.

A.2 Attachment (F) provides a summary of key events that support this Contract.

B. NNSY plans to ship out a radioactively contaminated pump. The radioactively contaminated pump is stored in its own NNSY provided metal shipping/disposal container as shown in Attachments (B) and (C). The combined weight of one each radioactively contaminated pump and metal shipping/disposal container is approximately 120,000 pounds. The approximate dimensions of each metal shipping/disposal container are 225 inches long x 120 inches wide x 106 inches high.

B.1 The Contractor’s Transport Vehicle(s) shall be at NNSY and ready for transport within 6 weeks after being notified by NNSY. NNSY requires dedicated trailer(s) to be on-site and available for the duration of the Period of Performance. The trailer(s) shall be either “new” or in “like new” condition.

B.1.1 The Transport Vehicle(s) shall be equipped with 4 each placard holders.

B.2 At least 1 week prior to the initial arrival at NNSY (preferably sooner, if possible) the Contractor shall provide all required personnel information, to both NNSY points of contact of sections 1.I and 1.J below, to obtain security accesses to NNSY and shall maintain same for the duration of the Contract.

C. Hereinafter the radioactively contaminated pump in its metal shipping/disposal containers shall be referred to as “Material”.

C.1 The Material shall be picked up from the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) site at NNSY and is classified as oversized/overweight. NNSY shall package the pump in the metal shipping/disposal container.

C.2 The Material availability shall be determined at a later date.

Document No. 4037V100 Attachment (A)

ATTACHMENT (A)

PUMP TRANSPORT SERVICE STATEMENT OF WORK

D. Pickup of the Material shall occur at:

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, VA 23709

D.1 The permitting address is: Norfolk Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, VA 23709

E. After picking up the Material the Contractor shall transport the Material to: Westinghouse 680 Waltz Mill Road Ruffs Dale, PA 15663

E.1 Acceptable delivery times are between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM Mondays through Thursdays excluding national holidays.

F. The receiving site shall take cognizance of the Material upon delivery and shall be responsible for unloading the Material from the Transport Vehicle(s).

G. The Contractor shall provide all requested information of this Contract to both NNSY points of contact of sections 1.I and 1.J below, except for the daily check-ins of section 2.F.1 below (the daily check-ins are only to be made to the NNSY Technical Point of Contact of section 1.I below).

H. Additional Contractor Responsibility:

Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.102-1(a) entitled “Safety”: Contractors are hereby informed that either their employees, or representatives, present on property under NNSY cognizance shall follow Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements in addition to NNSY Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE) Program Manual NAVSHIPYDNORINST P5090.2 requirements, or safety requirements for the site specific location of the Contract.

2. TRANSPORTATION:

A. NNSY shall provide the necessary information to the Contractor for transfer of the Material. The information, which may include shipping forms, shall be provided in a format acceptable to the Contractor.

B. NNSY shall commence the shipment at a time frame which has been agreed to by the Contractor and NNSY.

C. The Material for shipment shall be in containers meeting the Department of Transportation (DOT) 7A Type A requirements of 49 CFR.

D. Radiation and contamination levels on Transport Vehicle(s) shall meet the requirements identified in section C002 below.

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E. Due to the weight and long lead time of securing permits the Contractor shall be given 6 weeks from notification of the initial planned shipping date to apply for and secure all required State and Local Permits and Escorts. The Contractor shall obtain all required State and Local Permits and Escorts ahead of the Contract execution transportation. The contractor shall use a certified Transportation Escort to drive the designated route from NNSY to Westinghouse prior to applying for applicable permits to verify the State and Local routes on the permits.

F. The Contractor’s driver(s) shall transport the Material directly to Westinghouse upon departure from NNSY within the requirements of State and Local permits. Unless otherwise specified in a Task Order no other stops for pickup are authorized. In addition, the driver(s) shall notify both NNSY points of contact, noted on the shipping papers and in sections 1.I and 1.J above, of any problems encountered, such as mechanical problems with the equipment, adverse weather conditions, or any other conditions which would result in a delay in delivering the Material to Westinghouse.

F.1 Daily check-in is required (for loads in-transit greater than 1 day) by calling the NNSY Technical Point of Contact of section 1.I above.

G. Tie-down equipment, tarps, and, if required, chafing gear shall be furnished by the Contractor to secure the Material for shipment. Refer to Attachment (B) for the tie- down sketch. All said equipment shall be either “new” or in “like new” condition. Ensure that ratchet-type tie-down equipment is inspected in accordance with ESH Alert No. 09-03 for Suspect/Counterfeit bolts.

H. If needed, NNSY shall build up the trailer lading platform with adequate timbers, friction mats, and cribbing to accommodate the Material within the trailer load well. Refer to Attachment (C) for the Material details.

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I. The Contractor shall arrive at NNSY 2 days prior to loading for inspections and equipment setup of the Transport Vehicle(s). Meeting the NNSY appearance and inspection criteria is critical to support the shipping schedule. NNSY’s inspection is a site criteria inspection and is not a DOT inspection. Refer to Attachment (D) and (G) for the inspection criteria and Attachment (E) for additional information. The Transport Vehicle(s) shall have successfully passed a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) inspection within the previous 12 months and, unless the FMCSA inspection was completed within the previous 90 days, shall also successfully pass an independent mechanical State inspection.

J. The Contractor shall pick up the Material from NNSY either between the hours of 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM Sunday through Saturday excluding national holidays, or as otherwise specified by NNSY and or State and Local Permits.

K. Shipping paperwork shall contain a list of either individual radionuclides, or combination of radionuclides, present in the Material being transported as well as radiation dose rates from the Material offered for transport.

L. The Contractor’s driver(s) shall have in their possession an up-to-date emergency response plan that includes actions required in the event of an accident. The Contractor supplied emergency response plan is not required to be provided to NNSY for review. The plan shall also include appropriate Federal, State, and Local authorities to be notified. Only in the event of an accident within the boundaries of NNSY shall NNSY be required to provide assistance. The above recipients shall also have in their possession personnel dosimetry and radiation monitoring equipment to be utilized as required either by the Contractor’s National Response Center (NRC), or agreement State license, emergency response plan, etc. The Contractor shall ensure that NNSY approved routes for transporting the Material within NNSY are followed.

L.1 The Contractor shall provide both NNSY points of contact of sections 1.I and 1.J above with off-yard routes, at any time prior to arrival at NNSY (preferably as soon as possible), in accordance with State and Local Permits. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that routes meet the requirements of 49 CFR and applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.

M. The Contractor’s driver(s) shall assist, under the direction of NNSY personnel, in loading the Material aboard the Transport Vehicle(s). Upon completion of the loading operation, the driver(s) shall secure and or replace covers and closures as necessary on the Transport Vehicle(s) and shall sign for and accept transport responsibility as the carrier and custodian of the Material.

PUMP TRANSPORT SERVICE STATEMENT OF WORK

N. Westinghouse personnel shall be responsible for unloading the Material from the Transport Vehicle(s) in accordance with the resulting Contract and in accordance with applicable DOT, State, and NRC regulations.

O. The Contractor shall immediately notify both NNSY points of contact of sections 1.I and 1.J above of either any DOT discrepancy (for example, those identified in 49 CFR Part 107 Subpart D Appendix A), or detected radioactivity external to the Material package, or on the Transport Vehicle(s) discovered during receipt inspection of the shipment of the Material from NNSY.

P. The Contractor’s driver(s) shall be a United States citizen. At least 1 week prior to arrival at NNSY (preferably sooner, if possible) the Contractor shall provide documentation of citizenship, Transport Vehicle(s) information, and driver(s) information (name, phone number, and license number) on company letterhead to both NNSY points of contact of sections 1.I and 1.J above. The driver(s) shall possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Hazardous Material endorsement, and be experienced in handling Radioactive Material. The driver(s) shall have successfully passed a driving test in accordance with 49 CFR Part 391.31 and a physical examination in accordance with 49 CFR Part 391.41 within the previous 2 years. The driver(s) shall have received training which meets the requirements of 49 CFR Part 397 Subpart D and provide evidence, as applicable, to both NNSY points of contact of sections 1.I and 1.J above prior to accepting custody of Radioactive Material, if requested.

Q. The Contractor shall have applied for and received all applicable current Permits for all applicable States of carriage. The Contractor shall provide any required over dimensional or overweight permits to both NNSY points of contact of sections 1.I and 1.J above at any time prior to release of shipment.

R. The Contractor shall have a Hazardous Material Registration in accordance with 49 CFR 107 Subpart G and Security Plan in place in accordance with 49 CFR 172.800, as applicable.

S. The Contractor may be prohibited from the possession and/or use of:

S.1 Cellular phones with camera capabilities and any other photography devices, including vehicle cameras. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to be aware of, and adhere to, camera cell phone regulations for each location. Lockers will not be provided at either NNSY or Westinghouse for the Contractor’s camera devices.

S.2 Pets S.3 Weapons

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T. The Contractor shall provide survey results as indicated in section C002 below, when requested.

U. Any special tags or labels required due to DOT special permits held by the Contractor shall be furnished by the Contractor.

V. The Contractor shall ensure that:

V.1 The Transport Vehicle(s) are inspected per the requirements of 49 CFR Part 393 prior to each use to transport Radioactive Material per this Contract.

a. The Contractor shall be provided with a Vehicle Assessment Checklist similar to Attachment (D) and (G) prior to arrival. The results of the Vehicle Assessment Checklist shall be provided, upon request, to both NNSY points of contact of sections 1.I and 1.J above prior to releasing the Material to the Contractor’s custody.

V.2 Prior to loading the Material on the Transport Vehicle(s) NNSY shall assess the condition of the Transport Vehicle(s). The Vehicle Assessment Checklist shall be re-performed if the shipment is not completed on the day the Transport Vehicle(s) are loaded.

V.3 Discrepancies observed either on the Vehicle Assessment Checklist, or which may be found associated with the Contractor’s Transport Vehicle(s), shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to correct prior to shipment. The Contractor shall be responsible for any cost associated with either the personnel, or the Material, or Westinghouse as related to the delays resulting from the Contractor’s failure to comply with either statutory, or Contractual, requirements; detention and demurrage charges shall not apply.

W. The Contractor shall be capable of responding to emergencies that may occur during transportation of Radioactive Material over public highways between NNSY and Westinghouse facilities. As a minimum the Contractor shall provide the driver(s) with an accident plan, which shall include instructions for calling the DOT and either the NRC, or an agreement State agency, in the event of an accident. The Contractor shall make provisions for Radiological Control Response capabilities at the accident site.

X. The Contractor is prohibited from providing a Kershaw Model 21 trailer with a 12-1/4 inch x 5-1/2 inch axle and brake configuration for transportation of Radioactive Material.

Y. The Contractor’s Safety and Inspection Rating shall be “Satisfactory” and all 3 Out of Service (OOS) values, specifically “Vehicle”, “Driver”, and “HazMat”, shall be below their corresponding national average percentages by at least 25%.

PUMP TRANSPORT SERVICE STATEMENT OF WORK

C001 DEFINITIONS:

Detention charges – Charges applicable to the driver(s) and the tractor in excess of 8 hours at NNSY and or Westinghouse.

Demurrage charges – Charges applicable to the trailer in excess of 8 hours at NNSY and or Westinghouse.

NNPP – The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is a joint DOE/Navy program responsible for all aspects of naval nuclear propulsion.

C002 RADIOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the requirements of Federal, State, and Local regulatory authorities and those specific requirements stipulated in applicable licenses, permits, and authorizations, the below stated radiological requirements apply, as indicated.

1. The Contractor Transport Vehicle(s) used for transporting Radioactive Material to Westinghouse , including equipment supplied with the Transport Vehicle(s) to secure the Material (for example, tie- down equipment, tarps, and, if required, chafing gear), shall not be used to either transport, or provide for the transport, of NNPP Radioactive Material unless the Transport Vehicle(s) and equipment are surveyed by the Contractor prior to departure from the Contractor’s facility and meet the limits of the following paragraphs.

A. Loose radioactive contamination on internal and external surfaces shall not exceed 450 μμCi/probe Beta-Gamma (β-γ) when frisked with a ratemeter equipped with a DT-304/PDR probe, or an instrument of equal sensitivity, or 450 μμCi/100 square centimeters Beta-Gamma (β-γ) as measured with dry swipes counted with a ratemeter equipped with a DT- 304/PDR probe, or instrument of equal sensitivity, or 50 μμCi/probe Alpha (α) as measured with an AN/PDR-56, or equivalent instrument.

B. Fixed radioactivity on internal and external surfaces shall not exceed 450 μμCi/probe Beta-Gamma (β-γ) as measured with a ratemeter equipped with a DT-304/PDR probe, or an instrument of equivalent sensitivity, and shall not exceed 50 μμCi/probe Alpha (α) as measured with an AN/PDR- 56 instrument, or an instrument of equivalent sensitivity.

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C. The Contractor Transport Vehicle(s), containers, and equipment used for transporting NNPP Radioactive Material that are found to be above the limits specified above shall, at the option of either NNSY or Westinghouse , be returned for decontamination at the Contractor’s expense either to (1) the Contractor, or (2) either NNSY or Westinghouse . If the return of either the Transport Vehicle(s), containers, or equipment, would result in a violation of Federal, State, and Local regulations, the Contractor shall be notified in advance of the extent of the work to be performed by either NNSY or Westinghouse and the estimated cost. No on- site decontamination by the Contractor’s personnel shall be permitted. No detention and demurrage charges shall accrue during the period when either the Transport Vehicle(s), containers, or equipment, are either being detained, or decontaminated, by either NNSY or Westinghouse.

2. The following radiation measuring methods shall be used to determine the various radiation and or contamination levels:

A. Gamma (γ) radiation fields shall be measured with an IM-265/PDQ radiac meter with DT680/PDQ Beta-Gamma (β-γ) probe, or Teletector model 6112 (IM-260/PD), or equivalent instrument, as applicable, calibrated to Cobalt-60 equivalent.

B. Beta-Gamma (β-γ) swipes shall be measured within 1/2 inch with a Geiger tube type instrument, or E-140N (IM-254/UD) equipped with a DT- 304/PDR probe, or equivalent, as applicable, calibrated to Cobalt-60 equivalent.

C. Alpha (α) activity swipes shall be measured with an AN/PDR-56 Alpha survey meter, or equivalent.

D. Swipes shall be taken dry over an area of 100 square centimeters using either a 1-1/8 inch diameter filter, or paper, disc.

E. Frisk surveys shall be performed with either a DT-304/PDR equipped ratemeter, or an instrument of equivalent sensitivity, with the probe held within 1/2 inch of the surface being scanned.

3. NNSY and Westinghouse shall perform surveys to verify compliance with 49 CFR Part 173.441 and with the conditions and limits specified in the Contract.

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