SOW_BEAR-BALLAST TANK CLEANING.pdf
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for ballast tank cleaning and repairs on the USCGC BEAR, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter. The contractor must drain, clean, and dispose of contents from three ballast tanks (4-242-0-W, 4-228-1-W, and 4-228-2-W) containing approximately 300 gallons each of seawater and/or gray water. The work is scheduled for March 23-28, 2026, and will be performed at CGC BEAR's location in Portsmouth, Virginia (4000 Coast Guard Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23703-2135).
The contractor is required to provide a Marine Chemist to gas-free the tanks, hardware and gaskets for tank covers, an air compressor, and storage/disposal tanks for fluids. Work tasks include removing access covers and disposing of all fluids in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; cleaning interior surfaces of sediment, sludge, and fungal growth without damaging tank coatings; and closing compartments with new gasket material conforming to ASTM D1330 after a mandatory 24-hour open-air period and Coast Guard Inspector approval. The contractor must maintain plug accountability logs and remove all cleaning media and residues continuously during the washing process. The Contracting Officer Technical Representative is LT Emily A Dow, EO, contactable at (757) 483-8700 ext. 222 or Emily.A.Dow@uscg.mil.
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Statement of Work (SOW)
For repairs to USCGC BEAR-BALLAST TANK CLEANING
1. Background and Current Observed Issues
CGC BEAR following Ballast tanks needs to be drained and cleaned to conduct a tank inspection for BEAR upcoming Dry Dock project.
2. REFERENCES
DRAWING - 901-WMEC_529-001 BALLASTING & EMER BILGE DRAINAGE SYS DIAGRAM
ASTM International (ASTM) D1330, 2015, Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Gaskets
3. REQUIREMENTS
Contractor will need to drain, clean and dispose of contents from 03 Ballast tanks. The ballast tanks are 4-242-0-W, 4-228-1-W and 4-228-2-W. The 4-242-0-W contains approx. 300 gallons of seawater, 4-228-1-W contains approx. 300 gallons of seawater & gray water, 4-228-2-W contains approx. 300 gallons of seawater & grey water. Contractor will need to provide a Marine Chemist to gas free the 3 ballast tanks, hardware & gasket for the tank covers, air compressor and tanks for storing/disposal of fluids from and used to clean the 3 ballast tanks.
Content removal. The Contractor must remove access cover(s); remove and dispose of all fluids and/or residues in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations. Plug all inlet and outlet piping in the tank to prevent contaminants from entering the tank. Use plugs with an attached lanyard, ring or other system that will ensure plugs are not lost in the pipe openings.
Maintain a plug accountability log outside the tank(s) to prevent any of the installed temporary plugs from being lost inside the tank or forgotten inside at tank closure.
Cleaning. The Contractor must clean the designated structure’s interior surfaces free of all foreign materials, such as sediment, sludge and fungal growth. Remove all persistent residues, taking care not to damage the tank coating system. Remove cleaning media and residues continuously from the compartment during the washing process. Remove any residual wash media and wipe up residual moisture with clean lint-free cloths. Collect, contain, and dispose of all wash media, residues, and cleaning materials in accordance with all Federal, state, and local regulations. The Contractor must refer to Coast Guard Drawing 901 WMEC 529-001 for guidance.
Closing. The Contractor must ensure that the compartment(s) remain open for at least 24 hours after completion of any KO-authorized tank repairs and preservation. Notify the COR at least 24 hours prior to closing the compartment(s) and ensure tank closure is accomplished in the presence of the Coast Guard Inspector. After satisfactory inspection by the Coast Guard Inspector, and completion of all authorized repairs, close the manhole cover(s) with new gasket material conforming to ASTM D1330.
4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of the performance will be 23-28MAR2026.
5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The primary place of performance shall be at CGC BEAR location below address:
CGC BEAR
4000 COAST GUARD BLVD
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23703-2135
(757) 483-8700
Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COR):
LT Emily A Dow, EO Ship: (757) 483-8700 ext 222 Cell: (410) 977-4152 Email: Emily.A.Dow@uscg.mil
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