6991PE23Q000001 FB-675 DDX Spec 07.06.23.pdf

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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. The subject vessel is owned by the United States of America acting through the

Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation (herein after called

MARAD).

2. The contractor shall provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary to make all removals and restorations; remove and replace interferences; rig and unrig; make all disassembles and subsequent reassemblies to accomplish the work specified herein.

Even though this craft is not inspected or classed, all work shall be in compliance with the latest Regulatory Body requirements. The term, “Regulatory Bodies” includes the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), United States Public Health Service, the Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

3. If, in the performance of any work required in these Specifications, it becomes necessary to remove or disturb any structural part of the barge, the contractor shall, upon completion of that work, reinstall or renew if necessary any affected structural part and restore to original conditions of durability, appearance, and seaworthiness.

All temporary removals in the way of the work are to be replaced in good order.

4. Any and all removed equipment or parts remain the property of the Government and is to be left aboard the vessel. The contractor shall re-deliver the barge in the same clean and orderly condition as when received.

5. The term “or equal” means that components, equipment or material shall be equivalent in terms of performance, services required, compatibility with interrelated systems and arrangements and supportability over the service life of the components or equipment.

In the case of component or equipment substitution for those components or equipment noted on the Contract Guidance Drawings or Specification, the Contractor shall submit a written request delineating the design and the performance data on both the specified and substituted piece of equipment for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) approval and if approved, the Contractor shall take full contractual and technical responsibility for ensuring installation of components or equipment’s or both and compatibility with interrelated systems.

6. The terms “Replace” or “Renew” mean to remove the existing unit, equipment, or systems, including all interferences and to install a new unit, equipment or system which is either identical to or equal to that which was removed; the installation shall include at a minimum all hook-up, supports, and adapters which are required to effect a fully operational installation complete in all respects.

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7. Any repairs or other work resulting from recommendations or other discoveries after the barge is docked are to be brought to the attention of the COR immediately by use of a contractor generated inspection report. Any such additional work will be subject to a delivery order. Additional work to be accomplished ONLY WHEN

AUTHORIZED IN WRITING.

8. Because this craft is not considered deep seaworthy, all repair/upgrade work must be performed on this vessel in the San Francisco Bay area, such area to include the up-river areas of Sacramento and Stockton. The contractor shall be responsible for delivery from and to the Reserve Fleet and shifting the barge to and from drydock and within the contractor’s facility during the course of work.

9. The contractor shall gas-free or inert all spaces affected by the work described in this

Specification and is responsible for determining all spaces requiring gas freeing. All safety precautions contained in the United States Department of Labor Safety and Health Regulations for Ship Repairing, Title 29 CFR Parts 1501.10, 1501.11, 1501.12, 1501.14, and 1501.15 must be strictly observed. A copy of the gas-free certificate is to be presented to the COR before beginning work on the repairs. Initial Certificates are to be issued by a Certified Chemist, as will re-certifications if conditions change which will affect the Certificate. Gas-Free Certificates shall be updated daily by competent persons.

10. All welding shall meet ABS and USCG requirements and conform to American

Welding Society (AWS) standards. All welds shall be cleaned prior to painting. All surfaces which have been cut, drilled, welded, or otherwise modified shall be cleaned, free of grease, slag and foreign matter; and painted in accordance with the coating sections of these Specifications. Prior to any surface preparations, the contractor will conduct a joint inspection of the welding repairs with the COR.

11. All dirt and debris resulting from the work required by these Specifications shall be removed from the vessel and disposed of at contractor’s expense. All affected areas shall be left clean and in good order at the end of the drydocking period.

12. FB-675 is an ex-US Navy YFN covered barges having the following particulars:

• Built: 1982

• Length, overall: 110 feet

• Breadth, molded: 35 feet

• Depth, molded: 9 feet 6 inches

• Displacement, light: 174 long tons

• Deadweight: 525 long tins

• Displacement, loaded: 699 long tons

• Draft, light: 1 foot 6 inches

13. To the maximum extent possible and consistent with the Federal Acquisition

Regulations Part 23, the Government requires during the performance of the work

FB-675 DDX 2023 Page 3 under this Statement of Work (SOW) the Contractor to provide or use products that are: energy efficient (ENERGY STAR® or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMA)-designated); water-efficient; biobased; environmentally preferable (e.g., EPEAT-registered, or non-toxic or less toxic alternatives); non-ozone depleting; or made with recovered materials. Unless otherwise identified in this SOW, each recovered materials or biobased product provided and delivered must meet, but may exceed, the minimum recovered materials or biobased content of an EPA- or USDA-designated product. The sustainable acquisition requirements specified herein apply only to products that are required to be: (1) delivered to the Government during contract performance; (2) acquired by the contractor for use in performing services (including construction) at a Federally-controlled facility; (3) furnished by the contractor for use by the Government; or (4) specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance.”

Specifics FB-675

0001.0 CORE SERVICES

The core services of this work package are to drydock or otherwise haul out the barge, clean, perform surface preparation and coating to preserve the hull and exposed main deck surfaces, renew the hull anodes, and perform other miscellaneous repairs.

Note: There is no Government-furnished material provided for this work package.

0001.1 DELIVERY

Provide tug(s), pilotage and riding crew as necessary, and any other services required to move the barge from its current berth in Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet (SBRF) to the contractor’s shipyard. Provide assist tugs as required to place the barge in and out of the contractor’s drydock. Upon completion of repairs, return the barge to SBRF.

0001.2 DRY-DOCKING

A. Drydock the barge for inspection, coating and repairs as described herein. At the completion of the required work, undock the barge. All movement of the barge on to and off of drydock shall be the contractor’s responsibility. The drydocking block plan from the barge’s last drydocking in 2010 is provided.

B. Fleet the barge for access to hull areas obstructed by docking blocks to assure 100% coating coverage on hull bottoms.

C. Provide a drydocking report to the COR showing both locations of blocks prior to re-delivery and Government acceptance of the vessel.

D. Provide a docking plan to be used for future drydockings, showing exact location of all anodes and optimal docking block positions.

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0001.3 HULL CLEANING AND INSPECTION

This section deals with the cleaning and inspection of the vessel’s exterior, which includes the entire hull (underwater and freeboard), main deck, vents and fittings.

A. Secure all openings to prevent the ingress of wash water, including watertight doors, roll up doors, sliding doors, hatches, and port lights. Water-wash the entire barge exterior hull, including exterior main deck, sides, rakes, and bottom, port and stbd, fore and aft, using high-pressure fresh water at a minimum of 3000 PSI to remove dirt, growth and salts. Examine hull and deck for apparent damage and coating failure. Submit a written report within one day of conditions found showing discrepancies found and their location to the COR.

B. Handling, storage and disposal of hazardous waste, if any, generated as a result of the cleaning operation shall be the responsibility of the contractor, as being the generator. Disposal of any hazardous waste shall be at the contractor’s expense and in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.

0001.4 SURFACE PREPARATION

A. Prior to surface preparation, secure all watertight doors, roll up doors, hatches, port lights, and other openings to prevent ingress of blast contaminants. Pay special attention to the roll up doors and sliding doors since there are materials and equipment stowed inside the deck house. After protective measures have been accomplished, prepare surfaces for coating as follows:

1. Underwater body and Freeboard: Abrasive grit blast to SSPC-SP6 Commercial Blast Cleaning up to the main deck edge.

2. Exterior main deck: Do not grit blast.

B. Upon completion of surface preparation, the Contractor is to make a visual inspection of the entire hull and main deck. Contractor is to submit a written report of the conditions found during this inspection and make recommendations, if any to the COR.

C. Handling, storage and disposal of hazardous waste, if any, generated as a result of the blasting operation shall be the responsibility of the contractor, as being the generator. Disposal of any hazardous waste shall be at the contractor’s expense and in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.

0001.5 EXTERIOR COATING

Contractor is to provide all labor, equipment and material to accomplish the following surface coating. All coating shall be applied in accordance with the coating

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A. Underwater body (Keel to Deep Load Line)

1. Apply two (2) full coats of Intershield 300V or equal. Alternate colors between coats to assure proper coverage.

2. Apply two (2) full coats of Interspeed 6400NA. Alternate colors between coats to assure proper coverage. Final coat to be Red.

B. Freeboard (Deep Load Line to Main Deck)

1. Apply two (2) full coats of Intershield 300V or equal. Alternate colors between coats to assure proper coverage.

2. Apply one (1) full coat of Interthane 990HS or equal, Black.

3. Draft markings are to be hand painted where bead-welded or punch-marked with two (2) coats of Interthane 990HS White or equal.

4. Paint in the vessel’s hull numbers “FB-675” only, fore and aft, port and stbd, using two (2) coats of Interthane 990HS White or equal.

C. Exterior Main Deck

1. Touch up main deck coating where disturbed by the blast with two (2) coats of Intershield 300V or equal.

For all coatings, care is to be taken so overspray does not come in contact with unintended surfaces on the barges.

0001.6 CATHODIC PROTECTION

A. Prior to surface preparation and coating, remove the existing 22 lb. bolted zinc anodes from the barges’ hull and scrap:

a. FB-675, fifty-six (56) ea.

b. All anodes are secured to stainless steel hull studs with stainless steel hardware.

B. Install new aluminum AHC-10 (MIL-DTL-24779) anodes after the completion of all underwater hull coating work. Renew fasteners found to be missing or damaged. Cost of any new fasteners required shall be the subject of a change order.

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0001.7 REMOVAL OF RUBBER FENDERS FOR BLASTING AND COATING

(OPTIONAL)

A. Prior to grit blasting and coating, remove all rubber fendering. FB-675 had 10” D-type fendering.

B. After completion and curing of the coatings in CLIN 0001.5B, reinstall fendering with new hot dip galvanized steel hardware.

0001.8 FB-675 DECK AND CHOCK REPAIR

A. Crop out and insert approx. 2 ft. x 3ft. deck area in the port quarter where the deck and chock were torn away. Weld insert 5/16” plate in deck and existing internal framing. Test for watertightness.

B. Install 5/16” doubler plate to inserted steel for chock mounting.

C. Remove chock from deck section and prepare for welding to insert. Weld chock to insert.

D. Coat in accordance with CLIN 0001.5C.

0001.9 FB-675 DAMAGED FENDER BRACKETS

A. Remove D-shaped fender in way of headlog starboard corner.

B. Fair bent upper and lower brackets (5/16” x 4” flat bar).

C. Coat all new steel in accordance with CLIN 0001.5B.

D. Reinstall fender, renewing one bent bolt with new stainless steel hardware.

0002.0 SUPPLEMENTAL WORK

The Contractor shall provide additional labor and materials, if requested by the Government, to address any emergent work which may arise throughout the contract period. These supplemental requirements shall be identified by a “Request for Pricing” issued by the COR or by a “Condition Found Report” issued by the Contractor. If a fair and equitable price can be agreed upon by both parties to perform the supplemental work, the COR and/or Contracting Officer (CO) may issue a Delivery Order to the Contractor which authorizes the Contractor to perform that work.

The total amount of Supplemental Labor and Materials/Subcontractor labor/services ordered shall be at the discretion of the COR and/or CO.

0002.1 Supplemental Labor

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Supplemental Labor is considered labor performed by direct employees of the Contractor.

(It does not include subcontracted labor/services). The Government has estimated a not to exceed of 300 supplemental labor hours for this service. The Contractor shall propose a fully burdened hourly yard-wide labor rate to perform supplemental labor. This rate shall be applicable 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week and shall not be increased for overtime or penalty time and will be utilized in negotiating a fixed price Delivery Order for subsequent supplemental labor.

0002.2 Supplemental Material/Subcontractor Requirements

Supplemental Material/Subcontractor Requirements are materials and/or subcontracted labor or services which either the Contractor or the Government requires. The Government has provided a not to exceed amount of $20,000.00 for supplemental Materials. All costs for supplemental materials and supplemental subcontracted labor/services shall be a pass-through cost without any markup by the Contractor. (Note:

Labor that the Contractor provides, using their own personnel, to procure and deliver supplemental materials aboard the ship or in support of subcontracted labor/services, is considered Supplemental Labor). All supplemental material and supplemental subcontracted labor/services which exceed $200.00 shall be supported by hard copies of vendor quotations, paid invoices and/or receipts, if requested by the COR.