6991PE23Q000005 RFQ ATTACH 1-SOW SBRF Shore Power Barges Hull Blast and Coat.pdf

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

GENERAL INFORMATION

Shore Power Barges Hull Blasting and Coating

SP Barges #1 and #3 06/03/2023

1. The subject vessels are 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 interference’s; rig and unrig; make all disassembles and subsequent reassemblies to accomplish the work specified herein. All work shall be in compliance with the latest Regulatory Body requirements. The term, “Regulatory Bodies” includes the American Bureau of Shipping, United States Coast Guard, 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 vessel, 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 vessels. The contractor shall re-deliver the vessel in the same clean and orderly condition as when received.

5. All work specified shall be accomplished and completed in conformity with the highest standards of shipbuilding practices. All items contained in these Specifications must be proved to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6. 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 COTR 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.

7. 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.

8. Any repairs or other work resulting from recommendations or other discoveries after the vessel 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.

9. Because these craft are not considered deep-sea worthy, 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.

10. 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 COTR before beginning work on the repairs. Initial Certificates are to be issued by a Certified Chemist, as will recertifications if conditions change which will affect the Certificate. Gas-Free Certificates shall be updated daily by competent persons.

11. 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 COTR.

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

13. Each SP Barge is twenty (20) feet long, have a ten (10) foot beam, with an overall depth of three (3) feet. Approximate weight is 10,000 lbs. each.

14. To the maximum extent possible and consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 23, the Government requires during the performance of the work 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 for Shore Power Barge #1 and #3

0001.0 CORE SERVICES

The core services of this work package are to perform abrasive grit blasting and coating to preserve the hull and main deck surfaces. The items below apply to both barges.

0001.1 BARGES DELIVERY

A. The Government’s self-propelled crane barge will deliver the SP Barges to the contractor’s facility. The Government can provide crane service for the loading of the barges upon the contractor’s conveyance.

B. Support barges in contractor’s facility for blasting and coating. Shift barges as required for

100% surface preparation and coating coverage.

C. At the completion of work, the Government can provide crane service for offloading of the barges from the contractor’s facility and redeliver them back to Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet

(SBRF).

0001.2 SURFACE PREPARATION

A. High pressure water wash (3000 psi) the entire exterior of the barge in preparation for inspection, repairs and coating. After cleaning, make a visual inspection of the barge and submit a written report to the COTR on conditions found.

B. Protect the anode studs with rubber hose prior to blasting (4 ea. studs).

C. After protective measures have been accomplished, abrasive grit blast the entire exterior of the barge to SSPC SP-6 commercial blast standard.

D. Upon completion of surface preparation, the Contractor is to make a visual inspection of all areas prepared and provide a written report of the conditions found, making recommendations, if any, to the COR.

0001.3 BARGE HULL and TOPSIDE COATING

A. Apply one (1) full coat of Intershield 300V or equal to the entire barge exterior. Color can be contractor’s discretion.

B. Coatings shall be mixed and applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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

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 80 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 $2,000.00 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 which 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.