FB-674-680 DDX Spec 052224.doc

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 interference’s; rig and unrig; make all disassembles and subsequent reassemblies to accomplish the work specified herein. Even though these craft are 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, 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 barges, 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 barges 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 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.

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 barges are 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 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 barges to and from drydock and within the contractor’s facility during the course of work.

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 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.

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 COR.

12. 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 dry-docking period.

13. FB-674 and FB-680 are ex-US Navy YFN covered barges, having the following particulars:

FB-674 (ex-YFN-1200)

· Built: 1964

· Length, overall: 110 feet

· Breadth, molded: 32 feet

· Depth, molded: 9 feet 6 inches

· Displacement, light: 144 long tons

· Draft, light: 1 foot 6 inches

FB-680 (ex-YFN-1273)

· Built: 1988

· Length, overall: 110 feet

· Breadth, molded: 30 feet

· Depth, molded: 9 feet 6 inches

· Displacement, light:

· Draft, light: 1 foot 6 inches

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 the FB-674 and FB-680

0001.0 CORE SERVICES

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

Sub-CLINs 0001.1 – 0001.8 apply to both barges.

Sub-CLINs 0001.9 – 0001.13 apply to FB-674 only.

Sub-CLIN 0002.0 applies to both barges.

Note: Government-furnished material is provided for installation of inclined ladders on both barges as specified in CLIN 0001.8.

0001.1 DELIVERY

Provide tug(s), pilotage and riding crew as necessary, and any other services required to move the barges from their current berths in SBRF to the contractor’s shipyard. Provide assist tugs as required to place the barges in and out of the contractor’s drydock. Upon completion of repairs, return the barges to SBRF.

0001.2 DRY-DOCKING

A. Drydock the barges for inspection, coating and repairs as described herein. At the completion of the required work, undock the barges. All movement of the barges on to and off of drydock shall be the contractor’s responsibility. The drydocking block plans from the barges’ last drydockings (FB-674 in 2010; FB-680 in 2014) are provided.

B. Fleet the barges 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 and the exact locations of all anodes prior to re-delivery and Government acceptance of the vessel.

0001.3

HULL AND TOPSIDE 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, deck house, vents and fittings.

A. Secure all openings to prevent the ingress of wash water, including deck house, deck house roof-top hatches, watertight doors, sliding and roll up doors, vents, port lights, and tank vents. Water-wash the entire barges exterior, including deck house, 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. Scrape hull where growth is tightly adhering. Examine hull, deck and deck house 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, sliding and 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. Protect the roll up doors aboard FB-680 from blast damage. After protective measures have been accomplished, prepare surfaces for coating as follows:

1. Underwater body: Abrasive grit blast to SSPC-SP6 Commercial Blast Cleaning.

2. Freeboard: Abrasive grit blast to SSPC-SP6 Commercial Blast Cleaning.

3. Exterior main deck, including bitts, cleats, chocks, vents and manhole covers: Abrasive grit blast to SSPC-SP6 Commercial Blast Cleaning.

4. Deck House: not to be grit blasted.

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 manufacturer’s recommendations and under the supervision of the coating manufacturer’s representative.

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 990V or equal, Black.

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

4. Paint in the vessel’s hull numbers “FB-674” and FB-680” only, where bead welded or punch marked, fore and aft, port and stbd using two (2) coats of Interthane 990V or equal, White.

C. Exterior Main Deck

1. Apply two (2) full coats of Intergard 264 or equal to main deck, vents, manhole covers, bitts, cleats, chocks and other deck fittings.

2. Apply one (1) full coat of Interthane 990V or equal, Gray, to a 12” perimeter around the deck edge, deck house, hatches, coamings, vents, manhole covers, bitts, cleats, chocks and other deck fittings.

3. Mask a 6” perimeter around areas identified in C.2 above.

4. Roll on one (1) full coat of Intershield 5150LWT lightweight epoxy non-skid deck coating, Deck Gray.

5. Apply one full coat of hi-visibility yellow tripping hazards such as manhole covers, bitts, cleats, chocks and other deck fittings.

6. Touch up deck house coating where disturbed by grit blasting with two coats of Intershield 300V or equal, and one coat of Interthane 990V or equal, White.

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:

a. FB-674, forty-eight (48) ea. aligned in rows at the turn of the bilge and in three (3) rows on the flat bottom/rakes.

b. FB-680, forty-eight (48) ea. arranged in two lines of 12 ea. fore and aft, port and stbd, beneath the lower rub rail.

c. 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.

0001.7 REMOVAL OF RUBBER FENDERS FOR BLASTING AND COATING (OPTIONAL)

A. Prior to grit blasting and coating, remove all rubber fendering. FB-674 has 9” square-type black rubber fendering; FB-680 has 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-674 AND FB-680 INSTALL INCLINED LADDER TO ROOF TOP

A. Fabricate and install mountings to the deck house and main deck to accept the government-provided aluminum platform and inclined ladder. Ladder is in two pieces and may be spliced together. Overall ladder length may be too short to reach the main deck. Provide sketch of the installation proposed for acceptance by the COR as part of the technical evaluation.

B. Coat new steel and disturbed coating areas in accordance with CLIN 0001.5B and 0001.5C as applicable.

C. Install ladder and landing with new stainless steel hardware.

0001.9 FB-674 DAMAGED FENDER BRACKETS AND FENDERING

A. Remove 9” x 9” square-shaped fendering from the port half of the sternlog. Stbd side piece has already been removed.

B. Remove damaged upper and lower brackets, approximately 15 ft. of 6” x 3 ½” x 3/8” angle iron.

C. Install new 6” x 3 ½” x 3/8” angle iron brackets by welding. Drill new brackets for securing the fender pieces, matching bolt pattern of existing fender.

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

E. Reinstall both sternlog fender pieces using new hot dip galvanized steel hardware.

0001.10 FB-674 STBD FORWARD CLEAT

A. Fabricate and install a double-T cleat from 3 ½” ID steel pipe similar to the one on the port side.

B. Coat in accordance with CLIN 0001.5C as applicable.

0001.11 FB-674 BENT LADDER

A. Straighten ladder siderails where bent at the top of the stbd aft corner of deck house.

B. Reweld ladder siderail footings on deckhouse top where broken loose.

C. Coat disturbed steel in accordance with CLIN 0001.5C as applicable.

0001.12 FB-674 FORWARD ROLL UP DOOR INSTALLATION

A. Crop out and scrap the existing sliding door and frame on the forward end of the deck house.

B. Install a complete new 10 ft. x 10ft. roll up steel door having at least 24-gauge flat stainless steel slats and right-hand chain operation.

C. Adjust as necessary for proper operation.

D. Coat new steel and disturbed coating areas in accordance with CLIN 0001.5C as applicable, topcoat White.

0001.13 FB-674 ROOFTOP HAND RAILING

A. Install fixed steel stanchions and handrail around the roof top perimeter like that currently installed aboard FB-680. Install doublers on deck for the stanchions, and the same size stanchions, top rails and intermediate rails as aboard FB-680. Allow for the landing on the forward end that is to be installed in CLIN 0001.8.

B. Coat in accordance with CLIN 0001.5B, topcoat White.

0002.0 SUPPLEMENTAL WORK (Aggregate for both barges)

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 600 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 $60,000.00 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.

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