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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

GENERAL INFORMATION

FB-681 Drydocking and Repair 2026

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 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 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 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.

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 while working.

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 dry-docking period.

12. Fleet Barge (FB)-681 is ex-US Navy barge IX-552, ex-YC-1635, having the following particulars:

FB-681:

• Built: 1986

• Length, overall: 110 feet

• Breadth, molded: 32 feet

• Depth, molded: 8 feet

• Displacement, light: 144 LT

• Draft, light: 3 foot 6 inches

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13. 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-681

CORE SERVICES

The core services of this work package are to haul out the vessel, clean the underwater hull of aquatic growth, inspect hull coatings. Perform surface preparation and coating to preserve the hull and exposed main deck surface, renew the hull anodes, and perform other miscellaneous repairs.

0001.1 DELIVERY

Provide tug(s), pilotage, and riding crew as necessary, and any other services required to move the barge from her current berth in 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 Dock

A. Dry dock the vessel for hull cleaning and inspection as described herein. At the completion of the required work, launch the vessel. All movement of the vessel within the contractor’s facility shall be the contractor’s responsibility. Fleet the barge for access to hull areas obstructed by docking blocks to assure 100% coating coverage on hull bottoms.

B. 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.

C. Provide safe access on and off the barge.

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0001.3 EXTERIOR 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, vents, and fittings.

A. Secure all openings to prevent the ingress of wash water, including deck hatch, vents, and tank vents.

B. Water-wash the entire barge exterior, main deck, sides, rakes, and bottom, port and starboard (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 and could not be removed by pressure washing. The two (2) cranes do not require water-washing.

C. 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.

D. 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 HULL ULTRASONIC HULL GAUGING

A. Perform an ultrasonic hull gauging survey of each vessel’s hull to determine thickness and integrity. For estimating purposes, assume 250 shots for each vessel are to be taken.

B. Provide a written report of the survey.

0001.5 SURFACE PREPARATION

A. Prior to surface preparation, secure all hatches, pedestals of the two (2) cranes, and other openings to prevent ingress of blast contaminants. After protective measures have been accomplished, prepare surfaces for coating as follows:

1. Underwater Hull: 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, manhole covers and clover leaf tiedowns: Abrasive grit blast to SSPC-SP6 Commercial Blast Cleaning.

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

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E. 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.

0001.6 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 or equal. 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 fore and aft, port and stbd with two (2) coats of Interthane 990V or equal, White.

4. Paint in the vessel’s hull numbers “FB-681” centerline fore and aft, 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, hatches, coamings, vents, manhole covers, bitts, cleats, chocks and other deck fittings.

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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. The two (2) cranes shall be protected but not coated.

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

0001.7 CATHODIC PROTECTION

Prior to surface preparation and coating, remove the existing Type ZHB-23 23.5

lb. bolted zinc anodes from the barge’s hull.

A. Provide and install sixty (60) ea. Type AHS 20 17.2 lb. aluminum 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.

B. Install anodes to studs and secure using new stainless steel flat washers and Ny-lock nuts. All anodes are secured to stainless steel hull studs with stainless steel hardware.

0001.8 REMOVAL OF RUBBER FENDERS FOR BLASTING AND COATING

A. Prior to grit blasting and coating, remove all rubber fendering and account for all hardware. FB-681 has Grey 10”x10” with 4” diameter bore, D-shaped rubber fendering.

B. After completion and curing of the coatings in CLIN 0001.6B, reinstall fendering with original stainless-steel hardware. Additional Hardware shall be subject to a change order.

0001.9 MINOR STEEL WORK

A. Remove square tubing on the STBD side B. Remove one (1) pad eye next to the crane.

These are painted neon pink for easy identification

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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 200 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 $30,000.00 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.