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STATEMENT OF WORK

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirement to provide periodic underwater hull cleaning and inspections for two 87-foot Coastal Patrol Boats: USCGC SEA DEVIL (WPB-87368) and USCGC SEA FOX (WPB-87374). Both vessels are homeported at the Maritime Force Protection Unit (MFPU) located in Kings Bay, Georgia. These services are essential to ensure optimal performance and mission readiness

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 BACKGROUND

The two 87-foot patrol boats must be capable of reaching their maximum operational speed to effectively perform their missions. However, the warm coastal waters of Georgia promote continuous marine growth on the hulls, which adversely impacts vessel performance. Periodic underwater hull cleanings are essential to mitigate this growth and enable the patrol boats to maintain full speed and maneuverability.

1.2 SCOPE

Hull cleanings will be scheduled by the cutter’s Engineer Petty Officer (EPO) or Assistant Engineer Petty Officer (AEPO) through the dive company’s operations manager or main office.

1.3 OBJECTIVE

To provide underwater hull cleaning and inspections for two 87’ coastal patrol boats, USCGC SEA DEVIL (WPB-87368) and USCGC SEA FOX (WPB-87374) homeported at MFPU Kings Bay, GA.

1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Year: May 15, 2025 – May 14, 2026, up to 28 underwater hull cleanings and inspections.

Option Year 1: May 15, 2026 – May 14, 2027, up to 28 underwater hull cleanings and inspections.

1.5 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance will be the USCGC SEA DEVIL and USCGC SEA FOX located at Site VI ALPHA PIER James Munroe Ave Kings Bay, GA 31547.

PHYSICAL ADDRESS

USCGC SEA DEVIL/ USCGC SEA FOX

Site VI ALPHA PIER James Munroe Ave Kings Bay, GA 31547

USCGC SEA DEVIL EPO: MKC Michael Peets USCGC SEA FOX EPO: MKC Timothy Mills

MAILING ADDRESS

USCGC SEA DEVIL/ USCGC SEA FOX

CO: Engineer Petty Officer 6013 Daniel Webster Rd.

Kings Bay, GA 31547

1.6 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

1.6.1 NAVFAC 5512 Department of the Navy Base Access Pass Registration

1.6.2 SUBBASE Kings Bay Visitor Request Form

1.6.3 WPB-87 B10020.D REV’D 02/15/23 Hull Inspection Report

2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS

The contractor shall complete up to a total of 28 hull cleanings and inspections for the USCGC SEA DEVIL and USCGC SEA FOX during the period of performance, from May 15, 2025, to May 14, 2026.

Hull cleanings and inspections will generally be scheduled approximately once a month for each vessel, but the frequency may vary depending on operational needs, vessel performance, and environmental conditions. There may be instances where cleanings are required more or less frequently than the typical monthly schedule. The contractor will coordinate with the EPO or AEPO to schedule the cleanings as needed.

2.1 TASK ONE – DIVE OPERATIONS PLAN

The contractor must complete a dive operations plan, upon request, with all required onsite documentation. This documentation should include the following: dive plan, company safe practice manual, diver certification, equipment certifications, emergency management plan, dive logs, daily logs, and job hazard analysis. The dive operations plan must be available upon request but does not need to be completed prior to each hull cleaning. It only needs to be completed once before the first cleaning.

2.2 TASK TWO – CLEAN UNDERWATER HULL

2.2.1 Underwater hull cleaning using various bristle brushes to help maintain hull coatings. The types of brushes used should be suitable for cleaning without causing damage to the hull coatings.

2.2.2 Cleaning of all exterior sea chest gratings.

2.2.3 Cleaning of seawater discharge and suctions points.

2.2.4 Cleaning of running gear.

2.2.5 Propeller polish.

2.3 TASK THREE – HULL INSPECTION

2.3.1 Video inspection of all running gear, sea chest, hull penetrations, cathodic protection system, transducers, and fathometer.

2.3.2 Contractor must provide video of any damage including paint section loss.

2.3.3 Contractor must complete submittal of USCG inspection report MPC B10020.D after each cleaning and inspection. The MPC B10020.D form will be provided to the contractor by the EPO or AEPO prior to each scheduled cleaning and inspection. The completed report shall be submitted via email to the EPO within five business days after each cleaning and inspection. The report shall be submitted in digital format (e.g. PDF).

2.4 TASK FOUR - BASE ACCESS

2.4.1 Contractor shall acquire and maintain lower base security access to expedite services. The waterfront in Kings Bay is highly secure and contractors must be able to obtain clearance with minimal impact to service requirements and timelines.

2.4.2 Contractors will be required to out a NAVFAC 5512 and SUBBASE Kings Bay Visitor Request Forms must be filled out to their entirety and returned to the operations department via email: SMB-MFPUKingsBay-OS-Security@uscg.mil

2.4.3 Security clearance reports for contractors shall be provided to the Command Security Officer (CSO) prior to the commencement of services. The CSO’s contact information is OS2 Brandon Evans, SMB-MFPUKingsBay-OS-Security@uscg.mil.

2.4.4 Contractor security clearance shall be verified periodically with the CSO to ensure continued access to the base.

3.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

3.1 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this SOW.

3.2 CONTINUITY OF SUPPORT

The Contractor shall ensure that the contractually required level of support for this requirement is always maintained. The Contractor shall ensure that all contract support personnel are present to complete each hull cleaning and inspection.

3.3 PROJECT MANAGER

The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager who must be responsible for all Contractor work performed under this SOW. The Project Manager shall be a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the EPO’s. The name of the Project Manager, and the name(s) of any alternate(s) who must act for the Contractor in the absence of the Project Manager, must be provided to the Government as part of the Contractor's proposal. During any absence of the Project Manager, only one alternate must have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to work performed under this contract. The Project Manager and all designated alternates must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Additionally, the Contractor must not replace the Project Manager without prior approval from the Contracting Officer.

3.4 EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION

3.4.1 Contractor employees visiting Government facilities shall wear an identification badge that, at a minimum, displays the Contractor name, the employee’s photo, name, clearance-level and badge expiration date. Visiting Contractor employees must comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and must always display identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist.

3.5 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

The work will be performed on operational military installation. All Contractor employees shall become familiar with and obey station fire, traffic, and security regulations. Personnel shall not stray from the immediate area of work or direct avenues of ingress and egress unless authorized in advance by EPO or

AEPO.

3.6 REMOVING EMPLOYEES FOR MISCONDUCT OR SECURITY REASONS

The Government may, at its sole discretion (via the Contracting Officer), direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from DHS facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under the contract.

The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

4.0 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS

4.1 SECURITY

Contractor access to classified information is required under this SOW for lower base access. The maximum level of classification is Secret. The details will be specified in a Department of Defense (DD) Form 255.

4.2 HOURS OF OPERATION:

Contractor employees must generally perform all work between the hours of 0730 and 1500 EST, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). However, there may be occasions when contractor employees must be required to work other than normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, to fulfill requirements under this SOW. The vessels have an inport officer of the day (OOD) to monitor weather, and vessel traffic. If the weather forecast The cleaning crew can work as long as needed, from sunrise to sunset. Dive operations may not be conducted prior to sunrise, or after sunset.

4.3 WEATHER IMPACTS ON SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS

In the event of inclement weather (e.g., heavy rain, high winds, or other unsafe conditions), the scheduled inspection and hull cleaning may be delayed or rescheduled. The contractor shall coordinate with the EPO to determine an appropriate rescheduling time, ensuring that safety and operational readiness are prioritized. The contractor must be flexible with scheduling to accommodate weather-related delays, and all parties will work together to find suitable alternative dates.

4.4 PROTECTION OF INFORMATION

Contractor access to information protected under the Privacy Act is required under this SOW. Contractor employees must safeguard this information against unauthorized disclosure or dissemination in accordance with the law and Government policy and regulation.

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES

5.1 UTILITIES

Reasonable amounts of the following utilities will be made available to the Contractor without charge.

(1) Electricity

(2) Potable Water

6.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Contractor must furnish all facilities, materials, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract, except for the Government Furnished Resources specified in section 5.0.

7.0 CLEANUP

The Contractor shall keep the work area, including the laydown and storage area, free from accumulations of waste materials and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the storage, transport, and disposal of wastes. The Contractor shall not use Coast Guard waste disposal facilities including garbage cans, trash piles, or dumpsters.