ABB_Support_for_MACKINAW_FY19_DD_Azipod_Maintenance.pdf

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U.S. COAST GUARD SURFACE FORCES LOGISTICS CENTER (USCG-SFLC)

ICEBREAKER, BUOY, AND CONSTRUCTION TENDER PRODUCT LINE (IBCTPL)

REQUEST FOR ABB TECHNICAL SERVICES

USCGC MACKINAW FY19 DRYDOCK MAINTENANCE

DATE: 8/21/19

1. Background / Problem Description. SFLC-IBCTPL requires OEM technical services to accomplish Azipod® drydock maintenance during the CGC MACKINAW FY19 DD.

2. Scope. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, labor, materials, travel, parts, tools, test equipment, test fittings, supplies, consumables, and equipment to accomplish tasking. The Contractor shall provide the services of certified Technical Representatives (Tech Rep) of the Azipod OEM (ABB), who is authorized to provide services for the applicable Azipod model, to accomplish all tasking. The Tech Reps will be responsible for the following:

Accessing OEM proprietary information, software, and tools pertinent to tasking in accordance with the specification.

Assisting with proper repair methods, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer's procedures and standards during disassembly, inspection, repair, modification, calibration, and reassembly of the equipment/system.

Providing genuine, OEM-approved parts Accomplishing scheduled drydock maintenance for the port and starboard Azipods Providing guidance to shipyard personnel with respect to required prerequisite steps in support of Azipod maintenance

3. Tasking. The Contractor shall provide on-site services to accomplish the following for the port and starboard Azipod in accordance with OEM-recommended procedures, referring to Coast Guard Technical Publications (TP) 3729, 3730, and 3731 for guidance.

3.1. Set-up & Restoration in Support of Drydock Maintenance

3.1.1. Provide technical oversight to shipyard personnel for tasking related to Azipod preparations/restorations in support of required OEM tasking (Azipod grounding, service hatch opening/closing, pod cap removal/reinstallation, propeller removal/reinstallation, rigging of components & parts, etc).

3.1.2. Provide technical oversight to shipyard personnel for preparations/restorations for lowering the Azipod lower assembly (propulsion module) onto the dry-dock floor.

3.1.3. Provide technical oversight to shipyard personnel for preparations/restorations for raising and suspending the Azipod upper assembly (steering module, slip ring) into the Azipod Space overhead, including guidance for interference removals.

3.2. Drydock FY19 Maintenance

3.2.1. Azipod Unit – Replacement of bolts and gaskets for service hatches and pod cap, seal ring for thrust bearing hat, hydraulic disc brakes and mechanical turning gear components, drainage pumps, level sensors, zinc anodes

3.2.2. Non-Drive End Bearing – Replacement of thrust bearing, seals, and lube oil system components (lube oil pumps and motors, filters, cooler, and sensors)

3.2.3. Drive End Bearing – Replacement of propeller bearing, seals, lube oil system components (lube oil pumps and motors, filters, cooler, and sensors), and shaft earthing brushes

3.2.4. Propeller Shaft Sealing System – Replacement & testing of propeller shaft seals, shaft seal drainage tank pump, shaft seal liner anodes, tank cleaning, and pipe flushing

3.2.5. Slewing Bearing – Replacement of slewing bearing units and software, and inspection of wear

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3.2.6. Ice Bearing – Replacement of lower slewing bearing (ice bearing), ice seal liner, and lower ice seals (existing configuration)

3.2.7. New Ice Seals (New Configuration) – Possible replacement of lower ice seals with new “U”-design seals

3.2.8. Hydraulic System – Replacement of LP and HP hoses

3.2.9. Steering Gear – Replacement of pinion bearings

3.2.10. Slip Ring – Check data slip ring condition, replace swivel, lower hoses, flexible bellows, and humidity sensors

3.2.11. Air Cooling System – Clean and hydro cooling coils

4. Deliverables. The Contractor shall provide a field service report within 30 days of completion of work. The report shall include all work accomplished, results of inspections and assessments, and recommendations based on the tasking.

4.1. For visual inspections and condition assessments (i.e. pass/fail), the use of digital pictures attesting to condition of components inspected is required. These, in conjunction with a narrative, will be used to document acceptability.

4.2. OEM’s relevant guidance and reference documents for inspection and assessment shall be utilized and referenced accordingly (including Publication Number, Publication Date, and Title).

4.3. List of all parts and components inspected, including part numbers and serial numbers (as applicable) for machinery history and configuration tracking purposes.

4.4. All readings and measurements (clearances, tolerances, etc) recorded and used in support of OEM-reusability determinations.

4.5. Recommendations for re-use, replacement, repair, or renewal of inspected components.

5. Government-Furnished Property (GFP). There is Government-Furnished Property (GFP) anticipated; however, the Government may in the course of this repair require additional GFP. All GFP will be listed in the CGC MACKINAW FY19 DD specification.

6. Security Clearance / USCG Installation Access. Base access is not required; however, access to shipyard will be required.

7. Place of Performance. TBD (Shipyard located in vicinity of the Great Lakes)

8. Period of Performance. 7/16/2019 – 10/9/2019

9. Point of Contacts.

9.1. USCG-SFLC-IBCTPL-PDM: CWO Byron Belmas, Byron.J.Belmas@uscg.mil, 231-597-2055

9.2. USCGC-SFLC-CPD: Sandra Martinez, Sandra.A.Martinez@uscg.mil, 757-628-4591