A21- (B) SOW_ME_ENGINE-REBUILD_11-17-2025.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

TOP-END OVERHAUL (2) CATERPILLAR 3406 ENGINES

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District

Dredge “MERRITT”

NOVEMBER 17, 2025

GENERAL:

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, labor, materials, parts, tools (standard and special), test equipment, test fittings, supplies, consumables, and equipment required to accomplish tasking in accordance with services to perform an in-frame top-end overhaul on Caterpillar Engine serial numbers 9WR01842 and 9WR01840. for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, Dredge Merritt.

1.1. In the performance of this contract the Contractor shall comply with the following documents and references proscribed in this contract.

1.1.1. Caterpillar Marine Model D353, D379, D3304, D3306, D3406, D3412, D3508, D3608 Disassembly and Assembly (Series) Manuals and/or the latest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technical bulletins and specifications manuals as guidance.

1.1.2. Caterpillar Guidelines for Reusability, “Index of Publications on Reusability or Salvage of Used Parts”, Caterpillar Publication SEBF8029 (series).

1.2. EM 385-1-1, Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (Revision 15-MAR-2024)

1.2.1. Download from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Publications website:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/

1.2.2. Install App from the “Google Play Store” or the “Apple App Store” online:

* Search for “EM 385-1-1 Safety Manual (15-MAR-2024)

1.2.2.1. Apple App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/em-385-1-1-2024-manual/id1051395307?platform=iphone

1.2.2.2. Google Play Store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navfac.usace.safety

1.3 Federal & State Transportation Laws & Regulations

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/em-385-1-1-2024-manual/id1051395307?platform=iphone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/em-385-1-1-2024-manual/id1051395307?platform=iphone https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navfac.usace.safety

2. SPECIFICATIONS:

2.1. The Contractor is to perform a Caterpillar Recommended in-frame top-end overhaul on the port and starboard Caterpillar 3406 engines, serial numbers 9WR01842 and 9WR01840. The scope of work includes but is not limited to inspecting the rocker arms, valve bridges, and turbo housings. It also includes but is not limited to replacing the cylinder heads, fuel injectors, oil cooler core, aftercooler cores, turbo cartridges, clean, and reseal heat exchanger Refer to (2.5.1- 2.5.2). Upon completion of the top-end overhaul service, the engines shall be tested to meet the Caterpillar 3406 manufactures specifications.

2.2. Services shall be performed by a CATERPILLAR Trained and Certified Marine Diesel Power Technician, using new and/or remanufactured CATERPILLAR brand parts.

2.3. REPLACE THE FOLLOWING WITH NEW OR REMANUFACTURED PARTS:

2.3.1. Cylinder head New / Remanufactured

2.3.2. Head Studs New / Remanufactured

2.3.3. Cylinder Gaskets and seals New / Remanufactured

2.3.4. Fuel Injectors New / Remanufactured

2.3.5. Oil cooler core New/ Remanufactured

2.3.6. After cooler cores New/ Remanufactured

2.3.7. Turbo cartridge New / Remanufactured

2.3.8. Water temperature regulator New/ Remanufactured

2.3.9. Air Filters New / Remanufactured

2.3.10. Head Studs New / Remanufactured

2.3.11. Water Temp regulators New / Remanufactured

2.3.12. Thermostats and seals New / Remanufactured

2.3.13. Water Pump Bearings and Seals New / Remanufactured

2.4. INSPECT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

2.4.1. Rocker Arms

2.4.2. Valve Bridges

2.4.3. Turbo Housings

2.4.4. Exhaust Manifold

2.4.5. Water manifold

2.4.6. Jacket water pump

2.4.7. Sea Water pump

2.4.8. Heat Exchanger

2.4.9. Governor fuel linkage

2.4.10. Oil supply lines

2.5. AFTER REBUILD

2.5.1. Test run engines

2.5.2. Clean and touch up the paint on engines and work area.

2.6. FLUIDS AND FILTERS

The Contractor shall furnish and renew all fluids and filters, and applicable parts associated with the engine reassembly.

2.7. ALIGNMENT CHECK

The Contractor shall perform an alignment check post overhaul to ensure proper engine alignment.

2.8. ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:

If the in-frame top-end overhaul service requires an increase in funding (above the contracted amount) to accomplish the rebuild requirements of this contract, then the Contractor shall notify in writing, the Contracting Officer, Project Manager, and the Technical POC (section 5.3) immediately to request a contract modification. The Contractor shall submit a Condition Found Report (CFR), summarizing the conditions found that justify the increased cost. No additional work shall be performed, or parts ordered, until the contract modification is signed by the Contracting Officer and the Contractor.

NOTE

USACE personnel will operate all shipboard machinery and equipment, perform electrical tag-outs in support of maintenance, and be available to advise on rigging safety procedures as necessary. All other labor associated with maintenance tasks (i.e. rigging, parts delivery, repairs, etc.) shall be provided by the Contractor.

PORT ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

STBD ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

3. CLIN Structure:

CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT

0001 TOP-END IN-FRAME OVERHAUL

(1) Caterpillar CAT 3406 Main Engines serial #:

9WR01842

1 job

0002 TOP-END IN-FRAME OVERHAUL

(1) Caterpillar CAT 3406 Main Engines serial #:

9WR01840

1 job

0003 TRAVEL & PER DIEM 2 job

4. DELIVERY / WORKSITE: The Contractor shall perform in-frame Overhaul services on (2)

Caterpillar 3406 Main Engines on-board the Dredge Merritt. The vessel will be located at the following worksite address:

North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division 550 Shipyard Rd.

Manns Harbor, NC 27953

4.1. The work must be performed during scheduled work hours for the vessel crew. Vessel hours during the dockside repair period will be from 0600 – 1800 hrs. No one is allowed on the vessel without a crewmember on-board. The information below is for working up to 12 hr. days, Monday through Friday.

4.2. Deliveries shall be made Monday-Friday between the hours of 0800-1530 hours.

4.3. No deliveries shall be scheduled on the following Federal Holidays:

Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27, 2025 Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2025 New Years Day Thursday, January 1, 2026 Martin Luther King Day Monday January 19, 2026 Washingtons Birthday Monday February 12, 2026 Memorial Day Monday May 26, 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day Friday, June 19, 2026 Independence Day Friday, July 3, 2026 Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2026 Columbus Day Monday, October 12, 2026

5. POINTS OF CONTACT:

5.1. Contracting Officer (KO)

Rosalind Shoemaker rosalind.m.shoemaker@usace.army.mil (910)-251-4436 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District 69 Darlington Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403-1343

5.2. Project Manager (PM)

James Duke james.h.duke@usace.army.mil (910)-251-4836 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District

5.3. Technical Points of Contact (TPOC):

STEPHEN CAPPS

stephen.m.capps@usace.army.mil (910)-251-4979 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District

DONALD WIGGINS

Donald.o.wiggins@usace.army.mil (910)-251-4048 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District

6. PERIOD of PERFORMANCE (POP) / DELIVER BY: 180 days from Contract Award Date mailto:stephen.m.capps@usace.army.mil mailto:Donald.o.wiggins@usace.army.mil

7. INVOICING: INVOICE(S) SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE TPOC (section 4) through the United States Postal Service (USPS) or via email (preferred), upon completion of services and/or delivery of items purchased.

7.1. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED ON ALL INVOICES & MUST BE

EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON THE CONTRACT DOCUMENT.

7.1.1. CONTRACT # W912PM23P---- (exactly as it appears on the Contract)

7.1.2. INVOICE # ___________________

7.1.3. COMPANY NAME and ADDRESS (exactly as it appears on the Contract)

7.1.4. INVOICED CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLINs) (e.g., 0001, 0002, etc.)

(exactly as it appears on the Contract)

7.1.5. Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered

7.1.6. SMALL BUSINESS, VETERAN OWNED, OR 8A (if applicable, Indicate on invoice)

7.1.7. The DATE on the INVOICE must be the day that the invoice is “SENT” to the COR.

8. OPSEC REFERENCE:

1. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts.

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures -- this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

3. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location.

Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

14. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/ eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

APPENDIX A – List of Acronyms

Accident Prevention Plan APP Condition Found Report CFR Contracting Officers Representative COR Department of Defense DoD Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR Force Protection Condition FPCON Health Protection Condition HPCON In Accordance With IAW National Crime Information Center - Interstate Identification Index NCIC-III Not to Exceed NTE Occupational Safety & Health Association OSHA https://www.e-verify.gov/

Point of Contact POC Requiring Activity RA Statement of Work SOW Terrorist Screening Database TSDB U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USACE