ANNEX A SOW OIL TEST.docx

ANNEX A

Statement of Work For Transformer Oil Testing These transformers are part of the AN/FRT-31 VLF Transmitter.

1. Mission:

NCTAMS LANT DET Cutler is tasked to operate and maintain the facilities and equipment to provide reliable command and control communications to operating units of the fleet in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The primary mission of the installation is to provide a VLF broadcast link between high-level command authority ashore and US and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ships, planes, and submarines operating at sea in areas of broadcast coverage. Messages are received via high- and low-speed data lines, relayed by local landlines to the appropriate transmitter, and transmitted via the broadcast method to US and NATO forces afloat.

2. Background:

Transformer Oil testing is important to inform site on oil and transformer condition. Oil testing reports are used to prioritize the Maintenance/Repair and/or end of life Replacement. Cutler VLF Site was built in the late 1950s. Many of the Transformers are original in nature. Transformers are an integral part of the transmitter and its broadcast requirements.

3. Scope:

This service will perform external inspection of the transformers, collect oil samples, refill the transformers as needed, and analyze the condition of the oil.

The proposed contract will consist of the following work requirements:

a. Travel to NCTAMS Lant Det Cutler, in Cutler, Maine and draw 26 oil samples from various transformers. The samples may only be drawn on a non-holiday Monday.

b. The technician(s) will perform an external equipment inspection, plus gather nameplate, gauge readings, location, and other data or conditions unique to the transformer installation.

c. The technician(s) will refill transformers as needed. The oil used will be Mobil Univolt N61B and will be provided by contractor.

d. The technician(s) will then submit the samples for the following testing;

Analyze the samples for the following tests:

I. Standard Screen and Moisture Tests x 26 samples, all transformers II. Dissolved Gas-In-Oil Analysis x 26 samples, all transformers III. PCB Analysis x 12 samples, specific transformers IV. Metals-In-Oil Analysis x 2 samples, specific transformers V. Power Factor Analysis @ 25 & 100 x 52 samples, all transformers VI. Furan Analysis x 14 samples, specific transformers

E. Send the results of analysis to NCTAMS Lant Det Cutler.

4. Period of Performance

5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

a. The access to the base is restricted. The contractor shall schedule work with the Site Representative to ensure access. On occasion, mission requirements may require the contractor to vacate equipment areas on short notice. In the event that contractor is unable to complete the work during a single visit the contractor will schedule another visit(s) to complete the work.

b. The Contractor shall follow all OSHA and NCTAMS LANT DET – Cutler safety regulations, available upon request, pertaining to the control of hazardous energy, (lockout-tag out). The Contractor shall provide a copy of his Energy Control Program to the Site Representative before work commences. The plan shall contain information sufficient to ensure government and contractor employee’s safety and identify lockout-tag out procedures for hazardous energy sources.

c. The Contractor shall submit a current and completed SecNav 5512 form for each person who will be working on the job site. The SecNav 5512 will be sent to the Site Representative no less than 2 weeks prior to attempting base access.

d. The Contractor must demonstrate to the Site Representative that he is certified/qualified to perform the required work.

e. All Contractors and their employees must report to the Security Office for access to base. SecNav 5512 will list required identification to gain access to the base. Thereafter, while on base all contractors and their employees must have Base issued ID in their possession at all times. Immediately report instances of lost or stolen badges or passes to the NCTAMS Lant Det Cutler Site representative. The Contractor will be held accountable for any problems associated with the misuse of lost IDs or passes. Upon completion of the contract and/or termination of the service of any employee, the Contractor shall return the IDs and passes to the Security Office. Compliance with this requirement is mandatory.

f. Proper operator licensing for vehicle operators is mandatory.

6. NCTAMS POC’s:

SITE REPRESENTATIVE

TBD ARO

CONTRACTING

ROBERT JOAS

Robert.p.joas.civ@us.navy.mil

(757) 400-9433