Attachment 05 - Requirements Specification for Task Order 0001 - Barge IX527.docx

IX527 BARGE PRESERVATION, INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE (PIRM) SUPPORT SERVICES

REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1: IX527 Moored Location 9

TABLE OF TABLES

References ABS Guide for Nondestructive Inspection of Hull Welds, latest edition ABS Guide for Nondestructive Inspection, latest edition ABS Guidance Notes on Ship Vibration, latest edition ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges, latest edition (ABS Steel Barge Rules) ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels, latest edition (ABS Marine Vessel Rules) ABS Rules for Survey After Construction, latest edition ABS Standard ASTM A6/A6M-21 “Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling” ANSI A13.1 “Standards for Pipe Marking” ASTM A36 “Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel” ASTM A780 “Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot‐Dip Galvanized Coating” ASTM F1155 “Standard Practice for Selection and Application of Piping Materials” ASTM F683 “Standard Practice for Selection and Application of Thermal Insulation for Piping and Machinery” ASTM F708 “Standard Practice for Design and Installation of Rigid Pipe Hangers” ASTM F992‐86 “Standard Specification for Valve Label Plates” DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5200.48 “Controlled Unclassified Information” Code of Federal Regulations, Title 46, Subchapter U, Part 190.15 (46 CFR §190.15) IACS No. 47, Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Publication RP‐12 “Recommended Practice for Marine Lighting” International Association for Classification Societies (IACS) Recommendation 47 “Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard” Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 45-2002, “IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Installation on Shipboard” ISO Standard 17638, Non-Destructive Testing of Welds – Magnetic Particle Testing, latest edition ISO Standard 17640, Non-Destructive Testing of Welds – Ultrasonic Testing, latest edition ISO Standard 16809, Non-Destructive Testing – Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement, latest edition IX 527 Mooring Fittings, Cable Penetration Repair Locations, and Window Replacement Locations IX 527; INSURV HULL STRUCTURAL INSPECTION REPORT; Document No. 4730.5, 251-34-23, Dated 25 Jul 23 Leidos Document 05‐126997‐00. IX‐527 Barge House. 6/24/2005 Leidos Document 1003‐68‐062, Certification of Components for Butler Building. 1/7/2005 Leidos Document 1703‐20‐061, Rev –, Butler Building Wall Panel Replacement Procedure. 9/30/2020 Leidos Document 1703-20-077, “SEAFAC Static Site Hull Survey Procedure for IX-527” MIL-DTL-24643D, MILITARY SPECIFICATION: CABLES, ELECTRIC, LOW SMOKE, HALOGEN-FREE, FOR SHIPBOARD USE GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR MIL-HDBK-299 (SH), Cable Comparison Handbook, Data Pertaining to Electrical Shipboard Cable

MIL-R-2784A, MILITARY SPECIFICATION: RULES, SOUNDING, JOINTED

MIL-STD-1310 (Series)(Navy), Shipboard Bonding, Grounding and Other Techniques for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Safety MIL-STD-1689A, Department of Defense Manufacturing Process Standard, Fabrication, Welding, and Inspection of Ships Structure, 11/23/1990 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations, latest edition Naval Ship’s Technical Manual (NSTM), Chapter 600, Structural Closures, latest edition Naval Ships’ Technical Manual (NSTM), Chapter 631, Preservation of Ships in Service, latest edition NAVSEA U.S. Navy Towing Manual, SL740-AA-MAN-010, Revision 4, 1 November 2022 OSHA 29CFR 1915 Shipyard Industry Standards OSHA 29CFR 1910 General Industry Standards OSHA 29CFR 1926 OSHA Regulations for Construction Society for Protective Coatings, SSPC‐SP 1 Chemical Cleaning Society for Protective Coatings, SSPC‐SP 3 Power Tool Cleaning Society for Protective Coatings, SSPC‐SP 6/NACE No. 3 Commercial Blast Cleaning Society for Protective Coatings, SSPC‐SP 7/NACE No. 4 Brush‐Off Blast Cleaning Society for Protective Coatings, SSPC‐SP 10/NACE No. 2 Near White Blast Society for Protective Coatings, SSPC‐SP 11 Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal Society for Protective Coatings, SSPC‐VIS 1, Visual Standard Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning Society for Protective Coatings, SSPC‐VIS 4/NACE VIS 7 Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Waterjetting Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standards

Drawings NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-123-8916485, “COMPANIONWAY INCIDENTAL HOLD COMPARTMENT ACCESS” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-123-8916495, “RAKE ROOM COMPANIONWAY INCIDENTAL FIRE SUPPRESSION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-131-8916484, “HOLD COMPARTMENT CONVERSION ACCESS MODIFICATIONS” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-150-8916503, “01 LEVEL DECK MODIFICATIONS” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-167-8916491A, “WATERTIGHT HATCHES INSTALLATION FWD/AFT” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-167-8916492, “RAKE ROOM EMERENCY ESCAPE SCUTTLE INSTALLATION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-168-8916477, “EDG ROOM DOOR UPGRADE” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-185-8916468, “FUEL CONTAINMENT INSTALLATION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-185-8916475, “FOUNDATIONS INCIDENTAL EDG POWER DISTRIBUTION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-185-8916481, “FOUNDATIONS INCIDENTAL BILGE PUMP RELOCATION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-185-8916504, “FIREMAIN SYSTEM REMOVAL” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-185-8916516, “FOUNDATION INCIDENTAL HVAC VOID #6” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-331-8916470, “POWER MODS FUEL SYS MOD” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-331-8916478A, “MAIN SWITCHBOARD ELECTRICAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION MODIFICATIONS” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-331-8916479, “EMERGENCY SWITCHBOARD ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MODIFICATIONS” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-331-8916480, “24VDC ELEC MODS” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-331-8916483, “POWER MODS INCDT BILGE PUMP RELOCATION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-331-8916489, “POWER MODS INCDT VOID 6 CONVERSION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-331-8916490, “LIGHTINGG MODS INCDT VOID 6 CONVERSION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-331-8916493, “MISC ELECTRICAL MODS INCDT HATCH INSTALL” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-331-8916505A, “POWER MODS FIRE PUMP SYSTEM REMOVAL” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-401-8916466, “GENERAL ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLATION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-436-8916465, “CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION SYSTEM INSTALLATION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-436-8970167, “FIRE/FLOOD ALARM SYSTEM MODIFICATION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-506-8916471, “VOID TANK SOUNDING TUBE INSTALLATION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-506-8916472, “VOID TANK VENT MODIFICATIONS” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-512-8916487, “HVAC INSTL HOLD COMPT CONV” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-512-8916488, “HVAC CALC HOLD COMPT CONV” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-512-8916500, “HVAC MODS FIRE SUPPRESSION MODS” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-528-8916502, “DECK DRAIN MODIFICATION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-529-8916482, “BILGE SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-541-8916469, “FUEL SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-601-8916476, “ARRANGEMENT MODIFICATIONS INCIDENTAL EDG POWER DISTRIBUTION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-611-8916501, “DECK CLEAT REPLACEMENT” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-612-8916473, “RAILS & STANCHIONS MODIFICATIONS” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-623-8916486, “LADDER INSTALLATION HOLD COMPARTMENT CONV” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-623-8916496, “RAKE ROOM LADDERS INSTALLATION” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-801-8853547, “GENERAL ARRANGEMENT” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-803‐6397268A, “DOORS WATERTIGHT, QUICK ACTING ARRANGEMENT” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-803‐6397269A, “DOORS WATERTIGHT, QUICK ACTING SUB-ASSEMBLIES & DETAILS” NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-997-8853546, “DOCKING PLAN” SAIC Drawing No. 205-190-001, “IX-527 BARGE INSTALLED BALLAST”

SECTION 0

CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LISTS (CDRLS)

Table 1: Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLS)

IX527 BARGE PIRM SUPPORT SERVICES ITEMS/REQUIREMENTS

ITEM 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 SCOPE

1.1.1 Title: General Information

1.1.2 Intent: General information

1.1.3 Location: IX527 Barge and Contractor Facilities

1.2 REFERENCES & DRAWINGS

1.2.1 References: All technical documents and drawings referenced in this specification will be available onboard the IX527 and will be made available from the IX527 Government Representative upon request.

1.2.1.1 DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5200.48 “Controlled Unclassified Information”

1.2.1.2 NIST SP 800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations, latest edition

1.3 SECURITY

1.3.1 Scope:

1.3.1.1 Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) drawings pertaining to barge

1.3.1.2 NAVSEA technical manuals pertaining to barge

1.3.1.3 Contractor-generated drawings related to the barge

1.3.2 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Access to CUI is required during performance of this effort. CUI generated or provided under this contract must be checked and safeguarded as specified in DoDI 5200.48 “Controlled Unclassified Information”. The document is available at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/520048p.PDF

1.3.3 Requirements: All CUI material must be managed according to aforementioned instruction. The following items must also be considered.

1.3.3.1 Legacy information from existing documents (e.g. Technical Manuals/drawing) marked For Official Use Only or FOUO or with Distribution Statements B, C, or D, when used to create new documents/correspondence, must follow the minimum marking requirements of DoDI 5200.48, Section 3, paragraph 3.4.a, and include the acronym "CUI" in the banner and footer of the document.

1.3.3.2 Nonfederal information systems (those belonging to the contractor) storing and processing CUI must be protected per NIST SP-800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations or subsequent revisions.

1.3.3.3 Sanitize or destroy CUI media digital and non-digital associated with this contract in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, DoDI 5200.48, and NIST SP 800-171. Digital media sanitization includes clearing, purging, cryptographic erase, and destruction, etc. Paper media must be destroyed in a way rendering it unreadable, indecipherable, and irrecoverable (cross-cut shredder, burning, melting, pulping, a certified commercial destruction vendor, etc.

1.3.3.4 All transmissions to personal email accounts (AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, Comcast, etc.) and posting on social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) are prohibited. Additionally, CUI may not be placed/posted on contractor’s publicly available websites.

1.4 REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1 Background: The IX527 Barge, hereafter referred to as IX527, is a unique waterborne asset designed to test various underwater resources as a Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) Platform.

1.4.2 Period of Performance: All required services as identified in specification Items 1 – 34 shall be completed no later than 1 September 2026 with the shipyard availability period from 1 May 2026 through 1 September 2026 inclusive of towing the IX527 from/to SEAFAC.

1.4.3 General Specifications:

Table 2: IX527 General Specifications

1.4.4 IX527 Government Representative: During the period of performance, at any time prior to final delivery and acceptance, the IX527 Government Representative shall be granted access to the contractor facility for the purpose of inspecting work and materials, and attending meetings related to this project. The IX527 Government Representative may assign a full or part time representative at the contractor facility to oversee and expedite communications and resolve questions and issues between the Government and Contractor in a timely manner.

The IX527 Government Representative will provide technical guidance and have the authority to reject workmanship or material upon delivery to the Government whenever found defective or not in accordance with the requirements or specifications. The IX527 Government Representative will receive current copies of all working drawings, reports, and communications to and from the regulatory bodies per the Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).

Whether generated by the Contractor or provided by the Government, photographs, drawings, sketches, or slides of in-progress or final product shall not be released for publication or discussion outside of any contract, subcontract, or purchase order without express and prior approval from the IX527 Government Representative, per the requirements of the data rights clauses contained in this purchase order.

1.4.4.1 The IX527 Government Representative for this effort will be identified after contract award. The IX527 Government Representative can designate additional or alternate representatives. A list of Government Representative Personnel will be provided at the kickoff meeting.

1.4.5 Schedule: In accordance with (IAW) the information provided in section 1.4.2 the Contractor shall prepare and provide to the Government a Project Planning Chart (CDRL A001) within 60 days of contract award. The schedule shall include all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). The schedule shall be maintained and updated to reflect all contract modifications issued. The schedule shall identify long lead material concerns and mitigations. Any changes proposed by the Contractor shall be submitted to the IX527 Government Representative and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Contracting Officer for approval. The Contractor shall hold weekly production meetings to update all pertinent parties about status, conditions found, and any other pertinent information. Additional meetings shall be held as needed.

1.4.6 Inspections: The Contractor shall inspect the work completed throughout the overhaul period. Upon completion of each work item the Contractor shall provide a Certification of Completion (CDRL A005). The IX527 Government Representative, or designated personnel, will witness inspections unless otherwise stated in this specification. The Government reserves the right to assign an additional inspector (Government or other contractor) to conduct independent inspections and tests. The Government will provide a paint inspector. The Contractor shall give the IX527 Government Representative, who will be onsite during the period of performance; 24 hours advance notice that an inspection will be required, unless stated otherwise in this specification. The inspection team shall report their findings to the IX527 Government Representative who will either give approval for the Contractor to continue work or inform the Contractor of deficiencies that require correction prior to continuing work. The IX527 Government Representative will give such notice no later than 24 hours after completion of the inspection, unless otherwise stated in this specification. All deficiencies noted by the Government shall be re-inspected after being addressed/resolved by the Contractor; the Contractor may continue working only after the Government has confirmed that the deficiencies have been corrected. The contractor shall provide photographic documentation of progress of the IX527 Barge Support Services on a weekly basis (CDRL A002). Photos shall be delivered via CD to the IX527 Government Representative each Friday before close of business.

1.4.6.1 All inspections that require the participation of Government personnel shall be conducted between 0730 Monday through 1600 Friday, whenever possible. The Contractor must schedule tasks to be conducted while in the drydock to maintain the shipyard period completion date by ensuring that proper personnel are available to support the tasks in a timely manner.

1.4.7 Adherence to Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with all referenced documents, Coast Guard, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations governing work being conducted on the IX527 and disposal and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The Contractor shall also comply with all local, state and federal regulations, requirements and guidelines.

1.4.8 Towing Services: When applicable, the Contractor shall ensure towing services provided comply with safe and acceptable commercial practices; the U.S. Navy Towing Manual; all Coast Guard requirements; and all local, state and federal regulations, requirements, and guidelines. Additionally, the Contractor shall ensure the tow vessel has adequate maritime insurance for all damages and personnel injuries incurred to their equipment and their crew.

1.4.9 Location: The IX527 Service Craft is permanently moored at NSWCCD SEAFAC in Western Behm Canal near Back Island and Ketchikan, AK. The Service Craft is modified from its original construction to include a moon pool and large deckhouse structure and sail area. As a result, towing restrictions require that the amount of time exposed to unprotected waters while under tow should be limited. The IX527 may not be subjected to weather conditions exceeding NATO Sea State 3. The Contractor must consider the transit route and be able to find safe harbor if weather in the transit path exceeds Sea State 3. The tow speed shall be restricted to not exceed 5 knots in Sea State 3 or greater conditions, and 10 knots in Sea State 2 or less conditions.

Figure 1: IX527 Moored Location

1.4.10 Removed Equipment and Structure

1.4.10.1 The Contractor shall dispose of all equipment, material, and structure designated as removed or ripped out by this specification unless otherwise specified. Material or equipment that is to be retained shall be tagged “US NAVY EQUIPMENT, REMOVE AND RETURN TO US NAVY.” The Government will identify material that is sensitive in nature which will require special handling.

1.4.10.2 Equipment, materials (including insulation), and structures that are not part of this specification but are damaged shall be returned to their original condition and location. If the equipment is removed, the Contractor shall inspect the area and restore to match surrounding area before the reinstallation of the equipment. The Contractor may move equipment to accomplish this specification.

1.4.10.3 The Contractor shall protect the sound dampening material (pea gravel and acoustic tiles) in proximity to construction activities. The Contactor may reuse sound dampening material provided the removal and re-installation does not damage the material. Damaged material shall be replaced.

1.4.11 Headroom Requirements

1.4.11.1 The installation of new hardware, equipment, and systems shall not reduce the headroom to less than 6 feet‐8 inches (6’‐8”). Where these clearances are not met, signs warning of the hazard shall be posted. The signs shall be fabricated from stainless steel or another marine grade material approved by the Government. The text on the signs shall be engraved, and shall have color, size, font and spacing that are approved by the Government. The signs shall be mounted by a method approved by the Government.

1.5 NOTES

1.5.1 None

1.6 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND INFORMATION

1.6.1 The Government will provide a digital copy of all referenced drawings, specification sheets, and the IX527 drawing package upon request.

1.6.2 All Government Furnished Material for the entire scope of this statement of work are summarized below in Table 3.

1.6.3 The Contractor shall provide a Government Property Inventory Report per CDRL A006.

Table 3: Government Furnished Material

South Coast Electric

South Coast Electric

Juniper Industries or Conel Carr Company

Juniper Industries or Conel Carr Company

Cornel Carr Company

1 Ship Set

Ship Set

1ea

On hand

2ea

On hand

ITEM 2 TEMPORARY SERVICES

2.1 SCOPE

2.1.1 Title: Temporary Services

2.1.2 Intent: Provide Necessary Temporary Support Services while the IX527 is Under the Contractor’s Control.

2.1.3 Location: Contractor Facilities

2.2 REFERENCES & DRAWINGS

2.2.1 OSHA 29CFR 1915 Shipyard Industry Standards

2.2.2 OSHA 29CFR 1910 General Industry Standards

2.2.3 OSHA 29CFR 1926 OSHA Regulations for Construction

2.3 REQUIREMENTS

2.3.1 The Contractor shall remove and reinstall interferences as necessary to accomplish the work required under this work item.

2.3.2 The Contractor shall provide the following services during the entire shipyard period. Install services as soon as practical after the completion of setting the IX527 in drydock.

2.3.2.1 Emergency Action Plan: The Contractor shall include an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) as part of the Vessel Docking and Undocking Plan (CDRL A003).

2.3.2.2 Gangway: The Contractor shall provide and maintain a reliable OSHA approved gangway.

2.3.2.3 Firefighting: All firefighting equipment normally onboard the IX527 will be non-accessible while the IX527 is in drydock. The Contractor shall operate in accordance with references in 2.2 and with state and local regulations.

2.3.2.4 Facility Requirements: The Contractor shall provide approximately 100 square feet of OSHA-compliant office space free of trash and debris with two desk/chair sets, a telephone capable of making landline calls and high-speed internet connection at a minimum of one desk, potable water, and restroom facilities for Government personnel utilizing the office space.

2.3.2.5 Garbage and Trash Disposal: The Contractor shall maintain cleanliness of the IX527 for the duration of the period of performance. This shall include, at a minimum, providing covered containers for the collection of debris and garbage generated on the IX527 placed in a location determined by the IX527 Government Representative and emptied daily by contractor personnel.

2.3.2.6 Temporary Storage: The Contractor shall provide temporary storage for equipment and materials removed from the IX527.

2.4 NOTES

2.4.1 None.

2.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND INFORMATION

2.5.1 None.

ITEM 3 TUG SERVICES, LINE HANDLING, AND MOORING - DELIVERY (OPTION)

3.1 SCOPE

3.1.1 Title: Tug Delivery Services, Line Handling, and Mooring

3.1.2 Intent: Supply Tug Services, Personnel, and Equipment Needed to Deliver the IX527 from SEAFAC to the Contractor Location and Return the IX527 to SEAFAC from the Contractor Location Upon Completion of Work.

3.1.3 Location: Various

3.2 REFERENCES & DRAWINGS

3.2.1 NAVSEA U.S. Navy Towing Manual, SL740-AA-MAN-010, Revision 4, 1 November 2022

3.3 REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1 The Contractor shall provide tug services to tow or transport the IX527 from its permanently moored location at the Southeast Alaska Acoustic Facility (SEAFAC) to the contractor’s facility and return the IX527 to SEAFAC upon completion of the shipyard work.

3.3.1.1 Ships and/or towing vessels used to transport the IX527 shall be U.S. Flagged.

3.3.2 The Contractor shall provide all personnel (including line handlers), equipment, mooring/dock lines, push boats services and additional tug services required to moor the IX527 upon arrival.

3.3.3 The IX527 may not be subjected to weather conditions exceeding NATO Sea State 3. The Contractor must consider the transit route and be able to find safe harbor if weather in the transit path exceeds Sea State 3.

3.3.4 The tow speed shall be restricted to not exceed 5 knots in Sea State 3 or greater conditions, and 10 knots in Sea State 2 or less conditions.

3.3.5 The Contractor shall hold a pre-towing conference prior to towing from and to the permanent moored location at SEAFAC. The time and place shall be determined after award of the contract but shall be held no later than 5 days prior to commencement of towing. The pre-towing conference shall be attended by Contractor representatives overseeing the transport and mooring tasks, the IX527 Government Representative, and other appropriate representatives as required.

3.3.5.1 The Contractor shall provide the following information in a Towing Plan (CDRL A015): pre-towing ship survey, tow schedule, weather forecast (or historical forecast data if the due date is more than 2 weeks out from the tow), adverse weather/sheltering plan, an overview of the mooring plan, line handling procedures for arrival and departure at the shipyard, a review of all other procedures in place which are not listed, and an outline of all other services supplied.

3.3.5.2 The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 24 hour notice to the IX527 Government Representative prior to schedule changes to the presented plan.

3.3.5.3 The Contractor shall submit an updated forecast to the Government representative 2 days prior to tow for final approval to depart. The forecast shall be monitored during tow and conditions within Sea State 3 shall be reported to the Government. If conditions begin to exceed Sea State 3 or are forecasted to exceed Sea State 3 the Government shall be notified and an adverse weather/sheltering plan shall be provided.

3.3.6 The Contractor shall provide a pier side berth at which the IX527 will be moored while at the contractor’s facility and not in the drydock. All services called for in specification ITEM 2 shall be supplied at the pier if the IX527 will be at the pier for a period greater than 24 hours.

3.3.7 The Contractor shall supply all services, personnel, line handlers, mooring/dock lines, equipment, materials needed to accomplish the tasks in this section unless otherwise specified.

3.4 NOTES

3.4.1 None.

3.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND INFORMATION

3.5.1 None

ITEM 4 TUG SERVICES, LINE HANDLING AND MOORING – REPOSITIONING

4.1 SCOPE

4.1.1 Title: Tug Services, Line Handling and Mooring - Repositioning

4.1.2 Intent: Supply Tug Services, Personnel, and Equipment Needed for all IX527 Movements; and to secure the IX527.

4.1.3 Location: Various

4.2 REFERENCES & DRAWINGS

4.2.1 NAVSEA U.S. Navy Towing Manual, SL740-AA-MAN-010, Revision 4, 1 November 2022

4.3 REQUIREMENTS

4.3.1 The Contractor shall supply all personnel (including line handlers), equipment, mooring/dock lines, push boat services and additional tug services required to moor and reposition the IX527 while the IX527 is at the contractor’s facility. This includes but is not limited to repositioning the IX527 at pier side, moving from the pier into the drydock, movements while in the drydock and removing the IX527 from the drydock.

4.3.2 The Contractor shall hold a pre-towing conference prior to towing from or to the permanent moored location at SEAFAC. The time and place shall be determined after award of the contract. The pre-towing conference shall be attended by Contractor representatives overseeing the transport tasks, the Contractor representatives overseeing the mooring tasks, the IX527 Government Representative, and any other representatives as required.

4.3.2.1 The Contractor shall provide the following information in a Towing Plan (CDRL A015): the mooring schedule, an overview of the mooring plan, line handling procedures for arrival and departure at the shipyard, a review of all other procedures in place which are not listed, and an outline of all other services supplied.

4.3.2.2 The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 24 hour notice to the IX527 Government Representative prior to schedule changes to the presented plan.

4.3.3 The Contractor shall provide a pier side berth at which the IX527 will be moored while at the contractor’s facility and not in the drydock. All services called for in specification ITEM 2 shall be supplied at the pier if the IX527 will be at the pier for a period greater than 24 hours.

4.4 NOTES

4.4.1 None.

4.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND INFORMATION

4.5.1 None

ITEM 5 DOCKING PLAN

5.1 SCOPE

5.1.1 Title: Docking Plan

5.1.2 Intent: Develop, Document, and Submit a Docking Plan for the IX527 Barge.

5.1.3 Location: Contractor Facilities (Plan Creation, Review, Implementation)

5.2 REFERENCES & DRAWINGS

5.2.1 NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-997-8853546, “DOCKING PLAN”

5.3 REQUIREMENTS

5.3.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the dry‐docking and launching of the IX‐527. The Contractor bears total responsibility for the dry‐docking process. The Contractor shall provide suitably sized tug(s) for each barge move after the barges are received at the Contractor’s facility and before final delivery to the Government.

5.3.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary line handlers and lines.

5.3.3 The Contractor shall provide all mooring lines for securing the barge during the availability period.

5.3.4 The Contractor shall provide a copy of the current U.S. Navy, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), or Professional Engineer's certificate (CDRL A005) for the shipyard lifting facility that will be used for the IX‐527 at contract award.

5.3.5 Block faces shall be wood and shall be smooth and level, plus or minus one fourth inch (+/‐ ¼”) along the entire bearing length. If necessary, two inches of soft‐wood crush caps may be installed on blocks, along IX‐527 entire bearing length of the block. The soft wood caps shall be secured to the blocks. Shoring of blocks is not acceptable.

5.3.6 The Contractor shall review the IX‐527 docking plan NAVSEA Drawing no. 53711-997-8853546 and verify the blocks are clear of docking plugs, sea chests, transducers, keel coolers, pad eyes, zincs and other penetrations. The Contractor shall document any interferences not captured in the provided reference and provide a revised docking plan for review and approval by the Government. The revised docking plan shall include provisions for the Contractor to move blocks while the barge is drydocked, in accordance with section 8.4.6.7.

5.3.7 The Contractor shall hold a dry‐dock meeting at least three (3) days before the drydocking of the IX‐527. At this meeting, the Contractor's Dock Master shall present a blocking plan, describing longitudinal position and vertical height of all blocks for review and approval by the Government. The Contractor shall also present a plan for all waterborne movements of the barge, to the Government. Tugboats, line handling, and communication priorities and channels, shall be explicitly stated at this meeting. Dock Master, Crew and Government involvement will also be determined at this meeting.

5.3.8 The Contractor shall provide the following technical documentation as a Docking Plan (CDRL A003) to the Government’s Representative:

· Dry Dock Certifications

· Dry Docking Calculations for the IX‐527

· Dry Dock Block Arrangement Plan for the IX‐527

· Pre Dry Docking Meeting Agenda for the IX‐527

· Dry Docking Timeline for the IX‐527

· Pre Undocking Meeting Agenda for the IX‐527

· Undocking Timeline for the IX‐527

5.4 NOTES

5.4.1 None.

5.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND INFORMATION

5.5.1 None.

ITEM 6 DRYDOCK AND UNDOCK IX527

6.1 SCOPE

6.1.1 Title: Drydock and Undock

6.1.2 Intent: Position the IX527 in the Drydock and Undock the IX527.

6.1.3 Location: Contractor Facilities

6.2 REFERENCES & DRAWINGS

6.2.1 NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-997-8853546, “DOCKING PLAN”

6.2.2 See section 5.3.8 Docking Plan (CDRL A003)

6.3 REQUIREMENTS

6.3.1 The Contractor shall furnish a shore side drydock, a floating drydock, or a marine rail system. The Contractor shall also furnish a dock master, qualified personnel and all necessary tug boats, push boats, lines, equipment and blocking to maneuver and dock the IX527 when going into, out of, or repositioning in the drydock in accordance with the Docking Plan developed under specification ITEM 5.

6.3.2 The Contractor shall provide, set, and align the blocks, in accordance with blocking specifications established in the Docking Plan provided for in specification ITEM 5. The IX527 shall be initially set in blocking position one.

6.3.3 The Contractor shall hold a pre-docking/undocking conference prior to the docking/undocking of the IX527. The time and place shall be determined at a later date. The conferences shall be attended by the Contractor’s dock master and the IX527 Government Representative, at a minimum. Additional contractor personnel may be requested to attend to supply further information in specific areas. The Contractor shall provide the following information: the schedule, an overview of the plan, the tug and pilot arrangements, line handling procedures, weight control procedures, electrical shore power, electrical grounding, a review of all other procedures in place which are not listed, and an outline of all other services supplied. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 24 hour notice to the IX527 Government Representative prior to schedule changes to the presented plan.

6.3.4 The IX527 Government Representative will witness the docking, undocking, or repositioning of the IX527 on the blocks.

6.3.5 Divers shall be used during the drydocking of the IX‐527 to verify there are no interferences. The Contactor shall immediately re‐position or re‐float the IX‐527 if there is a sign of interference.

6.3.6 The Contractor’s Dock Master shall be responsible for the barge at all times the IX‐527 is in drydock.

6.3.7 Upon completion of the IX527 docking and/or repositioning, the Contractor shall inspect the blocking to ensure proper positioning and contact with the hull. The Contractor shall notify the IX527 Government Representative of all deficiencies identified, all deficiencies corrected, and furnish a docking report, as part of (CDRL A016), to the IX527 Government Representative within three (3) days.

6.3.8 Two static ground connections shall be made to the IX527 prior to the vessel coming completely out of the water (one foot or more of water above the keel). The Contractor shall make connections using static ground leads which are connected at the other end to the positive ground on the drydock provided for this purpose. The IX527 platform and the bow shall have connections. After Contractor personnel have cleaned the surfaces of the connectors, the cables, and the point of contact to bare metal, they shall make connections by using bolted lugs or clamps. The contractor personnel shall also ensure there is a positive ground and tighten all clamps and lugs. The IX527 Government Representative will approve the connection method and location of the static ground location on the IX527 prior to the connection being made. If applicable/necessary, the Contractor shall re-inspect static ground connections after IX527 movement.

6.3.9 If flooding of the drydock is required to change the blocking lineup, then the Contractor shall hold a conference. The conference shall be attended by the contractor’s dock master, all other personnel as required to address specific issues, the IX527 Government Representative, and representatives from NSWCCD. The Contractor shall provide the following information: an agreed upon date and time of undocking or repositioning; review of all sea valves, sea chests and other below the deep (maximum) load line hull penetrations, inspections and testing conducted; review the undocking or repositioning plan (CDRL A003), the tug and pilot arrangements, line handling procedures, weight control procedures, shore power disconnects, static ground disconnects, the ship’s force responsibility; all other procedures in place which are not listed; and outline all other services supplied.

6.3.10 The IX527 shall be repositioned to block position two to permit cleaning and preservation of the hull under the blocks. Method of repositioning shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and the IX527 Government Representative.

6.3.11 Prior to repositioning and undocking the IX527, the Contractor shall submit a Docking Report (CDRL A016), to the IX527 Government Representative providing a record of any changes in the IX527’s configuration. Such changes shall include but are not limited to any major weight, cathodic protection installation, major hull or shell renewal and repairs, temporary access cut log, or underwater hull preservation. The Contractor shall also list work conducted on the underwater hull and in areas that could affect the watertight integrity of the hull, and the completion and final inspection of the work.

6.3.12 During repositioning and undocking the drydock shall cease being flooded or if on a marine rail system the IX527 shall be stopped after the hull penetration and hull repairs are submerged, but before the IX527 lifts off the blocks. Prior to continuing, all work shall be visually inspected for watertight integrity by the Contractor in the company of the IX527 Government Representative. The IX527 may continue to be undocked or repositioned after all parties agree that the work is satisfactory. If repairs or rework is needed, the IX527 shall be brought back in drydock for repair unless specifically waived by the IX527 Government Representative.

6.3.13 The Contractor shall ensure that the dock and IX527’s deck is free of trash, debris and any other materials that may cause contamination of the harbor prior to undocking the IX527.

6.4 NOTES

6.4.1 None.

6.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND INFORMATION

6.5.1 None.

ITEM 7 PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT

7.1 SCOPE

7.1.1 Title: Protection of Equipment

7.1.2 Intent: Protect Areas and Equipment in the Vicinity of Work Producing or Utilizing Abrasives, Paint Chips, Dust, Airborne Industrial Debris, and Fluids.

7.1.3 Location: All Areas of the IX527

7.2 REFERENCES & DRAWINGS

7.2.1 NAVSEA Drawing No. 53711-801-8853547, “GENERAL ARRANGEMENT”

7.3 REQUIREMENTS

7.3.1 The Contractor shall protect areas not being painted, equipment inside and outside the hull, and

7.3.2 electrical and signal cables from damage due to work called for in this specification and subsequent modifications to this specification.

7.3.3 The Contractor shall provide vapor barriers at all access points to spaces where preservation work is not being conducted.

7.3.4 Using the reference 7.2.1 as a guide; the contractor shall temporarily enclose equipment to prevent the introduction of paint chips, dust, airborne industrial debris, and fluids. This equipment includes but is not limited to: the starboard side crane, roll-up door tack and mechanisms, the suspension winches (2), electrical enclosures, array deployment winch, sheaves, spools, and mechanisms, and tank vents/open stand pipes/connections.

7.3.5 Any damage to painted areas shall be repainted using the same paint type, manufacturer, and color as the original paint. Photos of the damage shall be delivered to the IX527 Government Representative as part of CDRL A002. If the information on the paint type, manufacture or color is unknown, the paint shall be matched to the IX527 Government Representative’s satisfaction.

7.3.6 The Contractor shall cover and protect all electrical cables in the area from damage while blasting and painting.

7.3.7 The contractor shall plug or cover all hull penetrations, stuffing tubes, and supply and exhaust vents, overboard discharges, scuppers, hydraulic hoses, and deck drains to prevent fluids, abrasives, paint chips, dust and paint overspray from entering the hull.

7.3.8 The Contractor shall protect the IX527 from the intrusion of debris, fluids or other foreign materials during removal or replacement of seawater piping or hull plating. All hatches and doors to the interior of the ship shall be closed or blanketed.

7.4 NOTES

7.4.1 None

7.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND INFORMATION

7.5.1 None

ITEM 8 GENERAL MAINTENANCE GUIDANCE

8.1 Structure – Hull

8.1.1 Structural References

8.1.1.1 ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges, latest edition.

8.1.1.2 ABS Rules for Survey After Construction, latest edition

8.1.1.3 ABS Guide for Nondestructive Inspection of Hull Welds, latest edition

8.1.1.4 ASTM A36, “Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel”

8.1.1.5 ABS Guidance Notes on Ship Vibration, latest edition

8.1.1.6 International Association for Classification Societies (IACS) Recommendation 47 “Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard”

8.1.1.7 Naval Ships’ Technical Manual (NSTM), Chapter 631, Preservation of Ships in Service, latest edition

8.1.2 General Requirements

8.1.2.1 The requirements of this Section apply to all structural work.

8.1.2.2 All materials, including plates, shapes, welding electrodes, and other material used in ship's structure shall be new. Metallurgical test reports and manufacturer's certificates of compliance (CDRL A005) shall be obtained by the Contractor and provided to the Government prior to the beginning of the structural work.

8.1.2.3 All steel shall be pre‐primed with Interplate Nippe Ceramo NQA997 or equal, applied at 0.6 ‐ 1.0 Minimum Dry Film Thickness (MDFT). Steel not provided pre‐primed shall be blasted to SSPC SP 10 (As specified in reference 8.4.1.5) and then two (2) coats of weld through primer. The primer shall be compatible with the coating system to be used.

8.1.2.4 All structural steel shall be of sizes identified in the Reference Drawings. The Contractor shall request Government’s approval for material substitutions.

8.1.2.5 All structural fabrication workmanship shall meet or exceed the IACS Recommendation No. 47 “Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard” in Part B, Reference 8.1.1.6. At a minimum, workmanship shall result in fair lines and smooth surfaces that are free of distortion. Care shall be taken to obtain good alignment of structural members, particularly where such members oppose each other on opposite sides of bulkheads or decks. In such cases, and where not sufficiently addressed by the IACS Recommendation No.47 “Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard”, misalignment exceeding half the thickness of the thicker member shall be considered cause for rejection.

8.1.2.6 Sharp and ragged edges or corners of structure which are unsightly, or which could cause injury to personnel shall be removed, ground smooth or sniped. All edges that are burned by a gas or air arc torch shall be ground smooth. All weld splatter shall be ground smooth in accordance with Reference 8.1.1.3.

8.1.2.7 Shims, liners, "dutchmen" or "sleepers" shall not be used for the purpose of correcting improper fit.

8.1.2.8 Where foundations and other structural members are prefabricated in a shop or assembly area, they shall be well supported and stiffened as necessary to avoid buckled surfaces or other objectionable irregularities and to maintain the required limits of fairness stated in the IACS Recommendation No.47 “Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard”. Fitting prefabricated structures to the barge shall employ a proven and documented welding sequence to avoid warping, locked‐in stresses, stress risers, and/or stress concentrations. Fillet welds shall be wrapped around the ends of members to eliminate stress risers and corrosion points.

8.1.2.9 Clips, lugs and temporary handling fittings and pad eyes used for erection purposes shall be removed as work progresses in such a fashion to not damage plating or other structural members. Welds of poor quality, including cracked or cold tack welds, shall be removed by chipping or grinding. Cold starts, weld cracks, crater cracks, and all other defects shall be chipped out and repaired. All pitting, gouging or other damage resulting from improper removal shall be repaired with the use of insert plates.

8.1.2.10 The Contractor shall use insert plates in way of foundations where the thickness of the deck or bulkhead needs to be increased.

8.1.2.11 Where not shown otherwise on the plans, structural details shall conform to all of the structural references (above) and shall be selected or designed with the goal of avoiding fatigue cracking during the barge’s service life.

8.1.2.12 Expansion joints shall not be used to alleviate stresses in structure.

8.1.2.13 Heavy insert plates with radiused corners shall be provided for all hull openings and penetrations. The thickness of heavy insert plates shall be as shown on the plans and/or shall never be less than 1/8 inch greater than the thickest adjoining plate. The use of deck and shell doubler plates is prohibited except as explicitly called out in these Specifications or Drawings.

8.1.2.14 Where adjoining plates in hull structure differ in thickness by more than 1/8 inch, the edges at the joints shall be chamfered at a 4:1 ratio.

8.1.2.15 Any temporary access cuts needed to perform the scope of this SOW, or for personal safety, shall be preapproved by Government, The Contractor shall maintain an access cut log (CDRL 004). Every access shall be assigned an access cut number.

8.1.3 Welding

8.1.3.1 General Welding requirements

8.1.3.1.1 All welding and inspections related to welding shall meet the ABS Rules, Reference 8.1.1.3, and Reference 8.1.1.6. The term welding includes soldering and brazing. The Contractor shall submit standard welding procedures (CDRL A007) for the Government’s review. Each procedure shall include at a minimum:

· Weld type and method

· Base materials

· Welding rod details

· Surface or edge preparation

· Non-Destructive Inspection (Ultrasonic Testing (UT) all new butt welds and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) all new fillet welds)

8.1.3.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the Government of any deviation from the provided procedures. All welding shall be done by ABS qualified welders. Prior to a welder working on the IX‐527, the Contractor shall provide their welding certifications (CDRL A005). Unless otherwise stated in these specifications, the contractor shall not weld on the following:

· Appleton Crane

· Dynacon Motion Compensation System

· Center Well Portable Lifting Monorail Crane

8.1.3.2 Weld Inspection and Defect Repair

8.1.3.2.1 It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the Government at least 24 hours prior to each weld inspection for completed areas.