Attachment 1 - Almar Small Boat Repair - PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Project Title: “Almar” Boat Repair and Repower Date: 27 July 2026

1.0 Scope

The objective of this firm-fixed-price contract is to procure all-inclusive repair and repower services for one (1) United States Air Force (USAF) vessel. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform the removal of legacy systems and the installation of new engines, steering, wiring, fuel lines, and gauges as specified herein.

1.1 Vessel Identification:

• Make/Model: Almar Aluminum Boats, 26-Foot Sounder T-Top (Beam: 8’6”)

• Hull Identification Number (HIN): 26UB0508

2.0 General Requirements

2.1 Location of Work:

All repair, repower, and installation work shall be performed at the contractor’s commercial facility.

2.2 Transportation:

The contractor is solely responsible for the safe, insured, round-trip transportation of the vessel. This includes picking up the vessel from Joint Base Charleston – Naval Weapons Station, SC, transporting it to the contractor’s local facility, and returning the completed vessel to the original pickup location upon successful final acceptance.

2.3 Period of Performance:

All work, including final acceptance testing and return delivery of the vessel, shall be completed within 90 calendar days of contract award.

2.4 Regulatory Compliance:

All components, materials, and workmanship must comply with the latest applicable standards of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), United States Coast Guard (USCG), and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS).

All engine emissions must comply with current EPA guidelines

3.0 Specific Tasks

3.1 System Removal:

The contractor shall safely disconnect and remove all legacy propulsion and control systems, to include the currently installed engines, fuel lines, wiring harnesses, and steering system components.

3.2 Notification of Unforeseen Conditions:

Upon removal of legacy systems, the contractor shall perform a thorough inspection of the vessel’s transom, hull, and existing structural infrastructure. If the contractor discovers any unforeseen damage, structural decay, or defects that prevent the safe installation of new equipment, the contractor shall immediately halt work on the affected area and submit a written Condition Found Report (CFR) to the Contracting Officer (KO) and the designated Government point of contact within 24 hours. The contractor shall not proceed with any repairs of unforeseen conditions without written authorization from the Contracting Officer via a formal contract modification.

3.3 Installation:

The contractor shall install all new equipment in strict accordance with the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) specifications and the technical requirements outlined in Section 4.0 of this PWS.

4.0 Technical Requirements

4.1 General Equipment Standards:

All provided components must be brand new, from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and specifically engineered/rated for rigorous saltwater marine environments.

4.2 Engines:

The contractor shall provide and install two (2) new outboard engines meeting the following minimum salient characteristics:

• Engine Type: 4-Stroke, Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI).

• Power: Minimum 150 Horsepower (HP) per engine.

• Shaft Length: 25-inch.

• Controls/Rigging: OEM-provided top-mount dual binnacle controls.

• Data Integration: NMEA 2000 compliant to ensure communication with the new digital gauge cluster.

• Propeller Rotation: Standard outward rotation, with one (1) Port (Counter-

Clockwise) and one (1) Starboard (Clockwise) engine.

• Propellers: Stainless Steel.

• Trim/Tilt Features: Integrated electric power tilt and trim.

• Aesthetics: Both engines must be identical in factory color.

4.3 Steering System:

• The contractor shall provide and install a complete, new hydraulic steering system compatible with the new 150 HP engines. All components (hoses, fittings, helm) must be installed in an ABYC-compliant configuration.

4.4 Wiring & Electrical:

• The contractor shall install new marine-grade, tinned-copper wiring for all new components.

• The contractor shall provide and install two (2) new 12V marine-grade, dual-purpose (starting and deep-cycle) AGM batteries. The batteries must meet or exceed the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) as required by the new engines' manufacturer instructions and fit within the vessel's existing battery trays.

• The system shall be configured with a manual battery switch for emergency cross-starting (paralleling).

4.5 Fuel System:

The contractor shall install new USCG/ABYC-rated fuel lines, anti-siphon valves, fuel/water separating filters, and all associated fittings compatible with the new engines.

4.6 Gauges & Instrumentation:

The contractor shall install a new dashboard configuration using Digital LED marine gauges.

Quantity Gauge Type Size / Specification

1 Fuel Level 2-1/8” (54mm)

2 Engine Trim/Tilt (Visual UP/DOWN)

2-1/8” (54mm)

2 Water Pressure 2-1/8” (54mm)

2 Voltmeter 2-1/8” (54mm)

2 Hour Meter (1 decimal place)

2-1/8” (54mm)

2 Tachometer / Engine

RPM

3-3/8” (86mm) - Must include trouble light cluster for:

“NO OIL”, “HOT”, “CHK ENG”, and “LOW OIL”

1 Boat Speed Displayed in Knots

2 Water Temperature Displayed in Degrees Fahrenheit

2 Oil Pressure Displayed in PSIG

5.0 Inspection and Acceptance

5.1 Sea Trial:

Prior to final acceptance, the Government shall conduct a sea trial at a mutually agreed-upon local waterway near Joint Base Charleston, SC. The sea trial shall be operated and conducted solely by a designated Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) Operations Department Coxswain. The contractor will not be present on board the vessel during the sea trial. During the sea trial, the Government will verify that all newly installed systems—including engines, steering, electrical components, and gauges—operate safely and within the OEM's specified parameters under normal operational loads.

5.2 Final Delivery:

Government acceptance is contingent upon the successful completion of two mandatory conditions:

• a) A successful Government sea trial, as defined in Section 5.1, with no major or minor installation-related deficiencies noted by the NPTU Coxswain.

• b) A final, defect-free delivery inspection of the vessel upon its return to Joint Base Charleston – Naval Weapons Station.

The Government reserves the right to reject the vessel if any system fails to perform as required or if any defects in workmanship are discovered during the sea trial or final delivery inspection.

6.0 Warranty

6.1 Parts Warranty:

The contractor shall provide and formally transfer to the Government all Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranties for all new components installed. This includes, but is not limited to, the engines, batteries, steering system, and all electronic gauges and controls. The contractor shall deliver all warranty registration documents and information to the Contracting Officer and the designated Government point of contact upon final acceptance of the vessel.

6.2 Service Warranty:

The contractor shall provide a minimum of a twelve (12) month comprehensive warranty on all workmanship. This warranty shall cover all installation labor, custom rigging, wiring, and systems integration performed under this PWS. The warranty period shall commence upon the date of final Government acceptance. Should any defects in workmanship arise during this period, the contractor shall be responsible for all labor and material costs required to correct the deficiencies.