Attachment 1_Crane Services SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SoW)

CRANE SUPPORT FOR ROTA IAP, CNMI

1.0 General Requirement

The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision to perform crane services for the loading, unloading, and movement of mission-essential equipment at Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), in support of exercise operations.

2.0 Scope of Work

2.1 Crane & Equipment:

• Provide one (1) crane capable of lifting a minimum of 30,000 pounds, with a minimum lifting capacity of 10 tons at a 6-meter reach.

• Provide all necessary rigging equipment, including chains, hooks, and slings required to safely conduct lifting operations.

• Provide a specialized lifting beam with an approximate reach of 6 meters. (Note:

If this item is not locally available, the contractor must coordinate with the Government to ensure their crane is compatible with a Government-furnished or separately sourced lifting beam).

2.2 Operator Requirements:

• Provide a qualified, certified and English-speaking crane operator capable of taking direction from the on-site Government representative.

2.3 Operational Services:

• Perform cargo loading and unloading as directed by the on-site Government representative. Services are required for short-duration windows during the initial cargo arrival phase and the final redeployment phase.

2.4 Equipment Condition:

• The crane and all rigging gear must be certified for the intended lifts, safe, operational, and fully compliant with applicable commercial and occupational safety standards.

3.0 Location & Schedule

3.1 Location: All work will be performed on Rota International Airport, CNMI (specific airfield work zones will be designated by the Government).

3.2 Work Schedule: Crane services are required during specific arrival and redeployment windows. Exact dates and times will be coordinated between the contractor and the on-site Government representative.

4.0 Safety, Certifications, and Compliance

4.1 US Codes and Regulations: The contractor shall strictly comply with all applicable

United States standard codes and regulations regarding crane equipment, maintenance, and operation, including but not limited to the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) standards (e.g., OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1400 series) and relevant ASME/ANSI B30.5 standards.

4.2 OSHA Crane Certification & Load Testing: The provided crane must be fully OSHA certified. The contractor must maintain and provide documented proof of current, scheduled load testing and structural inspections that legally confirm the crane's lifting capacity and safe operational status.

4.3 Pre-Operation Certification Review: Prior to each operational use (every time the crane is dispatched for a lift under this contract), the designated US Government representative will physically review and verify:

a) The crane’s current OSHA certification and scheduled testing logs.

b) The crane operator’s current license and certification credentials.

• NOTE: Failure to produce these valid certifications at the time of use will result in a stop-work order until the proper documentation is provided.

4.4 Rigging Inspection: All rigging equipment (chains, hooks, slings) must be visually inspected for defects by the operator prior to each lift, in accordance with standard safety protocols.

5.0 Liability, Damages, and Environmental

5.1 Damages: The contractor assumes full financial responsibility for repairing any damage to Government property, aircraft, or local infrastructure (including airfield pavement) caused by the negligent operation of its equipment or personnel.

5.2 Environmental Containment: The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fuel, hydraulic fluid, or oil spills. In the event of a hazardous spill, the contractor is responsible for immediate containment, cleanup, and disposal in accordance with local environmental laws, at no additional cost to the Government.

6.0 Security and Airfield Access

6.1 Post-Award Pass Acquisition: Immediately following contract award, the contractor is solely responsible for initiating contact with the local Rota International Airport security, port authority, and airfield access personnel.

6.2 Badging and Clearances: The contractor must proactively acquire all necessary personnel badges, vehicle passes, and flight line clearances required for their operator and equipment to legally access the designated airfield work zones.

6.3 Delays: The Government is not responsible for delays in work caused by the contractor's failure to secure the appropriate airfield access credentials in a timely manner.

7.0 Government-Furnished Items

The Government will provide direction for lifting tasks and designate work areas. The Government will not provide any equipment or materials, with the potential exception of the specialized lifting beam if local market conditions require the Government to source it separately.