Attachment (1) FLOATING CRANE SOW Rev. 11.8.24.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

Floating Crane Services USCG Shipyard, Baltimore, MD

1.0 GENERAL:

1.1 BACKGROUND: The U.S. Coast Guard Yard is a full-service Shipyard operated by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to service the needs of the USCG fleet and other government agencies. The USCG Yard requires Floating Crane Barge Services for the purpose of lifting vessels during docking operations, performing lift and load tests on Government-provided cradles and spreader bars used for docking operations, and general liftings. These services are to provide dry docking and undocking of various vessels where organic lifting capabilities are not available. The Coast Guard Yard anticipates up to 15 single lift events and up to 8 multi lift events a year.

1.2 SCOPE: Contractor shall provide floating crane services according to the below work descriptions for docking, undocking, weight testing of lifting gear and relocation of vessels at various locations at the Coast Guard Yard.

1.3 COMPLIANCE PUBLICATIONS:

Surface Force Logistics Center Standard Specification 8634 (SFLC STD SPEC 8634) Latest Edition, Dry Docking. (Attachment A)

1.4 REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

1.4.1 OPERATOR CERTIFICATION: Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or qualified through an audited employer program under OSHA Regulation 29 C.F.R. 1926.1427(a).

1.4.2 EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION:

1.4.2.1 Crane must be certified annually by a person meeting the requirements of 29 CFR Part 1919 and comply with 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart CC inspection requirements of section Sections 1926.1412 and 1926.1437.

1.4.2.2 A current load chart demonstrating the crane's lifting capabilities must be submitted with the annual certification.

1.4.2.3 Annual certification and load chart must be submitted via email to the Contracting Office and the COR one month before the start of each new option.

1.4.3 PROOF OF INSURANCE: Provide proof of insurance under the Jones Act of 1920, 46 U.S. Code § 30104 or the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA).

2.0 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

2.1 EQUIPMENT/SERVICES: The Contractor must provide a certified floating crane capable of lifting a minimum of 180 Short Tons at a boom radius suitable to place a load 31’ out from end of barge, at a hook height of not less than 106’ above water line and capable of navigating the waterways of Arundel Cove. The Contractor will also furnish, tugs for crane movement, pilot/crane operator and adequate crew and all safety equipment for crew (personal floatation devices, hardhats, safety glasses, safety boots, etc.) in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.106(a) and 29 CFR 1926.28(e). Due to limited navigational clearances, the floating crane barge length must not exceed 170’.

For all lifts at the Coast Guard Yard, Yard personnel shall furnish, place, and hook up, through its own personnel, all hooks, slings, nets, pennants, spreaders, or other lifting gear on the lift(s). Coast Guard Yard personnel shall remove all such lifting gear upon completion of the lift(s).

2.2 WEIGHT TESTING EQUIPMENT: The contractor must provide certified weights and/or a means to weight test cradles, slings and spreader bar as per SFLC Standard Specification 8634 under section 3 “Specific work Requirements”.

3.0 SPECIFIC WORK REQUIREMENTS:

The Coast Guard Yard will request and schedule lifting events within seven (7) days, individually as per the Coast Guard Yard’s production schedule. COR will notify the contractor with detailed information concerning each work requirement, (i.e. single/multi) type lift with date and time.

3.1 WORK REQUIREMENT ONE: Floating crane service, multi-event. A docking/undocking event consists of the loading or unloading of a vessel, either from the water into a cradle on dry land or from the cradle into the water. The unloading of a vessel into the water and subsequent loading of a vessel into the empty cradle constitutes 2 events. In most instances, a crane services job will consist of undocking one vessel from the cradle (1 docking event) and docking another vessel into the cradle (1 docking event) and, on rare occasions, may consist of 3 events.

3.2 WORK REQUIREMENT TWO: Floating crane service, single event. A single event will consist of either undocking one vessel from the cradle (1 docking event) or docking another vessel into the cradle (1 docking event) with no other events to follow.

3.3 WORK REQUIREMENT THREE: Floating crane service, weekend event. Provide floating crane service where one or multi lifts will occur during the weekend.

3.4 WORK REQUIREMENT FOUR: Floating crane service, cradle, and spreader bar test. Transport cradle(s) and/or spreader bars to the Contractor’s yard to perform lift and load tests on docking cradles and/or spreader bars using Contractor provided water tank and/or weights as directed by the Coast Guard Yard’s Dock Master. Transport items back to the Coast Guard Yard when work is complete.

4.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL:

4.1 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL: The Contractor shall provide all personnel including a crane operator that has been certified through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or qualified through an audited employer program under OSHA Regulation 29 C.F.R. 1926.1427(a)

4.2 KEY PERSONNEL: An on-site supervisor who will be responsible for managing the crane crew and communicating with the COR on behalf of the Contractor will be a Key Person.

4.3 PROJECT PERSONNEL: Contractor shall provide a single point of contact for scheduling, billing, and general information. The Project manager shall coordinate all work requirements, stated herein, with the COR.

4.4 EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION: Contractor shall provide a list of personnel and their positions to the COR at the kickoff meeting.

4.5 LIFT SAFETY: The Supervisor assigned by the Contractor to the floating crane performing the services shall have the discretion to determine whether or not it is safe to move or operate equipment at any given time, having due regard for the state of the weather, the placement of the vessel, the size and weight of the lift(s) and other factors that involve or affect the safety of the Contractor’s equipment and crew.

4.6 COMPLIANCE: The Contractor is responsible to comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, including all environmental laws and regulations, such as the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §1251 et seq. (1972), the Oil Pollution Act, 33 U.S.C. ch. 40 § 2701, the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. §1531 et seq. (1973), and the Coastal Zone Management Act, 16 U.S.C. ch. 33 § 1451 et seq.

5.0 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS:

5.1 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR will monitor all technical aspects of the contract and assist in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform only those functions designated in the letter, issued by the Contracting Officer. A letter of designation, issued to the COR (a copy of which will be sent to the Contractor), states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in performance dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and/or conditions of the contract. All contract changes that impact price or cost, quality of work and the performance schedule may only be approved or made by the Contracting Officer.

5.2 RAPIDGATE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. Effective September 1, 2016, all contractors and subcontractors performing on this contract/purchase order/task order shall utilize the RAPIDGate Program if repeat access to the CG Yard is required for seven (7) or more days annually. RAPIDGate manages the non-Common Access Credential (CAC) eligible vendor/contractor companies and their employees who require access to Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore. Vendor/contractor CAC eligibility has been restricted to only those who require physical access to Coast Guard Yard AND logical access to a DoD or DHS network or system. Vendor/contractor companies that require repeat (7 or more days annually) access to the Coast Guard Yard, must pay an annual company enrollment subscription to participate in the RAPIDGate Program and an annual employee registration subscription for each employee to participate in the program. The company enrollment fee is waived for sole proprietors. Vendor/contractor companies must be approved by a government sponsor at each DoD and DHS installation where their employees require access. Vendor/contractor employees who are registered, undergo initial and regular vetting and are issued a single credential, which is valid for perimeter access to those DoD and DHS installations where access privileges have been granted. All company enrollments are submitted via the web at www.rapidgate.com and managed by phone or email. Initial employee registrations take place at a Program Registration Kiosk, typically located at participating DoD and DHS Installation Pass & ID Offices. The CG Yard’s Registration Kiosk is located at 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226, BLDG. 144, Security [brick building adjacent to the main gate]. Credentials will be available for pick-up at BLDG. 144 fourteen (14) days after the employee’s initial registration. Costs incurred for delays at the gate due to the contractor’s failure to comply with this requirement or to provide qualified, authorized personnel will not be reimbursed by the Government. Additionally, consideration may be negotiated for performance delays caused by the contractor’s failure to complyT with RAPIDGate requirements, or for delays caused by the disqualification of contractor employees. Your tenant sponsor is, Tim Walker, email: Timothy.P.Walker@uscg.mil Contracting Officer's Representative. This sponsor will need a list of individual employee names and DOBs with your quotation. Any RAPIDGate program questions should be directed to 1-877-727-4342. Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) is another authorized credential to access the U. S. Coast Guard YARD.

5.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base Year: February 3, 2025 through February 2, 2026 Option Year One: February 3, 2026 through February 2, 2027 Option Year Two: February 3, 2027 through February 2, 2028 Option Year Three: February 3, 2028 through February 2, 2029 Option Year Four: February 3, 2029 through February 2, 2030

5.4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard, Curtis Bay Baltimore, MD 21226. The testing of cradles and spreader bars will be performed at the Contractor’s Facility

5.5 HOURS OF OPERATION: The United States Coast Guard Yard normal working hours are from 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed, due to local or national emergencies, inclement weather, administrative closings or similar Government directed facility closings.

5.6 TRAVEL: Contractor shall provide their own transportation, equipment and personnel with all costs therefore included in the pricing.

5.7 POST AWARD CONFERENCE: Kick-off meeting will be held post award in person or virtually.

6.0 DELIVERABLES:

DISTRIBUTION

With solicitation, Option year sent to COR, Contracting Officer

With solicitation, Option year sent to COR, Contracting Officer

With solicitation, Option year sent to COR, Contracting Officer

With solicitation, Option year sent to COR, Contracting Officer

With solicitation

With solicitation

COR, Contracting Officer