Attachment 1_SOW 143051-26-0094.pdf

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC)

Marine Mammal and Turtle Division (MMTD)

STATEMENT OF WORK

Fujinon “Big Eye” Binocular Refurbishment and Repair

1. Background/Overview:

NOAA Fisheries conducts cetacean and ecosystem assessment surveys which require large binoculars that are mounted to ships. These binoculars are required for scientists to sight, identify, and quantify cetaceans for Stock Assessment Reports as mandated by the Marine Mammal Protection Act. These large binoculars, often referred to as “Big Eyes” require refurbishment on a regular basis.

The binoculars were manufactured by Fujinon in the 1990s and have been fitted with reticles specific for NOAA’s cetacean surveys. Because they are exposed to environmental elements including working at sea for several months at a time, they require refurbishment on a regular basis. Further, Fujinon only has one authorized repair center in the United States: Eastern Mountain Optics, also known as Baker Marine. It is critical to use an authorized repair center to ensure the equipment is properly refurbished including purging the equipment with nitrogen.

2. Scope of Work

Complete overhaul of Fujinon 25x150 MTM “Big Eye” Binoculars which includes stripping all parts, sandblasting and powder coating frames, rebuilding and aligning optics, and replacing 25 power lenses as needed. Complete overhaul of yoke to support 25x150 MTM binoculars including sandblasting and powder coating as needed.

The 25x150 MTM “Big Eye” Binoculars must be protected from the slightest of impurities and moisture.

Assembling the Big Eyes without the possibility of moisture being trapped inside requires dry nitrogen gas to be run through them. This compels any impurity present in the equipment to move out and makes certain that binoculars are completely dry and clean from inside. This is a highly specific procedure.

3. Tasks

3.1.The contractor shall provide a complete overhaul of the Fujinon 25x105 MTM “Big Eye” Binoculars to include:

● Stripping all parts,

● Sand blasting,

● Powder coating frames, and

● Rebuilding and aligning optics

3.2.The contractor shall replace all Fujinon power eye lenses, a total of twentyfive (25).

3.3.The contractor shall provide a complete yoke refurbishment of the Fujinon 25x105 MTM “Big Eye” Binoculars to include:

● Sand blasting and

● Powder coating as needed.

3.4.The contractor shall assemble the Fujinon 25x105 MTM “Big Eye” Binoculars using dry nitrogen gas to ensure the equipment is completely dry and clean from the inside.

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4. Required Knowledge and Experience

Equipment requires refurbishment at a factory authorized repair center. Nitrogen purging is critical to maintaining our equipment to meet our mandates.

5. Applicable Standards

Equipment must be refurbished to Fujinon 25x150 MTM standards.

6. Period of Performance

Base Year: Estimated September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027 Option Year 1: Estimated September 1, 2027 - August 31, 2028

7. Place of Acceptance

Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) Marine Mammal and Turtle Division (MMTD) 8901 La Jolla Shores Drive La Jolla, CA 92037

8. Contacts

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) Contracting Officer (CO) Jeff Moore Aakanksha Bhargava Phone: (858) 546-7161 Phone: (425) 310-2501 Email: Jeff.E.Moore@noaa.gov Email: aakanksha.bhargava@noaa.gov

9. Deliverables

Item Description Due By Distribution Reference

1 Refurbished Big Eye Binoculars, Quantity 25 for the Base Year

Upon Completion TPOC SOW Section 3

2 Up to 2 Refurbished Big Eye Binoculars for Option Year 1

TBD TPOC SOW Sections 3 & 6

3 Up to 4 Fujinon Replacement Eye Lenses for Option Year 1

TBD TPOC SOW Sections 3 & 6

4 Up to 4 Fujinon Eye Cell Retainer Rings for Option Year 1

TBD TPOC SOW Sections 3 & 6

5 Up to 2 Refurbished Big Eye Binocular Yokes for Option Year 1

TBD TPOC SOW Sections 3 & 6

6 NOAA Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) Training

Within 30 days of award, then annually

CO and

TPOC

NAM

1330-52.222-70 mailto:Jeff.E.Moore@noaa.gov mailto:aakanksha.bhargava@noaa.gov