Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.pdf

CONTRACTOR SUPPORT FUEL SERVICES FOR THE UNITED STATES COAST

GUARD (USCG) IN MATTHEW TOWN, GREAT INAGUA, BAHAMAS

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Table of Contents

1.0 BACKGROUND

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 Contractor Fuel Storage

2.2 Vehicle Fuels

2.3 Aviation Fuels

2.4 Fuel Specifications

2.5 Fuel Services

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3.1 Publications

4.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Compliance

4.2 Operations

4.3 Pre-Mishap and Salvage Plan

4.4 Maintenance Requirements

4.4.1 Settling

4.4.2 Flow Rate

4.4.3 Recirculation

5.0 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS

5.1 Contracting Officer

5.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative

6.0 GOVERNMENT ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 Abbreviation Table

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GUARD (USCG) IN MATTHEW TOWN, GREAT INAGUA, BAHAMAS STATEMENT

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1.0 BACKGROUND

1.1 U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater maintains multiple deployed MH-60 aircraft for Operations Bahamas, Turks and Caicos (OPBAT), a joint DEA, U.S. Coast Guard, Bahamian Turks and Caicos anti-drug and migrant smuggling operation in the Bahamas. To support these operations, the U.S. Coast Guard requires fuel services on Great Inagua Island, Bahamas for both aircraft fuel and vehicle fuel needs.

2.0 SCOPE

The Contractor will be responsible for providing fuel in support of U.S. Coast Guard aircraft and vehicles on Great lnagua Island, Bahamas. There is a 24/7/365 Coast Guard presence on Great lnagua Island and having fuel support is essential to Coast Guard operations.

2.1 Contractor Fuel Storage. The Contractor shall maintain a min of 20K gallons of fuel on hand for use by USCG.

2.2 Vehicle Fuels. The Coast Guard will provide refueling vehicles to obtain all Aviation fuels from the contractor-provided fuel storage facilities. For gasoline and diesel fuels, the Contractor shall deliver to Great Inagua Coast Guard Aviation Facility diesel/gasoline reserve tanks.

2.3 Aviation Fuels The USCG will provide refueling vehicles to obtain all aviation fuels from contracotr or-provided fuel storage facilities. The Contractor shall provide aviation grade fuels, JP-5, JP-4, JP-8 (MIL-T-5624), or commercial equivalents. Jet A, Jet A-1, and Jet B (ASTM D- 1655) shall be the primary type of aviation fuel provided under this contract.

JET A Jet A is a commercial grade of fuel that meets the specifications of ASTM-D1655. It is very similar to JP-5, except that it has a lower flash point of approximately 100 °F compared to the 140 °F flash point for JP-5. Jet A can be used as a replacement when JP-5 is not readily available. If

JET A-1 Jet A-1 is a commercial grade of fuel that meets the requirements of ASTM-D1655. It is very similar to JP-8 and has the same flash point and freezing point.

Its NATO code is F-35. Jet A-1 can be used as a replacement when JP-8 is not readily available.

JET B Jet B is a commercial grade of fuel that meets the requirements of ASTM- D6615. It is very similar to JP-4 and has the same flash point and freezing point. Jet B can be used as a replacement when JP-4 is not readily available. It does not have a NATO code number.

2.4 Fuel Specifications. Only fuels meeting American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) or military specifications are authorized for use by Coast Guard aviation assets and will be the

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only fuels accepted IAW CGTO PG-85-00-170-G (Aviation Fuel Handling Procedures Process Guide).

See below table for a comparison of the qualities of authorized Coast Guard aviation fuel.

Coast Guard Aviation Fuel Comparison Table

Type of Fuel

Flash Point Freezing Point

NATO Code Mil-Spec No Density (API Gravity)

JP-4 Below 18 °C

-58 °C F-40 MIL-DTL-

45-57

JP-5 60 °C -46 °C F-44 MIL-DTL-

36-48

JP-8 38 °C (min) -47 °C F-34 MIL-DTL- 83133

37-51

JET A 38 °C -40 °C F-34 ASTM-D1655 37-51

JET A-1 38 °C -47 °C F-35 ASTM-D1655 37-51

JET A-M 38 °C -40 °C F-24 ASTM-D1655 37-51

JET B -18 °C -58 °C N/A ASTM-D6615 45-56

The Contractor shall also provide Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (<500PPM or better) and 87 Octane gasoline for vehicles.

2.5 Fuel Services. The Contractor shall provide on-demand access to refuel facilities within 24-hours of request for services. If at any time this requirement cannot be met, the Contractor shall notify USCG Great Inagua Site Supervisor and Air Station Clearwater OPBAT Maintenance Officer when services will be unavailable and when those services will resume. An alternate point of contact shall also be provided to Coast Guard personnel on site.

Contractor Points of Contact

Morton Salt Utility Clerk (Primary)

(242) 453-0290 (Cell)

Morton Salt Utility Clerk (Secondary)

(242) 453-0091 (Cell)

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USCG Point of Contacts

OPBAT Maintenance Officer (727) 423 1887 (Cell)

(727) 535-1437 Ext 1385 (Office)

OPBAT Maintenance Chief (727) 423-1892 (Cell)

(727) 535-1437 Ext 1466 (Office)

Great Inagua Site Supervisor (505) 810-1690 (Cell)

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3.1 Publications. The Contractor shall adhere to the specifications, standards, and/or guidance outlined in the following publications in order to meet the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall reference the most current version of these publications. The Government will provide copies of the below USCG Publication upon request. The National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) fuel-handling handbook shall be used as a guide. Copies of NFPA Manual 407: Aircraft Fuel Servicing can be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

CGTO PG-85-00-170 (Series) Aviation Fuel Handling Procedures Process Guide

NFPA 407 Manual National Fire Protection Association, Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing

4.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Compliance. Aircraft engine failure or poor performance can be caused by fuel contamination or by using an improper fuel. Prior to USCG Fuel truck refueling evolutions, the Contractor and Coast Guard representatives shall complete a clear-and- bright test on the fuel prior to delivery or transfer. The Contractor shall have a fuel quality assurance program.

4.2 Operations. The contractor shall comply with host-nation environmental compliance regulations for storage and delivery of requested fuels provided per the contract.

The Coast Guard Site Supervisor or designated representative at the Coast Guard facility on Great Inagua Island will request services via telephone or email from the Contractor’s POC.

The Coast Guard Contracting Officer Representative, who is not located on Grand Inagua, will be the only Coast Guard official authorized to discuss outstanding tasks or questions with Contractor personnel besides the Contracting Officer.

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4.3 Pre-Mishap and Salvage Plan Firefighting capabilities, or response in accordance with host-nation standards, shall be designated by the Contractor, whether locally provided by public services or within the Contractor’s span of control. Within ten (10) days of contract award, the Contractor shall conduct an in person briefing with USCG personnel, detailing their Pre-Mishap and Salvage Plan. The Contractor shall maintain a Pre-Mishap and Salvage Plan on-site and will have readily available to provide to Government personnel upon request.

During Aviation refueling operations not conducted on the Coast Guard facility, the Contractor shall provide adequate fuel spill response in accordance with host-nation standards. For refueling operations conducted on the USCG facility, USCG personnel shall provide fuel spill response in accordance with CGTO PG-85-00-170-G.

4.4 Maintenance Requirements The contractor shall adhere to the following requirements IAW

CGTO PG-85-00-170-G CH 7.

4.4.1 Settling The contractor shall ensure that all aviation fuel settles in the storage tanks for at least 25 hours after delivery before USCG fuel trucks receive aviation fuels.

4.4.2 Flow Rate The contractor shall ensure a flow rate is sufficient to pull water and other contaminants (56 Gallons Per Minute) out with the fuels prior to USCG fuel trucks receiving aviation fuels.

4.4.3 Recirculation The contractor shall re-circulate all storage tanks through the filter separator at a minimum of once a week and additionally as necessary to ensure fuel quality for fueling operations.

5.0 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS

5.1 Contracting Officer The Contracting Officer (KO) is the only individual who can legally commit or obligate the Government for the expenditure of public funds. Administration of this contract shall not be construed to authorize revision of the terms and conditions. Any such revisions shall be authorized by the Contracting Officer via formal contracting action.

5.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative The COR serves as the Government liaison with the Contractor, and is responsible for the administration of this contract. The COR is not authorized to change the scope of work or specifications stated within this SOW; commit or otherwise obligate the Government; or authorize any changes that impact price, schedule, period of performance, or other terms or conditions.

The Contracting Officer will provide a copy of the COR Appointment Letter to the Contractor within ten (10) business days of award. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor via electronic correspondence of any COR personnel changes within ten (10) business days of such changes.

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6.0 GOVERNMENT ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 Abbreviation Table

Below is a list of abbreviations used in this Statement of Work.

OPBAT Operations Bahamas Turks and Caicos SOW Statement of Work IAW In accordance with COR Contracting Officer’s Representative KO Contracting Officer DEA Drug Enforcement Agency NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials CGTO Coast Guard Technical Order

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