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Statement of Work – Shipyard Services NOAA Research Vessel Peter Gladding R5701

A] GENERAL INFORMATION:

1] This Statement of Work contains the requirements for shipyard services on the NOAA Research Vessel PETER GLADDING, hull number R5701.

2] The general characteristics of the vessel are as follows:

3] All work is to be accomplished at the Contractor’s facility. NOAA will deliver the vessel to the Contractor’s facility, and redelivery will also be at the Contractor’s facility. The period of performance for all work defined herein is;

One Year from Date of Award

4] Coordination of the work schedules will be the responsibility of the Contractor to avoid any delays or disruptions in order to meet the performance period. The Contractor shall provide all facilities, labor, materials, tools, and services required to complete the work UNLESS exceptions are noted in the specified tasks below.

5] Upon arrival at the Contractor’s facility the contractor shall accept full responsibility for the safety of the vessel, including but not limited to fire protection, security patrols, water-tight integrity, and protection from adverse environmental conditions, etc. This responsibility will terminate only after all work defined herein (or added during the work period) is complete, accepted by NOAA, and NOAA personnel remove the vessel from the Contractor’s facility.

6] NOAA employees and contractors may be working on board the vessel during the contract performance period on a not to interfere basis. During this period it will be required that these personnel have full access to the vessel during normal working hours.

7] If the vessel is hauled from the water, the Contractor shall ensure that all machinery and equipment used for that purpose is fully functional, suitable for the task, rated for loads at least 20% greater than the maximum weight of the vessel, and operated by trained, competent personnel. The NOAA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will provide a docking plan for the vessel if requested.

8] All work performed under this SOW (or added to it during the period of performance) shall meet or exceed all current requirements of ABYC and USCG (Subchapter T) as applicable to this size and type of vessel, in addition to any specific requirements stated below.

9] In the event defects or damage unrelated to the work tasks defined below are discovered, the Contractor shall submit a Condition Found Report (CFR) to the COR. The CFR will define corrective actions needed, the cost for that work (separated into labor, materials, services, and total), and the impact to the performance period.

10] All interferences (i.e. hardware, insulation, brackets, etc.) shall be properly reinstalled or if necessary, renewed and put back into proper operation upon completion of the work.

11] All welding required as part of the tasks defined below shall be performed by certified welders working in accordance with approved weld procedures. Certifications and approvals by USCG, ABS, or another nationally recognized authority are acceptable, and copies of these shall be presented to the COR before work begins. New plate shall be 5083 or 5383 alloys of the H321 or H116 temper, and of a thickness equal to the removed plate. Extrusions shall be 6061-T6 or 5086-H32, and of dimensions and thicknesses equal to those of corresponding materials already in place. Filler wire shall be 5183 or 5356 alloys. Weld throat widths and weld patterns, whether skipped or continuous, shall equal the original welds. After welding, all smoke, soot, and oxides shall be removed, and all sharp edges shall be de-burred. CAUTION: No welding shall be started until NOAA staff disconnect all electrical and electronic devices on all machinery and provide an “all-clear” announcement.

12] NOTE: All work performed on the vessel shall be accomplished as described below unless alternatives are presented in writing BEFORE the work commences, and are agreed to by NOAA. Any work that does not adhere to the descriptions below shall be redone at the Contractors expense within the defined period of performance.

B] BASE WORK TASKS

1] Haul, clean, block, store, and launch Remove the vessel from the water. Pressure-wash the entire hull from sheer line to keel, and within the tunnel, removing all dirt, grime, and marine growth. Similarly, clean all fittings below waterline, including foils, fins, interior and exterior of the jets, and interior of seawater intakes. Do not damage any existing anti-fouling paint unless further tasks in this SOW require its removal. Clean transducers only with a non-metallic brush, taking care to not mar the emitting surface in any way. Clean all surfaces of all anodes with a wire brush unless they are to be replaced.

Block the vessel in a level attitude with the keel (or keels) 36” minimum off the ground. Inspect the hull, coatings and all attachments, and report any damage or discrepancies to the COR in writing. Provide electrical power to the vessel suitable for its shore power system.

Upon completion of all work done on the hard, launch the vessel, inspect all compartments for leaks, and secure it dockside. If dockside testing or underway trials are required after launch, provide 48-hour notice to the COR so NOAA personnel can attend.

2] Renew Prop-Speed Renew the existing Prop-speed coatings on the foils, fins, and waterjet housings and intakes. Manufacturer’s procedures shall be used in all cases. The contractor shall ensure that all environmental conditions are within the manufacture's specified parameters prior to starting application of all coatings. Upon completion, schedule an inspection of the coating system by the COR.

3] Port bow repair Crop out all cracked or deformed plate on the deck, the inner side shell, and in the tunnel. Limit removals the minimum amount of plate possible. Plate cuts shall be made along lines joined with corner radii of no less than 3” (no sharp corners). Crop out the deformed sheer guard extrusions in the damaged area, cutting through the seams where joined to undisturbed plate, and cutting the ends square. Crop out all cracked or deformed internal stiffeners, with cuts through stiffeners held a minimum of 2” away from supported plate seams and stiffener connections. Replace the stiffeners and weld. Install additional intercostal stiffeners, edge backer-bars, and plug-weld backer-bars as needed to support new plating. Install new deck plating of 0.1875” thick sheet material (not extruded planks as removed) and weld out. Install new tunnel plating of 0.25” thick sheet material. See images 3-1 and 3-2 below for approximate locations of cut lines. Following guidance in General note 12 above.

Image 3-1, deck plate cut lines

Image 3-2, internal stiffener cut lines

4] Stbd sheer repair Crop out the crushed square-tube sheer stiffener in the area of frames I and J to starboard. Grind the exposed plate edges and welds to allow clean base metal. Insert new square tube and weld out. See Image 4-1 below for reference. Follow guidance in General note 12 above.

Image 4-1, stbd sheer detail

5] Port sheer guard repair Crop out the damaged sheer guard in the area of frame B and D. See image 5-1 for approximate cut lines. Replace the removed material with formed plate of 0.1875” thickness. Stiffen the new plate with a 0.25” x 2” flat-bar inside the out surface and 0.25” gussets at each frame. Weld out. Follow guidance in General note 12 above.

Image 5-1, port sheer guard cut lines

6] Port dive platform repair Remove the damaged perimeter pipe of the platform except for the 6” on left and right sides that land on the doublers at the transom surface. Fabricate and install a replacement pipe for this area. Straighten the dive ladder frame, steps, and hinge mechanism, replacing smaller parts that are not salvageable. Repair or replace the ladder stowage brackets. Repair or replace the broken handrails and steps adjacent to the platform. Follow guidance in General note 12 above. Upon completion, demonstrate the correct functioning of the ladder to NOAA staff.

7] Starboard dive platform repair Remove the damaged perimeter pipe of the platform except for the 6” on left and right sides that land on the doublers at the transom surface. Fabricate and install a replacement pipe for this area. Straighten the dive ladder frame, steps, and hinge mechanism, replacing smaller parts that are not salvageable. Repair or replace the ladder stowage brackets. Repair or replace the broken handrails and steps adjacent to the platform. Follow guidance in General note 12 above. Upon completion, demonstrate the correct functioning of the ladder to NOAA staff.

8] Tunnel repair aft Where possible, and without over-stressing the welds, straighten the tunnel plates aft of the transom to original shape. Fair out by grinding and deburr by sanding all ragged edges and protrusions in the area.

9] Service starboard waterjet The junction box circuit board on the starboard Hamilton jet has failed. A replacement circuit board, Hamilton PN 111358, will be provided by NOAA. All work associated with this task shall accomplished by a certified Hamilton Jet technician.

A] Remove the circuit board from the jet junction box. Clean, check and/or replace all wiring, sensors and plugs that go to and from the jet junction box in accordance with manufacturer’s procedures and instructions.

B] Install the government furnished circuit board into the refurbished/renewed jet junction box.

C] Test the new circuit board to ensure functionality.

D] Once the vessel is launched, calibrate the starboard jet and demonstrate proper operation at all speeds and in all directions of thrust.

Note: This work shall be completed in conjunction with task 11 below.

10] Service port and starboard main engines Provide annual servicing on the port and starboard main engines. The following items shall be completed:

A] Change the lube oil and filters (15w-40 oil) B] Change the primary and secondary fuel filters C] Change the circulating water filter D] Change the crankcase vent filters (two per engine) Upon completion of all work, and after launching the vessel, run the engine at dockside for 30 minutes and demonstrate that all engine systems work properly and there are no leaks. With NOAA staff operating the vessel, further demonstrate proper operation and no leaks underway at all engine speeds up to 100% throttle.

11] Repairs to starboard main engine The starboard engine starter shall not engage. The engine must be removed from the boat to effect repairs. The engine is also displaying a high-pressure fuel leakage alarm/fault.

A] Remove engine from boat.

B] Pressure wash and clean engine room bilges while engine is removed from boat. Ensure that the bilge areas around the jet, cardan shaft, air conditioning condensing units are also cleaned.

C] Repair or replace starter. Check/repair wiring to ensure conductivity.

D] Check high pressure pump fuel leakage alarm sensor for problems and resolve the fault.

E] Set up and test run engine in shop to ensure proper operation and that all engine parameters are within manufacturers specifications.

F] Install engine and check for proper alignment to Cardan shaft and jet.

G] The work shall be deemed completed upon a successful sea trial.

Note: This work shall be completed in conjunction with task 9 above.

12] Service generators Provide annual servicing on the generator. The following items shall be completed:

A] Change the lube oil and filters (15w-40 oil) B] Change the primary and secondary fuel filters C] Change the intake air filter Upon completion of all work, and after launching the vessel, run the generator at dockside for 30 minutes and demonstrate that all engine systems work properly and there are no leaks. During this test, switch on as much electrical equipment as is reasonable to load up the generator engine.

13] Service life rafts The contractor shall remove two life rafts and have them undergo an annual re-inspection in accordance with USCG and IMO. The inspection shall take place at a factory authorized to inspect the brand of life rafts installed. The contractor shall provide an official certificate of re-inspection from the factory-authorized facility. The contractor shall re-install the life rafts after the inspection is satisfactorily completed. During reinstallation, ensure the raft case drainage holes are properly oriented.

14] Check batteries There are four each 12-volt AGM batteries per main engine (8 total), and four each 6-volt wet-cell batteries for ship service, installed in the vessel. Service each of these batteries as follows:

A] Disconnect the battery from the electrical system B] Visually inspect the battery and its mounting hardware, note any discrepancies C] For wet cell batteries, measure the specific gravity of each cell, note any discrepancies D] Measure the voltage of the battery, note any discrepancies E] Clean terminals and clamps, and reconnect the battery F] Test each battery power distribution circuit to demonstrate that all batteries are properly connected and are operating as designed G] Provide a written report on all items above to NOAA staff. If battery replacement or other corrective measures are required, present recommendations to NOAA staff via a CFR.

C] OPTIONAL WORK TASKS

1] Inspect and lubricate all seacocks Visually inspect all seacocks in the hull bottom and topsides, and note any defects to the COR. Clean the interior of the seacocks and adjacent through-hulls. Lubricate seacocks, and test for proper operation. Once the vessel is returned to the water, inspect all seacocks and ensure they are leak-free.

2] Underbody coating system Prepare and touch-up any flaws in the underbody coating system with the same coating as currently applied (Sherwin Williams Seaguard HMF antifouling paint and Seaguard 5000HS primer). Apply two coats of primer in any areas affected by welding. For bidding purposes, assume 10% of the existing bottom paint is worn away. Apply a minimum of one complete coat of bottom paint to the entire bottom surface. Apply a second coat on areas where the paint was disturbed by welding, on the stems, and within 6” of the waterline all around. Manufacturer’s procedures shall be used in all cases. Colors to match existing coatings. The contractor shall ensure that all environmental conditions are within the manufacture’s specified parameters prior to starting application of all coatings. Upon completion, schedule an inspection of the coating system by the COR.

3] Renew Anodes Replace any of the six anodes on the underbody, and any anodes on the waterjets, in kind if more than 30% wastage is observed. Thoroughly clean any anodes that are not replaced. Replacement anodes shall be the same manufacturer, model, and material as those removed; no alternatives will be accepted. Clean all mounting bolts with a wire brush to ensure electrical continuity to mounting brackets and fasteners. If required, replace any nylon locking fasteners.

4] Shade awnings over aft deck Provide and install two suspended shade awnings to be used over the back deck during diving operations. The awnings and associated hardware shall be designed and constructed to withstand winds of 25 knot from any direction when both sections are deployed. The awning and components shall generally be as follows:

A] Fabrications:

Install one welded, aft facing pad-eye on each aft corner of upper deck, these with 1” diameter holes. Install two reinforced aluminum stanchions on the aft side of the transom, these bolted to upper and lower welded pads located just outboard of the existing air vent louvers port and starboard. The stanchion tops shall be 9” lower than the pad-eyes on the house and have matching pad-eyes at the tops facing forward. The pad-eyes and stanchions shall be strong enough to withstand the static tension, wind, and rain loads imparted simultaneously by both awning panels without deformation.

B] Awnings:

Install the two awning sections so that, together, they span from the cabin aft deck edge to the stanchions. Nominal dimensions of each shall be 130” wide by 72” long. Awning material shall be Phifertex Plus (92.5% shade), and the color gray. The two awning sections shall be rigged to allow use of the forward section alone, the aft section alone, or both simultaneously. Awning sections shall be reinforced at all corners, seams, edges, and grommets.

The forward awning section shall cover the forward half of the aft deck. It shall attach to the cabin edge with heavy stainless-steel twist locks spaced every 12” and include furling ties at each twist lock for awning stowage. It shall include a cut-out in way of the house ladder so as not to impinge transit up and down. It shall have reinforced edges on all sides. It shall have heavy, reinforced grommets at the aft corners.

The aft awning section shall cover the aft half of the aft deck, but also lap past the forward awning aft edge by four inches. It shall attach to the cabin edge pad-eyes with fixed lines of a length to ensure proper fore and aft position. It shall have reinforced edges on all sides. It shall have heavy, reinforced grommets at all four corners.

C] Tackles:

Install two braided Dacron rope tensioning tackles on each stanchion, along with two turning blocks at the stanchion top pad eyes. One tackle per stanchion shall be used to tighten one corner of one awning section, and all four tackles shall be arranged for independent use. Each tackle shall have an integrated cam-cleat, a two-part purchase, and shall tighten the awning section when pulled downward.

Upon completion of all awning work, demonstrate the function of the assembly by deploying and stowing each section both independently and concurrently.

5] Install freshwater shower on aft deck Provide and install a freshwater shower on the aft deck immediately to starboard of the ladder to the upper deck. The shower head shall be on a 6-foot hose to allow movement and have a shut-off button. Install a bracket to secure the shower head when not in use, and position the bracket so the head can adequately spray a 6’4” tall diver when used hands-free. Pipe freshwater to the shower head from the vessel’s onboard system, providing both cold and hot water if available. Drainage shall be over deck. Upon completion, demonstrate the shower head function that the new piping is leak free.

6] Revise autopilot Provide and install a quadrant feedback sensor with linkage that provides a helm position signal to the autopilot. Provide and install all cables and wires necessary to transmit the sensor signal to the autopilot in the pilothouse. Terminate the cables in accordance to Comnav instructions. Upon completion, demonstrate the proper function of the modified autopilot system by conducting underway trials. The system shall operate properly at all speeds and headings.

7] Lubricate drive shaft U-joints Service the zerc fittings on both Cardan drive shafts with Mobil SHC-220 synthetic grease. Clean off any excess after servicing.

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