Statement_of_Work.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

2015 Metal Preservation & Painting for NOAA R/V Gloria Michelle

1. BACKGROUND

The contractor shall provide sandblasting or water jetting, prepping, painting, cutting, grinding, and welding services for NOAA R/V Gloria Michelle (F7201). R/V Gloria Michelle is a Small Research Vessel owned and operated by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center, under the U.S.

Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Vessel Characteristics:

− LOA: 72 feet − Beam: 20 feet − Draft: 9.5 feet − Gross Registered Tonnage: 96.2 GRT − Displacement Tonnage: 160 Tons − Hull Material: Steel − Permanent Crew: 2 Commissioned Officers − Homeport: 166 Water Street

Woods Hole, MA 02543

2. SCOPE/OBJECTIVE

This Contract will serve to preserve and repair metal external components to return the boat’s hull, decks, house and trawl ramp to original condition. Contractor shall identify any plating beyond acceptable wastage limits IAW USCG NVIC 7-68 and submit a Condition Found Report.

Any newly installed or exposed steel shall be coated according to NOAA Standard Specification MOC-631-2D “Coating System for Steel Surfaces” This maintenance is to increase the life cycle by addressing corrosion, adding strength and preserving wasting metal.

3. PRE-QUOTE SITE VISIT

Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the vessel to understand the expected work requirements being requested. The vessel will be available for a pre-quote inspection in Woods Hole, MA from July 13– July 17, 2015. Please contact Doug or Andy at 774-392-2746 to register for the visit.

4. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE(S)

The Onsite Technical Supervisor is ENS Andrew Reynaga. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is LTJG Douglas Pawlishen. The Onsite Supervisor will monitor the performance of the Contractor and keep the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer informed of the contractors performance.

5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance shall be at the awarded contactors shipyard not more than 250 Nautical Miles from the vessels home port:

NOAA R/V Gloria Michelle Northeast Fisheries Science Center 166 Water Street Woods Hole, MA 02543

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be from October 5th 2015 to November 16th 2015.

7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT

The Government will make the vessel available at the agreed place and time. If exercised, the Government shall provide renew shaft packing material as identified in Task 8.8. The Government shall not furnish any other materials, services, equipment, labor, or facilities to fulfill this contract, except as otherwise indicated. The Contractor shall provide all materials, services, equipment, labor, and facilities necessary to perform the work specified.

8. TASKS

Blast all surfaces down to bare metal from forward winch blocks to bow, hull below the waterline and above up to mast lights. All metal wasted beyond acceptable limits shall be identified and condition found report(s) submitted. Complete identified tasks to restore seaworthiness of vessel to its original design condition using materials that are same as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) product. All products and services shall be of commercial grade and meet or exceed OEM. Where OEM product is no longer available, the closest most similar product that meets or exceeds original design specifications and performance shall be approved by the designated NOAA representative. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, services, and associated materials, and remove and replace all interferences necessary to complete identified tasks. No changes are allowed without prior written approval of Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall:

8.1. CLIN 0001: HAUL OUT VESSEL

a. Vessel is to be evenly supported and securely braced per attached docking plan. Dry dock, marine railway, or “travel lift” facilities are acceptable. The vessel shall be lifted by a sling or crane that allows for even, vertical support of the entire vessel.

b. The vessel may be blocked after haul out; blocking shall be 100% compliant with industry and USCG standards.

8.2. CLIN 0002: PAINT HULL BELOW WATERLINE

a. The entire underwater hull shall be cleaned of marine growth, dirt, and loose paint using stiff brushes, scrapers, and high pressure (minimum 3000 psi) fresh water within 12 hours. All localized streaking of rust or grease shall be removed with appropriate chemical or mechanical treatment. The surfaces to be cleaned shall include sea strainer plates, sea chests, rudder, propeller, shaft, and all other underwater fittings and appendages.

b. The hull below the waterline shall be painted using the following ablative system:

1. 2 coats, 5 mils, minimum dry film thickness (MDFT) each, High

Build Epoxy

2. Followed by 2 coats, 4 mils MDFT each, ablative copper antifoulant (Black)

c. The approved ablative systems are: Devran 235 QC epoxy/Devoe ABC-3 (Black) antifoulant . The international “F” Series epoxy/International BRA antifoulant

d. Transducers shall not be blasted or painted.

8.3. CLIN 0003: OPTIONAL ITEM – PAINT HULL ABOVE WATERLINE

a. The entire hull from cap rail down shall be blasted using specification SSPC-SP10 sandblasting or SSPC-SP12 water jetting.

b. The approved ablative systems are:

• The hull from cap rail to waterline shall be painted with 1 coat, 2 mills

MDFT, 90% inorganic zinc primer followed by 2 coats, 5 mils MDFT each, Devoe National Blue (229) epoxy paint.

c. These coats shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

The contractor shall order the paint directly from the manufacturer.

8.4. CLIN 0004: TOPSIDES/ HOUSE BLASTING AND PAINTING

a. Blast to bare metal the entire inboard bulwark, deck and stanchions from crane to bow including cap rail using specification SSPC-SP10 sandblasting or SSPC-SP12 water jetting.

b. All exposed hydraulic hoses shall be adequately protected from blasting.

c. Apply 2 coats, 4 mils MDFT each, red oxide primer, followed by 1 coat, 5 mils

MDFT light grey high gloss enamel on bulwark, and black high gloss enamel on cap rail.

d. Decks shall be coated with light grey high gloss enamel, with anti-slip material imbedded in paint on final top coat.

e. Blast and paint entire deck from crane forward to bow and up to mast lights.

f. House shall be painted with 2 coats, 4 mils MDFT each, red oxide primer, followed by 1 coat, 5 mils MDFT white gloss enamel or epoxy paint.

g. Restore wasted trim around pilot house.

h. All necessary precautions shall be taken by the contractor to ensure that overspray from blasting or painting is adequately contained. Any areas damaged from blasting or discolored from over spraying pain shall be returned to its original condition before the vessel departs the yard.

i. All windows, vents, and transducers shall be covered before blasting and painting begins. Tarps or other protective coverings will be furnished by the contractor. All blasting and painting shall take place during daylight hours.

j. On all exterior surfaces, areas blasted shall be painted the same day, and weather shall be considered when planning these operations.

8.5. CLIN 0005: OPTIONAL ITEM – REPAINT (R/V GLORIA MICHELLE F 7201)

a. Repaint (R/V GLORIA MICHELLE F 7201) as it appears on both sides of the bow and port stern.

• Letters will be 6 inches using white gloss enamel or epoxy paint.

b. Repaint name and homeport WOODS HOLE, MA as it presently appears on the stern

• Letters will be 6 inches using white gloss enamel or epoxy paint.

8.6. CLIN 0006: RENEW METAL THAT IS BEYOND WASTE LIMITS

a. Any metal that is found to be wasted beyond 25% of original thickness will be submitted in writing to the COR in a Condition Found Report (CFR).

b. COR will overall determine if metal will be renewed.

8.7. CLIN 0007: RENEW TRAWL RAMP PIPING

a. Crop and replace wasted 4 inch schedule 80 piping on bottom and Port / Starboard sides of trawl ramp.

b. Approximately 48 inches on port, 48 inches on Starboard, & 68 inches on bottom of ramp.

8.8. CLIN 0008: OPTIONAL ITEM – RENEW PROPELLER SHAFT PACKING

a. Remove and repack shaft packing with Government provided packing material.

8.9. CLIN 0009: OPTIONAL ITEM - ADDITIONAL ITEM REQUIREMENT (AIR) -

LABOR

a. This item relates to the Labor Rate for Growth Work.

b. The Unit Price Column will be used throughout the life of the contract if growth work is added to the scope of the contract (reference Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clause 1352.271-72). If AIRs are issued, these items will be awarded at the quantities needed via a contract modification. The quantity shown is an estimate only and may be exceeded at the unit prices offered.

8.10. CLIN 0010: OPTIONAL ITEM – ADDITIONAL ITEM REQUIREMENT

(AIR) – MATERIALS MARKUP

a. This item relates to the Materials Markup Rate for Growth Work.

b. The Unit Price Column will be used throughout the life of the contract if growth work is added to the scope of the contract (reference Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clause 1352.271-72). If AIRs are issued, these items will be awarded at the quantities needed via a contract modification. The quantity shown is an estimate only and may be exceeded at the unit prices offered.

c. Metal thickness renew per square foot price:

• 5/8” –

• 1/4” –

• Cap Rail –

• Mast Support piping –

• 4 inch Schedule 80 piping –

9. ADDITIONAL YARD REQUIREMENTS:

1) Electrical power shall be provided to the vessel (50 Amp, 220 VAC) 24 hours per day during the entire yard period.

2) Suitable office space at or near the site of work to accommodate two crew members.

3) If it is determined that any item listed for inspection needs to be replaced, that item will first be inspected by Contracting officer, who will then give a written approval to make the replacement.

4) At the completion of work, any sand or loose paint chips on the deck or deck equipment will be removed by the contractor.

10. RELATED DOCUMENTS

The following NOAA Standard Specifications apply to this project and shall be followed when applicable. See Attachment C for specification details.

1) NOAA Standard Specification AMC-000-3C, “General Requirements for Small Contract

Ship Repairs”

2) NOAA Standard Specification MOC-631-2D “Coating System for Steel Surfaces”

3) NOAA Standard Specification AMC-997-1A “Dry-docking and Routine Dock Work”

4) NOAA Standard Specification MOC-631-3B “Underwater Body Ablative System”

11. SUBMITTALS

No less than five (5) business days prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall submit the following in writing to the Contract Officer Representative (COR):

1) List of Subcontractors

2) List of Qualified Welders

3) List of Key Personnel

4) List of Emergency Phone Numbers

5) Certificate of Insurance

12. CONDITION FOUND REPORTS (CFR)

The COR shall be notified in writing of any conditions found which may impact the performance of the work or administration of the contract, including a detailed description of the condition and any proposed or requested solutions. No changes to the statement of work are authorized without written approval from NOAA.

13. SMOKING

Smoking aboard the vessel is prohibited.

14. APPROVAL FOR WELDING ON VESSEL

Due to the presence of sensitive electronics onboard, WELDING SHALL NOT PROCEED until a NOAA field technician has made all equipment safe for welding and approval to proceed has been granted by the COR or a designated NOAA representative.

15. QUALITY CONTROL

Quality assurance/control is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The COR may delegate inspection responsibilities to designated NOAA personnel. The designated NOAA inspectors will monitor the progress of work done by the Contractor. If, during the performance of work the NOAA Inspectors witness work that fails to meet the specifications, work that is otherwise unsatisfactory, or conditions which may lead to an unsatisfactory end product, the inspectors will alert the COR who will advise the Contractor of the deficiency.

16. INTERFERENCES/OBSTRUCTIONS

The Contractor shall remove all interferences and obstructions necessary to complete the required work without regard to whether interferences are indicated under specification work items. This may include the removal of machinery, piping, ducts, wiring, insulation, structure and anything else which interferes with the proper accomplishment of a work item. While awaiting reinstallation and restoration, the Contractor shall maintain and protect interferences.

Unless otherwise authorized by NOAA, upon completion of required work, the Contractor shall reinstall/restore interferences to their original configuration and condition.

17. DAMAGES

Any damages caused by the Contractor in performance of this contract shall be repaired at the Contractors expense.

18. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Work under this contract must be accomplished in such a way as to minimize the potential of environmental impact by operating in an environmentally responsible manner and to the extent possible through the use of environmentally friendly procedures, services, and products.

19. TOP COAT PAINTING SCHEME

− Hull below waterline – ablative copper antifoulant black

− Hull above waterline to cap rail – Devoe National Blue (229) epoxy paint Blue

− Cap & Rails – black high gloss enamel

− Decks to Cap Rails – light grey high gloss enamel

− Decks – light grey high gloss enamel with anti–slip abrasive material imbedded in paint

− House – white gloss enamel or epoxy paint

− House Trim – black high gloss enamel

− House Overhead – light grey high gloss enamel with anti–slip abrasive material imbedded in paint

− Pilot House – white gloss enamel or epoxy paint

− Pilot House Overhead – light grey high gloss enamel with anti–slip abrasive material imbedded in paint

− Pilot House Trim – black high gloss enamel