Market_Survey-Sources Sought N7 UWH.pdf

MARKET SURVEY/SOURCES SOUGHT

From: Military Sealift Command (MSC) N102C

Subject: Waterborne Hull Cleaning and Associated Work

DESCRIPTION: This is a market survey for small business acquisition planning purposes, and no formal solicitation exists currently. This requirement is for world wide diving services to accomplish hull cleaning, hull inspection, and other related ship husbandry on the underwater portion of MSC Government Owned, Government

Operated (GOGO) Vessels. MSC is soliciting input, with particular emphasis on Small Business (SB), 8(a), HUBZone and other socio-economic concerns, to determine the technical, administrative, management, and financial capability of potential offerors to perform this kind of work.

Interested offerors must submit a brief but complete capability statement that demonstrates the capability to perform the basic requirements of the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for an evaluation no later than 03 March

2025 at 0900 Eastern Time. This information will be used by the Contracting Officer to assist in developing the procurement strategy, including whether a small business set-aside can be established, if the requirement should be sole sourced to large business, or whether small businesses and large businesses should be able to compete for work.

This is a request for information only and your response is not an offer. This request for information does not commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation of any submission to this market survey.

All responses to this market survey should be forwarded to Shelby Probert (shelby.m.probert.civ@us.navy.mil) and

Timothy Lewis (timothy.lewis60.civ@us.navy.mil).

Please see the below market survey questions. Please provide any feedback that you can and please provide any input or feedback regarding the details of the below Draft PWS.

MARKET SURVEY QUESTIONS

1. Are the requirements in the PWS clear and unambiguous?

2. What labor categories and key personnel are recommended for this requirement?

3. Are the key personnel qualifications realistic?

4. What tasks and requirements of the PWS can be performed by small businesses? Please point out the tasks and requirements of the PWS that small businesses will have an issue with.

5. Is there any other feedback that can be provided regarding the draft PWS?

6. Does your company hold other Government contracts that are similar to this requirement?

In addition to the market survey questions above, interested parties shall furnish the following information:

1. Name of Organization & Cage Code

2. Telephone/Fax Number, Address, and Email address for the primary point of contact

3. Brief description of your organization’s capabilities

4. Brief summary of organization’s history relative to similar requirements

5. Small Business Status

DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 General Description

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (hereinafter referred to as MSC) is responsible for maintaining commercial contracts to supplement the Navy's diving and underwater ship husbandry capability. The primary purpose of the Waterborne Hull Cleaning and Associated Work contract is to provide hull cleaning, hull inspection, and other related ship husbandry on the underwater portion of MSC Government Owned, Government Operated (GOGO) Vessels.

2.0 Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide waterborne hull cleaning and associated work on the underwater portion of ships and craft in accordance with the specifications set forth herein.

2.1 Geographical Areas

Zone A - ATLANTIC WATERS: The inland waters along the East Coast of the United States, the entire North and

South Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico. Zone A is divided into the following geographic regions:

Region A - Virginia

Region B - North and South Carolina

Region C - Georgia and North East Coast of Florida (South to and including Daytona Beach, Florida)

Region D - South East Coast of Florida (South of Daytona Beach, Florida, including Key West, Florida)

Region E - Gulf of Mexico (Excluding Key West, Florida)

Region F - Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York

Region G – Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine

Region H – Other areas not within Regions A through G (including but not limited to: Overseas Atlantic).

Zone B – PACIFIC WATERS: The inland waters along the West Coast of the United States and Hawaii, the entire North and South Pacific, and Indian Ocean. Zone B is divided into the following geographic regions:

Region A – Southern California (South of Oceanside, CA)

Region B – Northern California (North of and including Oceanside, CA)

Region C – Washington and Oregon

Region D – Hawaii

Region E – Japan

Region F – Singapore

Region G – Australia

Region H – Other areas not within Regions A through C (including, but not limited to: Guam, Mariana Islands; and

Diego Garcia)

Zone C – EUROPEAN, AFRICAN AND ARABIAN PENINSULA WATERS: This Zone shall be bounded from

30 degrees W longitude, east to 60 degrees E Longitude along the coastal waters of Europe, Africa, and the Arabian

Peninsula. Zone C is divided into the following geographic regions:

Region A – Arabian Gulf (Persian Gulf), and Arabian Sea

Region B – Mediterranean Sea

Region C – Red Sea

Region D – West coast of Spain and throughout Gibraltar

2.3 Definitions

Mobilization and Demobilization: For the purposes of this contract, mobilization and demobilization will be defined as the movement of equipment and/or personnel, portal to portal, to an area outside the normal base of operations.

Normal Bases of Operation: The following are the designated normal bases of operation:

Zone A: Norfolk, Virginia

Zone B: San Diego, California

Zone C: N/A

Operation: It is the Government's intention to optimize all available assets to support a hull cleaning and/or associated work operation. An operation is defined as all work performed on a single hull, between the time the contractor sets equipment alongside the ship and removes all equipment. At a minimum, the contractor shall mobilize sufficient equipment to accomplish the full hull cleaning, interim cleaning, hydro blasting, inspections, documentation (photographic and video), and minor repairs (excluding non-destructive equipment) during a single operation.

Normal Work Week: For the purposes of this contract, a normal work week is defined as five consecutive work days; Monday through Friday for United States and for worldwide operations with the exception of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates for which the normal work week is defined as five consecutive work days; Sunday through Thursday.

Normal Work Day: For the purpose of this contract, a normal workday is defined as eight (8) hours per day and commences when the entire crew and equipment arrive at the port facility.

Federal Installations under this contract observe the following legal holidays:

New Year’s Day, 1 January

Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Third Monday in January

President’s Day, Third Monday in February

Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

Juneteenth National Independence Day, 19th of June

Independence Day, 4th of July

Labor Day, First Monday in September

Columbus Day, Second Monday in October

Veterans Day, 11th of November

Thanksgiving Day, Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day, 25th of December

When one (1) of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the proceeding Friday is observed as a legal holiday. In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days: Any other day designated by federal statute; any other day designated by Executive Order; and any other day designated by Presidential

Proclamation.

It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by

Government personnel and facilities shall not be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation except as set forth within the contract.

NOTE: Individual orders may be more specific if work is allowable on Federal holidays.

Level I Inspection: Level I Inspections are non-invasive inspections of the entire hull and its appendages. Level I

Inspections are typically routine, scheduled inspections. These inspections may be performed for regularly scheduled maintenance assessment, post-deployment condition assessment, or damage assessment following a collision, grounding, or other suspected mishap.

Level 2 Inspection: Level 2 Inspections are system-specific, non-invasive inspections. Level 2 Inspections usually result from either a deficiency discovered during a Level I Inspection or from a problem reported by the ship.

Operational Time: For the purposes of this contract, operational time is defined as an interval of time (e.g., hour).

The number of personnel, crews, equipment, and types of task has no impact on the unit of operational time.

Ship Tag-Outs: The contractor shall notify the ship scheduled for the diving operation and any adjacent vessels of the work to be performed, locations where divers may be present and which systems must be secured for safe diving operations. The tag-out process should be initiated in advance of the full crew and equipment arriving to perform the requested work. The contractor shall prepare a Work Authorization Form (WAF) and tag-out list, and deliver to the ship’s Chief Engineer or Command Duty Officer. The ship will acknowledge receipt by signature, name, and rank/position and state (in writing) the anticipated time tag-out will be completed.

Crew Size:

(a) The contractor’s crew shall, at a minimum, be comprised of sufficient personnel to meet Federal, State, OSHA, and United States Coast Guard regulations in effect at the time of commencement of efforts under the contract.

(b) Work performed under this contract is typically carried out under the hull of a ship located pier side (single and double deck piers), breasted alongside another ship pier side or at anchorage. The hazard analysis/assessment of the dive(s) may dictate the use of more personnel even though not specifically required in these regulations.

These risks include, but are not limited to, restricted access to the surface, suctions, underwater debris, and the possibility of diver entanglement. Crew sizes shall be comprised of sufficient numbers to safely perform services under each task. Contractor crew size shall be adequate to support these required diving hours throughout the extent of the operational day.

Ship Class: All ships with a similar hull design; the hull type designator will be used to indicate the ship's class

(unit) in Tasks 01 and 02. When the design parameters change significantly, a separate class will be identified and the same hull type designator will be used followed by the first hull number indicating the new class. All subsequent ships shall be charged to this class (unit). This list will be amended on a case-by-case basis to reflect new construction, decommissioned, and re-commissioned ships.

Underwater Coating Application: Hull coating repairs shall be defined as the surface preparation and application of coatings to include anti-corrosion coatings and dielectric shields. Unit area is a square foot. The typical surface preparation and application is approximately 130 square feet. These coating restorations are typically performed on, but not limited to, ships’ hull, rudders, struts, rope guards, fairwaters, and impressed current cathodic protection system.

Underwater Hull Survey: For the purpose of this contract, an underwater hull survey shall be defined as a quantitative inspection and digital record of the condition of a vessel’s underwater hull and appendages. The survey shall consist of a series of measurements of the hull plate thickness, hull coating thickness, and hull electro-potential. Data readings shall be evenly distributed across the surveyed surface and each reading shall be correlated to its relative hull position. The survey shall also include video of the surveyed surfaces and digital still images of all damage discovered.

Ship Debrief: Upon conclusion of the operation, the contractor shall brief the ship’s Chief Engineer or the

Command Duty Officer on the material condition observed and reported on each underwater system inspected, cleaned, or repaired.

3.0 Work Specifications

All diving shall be done in accordance with best commercial standards and practices. The contractor shall comply with applicable Country, Federal, State, OSHA, and United States Coast Guard regulations and stay abreast of any changes.

Tasks 01 through 10 shall be performed in accordance with the procedures for hull cleaning set forth in Naval

Ships' Technical Manual, Chapter 081, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) S9086-CQ-STM-000/CH-081

(hereinafter referred to as NSTM-081) if applicable.

Cleaning equipment shall comply with NSTM-081 if applicable. The Qualified Products List (QPL) shall be used in accordance with NSTM-081 if applicable. Any deviations from the use of the equipment proposed by the contractor shall be approved by NAVSEA 00C prior to employment following the requirements of Section 5 of the NSTM-081 if applicable.

The contractor shall comply with the Best Management Practices set forth in the Underwater Ship Husbandry

Manual, Chapter 28 entitled “Pollution Prevention” (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-280) if applicable.

The contractor shall comply with and document inspections as identified in the Underwater Ship Husbandry

Manual, Chapter 17 entitled “Inspections” (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-170) if applicable.

The contractor shall be an ABS Recognized External Specialist for In-Water Surveys.

All divers performing a propeller/water jet cleaning must have completed the NAVSEA 00C on-line training.

Certificates of completion shall be tracked and recorded by the Contractor and provided to the Government upon request. For details on the Propeller Inspection and Cleaning Interactive Courseware (ICW) visit:

https://secure.supsalv.org/00c5_ICW.asp?dest=00c5

Contractors shall perform Task 11-02 with NAVSEA/DCMA trained and certified personnel for propeller/water jet visual inspections if applicable. Reporting shall be presented in the appropriate NAVSEA inspection form

(i.e. Forms 9245/3 or 9247/1 as applicable). For details on becoming certified to perform Visual Technical

Inspections (VTI) on propellers see https://www.dcma.mil/NPP/training/

Upon the conclusion of the operation, the contractor shall debrief the ship’s Chief Engineer, Command Duty

Officer or their representative on the material condition observed and report on each underwater system inspected, cleaned, or repaired.

Government Owned/Contractor Operated (GOCO) vessels must utilize the GOCO contracts administered by

N105 to complete all supportive services. Only under an approved case-by-case emergency situations where the services cannot be obtained via the N105 GOCO contracts, will services be executed under this contract.

The contractor shall perform the following:

Task 01- Full Hull Cleaning:

When the fouling meets NSTM-081 thresholds for cleaning, the contractor shall completely remove all marine fouling from the entire underwater hull; propeller(s) and dunce cap(s), shaft(s), associated strut(s) and bearing housing(s) and rotating coupling cover(s) and fairwater(s) and rope guard(s); rudder(s); bilge keels, all gratings, screens, and splitter bars on hull penetrations, appendages; and stabilization systems (e.g. fins, auxiliary propulsion units, secondary propulsion motors). The area along the ship waterline shall be cleaned to a height of 12 inches above the waterline; based on ships draft during the cleaning operation. At completion of the cleaning, the cleaned surface shall conform to NSTM Chapter 081. Extreme caution shall be exercised by the contractor to prevent damage to the coating and ship systems by any of its operations, procedures, or equipment.

In the event propeller damage (e.g. erosion) prohibits attaining a 'B' finish (as defined in NSTM chapter 081), the

Navy Hull Cleaning Representative shall be contacted for guidance. MSC may, on a case basis, waive requirements for surface finish for damaged propellers.

The contractor shall inspect the condition of the underwater hull and ship systems both before and after the cleaning operation as follows:

(a) The contractor, for his own protection, shall inspect the hull and appendages to determine the condition prior to cleaning and document on the pre-cleaning biofouling inspection data form.

(b) In the event underwater inspection reveals only light fouling, or in the event underwater inspection reveals excessive calcareous fouling, paint deterioration, or other gross defects affecting the operational capabilities of the ship, e.g., propeller damage; the contractor shall inform the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative and the Ship's Engineering Officer of the location, and request a decision to proceed or cancel the cleaning https://secure.supsalv.org/00c5_ICW.asp?dest=00c5 https://www.dcma.mil/NPP/training/

(c) Immediately upon completion of cleaning, the contractor shall inspect the hull and appendages to determine the condition of accessible components. The contractor shall inspect, photograph, and document the general condition of each accessible component and any damage discovered shall be inspected and documented to the detail of a Level I inspection, as defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, “Inspections”, (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-170). The ship’s Chief Engineer, with advice from the Navy Hull

Cleaning Representative, may request the contractor to perform a more detailed Level II inspection of the damage under Task 11.

(d) In either case, whether a cleaning was performed or canceled, these inspections shall be performed and recorded on the diver hull inspection data sheets.

Experience to date has shown that certain ship classes can be cleaned and inspected in less time than that indicated below, unless delayed by unforeseen circumstances.

(a) AK-5158, ATF, ARS, AGOS, AGM, AGS, HST, and all other ships not listed 2 work days,

(b) AO, AOE, AOT, AS, AVB, AFSB, AH, AK, ASB, ESB, ESD, LCC, LPD, AKE, AKR 3 work days

The contractor shall clean and inspect all ships within these time frames.

This task is normally performed in conjunction with an Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Drydocking Survey

(UWILD) with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), however, the UWILD inspection is not included in this fixed rate task and would fall under the hourly rate tasks when specifically called out in a TO.

. The contractor shall follow cleaning guidance as per NSTM chapter 081, Section 2, Waterborne Underwater Hull

Cleaning of Navy Ships. Cleaning shall be well documented and completed to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port engineer, chief engineer, and/or their designated representatives

Task 02 - Interim Cleaning:

When the fouling meets NSTM-081 thresholds for cleaning, the contractor shall completely remove all marine fouling from running gear; propeller(s) and dunce cap(s), shaft(s), associated strut(s) and bearing housing(s), fairwaters and rope guards, rotating coupling cover(s); rudder(s), and stern flap. At completion of the cleaning, the cleaned surfaces shall conform to NSTM Chapter 081. Extreme caution shall be exercised by the contractor to prevent damage to the coating and ship systems by any of its operations, procedures, or equipment.

In the event propeller damage (e. g. erosion) prohibits attaining a 'B' finish (as defined in NSTM chapter 081), the

Navy Hull Cleaning Representative shall be contacted for guidance. MSC may, on a case-by-case basis, waive requirements for surface finish for damaged propellers.

The contractor shall inspect the condition of the underwater hull and ship systems both before and after the cleaning operation as follows:

(a) The contractor, for his own protection, shall inspect the hull and appendages to determine the condition prior to cleaning and document on the pre-cleaning biofouling inspection data form.

(b) In the event underwater inspection reveals only light fouling, or in the event underwater inspection reveals excessive calcareous fouling, paint deterioration, or other gross defects affecting the operational capabilities of the ship, e.g., propeller damage, the contractor shall inform the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative and the Ship's Engineering Officer of the location, and request a decision to proceed or cancel the cleaning

A DETAILED LEVEL I INSPECTION OF THE SHIP’S HULL AND APPENDAGES IS NOT INCLUDED IN

THIS TASK.

(c) Immediately upon completion of cleaning, the contractor shall inspect the running gear to determine the condition of the components. The contractor shall inspect, photograph, and document the general condition of each component of the running gear and any damage discovered shall be inspected and documented to the detail of a Level I inspection, as defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, “Inspections”, (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-170).

(d) The contractor shall conduct a general inspection of the ship’s hull and appendages, document the general condition of each component, and any damage discovered shall be inspected and documented to the detail of a Level I inspection, as defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, “Inspections”, (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-170).

(e) In either case, whether a cleaning was performed or canceled, these inspections shall be performed and recorded on the diver hull inspection data sheets.

Experience to date has shown that Interim cleaning and inspection of certain ship classes can be accomplished in less time than that is indicated below, unless delayed by unforeseen circumstances.

(a) AK-5158, ATF, ARS, AGOS, AGM, AGS, AO, HST, AOE, AOT, AS, AVB, AFSB, AH, AK, ASB, ESB, ESD, LCC, LPD, AKE, AKR, and all other ships not listed 2 work days

(b) EPF 5 work days

The contractor shall clean and inspect all ships within these time frames. No premium time will be paid during this time unless work in excess of a normal work day is requested by the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative.

The contractor shall follow cleaning guidance as per NSTM chapter 081, Section 2, Waterborne Underwater Hull

Cleaning of Navy Ships. Cleaning shall be well documented and completed to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port

Task 03 - Multi-Brush Unit and Crew:

Task 03 is considered a “partial cleaning” Task under which the contractor shall provide one multi-brush unit, associated equipment, and one crew to perform work as directed by the TO.

The contractor shall follow cleaning guidance as per NSTM chapter 081, Section 2, Waterborne Underwater Hull

Cleaning of Navy Ships. Cleaning shall be well documented and completed to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port

Task 04 - Single Brush Units and Crew:

Task 04 is considered a “partial cleaning” task under which the contractor shall provide two single brush hydraulic units, associated equipment, and one crew to perform work as directed by the TO.

The contractor shall follow cleaning guidance as per NSTM chapter 081, Section 2, Waterborne Underwater Hull

Cleaning of Navy Ships. Cleaning shall be well documented and completed to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port

Task 05 - High Pressure Water Jet System and Crew:

The contractor shall provide one high-pressure water jet system (working pressure of 10,000 PSI) and crew to perform operations that include, but are not limited to sea chest, and/or bow thrusters as directed by the TO.

The contractor shall follow cleaning guidance as per NSTM chapter 081, Section 2, Waterborne Underwater Hull

Cleaning of Navy Ships. Cleaning shall be well documented and completed to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port

Task 06 – Low Pressure Water Jet System and Crew:

The contractor shall provide one low pressure (working pressure range from 1,000 to 5,000 PSI water jet system

(single-nozzle gun or lance)) and crew to perform operations that include, but are not limited to: cleaning shaft bearing staves, and foul release coating systems, as directed by the TO.

The contractor shall follow cleaning guidance as per NSTM chapter 081, Section 2, Waterborne Underwater

Hull Cleaning of Navy Ships. Cleaning shall be well documented and completed to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port engineer, chief engineer, and/or their designated representatives

Task 07 – Incidental repairs

Task 07-1 Minor Repairs

Minor repairs are considered to be repairs of short duration, for work such as, but not limited to, minor propeller repair, replacement of missing or damaged cover/access plates, rope guard repair, and impressed current cathodic protection system component replacements. The contractor shall provide a crew of divers and the associated equipment to perform the work required hereunder. Associated equipment is considered all the equipment and tools normally carried in a diving company's inventory, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

2.1 Underwater oxygen arc burning and welding rig with welding machine,

2.2 Utility air compressor, hydraulic power unit, and underwater pneumatic and hand tools such as grinders, impact wrenches, drills, wrenches, torque wrenches, drivers, etc.,

2.3 Standard rigging equipment (e.g. chain falls, slings, shackles),

2.4 Underwater color photography system (Digital Camera).

Each repair procedure shall include preparation of a Technical Work document, as specified in the Joint Fleet

Maintenance Manual (unless otherwise approved by the Hull Cleaning Representative) and shall be submitted to the

Navy Hull Cleaning Representative for approval prior to execution of the task. The approved repair procedure shall be included in the final report.

Repairs shall be well documented and completed to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port engineer, chief engineer, and/or their designated representatives

Task 07-2 Controlled Work

Controlled work is considered more extensive tasking and includes plugging hull penetrations and the use of cofferdams. The contractor can expect to support such tasking for an extended duration, and coordinate with other repair contractors and facilities associated with this work. The contractor must be familiar with the Joint Fleet

Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 16 concerning these tasks. The contractor will be required to prepare a written Process Control Procedure and Formal Work Package (PCP/FWP) for each task and submit this documentation for approval by the Technical Authority, MSC Engineering Directorate

(N7), via the Principal Port Engineer before any work begins. The contractor will also need to coordinate with the vessel’s master and crew in reviewing the ship’s CargoMax and Risk Assessment Programs for compliance. A final report of the completed Task will be prepared, including the (PCP/FWP), and submitted to the Principal Port

Engineer.

Repairs shall be well documented and completed to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port engineer, chief engineer, and/or their designated representatives

Task 08 - Inspection and Documentation:

Task 08 -01 Level II Inspection and Documentation

The contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to visually and quantitatively inspect, record, and document the condition of the ship systems(s) as directed by the TO and to the detail of a Level II inspection, as defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, “Inspections”. Inspection shall include precise measurements, and color digital photography or color video. This Task shall fully depict the physical condition of the component(s) and document the extent of any damage to the component(s). Color digital photography shall be focused, adequately illuminated, color balanced, and be free of turbidity. Color video shall be focused, adequately illuminated, color balanced. Digital photographs shall be composed to depict clearly the material condition being reported. Video images shall clearly depict the location of the subject relative to known ship feature(s), as well as close ups of the significant features being reported. The video shall include an audio recording of the diver’s narration of the inspection to include description of the location, size, and extent of damage.

The contractor shall follow documentation guidance as per NSTM chapter 081, Section 2.2, Waterborne

Underwater Hull Cleaning of Navy Ships. Cleaning shall be well documented and completed to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port engineer, chief engineer, and/or their designated representatives.

Task 08 -02 Visual Technical Inspection

The contractor shall provide equipment and qualified personnel to inspect and record the condition of propeller/water jets on ships and in accordance with NAVSEA’s propeller/propulsor Visual Technical

Inspection (VTI) requirements. Inspection divers and data recorders shall be certified to perform the applicable

VTI's.

The contractor shall follow documentation guidance as per NSTM chapter 081, Section 2.2, Waterborne

Underwater Hull Cleaning of Navy Ships. Cleaning shall be well documented and completed to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port engineer, chief engineer, and/or their designated representatives.

Task 09 Non-Destructive Examinations

The contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to conduct diver operated Non-Destructive Examination equipment (including Radiographic Testing (RT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Thickness (UT), and Dry Film Thickness (DFT)) of select areas of the ship hull, appendages or dome.

Survey plan, procedure, equipment, and personnel shall meet requirements of Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, “Inspections”. NDT shall comply with ASNT-TC-1A and/or NAVSEA Technical Publication T9074-

AS-GIB-010/271.

The contractor shall follow guidance for Non-Destructive Testing found in the US Navy Underwater Ship

Husbandry Manual, Chapter 7. Examinations shall be well documented and completed to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port engineer, chief engineer, and/or their designated representatives.

Task 10 - Underwater Coating Applications:

The contractor shall provide one crew and associated diving equipment, surface preparation and application equipment and materials to conduct coating repairs. The contractor shall inspect and quantitatively (square feet) document the extent of coating degradation prior to and following repairs. The contractor shall utilize color photographs to document the extent of all damage discovered and subsequent repairs. Repairs shall be accomplished in accordance with the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 20, “Painting and Fairing

Compounds”, S0600-AA-PRO-200. COATING APPLICATIONS SHALL NOT BE ATTEMPTED WHEN

WATER TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW 50 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.

Applications shall be well documented,, and completed to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port engineer, chief engineer, and/or their designated representatives.

Task 11 – Diver Tag-out Process:

The contractor shall provide one diver; without diving equipment, to support Ship System and Component

Tag-outs for Work Authorization Form (WAF) initiation with ship and tag-out Repair Activity (RA) witness prior to commencing with the diving operation. Deviations to the tag-out process are authorized only with the agreement from the ship’s Chief Engineer.

Tag Out compliance shall be completed to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port engineer, chief engineer, and/or their designated representatives.

Task 12 – Diver and Associated Equipment:

The contractor shall provide one diver and associated diving equipment to support the required diving hours for the duration of the Task. Diving shall be completed, and hours documented to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port engineer, chief engineer, and/or their designated representatives.

Task 13 – Tender and Associated Equipment:

The contractor shall provide one tender and associated equipment for the duration of the Task. The dive tender shall be pprovided, and hours documented to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port engineer, chief engineer, and/or

Task 14 - Underwater Hull:

Task 14 -01 – Underwater Hull Survey:

The contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to conduct a hull survey to quantitatively inspect and record the material condition of the underwater hull. The underwater hull survey shall provide accurate and repeatable records of the structural material condition, coating condition, corrosion protection systems effectiveness, visual inspection, and measurement of discovered damage. This task shall be as follows:

(a) The contractor shall measure and record the hull plate thickness, hull coating thickness and hull electro-potential across the surveyed areas. Data measurements shall be evenly distributed across the surveyed surface and each reading shall be correlated to its relative hull position with an accuracy of no less than +/- 6-inches. A minimum of one measurement per square foot of wetted surface area surveyed shall be taken for the hull plate thickness data category. A minimum of one measurement per four square foot of wetted surface area surveyed shall be taken for the hull coating data category. A minimum of one measurement per four square feet of wetted surface area surveyed shall be taken for the hull electro-potential data category.

(b) The contractor shall visually record the surveyed surfaces utilizing color video system. The video shall be correlated to the relative hull positions.

(c) The contractor shall document all damage discovered utilizing a digital still imaging system. The images shall be correlated to the relative hull positions and provide a visual reference of measure.

(d) The results of the hull survey shall be provided as an electronic report:

a. All data collected shall be accessible both graphically and in tabular form.

b. The data shall be analyzed and compared to design specifications and to measurements collected during previous survey(s).

c. Graphical display shall be in 2 dimensional layout. The 2 dimensional graphics shall be displayed with corresponding ship shell plate features.

d. The graphical display shall depict the ship structure and include an integrated data management function which displays the overall hull condition of each of the measurement channels (hull plate, hull coating, hull electro-potential) and the location of any digital images collected. Additionally, the individual measurements and images shall be directly accessible from the interactive graphics display.

e. The report shall include, in graphic, tabular and narrative form, the findings and recommendations from the data analysis and clearly identify the extent; in percentage of the area(s) surveyed, of system degradation (hull plate, coating thickness, and hull electro-potential) exceeding the design values (eg. 15 and 25%; as provided by MSC prior to commencing survey). Additionally the color graphics shall depict with a color scale gradient changes from design values.

f. Interactive graphics of inspection results shall include color gradient (diminution) display of measurements with automatic links to associated digital images and measurement data at the corresponding coordinate.

The hull survey performed on an individual ship shall establish the parameters for the hull structure, record the material condition, and generate an electronic map of the respective hull plating arrangement.

Experience to date has proven that the hull surveys of certain ship classes can be accomplished in less time than that indicated below, unless delayed by unforeseen circumstances.

(a) AK-5158, ATF, ARS, AGOS, AGM, AGS, HST, 5 work days,

(b) AS, AH, AK, ESB, ESD, LPD, and all other ships not listed 6 work days

(c) AKE, AKR, AO, AOE, AOT, LCC, AFSB, AH 8 work days

Each survey will require on-site equipment set-up and calibration, as well as possible modifications to that set-up and re-calibration during the course of the survey. This will be dependent on ship class, mooring requirements, and existing underwater acoustic conditions. Equipment set-up will include, but is not limited to, deployment and calibration of acoustic and manual positioning systems, assembly of pier-side handling equipment, and evaluating the impact of underwater acoustic characteristics of the surrounding environment.

The contractor shall conduct the hull survey within these time frames. When an operation requires a hull cleaning to facilitate the hull survey, these times will exclude the time required for cleaning unless additional equipment and/or personnel are provided.

The survey is to be completed and documented to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port engineer, chief engineer, and/or their designated representatives.

Task 14 -02 - Equipment Setup:

Each survey will require on-site equipment set-up and calibration, as well as possible modifications to that set-up and re-calibration during the course of the survey. This will be dependent on ship class, mooring requirements and existing underwater acoustic conditions. Equipment set-up will include, but is not limited to, deployment and calibration of acoustic and manual positioning systems, assembly of pier-side handling equipment, and evaluating the impact of underwater acoustic characteristics of the surrounding environment.\

The contractor will set up all equipment to the satisfaction of the vessel’s port engineer, chief engineer, and/or

Task 15 – CONUS Mobilization and Demobilization:

Mobilization and Demobilization are the total costs incurred by the contractor to move the equipment to and from work locations (outside the normal base of operations) within the CONUS. The Task 20 unit price is the sum total of all costs incurred per mile to mobilize and demobilize equipment required to complete the assigned task. The costs for transportation, lodging, meals and incidental expenses for personnel will be in accordance with General

Service Administration (GSA), Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), etc rates. Any applicable costs eligible for billing under Task 20 shall be included in the TO quote. A table of distance will provided for CONUS areas.

The following areas are the normal base of operations and are not subject to mobilization/demobilization charges:

Zone A: Norfolk, Virginia

Zone B: San Diego, California

This Task is not applicable for work performed in:

Zone A - Region H

Zone B – Region D through H

Zone C – Regions A through D

Overseas Travel:

All travel expenses will be firm fixed price at the task order level in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations.

The contractor may submit costs for expediting fees when personnel are required to obtain work Visa’s and permits when the lead time is 30 days or less for work to be performed in a remote overseas location requiring such documents.

OCONUS Mobilization and Demobilization

If the contractor is tasked to perform work requiring specialized equipment at locations that are outside the

United States or outside the normal bases of operation, this cost will be firm fixed price and determined fair and reasonable at the TO level. Any such costs require prior approval from MSC and/or the Contracting Officer.

The contractor will provide any and all documentation pertaining to travel and mobilization and present this to the contracting officer for review and approval.

4.0 Deliverables

4.1 SHIP MAINTENANCE (CDRL A006)

Inspection results shall be thoroughly reviewed for technical accuracy. Material conditions and proposed recommended solution reported to MSC N7. The 4790/2K’s are required when damage is initially discovered and reported. The 4790/2K must describe the present condition as well as indicate that the damage has increased.

4.2 INSPECTION/CLEANING DOCUMENTATION (CDRL A001 through A007)

The contractor shall submit all inspection reports, photographs and sketches used to document each Hull

Cleaning and Associated Task to MSC's Technical Library for future reference. The operations shall be documented on the standard diver hull inspection data sheet format contained in the Underwater Ship

Husbandry Manual. The contractor shall maintain the data for the length of this contract. The Government and its’ contractors may use this data for future analysis and trending. The raw data, figures, sketches and photographs shall be backed up and submitted to MSC's Technical Library no less than quarterly and to the

COR and the Chief Engineer upon task order completions.

All unclassified data shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with best commercial practice.

5.0 General Requirements

5.1 Performance of Work on Nuclear Powered Support Vessels

The physical performance of work on nuclear powered support vessels under this contract shall be accomplished by contractor and subcontract personnel that are U.S. Citizens. Under no circumstances will foreign national be authorized to physically perform work on nuclear powered vessels and/or associated support craft under this contract. This shall apply to any person that dives on or under the vessel or requires access on board the vessel.

Work on nuclear powered vessels and support craft shall require personnel to be trained and comply with the applicable radiological controls manual (NAVSEA 389-0288 or NAVSEA S9213-33-MMA-000).

5.2 Foreign National Contractor Work Visa

The contractor shall obtain all the necessary Visa’s and permits required by the United States for any Foreign

Nationals that will be visiting the United States to perform work at any US Navy Installation under this contract.

5.3 Navy Hull Cleaning Representative

The ship’s Port Engineer or his/her designative representative will be assigned as the hull cleaning representative unless otherwise identified by the Government for each operation. The responsibilities of the Navy Hull Cleaning

Representative are defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 28 “Pollution Prevention”;

Appendix A – Best Management Practices For Waterborne Underwater Hull Cleaning”.

5.4 Environmental Stewardship

The contractor shall comply with the Best Management Practices set forth in the Underwater Ship Husbandry

Manual, Chapter entitled “Pollution Prevention”, (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-280). The contractor shall ensure all underwater hydraulic systems utilize an appropriate biodegradable fluid approved by NAVSEA. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with local Navy policies for the storage, transport, use, and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous waste while performing work on Navy property. Training record reports as well as monthly and annual usage, emission, and discharge reports shall be recorded and provided to MSC if requested.

5.5 Crane and Weight Handling Equipment

The contractor shall prepare and maintain a crane and weight management plan and shall comply with federal, state, and local requirements for the training, maintenance, inspection and operation of crane and weight handling equipment used at Naval Facilities. Federal Requirements include but are not limited to:

29 CFR Part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR Part 1915, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment 29 CFR

Part 1917, Marine Terminals

29 CFR Part 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

NAVFAC P-307, Management of Weight Handling Equipment

Prior to entering a Naval Facility, the contractor shall:

• Comply with Paragraph 1.7.2 of NAVFAC P-307.

• Maintain written documentation of the last weight test of the crane/weight handling equipment on site;

• Perform daily pre-use inspections and testing; and

• Conduct a joint verification with the Government representative to ensure that a legible and indelible completed copy of Appendix P, Figure P-1 of NAVFAC P-307 is maintained on the crane/weight handling equipment.

The following certification and testing documentation shall be on site prior to entry and use on any Naval facility:

• Crane/load handling equipment certification,

• Load testing,

• Yearly, monthly, and daily inspection logs,

• Rope/sling certifications,

• Operator certifications/designations,

• Designation of person performing log inspections,

• Develop and maintain on site a critical lift plan in accordance with Paragraph 1.7.2 of NAVFAC P-

307.

In the event of a crane accident, the contractor shall:

• Report verbally each accident to MSC as soon as management becomes aware but not later than 4 hours of such an event;

• Conduct an accident investigation to establish root cause(s) of any accident.

• Provide a formal written report of the event to MSC within 48 hours of each accident,

5.6 Personnel Security Requirements

Work performed under this Contract will be at the CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION level. Work performed under this Contract may require a Confidential or higher clearance, however it is not known at this time.

At a minimum, all Nuclear Support Craft Detachment Personnel, Program Manager, and Contractor personnel handling classified information necessary to carry out their duties and responsibilities must have CONFIDENTIAL

(or higher) security clearances. The level of facility security clearance (FCL) required will be identified at the task order level. If an active FCL is deemed to be needed, a DD 254 will be required. If a Confidential or higher security clearance level is required, the Contractor and their key personnel shall be able to possess the necessary security clearance through the Defense Security Service (DSS). The task order will identify the specific classified material needed to complete the work and the level of classification. If classified information is required, FAR clause FAR

52.204-2 (Security Requirements) will be unilaterally implemented at the task order level. Before performing any work under this Contract that is classified as Confidential or higher, the Contractor must have the proper

Government approved FCL.

6.0 Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

The Contracting Officer has designated the persons named below as the authorized COR’s for this Contract:

The COR will represent the Contracting Officer in the administration of technical details within the scope of this contract. The COR is not otherwise authorized to make any representations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the Contracting Officer or the Government. The COR does not have the authority to alter the Contractor's obligations or change the specifications in the contract or issue Task Orders. If, as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to alter contract obligations or statements of work, a modification must be issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer. The COR authority is not delegable. As such, this individual is responsible for the overall technical surveillance of services to be performed under this contract and should be contacted regarding questions or problems of a technical nature. In no event will any understanding or agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating “from the terms of the basic contract between the contractor and any person other than the Contracting Officer be effective or binding upon the Government.

When in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the existing scope of the contract, the

Contractor will promptly notify the Contracting Officer. No action will be taken by the Contractor under such task order unless the Contracting Officer has issued a contractual document authorizing the change.

List of duties to be performed by COR in the Technical monitoring of the Contract:

(1) Serve as the contact point through which the contractor can relay questions or problems of a technical nature to the Contracting Officer.

(2) Monitor services being performed to assure contractor is following the regulations, qualification requirements cited in the contract.

(3) Alert the Contracting Officer, as appropriate, to any potential problems which may affect cost or performance schedules.

(4) Determine causative factors for any slippage in the performance schedule and report to the Contracting

Officer making recommendations for corrective action to eliminate the cause of the slippage. In addition, the contractor’s performance should be monitored to assure that corrective action is being taken.

(5) Have the authority to cancel the operation based on the contractor’s inspection of the underwater hull condition.

7.0 Authorized Changes Only By The Contracting Officer

a) Except as specified in paragraph (b) below, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the Contractor’s facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause of this contract.

b) The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this contract.

c) The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely the

Contracting Officer’s. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officers are:

8.0 Additional Information

8.1 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations, in connection with any movement over the public highways of overweight/over dimensional materials.

8.2 QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) PERSONNEL

The Contractor and any Nondestructive Testing (NDT) subcontractor shall utilize for the performance of required NDT, only…