MORTON SALT Fuel SOW (Sol).pdf

CONTRACTOR SUPPORT FUEL SERVICES FOR THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD IN

MATTHEW TOWN, GREAT INAGUA, BAHAMAS

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 This contract requires fuel services to support the Coast Guard’s aircraft and vehicle fuel needs on Great Inagua Island, Bahamas. This SOW covers aviation, diesel and gasoline fuel in support of USCG operations conducted from the island.

2.0 BACKGROUND

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

3.0 SCOPE

3.1 The Coast Guard will provide refueling vehicles to obtain all Aviation fuels from the contractor-provided fuel storage facilities. For diesel fuels, the Contractor shall deliver to Great Inagua Coast Guard Aviation Facility diesel reserve tanks. For standard vehicle gasoline, the Contractor will provide designated facilities.

3.2 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. 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 only fuels accepted.

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

3.3 When practicable, the Contractor shall provide on-demand access to refuel facilities within 24-hrs of request for services. If at any time this requirement cannot be met, the Contractor shall notify Coast Guard Personnel when services will be unavailable and when those services will resume. An alternate point of contact shall be provided to Coast Guard personnel on site when possible.

4.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

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

5.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Compliance- 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. 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, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

5.2 Operations

5.2.1 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 an onsite Contractor-designated representative.

5.2.2 The Coast Guard COR will contact the Contractor to discuss any outstanding tasks or questions from either party.

5.3 Pre-Mishap and Salvage Plan

5.3.1 Fire fighting 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.

5.3.2 During Aviation refueling operations not conducted on the Coast Guard facility, the Contractor shall provide adequate fuel spill response. For refueling operations conducted on the Coast Guard facility, Coast Guard personnel shall provide fuel spill response.

5.4 Maintenance Requirements- Aviation fuels received into Contractor bulk storage shall be required to settle for a minimum of 24 hours prior to delivery. Diesel or gasoline fuels do not require settling time. Confirming a flow rate sufficient to pull water and other contaminants (56- GPM minimum) shall be completed by the Contractor prior to transferring fuel to Coast Guard fuel storage vehicles. Contractor storage tanks shall be re-circulated through the filter separator once a week if needed.

6.0 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall submit the following deliverables as detailed below:

Deliverables Frequency Copies To Whom Date Required

Itemized Receipt At time of transfer into USCG equipment Site Manager or designated rep At time of delivery

Invoice Once per month COR

Not later than 15 days after the end of the month

7.0 GOVERNMENT ABBREVIATIONS

7.1 COR- Contracting Officer’s Representative

7.2 SOW- Statement of Work

7.3 USCG- United States Coast Guard