0416_A_VDR_UPGRADE_G1_to_G4_Amend_1.doc

USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN

(T-AKE 12)

COMMUNICATIONS & NAVIGATION AIDS

RFP NO. N32205-16-R-4306

16 March 2016

ITEM NO. 416

Category "A"

MSC/JA/J. ALLEN/PJR

G1 TO G4 MODEL SPERRY VDR UPGRADE “TRANS-ALT T-AKE-13-413”

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1. This work item will upgrade the T-AKE CLASS Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) from NG-Sperry G1 to a G4 series system.

2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES

2.1 REFERENCES

2.1.1

NG-SPERRY MARINE VOYAGE DATA RECORDER GIII

SERIES TECHNICAL AND OPERATING MANUAL

(Proprietary)

2.1.2 NG-SPERRY MARINE VOYAGE DATA RECORDER GI

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL (Proprietary)

2.1.3 G4 VDR BDE ARRANGEMENT

2.2 ENCLOSURES

2.2.1 INSTALLATION PHOTO

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION:

3.1 Location/Quantity:

3.1.1 Location: Bridge, Gyro/Radar RM. Topside 08 level FWD Portside

3.1.2 Quantity: (1) each system unless specified below

3.2 Item Description/Manufacturer's Data:

3.2.1 Bill of Materials: (Contractor Furnished)

PC NO.

QTY

DESCRIPTION

1 1 18X24 steel plate.

2 4 Stainless STEEL U-Bolt & associated Hardware

1302384 1 System

VMIV VDR SYSTEM

3.2.2 Quantities are considered estimates. The Contractor shall provide the exact quantities and additional material such as miscellaneous cable hangers, cable tags, etc, which are not included in the List of Materials, in order to install a fully functional system which meets the requirements of this specification.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: None

5.0 NOTES:

5.1 The contractor and all subcontractors regardless of tier shall consult the General Technical Requirements (GTR) to determine their effect on the work items in this work package, which may be effected by the requirements of this item.

5.2 This ship contains High Voltage (HV) electrical systems. The contractor and subcontractors shall obey all posted and verbal instructions regarding safety and exclusion from High Voltage areas. At no time shall a contractor or subcontractor approach, work on, or enter a High Voltage area without proper authorization.

5.3 THE USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN ELECTRICAL COLOR CODING DOES NOT FOLLOW CONSISTENT COLOR SCHEME. THE SHIP IS KNOWN TO HAVE CURRENT CARRYING CONDUCTORS COLORED GREEN, BLUE, BLACK AND WHITE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSUME ALL ELECTRICAL CABLES ARE HOT UNTIL TESTED OTHERWISE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TEST ALL ELECTRICAL CABLES TO ENSURE THEY ARE DEAD PRIOR TO WORKING ON THE ITEM.

5.4 All Welding shall be in accordance with ABS rules for building and classing steel ships.

5.5 All Electrical cables and components shall be installed in accordance with the IEEE STD 45 Latest Rev.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None additional

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED:

7.1 Arrangements/Outfitting: None additional.

7.2 Structure: None additional.

7.3 Mechanical/Fluids: None additional.

7.4 Electrical: None additional.

7.5 Electronics:

7.5.1 System Removal

a. Notify the MSC REP and Mate on watch of intent to take down the VDR System for the purpose of performing the new installation upgrade. Tag out the VDR system power sources with the ship’s force assistance, until completion of the new component installation. Tag outs shall comply with ship and shipyard procedures and logged in their log book. Upon completion of work clear the tag-outs and restore normal operating power to the system. Remove all the components listed in 7.5.1 below and turn over to the MSC REP for disposition. The following G1 VDR items will be disconnected and removed from the system:

G1 PC / CCT A4200M- 1/ 2

G1 PC /HP Vectra VL7

G1 UPS

G1 BATTERY PACK

G1 radar Interface

G1 Audio / microphone interface

G1 rack OPTO 22

Microphones

BAU – Bridge Alarm Unit PMC or PDC – Protected Data Capsule G1 SIU- Sensor Interface Unit (for some vessels)

b. The following G1 VDR items will be retained for reuse with the G4 System:

VDR G1 cabinet

VDR G1 PLC / MODBUS interfaces

All Cables, minus capsule cable (some cases BAU and Microphone cables cannot be reused)

Special interfaces for converting data from non-approved format to NMEA.

7.5.2 Install the new components listed in table of paragraph 7.5.2 BELOW in accordance with NG-Sperry installation and technical manual Reference 2.1. Mount the DAU box atop the existing processor box in the gyro room as can be seen in reference 2.2.1.

TABLE 7.1

INCLUDING INSTALLATION KIT

1 SET

7.5.3 Install video cable and connectors to ensure ECDIS video feed is connected to the Voyage Data Recorder system.

7.6 Preparation of Drawings.

Prepare working drawings to accomplish all work required by this item. Drawings as a minimum shall include the Cable System Arrangement and Details working drawing.

7.7 Inspection/Testing.

7.7.1 Perform a completion inspection and test of the VDR system in the presence of the MSC REP & ships force designee in accordance with reference 2.1 and USCG/CFR requirements.

7.7.2 Perform an annual certification in accordance with SOLAS and CFR requirements and provide the ship and MSC Port Engineer with a new annual certification for the VDR installation upgrade. MSC N6 ELEX REP. Mr. Jerrie Allen, jerrie.allen@navy.mil. PH:(757)443-5926.

7.7.3 Provide the Port Engineer an updated wiring diagram and as installed drawing of newly installed equipment.

7.8 Paint/Lagging:

7.8.1 Prepare, prime and install two top coats of paint to all new or disturbed areas so that they match the adjacent surroundings.

7.9 Marking:

7.9.1 Install name plates, notices, and markings for all new and modified systems (or areas), including cable tags.

7.10 Manufacturer’s Representative:

7.9.1 Provide the services of the OEM Manufacturer’s Representative to perform the installation upgrade work in this spec item and to certify the VDR system upon completion. The following OEM REP is suggested:

Bruce B. Begault

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine

1865 Industrial Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058 USA 70058

DLESFLeetService@ngc.com

Office: 504 328 9171

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: None additional.

Enclosures: 2.2.1 INSTALLATION PHOTO

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