USNS_ZEUS_LIFEBOAT_SYSTEM.docx

USNS ZEUS LIFEBOAT SYSTEM

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

1. Background

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is replacing the lifeboats, davits and winches on the USNS ZEUS.

To conserve boat deck space, the existing open-topped lifeboats and their associated davits and winches will be removed to provide deck space for new lifeboats and their associated davits and winches.

This item describes the technical, performance, and other requirements for the procurement of two (2) lifeboat systems. A lifeboat system is defined as one (1) SOLAS lifeboat, one (1) SOLAS lifeboat davit, and one (1) SOLAS lifeboat winch and shall also include spares, technical manuals, and testing.

It is MSC’s intention to install one lifeboat system on each side, port and starboard, on the USNS ZEUS.

2. General Requirements

2.1. The lifeboats shall be designed, built, and certificated for use as United States Coast Guard (USCG) - approved SOLAS-compliant Lifeboats under approval series 160.135. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to meet any and all regulations required by USCG for approval as a lifeboat. Documentation of USCG approvals shall be provided prior to acceptance of the lifeboats.

2.2. The lifeboats shall be designed with port and starboard access.

2.3. The davits shall be designed, built, and certificated for use as a USCG-approved SOLAS-compliant Lifeboat Davit under approval series 160.132. The winches shall be designed, built, and certificated for use as a USCG-approved SOLAS-compliant Lifeboat Winch under approval series 160.115. Documentation of USCG approval shall be provided prior to acceptance of the davits and winches.

2.4. The davits and winches shall be designed and built for use with the proposed lifeboat in lifeboat (SOLAS-compliant launching) operation.

2.5. The davits shall be designed and built for installation on the boat deck, tying into only the boat deck. An overhead structure does not exist nor will the fabrication of overhead structure be permitted, i.e. the davit installation shall not require the use of overhead structure. Attachments 3 and 4 provide the general arrangement of the ships in way of the intended davit installation.

2.6. The overall dimensions of the complete and installed system, i.e. lifeboat, davit, winch, and the appropriate clear area for operating personnel, when in the stowed position, shall fit within a prescribed area of the boat deck. Attachments 3 and 4 provide the general arrangement of the ship in way of the intended davit installation, illustrating the prescribed area that is detailed below. The extents of that area are as follows:

2.6.1. Transverse extent is 36 ft. from the deck edge to the inboard bulkhead. When stowed, the tender/lifeboat and davit must not extend outboard of the deck edge. The transverse location of the complete and installed assembly shall provide clear fore and aft passage under or around the stowed lifeboat.

2.6.2. Vertical extent is 26 ft. above the boat deck. When stowed, the tender/lifeboat and davit must not extend above this extent.

2.6.3. Longitudinal extent is 41.5 ft. The existing equipment located fore and aft of the lifeboat will not be relocated; therefore, the longitudinal boundary will remain fixed.

2.7. The complete and installed system shall permit access to the stowed lifeboat for the purpose of inspection and maintenance. The complete and installed system shall also permit passenger boarding of the lifeboat directly from the boat deck, and while afloat at port and starboard access doors.

2.8. All lube and hydraulic oil requirements for the complete and installed system shall be compatible with products that are currently available to MSC. A complete list of products available is provided under Attachment 1.

2.9. The lifeboats, davits, and winches shall be delivered complete with all necessary components and fluids, and be ready for installation and subsequent operation. Installation shall only require direct welding or bolting of the davits and winches to the ship’s deck or a foundation built upon the deck, filling the fluids, rigging all wires, and connection to the ship’s electric power.

3. Additional Lifeboat Requirements

3.1. Passenger Capacity and Access

3.1.1. The USCG approved capacity when used in the role of a Lifeboat shall be at a minimum 120.

3.2. Hull Construction and Fittings

3.2.1. There shall be four (4) bitts; aft and forward on both port and starboard.

3.2.2. Extruded rubber fendering shall be provided along the gunwale. Gunwale fendering shall be firmly and securely attached to the hull, but shall be easy to replace in case of damage.

3.2.3. The lifeboats shall be dry cargo versions.

3.3. Main Propulsion

3.3.1. Engine(s) shall be marine diesel-type and capable of efficient operation with Marine Gas Oil/Distillate Fuel Marine as fuel. Engine(s) shall be provided with an electric starter.

3.3.2. All main propulsion equipment shall be furnished from a marine manufacturer capable of providing global after-sales technical support.

3.3.3. If twin (2) screw propulsion, provided, then they shall contain counter rotating screws, and twin rudders.

3.4. Speed and Endurance

When fully loaded and operating as a Lifeboat:

3.4.1. Cruising speed: six (6) knots.

3.4.2. Endurance: at least twenty (24) hours at six (6) knots.

3.5. Tankage

3.5.1. Fuel Oil (FO) tanks shall be constructed of non-corrosive metal. If multiple FO tanks are provided, then they shall be capable of being isolated from each other and connected to each other via valve lineups. Each FO tank shall have access to permit manual cleaning. Fill connections and vents for all FO tanks shall terminate outside the cabin. The entire FO system shall be compliant with the regulations of MARPOL Annex VI.

3.6. Electrical Systems

3.6.1. Dual 12V battery banks with a battery charger and a bank selector switch or equivalent shall be provided.

3.6.2. Interior (cabin) and engine compartment lighting shall provide an illuminance of 50 Lux at 30” above the deck. Additional interior (cabin) lighting fitted with red filters shall be provided for use during navigation at night.

3.7. Additional Equipment and Requirements. In accordance with Section 2.1, each lifeboat shall come equipped with all required USCG items. The following requirements also apply:

3.7.1. The control/steering console shall have the following controls and indicators at a minimum:

· Steering Controls

· Throttle Controls

· Public Address System Controls

· Engine Temperature Indicator (one per engine)

· Engine RPM Indicator (one per engine)

· Rudder Angle Indicator (one per rudder)

· Fuel Level Indicator (one per Fuel Oil tank)

· Depth Indicator

· Speed Indicator

· Magnetic Compass

3.7.2. Forward facing windows in way of the primary operating station shall be equipped with window wipers and heating elements (defrosters).

3.7.3. The search light shall provide a luminous intensity of one million candelas.

3.7.4. A marine VHF radio with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) shall be provided and located in close proximity to the control/steering console.

3.7.5. All lighted controls shall be fitted with dimmers for night operation.

3.7.6. Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) shall be provided and be capable of providing input to the Multifunction Navigation Display.

3.7.7. Marking. The ship’s name and boat numbers shall be provided on both sides of the forward hull. Operating instructions for boat, systems, engine and davit release devices shall be fitted inside the boat.

4. Additional Davit and Winch Requirements

4.1. Hoisting control shall be positioned on the deck at the ship’s side and provide the operator 100% visual contact with the tender/lifeboat during the hoisting operation.

4.2. The davit and winch shall be provided with wire rope of sufficient length for use aboard the ship. The determination of the required length of wire rope shall account for the distance between the boat deck edge and the light waterline with 10º of adverse trim and 20º of adverse heel. That distance is defined as 65’ 0” above baseline. Note that this distance does not account for wave action, the length of wire rope required to rig the davit, or provide a minimum number of turns on the winch drum.

4.3. Davits shall be designed and arranged such that the lifeboats will clear the ship’s deck edge railings during launching and recovery operations.

5. Spares

5.1. The Contractor shall provide all required spares with delivery of each lifeboat system, to include:

5.1.2 One (1) spare propeller per shaft.

5.1.3 One (1) spare shaft.

5.1.4 If counter rotating, then one (1) left-hand and one (1) right-hand propeller.

5.1.5 Two (2) spare belts, starters, alternators, filters, lens, and bulbs for each installed item.

5.1.6 One (1) spare light fixture for each installed light fixture, and 2 spare zincs for each installed zinc.

5.2. A list of all recommended shipboard spare parts, sufficient for two years (assuming 1,000 operating hours during a two-year period for each tender/lifeboat system and 40 launch/retrieve cycles during a two-year period for each davit winch system) of normal recommended maintenance practice, shall also be provided. The list shall include itemized pricing and delivery schedule (expressed as days after receipt of order) for each item on the list.

6. Quality Assurance

6.1. The Contractor shall provide a service engineer at the time of installation onboard the ship to provide expert technical assistance to MSC in the areas of installation, operation, and testing for the tender/lifeboats, davits, and winches. The service engineer will be given thirty days advance notice by MSC before installation. Travel will be reimbursed in accordance with Section 17. Assume the USNS ZEUS installation will take place on the East Coast in January 2016. The service engineer shall be available for 45 days during the ship installation availability. The service engineer shall provide daily briefings to the TPOC on status of the installation. The service engineer shall provide a lessons learned report on the installation no later than 30 days after installation is complete.

6.2. MSC reserves the right to make whatever inspections are deemed necessary during the period of the contract to ensure compliance with this PWS.

6.3. Final acceptance is contingent on satisfactory completion of all testing required in Section 7 and USCG lifeboat certification.

6.4. The Contractor shall provide, at the time of delivery, material USCG certification documents for all principal structural components in the lifeboat and davit.

7. Testing

7.1. Factory Tests. The following tests shall be performed at the Contractor’s facility and shall be performed on each lifeboat, davit, and winch prior to delivery:

7.1.1. All major components shall be weighed. This test may precede the operational tests and does not need to be witnessed by the TPOC, in which case certification of the component weights shall be provided.

7.1.2. All testing and inspection after approval as required by the applicable USCG approval series (160.135 for SOLAS-compliant lifeboats, 160.132 for SOLAS-complaint lifeboat davits, and 160.115 for SOLAS-compliant lifeboat winches).

7.1.3. A Government Representative(s), appointed by MSC, may attend the factory tests, and a schedule of pending tests shall be provided to MSC no later than four weeks after contract award. Test certificates shall be provided for all factory tests within four weeks of testing.

7.2. Sea Trials. Prior to acceptance, the Contractor shall perform a successful sea trial of each lifeboat, not to exceed three hours per boat. Government Representative(s), appointed by MSC, will attend the sea trials; however, the Contractor shall provide a crew to operate the lifeboat. The sea trials will take place at the Contractor’s facility. The sea trials will be an operational test of each lifeboat and shall verify the following:

7.2.1. The lifeboat performs satisfactorily and to the specific instructions and requirements of the PWS, manufacturer, and regulatory bodies.

7.2.2. The equipment, material, machinery, and system including all fuel rates, levels, temperatures, loads, and alarms complies with manufacturer’s parameters.

7.2.3. The equipment, material, machinery, or system performs its intended purpose.

7.3. Shipboard Tests. The Contractor shall perform shipboard tests of the complete system within one week of its installation onboard the ship. In accordance with Section 6.1, the Contractor will be given thirty days advance notice by MSC before installation. The shipboard tests will be an operational test of the complete system and shall verify the following:

7.3.1. The complete and installed system performs satisfactorily and to the specific instructions and requirements of the PWS, manufacturer, and regulatory bodies.

7.3.2. The equipment, material, machinery, and system, including all flows, levels, temperatures, loads, and alarms complies with manufacturer’s parameters.

7.3.3. The equipment, material, machinery, and system performs its intended purpose

8. Manuals/Operating Procedures/Training

8.1. Operations and maintenance manuals shall be provided, as a bound, hard cover copy and on a CD, for all major components and assemblies of this procurement, including those major components and assemblies integral to the tender/lifeboats, in accordance with the Logistics Support Requirements provided within Attachment 2 of the Contract. The manuals shall include the following information:

8.1.1. An MSC-assigned technical manual identification number. Identification numbers will be provided after award by the Government.

8.1.2. Where applicable, regulatory approval and certification data.

8.1.3. Initial adjustments required to make ready for operation. Where applicable, a list of controls not to be adjusted by other than qualified maintenance personnel shall be provided.

8.1.4. Basic principles of operation, concisely described in a step-by-step manner. As required, simplified schematics shall be included and appropriate references shall be made to major diagrams. Step-by-step emergency procedures shall also be provided.

8.1.5. Detailed instructions, schedules, and diagrams for inspections, maintenance, and repair. Include a trouble-shooting guide, all requirements for special tools/testing equipment, and all necessary warnings and precautions to prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Expanded views, photographs, or line drawings shall be used to supplement maintenance procedures where necessary.

8.1.6. A parts listing of all parts capable of replacement in the equipment (100% bill of material). All parts shall be keyed to assembly drawings or expanded view drawings. All parts shall be identified by key number, Contractor’s part number, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), OEM’s part or model number, and the quantity required for one complete assembly. Common commercial items such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc. shall be designated and identified to allow purchase outside the manufacturer’s parts system.

8.1.7. Manufacturer’s model numbers, serial or ship order numbers, service part and/or drawing numbers of the OEM for all parts of equipment.

8.1.8. Complete assembly drawings, outline drawings, and schematics for all electrical, structural, hydraulic, and other mechanical systems and components.

8.1.9. List of recommended shipboard spare parts, sufficient for two years of normal recommended maintenance practice. List of recommended shore-based spare parts, identifying all items which require more than six weeks delivery lead time. This is in addition to required pre-priced list of spare parts from both Section 5 and Attachment 2.

8.2. Maintenance Plan. The Contractor shall submit a Maintenance Plan which identifies recommended Operational (ship crew), Intermediate (industrial assistance needed), and Depot (industrial assistance needed) maintenance requirements for the davit, winch, lifeboat, and major components of the lifeboat. The Maintenance Plan shall include all testing, inspection, periodicity of performance, narrative, and material replacement renewal requirements. In addition, the Contractor shall provide a detailed specification and estimated labor hours for all Intermediate and Depot level maintenance that provides step-by-step instruction to execute the maintenance through commercial industrial assistance. Wherever possible, the Mean Time between Failures (based on operating hours), Expected Service Life, and Total Ownership Costs (based on Expected Service Life) shall be provided for all major components of the complete and installed system.

8.3. One-Day Familiarization. The Contractor shall be responsible for performing a one-day familiarization training (maximum 8 hours) with Government Representatives as selected by MSC, within one week of the successful completion of the shipboard tests required under Section 7 of this PWS. The one-day familiarization shall include an overview of the major components and assemblies, the launch and retrieval of the lifeboat, and the waterborne operation of the lifeboat.

9. Definitions

9.1. Full Load: The vessel has all systems charged meaning that all fresh water, cooling, lubricating, hydraulic and fuel service header tanks, piping and equipment systems are filled with their normal operating fluids. Crew and effects are at their normal values. Consumables (provisions, potable water and fuel) are at 100% capacity. Ammunition and/or cargo is at maximum capacity. The vessel is at its limiting draft or legal load line.

9.2. Marine Gas Oil/Distillate Fuel Marine: Commercially available distillate fuel with the following characteristics:

· Flash Point, min: 60ºC

· Kinematic Viscosity at 40ºC: 1.7 cst minimum and 4.5 cst maximum

· Sulphur Content, max: 1% of mass

· Density at 15ºC, max: 876 kg/m3

· Cetane Number, min: 40

9.3. Sea State 3: Refers to the U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office Sea State Code 3 where the maximum significant wave height is 5 ft. and the sea is described as moderate with large wavelets, crests begin to break, and scattered white caps.

9.4. Boat Deck: This is designated as the 01 Level on the USNS ZEUS (T-ARC 7). It is located 65’-0” above the baseline.

9.5. Endurance: The length of time, in hours, that a vessel can spend at a defined speed. This is a function of the MCR required for the defined speed, the fuel consumption at that MCR, and the overall fuel capacity.

9.6. Major subsystems: Main Propulsion System (includes engines, shafts, gearing, and cooling systems), Steering, HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning), Radars, Electrical Generator(s), and davit winch system (includes wire rope).

9.7. Maintenance and Repair (M&R): Includes material/parts, labor, and periodicity for the periodic, planned, and preventive (i.e., inspections and testing) maintenance.

9.8. Lifeboat system: One (1) SOLAS lifeboat, one (1) SOLAS lifeboat davit, and one (1) SOLAS lifeboat winch and shall also include spares, technical manuals, and testing.

9.9. Cruising Speed: No more than 80% Max Continuous Rating.

10. Delivery Requirements

10.1 Mechanical, electrical, and structural installation requirements for the Tender boats, davits, and winches, as well as the interface drawings required shall be provided in PDF and Autocad to the TPOC no later than 29 January 2015.

10.2 The Lifeboat, davits, and winches shall be delivered directly to the installing location at the beginning of the installation period. Projected schedule is: USNS ZEUS on the East Coast early January 2016.

11. Place of Performance

East Coast – Location to be assigned upon contract award.

12. Period of Performance

Will commence upon contract award and end no later than 28 February 2016 with the successful installation of the Lifeboat Systems.

13. Deliverables/Deliverables Due Date

and Winches

Conducted

*NOTE - All deliverables shall be submitted as original paper certificates and PDF of same to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)

14. Contract Type

This is a firm-fixed price contract.

15. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)

15.1 The person named below is the TPOC:

NAME:

CODE:

PHONE:

EMAIL:

15.2 The TPOC will provide the administration of technical details within the scope of this Contract and will perform inspection and acceptance of all deliverables. The TPOC is not otherwise authorized to make any representations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the Contracting Officer or the Government. The TPOC does not have the authority to alter the Contractor’s obligations or change the specifications in the Contract. If, as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to alter Contract obligations, a modification must be issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer. The TPOC is responsible for reviewing the invoices submitted by the Contractor and informing the Contracting Officer of areas where exceptions are to be taken.

16. Authorized Changes Only by the Contracting Officer

16.1 Except as specified in Paragraph 16.3 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 Order.

16.2 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.

16.3 The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this Contract and notwithstanding any terms 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 numbers of the Contracting Officer is:

17. Attachments

Attachment 1: Available Lube Oil Products

Attachment 2: Logistics Support Requirements

Attachment 3: General Arrangement Drawings for USNS ZEUS (available by written request)

Attachment 4: General Arrangement Drawings for USNS ZEUS (available by written request)

Attachment 5: Lifeboat Specification Sheet