SOW_for_USNS_KANAWHA.docx

Reference: (a). NAVSEA SW0-23-AH-WHM-10 Eight Revision, Handling Ammunition and Explosives with industrial Material Handling Equipment (MHE) (b). NAVSUP Publication 538 Sixth Revision, Management of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and Shipboard Mobile Support Equipment (SMSE)

1. Purpose: In accordance with ref (a) and (b), a quote is requested to provide Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) service and support to include an open/inspection, repairs, services, and/or materials. The following information and requirements are hereby provided for planning and pricing purposes. Submission of “Price & Availability Feedback” does not constitute a guarantee of purchase, service contract, or delivery order.

2. Vessel: USNS KANAWHA

3. Location of Equipment/Services: BAHRAIN/ C5F AOR (FIFTH FLEET) – TBD

4. Period of Performance: 14 MAY 2018 to 8 JUL 2018

5. SOR : N2158180854001

6. Statement of Work (SOW): The following work items shall be accomplished onboard the ship by the selected service provider (contractor). The Government intends to award a Fixed Price Contract to the selected service provider:

a. Contractor shall conduct training and instruction for up to three (3) crewmembers in the procedures required to test and certify all onboard Material Handling Equipment (MHE) – and associated equipment – in accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth in references (a) and (b).

b. Contractor shall conduct training and instruction for up to three (3) crewmembers in the maintenance and repair procedures associated with the successful completion of periodic maintenance, repairs, and safety certifications of all equipment listed in Table 1 below.

c. Contractor shall perform all certification, maintenance and repair actions for MHE identified in Table 1 - in accordance with the requirements set forth in attachments 1 through 3 (technical exhibits) – that are beyond the skill level/manpower availability of the ship’s crew members but within the scope of repairs that can be adequately accomplished onboard the vessel (i.e. without removing the MHE from the ship). Contractor shall staff and equip the service with the capability to perform all actions without assistance from ship’s personnel.

d. Contractor shall conduct training for up to three (3) crewmembers in the use and maintenance of installed electric forklift battery chargers, identified in Table 2. Contractor shall oversee or perform an operational check on all battery chargers listed in Table 2 to ensure proper operation, voltage, and amperage settings. Contractor shall reset battery chargers, as required.

e. Contractor shall guide ship’s crew in the performance of basic corrosion control on all MHE utilizing appropriate wire brush and spot painting techniques. Contractor shall perform corrosion control that is beyond the capability/available manpower of ship’s personnel. Approved spot paint includes “Rust-Oleum brand” Enamel Gray Primer (V2182838), Black Rust Reformer (215634), Equipment Yellow Paint (V2148838), and Gloss Black paint (V2179838).

f. Contractor shall remove, and inspect the counterweight, mounting bolt, and the base plate threads for wear on all shipboard diesel forklifts to include removing the bolt, and counter weights for inspection of rust, corrosion, and worn threads on the bolts, and threaded base plate surface. Contractor shall reinstall the counterweight, and mounting bolts that are within SAE standards, and re-torque the counterweight bolts to 410 foot pounds, or replace the bolts, and rethread the base plates that fail the visual inspection, as required.

7. Equipment to be serviced:

USNS KANAWHA - TABLE 1

USNS KANAWHA - TABLE 2

8. Deliverables:

a. Contractor shall provide a condition report for each unit that identifies the current operational condition of onboard MHE, status of safety devices (e.g. backup-alarms), and all repairs completed. The condition reports shall be provided to the ship’s Chief Engineer and a copy provided to the MHE Program Manager at MSC Norfolk (N48).

b. Contractor shall complete and sign an MHE Safety Certification form for each forklift listed in Table 1 in accordance with NAVSEA Instruction SW023-AH-WHM-010 [reference (a)]. The ship’s designated certifying official, or crew member performing/assisting in the certification, will also sign each document. Contractor shall provide the original signed forms to the ship’s Master or his designated representative, and a copy shall be provided to the MHE Program Management Office at MSC Norfolk (N48).

c. Contractor shall complete and sign a Fork Inspection form for each unit listed in Table 1 in accordance with NAVSUP P-538. The original signed forms shall be provided to the ship's Master or his designated representative. A copy of the signed forms shall be provided to the MSC Norfolk MHE Program Management office.

d. Contractor shall out-brief the ship’s Master and Chief Engineer on the completed project prior to departing the vessel. A written report shall accompany this out-brief. The written report shall be provided to the ship’s Master or his designated representative, and a copy shall be provided to the MHE Program Management Office at MSC Norfolk (N48).

9. Qualifications. The selected service provider/contractor must meet the following qualifications:

a. All management and technical personnel performing above listed services must be able to demonstrate, in the form of written documentation, the following experience and skills:

- Three years’ experience performing safety certifications on shipboard-approved electric and diesel forklifts in accordance with the requirements set forth in the NAVSEA SW023-AH-WHM-010, NAVSUP PUB 538, and equipment technical manuals.

- Experience performing independent services to shipboard MHE while the equipment is located onboard a vessel. This shall include the maintenance, repair, and safety certification of all MHE onboard configured with electric and diesel forklifts, and 36V battery chargers.

- Independent services shall be defined as performing the service without direct supervision from shipboard personnel. Services performed with the "assistance" of junior personnel, or personnel in training, qualify as independent.

- Three years’ experience interpreting, trouble-shooting, and resetting Hyster MHE on-board dash displays.

b. Contractor personnel performing repairs and maintenance onboard MSC vessels shall abide by all DOD, Navy, and MSC security requirements and clearance procedures required to access U.S. Government facilities and MSC vessels.

c. Proof of U.S. citizenship shall be provided in order to enter a U.S. military facility, if requested by the Government. When accessing US Government installation, proposed contractor personnel shall be vetted by the Government through the Government's El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) before accessing the Government installation.

d. The contractor shall complete a security form for each employee that will be servicing MHE onboard government installations and submit the information (including, but not limited to name, social security number, and birth date) to Military Sealift Command (MSC)/ MSC security officer, as requested. The Government will provide approval for personnel to access installations for a pre-determined timeframe (up to one year), as appropriate.

e. The contractor must be able to perform the required services within the period of performance identified in the Statement of Work. If additional work is identified, and approved by the Government, the Contractor must have the ability to ride the vessel underway to complete this additional work.

10. Technical Points of Contact (POCs):

- POC: Robert Hall - Robert.m.hall1.ctr@navy.mil

-Alternate POC: Tangya Ragin – tangya.ragin.ctr@navy.mil

11. Shipboard Points of Contact (POC):

KANAWHA Principal Port Engineer:

12. Travel:

a. Access paperwork: Will be provided by the Ship Support Unit (SSU).

b. Travel expenses: Will be in accordance with Department of Defense JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS, (JTR) VOL. 2 Change 561 dated 1 JULY 2012.