Statement_of_Work.docx

USNS Burlington

( EPF 10 )

SO-18-016 Tunnel Area; Structural Inspection; Provide

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 This item describes the requirement of general ship repair firm to provide and report the condition of the friction stir welded aluminum in the tunnel area by a level 2 NDT ( non-destructive certified, American Society of Non-Destructive Testing ) certified inspector as soon as possible. This requirement arises out of other in class ships having crack propagation in the tunnel area.

2.0 REFERENCES: Ship Check

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION

3.1 Locations:

3.1.1 Entire Tunnel Area

3.2 Quantity: N/A

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: None

5.0 NOTES

5.1 Performance Period:

5.1.1 Upon award to 18-January-2018; Pensacola FL

5.2 Performance Location:

5.2.1 Naval Air Station, Pensacola FL

5.3 Contact Port Engineer for approval(s) and access to USNS Burlington.

5.4 For access to the Austal Vessel Completion Yard, Mobile Alabama, the contractor shall make all arrangements, furnish all credentials and fulfill requirements for access. The P.O.C is LisaBower@Austalusa.com for JPAS info, security and visitor passes.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None Additional.

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED

7.1 Contractor is to supply an American Society of Non-Destructive Testing ( ANST ) Level 2 Technician to inspect the entirety of the tunnel area of the USNS Burlington for cracks in the aluminum friction stirred welding.

7.2 Crew is to ventilate the tunnel for 24+ hours; Contractor shall supply a certified Marine Chemist to check atmosphere and to issue a Marine Chemist Certificate in order to allow inspector access to the space.

7.2.1 In the sewage piping area of the tunnel H2S is to be tested as well as all other gases normally inspected for Marine Chemist Certification.

7.3 Contractor shall supply a helper / assistant for the inspector to assist with communications and to ensure inspector is safe in the tunnel during the inspection.

7.3.1 Ship’s Force will supply radios for both inspection team members.

7.4 Contractor shall mark any and all cracks. Contractor is to photograph and measure all cracks and defects uncovered during the inspection annotating their exact location.

7.5 Contractor shall check in and out with the Port Engineer, Master and/or Chief Engineer at the beginning and end of each day. Prior inspections have taken 3 to 4 days to complete.

7.6 All ABS ( American Bureau of Shipping ) Rules apply for this scope of work.

7.7 This scope of work is not considered completed until a detailed condition report is submitted in electronic format ( pdf ) to the Port Engineer, Master and Chief Engineer.

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: None Additional

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