PWS_Aluminum_Weld_Support_8-02-2019_Rev_C.docx

ALUMINUM CERTIFIED WELD INSPECTION SUPPORT

MSC/N721/JFV

T-EPF 5

USNS TRENTON

Req

ABSTRACT

This item describes the requirement to provide specialized aluminum welding inspection subject matter expert (SME) support. Support will be required on-site for T-EPF 5_ USNS Trenton aluminum hull modifications and repairs.

REFERENCES:

References:

Aluminum Modification & Repair SOW Template

LOCATION:

Central/Eastern Mediterranean. Actual shipyard will not be determined until approximately 45 days prior to the start of the work.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION:

Work Item Packages to support the ships modification and repairs

NOTES:

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is Jeannette Viernes Principle Port Engineer (PPE) is Wayne Lefebvre Shipyard throughout this SOW is the Ship Repair and Modification Facility SME throughout this SOW is the specialized aluminum welding inspection subject matter expert(s) and shall be a Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) through AWS

QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

SME support shall follow the requirements of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and American Welding Society (AWS). Where the rules differ the most conservative rule will take precedence and be discussed with the TPOC.

STATEMENT OF WORK:

The contractor shall provide up to three (3) on-site Certified Weld Inspection (CWI) SMEs for the entirety of the welding process on T-EPF 5 USNS Trenton hull modifications and repairs. SMEs shall work separate shifts to provide 100% production time support (potentially up to 7 days/week, 24 16 hours/day, during the repair and modification period, depending on the Shipyard schedule). This support is needed to observe and report on contractor performance in the conduct of specific USNS Trenton aluminum repair and modification work items. SMEs shall keep the ships PPE and the TPOC informed at least daily on shipyard performance, and shall alert PPE and TPOC of any concerns with quality of workmanship and/or adherence to work performed using Reference 2.1.1, AWS and ABS applicable requirements.

The SMEs shall overlap their daily shifts to support at least a 1-hour shift change turnover period to go over what they have completed on their shift. For bidding purposed this should be estimated as an hour of overlap in their schedules This turnover time shall be held with either the PPE, TPOC or any of the assistant port engineers on duty.

The shipyard production schedule will not be available until the USNS Trenton overhaul contract is awarded, approximately 45 days before the availability start date. Upon delivery of the awarded shipyard contract production schedule, the SME contractor shall provide their plan to provide 24/716 hours/day SME coverage Updates to the SME production coverage plan shall be submitted to the TPOC and PPE weekly to reflect scheduled production work.

The SME shall review, provide comments and maintain a file of all material certificates, certified weld procedures (WPS), and certified welder qualifications in a Project Binder until the end of the ships availability. The SME shall review and stamp those approved documents and reports for the PPE & TPOC only. The SME shall NOT offer approval or support directly to the shipyard. All correspondence shall go through the PPE & TPOC.

The binder contents shall be scanned and and two (2) electronic copies shall be sent to the MSC Technical Library at the completion of this contract. One electronic copy shall be sent via email and in additional electronic copy on CD/DVD shall be mailed to the Technical Library physical address listed below. The Binder shall be returned back to the PPE at the completion of the availability. Material certifications shall be marked and filed with corresponding work items. MSC Technical Library email is MSCTechLibrary@navy.ml, Physical Address: Military Sealift Command Attn: Technical Library 9276 3rd Ave., Bldg LP-26 Norfolk, VA 23511 SME shall also provide a weekly report providing a comprehensive diary of aluminum repair, modifications, inspections and welding work accomplished that week including a tracking of welders, welding hours, quality issues, rework, and conformance with MSC work items and reference 2.1.1 requirements. Report shall be clearly organized by related work item numbers, include photographs as needed and a copy shall also be kept in the binder. All handwritten notes or descriptions shall be legible.

The Project Binder shall be kept in the MSC Overhaul Management Team (OMT) project office in the shipyard.

SMEs shall also propose changes to references 2.1.1 based upon the observations and experiences gained during the modifications and repairs. These edits shall be provided as a redline to reference 2.1.1 at the end of the contract period of performance (PoP), but errors, omissions and other suggested edits should be brought to the attention of the TPOC upon discovery.

The SMEs shall work on the ship as well as out of a the MSC OMT office during their shift SMEs shall ensure they come with all the materials needed to do their job including but not limited to computer, writing utensils, flashlight, personal protective equipment and safety gear.

Locations for modifications and repairs will be outside the continental U.S. in Central/Eastern Mediterranean. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining work visas, passports, and any other pertinent documents as required by the host nation where work is to be performed.

SMEs shall be able to climb, up, over and in tight areas throughout the ship to access any areas of concern including going aloft (climbing ladders to access aerial decks and platforms. Ship or shipyard will provide required going aloft personal protective equipment). Minimum manhole or access is typically 18 inches in diameter.

The period of performance (PoP) for this contract is tentatively scheduled for 3rd October 2019 thru 30th January 2020.

The final PoP dates will be provided as soon as the shipyard contract has been awarded.

The Contractor shall support extensions in the event the shipyard availability is extended due to extensive modifications and repairs to the ship.

A daily rate shall be provided in the event the contract PoP is extended and shall be authorized by the MSC Contracting Officer. An extension option shall be provided for up to an additional 30 days beyond the contracted PoP and can only be authorized by an MSC Contracting Officer.

Itemized daily rates including per diem shall be provided.

The Contractor SMEs shall be responsible to meet all requirements of the Shipyard to gain access to their facilities; this includes but is not limited to providing applicable shipyard security/access documents, personal protective clothing and equipment, and liability insurance.

SME Qualifications:

The following minimum qualifications are required for each SME supporting the requirements in Section 7.0.

Comprehensive Expert knowledge of welding and experience with inspection of welds including but not limited to slot/plug welds, NDT on sensitized aluminum, complex welds/experience with ~25mm thick to ~3mm plate, friction stir welds, weld inspection of varying material specs with minimum of 5454, 5083, and 6061 and mentioning any other commonly used Marine Grade Aluminum Alloys, and weld inspections for sensitized aluminum.

AWS CWIs and/or Senior Certified Welding Inspectors (SCWIs) number. At least one (1) of the SMEs shall have Endorsements in AWS D1.2, Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Structural Drawing Reading. SMEs proposed without endorsements shall clearly have a minimum of 9 years’ of documented experience with NDT practices, writing weld procedures, reading structural drawings, project oversight, and clearly demonstrate experience with aluminum welding. A single statement in the proposal, “we have experience with aluminum welding and or inspection”, will be deemed unacceptable.

Include a copy of each proposed SME’s non-expired certification held.

Include a resume for each proposed SME with a detailed description of experience.

Proposed SMEs in support of the PWS shall be approved by the TPOC with concurrence from the Contracting Officer. Any personnel changes after award shall be submitted to the MSC Contracting Officer and TPOC for review and approval.

Meeting Kick-Off Meeting: The SME shall hold a kick-off meeting with the Government within five (5) business days of award. The meeting shall be held to discuss deliverables, schedules, on-site PoP, shipyard bidders standard weld procedures, weld certs and work packages.

Production Meetings: The SME shall be present for daily shipyard production meetings during the PoP to advise the TPOC and PPE on progress, any deficiencies and scheduling requirements, and to answer shipyard questions via the TPOC.

Project Completion Meeting: The SME shall hold a project completion meeting with the TPOC and the PPE to discuss project closure items.

Deliverables: