0602_A_(REV_A)PICKET__BOAT_REPAIRS.docx

USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20)

1.0 ABSTRACT:

1.1. This work item describes the requirement to replace the Sponson for one of the Picket Boats.

2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES:

2.1. References

2.1.1. 7MRB FY96,7, NORTHPORT, INC., S9008-CH-BIB-010

2.1.2. NAVSEA DWG 101-5106564 7 Meter RHIB

2.2. Enclosures: None

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION:

3.1. Location/Quantity

3.1.1. Starboard 01 Level FR 87

3.2. Item Description/Manufacturer’s Data

3.2.1. 7-Meter Rigid Inflatable Boat, Hull Identification Number (HIN): 7MRB9605 Northport, Inc.

Gillett, WI 54124

3.2.2. Model 6BT5.9-M, Turbocharged diesel, 4-cycle/ Cummins Engine Company, Inc.

3.2.3. Marine Gear Borg Warner Model 72C Red 1:1

3.2.4. Outdrive Unit Marine Drive Systems Model 113

3.3. Contractor furnished Material:

3.3.1 (1 ea.) Willard Marine-730 air Gray, OE,1 X8” Grey, Rub Strake, Step Tread with Grip. Grey UV Package and Repair Kit.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: NONE

5.0 NOTES: NONE

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

6.1. All Inspections and tests shall be performed in the presence of contractor’s representative and MSCREP. Notify the MSCREP, 24 hours prior to the scheduled inspections and tests.

6.2. All replacement parts shall be OEM (original equipment manufacturers) factory parts.

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED:

7.1. Identify and provide the services of a Northport Inc. OEM Authorized Technical Representative for survival craft servicing APPROVED by USCG and ABS to accomplish the work described in this specification.

7.2. Remove the RHIB Boat listed in 3.2 from the ship and transport it to the shop to accomplish repairs. Ships Force will provide crane service to put the boat in the water and drive it around to the marina on Naval Base Norfolk to load it on a Contractors furnished trailer.

7.3. Provide and install the new Sponson listed in 3.3 for the RHIB Boat listed in 3.2 using Reference 2.1.1 for guidance.

7.4. A waterborne operational test of each boat shall jointly be conducted by Ship’s Force and the Contractor prior to re-stowing each boat.

7.5. Upon completion of all repairs, transport the RHIB Boat listed in 3.2 from the shop to the marine onboard Naval Base Norfolk for reinstallation. Ships Force will drive the boat from the marina to the USNS Comfort and load onboard the vessel and secure for sea.

7.6. Reports

7.6.1. Contractor shall submit to MSCREP detailing “as released” conditions report when all work is complete. Report shall consist of all repairs accomplished, all released dimensional readings, pictures, test data and reports by others and list of all the parts replaced.

7.7. Inspection / Test

7.7.1. Demonstrate to MSCREP all work is complete.

7.8. Manufacturer's Representative

7.8.1. Contractor shall provide the services of a small boat marine contractor qualified to accomplish this work item.

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: NONE

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