N32205-19-Q-7000_-_Aluminum_Weld_Support_PWS.pdf

T-EPF Class

Req

MSC/N7/NL

EPF ALUMINUM WELD SUPPORT

1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 This item describes the requirement to provide specialized aluminum welding and inspection subject matter expert (SME) support to provide on-site aluminum welding and inspection

SME support for an EPF repair period.

2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES

2.1 References:

2.1.1. EPF Aluminum Repair Statement of Work (SOW)

Template

2.1.2. MSC Inspection, Test and Repair Guide (draft)

2.1.3. NAVSEA Aluminum Welding Requirements for Littoral

Combat Ship (LCS)

3.0 ITEM LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:

3.1 None

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/SERVICES: None

5.0 NOTES:

5.1 Technical Point of Contact is Jeannette Viernes

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 All work products and welding SME support shall be in

accordance and meet the requirements of American Bureau of

Shipping (ABS) and American Welding Society (AWS).

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK

7.1 The contractor shall provide an on-site Weld SME for USNS

Spearhead aluminum weld repairs. The SME shall provide full time support for the entire 67-day ship repair availability (7 days/week) to observe ship repair contractor performance. SME shall keep Principal Port Engineer informed at least daily on ship repair contractor performance, and shall alert PPE of any concerns with quality of workmanship and/or adherence to

Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements. SME shall also provide a weekly report providing a comprehensive diary of aluminum repair and welding work accomplished that week including a tracking of SY welding hours, quality issues, rework, and conformance with MSC work item requirements. SME shall also propose changes to the reference 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 documents based upon the observations and experiences gained during the

USNS Spearhead repairs.

7.1.1. Shipyard location is Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc, Norfolk, VA.

7.1.2. USNS Spearhead ship repair Period of Performance

(POP) is 5 Nov 2018 – 10 Jan 2019.

7.1.3. The contractor shall ensure they meet all requirements of the shipyard to gain access, this includes but is not limited to providing applicable shipyard documents, protective clothing, and insurance.

7.2 Resume:

7.2.1. The contractor shall provide resume for the SME

supporting the requirements in Section 7.1.

7.2.2. The Resume shall include comprehensive knowledge and

experience with inspection of welds including but not limited to slot welds, NDT on sensitized aluminum, complex welds/experience with ~25mm thick to ~3mm plate and/or varying material specs (5454-5083 or other).

7.2.2.1. Resume shall include certification to AWS

D3.7 Certified welding inspectors and clearly demonstrate experience with aluminum welding. A single statement in the resume, “we have experience with aluminum welding”, will be deemed unacceptable.

7.2.2.2. Past performance or experience shall be

clearly defined within the resume. This is to ensure the contractor can perform the work as outlined by this contract.

7.2.3. Alternative Resumes or key personnel in support of the

PWS shall be approved by the TPOC with concurrence from the Contracting Officer.

7.3 Meetings:

7.3.1. Kick-Off Meeting: The Contractor shall hold a kick-off meeting with the Government within one week of award.

The meeting shall be held to discuss deliverables, schedules and the on-site PoP.

7.3.2. Status Update Meetings: The contractor shall hold bi-

weekly telephone conferences to discuss progress, and scheduling requirements.

7.3.3. Project Completion Meeting: The Contractor shall hold a project completion meeting with the Government at the

Government facility to discuss project closure items.

7.4 Deliverables:

ITEM DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE

7.4.1 Kick-off meeting minutes

7.4.2 Bi-weekly Status meeting

minutes

7.4.3 Project completion meeting

minutes

7.1 Aluminum Welding SME

weekly status reports