Market_Survey_UWHC.doc

MARKET SURVEY

N32205-19-R-1005

From:

Military Sealift Command (MSC) N102C Subject:

WATERBORNE HULL CLEANING AND ASSOCIATED WORK

DESCRIPTION: This is a market survey for small business acquisition planning purposes, and no formal solicitation exists at this time. MSC is soliciting input, with particular emphasis on Small Business (SB), 8(a), HUBZone and other socio-economic concerns, to determine the technical, administrative, management and financial capability of potential offerors to perform this kind of work. All business concerns are invited to provide input.

Interested offerors must submit a brief but complete capability statement that demonstrates the capability to perform the type of service described in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement for an evaluation no later than 17 June 2019. This information will be used by the Contracting Officer to assist in developing the procurement strategy, including whether a small business set-aside can be established, if the requirement should be sole sourced to large business, or whether small businesses and large businesses should be able to compete for work.

This is a request for information only and your response is not an offer. This request for information does not commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation of any submission to this market survey.

All responses to this market survey should be forwarded to Melvin Frazier via email, melvin.frazier@navy.mil and Timothy Lewis via email, timothy.lewis6@navy.mil Please see the below market survey questions. Please provide any feedback that you can and please provide any input or feedback regarding the details of the below Draft Performance Work Statement.

MARKET SURVEY QUESTIONS

1. What labor categories are recommended for this requirement?

2. What key personnel are recommended for this requirement?

3. Are the tasks and requirements of the PWS clear and unambiguous?

4. Are the tasks and requirements described in the PWS commercial or non-commercial services?

5. What tasks and requirements of the PWS can be performed by small businesses? Please point out the tasks and requirements of the PWS that small businesses will have an issue with?

If there are any other concerns and issues please provide feedback. In addition to the questions above, interested parties shall furnish the following information:

1.

Name of Organization & Cage Code

2.

Telephone/Fax Number, Address, and Email address for the primary point of contact

3.

Brief description of your organization’s capabilities

4.

Brief summary of organization’s history relative to similar requirements

5.

Small business standing (i.e. large or small business, specific category of small business)

DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 General Description

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (hereinafter referred to as MSC) is responsible for maintaining commercial contracts to supplement the Navy's diving and underwater ship husbandry capability. The primary purpose of the Waterborne Hull Cleaning and Associated Work contract is to provide hull cleaning, hull inspection, and other related ship husbandry on the underwater portion of MSC Vessels.

2.0 Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide waterborne hull cleaning and associated work on the underwater portion of ships and craft in accordance with the specifications set forth herein. The contractor shall commence performance of work within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of a Task Order (TO) or notification from the MSC representative.

2.1 The contractor shall be capable of conducting simultaneous operations as follows:

Two (2) simultaneous operations within Zone A, one at each of two (2) different geographical regions, Two (2) simultaneous operations within Zone B, one at each of two (2) different geographical regions, Two (2) simultaneous operations within Zone C, one at each of two (2) different geographical regions.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE CAPABLE OF PERFORMING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS FOR ALL THREE ZONES

2.2 Geographical Areas

Zone A - ATLANTIC WATERS: The inland waters along the East Coast of the United States, the entire North and South Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico. Zone A is divided into the following geographic regions:

Region A - Virginia Region B - North and South Carolina Region C - Georgia and North East Coast of Florida (South to and including Daytona Beach, Florida)

Region D - South East Coast of Florida (South of Daytona Beach, Florida, including Key West, Florida)

Region E - Gulf of Mexico (Excluding Key West, Florida)

Region F - Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York

Region G – Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine Region H – Other areas not within Regions A through G (including but not limited to: Overseas Atlantic).

Zone B – PACIFIC WATERS: The inland waters along the West Coast of the United States and Hawaii, the entire North and South Pacific, and Indian Ocean. Zone B is divided into the following geographic regions:

Region A – Southern California (South of Oceanside, CA) Region B – Northern California (North of and including Oceanside, CA) Region C – Washington and Oregon

Region D – Hawaii

Region E – Japan

Region F – Singapore Region G – Australia Region H – Other areas not within Regions A through C (including, but not limited to: Guam, Mariana Islands; and Diego Garcia) Zone C – EUROPEAN, AFRICAN AND ARABIAN PENINSULA WATERS: This Zone shall be bounded from 30 degrees W longitude, east to 60 degrees E Longitude along the coastal waters of Europe, Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Zone C is divided into the following geographic regions:

Region A – Arabian Gulf (Persian Gulf), and Arabian Sea Region B – Mediterranean Sea

Region C – Red Sea Region D – West coast of Spain and throughout Gibraltar

2.3 Definitions

Mobilization and Demobilization: For the purposes of this contract, mobilization and demobilization will be defined as the movement of equipment and/or personnel, portal to portal, to an area outside the normal base of operations.

Normal Bases of Operation: The following are the designated normal bases of operation:

Zone A: Norfolk, Virginia and Mayport, Florida Zone B: San Diego, California; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Yokosuka, Japan, and the contractor proposed base in Singapore.

Zone C: The contractor’s proposed base(s) on the Arabian Peninsula, Gibraltar, and Mediterranean.

Twenty-four (24) Hour Response Time:

(a) For those areas not subject to mobilization and demobilization charges (specified in Task 21; excluding Bahrain), the contractor shall commence performance of waterborne hull cleaning and/or associated work (excluding Tasks 12 and 17) within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of a TO from MSC. For work performed under Tasks 12 and 17, the contractor shall commence mobilization of personnel and equipment within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of a TO from MSC.

(b) For those areas subject to mobilization and demobilization and in Bahrain the contractor shall commence mobilization of personnel and equipment within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of a TO from MSC.

Operation: It is the Government's intention to optimize all available assets to support a hull cleaning and/or associated work operation. An operation is defined as all work performed on a single hull, between the time the contractor sets equipment alongside the ship and removes all equipment. At a minimum, the contractor shall mobilize sufficient equipment to accomplish the full hull cleaning, interim cleaning, hydro blasting, inspections, documentation (photographic and video), and minor repairs (excluding non-destructive equipment) during a single operation. For work in Singapore, Kingdom of Bahrain and Souda Bay, Greece, the contractor will not be required to include multi-brush cleaning systems in its initial mobilization of equipment to the operation. In the event the Government elects to perform a full hull cleaning with multi-brush equipment a separate mobilization of additional equipment will be authorized.

Level I Inspection: Level I Inspections are non-invasive inspections of the entire hull and its appendages. Level I Inspections are typically routine, scheduled inspections. These inspections may be performed for regularly scheduled maintenance assessment, post-deployment condition assessment, or damage assessment following a collision, grounding, or other suspected mishap.

Level 2 Inspection: Level 2 Inspections are system-specific, non-invasive inspections. Level 2 Inspections usually result either from a deficiency discovered during a Level I Inspection or from a problem reported by the ship.

Operational Time: For the purposes of this contract, operational time is defined as an interval of time (e.g., hour). The number of personnel, crews, equipment, and types of task has no impact on the unit of operational time.

Stand Alone: Work performed as a discrete task with no other work associated with the operation.

In-Conjunction: Work performed simultaneously or concurrently with additional tasks during an operation.

Ship Tag-Outs: The contractor shall notify the ship scheduled for the diving operation and any adjacent vessels of the work to be performed, locations where divers may be present and which systems must be secured for safe diving operations. The tag-out process should be initiated in advance of the full crew and equipment arriving to perform the requested work. The contractor shall prepare a Work Authorization Form (WAF) and tag-out list, and deliver to the ship’s Chief Engineer or Command Duty Officer. The ship will acknowledge receipt by signature, name, and rank/position and state (in writing) the anticipated time tag-out will be completed.

Crew Size:

(a) The contractor’s crew shall, at a minimum, be comprised of sufficient personnel to meet Federal, State, OSHA, and United States Coast Guard regulations in effect at the time of commencement of efforts under the contract.

(b) Work performed under this contract is typically carried out under the hull of a ship located pier side (single and double deck piers), breasted alongside another ship pier side or at anchorage. The hazard analysis/assessment of the diver(s) may dictate the use of more personnel even though not specifically required in these regulations. These risks include, but are not limited to, restricted access to the surface, suctions, underwater debris, and the possibility of diver entanglement. Crew sizes shall be comprised of sufficient numbers to safely perform services under each task. Contractor crew size shall be adequate to support these required diving hours throughout the extent of the operational day.

Ship Class: All ships with a similar hull design; the hull type designator will be used to indicate the ship's class (unit) in Tasks 01, 02, and 03. When the design parameters change significantly, a separate class will be identified and the same hull type designator will be used followed by the first hull number indicating the new class. All subsequent ships shall be charged to this class (unit). This list will be amended on a case-by-case basis to reflect new construction, decommissioned, and re-commissioned ships.

Underwater Coating Application: Hull coating repairs shall be defined as the surface preparation and application of coatings to include anti-corrosion coatings and dielectric shields. Unit area is a square foot. The typical surface preparation and application is approximately 130 square feet. These coating restorations are typically performed on, but not limited to, ships’ hull, rudders, struts, rope guards, fairwaters, and impressed current cathodic protection system.

Underwater Hull Survey: For the purpose of this contract, an underwater hull survey shall be defined as a quantitative inspection and digital record of the condition of a vessel’s underwater hull and appendages. The survey shall consist of a series of measurements of the hull plate thickness, hull coating thickness, and hull electro-potential. Data readings shall be evenly distributed across the surveyed surface and each reading shall be correlated to its relative hull position. The survey shall also include video of the surveyed surfaces and digital still images of all damage discovered.

Ship Debrief: Upon conclusion of the operation, the contractor shall brief the ship’s Chief Engineer or the Command Duty Officer on the material condition observed and reported on each underwater system inspected, cleaned, or repaired.

3.0 Work Specifications

The Contractor shall be capable of providing the following Tasks, as indicated in the following matrices, within the time after contract award specified in the matrices. Where more than one geographical area is indicated on the matrix, the Contractor shall be capable of providing the Tasks required simultaneously.

Zone A Time After Award

Region B: North and South Carolina

Region C: GA, and N.E. Coast of Florida (South to and including Daytona Beach, FL)

Region D: S.E. Coast of Florida (South of Daytona Beach, FL including Key West, Florida)

Region E: Gulf of Mexico (Excluding Key West, FL)

Region F: MD, DC, DE, PA, NJ, and NY

Region H: Other areas not within Regions A thru G (including but not limited to: Overseas Atlantic).

Zone B

Time After Award

Region B: Northern California (North of and including Oceanside, CA)

01 thru 17

Region C: Washington and Oregon

01 thru 17

Region E: Japan

Region F: Singapore

Region G: Australia

01 thru 17

Region H: Other areas not within Regions A thru G (including but not limited to: Guam, Mariana Islands and Diego Garcia).

01 thru 17

Zone C

Time After Award

Region B: Mediterranean

Region C: Red Sea

Region D: West Coast of Spain and throughout Gibraltar

The following figures represent a geographical breakdown of where hull cleaning and related services will most likely be performed based on previous contract data, however, future activity may vary due to changes in Fleet requirements.

Zone A Region A 94%

Region B 2%

Region C

Region D

All other Regions 0%

Zone B

57%

Region C 3%

Region D 10%

Region H 30%

Zone C

100%

All diving shall be done in accordance with best commercial standards and practices. The contractor shall comply with applicable Country, Federal, State, OSHA, and United States Coast Guard regulations and stay abreast of any changes.

Tasks 01 through 10 shall be performed in accordance with the procedures for hull cleaning set forth in Naval Ships' Technical Manual, Chapter 081, NAVSEA S9086-CQ-STM-000/CH-081 (hereinafter referred to as NSTM-081).

Cleaning equipment shall comply with NSTM-081. Any deviations from the use of the equipment proposed by the contractor shall be approved by NAVSEA 00C prior to employment following the requirements of Section 5 of the NSTM-081.

The contractor shall comply with the Best Management Practices set forth in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 28 entitled “Pollution Prevention” (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-280).

The contractor shall comply with and document inspections as identified in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17 entitled “Inspections” (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-170).

The contractor shall be an ABS Recognized External Specialist for In-Water Surveys.

All divers performing a propeller/water jet cleaning must have completed the NAVSEA 00C on-line training. Certificates of completion shall be tracked and recorded by the Contractor and provided to the Government upon request. For details on the Propeller Inspection and Cleaning Interactive Courseware (ICW) visit: https://secure.supsalv.org/00c5_ICW.asp?dest=00c5 Contractors shall perform Tasks 11-02 and 11-03 with NAVSEA trained and certified personnel for propeller/water jet visual inspections. Reporting shall be presented in the appropriate NAVSEA inspection form (i.e. Forms 9245/3 or 9247/1 as applicable). For details on becoming certified to perform Visual Technical Inspections (VTI) on propellers, see http://www.dcma.mil/NPP/training.cfm.

Upon the conclusion of the operation, the contractor shall debrief the ship’s Chief Engineer, Command Duty Officer or their representative on the material condition observed and report on each underwater system inspected, cleaned, or repaired. The Government reserves the right to perform a quality assurance inspection within thirty (30) days after completion of each hull cleaning and associated work prior to certifying completion. Any deficiencies discovered through this inspection will be brought to the attention of the contractor, who shall correct such deficiencies before the operation is certified complete in accordance with the clause of the contract entitled "Inspection of Services" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-4). Variations due to local restrictions may be reviewed by the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative and approved by MSC on a case-by-case basis.

The contractor shall perform the following:

Task 01- Full Hull Cleaning:

When the fouling meets NSTM-081 thresholds for cleaning, the contractor shall completely remove all marine fouling from the entire underwater hull; propeller(s) and dunce cap(s), shaft(s), associated strut(s) and bearing housing(s) and rotating coupling cover(s) and fairwater(s) and rope guard(s); rudder(s); bilge keels, all gratings, screens, and splitter bars on hull penetrations, appendages; and stabilization systems (e.g. fins, auxiliary propulsion units, secondary propulsion motors). The area along the ship waterline shall be cleaned to a height of 12 inches above the waterline; based on ships draft during the cleaning operation. At completion of the cleaning, the cleaned surface shall conform to NSTM Chapter 081. Extreme caution shall be exercised by the contractor to prevent damage to the coating and ship systems by any of its operations, procedures, or equipment.

In cases of unsatisfactory paint conditions (soft, blistered or peeling paint) or extreme levels of fouling (extremely heavy calcareous growth resulting from ineffective Anti-Fouling paint and/or too long an interval between cleanings), the designated Navy Hull Cleaning Representative is authorized to approve selective cleaning of the hull surface and/or leaving basal plate material on the surface, removal of which would result in removal of paint.

In the event propeller damage (e. g. erosion) prohibits attaining a 'B' finish (as defined in NSTM chapter 081), the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative shall be contacted for guidance. MSC may, on a case basis, waive requirements for surface finish for damaged propellers.

The contractor shall inspect the condition of the underwater hull and ship systems both before and after the cleaning operation as follows:

(a) The contractor, for his own protection, shall inspect the hull and appendages to determine the condition prior to cleaning and document on the pre-cleaning biofouling inspection data form.

(b) In the event underwater inspection reveals only light fouling, or in the event underwater inspection reveals excessive calcareous fouling, paint deterioration, or other gross defects affecting the operational capabilities of the ship, e.g., propeller damage; the contractor shall inform the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative and the Ship's Engineering Officer of the location, and request a decision to proceed or cancel the cleaning operation. The Ship's Chief Engineer, with advice from the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative, is authorized to cancel the cleaning operation based on the results of the contractor's inspection of the underwater hull condition.

A DETAILED LEVEL I INSPECTION OF THE SHIP’S HULL AND APPENDAGES IS PART OF THIS TASK.

(c) Immediately upon completion of cleaning, the contractor shall inspect the hull and appendages to determine the condition of accessible components. The contractor shall inspect, photograph, and document the general condition of each accessible component and any damage discovered shall be inspected and documented to the detail of a Level I inspection, as defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, “Inspections”, (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-170). The ship’s Chief Engineer, with advice from the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative, may request the contractor to perform a more detailed Level II inspection of the damage under Task 11.

(d) In either case, whether a cleaning was performed or canceled, these inspections shall be performed and recorded on the diver hull inspection data sheets and stored on the hull inspection database.

Experience to date has shown that certain ship classes can be cleaned and inspected in less time than that indicated below, unless delayed by unforeseen circumstances.

(a) AK-5158, ATF, ARS, AGOS, AGM, AGS, HST, and all other ships not listed

2 work days,

(b) AO, AOE, AOT, AS, AVB, AFSB, AH, AK, ASB, ESB, ESD, LCC, LPD, AKE, AKR 3 work days

Task 02 - Interim Cleaning:

When the fouling meets NSTM-081 thresholds for cleaning, the contractor shall completely remove all marine fouling from running gear; propeller(s) and dunce cap(s), shaft(s), associated strut(s) and bearing housing(s), fairwaters and rope guards, rotating coupling cover(s); rudder(s), and stern flap. At completion of the cleaning, the cleaned surfaces shall conform to NSTM Chapter 081. Extreme caution shall be exercised by the contractor to prevent damage to the coating and ship systems by any of its operations, procedures, or equipment.

In cases of unsatisfactory paint conditions (soft, blistered or peeling paint) or extreme levels of fouling (extremely heavy calcareous growth resulting from ineffective Anti-Fouling paint and/or too long an interval between cleanings), the designated Navy Hull Cleaning Representative is authorized to approve selective cleaning of the hull surface and/or leaving basal plate material on the surface, removal of which would result in removal of paint.

In the event propeller damage (e. g. erosion) prohibits attaining a 'B' finish (as defined in NSTM chapter 081), the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative shall be contacted for guidance. MSC may, on a case-by-case basis, waive requirements for surface finish for damaged propellers.

The contractor shall inspect the condition of the underwater hull and ship systems both before and after the cleaning operation as follows:

(a) The contractor, for his own protection, shall inspect the hull and appendages to determine the condition prior to cleaning and document on the pre-cleaning biofouling inspection data form.

(b) In the event underwater inspection reveals only light fouling, or in the event underwater inspection reveals excessive calcareous fouling, paint deterioration, or other gross defects affecting the operational capabilities of the ship, e.g., propeller damage, the contractor shall inform the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative and the Ship's Engineering Officer of the location, and request a decision to proceed or cancel the cleaning operation. The Ship's Chief Engineer, with advice from the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative, is authorized to cancel the cleaning operation based on the results of the contractor's inspection of the underwater hull condition.

A DETAILED LEVEL I INSPECTION OF THE SHIP’S HULL AND APPENDAGES IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TASK.

(c) Immediately upon completion of cleaning, the contractor shall inspect the running gear to determine the condition of the components. The contractor shall inspect, photograph, and document the general condition of each component of the running gear and any damage discovered shall be inspected and documented to the detail of a Level I inspection, as defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, “Inspections”, (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-170). The ship’s Chief Engineer, with advice from the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative, may request the contractor to perform a more detailed Level II inspection of the damage under Task 11.

(d) The contractor shall conduct a general inspection of the ship’s hull and appendages, document the general condition of each component, and any damage discovered shall be inspected and documented to the detail of a Level I inspection, as defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, “Inspections”, (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-170). The ship’s Chief Engineer, with advice from the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative, may request the contractor to perform a more detailed Level II inspection of the damage under Task 11.

(e) In either case, whether a cleaning was performed or canceled, these inspections shall be performed and recorded on the diver hull inspection data sheets and stored on the hull inspection database.

Experience to date has shown that interim cleaning and inspection of certain ship classes can be accomplished in less time than that is indicated below, unless delayed by unforeseen circumstances.

(a) AK-5158, ATF, ARS, AGOS, AGM, AGS, AO, HST, AOE, AOT, AS, AVB, AFSB, AH, AK, ASB, ESB, ESD, LCC, LPD, AKE, AKR, and all other ships not listed

2 work days

(b) EPF

5 work days

Task 03 - Level I Inspection and Documentation The contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to visually and quantitatively inspect record and document the condition of the ships underwater hull and associated ship systems to the detail of a Level I inspection, as defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, “Inspections”. Inspection shall include measurements, and color digital photography. This Task shall fully depict the physical condition of accessible component(s) and document the extent of any damage to the component(s). Color digital photography shall be focused, adequately illuminated; color balanced, and be free of turbidity.

Experience to date has shown that inspection of certain ship classes can be accomplished in less time than that indicated below, unless delayed by unforeseen circumstances.

(a) AK-5158, ATF, ARS, AGOS, AGM, AGS, AO, HST, AOE, AOT, AS, AVB, AFSB, AH, AK, ASB, ESB, ESD, LCC, LPD, AKE, AKR, and all other ships not listed

1 work day

(b) EPF

4 work days

TASK 03 SHALL ONLY BE DONE INCONJUNCTION WITH ANOTHER TASK (EXCLUDING TASK 01).

Task 04 - RESERVED:

Task 05 - RESERVED:

Task 06 - Multi-Brush Unit and Crew:

Task 06 is considered a “partial cleaning” Task under which the contractor shall provide one multi-brush unit, associated equipment, and one crew to perform work as directed by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative.

Task 07 - Single Brush Units and Crew:

Task 07 is considered a “partial cleaning” task under which the contractor shall provide two single brush hydraulic units, associated equipment, and one crew to perform work as directed by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative.

Task 08 - High Pressure Water Jet System and Crew:

The contractor shall provide one high-pressure water jet system (working pressure of 10,000 PSI) and crew to perform operations that include, but are not limited to sea chest, and/or bow thrusters as directed by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative.

Task 09 – Low Pressure Water Jet System and Crew:

The contractor shall provide one low pressure (working pressure range from 1,000 to 5,000-PSI water jet system (single-nozzle gun or lance)) and crew to perform operations that include, but are not limited to cleaning shaft bearing staves, and foul release coating systems, as directed by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative.

Task 10 - Minor Repairs:

Minor repairs are considered repairs that can normally be completed within three (3) working days or less. This task shall be used for work such as, but not limited to, minor propeller repair, replacement of missing or damaged cover/access plates, cofferdam installation and removal, rope guard repair, impressed current cathodic protection system component replacements, and minor sonar dome grooming. The contractor shall provide a crew of divers and the associated equipment to perform the work required hereunder. Associated equipment is considered all the equipment and tools normally carried in a diving company's inventory, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

2.1 Underwater oxygen arc burning and welding rig with welding machine,

2.2 Utility air compressor, hydraulic power unit, and underwater pneumatic and hand tools such as grinders, impact wrenches, drills, wrenches, torque wrenches, drivers, etc.,

2.3 Standard rigging equipment (e.g. chain falls, slings, shackles),

2.4 Underwater color photography system (Digital Camera).

Each repair procedure shall include preparation of a Technical Work document, as specified in the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (see http://www.submepp.navy.mil/jfmm/), and shall be submitted to the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative for approval prior to execution of the task. The approved repair procedure shall be included in the final report.

Task 11 - Inspection and Documentation:

Task 11-01 Level II Inspection and Documentation The contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to visually and quantitatively inspect, record, and document the condition of the ship systems(s) as directed by the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative and to the detail of a Level II inspection, as defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, “Inspections”. Inspection shall include precise measurements, and color digital photography or color video. This Task shall fully depict the physical condition of the component(s) and document the extent of any damage to the component(s). Color digital photography shall be focused, adequately illuminated; color balanced, and be free of turbidity. Color video shall be focused, adequately illuminated, color balanced. Digital photographs shall be composed to depict clearly the material condition being reported. Video images shall clearly depict the location of the subject relative to known ship feature(s), as well as close ups of the significant features being reported. The video shall include an audio recording of the diver’s narration of the inspection to include description of the location, size, and extent of damage. This task shall be used when specifically required and approved by the cognizant on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative.

Task 11-02 Visual Technical Inspection (Shallow Draft Vessels) The contractor shall provide equipment and qualified personnel to inspect and record the condition of propeller/water jets on ships and in accordance with NAVSEA’s propeller/propulsor Visual Technical Inspection (VTI) requirements. Inspection divers and data recorders shall be certified to perform the applicable VTI's.

This task shall apply to VTIs performed on vessels with a draft less than 40 feet.

Task 11-03 Visual Technical Inspection (Deep Draft Vessels) The contractor shall provide equipment and qualified personnel to inspect and record the condition of propeller/water jets on ships in accordance with NAVSEA’s propeller/propulsor Visual Technical Inspection (VTI) requirements. Inspection divers and data recorders shall be certified to perform the applicable VTI’s.

This task shall apply to VTIs performed on vessels with a draft greater than 40 feet.

Task 12 Non-Destructive Examinations The contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to conduct diver operated Non-Destructive Examination equipment (including Radiographic Testing (RT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Thickness (UT), and Dry Film Thickness (DFT)) of select areas of the ship hull, appendages or dome. Survey plan, procedure, equipment, and personnel shall meet requirements of Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, “Inspections”. NDT shall comply with ASNT-TC-1A and NAVSEA Technical Publication T9074-AS-GIB-010/271.

Task 13 - Underwater Coating Applications:

The contractor shall provide one crew and associated diving equipment, surface preparation and application equipment and materials to conduct coating repairs. The contractor shall inspect and quantitatively (square feet) document the extent of coating degradation prior to and following repairs. The contractor shall utilize color photographs to document the extent of all damage discovered and subsequent repairs. Repairs shall be accomplished in accordance with the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 20, “Painting and Fairing Compounds”, S0600-AA-PRO-200. COATING APPLICATIONS SHALL NOT BE ATTEMPTED WHEN WATER TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW 50 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.

Task 14 – Diver Tag-out Process:

The contractor shall provide one diver; without diving equipment, to support Ship System and Component Tag-outs for Work Authorization Form (WAF) initiation with ship and tag-out Repair Activity (RA) witness prior to commencing with the diving operation.

Task 15 – Diver and Associated Equipment:

The contractor shall provide one diver and associated diving equipment to support the required diving hours for the duration of the Task.

Task 16 – Tender and Associated Equipment:

The contractor shall provide one tender and associated equipment for the duration of the Task.

Task 17 - Underwater Hull Survey: Task 17-01 - Underwater Hull Survey:

The contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to conduct a hull survey to quantitatively inspect and record the material condition of the underwater hull. The underwater hull survey shall provide accurate and repeatable records of the structural material condition, coating condition, corrosion protection systems effectiveness, visual inspection, and measurement of discovered damage. This task shall be as follows:

(a) The contractor shall measure and record the hull plate thickness, hull coating thickness and hull electro- potential across the surveyed areas. Data measurements shall be evenly distributed across the surveyed surface and each reading shall be correlated to its relative hull position with an accuracy of no less than +/- 6-inches. A minimum of one measurement per square foot of wetted surface area surveyed shall be taken for the hull plate thickness data category. A minimum of one measurement per four square foot of wetted surface area surveyed shall be taken for the hull coating data category. A minimum of one measurement per four square feet of wetted surface area surveyed shall be taken for the hull electro-potential data category.

(b) The contractor shall visually record the surveyed surfaces utilizing color video system. The video shall be correlated to the relative hull positions.

(c) The contractor shall document all damage discovered utilizing a digital still imaging system.

The images shall be correlated to the relative hull positions and provide a visual reference of measure.

(d) The results of the hull survey shall be provided as an electronic report:

a. All data collected shall be accessible both graphically and in tabular form.

b. The data shall be analyzed and compared to design specifications and to measurements collected during previous survey(s).

c. Graphical display shall be in 2 dimensional layout. The 2 dimensional graphics shall be displayed with corresponding ship shell plate features.

d. The graphical display shall depict the ship structure and include an integrated data management function which displays the overall hull condition of each of the measurement channels (hull plate, hull coating, hull electro-potential) and the location of any digital images collected. Additionally, the individual measurements and images shall be directly accessible from the interactive graphics display.

e. The report shall include, in graphic, tabular and narrative form, the findings and recommendations from the data analysis and clearly identify the extent; in percentage of the area(s) surveyed, of system degradation (hull plate, coating thickness, and hull electro-potential) exceeding the design values (eg. 15 and 25%; as provided by MSC prior to commencing survey). Additionally the color graphics shall depict with a color scale gradient changes from design values.

f. Interactive graphics of inspection results shall include color gradient (diminution) display of measurements with automatic links to associated digital images and measurement data at the corresponding coordinate.

The hull survey performed on an individual ship shall establish the parameters for the hull structure, record the material condition, and generate an electronic map of the respective hull plating arrangement. An electronic digital map shall record these parameters for permanent reference and correlation to current and future data (measurements and images) collected over the life of the ship.

Experience to date has proven that the hull surveys of certain ship classes can be accomplished in less time than that indicated below, unless delayed by unforeseen circumstances.

(a) AK-5158, ATF, ARS, AGOS, AGM, AGS, HST, 5 work days,

(b) AS, AH, AK, ESB, ESD, LPD, and all other ships not listed 6 work days

(c) AKE, AKR, AO, AOE, AOT, LCC, AFSB, AH 8 work days

Each survey will require on-site equipment set-up and calibration, as well as possible modifications to that set-up and re-calibration during the course of the survey. This will be dependent on ship class, mooring requirements, and existing underwater acoustic conditions. Equipment set-up will include, but is not limited to, deployment and calibration of acoustic and manual positioning systems, assembly of pier-side handling equipment, and evaluating the impact of underwater acoustic characteristics of the surrounding environment.

Task 17-02 - Equipment Setup:

Each survey will require on-site equipment set-up and calibration, as well as possible modifications to that set-up and re-calibration during the course of the survey. This will be dependent on ship class, mooring requirements and existing underwater acoustic conditions. Equipment set-up will include, but is not limited to, deployment and calibration of acoustic and manual positioning systems, assembly of pier-side handling equipment, and evaluating the impact of underwater acoustic characteristics of the surrounding environment.

Task 18 - Premium Time:

Under certain circumstances of necessity, the contractor may be requested to perform work outside the normal workday or work week.

Task 18-01 – Standard Price Tasks:

Premium time will be paid in addition to the standard price Tasks (01 through 03, 13, and 17) when:

(a) Work is performed in excess of eight hours per day, during the normal work week, at the request of the on- scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative;

(b) Work performed on days outside the normal workweek and on holidays at the request of the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative.

(c) It is expected that ships shall be completed within the time frames set forth in Tasks 01 through 03, 13 and 17; therefore, premium time will not be paid unless the contractor is specifically requested to work in excess of eight hours per day, during the normal workweek, by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative.

Premium time will not be paid when the contractor elects to work beyond the normal workday or outside the normal workweek.

Task 18-02 – Hourly Rate Tasks:

Premium time will be paid in addition to the hourly rate for Tasks 06 through 12 for time in excess of the normal work day, during normal work week days, and all work performed outside the normal work week and holidays, if requested by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative.

Premium time will not be paid when the contractor elects to work beyond the normal workday or outside the normal workweek.

Task 19 - Delay/Standby:

The contractor may charge for Government-caused delays in hull cleaning and associated work, or in the event, the contractor's equipment is delayed at the fault of Government transport. The security requirements for base access (e.g., vehicle inspections); excluding time required for identification card/pass issuance, are considered delays.

Delays are associated with all operational Tasks (Tasks 01 through 17). The contractor shall record and report the duration and cause of each delay and the contract task(s) impacted.

Task 19-01 – Standard Price Tasks:

For standard price Tasks (01 through 03, 13 and 17), the contractor is not required to work beyond the normal work day or outside the normal work week (inclusive of any delay time) unless directed by the Government, in which case the delay time and the additional hours would be submitted at the Delay Rate and Premium Time; respectively. If the contractor at his own election chooses to work beyond the normal workday or outside the normal workweek (inclusive of any delay time), no additional compensation is allowed.

Task 19-02 – Per Unit Tasks:

For the Per Unit Tasks (07 through 12), any Government caused delay incurred during the normal workday or outside the normal workweek may interfere with productivity. The delays may be submitted at the delay rate and the Per Unit Tasks at the per unit rate (less any discounts if performed in conjunction with other standard price Tasks). The contractor is not required to work beyond the normal work day or outside the normal work week (inclusive of any delay time) unless so directed by the Government, in which case any Per Unit Tasks performed beyond the normal work day or outside the normal work week would be submitted at the Per Unit rate and Premium Time.

Task 19-03 – Standby:

During the normal workweek, four (4) hours standby charges may be claimed by the contractor in the event that a scheduled ship hull cleaning and associated service is cancelled after the contractor's crew has arrived at the worksite and no substitution is made.

Task 20 – CONUS Mobilization and Demobilization:

Mobilization and Demobilization are the total costs incurred by the contractor to move the equipment to and from work locations (outside the normal base of operations) within the CONUS. The Task 20-unit price is the sum total of all costs incurred per mile to mobilize and demobilize equipment required to complete the assigned task. The distance between points under Task 20 shall be determined by the “Defense Table of Official Distances (DTOD) program”. The costs for transportation, lodging, meals and incidental expenses for personnel will be in accordance with 48 CFR 31.205-45 Travel Costs. Any applicable costs eligible for billing under Task 20 shall be included in the TO quote.

The following areas are the normal base of operations and are not subject to mobilization/demobilization charges:

Zone A: Norfolk, Virginia and Mayport, Florida Zone B: San Diego, California

This Task is not applicable for work performed in:

Zone A - Region H

Zone B – Region D through H

Zone C – Regions A through D

Task 21 – Support Task – Overseas Travel, OCONUS Mobilization and Demobilization, and Consumable Materials:

Support tasks include costs incurred for overseas travel, mobilization and demobilization charges, and support and consumable items. Any applicable costs eligible for billing under Task 21 shall be included in the TO quote.

Cost associated with contractor training, CDRL preparation, and quality assurance are not authorized for reimbursement under Task 21.

Overseas Travel:

The contractor shall submit eligible expenses for subsistence costs incidental to all work performed in:

· Zone A, Region H

· Zone B, Region D (when the Hawaii based crew has been tasked to perform work in Hawaii or elsewhere in the Zone, provided MSC has requested both operations and approved the origin of each crew and equipment supporting the operation(s))

· Zone B, Region E (areas outside a 60 mile radius of Yokosuka, Japan)

· Zone B, Region H

· Zone C, Regions A through D (areas outside a 60 mile radius of the closest normal base of operations in Zone C) The contractor may submit costs for expediting fees when personnel are required to obtain work Visa’s and permits when the lead time is 30 days or less for work to be performed in a remote overseas location requiring such documents.

OCONUS Mobilization and Demobilization Any such costs require prior approval from MSC and/or the Contracting Officer.

TRANSPORTATION WILL NOT BE SUBMITTED AS A DISTINCT TASK FOR WORK PERFORMED IN ANY OTHER REGION OF ANY ZONE, UNLESS APPROVED BY MSC ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS FOR US CITIZENS REQUESTED TO SUPPORT WORK IN OVERSEAS LOCATIONS OR WHEN TASKED ACROSS ZONES.

Consumable Materials The contractor shall propose/quote the purchase or rental of support and consumable items (e.g. specialized equipment, technical services, paints, repair parts/tools not normally carried in inventory) at allowable cost in accordance with FAR part 31. Any such purchase or rental requires prior approval from MSC.

4.0 Deliverables

4.1 ANNUAL MANAGEMENT REPORT (CDRL A002)

The contractor shall analyze work performed under the contract and submit an annual report each fiscal year. This trend analysis shall consists of comparing percent changes in the quantities and cost incurred for each TO, task, ship class and region. Tabular data and graphics shall be used to display results by quarter and compare to the prior quarter. The results for each year report shall be compared to the prior year in the same manner. A narrative analysis and explanation shall be included for each table and graphic.

4.2 SHIP MAINTENANCE (CDRL A008)

Inspection results shall be thoroughly reviewed for technical accuracy. Material conditions and proposed recommended solution reported to MSC N7 and shall comply with NAVSEA 00C technically acceptable procedures published in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual. The 4790/2K’s are required when damage is initially discovered and reported. However, if the damage observed has increased over what was previously reported, then a new 4790/2K must be submitted. The 4790/2K must describe the present condition as well as indicate that the damage has increased.

4.3 INSPECTION/CLEANING DOCUMENTATION (CDRL A008)

The contractor shall submit all inspection reports, photographs and sketches used to document each Hull Cleaning and Associated Task to MSC's Technical Library for future reference. The operations shall be documented on the standard diver hull inspection data sheet format contained in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual. The contractor shall maintain the data for the length of this contract. The Government and its’ contractors may use this data for future analysis and trending. The raw data, figures, sketches and photographs shall be backed up and submitted to MSC's Technical Library no less than quarterly and the COR upon contract completions. The Inspection database shall maintain and track status of 4790/2K’s submitted in CDRL A008.

All unclassified data shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with best commercial practice.

Classified reports, data, and documentation shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with DOD Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information, DOD 5220.22-M dated 3 January 1991.

All reports shall contain the appropriate distribution statement on the cover page as well as in the footer of subsequent page of a report.

Data to be delivered by Integrated Digital Environment (IDE) or other electronic media shall be as specified in the contract.

5.0 General Requirements

5.1 TASK ORDER PROCESS

The contractor shall prepare a procurement package; to include, but not limited to, a complete and detailed cost estimate and supporting documentation for requested work under each TO for migration into MSC’s procurement management system. The prepared procurement package shall be submitted to MSC for review and approval. The contractor shall record invoicing data in MSC’s procurement management system.

Once the procurement package has been reviewed, a TO will be issued by the MSC Contracting Officer. For emergency situations, verbal orders are allowable and may only be issued by those MSC personnel stated in DFARS 252.216-7006 ORDERING.

5.2 RESERVED

5.3 Performance of Work on Nuclear Powered Vessels and Support Craft The physical performance of work on nuclear powered vessels and/or associated support craft under this contract shall be accomplished by contractor and subcontract personnel that are U.S. Citizens. Under no circumstances will foreign national be authorized to physically perform work on nuclear powered vessels and/or associated support craft under this contract. This shall apply to any person that dives on or under the vessel or requires access on board the vessel. Work on nuclear powered vessels and support craft shall require personnel to be trained and comply with the applicable radiological controls manual (NAVSEA 389-0288 or NAVSEA S9213-33-MMA-000).

5.4 Foreign National Contractor Work Visa

The contractor shall obtain all the necessary Visa’s and permits required by the United States for any Foreign Nationals that will be visiting the United States to perform work at any US Navy Installation under this contract.

5.5 Government Furnished Facilities/Services

For the convenience of the contractor and/or its subcontractors, the Government may provide certain facilities to store, and services to move, hull cleaning equipment necessary to support hull cleaning and associated work under this contract at or near the following Naval bases:

· Facilities in Norfolk, Virginia will typically be limited to 75ft of pier space to moor one diving boat.

· Facilities in San Diego, California will typically be limited to 75ft of pier space to moor one diving boat.

· Facilities at Pearl Harbor will typically be limited an outside laydown area sufficient for temporary storage (35’ x 22’) of vehicles and trailer-mounted cleaning…