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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) for the cleaning and sanitization of three sanitary tanks aboard a U.S. nuclear-powered fast attack submarine in dry dock. The RFQ number is N3904027Q3160 with a due date of November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. The contract is to be awarded on an "All or None" basis with CPARS evaluation procedures applied.

The primary work involves cleaning and sanitizing Sanitary Tanks No. 1, 2, and 3 in accordance with the Statement of Work specifications. Tank No. 1 has a capacity of 1,850 gallons and requires removal of calcium buildup; Tank No. 2 (2,350 gallons) contains solidified grease and requires extensive scraping and degreasing; Tank No. 3 (800 gallons) may contain grease film. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, personal protective equipment, and consumables. Work must meet SSPC-SP 1 cleanliness standards and include bacteriological testing with specific limits (E. coli less than 235 CFU/100 mL and Enterococci less than 61 CFU/100 mL). The period of performance is February 8, 2027, through July 7, 2027, with core work hours Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM ET, including a 30-minute lunch break. The contractor must submit multiple deliverables including a Quality Management System, bacteriological test results, personnel roster, work completion letter, detailed schedule, daily status reports, and a technical work document. Payment terms and F.O.B. destination basis must be specified by the offeror. Evaluation factors include technical acceptability, relevant experience (two projects within the last five years), adherence to schedule, and price as best value. All offers must include pricing for all line items; failure to do so results in rejection. The government will provide temporary system support services, rigging, training, and work control administration. Contractors must be U.S.-owned with all personnel being U.S. citizens, comply with confined space and marine chemist requirements, obtain appropriate security clearances and badges, and adhere to extensive environmental, safety, and hazardous waste management regulations.

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THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

PLEASE PROVIDE DELIVERED PRICES, AVAILABILITY, AND PRICE SOURCE WITH QUOTE

REFERENCE # N3904027Q3160 DUE DATE: 11/04/2026 10:00 AM ET

From: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Your company info:

William (Bill) V. LeDuc III NAME:

Contracting, Code 410.2 POC:

Kittery, ME 03904 (P) PHONE: 207-994-4935 Email:

Email: william.v.leduciii.civ@us.navy.mil Cage Code:

BUSINESS SIZE (circle one): SMALL LARGE PAYMENT TERMS ______%______DAYS

MOBILIZATION TIME: _________ARO PRICES DERIVED FROM (CHECK ONE)

F.O.B. DESTINATION, Y____N____ ___COMMERCIAL PRICE LIST DATED

IF NO, SHIPPING COST__________. ___INTERNAL PRICE LIST DATED

___OTHER ( PLEASE EXPLAIN )

Please indicate your preferred payment method by checking one of the options below. Payment options available are WAWF and GCPC: Government Commercial Purchase Card (up to $100,000). Please ensure that you register for WAWF (www.wawftraining.com) GCPC_____ WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) _____

*Please note that purchase card orders are not paid up front. Once material is received, a Government cardholder may be contacted for purchase card information.

_X__ If checked, to be awarded on an “All or None” basis, and CPARS evaluation procedures apply.

YOUR SIGNATURE___________________________________DATE________________________

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY Unit Price Total

Cleaning and Sanitization of Sanitary Tanks No. 1, 2 and 3 in accordance with the Statement of Work.

1 Job

Contract Data Requirement List- Exhibit A consists of the CDRL which shall be provided in accordance with the

Statement of Work.

1 Set

NSP

NSP

A001 Data Item A001 - Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with paragraph 5.2 of the SOW.

1 Each NSP NSP

A002 Data Item A002 - Bacteriological Test Results in accordance with paragraph 2.5.4 and 5.3 of the SOW.

As Requested

NSP NSP

A003 Data Item A003- Contractor’s Personnel Roster in accordance with paragraph 5.4 of the SOW

1 Each NSP NSP

A004 Data Item A004- Work Completion Certification Letter in accordance with paragraph 5.6 of the SOW

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

N3904027Q3160

A005 Data Item A005- Planned Schedule of Work in accordance with paragraph 4.4.1.6 of the SOW

As Requested

NSP NSP

A006 Data Item A006- Daily Status Report in accordance with paragraph 4.4.1.7 of the SOW

As Requested

NSP NSP

A007 Data Item A007- Technical Work Document in accordance with paragraph 1.2.2 of the SOW.

Period of Performance: 02/08/2027 – 07/07/2027 Place of performance is: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY)- Kittery, ME For evaluation purposes, please provide any applicable procedures and technical information. If no information is provided, your quotation may be determined to be unresponsive.

Please provide published commercial labor rates and breakdown of total prices, if applicable, for Price Justification purposes.

See below for Detailed Statement of Work and Applicable Clauses.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1- OPSEC Encl 2_redacted

Attachment 2- Wage Determination

Attachment 3- QASP matrix

Attachment 4- QASP

Exhibit A_redacted

Please Note:

The process used to clean the Sanitary Tanks shall be determined by the Contractor and submitted for approval as part of proposal, to best accomplish the task in a safe and timely manner. PNSY OSH and Environmental Code

106 and PNSY System Matter Expert (SME) Code 250 engineering must review and approve Contractor’s proposed cleaning procedure prior to implementation.

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. Introduction

1.1. Location - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) requires the cleaning and sanitization/disinfection of three (3) Sanitary Tanks aboard a United States Nuclear-powered Fast Attack Submarine while in Dry Dock at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery ME.

1.2. Requirement - PNSY requires the cleaning and sanitization of Sanitary Tanks No. 1, 2 and 3 in accordance with the specifications contained herein. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, management, supervision, tools, transportation, shipping, material/parts, consumables, personal protective equipment (PPE) and equipment necessary to perform tank cleaning requirements specified in this statement of work to include but not limited to:

1.2.1. All equipment, including lines, fittings and hoses, required in the cleaning of the Sanitary Tanks shall be provided by the Contractor. The Government will not be responsible for providing any of this equipment.

1.2.1.1. The Contractor shall pump Sanitary Tank contents at least 400-feet from Ship’s Sanitary Tank location off submarine to a separate temporary external storage tank, with ability to contain human waste/sewage. Best practice has been to expect pumping from the Ship’s tanks into a separate external temporary storage tank located at either the topside or within or outside the Dry Dock. External temporary storage tank(s) are required to adhere to PNSY and local regulations and are subject to review and approval by the PNSY Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Environmental Office Code 106.

1.2.1.2. The Contractor’s pressure washing equipment used shall be located at least 400-feet from Ship’s Sanitary Tank location off submarine, at either topside or within or outside the Dry Dock.

1.2.1.3. The Contractor’s hoses shall be appropriately marked per Code of Federal Regulations, Title 33, Chapter I, Subchapter O, Part 154 –Facilities Transferring Oil or Hazardous Material in Bulk, Subpart C – Equipment Requirements, Section

154.500 – Hose Assemblies and shall only be used for sanitary tank cleaning (e.g., 1- 1/2 inch CAM lock quick-disconnect water hoses).

1.2.1.4. The Contractor shall maintain their worksite in reasonable condition of cleanliness, with contractor policing of worksite to remove contractor-generated waste and industrial debris occurring during shift worked. All contractor tank cleaning equipment and materials are required to be removed from the ship at end of shift each day.

1.2.2. The Contractor shall provide a Technical Work Document (TWD) that identifies the step-by-step procedure for accomplishing the work to PNSY Code 246 Work Control Group (WCG) to determine if proper work controls are in place and process Work Authorization Form (WAF) before commencing work. (CDRL A007)

1.2.2.1. Contractor-TWDs that are authorized by PNSY, as the Lead Maintenance Activity (LMA), are mandatory and shall be present at the work site when performing each and all phases of work.

1.2.2.2. Contractor operating procedures are subject to review by the PNSY OSH and Environmental Office Code 106.

1.2.3. The Contractor shall work in accordance with requirements of NAVSEAINST 4350.2, Contract Work Onboard Nuclear Powered Ships.

1.3. Capacity and Description of Sanitary Tanks:

Tank Approximate Capacity Cleaning Options1 Description

Sanitary Tank No. 1

1,850 gallons cubic ft

Hot water pressure wash or bacterial culture

Storage tank for human waste (sewage).

Sanitary Tank No. 2

2,350 gallons cubic ft

Hot water pressure wash or bacterial culture or tank heating or caustic soda

Storage tank for kitchen waste and wastewater from the ship’s laundry.

Tank contains large amounts of solidified grease.

Sanitary Tank No. 3

800 gallons 106 cubic ft

Hot water pressure wash or bacterial culture

Storage tank for human waste (sewage) and some kitchen waste.

Tank may contain some solidified grease/grease film.

Note 1. Cleaning process used for tank shall be per paragraph 2.3 requirements.

2. Contractor Responsibilities

2.1. Base and Boat Access:

2.1.1. Contractor must be U.S.-owned and be able to provide proof via a DD Form 2345 or other such acceptable documentation prior to contract award. All personnel performing work on this contract must be U.S. citizens and must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship prior to being granted escorted access to the worksite.

2.1.2. A NAVSEA Standard Access Control Badge will be issued based on the contract in order to access the NAVSEA Controlled Industrial Area (CIA) or any NAVSEA space.

2.1.2.1. If the contractor does not have a Facility or Personnel security clearance level and DISS access, a Visit Authorization Letter (VAL) shall be signed and submitted by the Contractor's Facilities Manager verifying U.S. Citizenship.

2.1.2.2. VAL is verified by PNSY Pass /ID Office personnel at 207-438-6852, 2135, 2665 or 2614.

2.1.3. Prior to arrival, the Contractor Facility Manager shall forward a copy of their Contract VAL to include Point of Contact (POC) information to PNSY Security Services Division C/1123

Industrial Security. Upon acceptance of the information provided, the Pass/ID office will be authorized to issue contractor personnel a green contractor NAVSEA SACB.

2.1.4. Personnel must provide two forms of ID. One of which must prove US Citizenship in order to access the NAVSEA CIA or any other NAVSEA spaces. Documents: a valid REAL ID compliant driver’s license, passport, birth certificate or government CAC. All documents must be active.

No expired documents will be accepted.

2.1.5. Employees will need to fill out and bring with them a SECNAV 5512/1 in order for the individual to be vetted and granted a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) pass or credential to allow access to the base.

2.1.6. ALL Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) with cameras are authorized however, contractor personnel are prohibited from taking photos, video or audio recording on board PNSY, including, but not limited to:to cell phones, laptops and tablets with cameras.

2.1.6.1. No PEDs of any kind, including cell phones without cameras, are allowed on board submarines.

2.1.7. The Contractor shall be required to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with PNSY and Ship’s Force before being allowed to work on the submarine.

2.2. Tank Access / Info:

2.2.1. Sanitary Tanks are deemed confined spaces.

2.2.2. The Contractor shall be responsible for confined space atmospheric testing (gas free certification) for their personnel, prior to entry to the sanitary tank for cleaning and during cleaning in accordance with Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1915, SUBPART B.

2.2.2.1. Confined Space atmospheric testing performed by PNSY or other Navy Gas Free Engineering personnel, and the resultant certifications created by those, are valid only for Government personnel, not Contractors.

2.2.3. The Contractor shall access each of the Sanitary Tanks through an oval manhole cover (approximately 15” X 18” in size).

2.2.3.1. Location of the Sanitary Tank No. 1 manhole cover is located on the side of the tank.

2.2.3.2. Location of the Sanitary Tank No. 2 and Sanitary Tank No. 3 manhole covers are located on the top of the tank.

2.2.4. There are two (2) flexible piping connections at the top of Sanitary Tank No. 1 (PL-38 and PL- 58).

2.2.4.1. If the Contractor needs these disconnected/opened, the Contractor shall provide 14 days minimum notice to PNSY Project Management Team prior to the start on tank cleaning.

2.2.4.2. PNSY will be responsible for opening the piping connections in accordance with Paragraph 3.1.8.

2.3. Cleaning Process and Cleanliness Requirements:

2.3.1. The Contractor’s process used to clean the Sanitary Tanks shall be approved by PNSY OSH and Environmental Code 106 and PNSY System Matter Expert (SME) Code 250 engineering prior to implementation.

2.3.2. Underlying paint and tank structure, including hangers, piping, hinges, tank level indicator (TLI) shall not be damaged. At a minimum the Contractor shall clean the Sanitary Tanks as outlined below:

2.3.2.1. Clean all tanks to be free of all wastes and all loose material. All piping, hangers, backside of access cover (including hinges) and tank level indicator (TLI) coil shall be free of all wastes and all loose material.

2.3.2.2. Use only pressure washing and hand tools to clean the sanitary tanks. Power tools (needle guns, etc.) are not permitted.

2.3.2.3. If hot water pressure washing cleaning method is used, the water temperature shall be monitored continuously. The Contractor must be able to maintain a water temperature between a minimum of 105 °F and a maximum of 118 °F for 20 hours.

The temperature may be raised to 200 °F for the final four (4) hours of cleaning. If at any time, the temperature rises above 205 °F, the Contractor shall IMMEDIATELY secure the heating equipment and contact Ship's Force and PNSY Project Team Management.

2.3.3. The Contractor shall clean all tanks to the Society for Protective Coatings Surface Preparation Standard No. 1 (SSPC-SP 1). The Contractor shall clean using non-petroleum based Solvents/Cleaners to achieve the cleanliness level of SSPC-SP 1.

2.3.3.1. Sanitary Tank No. 1: Calcium type buildup should be expected throughout the tank.

Remove all debris from the bottom of the tank.

2.3.3.2. Sanitary Tank No. 2: It should be expected that 100 to 400 square feet of loose and flaking epoxy paint on the tank's steel structure requires removal to the steel substrate.

2.3.3.2.1. Light scraping with putty knives, steel bristle brushes and/or similar tools shall be accomplished, as required, to ensure removal of all grease and grease film on the interior surfaces as well as underlying grease behind loose and flaking paint.

2.3.3.2.2. Loose, flaking and blistering paint is sufficient cause to suspect underlying grease and shall be removed as part of the cleaning process.

2.3.3.2.3. In addition to power washing, hand wiping with rags and degreasing agents shall be required to achieve the desired level of cleanliness in Sanitary Tank No. 2.

2.3.3.3. Sanitary Tank No. 3: Light scraping with putty knives, steel bristle brushes and/or similar tools shall be accomplished, as required, to ensure removal of all grease and grease film on the interior surfaces as well as underlying grease behind loose and flaking paint.

2.3.3.3.1. Loose, flaking and blistering paint is sufficient cause to suspect underlying grease and shall be removed as part of the cleaning process.

2.3.3.3.2. In addition to power washing, hand wiping with rags and degreasing agents shall be required to achieve the desired level of cleanliness in Sanitary Tank No. 3.

2.4. Sanitization / Disinfection of the Tanks:

2.4.1. The Contractor shall notify the PNSY Project Management Team and Code 133 Inspector 24 hours prior to the addition of the disinfecting/sanitizing solution to each Sanitary Tank. The Contractor shall provide follow-up confirmation to Code 133 Inspector at the start of the shift on the day of the inspection request.

2.4.1.1. Code 133 Inspector will observe the addition of the sanitizing/disinfecting solution to each Sanitary Tank.

2.4.2. The Contractor’s cleaning process shall be completed in accordance with the below steps:

2.4.2.1. Each Tank shall be pumped to low suction and then filled 1/2 full with fresh (potable) water prior to being sanitized/disinfected.

2.4.2.2. The sanitizing/disinfecting solution shall be added to a tank only after the tank is filled 1/2 full of fresh (potable) water.

2.4.2.3. The Required Amounts of Sanitizing / Disinfecting Solution:

2.4.2.3.1. Sanitary Tank No. 1: A minimum of 14 gallons 3 qt of 5% liquid sodium hypochlorite or 7 gallons 2 qt of 10% liquid sodium hypochlorite shall be used.

2.4.2.3.2. Sanitary Tank No. 2: A minimum of 18 gallons 3 qt of 5% liquid sodium hypochlorite or 9 gallons 2 qt of 10% liquid sodium hypochlorite shall be used.

2.4.2.3.3. Sanitary Tank No. 3: A minimum of 6 gallons 2 qt of 5% liquid sodium hypochlorite or 3 gallons 1 qt of 10% liquid sodium hypochlorite shall be used.

2.4.2.4. After adding the sanitizing/disinfecting solution to a tank, the Contractor shall fill the tank with fresh (potable) water to full capacity and allowed to sit for a minimum of four ( 4 ) hours.

2.4.2.5. The Contractor shall ensure that the sanitizing/disinfecting solution is evenly mixed into all the water in a tank so that all surfaces are sanitized/disinfected for the entire hold period of four ( 4 ) hours. The Contractor shall then pump the sanitary tank to low suction to a separate external tank after the hold period.

2.4.2.6. Following pump down, the Contractor shall either fill the tank with fresh (potable) water and allowed to sit for a minimum of one (1) hour or wash the tank down with a low- pressure wash to remove remaining sanitizing/disinfecting solution. The Contractor shall then pump the sanitary tank to low suction to a separate external tank.

2.4.2.7. The Contractor shall ensure that any biodegradable detergent utilized within the hot water pressure washer unit maintains a pH level between 9 and 13.

2.4.2.8. The Contractor shall perform final tank cleaning post sanitization/disinfection and fresh (potable) water wash down to achieve SSPC SP-1 cleanliness.

2.4.2.8.1. The Contractor shall utilize a hot water pressure washer unit with biodegradable detergent as the primary method for final tank cleaning.

2.4.2.8.2. The Contractor shall not direct the high-pressure water jet toward the tank level indicating devices or temporary vent duct intakes.

2.4.2.8.3. The Contractor shall continuously pump down and dewater the tank during all washing and rinsing operations to prevent accumulation.

2.4.2.8.4. The Contractor shall perform manual hand scraping, scrubbing with long handled brushes and scrapers, or hand wiping with rags and biodegradable detergent as necessary to remove persistent residues and achieve the SSPC SP-1 standard.

2.4.3. Restrictions on use of alternative sanitizing/disinfecting processes. No alternative sanitizing / disinfecting process may be used without written approval by PNSY. Any alternative sanitizing / disinfecting process must be submitted to PNSY for review by PNSY Contracts and PNSY Code 250 Engineering SME.

2.5. Bacteriological Testing:

2.5.1. After sanitization/disinfection and low-pressure wash down, the Contractor shall have samples taken of the washwater runoff in each Sanitary Tank for bacteriological testing.

2.5.1.1. The samples shall be taken from washwater runoff at or near the bottom of each Sanitary Tank so that the sample(s) for each tank contains washwater from all parts of the tank.

2.5.2. The Contractor shall notify the PNSY Project Management Team and Code 133 Inspector 24 hours prior to taking samples for bacteriological testing for each Sanitary Tank. The Contractor shall provide follow-up confirmation to Code 133 Inspector at the start of the shift on the day of the sample extraction.

2.5.2.1. The Code 133 Inspector will observe the taking of samples for bacteriological testing for each Sanitary Tank.

2.5.3. The Contractor shall submit the samples to an independent testing laboratory for bacteriological testing to certify that sanitization/disinfection of each Sanitary Tank has been satisfactorily accomplished and is safe for personnel. The results of bacteriological testing for each Sanitary Tank shall be reported.

2.5.3.1. Do not test for Total Coliform. Test for the presence of E.COLI or ENTEROCOCCI.

Limits for CFU :

2.5.3.1.1. Level of E.COLI must be less than 235 CFU / 100 mL

2.5.3.1.2. Level of ENTEROCOCCI must be less than 61 CFU / 100 mL.

2.5.4. Certified copies of the bacteriological test results shall be provided to the PNSY Project Management Team, the PNSY Contracting Office Code 420 surveillance POC, the PNSY Code 133 Inspector prior to inspection of each Sanitary Tank cleanliness by the PNSY Code 133 Inspector. (CDRL A002)

2.6. Inspection:

2.6.1. Acceptance or re-work/re-cleaning of a Sanitary Tank will be based on inspection by PNSY Code 133 or, if required, by PNSY Code 250 qualified Inspector to meet SSPC-SP 1 cleanliness and bacteriological testing requirements.

2.6.2. The Contractor shall be present at the Sanitary Tank during the PNSY Code 133 inspection of the tank.

2.6.3. Rework/re-cleaning of a Sanitary Tank, to meet minimum acceptable standards, shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

2.6.4. PNSY Code 133 Inspectors shall not be requested until the Contractor has all cleaning work complete for a Sanitary Tank.

2.6.4.1. The Contractor may request one (1) inspection per tank per day and shall notify the PNSY Project Management Team when each Sanitary Tank is ready for inspection.

2.6.5. If a tank fails PNSY Code 133 inspection more than once, a penalty of 5% of total CLIN value will be charged to the Contractor per failure.

2.7. Removal of Anodes:

2.7.1. If anodes are present in a Sanitary Tank, the Contractor shall be required to remove the anodes prior to final cleaning.

2.7.1.1. The anodes are approximately 3” W x 12” L x 1-1/4” thick and weigh approximately 12 pounds.

2.7.1.2. The anodes are bolted in place by 1/2” nuts and washers.

Any anodes removed to facilitate work shall be turned over to PNSY Project personnel for proper handling, storage and disposal if necessary.

2.7.2. Sanitary Tank No. 1: If anodes are installed in Sanitary Tank No. 1 there will be approximately 10 anodes.

2.7.3. Sanitary Tank No. 2: If anodes are installed in Sanitary Tank No. 2 there will be approximately 19 anodes.

2.7.4. Sanitary Tank No. 3: If anodes are installed in Sanitary Tank No. 3 there will be approximately 3 anodes.

2.8. Environmental/Safety Requirements:

2.8.1. The Contractor shall ensure that on-site Contractor personnel shall attend all PNSY provided training (e.g. 6010, hot work, security, confined spaces and cleanliness) prior to starting work on the ship as requested by PNSY.

2.8.2. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining their own Marine Chemist to test Sanitary Tank atmospheres and to provide Marine Chemist certification for the cleaning operations.

2.8.2.1. Certification provided by Contractor's Marine Chemists for Contractor personnel only.

The certification shall be posted outside each Sanitary Tank.

2.8.2.2. Contractor personnel shall not enter any Sanitary Tank unless it has been posted with a valid Marine Chemist’s Certificate by the Contractor’s Marine Chemist that indicates that the tank has been tested and found to be safe for entry in accordance with 29 CFR 1915, Subpart B.

2.8.2.3. Personnel that enter Sanitary Tanks must be confined space certified per NAVSEA Technical Manual S6470-AA-SAF-010.

2.8.3. Ventilation is required during all phases of the cleaning process for each Sanitary Tank.

During the various steps in the Sanitary Tank cleaning process, the PNSY Temporary Ventilation Shop 99 may be requested to provide exhaust ventilation to the sanitary tank openings, tank-deodorizing vent, and inside the Sanitary Tank. Ventilation shall be as specified on the Contractor’s confined space certificate by the Contractor's Marine Chemist. Ventilation shall also be in accordance with the requirements listed below.

2.8.3.1. Ventilation shall be sufficient to capture any and all gases and vapors discharging from the Sanitary Tank.

2.8.3.1.1. Ventilation at the Sanitary Tank openings must be operating before any attempt is made to open the tank.

2.8.3.1.2. Exhaust ventilation at the Sanitary Tank opening may be discontinued once ventilation inside the tank is started.

2.8.3.2. All ventilation must exhaust outside the ship in a manner, which shall preclude re-circulation of gases or vapors and potential exposure to any shipyard or shipboard personnel.

2.8.4. The Contractor shall maintain continuous aeration within the tank during the application of bacterial products to ensure optimal aerobic growth and enzyme production. While some bacterial products have facultative anaerobic bacteria (which grow and produce enzymes in a reduced oxygen environment), the growth and activity of these bacteria are slower than aerobic bacteria. The Contractor shall construct the aeration system with discharge holes located only in the horizontal runs near the bottom of the tank. No discharge holes shall be present on the vertical runs to minimize surface foaming. The Contractor shall install an additional aeration line for any tank with a capacity of 2,000 gallons or more.

2.8.4.1. The Contractor shall provide aeration capacity sufficient to create an agitation effect in the tank (e.g., system that generates around 50 cfm of air at 60 psi). The Contractor shall ensure that the Sanitary Tank does not become pressurized.

2.8.4.2. The Contractor shall establish and maintain exhaust ventilation during tank aeration of a rate of at least 150 cfm more than the amount of aeration air going into the tank.

2.8.5. The Contractor shall be responsible for specifying, and assuring that its personnel wear, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering and working in Sanitary Tanks.

Such PPE shall minimally include respiratory protection, impermeable gloves, boots, and body protection, as well as eye, face, and head protection, as applicable (e.g., for handling bacteria cultures and calcium hypochlorite).

2.8.5.1. The Contractor shall provide an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved emergency potable water eyewash and shower system and ensure that this system is immediately available near all operations involving the dispensing and use of bacteria cultures or hazardous chemicals.

2.8.5.2. Breathing air used by personnel shall be in accordance with NAVSEA Technical Manual S9510-AB-ATM-010 Nuclear Powered Submarine Atmosphere Control Manual and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 29, Subtitle B, Chapter XVII, Part 1910 - OSH Standards, Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment, Section

1910.134 - Respiratory Protection.

2.8.6. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that its personnel maintain the proper medical precautions, including vaccinations, for the hazards of the work contained in this Statement of Work.

2.8.6.1. Contractor Personnel that enter Sanitary Tanks prior to the completion of cleaning/ disinfecting, or who work with sewage contaminated equipment must be medically qualified in MES 702 (wastewater worker) per NAVMED P-5010, Chapter 7.

2.8.6.2. Contractor personnel must be medically qualified in MES 716 (respirator use certification exam) to wear a respirator.

2.8.7. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable sections of 29 CFR 1915, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 33, Chapter I, Subchapter O, Part 154 –Facilities Transferring Oil or Hazardous Material in Bulk, Subpart C – Equipment Requirements, Section 154.500 – Hose Assemblies and Naval Ships' Technical Manual (NSTM) S9086-WK-STM-010, Chapter 670, Stowage, Handling, and Disposal of Hazardous General Use Consumables.

2.8.8. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all waste and wastewater used in and taken from the Sanitary Tanks off PNSY premises.

2.8.8.1. The Contractor’s disposal of all waste and wastewater shall be in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.

2.8.8.2. The Contractor shall provide the intended disposal locations to PNSY Code 106.3 for approval before any waste or wastewater is removed from PNSY for disposal.

2.8.8.3. The Contractor shall also provide all correspondence with PNSY Code 106.3 to the PNSY Project Management Team and the PNSY Code 250 SME.

2.8.8.4. No discharge is to be allowed to enter the dry dock drainage system.

2.8.8.5. The Contractor shall establish a clean-up station as close as possible to prevent tracking contamination around the ship. Contractor personnel shall remove protective clothing immediately upon leaving the Sanitary Tank and bag protective clothing for return to a laundry facility or for disposal. Protective clothing to be laundered shall be segregated by clothing type and laundered or cleaned with hot water and detergent.

2.8.8.6. The Contractor shall remove solid waste material in securely taped double poly bags, properly identified as Sanitary Tank sludge, and dispose of per local instructions.

The securely taped double poly bags must be sealed and marked to indicate that the contents are contaminated with sewage if applicable, before removal from the job site.

2.8.9. Hazardous materials used in the cleaning of, and all waste products or water used in or taken from a Sanitary Tank shall not be stored on board the ship, outside a Sanitary Tank, for more than one (1) hour. These items may be kept on board ship for longer periods of time only when accompanied by Contractor personnel.

2.8.10. The Contractor shall immediately contain, clean up, and sanitize all spills of Sanitary Tank waste, including cleaning fluids used in or taken from a Sanitary Tank, regardless of whether the spill occurs inside or outside of a tank.

2.8.10.1. The Contractor shall immediately notify PNSY Project Management Team and PNSY Code 106.3 (207-438-1177) of all spills. The Contractor shall bear all cleanup costs associated with spill response.

2.8.10.2. The Contractor shall execute all spill response in accordance with 40 CFR 300 and applicable Federal, State, and local spill response procedures. The Contractor shall execute all verbal and written notifications as required by Federal (40 CFR 355), State, and local regulations/Navy Instructions.

2.8.10.3. An emergency sewage spill is defined as a spill that is more than 10 gallons and cannot be cleaned up quickly or any spill that releases sewage into a waterway.

2.8.11. The Contractor shall protect the work area adjacent to each Sanitary Tank opening from the cleaning operation by use of plastic, waterproof protective cover-up that prevents spilling, splashing, and spraying of materials to adjacent areas due to tank cleaning operations. The Contractor shall keep the immediate work area clean of all trade litter and debris caused by the cleaning evolution.

2.8.12. Personnel shall not consume food, beverages (except clean drinking water) , or utilize tobacco products of any kind onboard the ship. The Contractor shall strictly prohibit the storage or consumption of food or tobacco products in areas where potential contamination by hazardous materials, such as bacteria cultures or sewage, exists.

2.8.13. The Contractor shall ensure service leads (cables, hoses, and lines) that cross watertight boundaries are controlled, tagged, and identified in accordance with NAVSEA Technical Manual 8010, Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention and authorized by the PNSY Temporary Services Coordinator.

2.8.13.1. The Contractor shall ensure service leads through ship’s Critical Passageways are approved by the PNSY Project Team Ship’s Fire and Safety Officer (SFSO) or the SFSO’s designated representative.

2.8.13.2. The Contractor shall ensure that service leads passing through ship’s Critical and Protected Passageways are restrained, in accordance with NAVSEA Technical Manual 8010, Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention.

2.8.13.3. The Contractor shall ensure that service leads passing through ship’s cross watertight boundaries (i.e., hatches) will utilize quick disconnect fittings in accordance with NAVSEA Technical Manual 8010, Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention.

3. Government Responsibilities

3.1. PNSY will be responsible for the following:

3.1.1. The Government will give the Contractor a minimum notice of 5 days before service is required.

3.1.2. The Government will provide temporary system support service connections (i.e., lighting, fresh water, service air, breathing air, ventilation, electrical power).

3.1.3. The Government will be responsible for granting permission to pass service lines through access hatches (quick disconnect fittings and ID tags will be utilized).

3.1.4. The Government will provide rigging services.

3.1.5. The Government will provide necessary shipyard training to gain access to the CIA and the ship as required such as ship’s safety (6010), hot work, security, confined spaces and cleanliness.

3.1.6. PNSY maintains responsibility for centralized work control and the Work Authorization Form (WAF) log in accordance with NAVSHIPYD PTSMH INST 4730.14, Submarine Work and Test Manual Section 2.1, Work Authorization Form Procedures. The requirements of tag-out bill of S0400-AD-URM-010/TUM are mandatory for all shipboard work. PNSY, as the LMA for Contractors and Work Control, shall control all tag-out actions using NAVSHIPYD PTSMH INST 4730.14, Submarine Work and Test Manual Section 2.4, Tag-out User’s Manual.

3.1.6.1. PNSY will perform the duties of the Repair Activity regarding processing the WAF for the Contractor.

3.1.6.2. PNSY will review the Contractor’s TWDs and generate a PNSY Contractor TWD (or C-TWD) Form based on the job description. The C-TWD form will become the authorizing document for the Contractor to commence work.

3.1.6.3. Code 246 WCG will determine if the Contractor TWD Form is covered under an existing WAF and tag-out boundary or if a new WAF needs to be processed.

3.1.7. Sanitary Tanks will only be opened and closed by Ship’s Force or PNSY personnel.

3.1.8. Sanitary Tank No. 1 Access Note: There are two flexible piping connections at the top of Sanitary Tank No. 1 (PL-38 and PL-58). As stated in Paragraph 2.2.1.1, after notification from Contractor, Government will disconnect/open PL-38 and PL-58.

3.1.9. SSPC-SP 1 cleanliness inspection services will be provided by PNSY Code 133 or, if required, by PNSY Code 250 qualified Inspector.

3.1.10. The Ship will be responsible for the following:

3.1.11. Control access to the Ship and its designated spaces.

3.1.12. Providing tagging and un-tagging of ship’s systems to support the work. PNSY will coordinate tag-outs with the ship as required.

3.1.13. Sanitary Tanks will only be opened and closed by Ship’s Force or PNSY personnel.

3.2. Inspection of the Work:

3.2.1. Government will be responsible for tagging out of the Sanitary Tanks.

3.2.2. PNSY Inspection of Tank Cleanliness. PNSY acceptance of a Sanitary Tank's cleanliness will be as determined by a PNSY Code 133 or, if assigned, PNSY Code 250 qualified Inspector to meet SSPC-SP 1 cleanliness.

4. Schedule and Work Hours

4.1. Period of Performance (POP):

4.1.1. The estimated POP shall be [TBD - DD00 to RM00]

4.2. Core Work Hours at PNSY

4.2.1. Core work hours at PNSY are Monday through Friday 0630 – 1500 with a 30-minute lunch from 1130 – 1200. Weekends, holidays and extended workday hours are determined and approved by the PNSY Project Superintendent. The Ship’s Commanding Officer determines and sets the Ship’s duty hours.

4.2.2. Any Contractor work that is planned outside these core hours must be submitted for approval in advance to the PNSY Project Management Team within 24 hours.

4.3. The Contractor shall coordinate the work effort on a daily basis with the PNSY Project Management Team to prevent changing situations on board ships from causing delays and disruptions to the work.

4.4. Contractor Work Schedules / Plans:

4.4.1. Working schedules/plans for Contractors accomplishing cleaning of Sanitary Tanks must be flexible and allow for a minimum of 10% - 30% loss of time. This planned loss of time includes allowances for:

4.4.1.1. Interference from other ongoing work due to the confined and restrictive environment of a submarine and dry dock.

4.4.1.2. Briefings and training required by Department of Defense, U.S. Naval and/or OSHA regulations for Contractor personnel.

4.4.1.3. Initial issue and any required re-issuing of security passes and badges for Contractor personnel, vehicles and/or equipment.

4.4.1.4. Security checks-identification verification of Contractor personnel, vehicles and their equipment entering or on the submarine base, shipyard, dry-dock and/or submarine.

4.4.1.5. Stoppage of work in response to security violations which may or may not be attributed to this contracted work.

4.4.1.5.1. An increase in security level instituted throughout the submarine base, shipyard, dry-dock and/or submarine.

4.4.1.5.2. Disruptions due to drills, shifting berths, inspections, delay in obtaining access, and operation of equipment are to be expected and are considered to be normal rather than unusual occurrences during the performance of work under this contract.

4.4.1.5.3. Scheduled and unscheduled training sessions for the ship's crew which may temporarily shut down work on the boat as well as makes Ship's Force personnel unavailable for escort duties and other support services.

4.4.1.6. The Contractor shall provide a detailed schedule of work to be accomplished, including subsequent testing and required re-certification, with anticipated duration and completion dates. Identify predecessor work required to be accomplished by PNSY or other Contractors. Coordinate on-going work with concurrent Ship work.

(CDRL A005).

4.4.1.7. The Contractor shall provide a written daily status report. (CDRL A006)

5. Deliverables

5.1. The Contractor shall be required to attend in-brief meeting no later than 5 days after notified by government in accordance with Paragraph 3.1.1. No work shall commence until an in-brief is held with PNSY.

5.2. Contractor shall submit a Quality Management System. (CDRL A001)

5.3. The Contractor shall submit bacteriological test results prior to inspection of each Sanitary Tank cleanliness by the PNSY Code 133 Inspector. (CDRL A002)

5.4. Points of contact with telephone numbers. (CDRL A003)

5.5. The Contractor shall be required to attend an out-brief meeting. The Contractor shall out-brief each time they depart PNSY when work is completed in stages. The Contractor shall not depart PNSY without performing an out-brief meeting with PNSY.

5.6. The Contractor shall be required to provide a work completion/certification letter. (CDRL A004)

5.7. Planned Schedule of Work in accordance with paragraph 4.4.1.6. (CDRL A005)

5.8. Status Reports in accordance with paragraph 4.4.1.7. (CDRL A006)

5.9. Technical Work Document in accordance with paragraph 1.2.2. (CDRL A007)

See below for Clauses and Provisions Applicable to this procurement.

CLAUSES:

Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement:

52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Invented Domestic Corporations 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-20 Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention & Right-To-Know Information 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.232-18 Availability of Funds 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-1 Disputes 52.233-3 Protest after Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.237-1 Site Visit 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications 52.204-91 Contractor Identification 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.246-4 Inspection of Services—Fixed-Price 52.246-20 Warranty of Services 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer’s Representative 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident

Information 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-

O0013, Revision 1) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System 252.204-7998 Alternate A, Annual representations and Certifications. (DEVIATION 2024-O0013 REVISION 1) 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.211-7008 Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors 252.216-7010 Postaward Debriefings for Task Orders and Delivery Orders 252.219-7003 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts) 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7000 Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7035 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate 252.225-7036 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program 252.225-7036 ALT I Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program- Alternate I 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime 252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjing Uyghur Autonomous Region 252.227-7990 Technical Data-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION 2026-O0036) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel 252.237-7019 Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications 252.244-7999 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. (DEVIATION 2026-O0015) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea—Basic

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

As prescribed in 12.205(a)(1), insert a clause substantially as follows:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION DATE)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent

Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful

Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of provision)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items

I. GENERAL

In addition to FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items” and any other instructions contained elsewhere in this solicitation, the following information is provided:

Objections to any of the terms and conditions of the RFQ will constitute a deficiency which will make the offer unacceptable.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

(1) Vendors shall respond to all requirements of the solicitation document. Vendors are cautioned not to alter the solicitation.

(2) Initial quotes and any modifications thereto are to be submitted to the Contracting Office on or before the closing dated time cited elsewhere in this Request for Quote.

(3) Responses should be submitted via email only

(4) Please review all specifications carefully.

II. CONTENT OF QUOTE

1. RFQ pricing and information pages completed by the vendor.

2. A Point of Contact, name, email address, phone, CAGE code.

3. Representations and Certifications completed by the vendor in accordance with instructions contained elsewhere in this solicitation. If the vendor has completed all of the representations and certifications required by this solicitation in SAM.gov in accordance with FAR 52.204-7, then the vendor need not submit the hardcopy Representations and Certifications.

4. Technical Submission as noted below.

a. Submission of technical information demonstrating compliance with the specifications, including, but not limited to:

Technical Acceptability Experience Adherence to Schedule

5. Pricing Submission. Vendors shall provide firm, fixed prices for each CLIN

Factor 1- Technical Acceptability Submissions: Vendors shall demonstrate their Technical Acceptability by meeting specifications and document capabilities

Factor 2- Experience Submission: Vendors shall submit documentation of two (2) projects/contracts that demonstrate recent and relevant experience with the two (2) major tasks identified in the Statement of Work (SOW).

Contracts or projects are considered recent if they have been completed within the last five (5) years. Contracts or projects are considered relevant if they involve the cleaning and sanitizing of Sanitary Tanks. For each contract or project, Vendors shall provide the following:

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