USFF_Barge_Maintenance_and_Repair_Work.docx

U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND BARGE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORK SPECIFICATION

This document describes the performance and delivery requirements for maintenance and repair of a 63 foot, 53 ton commercial motor yacht barge (hereby known as the U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) Barge) as required by the USFF. The Contractor, as an independent Contractor and not as an agent of the U.S. Government, shall furnish the material, labor, equipment, support and facilities necessary for the accomplishment of the work identified in this document.

Section 1-2 Required Completion Date The maintenance performance period of this requirement is to start as soon as possible.

Section 1-3 Place of Performance Contractor is required to perform the work as ordered onboard the U.S. Navy vessels. The work will be performed at the contractor site. The Government will pilot the USFF Barge to the contractor site and back once work is completed. Access to the ship shall be coordinated in advance with the Naval Supervisory Activity (NSA) in charge.

SECTION 2 MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS

Section 2-1 Scheduled Maintenance, Repairs and Alterations The Contractor under the direction of the NSA shall furnish the material, support (electrical, crane, rigging, etc.) and facilities (except those furnished by the U.S. Government under express provisions of this contract) necessary for the accomplishment of required work as identified in the delivery order. Schedule changes may occur and the contractor will be expected to accommodate them.

SECTION 3 PROTECTION OF THE VESSEL

(a) The Contractor shall provide fire protection in accordance with NSI 009-08, to protect the vessel from fire, and shall maintain a system of inspection over the activities of its welders, burners, riveters, painters, pipe fitters, and similar workers, and of its subcontractors, particularly where such activities are undertaken in the vicinity of the vessel's magazines, fuel oil tanks, or store rooms containing inflammable materials. Fire hose lines shall be maintained by the Contractor ready for immediate use on the vessel at all times while the vessel is berthed alongside the pier. All tanks under alteration or repair shall be cleaned, washed, and steamed out or otherwise made safe to the extent necessary, and the Contractor shall furnish the vessel's Gas Free Officer and the NSA with a "Gas Chemists' Certificate" before any hot work is done. The Contractor shall maintain a fire watch aboard the vessel in areas where the Contractor is working. NSI 009-07 provides detailed requirements for fire watch.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in contractually invoked technical specifications or NAVSEA furnished directives, the barge is to be winterized within commercial standards (if applicable), inclusive of:

· Keeping all pipe-lines, fixtures, traps, tanks, and other receptacles on the vessel drained to avoid damage from freezing,

· The vessel’s stern tube and propeller hubs shall be protected by the Contractor from frost damage by applied heat through the use of a salamander or other proper means.

SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR STANDARD ITEM TASKS

The below tasks include the standard work items to be completed under this effort. It is to be noted that the Contractor must notify Protocol Division Officer (Government POC) of intended manner of removing/replacing from/into water and docking of USFF barge during preservation prior to accomplishment

TASK 1

1. SCOPE:

1.1 Title: Sliding windows and gaskets; replace gaskets and reseal windows (use original windows)..

1.2 Location of Work:

1.2.1 Lower Forward Salon, Port and Starboard Sides

1.2.2 Upper Forward Salon

1.2.3 Galley

1.3 Identification:

1.3.1 Remove, reseal (replace gaskets) and reinstall the four (4) port side and four (4) starboard side sliding windows in Lower Forward Salon. Port side measurements: Approximate (2) 25.5 in wide x 18 in high. (1) 21 ¾ in wide x 18 in high, (1) 27 ¾ in wide x 18 in high. Starboard side: Approximate (2) 25.5 in x 18 in high, (1) 21 ¾ in wide x 18 in high, (1) 27 ¾ in wide x 18 in high.

1.3.2 Remove, reseal (replace gaskets) and reinstall the two (2) port side and two (2) starboard side sliding windows in the Upper Forward Salon aft of the pilothouse on the main deck. Port side measurements: (1) 22 ½ in wide x 25 ½ in high, (1) 37 in wide x 25 ½ in high. Starboard side: (1) 22 ½ in wide x 25 ½ in high, (1) 37 in wide x 25 ½ in high.

1.3.3 Remove, reseal (replace gaskets) and reinstall the two (2) port side sliding windows in Galley. Approximate (1) 28 ¼ in wide x 19 in high, (1) 22 ¾ in wide x 19 in high.

2. REQUIREMENTS:

2.1 Replace cracked/damaged port side aft salon sliding window and gasket per existing specifications.

2.2 Accomplish operational test to ensure sliding window functional and window gasket prevents water intrusion and correct any deficiencies or operational issues identified.

2.3 Clean work area as it was prior to maintenance.

TASK 2

1. SCOPE:

1.1 Title: Potable Water System; inspect and repair

1.2 Location of Work:

1.2.1 Galley

1.2.1 Generator Compartment

1.3 Identification:

1.3.1 Galley Sink

1.3.2 Generator Compartment Floor

2. REQUIREMENTS:

2.1 Pressure test potable water system to isolate source of fluid in Generator Compartment.

2.1.1 Repair with new materials.

2.1.2 Drain fluid from Generator Compartment.

2.2 Inspect galley sink and associated potable water system.

2.2.1 Repair with new materials.

2.2.2 Accomplish operational test to ensure water flow and correct any deficiencies or operational issues identified. Acceptable leakage: None.

2.3 Clean work area as it was prior to maintenance.

TASK 3

1. SCOPE:

1.1 Title: Barge hull; clean, paint, and preserve.

1.2 Location of Work:

1.2.1 Exterior Freeboard along the beading both port and starboard sides (approx. 250 feet) and stern sheet (1 strip approx. 20 feet).

1.2.2 Exterior Keel

1.2.3 Superstructure

1.3 Identification: AWL GRIP Polyester Urethane Top Coat Base (Paint Code H8015) Eggshell white.

2. REQUIREMENTS:

2.1 Furnish a docking facility with qualified personnel along with necessary material/equipment to safely and satisfactorily dock the USFF barge commensurate with boat type and tonnage.

2.2 Erect shrouds/curtains as necessary to contain environmental pollutants generated by exterior preservation operations, if any. Remove upon completion of preservation.

2.3. Clean hull from Keel to Main deck.

2.4 Repair 3” crack ,and associated underlying damage, in starboard superstructure, forward of the pilot house.

2.5 Paint Exterior Freeboard.

2.5.1 Accomplish surface preparation of the exterior surfaces along the beading (approx. 2 to 3 inches above and below) from the waterline to main deck edge, port, starboard, bow and stern.

2.5.2 Accomplish preservation to the freeboard area 2 to 3 inches above and below the beading, using AWL GRIP Polyester Urethane Top Coat Base (Paint Code H8015) Eggshell white in accordance with manufacturer's data sheet instructions.

2.5.3 Verify the color of the new Eggshell white is the same as was existing.

2.5.4. Ensure/provide/maintain proper environmental conditions throughout paint application process and curing period as per manufacturer recommendations.

2.5.5 Prepare and paint new and disturbed surfaces, using paint specified.

2.6 Clean work area as it was prior to maintenance.

SECTION 5 REQUIRED STANDARDS OF WORKMANSHIP

Unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract, the quality of all supplies rendered hereunder shall conform to the highest standards in the relevant profession, trade, or field of endeavor. All supplies shall be rendered by or supervised by individuals fully qualified in the relevant profession, trade or field, and holding all licenses required by law. Work shall be performed hereunder in accordance with the separately placed task order and any drawing or specifications identified. Navy specifications, standards of material, and workmanship shall be followed.

SECTION 6 TEST AND TRIALS

During the conduct of required tests and trials, the vessel shall be under the control of the vessel's Commander and crew with representatives of the Contractor and the U.S. Government on board to determine whether or not the work done by the Contractor has been satisfactorily performed. The Contractor shall provide and install all fittings and appliances which may be necessary for dock and sea trials to enable the representatives of the U.S. Government to determine whether the requirements of the contract have been met, and the Contractor shall install and remove instruments and apparatus furnished by the U.S. Government for such trials, as required by the specifications.

SECTION 7 ENTERPRISE CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING APPLICATION

(ECMRA):

The contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) S, Utilities ONLY;

(5) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.