N55236-15-Q-2044_USS_COWPENS.pdf

USS COWPENS (CG-63)

NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO CA

TEL: FAX:

N5526215RQDCOWPENS

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) 1

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

N55236-15-Q-2044 17-Jun-2015 5a. ISSUED BY

8. TO: NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this

Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e) (f)

SEE SCHEDULE

AMOUNT

% No. %

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations [ ] are [ ] are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER (Street, City, County, State, and ZIP Code)

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

16. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) (Include area code)

TELEPHONE NO.

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THIS RFQ [ ] IS X[ ] IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

6. DELIVER BY (Date)

SEE SCHEDULE

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

REQUEST NO.

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER

CODE 410 3755 BRINSER STREET, STE 1

SAN DIEGO CA 92136

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7. DELIVERY

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DESTINATION

[ ] OTHER

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N55236-15-Q-2044

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

CLIN

Number

1 Lot

USS COWPENS (CG-63)

FFP

TO PROVIDE LABOR AND MATERIAL TO DELIVER, ERECT,

DISMANTLE, AND PICK-UP OF SCAFFOLDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SEE ELINS) FOR THE USS COWPENS (CG-

63).

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N5526215RQDCOWPENS

NET AMT

ELINS

SCOPE OF WORK

EXHIBIT LINE ITEM (ELIN) CONTRACTOR TO

FOLLOW NOTES BELOW

RFQ #: N55236-15-Q-2044

SHIP: USS COWPENS (CG-63)

POP: 20 JUN 2015 - 20 JUL 2015

LOCATION: NAVBASE SAN DIEGO CA

POC: CHIEF DONATO

JSN LOCATION EA UNIT PRICE EXT PRICE

OD01-2240 01 LEVEL FR: 174-290 FROM DECK EDGE

TO WATERLINE

OD01-2241 01 LEVEL FR: 310-400 BETWEEN

YOKOHAMA FENDERS FROM DECK

EDGE TO WATERLINE

OD01-2242 01 LEVEL FR: 510-565 AFT OF BARGE

BROW AND WRAPS AROUND THE

FAINTAIL FROM DECK EDGE TO

WATERLINE

OD01-2249 STBD SIDE SUPERSTRUCTURE 01 LEVEL

UP TO 03 LEVEL FR: 180-250

OD01-2251 STBD SIDE FANTAIL FRAME 460-530 14

ER01-L003 PIPE BRACKET FOR COUNTER

MEASURE WASH DOWN PORT SIDE

SUPERSTRUCTURE HOUSE 20 FEET UP

ON FR: 138

ELIN A001: PROVIDE LABOR AND

MATERIAL TO DELIVER, ERECT,

DISMANTLE, AND PICK-UP OF FIXED

SCAFFOLDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW).

DAILY RENTAL WITH DIMENSIONS: 3

FT X 10 FT X 6.5 FT. (TOTAL: 63 EA

FIXED SCAFFOLDING FOR 1 DAY)

63 $0.00

OD01-2250 PORT SIDE SUPERSTRUCTURE 01 LEVEL

UP TO 04 LEVEL FR: 174-245

ELIN A002: PROVIDE LABOR AND

DISMANTLE, AND PICK-UP OF FIXED

SCAFFOLDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW).

DAILY RENTAL WITH DIMENSIONS: 3

FT X 10 FT X 19.5 FT. (TOTAL: 16 EA

16 $0.00

OD01-2242 01 LEVEL FR: 510-565 AFT OF BARGE

BROW AND WRAPS AROUND THE

FAINTAIL FROM DECK EDGE TO

WATERLINE

OD01-2249 STBD SIDE SUPERSTRUCTURE 01 LEVEL

UP TO 03 LEVEL FR: 180-250

OD01-2250 PORT SIDE SUPERSTRUCTURE 01 LEVEL

UP TO 04 LEVEL FR: 174-245

ER01-L003 PIPE BRACKET FOR COUNTER

MEASURE WASH DOWN PORT SIDE

SUPERSTRUCTURE HOUSE 20 FEET UP

ELIN A003: PROVIDE LABOR AND

DISMANTLE, AND PICK-UP OF FIXED

SCAFFOLDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW).

DAILY RENTAL WITH DIMENSIONS: 3

FT X 10 FT X 26 FT. (TOTAL: 30 EA

30 $0.00

TO WATERLINE

OD01-2241 01 LEVEL FR: 310-400 BETWEEN

YOKOHAMA FENDERS FROM DECK

EDGE TO WATERLINE

OD01-2242 01 LEVEL FR: 510-565 AFT OF BARGE

BROW AND WRAPS AROUND THE

FAINTAIL FROM DECK EDGE TO

WATERLINE

OD01-2249 STBD SIDE SUPERSTRUCTURE 01 LEVEL

UP TO 03 LEVEL FR: 180-250

OD01-2251 STBD SIDE FANTAIL FRAME 460-530 14

ER01-L003 PIPE BRACKET FOR COUNTER

MEASURE WASH DOWN PORT SIDE

SUPERSTRUCTURE HOUSE 20 FEET UP

ELIN A004: PROVIDE LABOR AND

DISMANTLE, AND PICK-UP OF FIXED

SCAFFOLDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW).

MONTHLY RENTAL WITH DIMENSIONS:

3 FT X 10 FT X 6.5 FT. (TOTAL: 63 FIXED

SCAFFOLDING FOR 1 MONTH)

63 $0.00

OD01-2250 PORT SIDE SUPERSTRUCTURE 01 LEVEL

UP TO 04 LEVEL FR: 174-245

ELIN A005: PROVIDE LABOR AND

DISMANTLE, AND PICK-UP OF FIXED

SCAFFOLDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW).

MONTHLY RENTAL WITH DIMENSIONS:

3 FT X 10 FT X 19.5 FT. (TOTAL: 16 EA

FIXED SCAFFOLDING FOR 1 MONTH)

OD01-2249 STBD SIDE SUPERSTRUCTURE 01 LEVEL

UP TO 03 LEVEL FR: 180-250

OD01-2250 PORT SIDE SUPERSTRUCTURE 01 LEVEL

UP TO 04 LEVEL FR: 174-245

ER01-L003 PIPE BRACKET FOR COUNTER

MEASURE WASH DOWN PORT SIDE

SUPERSTRUCTURE HOUSE 20 FEET UP

ELIN A006: PROVIDE LABOR AND

DISMANTLE, AND PICK-UP OF FIXED

SCAFFOLDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW).

MONTHLY RENTAL WITH DIMENSIONS:

3 FT X 10 FT X 26 FT. (TOTAL: 29 EA

FIXED SCAFFOLDING FOR 1 MONTH)

29 $0.00

TO WATERLINE

OD01-2241 01 LEVEL FR: 310-400 BETWEEN

YOKOHAMA FENDERS FROM DECK

EDGE TO WATERLINE

OD01-2242 01 LEVEL FR: 510-565 AFT OF BARGE

BROW AND WRAPS AROUND THE

FAINTAIL FROM DECK EDGE TO

WATERLINE

ELIN A007: PROVIDE LABOR AND

DISMANTLE, AND PICK-UP OF

HANGING SCAFFOLDING IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT

OF WORK (SOW). DAILY RENTAL WITH

DIMENSIONS: 3 FT X 10 FT X 26 FT.

(TOTAL: HANGING SCAFFOLDING FOR

1 DAY)

48 $0.00

TO WATERLINE

OD01-2241 01 LEVEL FR: 310-400 BETWEEN

YOKOHAMA FENDERS FROM DECK

EDGE TO WATERLINE

OD01-2242 01 LEVEL FR: 510-565 AFT OF BARGE

BROW AND WRAPS AROUND THE

FAINTAIL FROM DECK EDGE TO

WATERLINE

ELIN A008: PROVIDE LABOR AND

DISMANTLE, AND PICK-UP OF

HANGING SCAFFOLDING IN

48 $0.00

ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT

OF WORK (SOW). MONTHLY RENTAL

WITH DIMENSIONS: 3 FT X 10 FT X 26

FT. (TOTAL: HANGING SCAFFOLDING

FOR 1 MONTH)

JSN LOCATION SF UNIT PRICE EXT PRICE

TO WATERLINE

OD01-2241 01 LEVEL FR: 310-400 BETWEEN

YOKOHAMA FENDERS FROM DECK

EDGE TO WATERLINE

OD01-2242 01 LEVEL FR: 510-565 AFT OF BARGE

BROW AND WRAPS AROUND THE

FAINTAIL FROM DECK EDGE TO

WATERLINE

4,340

OD01-2249 STBD SIDE SUPERSTRUCTURE 01 LEVEL

UP TO 03 LEVEL FR: 180-250

6,080

OD01-2250 PORT SIDE SUPERSTRUCTURE 01 LEVEL

UP TO 04 LEVEL FR: 174-245

7,600

OD01-2251 STBD SIDE FANTAIL FRAME 460-530 5,360

ER01-L003 PIPE BRACKET FOR COUNTER

MEASURE WASH DOWN PORT SIDE

SUPERSTRUCTURE HOUSE 20 FEET UP

1,100

ELIN A009: PROVIDE AND INSTALL

POLYETHYLENE SHRINK WRAP TO

ENVELOPE SCAFFOLDING IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT

OF WORK (SOW).

31,610 $0.00

JSN LOCATION HR UNIT PRICE EXT PRICE

MANUAL LOADING 180

ELIN A010: PROVIDE LABOR SERVICES

IN SUPPORT OF MANUAL LOADING

AND UNLOADING OF SCAFFOLDING

MATERIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW).

180 $0.00

JSN LOCATION HR UNIT PRICE EXT PRICE

CRANE 16

ELIN A011: PROVIDE CRANE SERVICES

IN SUPPORT OF LOADING AND

OFFLOADING SCAFFOLDING

MATERIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW).

PAUL DAMIAN, SBS SCOPE

TOTAL

$0.00

NOTES:

1. KTR to on-load and completely assemble the scaffolding at all locations no later than 20-25 Jun 2015.

2. Ships Force to use the scaffolding for Preservation.

3. KTR to completely dismantle the scaffolding at all locations no later than 20 Jul 2015.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

HQ B-2-0016 PROVISIONING TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION – WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

(NAVSEA) (SEP 1990)

(a) For the purpose of paragraph (c) of the "PROGRESS PAYMENTS" clause of this contract, if included, the requirement that the Contractor develop and deliver Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD) is considered to be a "material requirement of this contract," and Contractor failure to make adequate progress in the development of PTD, or to deliver acceptable PTD on a timely basis, may result in reduction or suspension of Progress Payments as provided in said paragraph.

(b) The PTD is considered to be a part of the "Technical Data" specified to be delivered under this contract for the purposes of the "TECHNICAL DATA--WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT" (DFARS 252.227-7030) clause. The terms and conditions of the clause entitled "LIMITATION ON WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENTS (FAR 52.232-9), if included in this contract, shall not apply to withholding of payment for failure to make timely delivery of the PTD or delivery of deficient PTD.

HQ B-2-0022 CONTRACT SUMMARY FOR PAYMENT OFFICE (FIXED PRICE) (FEB 1997)

This entire contract is fixed price.

RMC B-2-0002 PROGRESS PAYMENT RATES

The progress payment rate for this contract is 90 percent for large business and 95 percent for small business.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES: SCAFFOLDING SERVICES

SCOPE OF WORK

The effort required hereunder shall be performed in accordance with the scope of work contained herein, attachments, and in accordance with all other terms and conditions set forth herein.

C.1. REFERENCES:

C.1.1 The requirements of the following references and attachments shall be utilized in the execution of this purchase order unless otherwise stated herein. Whenever specifications, NAVSEA Standard Items, standards, drawings, publications or other documents undergo subsequent revisions, the Contractor shall use the latest revised version during contract execution. If the Contractor does not have copies of the referenced documents, military standards, procedures, regulations etc., the Contracting Specialist must be notified so that copies can be disseminated.

(a) NAVSEA Standard Items (2015) Category I NAVSEA Standard Items (NSI) may be viewed on the internet at http://www.navsea.navy.mil/CNRMC/SERMC/SSRAC1/default.aspx and will be invoked on all purchase orders.

(b) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910 and 1915.

(c) COMFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3, Work Authorization Form (WAF)

(d) OSHA Regulation (Standards 29-CFR)-1910.29: Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds.

(e) OSHA Regulation (Standards 29-CFR)-1926: Subpart L-Scaffolds.

(f) OSHA Regulation (Standards 29-CFR)-1915.71: Scaffolds or Staging.

(g) American National Standard Institute (ANSI) A10.8-2001: Safety Requirements for Scaffolding.

(h) OSHA Regulation (Standards 29-CFR)-1926.20 (b) (2): Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

(i) OSHA Regulation (Standards 29-CFR)-1926.32 (f): Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

(j) BSV&E SOP #06-2, Naval Base Coronado Contractor Crane Oversight Plan

(k) BSV&E SOP #06-3, Naval Base San Diego Contractor Crane Oversight Plan

(m) BSV&E SOP #06-4, Naval Base Point Loma Contractor Crane Oversight Plan

C.1.2 Other documents not listed above may be also invoked, as required, for this purchase order.

C.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

C.2.1 All work being performed on this purchase order shall be accomplished in accordance with all C.1.1.(a) as invoked.

C.2.2 The Contractor shall provide all management, administrative services, materials, tools, equipment, labor, utilities (i.e., air, water, electricity, etc.) and required services to accomplish the work specified in this purchase order.

C.2.3 The Contractor shall provide all cranes necessary to accomplish the work under this purchase order, including floating cranes when required, and cranes with a boom capacity great enough to reach ships berthed second ship out in accordance with C.1.1.(b).

C.2.4 Attention of the Contractor is directed to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651- 678), and the Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Ship Repairing (29 CFR-1915) promulgated under Public Law 85-742, amending section 41 of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (33 U.S.C.

941), and adopted by the Department of Labor as Occupational Safety or Health Standards under Section 6 (a) of the Occupational Safety or Health Act of 1970 (29 CFR 1910.28). These regulations apply to all ship repair and related work as defined in the regulations, performed under this purchase order on the navigable waters of the United States, including dry docks and marine railways. Nothing contained in this purchase order hereunder shall be construed as relieving the Contractor from any obligations, which it may have for compliance with the foresaid regulations in accordance with C.1.1.(b).

C.2.5 The Contractor shall notify the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) immediately of difficulties that may jeopardize the completion of specified work.

Notification shall be verbally and in writing, or electronic means, including an Inspection Deficiency Report (IDR).

C.2.6 The Government will not be responsible for work delays or stoppages caused by the Contractor’s failure to comply with registration and access requirements to Naval installations, piers and vessels. Similarly, the Government shall monitor and take appropriate action against Contractor’s who repeatedly or egregiously violate access control requirements.

C.2.7 Work may be required outside normal working hours and on weekends. Normal working hours are between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Sunday through Saturday.

C.2.8 The Contractor shall notify the Ship’s Authorized Representative (SAR) immediately when all work required by the purchase order is complete and the system is ready for activation and removal of tags.

C.2.9 The Contractor is required to submit a Test and Inspection Plan (TIP) specific to each purchase order. The TIP shall be submitted to the COR and the Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) before starting work under this purchase order.

C.2.10 The Contractor is responsible for the cleanliness of the working area. All trash created by the Contractor as a result of the removal and installations, shall be removed from the ship as required, and at the end of each work day, as described in each purchase order.

C.2.11 Prior to start of Scaffolding work, the Contractor shall ensure that the required Work Authorization Form (WAF) is properly filled out and authorized in accordance with the ships WAF Program and references C.1.1.(c).

In the event the ship does not have an established WAF program, the Contractor will provide the necessary documents, in accordance with C.1.1.(c). The Contractor shall also follow established procedures for system tag-out when required.

C.2.12 Work Authorization Forms (WAF): For work on Aircraft Carriers, the contractor shall submit WAFs in sufficient detail so that the ship can provide proper work area isolation. The Contractor shall initiate WAFs in the Information Management System (IMS). Computer terminals will be made available by Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) for maintenance providers to enter WAFs directly into this system. Once the WAF is entered in IMS, the contractor shall print the WAF, sign the WAF and submit the WAF to the Work Test Control/Maintenance Support Center (WTC/MSC) on the ship for processing and authorization. The contractor shall be responsible for updating the status of the WAF in IMS as work is authorized and completed.

NOTE: Typical routing for ship’s concurrences requires 3 days.

The contractor shall establish an account in Electronic-Systems Operations Management System (E-SOMS) in order to produce an Electronic Work Authorization Form (E-WAF) to obtain ship departmental concurrences via routing on the vessel.

C.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

C.3.1 The Contractor shall conduct a preliminary inspection of all proposed work as stated in each purchase order and submit an initial Condition Found Report (CFR) within 24 hour prior to start of each purchase order.

C.3.2 Submit one legible electronic copy of subsequent CFR identifying discrepancy or damages associated with the description of work to the COR within four hours of conditions found.

C.3.3 The quality of all services rendered shall be in accordance with references C.1.1.(a) – (m) and shall conform to the highest standard in the relevant profession, trade or field of endeavor. Without additional expense to the Government, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary insurance, licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable laws, codes and regulations, in connection with the performance of the work.

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that proper safety and health precautions are taken to protect the workers, and the property of others. Accomplish the requirements of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-04.

C.3.4 All scaffolding shall be erected within the specified time period on each purchase order as directed by the Government.

C.3.5 The Contractor shall staff all jobs in order to erect scaffolding in a timely manner to facilitate requirements directed by the Government.

C.3.6 For the purpose of this purchase order, "Machinery Spaces" shall be defined as Main Machinery Rooms, Fire Rooms, Engine Rooms, Auxiliary Machinery Rooms, Pump Rooms, Generator Machinery Rooms, Shaft Alleys, Elevator Machinery Rooms, Uptakes (exhaust and intake) and Refrigeration Machinery Rooms.

C.3.7 Heights specified on the purchase order shall be to the uppermost working platform level.

C.3.8 The Contractor shall install working platforms beginning at six feet above each deck surface, then extending up at six and a half foot intervals to the top of each staging section.

C.3.9 Scaffolding shall be substantially constructed and be able to carry the loads imposed upon them and shall provide a safe work platform. All scaffolding more than four feet high shall have approved guardrails on all ends, exposed ends and sides, in accordance with references C.1.1.(d), C.1.1.(e), C.1.1.(f) and C.1.1.(g).

C.3.10 Scaffolding planks shall be cleated together, and shall extend over the end supports by at least six inches, but not more than 12 inches.

C.3.11 All scaffolding planks shall be at least two planks wide. The Contractor shall not work from a single plank.

C.3.12 Overhead protection is required if personnel working on scaffolding are exposed to overhead hazards. Such protection shall be a two inch thick plank or equivalent.

C.3.13 The Contractor shall not overload scaffolding. Materials should be brought up as needed. Scaffolding shall not be loaded in excess of one-fourth of their rated capability.

C.3.14 Wood planks used for scaffolding platforms shall be graded as scaffolding plank by an approved grading agency or specifically manufactured for scaffolding use in accordance with references C.1.1.(d), C.1.1.(e), C.1.1.(f) and C.1.1.(g).

C.3.15 Planking shall be installed on each working platform.

C.4 SHRINK WRAP: (AS APPLICABLE)

C.4.1 The Contractor shall provide and install all polyethylene shrink wrap materials and equipment to envelop scaffolding.

C.4.2 Polyethylene shrink wrap shall be fire retardant.

C.5 ROLLING SCAFFOLDING: (AS APPLICABLE)

C.5.1 All rolling scaffolding shall be erected in accordance with references C.1.1.(d), C.1.1.(e), C.1.1.(f) and C.1.1.(g).

C.5.2 The height of the rolling scaffolding shall not exceed four times the minimum base dimension.

C.5.3 Rollable scaffolding shall be equipped with lockable wheels. Caster brakes shall be locked when the scaffolding is not in motion.

C.5.4 The work platform shall be planked tight for the full width of the scaffolding. The Contractor shall cleat the underside of the planks to prevent their movement.

C.5.5 When moving rolling scaffolding the Contractor shall make sure the route is clear of holes and there are no overhead obstructions. No one shall be permitted to ride on rolling scaffolding.

C.6 SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDING: (AS APPLICABLE)

C.6.1 All suspended scaffolding shall be erected in accordance with references C.1.1.(d), C.1.1.(e), C.1.1.(f) and C.1.1.(g).

C.6.2 Contractor personnel working from suspended scaffolding shall be secured to an independent safety line.

C.6.3 Suspended scaffolding shall not be less than 20 inches or more than 36 inches wide.

C.6.4 Wire ropes used to suspend scaffolding shall be able to withstand six times the load it is intended to support.

Suspension ropes shall be shielded from sharp edges or abrasions. Such ropes shall be made from material that is not adversely affected by heat or by acids or other corrosives.

C.7 TUBE AND CLAMP TYPE SCAFFOLDING: (AS APPLICABLE)

C.7.1 All tube and clamp type scaffolding shall be erected in accordance with references C.1.1.(d), C.1.1.(e), C.1.1.(f) and C.1.1.(g).

C.7.2 All twist and lock tubing, whether used as vertical or horizontal members, shall be rotated into a locked position before being clamped.

C.7.3 All clamps shall be tightened firmly (approximately 40 ft-lbs of torque) as erection proceeds.

C.7.4 Runners shall be securely clamped to posts at each end. They shall not be spaced more than 6 feet 6 inches apart vertically, with the bottom runner placed as close to the base as possible.

C.7.5 Diagonal bracing on both the inside and the outside row of posts shall start as close to the bottom as possible on each end of the scaffolding run and extend upward at approximately a 45 degree angle to the top of the scaffolding.

C.8 PERSONNEL:

All Contractor personnel assigned to this purchase order shall be fully qualified to independently perform the requirements identified. Unless otherwise specified in this purchase order, the quality of all services rendered hereunder shall conform to the highest standards in the relevant profession, trade, field or endeavor. All services shall be rendered or supervised directly by individuals fully qualified in the relevant profession, trade, field, and holding any licenses required by law.

C.9 INSPECTION PROCEDURES:

C.9.1 Competent Person – Defined as a person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions, which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them (29 CFR 1926.32 (f)). Also, the "competent person" shall be designated by the Contractor (29 CFR 1926.20(b) (2)). OSHA notes that this "competency" is independent of the training required to be an asbestos competent person. "Competency" as well as training is required. Thus, a "competent person" is not merely someone with a specified level of training but connotes a high level of knowledge of worksite safety and health issues as well. In accordance with references C.1.1.(b), C.1.1.(g), C.1.1.(h). and C.1.1.(i);

C.9.2 The Contractor shall provide a list of competent persons to COR and the Contracting Officer.

C.9.3 A scaffolding competent person shall inspect scaffolding in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L, before each work shift, prior to scaffolding use, and before work resumes after the scaffolding has been altered or moved. The inspection shall be documented on a Scaffolding Inspection Tag that is attached to the scaffolding in accordance with references C.1.1.(d), C.1.1.(e), C.1.1.(f), C.1.1.(g), C.1.1.(h), and C.1.1.(i).

NOTE: Manually propelled mobile scaffolding does not need to be re-inspected after each movement.

(V)(G) CHECK POINT (Scaffolding fully erected and safe for use) in accordance with Standard Item 009-04.

C.9.4 When scaffolding is erected and safe for use, the scaffolding competent person shall sign a Scaffolding Acceptance Tag indicating that the scaffolding has been inspected for that particular day.

C.9.5 Scaffolding acceptance tags shall be legible, and shall list any deficiencies, any special instructions or limitations, and be signed and dated daily, prior to conducting work on scaffolding.

C.9.6 The completed scaffolding acceptance tags shall be attached at all access points.

C.9.7 Scaffolding acceptance tags shall be removed from scaffolding during alteration, movement (except manually propelled scaffolding), or dismantling, and new tags shall be completed and attached that say “DO NOT USE,” in accordance with references C.1.1.(d), C.1.1.(e), C.1.1.(f) and C.1.1.(g).

(V)(G) CHECK POINT (Scaffolding alteration complete and safe for usage)

C.9.8 Notify the Shipbuilding Specialist (SBS)/COR of checkpoints via electronic method, during normal day shift working hours. Notification shall occur at least four hours, but not more than one working day, prior to commencing the specific requirements in the paragraph annotated with the symbol (G). Notify the SBS/COR no later than four hours before the end of the last preceding day shift when tests or inspections following a (G) Point are scheduled after normal day shift working hours, on a weekend, or on a federal holiday. If the (G) checkpoint is greater than 50 miles from NBSD, the Contractor shall notify the SBS/COR at least 48 hours prior to the checkpoint. The Contractor shall document the date, time, and identification of the SBS/COR notified.

C.9.9 For (G) points scheduled on normal day-shift working hours, the Contractor shall notify the SBS/COR to cancel a scheduled test or inspection no later than one hour prior to the schedule event.

C.9.10 For (G) points scheduled after normal day-shift working hours, on a weekend, or a federal holiday, the Contractor shall notify the SBS/COR to cancel a scheduled test or inspection as soon as known, but no later than two hours prior to the scheduled event.

C.10 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL (GFM):

None.

C.11 HAZARDOUS WASTE:

Hazardous waste generated in the performance of this purchase order shall be disposed of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

C.12 PROGRESS MEETINGS:

C.12.1 The Contractor shall participate in weekly or daily progress meeting(s) with the COR and/or the ACO as required by Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC). The Contractor shall provide a progress report of all active jobs to the Contracting Officer/COR on Monday of each week no later than 8:00 am.

C.12.2 The Contractor shall be prepared to address all facets of the work including, but not limited to, schedule considerations and/or problems with ongoing work and the proposed actions to be taken to resolve these problems.

C.12.3 The Contractor shall provide the name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number of the person(s) who will represent the Contractor at meetings with the COR/SBS within seven days after contract award.

C.12.4 Production Schedules (this is an addition to the standard production/ progress meetings & reports) For work on Aircraft Carriers, the Contractor will also submit all initial production schedules to Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) via SWRMC Code 350, Randy Sopicki at randolph.sopicki@navy.mil, Oscar Ocampo at oscar.ocampo1@navy.mil and Dannie Rios at dannie.rios@navy.mil, for integration into the topside schedule.

Initial schedules shall be submitted 3-5 business days prior to the planned start dates. Production schedules shall be developed in Microsoft Project 2000 (minimum), utilizing the Work Breakdown Guidelines (Attachment A). The production schedules shall be revised/updated on a weekly basis. Weekly updates shall be submitted to NNS no later than 1200 Thursday.

C.13 DELAYS AND DISRUPTIONS:

C.13.1 The Contractor shall coordinate work efforts on a daily basis with the COR/SBS and SAR in advance of evolutions that may impact work performance and work shall be scheduled to avoid delays and disruptions.

C.13.2 Delays and disruptions due to drills, shifting berths, inspections, serving of meals, ceremonies, operation of equipment and scheduled meetings shall be considered normal evolutions when working on board Naval installations and vessels, rather than unusual occurrences.

C.13.3 The Contractor is responsible for the relocation of its own equipment in the event of berth shifts or the repositioning of the ship.

C.13.4 The Contractor shall also be responsible for coordinating work efforts with other Contractors working in the same or adjacent areas on board Naval vessels. More than one Contractor working in the same area is a normal condition encountered during ship repair periods.

C.14 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT:

The Contractor shall maintain all Contractor furnished equipment, it shall be properly calibrated, tested and ready for use, to avoid impacting the performance requirements of this purchase order.

C.15 REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SUBCONTRACTORS:

None of the services required by this purchase order shall be subcontracted to or performed by persons other than the prime Contractor without prior written consent of the Contracting Officer.

C.16 NON-NAVY OWNED CRANES (AUG 2004):

The following is a list of minimum requirements that Contractors shall comply with for all purchase orders that may result in the use of a crane for the accomplishment of work.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in advance, of the intent to bring a non-Navy owned crane onto a Navy shore installation. All entries shall be through a prearranged entry point in accordance with references C.1.1.(j), C.1.1.(k), and C.1.1.(m).

The Contractor shall comply with the applicable American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards (e.g., B30.5 for mobile cranes, B30.22 for articulating boom cranes, B30.3 for construction tower cranes, and B30.8 for floating cranes). For barge mounted mobile cranes, a load indicating device, a wind indicating device, and a marine type list indicator readable in one-half degree increments are required. In addition, the Contractor shall comply with specific naval crane safety and operation regulations/standards specifically required by the Navy shore installation and the state or local Government.

The Contractor shall certify that the crane and rigging gear meets applicable Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) regulations by providing a Certificate of Compliance. The Certificate, figure P-1, appendix P-1 of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) P-307 “Management of Weight Handling Equipment”, can be downloaded from the NAVFAC Naval Crane Center website, http://ncc.navfac.navy.mil/crane/307jun03.pdf

The Contractor shall cite which OSHA regulations are applicable, (e.g., cranes used in cargo transfer shall comply with 29 CFR 1917;) for the work to be preformed and cranes used in construction, demolition, or maintenance shall comply with 29 CFR 1926; cranes used in shipbuilding, ship repair, or ship breaking shall comply with 29 CFR 1915. For cranes at naval activities in foreign countries, the Contractor shall certify that the crane and rigging gear conform to the appropriate host country safety standards.

The Contractor shall certify that all of its crane operators working in the naval activity have been trained not to bypass safety devices (e.g., anti-two block devices) during lifting operations. The Certification of

Compliance form shall be posted on the crane. For mobile cranes with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) rated capacities of 50,000 pounds or greater, the crane operators shall be qualified by a source that qualifies crane operators (i.e., Union, a Government agency, or an organization that tests and qualifies crane operators). Proof of current qualification shall be provided.

The Contractor shall certify that the crane operator is qualified and trained for the operation of the crane to be used in accordance with Certification appendix P-1, figure P-1, of NAVFAC P-307, as referenced above.

The Contractor shall provide a critical lift plan to NAVFAC for concurrence prior to the lift in accordance with C.1.1.a. for each of the following lifts: lifts over 75 percent (75%) of the capacity of the crane or hoist (lifts over 50 percent (50%) of the capacity of a barge mounted mobile crane’s hoists) at any radius of lift; lifts involving more than one crane or hoist; lifts of personnel; and lifts involving non-routine rigging or operation, sensitive equipment, or unusual safety risks. The plan shall include the following as applicable and applies to both single and tandem crane lifts:

o The size and weight of the load to be lifted, including crane and rigging components, that add to the weight.

o The OEM's maximum load capacities for the entire range of the lift shall also be provided. The lift geometry, including the crane position, boom length and angle, height of lift, and radius for the entire range of the lift.

o A rigging plan, showing the lift points, rigging gear, and rigging procedures.

o The environmental conditions under which lift operations are to be stopped.

o For lifts of personnel, the plan shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements of 29 CFR

1926.550(g).

o For barge mounted mobile cranes, the Contractor shall provide barge stability calculations identifying barge list and trim based on anticipated loading; and load charts based on calculated lists and trim. The amount of list and trim shall be within the crane manufacturer’s requirements.

The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer as soon as practicable, but no later than four hours after any weight handling equipment (WHE) accident (see definition in NAVFAC P-307, section 12). The Contractor shall secure the accident site and protect evidence until released by the contracting officer. The Contractor shall conduct an accident investigation to establish the root cause(s) of any WHE accident.

Crane operations shall not proceed until the cause is determined and corrective actions have been implemented to the satisfaction of the contracting officer. Within 30 days of any accident the Contractor shall provide the contracting officer a Weight Handling Equipment Accident Report using the form provided in NAVFAC P-307, section 12, consisting of a summary of circumstances, an explanation of causes(s), photographs (if available), and corrective actions taken. These notifications and reporting requirements are in addition to those promulgated by OPNAVINST 5100.23 and related claimant instructions.

C.17 EXTENSION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANTY (NAVSEA) (NOV 1996):

The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided that such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the standard commercial warranty with the item. The standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon the final acceptance of the applicable material or software.

Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government’s rights under the “Inspection” clause, nor does it limit the Government’s rights with regard to other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty.

C.18 BILLING/INVOICING:

At the time of billing/invoicing, the Contractor shall provide two hard copies of all information (i.e. CFR, WAF, Test and Inspection Plan (TIP), IDR , check points, operational test results, Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest and Waste Acceptance Form to the COR) compiled during the performance of the work for each purchase order.

C.19 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:

The Contractor awarded a purchase order as a result of this solicitation will be required to have in place, no later than the date of contract award, a SWRMC approved Quality Management System in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Item 009-04 and the most current ISO.

C.20 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

C.21.1 The Contractor shall provide clearance information data to the SWRMC Security Division prior to purchase order start date. The data shall include the list of all Contractor personnel supporting the contract effort, social security numbers, addresses, citizenship, level of clearance and radiological controls indoctrination training documents.

C.21.2 The Contractor shall submit a list of employees who will be boarding naval vessels in the performance of this purchase order for facilitating access to non-restricted areas.

C.21.3 A revised list shall be submitted upon any change in employees (either addition or deletion).

C.21.4 The Contractor shall issue each employee an identification card containing the employee's picture which shall be utilized for positive identification. The card shall be worn in a visible location when the employee is on Government property.

C.21.6 For CVN’s only: Only U.S. citizens who have received radiological controls indoctrination training prior to each CVN’s availability will be granted access to CVN’s for work under the purchase order.

C.21 SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Large scaffolding consisting of 40 bays or greater shall be erected within four (4) days for submarine topside work, seven (7) days for surface ship/vessel mast work, ten (10) day for berthing barge exterior work, and fourteen (14) days for carrier islands and super structure work, unless otherwise indicated. The Contractor shall respond within eight (8) hours after receipt of the purchase order. The Contractor shall also be capable of performing multiple tasks/purchase orders at the same time.

HQ C-2-0003 ACCESS TO THE NAVY SUPPLY SYSTEM (NAVSEA) (MAR 2011)

(a) In compliance with the comparability requirement of 10 U.S.C. 7314, Public and Private Shipyards will be provided equal access to the Naval Supply System. Use by private yards is permissive, not mandatory.

(b) Pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled "GOVERNMENT SUPPLY SOURCES" (FAR 52.251-1) the Contracting Officer hereby authorizes the Contractor to place orders with the Navy Supply System for materials and equipment or other supplies necessary to perform the required work. The Naval Supply System shall process such orders in the same manner as it would for any other Navy supply user, and the Contractor shall make payment on account of materials and equipment and other supplies ordered and/or received in accordance with the normal requirements of the Naval Supply Systems Command, but in no event shall payment in full be any later than 30 days after receipt by the Contractor of each order. The Contractor shall pay the Naval Supply System any costs for materials, equipments, or other supplies obtained including any surcharges normally charged to any other Naval Supply System user.

(c) This job order has been priced on the basis that, except as specifically provided elsewhere in this contract with regards to Government furnished property, the Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, equipments and supplies for performance of this contract. If the Contractor uses the Naval Supply System, it has elected to use the system for its own convenience to meet its contractual obligations to perform the work under this contract. The Naval Supply System is considered to be an alternate source or vendor of contractor furnished material; therefore materials, equipments, or other supplies ordered and/or obtained from the Naval Supply System are specifically not considered to be Government furnished material, but are considered to be contractor furnished material. The Government makes no representation as to the availability of materials, equipments, or other supplies for the performance of the work required under this contract, nor shall unavailability, late delivery, delivery of non-conforming supplies, higher costs of the Naval Supply System (if any), or any failure of the Naval Supply System to meet the expectations or requirements of the Contractor constitute excusable delay or grounds for equitable or any other adjustment to the contract or relief from the requirement to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract.

HQ C-2-0004 ACCESS TO THE VESSEL(S) (AT) (NAVSEA) (JAN 1983)

Officers, employees and associates of other prime Contractors with the Government and their subcontractors, shall, as authorized by the Supervisor, have, at all reasonable times, admission to the plant, access to the vessel(s) where and as required, and be permitted, within the plant and on the vessel(s) required, to perform and fulfill their respective obligations to the Government. The Contractor shall make reasonable arrangements with the Government or Contractors of the Government, as shall have been identified and authorized by the Supervisor to be given admission to the plant and access to the vessel(s) for office space, work areas, storage or shop areas, or other facilities and services, necessary for the performance of the respective responsibilities involved, and reasonable to their performance.

HQ C-2-0005 ACCESS TO VESSELS BY NON U.S. CITIZENS (NAVSEA) (DEC 2005)

(a) No person not known to be a U.S. citizen shall be eligible for access to naval vessels, work sites and adjacent areas when said vessels are under construction, conversion, overhaul, or repair, except upon a finding by COMNAVSEA or his designated representative that such access should be permitted in the best interest of the United States. The Contractor shall establish procedures to comply with this requirement and NAVSEAINST

5500.3 (series) in effect on the date of this contract or agreement.

(b) If the Contractor desires to employ non U.S. citizens in the performance of work under this contract or agreement that requires access as specified in paragraph (a) of this requirement, approval must be obtained prior to access for each contract or agreement where such access is required. To request such approval for non U.S. citizens of friendly countries, the Contractor shall submit to the cognizant Contract Administration Office (CAO), an Access Control Plan (ACP) which shall contain as a minimum, the following information:

(1) Badge or Pass oriented identification, access, and movement control system for non U.S. citizen employees with the badge or pass to be worn or displayed on outer garments at all times while on the Contractor's facilities and when performing work aboard ship.

(i) Badges must be of such design and appearance that permits easy recognition to facilitate quick and positive identification.

(ii) Access authorization and limitations for the bearer must be clearly established and in accordance with applicable security regulations and instructions.

(iii) A control system, which provides rigid accountability procedures for handling lost, damaged, forgotten or no longer required badges, must be established.

(iv) A badge or pass check must be performed at all points of entry to the Contractor's facilities or by a site supervisor for work performed on vessels outside the Contractor's plant.

(2) Contractor’s plan for ascertaining citizenship and for screening employees for security risk.

(3) Data reflecting the number, nationality, and positions held by non U.S. citizen employees, including procedures to update data as non U.S. citizen employee data changes, and pass to cognizant CAO.

(4) Contractor’s plan for ensuring subcontractor compliance with the provisions of the Contractor's ACP.

(5) These conditions and controls are intended to serve as guidelines representing the minimum requirements of an acceptable ACP. They are not meant to restrict the Contractor in any way from imposing additional controls necessary to tailor these requirements to a specific facility.

(c) To request approval for non U.S. citizens of hostile and/or communist controlled countries (listed in Department of Defense Industrial Security Manual, DOD 5220.22 M or available from cognizant CAO), Contractor shall include in the ACP the following employee data: name, place of birth, citizenship (if different from place of birth), date of entry to U.S., extenuating circumstances (if any) concerning immigration to U.S., number of years employed by Contractor, position, and stated intent concerning U.S. citizenship. COMNAVSEA or his designated representative will make individual determinations for desirability of access for above group. Approval of ACP's for access of non-U.S. citizens of friendly countries will not be delayed for approval of non-U.S. citizens of hostile communist-controlled countries. Until approval is received, Contractor must deny access to vessels for employees who are non-U.S. citizens of hostile and/or communist-controlled countries.

(d) The Contractor shall fully comply with approved ACPs. Noncompliance by the Contractor or subcontractor serves to cancel any authorization previously granted, in which case the Contractor shall be precluded from the continued use of non-U.S. citizens on this contract or agreement until such time as the compliance with an approved ACP is demonstrated and upon a determination by the CAO that the Government's interests are protected. Further, the Government reserves the right to cancel previously granted authority when such cancellation is determined to be in the Government's best interest. Use of non-U.S. citizens, without an approved ACP or when a previous authorization has been canceled, will be considered a violation of security regulations. Upon confirmation by the CAO of such violation, this contract, agreement or any job order issued under this agreement may be terminated or default in accordance with the clause entitled "DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND SERVICE)" (FAR 52.249-8), "DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT)" (FAR 52.249-9) or "TERMINATION (COST REIMBURSEMENT)" (FAR 52.249-6), as applicable.

(e) Prime Contractors have full responsibility for the proper administration of the approved ACP for all work performed under this contract or agreement, regardless of the location of the vessel, and must ensure compliance by all subcontractors, technical representatives and other persons granted access to U.S. Navy vessels, adjacent areas, and work sites.

(f) In the event the Contractor does not intend to employ non-U.S. citizens in the performance of the work under this contract, but has non-U.S. citizen employees, such employees must be precluded from access to the vessel and its work site and those shops where work on the vessel's equipment is being performed. The ACP must spell out how non-U.S. citizens are excluded from access to contract work areas.

(g) The same restriction as in paragraph (g) above applies to other non-U.S. citizens who have access to the Contractor's facilities (e.g., for accomplishing facility improvements, from foreign crewed vessels within its facility, etc.).

HQ C-2-0006 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (NAVSEA) (SEP 2009)

(a) For purposes of paragraph (h) of the clause entitled "GOVERNMENT PROPERTY" (FAR 52.245-1) in addition to those items of property defined in that clause as Government Property, the following shall also be included within the definition of Government Property:

(1) the vessel;

(2) the equipment on the vessel;

(3) movable stores;

(4) cargo; and

(5) other material on the vessel

(b) For purposes of paragraph (b) of the clause entitled "GOVERNMENT PROPERTY", notwithstanding any other requirement of this contract, the following shall not be considered Government Property:

(1) the vessel;

(2) the equipment on the vessel;

(3) movable stores; and

(4) other material on the vessel

HQ C-2-0007 APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNMENT (AT) (NAVSEA) (JAN 1983)

Approval by the Government as required under this contract and applicable specifications shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligation to comply with the specifications and with all other requirements of the contract, nor shall it impose upon the Government any liability it would not have had in the absence of such approval.

HQ C-2-0014 CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL (NAVSEA) (MAR 2001)

(a) Performance of this contract by the Contractor shall be conducted and performed in accordance with detailed obligations to which the Contractor committed itself in Proposal _____ dated ______ in response to SWRMC Solicitation No. N55236-15-Q-2044.

(b) The technical volume(s) of the Contractor's proposal is incorporated by reference and hereby made subject to the provisions of the "ORDER OF PRECEDENCE" (FAR 52.215-8) clause of this contract. Under the "ORDER OF PRECEDENCE" clause, the technical volume of the Contractor's proposal referenced herein is hereby designated as item

(f) of the clause, following "the specification" in the order of precedence.

HQ C-2-0016 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR SHIP REPAIR

(NAVSEA) (SEP 1990) (MODIFIED) (SEP 2012)

Attention of the Contractor is directed to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 USC 651-678), and to the Safety and Health Regulations for Ship Repairing (29 CFR 1915), promulgated under Public Law 85-742, amending Section 41 of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 USC 941), and adopted by the Department of Labor as occupational safety or health standards under Section 6(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (See 29 CFR 1910.15). These regulations apply to all ship repair and related work, as defined in the regulations performed under this contract on the navigable waters of the United States including any dry dock and marine railway. Nothing contained in this contract shall be construed as relieving the Contractor from any obligations which it may have for compliance with the aforesaid regulations.

HQ C-2-0018 DISPOSAL OF SCRAP (NAVSEA) (JAN 2008)

(a) All Government scrap resulting from accomplishment of any job order is the property of the Contractor to be disposed as it sees fit. Scrap is defined as property that has no reasonable prospect of being sold except for the recovery value of its basic material content. The determination as to which materials are scrap and which materials are salvage, will be made, or concurred in, by the duly appointed Property Administrator for the cognizant SUPSHIP or RMC Office.

(b) As consideration for retaining the Government's scrap, the Contractor's price for the performance of the work required herein shall be a net price reflecting the value of the Government scrap.

(c) This requirement is not intended to conflict in any way with the clauses…