Attachment_1__Statement_of_Work__Specification_.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (Fire, Flood, & H2S Detection System Installation) PR NO. 1300817314

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), Detachment Seneca Lake SONAR Test Facility supports NUWCDIVNPT managed programs by providing engineering and developmental testing services.

The Systems Measurement Platform (SMP) Barge requires removal and replacement of the Fire, Flood, and H2S Detection System.

1.1 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: NUWCDIVNPT Detachment Seneca Lake

1.2 APPLICABLE PLATFORM: Systems Measurements Platform (SMP) Barge

1.3 AUTHORIZED USERS: NUWCDIVNPT Code 70 & NUWCDIVNPT Code 10

1.4 SPONSORS: NUWCDIVNPT

1.5 TYPES OF FUNDING : Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF) Service Cost Center (SCC)

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 WORK

The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor and supervision to complete the required removal and replacement of the Fire, Flood, and H2S Detection System on the Systems Measurement Platform (SMP) at NUWCDIVNPT Detachment Seneca Lake, as indicated in this statement of work and on NAVSEA drawing numbers 8797656 and 8797657.

2.2 LOGISTICS

The Contractor shall coordinate positioning and storing of work related materials at the shore facility and on the barge with NUWCDIVNPT. NUWCDIVNPT will provide ferry transportation of Contractor personnel and materials each workday morning from the shore to the barge, and each workday afternoon from the barge to the shore. Exact times are TBD. Additional ferry rides may be provided upon special request.

2.3 WORK RESTRICTIONS

The SMP barge shall continue with testing operations for the duration of this project, which will require coordination with NUWCDIVNPT in order to minimize disruption to SMP personnel.

2.4 WORKING HOURS

Regular working hours must take place between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, unless otherwise indicated. During periods of darkness, the Contractor shall provide light to illuminate the various parts of work in a manner approved by the Government. Work outside regular working hours requires Government approval and a Government escort. The Contractor shall coordinate permit application TPOC, as listed in text G-242-H001, within 15 calendar days prior to such work, provide the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title.

2.5 TIME OF COMPLETION

Work shall be prosecuted diligently. Commencement, prosecution, and completion of work shall be completed in accordance with clause 52.211-10. The Contractor is required to furnish proof of any cause for delay and must request an extension of the completion date in writing through the Contracting Officer.

2.6 CLEAN-UP OF SITE

Site clean-up shall be performed on a daily basis. Contractors are not permitted to use Government dumpsters or other contractor dumpsters for disposal of debris. Tools and materials shall only be left in areas of the SMP barge that are part of the work area in progress, or other areas approved by NUWCDIVNPT. Tools and materials shall not be left in the paths of travel from/to the exit/entry doors and ladders.

2.7 HOT WORK

A hot work permit is required as needed. A permit may be obtained through the Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport Fire Department with 48 hours’ prior notice. Hot work in electrical or mechanical room space will require a Gas-Free Test prior to the Government Fire Inspector granting approval. In accordance with the Government Fire Inspector's requirements, the Contractor must perform this test daily. The Government Fire Inspector shall approve the instrument used.

2.8 DUST CONTROL

The amount of dust resulting from demolition shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust to occupied portions of the construction site and to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area. Use of water will not be permitted when it will result in, or create, hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding and pollution.

2.9 WARRANTIES

The Contractor shall provide a warranty in accordance with FAR 52.246-21 for all new items installed for one (1) year following acceptance by the Government. The warranty period begins at final system acceptance.

2.10 RADIO TRANSMITTER RESTRICTIONS

The Contractor shall conform to the restrictions and procedures for the use of radio transmitting equipment as directed. The Contractor shall not use transmitters without prior approval from the Explosive Safety Officer.

2.11 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

The Contractor shall attend a pre-construction conference at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center to discuss all aspects of the project, including phasing, scheduling, safety concerns, fire department concerns, submission of submittals and the approval process, security concerns, environmental issues, customer concerns, and any concerns that the Contractor may have.

2.12 SAFETY

The Contractor is responsible for the safety of his/her personnel and the safety of NUWC personnel during the course of this project. The Contractor shall comply with the most recent Army Corps of Engineers COE-EM-385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual for all aspects of this project. The Contractor shall be responsible for any exterior work or any work that involves the closing of a building’s entrance. The contractor shall be responsible for the provision of temporary chain link construction fencing set into moveable concrete blocks, meeting the requirements of COE-EM-385-1-1, around the complete work area, to prevent NUWC personnel from entering the work zone and/or any unsafe areas. The fence shall be equipped with signage as required by COE-EM-385-1-1. The Contractor shall provide gates where necessary for access in emergencies. Sawhorses and/or construction tape is not sufficient for exterior closings or barriers.

2.13 WEATHER PROTECTION

The Contractor shall take necessary precautions to ensure that openings created during the performance of the work are monitored carefully, and take immediate action to seal off such openings when rain or other detrimental weather is imminent. The Contractor shall ensure that the openings are completely sealed off at the end of each workday to protect materials and equipment in the building from damage.

When a warning of gale force winds is issued, the Contractor shall take precautions to minimize danger to persons, and protect the work and nearby Government property. Precautions shall include, but are not limited to; closing openings, removing loose materials/tools/equipment from exposed locations, and removing or securing scaffolding and other temporary work.

2.14 PROJECT CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTATION

Prior to receiving final payment, the contractor shall be responsible for the following at the completion of the project:

2.14.1 The provision of one full size set of marked up “As Built” construction drawings.

2.14.2 The provision of an “As Built” Record of Materials, which will include a list of items, along with the Manufacturer’s name, Manufacturer’s model numbers, etc.

2.14.3 The provision of Warranty Information including the warranty duration, the actual date of warranty expiration, warranty contact information, and any items that have an extended warranty beyond the standard one year.

2.14.4 The provision of a Warranty Letter guaranteeing the Contractor’s responsibility to remedy, at the Contractor’s expense, any damage to Government-owned or controlled property when the damage is the result of the Contractor’s failure to conform to contract requirements or defective equipment, material, or workmanship. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of project acceptance and continue for one full year. The Contractor shall respond to warranty items within 48 hours of being notified.

2.15 EXISTING WORK

The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of all existing structures, equipment, finishes, etc., not to be removed as part of this project, from damage during construction. Any items not included in the Statement of Work that are damaged or altered during construction shall be restored to their pre-construction condition, at the Contractor’s expense, and verified as such by the Government.

2.16 SUBCONTRACTORS AND PERSONNEL CONTACTS

The Contractor shall provide a list to the TPOC, as listed in text G-242-H001, of contractor and subcontractors personnel, including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, the Contractor shall correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

2.17 NO SMOKING POLICY

Smoking is prohibited within and immediately outside of all buildings on installations under the cognizance of NAVFAC, except in designated exterior smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines.

2.18 PHOTOGRAPHY

Unofficial photography is prohibited on NUWCDIVNPT. When required to record progress and existing conditions, a camera permit must be obtained from NUWCDIVNPT Security. Justification and camera details will be required. The Contractor shall coordinate permit application TPOC, as listed in text G-242-H001.

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The contractor shall perform the tasking in Section 4.0 in accordance with the below Applicable Documents (AD).

3.1 NAVY ISSUANCES

3.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

3.2.1 MIL-STD-1310, Electric Plant Installation Standard Methods for Surface Ships and Submarines

4.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with the Applicable Documents (ADs) listed in Section 3.0, the Contractor shall perform the following tasks.

4.1 REMOVAL, MODIFICATION, AND INSTALLATION

Regarding removal, modification, and installation, the Contractor shall perform the following:

4.1.1 Removals

The Contractor shall remove the remnants of the existing flooding detection system and smoke detectors from the SMP’s 24 void tanks, including flooding sensors and cabling. The contactor shall retain the removed cable penetrations and Watchdog communication system for reuse.

4.1.2 Installations

The contractor shall install new void flood detection floats, cabling, hydrogen sulfide detection and alarm systems, and alarm panels. The contractor shall connect all new alarm systems to the existing Watchdog communication system.

4.1.2.1 Bonding and Grounding

In accordance with AD 3.2.1, the Contractor shall bond and ground equipment. Acceptable criteria for equipment to hull ground via bond or ground strap is one-tenth ohm maximum.

4.1.2.2 Painting

In accordance with AD 3.2.2, the Contractor shall paint all new and disturbed surfaces to match the surrounding surface, ensuring all surface preparation and paint coating application requirements are met.

4.2 INSPECTION AND TESTING

In accordance with AD 3.1.1, 3.1.2 and 3.1.3, the Contractor shall conduct an operational test of all equipment installed in SOW 4.1. The Contractor shall ensure that the installed equipment functions to the designed sequence of operation in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

5.0 FIRE PROTECTION

The Contractor and his employees shall know where fire alarms are located and how to activate them. The Contractor shall handle and store all combustible supplies, materials, waste and trash in a manner that prevents fire or hazards to persons, facilities, and materials. Contractor employees operating critical equipment shall be trained to properly respond during a fire alarm or fire in accordance with activity instructions.

6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local environmental protection laws, regulations and standards. The Contractor shall coordinate all environmental protection matters with the Contracting Officer. If a regulatory agency assesses a monetary fine against the Government for violations resulting from contractor actions, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the amount of the fine and related costs. The Contractor shall clean up any oil or chemical spills resulting from his/her operations at his/her own expense. The Contractor shall not create a nuisance or hazard to the health of military or civilian personnel.

7.0 DISPOSAL

7.1 Debris, rubbish, non-hazardous waste, and non-usable material, resulting from the work under this contract, shall be disposed of by the Contractor at his/her expense, off Government property, unless otherwise directed.

7.2 The Contractor must dispose of all hazardous waste in accordance with applicable environmental laws, including but not limited to, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and its associated state and local regulations. Prior to disposal of any hazardous waste, the Contractor shall obtain approval from the Contracting Officer.

7.3 The Contractor shall segregate and recycle all debris generated by the work, and remove off station to a licensed facility. The Contractor shall remove debris and transport it in such a manner that prevents spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Local regulations regarding hauling and disposal shall apply.

7.4 The Contractor shall submit a report with invoice that includes the following:

7.4.1 Amount (by weight) and type of waste materials disposed of in a landfill or incinerator, with destination and the tip fee per ton.

7.4.2 Amount (by weight) and type of materials salvaged for sale, salvaged for reuse, and recycled, with destination and revenue generated for each material.

8.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

8.1 All work shall be conducted in a safe manner and shall comply with all requirements of the latest version of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM-385-1-1.

8.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing his/her employees in appropriate safety measures and shall not permit them to place machines and other equipment in traffic lanes or other locations in such a manner as to create safety hazards.

8.3 The Contractor shall employ a competent person as defined in EM-385-1-1 to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).

8.4 The Contractor shall arrange for their own emergency medical treatment. The Government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment.

9.0 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

9.1 The principle purpose of an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) is to reduce the overall risk of the hazards associated with construction work.

9.2 An AHA shall be developed by the Contractor for every operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations, or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform work.

9.3 An AHA must identify and evaluate hazards and outline the proposed methods and techniques for the safe completion of each phase of work.

9.4 At a minimum, an AHA must define activity being performed, or Definable Features of Work (DFOW).

9.5 An AHA shall be continuously reviewed and modified to address changing site conditions or operations.

9.6 An AHA shall be used during daily inspections to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the activity's safety and health controls.

9.7 An AHA shall be updated as necessary to provide an effective response to changing work conditions and activities.

10.0 ACCIDENT REPORTING

10.1 ACCIDENT REPORTS

For RECORDABLE INJURIES OR ILLNESS (SOW 10.4), and property damage accidents resulting in a least $2,000 in damages, the Prime Contractor shall conduct an accident investigation to establish the root cause of the accident, complete the Navy Contractor Significant Incident Report (CSIR) and provide the report to the Contracting Officer within five calendar days of the accident. The Contracting Officer will provide copies of any required or special forms.

10.2 ACCIDENT NOTIFICATION

The Prime Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, as listed in text G-242-H001, as soon as practical, but not later than four (4) hours after any accident meeting the definition of RECORDABLE INJURIES OR ILLNESS (SOW 10.4); high visibility accidents, as determined by EM-385 ‘Safety and Health Requirements Manual’; or property damage equal to or greater than $2,000. Notification shall include:

10.2.1 Contractor name

10.2.2 Contract Title/ Contract Number

10.2.3 Type of contract

10.2.4 Name of activity/installation or location where accident occurred

10.2.5 Date and time of accident

10.2.6 Names of personnel injured

10.2.7 Extent of property damage or injury

10.2.8 Brief description of accident (to include type of construction equipment used, PPE used, etc.).

10.3 ACCIDENT SITE

The Contractor shall preserve the conditions and evidence at the accident site until the Government investigation team arrives and Government investigation is conducted.

10.4 DEFINITION OF A RECORDABLE INJURY OR ILLNESS

Any work related injury or illness that results in:

10.4.1 Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness

10.4.2 Days away from work

10.4.3 Restricted work

10.4.4 Transfer to another job

10.4.5 Medical treatment beyond first aid

10.4.6 Loss of consciousness

10.4.7 A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional.

11.0 MONTHLY EXPOSURE REPORT

This report is a compilation of employee-hours worked each month for all site workers, both prime and subcontractors, and shall be recorded daily on the Contractor Production Report.

12.0 INSPECTIONS

The Contractor's workspace may be inspected periodically for OSHA and Navy violations. Abatement of violations will be the responsibility of the Contractor and/or the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide assistance to the Safety Office escort and the federal or state OSHA Inspector if a complaint is filed. Any fines levied on the contractor by federal or state OSHA offices due to safety/health violations shall be paid promptly.

13.0 COMPLIANCE

If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety requirements, the NUWCDIVNPT Contracting Office shall issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stop order shall be made the subject of claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages to the Contractor.

14.0 INVESTIGATIONS

The NUWCDIVNPT Safety Office will investigate all complaints of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions received from contractor’s employees, federal civilian employees, or military personnel. The Safety Office will notify the Contracting Officer of the results of such investigations.

15.0 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES AND VEHICLES

15.1 The Contractor shall provide to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), as listed in text G-242-H001, the name or names of the responsible supervisory person or persons authorized to act for the Contractor under this Order.

15.2 The Contractor shall furnish sufficient personnel to perform all work specified within the contract.

15.3 Contractor employees shall conduct themselves in a proper, efficient, courteous, businesslike manner.

15.4 The Contractor shall remove from the site any individual whose continued employment is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interests of National Security.

15.5 The company name shall be displayed on each of the Contractor's vehicles in a manner and size that is clearly visible.

15.6 All vehicles shall display a valid state license plate and, if applicable, a safety inspection sticker, and shall be maintained in good repair.

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