402_A__EPF_Annual_Antenna_preservation_SOW_rev_2.doc

USNS Yuma

( EPF 8 )

COMMUNICATION AND NAVIGATION

Marvin. Gregory

ANNUAL ANTENNA PRESERVATION

1.0 ABSTRACT

This item describes the requirement to provide the services of a service technician to perform maintenance on the EPF class communication and navigation antennas.

2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES

2.1 References:

2.1.1 None

2.2 Enclosures: None

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/QUANTITY/DESCRIPTION:

3.1 Location: 05 Level and 06- Level Topside Deck.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: None

5.0 NOTES:

5.1 The contractor and all subcontractors, regardless of tier, must consult the General Technical Requirements (GTR) to determine applicability to this work item. In performance of this work item, the contractor and all subcontractors, regardless of tier, shall comply with the requirements of all applicable GTR’s.

5.2 The contractor and all subcontractors, regardless of tier, are advised to review other work items under this contract, to determine their effect on the work required under this work item. Prior to initiating any work on the electrical system, de-energize and tag-out all sources of electrical power to the circuits involved in this work item IAW COMSCINST 5100.17C, “Afloat Safety and Occupational Health Manual”. Restore electrical power upon the completion of all aspects of this work item.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None additional.

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED

7.1 Provide the services of a service technician to perform antenna topside maintenance on ALL EPF communication and navigation antennas.

7.2 All work that is to be completed in this SOW is under the discretion of the Ships Communication Officer (SCO), Navigator or Captain. It is under their direction as to which antenna needs to be serviced.

7.3 All antenna’s listed in this SOW must be tested with the Communication Officer and Navigator or Captain before any work shall be started. If any anomalies are present before work has been implemented, service technician shall report findings to MSC representative or PPE.

7.4 All Communication and Navigation antennas listed in table 7.5 that have a direct termination that includes electrical tape, rubber tape, Scotchkote or equivalent shall follow steps 7.4.1 and 7.4.2. Antennas that use a stuffing tube to transport the cable to its associated equipment, follow steps 7.4.3.

7.4.1 Antenna current weather stripping removed and a thorough inspection of the antenna RF termination. Inspection shall include but not limited to disconnecting the RF cable connection and inspecting the interconnections of the termination and cable connection. ANY anomalies associated with the antenna RF cable, RF connector, or RF termination or if applicable, power and control cable termination shall be recorded and reported to the MSC Representative or PPE. It is under the MSC Representative or PPE discretion to have the RF, Power, or control termination repaired by the service technician.

7.4.2 If no anomalies are present after the weather stripping has been removed from the connector for inspection, re- connect all terminations and re-weather proof the RF, Control, and Power connection using electrical tape, rubber tape, and 3M type Scotchkote or equivalent.

7.4.3 If the antenna RF, Control, and Power connection is using a stuffing tube to transport the cable to its associated equipment, a visual inspection for any anomalies shall be completed of the termination going into the stuffing tube. If any anomalies are present, the technician shall record and report the anomaly to the MSC Representative or PPE. It is under the MSC Representative or PPE discretion to have the RF, Power, or control termination repaired by the service technician.

7.5 LOS VHF/UHF ANTENNA MAINTNANCE

AC MARINE CX4

7.6 All Communication and Navigation antennas listed in table 7.7 shall have:

7.6.1 Antenna radome washed with only a soft cloth, dish soap detergent and water.

7.6.2 RF, Control, and Power termination points entering the radome weather proofing shall be visually inspected for correct weatherproof sealing and cleanliness or anomalies. If the service technician finds degraded weatherproof sealing that includes electrical tape, rubber tape, Scotchkote or equivalent, the service technician shall remove old degraded weatherproof sealing and replace with new weatherproof sealing using electrical tape, rubber tape, and 3M type Scotchkote or equivalent on the antenna termination.

7.6.3 If the antenna RF, Control, and Power connection is using a stuffing tube to transport the cable to its associated equipment, a visual inspection for any anomalies shall be completed of the termination going into the stuffing tube. If any anomalies are present, the technician shall record and report the anomaly to the MSC Representative or PPE. It is under the MSC Representative or PPE discretion to have the RF, Power, or control termination repaired by the service technician

7.6.3.1 NOTE: The CBSP, NGW and all DTS antenna radomes shall ONLY be washed with a soft cloth, dish soap detergent and water due to the connectors being located inside the radome.

ANY anomalies present that are associated with the antenna RF cable, RF connector, or RF termination or if applicable, power and control cable terminations shall be recorded and reported to the MSC Representative or PPE. It is under the MSC Representative or PPE discretion to have the RF, Power, or control terminations repaired by the service technician.

7.7 SATCOM ANTENNA MAINTENANCE

7.8 Radar Navigation antennas listed in table 7.9 shall have:

7.8.1 Visual Inspection of cable weatherproofing for correct water proof seal. Visual inspection for any cable anomalies present.

7.8.1.1 NOTE: ANY anomalies associated with the antenna RF cable, RF connector, or RF termination or if applicable, power and control cable or termination shall be recorded and reported to the MSC Representative or PPE. It is under the MSC Representative or PPE discretion to have the RF, Power, or control termination repaired by the service technician.

7.8.2 Visual inspection of radar transducer.

7.8.3 All associated connectors tightly secured

7.9 RADAR ANTENNA MAINTENANCE

7.10 Inspection and Testing

7.10.1 Upon completion of work stated in sections 7.4, 7.6, and 7.8, Service Technician shall contact MSC representative or PPE for a walk through inspection of work completed by service technician. Service technician shall test all antennas serviced in this SOW with the Ships Communication Officer, Navigator or Captain are working satisfactory.

7.11 MSC Representatives

7.11.1 Steven Makonis, USNS Spearhead Principle Port Engineer, (757) 478-1724, (email: steven.makonis@navy.mil)

7.11.2 Mr. Marvin Gregory, T-EPF C4S Electronics Execution Manager, (757) 341-5428 (email: marvin.gregory@navy.mil)

7.11.3 Mr. Ramón Viñas, T-EPF C4S Electronics Execution Manager, (757) 341-5458 (email: ramon.o.vinas@navy.mil)

8.0 MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE:

1. INTECH Marine 1226 Executive Blvd

Chesapeake, VA 23320

Phone 757-549-1143

Email: lou@intechmarine.com

2. Mackay World Service

Miami/Jacksonville – Celia Maduro

11461 Interchange Circle South

Miramar, Florida 33025

Phone: +1-954-431-7223 Email: service@mackaymarine.com

3. Mid-Atlantic Engineering Technical Services 1501 Crossways Blvd., Suite E

Chesapeake, VA 23320

Phone 757-512-6864

POC: Bernie Smith

Email: bsmith@maets.net

9.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: None additional.

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