1.03 J-2 WORK ITEM DESCRIPTION_UPDATED_12MAR2026.pdf

USNS ARCTIC

(T-AO 8)

0300 CONTRACT NO. NXXXXXX

ITEM NO. 0302 CATEGORY "A" 03/12/2026

Electronic Technician assist John Bolan

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1.0 ABSTRACT:

1.1 This item describes the requirement to provide on-site

electronics technical specialist support to troubleshoot and repair Ship’s Shrink Wrap Machine.

2.0 REFERENCES:

2.1 FOX C4 Technical Manual

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION:

3.1 Description:

Manufacturer: Fox Packaging Services

Model Number: C4, Pallet Wrapper

Serial Number: C4-122311-155

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: None.

5.0 NOTES:

5.1 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.

5.2 Only Qualified individuals holding a valid certification

of High Voltage Qualification shall be permitted to access and work within the safety perimeter established by Ship’s Force.

5.3 This ship contains High Voltage (HV) electrical systems.

The contractor and subcontractors shall obey all posted and verbal instructions regarding safety and exclusion from High Voltage areas. At no time shall a contractor or subcontractor approach, work on, or enter a High

Voltage area without proper authorization.

5.4 THE USS Lewis B. Puller’s ELECTRICAL COLOR CODING DOES

NOT FOLLOW CONSISTENT COLOR SCHEME. THE SHIP IS KNOWN TO

HAVE CURRENT CARRYING CONDUCTORS COLORED GREEN, BLUE,

BLACK AND WHITE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSUME ALL

ELECTRICAL CABLES ARE HOT UNTIL TESTED OTHERWISE.

5.5 All shipboard lockout tag out procedures shall be

followed by the contractor.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

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6.1 All work required under this Work Item shall only be

accomplished by qualified ABS electrical service contractor personnel. Proof of personnel qualifications shall be provided to the MSCREP and the Chief Engineer.

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED:

7.1 Provide services of a qualified Marine Electronic

Specialist with tools for a period of two (2) working days to trouble shoot and repair the shrink wrap machine.

7.2 Submit as found condition report to MSC Port Engineer.

Any additional repair requirements outside the scope will be subject to a change order.

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: None additional.

USNS Arctic

( TAOE 8 )

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CLEAN AND PAINT UNREP EQUIPMENT

FOUNDATIONS

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1.0 ABSTRACT:

1.1. This work item describes the preservation requirements

to the ship’s UNREP equipment on 02 and 04 levels.

2.0 REFERENCES:

2.1. MSC Drawing, 8385180 Arctic General Arrangement

Drawing.

2.2. MSC SWIRR No. 8, Topsides Painting.

2.3. Steel Structures Painting Council, Good Painting

Practice, Volume 1, Fourth Edition.

2.4. Steel Structures Painting Council, Systems and

Specifications, Volume 2, Eighth Edition.

2.5. MSC Drawing 8391172-Station Six Heavy Unrep Equipment

Foundations.

2.6. NAVSEA Drawing,6361790 Rev D, Station 12 Drawing One

2.7. NAVSEA Drawing,6361767_N Station 2

2.8. NAVSEA Drawing,6361701_S Station 1

2.9. NAVSEA Drawing, 6361415_H Station 12 Drawing 2

2.10. NAVSEA Drawing, 6361414_H Station 9 Hauling Winch

Foundations

2.11. NAVSEA Drawing,6361413_H Sta 10 04 LVL SD WN

2.12. NAVSEA Drawing, 6360959_J Sta 1 and 2 FNDS

2.13. NAVSEA Drawing, 6360957_F Sta 3 and 4 FNDS

2.14. NAVSEA Drawing, 6360956_H Sta 5 and 6 FNDS

2.15. NAVSEA Drawing, 6360952_J Sta 5 and 6 FNDS

2.16. NAVSEA Drawing, 6360951_H Sta 7 and 8 FNDS

2.17. NAVSEA Drawing, 6360950_L Sta 7 and 10 FNDS

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3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION:

3.1. Location/Quantity/Description:

3.1.1. 1,255 Square feet of foundation surface area to be addressed in following areas:

a. Station One (UNREP Station) 02 Deck, Hauling Winch – 30 Sq Ft Highline Winch – 34 Sq Ft Ram Tensioner – 8 Sq Ft Anti Slack Device – 6 Sq Ft Saddle Winch #1 – 16 Sq Ft Saddle Winch #2 – 16 Sq Ft Fixed Fairlead – 8 Sq Ft

b. Station Two (Fueling Station) 02 Deck Saddle Winch #1 – 16 Sq Ft Saddle Winch #2 – 16 Sq ft Spanwire Winch – 32 Sq Ft Ram Tensioner – 8 Sq Ft Anti Slack Device – 6 Sq Ft Fixed Fairlead – 8 Sq Ft

c. Station Three (Fueling Station) 02 Deck Saddle Winch #1 – 16 Sq Ft Saddle Winch #2 – 16 Sq ft Spanwire Winch – 32 Sq Ft Ram Tensioner – 8 Sq Ft Anti Slack Device – 6 Sq Ft Fixed Fairlead – 8 Sq Ft

d. Station Four (UNREP Station) 02 Deck Hauling Winch – 30 Sq Ft Highline Winch – 34 Sq Ft Ram Tensioner – 8 Sq Ft Anti Slack Device – 6 Sq Ft Saddle Winch #1 – 16 Sq Ft Saddle Winch #2 – 16 Sq Ft Fixed Fairlead – 8 Sq Ft

e. Station Five (UNREP Station) 02 Deck Hauling Winch – 30 Sq Ft Highline Winch – 34 Sq Ft

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Ram Tensioner – 8 Sq Ft Anti Slack Device – 6 Sq Ft Saddle Winch #1 – 16 Sq Ft Saddle Winch #2 – 16 Sq Ft Fixed Fairlead #1 – 8 Sq Ft Fixed Fairlead #2 – 8 Sq Ft Gypsy Winch – 8 Sq Ft

f. Station Six (UNREP Station) 02 Deck Inhaul Winch – 30 Sq Ft Outhaul Winch – 30 Sq Ft Highline Winch – 34 Sq Ft Ram Tensioner – 33 Sq Ft Inhaul Anti Slack Device – 12 Sq Ft Outhaul Anti Slack Device – 12 Sq Ft Gypsy Winch – 8 Sq Ft Fix Fairlead (Derrick) – 108 Sq Ft

g. Station Seven (Fueling Station) 02 Deck Saddle Winch #1 – 16 Sq Ft Saddle Winch #2 – 16 Sq ft Spanwire Winch – 32 Sq Ft Ram Tensioner – 8 Sq Ft Anti Slack Device – 6 Sq Ft Fixed Fairlead – 8 Sq Ft

h. Station Eight (Fueling Station) 02 Deck Saddle Winch #1 – 16 Sq Ft Saddle Winch #2 – 16 Sq ft Spanwire Winch – 32 Sq Ft Ram Tensioner – 8 Sq Ft Anti Slack Device – 6 Sq Ft Fixed Fairlead – 8 Sq Ft

i. Station Nine (UNREP Station) 04 Deck Hauling Winch – 30 Sq Ft Highline Winch – 34 Sq Ft Ram Tensioner – 8 Sq Ft Anti Slack Device – 6 Sq Ft Saddle Winch #1 – 16 Sq Ft Saddle Winch #2 – 16 Sq Ft Fixed Fairlead #1 – 8 Sq Ft Fixed Fairlead #2 – 8 Sq Ft Gypsy Winch – 8 Sq Ft

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j. Station Ten (Fueling Station) 02 Deck & 04 Deck Saddle Winch #1 – 16 Sq Ft (04 Deck) Saddle Winch #2 – 16 Sq ft (04 Deck) Spanwire Winch – 32 Sq Ft (02 Deck) Ram Tensioner – 8 Sq Ft (02 Deck) Anti Slack Device – 6 Sq Ft (02 Deck) Fixed Fairlead – 8 Sq Ft (02 Deck)

k. Station Twelve (UNREP Station) 04 Deck Hauling Winch – 30 Sq Ft Highline Winch – 34 Sq Ft Ram Tensioner – 8 Sq Ft Anti Slack Device – 6 Sq Ft Saddle Winch #1 – 16 Sq Ft Saddle Winch #2 – 16 Sq Ft Fixed Fairlead #1 – 8 Sq Ft Fixed Fairlead #2 – 8 Sq Ft Gypsy Winch – 8 Sq Ft

l. There is no station 11.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES:

4.1. Government Furnished Material (GFM):

4.1.1. Paint provided by Ship Paint Locker.

PPG Paint Amount Amercoat 240 Oxide Red TBD Amercoat 240 Haze Grey TBD Amercoat 240 White TBD Amershield Haze Grey TBD Prep 88 TBD T-10 Thinner TBD 65 Thinner TBD

4.2. Government Furnished Services: None

5.0 NOTES:

5.1. The contractor and all subcontractors, regardless of

tier, must consult the General Technical Requirements to determine applicability to this Work Item. In

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5.2. The contractor and all subcontractors, regardless of

tier, are advised to review the other Work Items under this contract to determine their effect on the work required under this Work Item. Many of the definitions relating to the performance of this Work Item are found in Work Item 001.

5.3. Solvents are provided for viscosity control only, not

for equipment clean up.

5.4. The contractor is responsible for all costs associated

with monitoring, containment, handling, collection, processing, clean up, recycling and disposing of wash water, rinse water, and dissolved solvents used and generated during work accomplished by this work item, whether on the ship, or on the pier adjacent to the ship, or in the water . ALL LABOR AND MATERIAL COSTS

ASSOCIATED WITH THIS LEVEL OF EFFORT, WHERE REQUIRED

OR FOUND NECESSARY, SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE BID PRICE

OF THIS WORK ITEM.

5.5. If Contractor uses a grit blast method to accomplish

work item requirements, then ALL LABOR AND MATERIAL COSTS associated with the level of effort required in monitoring, containment, handling, clean up, processing, temporary storage, recycling, transportation, and disposal, of the spent blast grit generated; SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE BID PRICE OF THIS

WORK ITEM.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None.

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED:

7.1. Accomplish the requirements of Reference 2.2, 2.3 and

2.4 to all areas listed in Para 3.1.1. In addition to the requirements of Reference 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4, accomplish the requirements specified below:

7.1.1. HP/LP wash entire area listed in Para 3.1.1

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7.1.2. Upon completion of all water washing chloride

testing shall be performed on random areas. One

(1) test per 1000 square feet including undersides of structural members. If contamination is found, additional tests shall be made as necessary to determine the extent of contamination and to prove the success of remediation. The maximum allowable contamination concentrations shall be less than 10 ug/cm2 of chloride contaminants as determined by field or laboratory analysis using reliable and reproducible test equipment.

7.2. Temporarily cover all portholes and windows.

7.3. Temporarily cover all antennas and protuberances.

7.4. Temporarily protect all airlock and Bridge entrances.

Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup of any particulate that enters the Forward house via the airlocks or entrances.

7.5. Temporarily cover UNREP Control Booths

7.6. Temporarily install chutes, plugs, internal blanking, etc. to prevent discharges from ship touching surfaces to be coated.

7.7. *** IN THE PRESENCE OF THE Ship Crew conduct cover up inspection***

7.7.1. For all areas listed in Section 3.1.1 powertool

to SPC-11 contractor shall mechanically scale and clean these surfaces using pneumatic tooling PRIOR TO abrasive blasting.

7.8. Upon completion of exterior surface preparation and

approval by MSCREP, apply the following coating system to areas identified in Section 3.1.1:

7.9. Upon completion of exterior surface preparation and

approval, apply the following coating system to all bare metal in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions:

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PPG Paint System Amercoat 240 Oxide Red First Coat 5-6 mils DFT Amercoat 240 Haze Gray Stripe Coat Amercoat 240 White Second Coat 5-6 mils DFT

7.10. Upon completion of exterior surface preparation and

approval, apply the following coating system to all areas listed in Paragraph 3.0 in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions:

PPG Paint System Amershield Haze Grey Third Coat 3-4 mils DFT

7.10.1. Time for curing paints and times between coats is

to be as recommended by the paint manufacturer's representative.

7.10.2. No painting is to be done from Sunset to 0800

(8:00 AM) the following morning without prior approval from MSCREP.

7.10.3. All areas to be painted are to be blown down with

dry, oil free air prior to painting.

7.10.4. NO PAINTING SHALL TAKE PLACE WITHOUT A PAINT

MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE IN ATTENDANCE.

7.10.5. Paint is not to be applied to hull surfaces when

the surface temperature is below 40 degrees F., when the humidity is above that recommended by the paint manufacturer or as otherwise limited by the paint manufacturer's recommendations, unless prior permission is obtained from the MSCREP in writing. All surfaces are to be dry and free of dust before applying each coat.

7.10.6. Application of all products is to be by airless

spray.

7.10.7. Mil thickness is to be measured dry with a dry

film thickness indicator. Dry film thickness measurements are to be taken at a minimum of 5 locations for each 1,000 square feet of surface

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7.11. Remove temporary cover up installed in Para 7.2-7.7.

7.12. Clean all areas, spaces and machinery of ship

contaminated by sandblasting grit and dust to the satisfaction of MSCREP.

7.13. Remove all sheeting, tape and covers. Upon completion

of blasting and painting and after appropriate curing time has been allowed, wash down decks with fresh water to remove any/all of the residue caused by this work item.

7.14. Damaged areas shall be repaired to restore the area to

the full coating system prior to the ship's departure and upon completion of all industrial work.

7.15. Inspection/Test:

7.15.1. An inspection team composed of the MSCREP, Government Paint Representative and the Contractor will be present throughout the entire period of preparing the surface prior to coating applications. The inspection team will inspect the quality of surface preparation achieved. No paint is to be applied until surfaces have been approved by MSCREP. Suitable protective clothing and approved type masks are to be provided to the inspection team.

7.16. Preparation of Drawings: None Additional

7.17. Manufacturer's Representative:

7.17.1. The Government will provide the services of the

Government Paint Representative. The Paint Representative will report to the MSCREP on a daily basis during the performance of this item.

Cost of the Paint Representative will be borne by the Government and is not to be included in this item.

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: None

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HULL AND STRUCTURAL CONTRACT NO. 2026 VRA

ITEM NO. 0135 CATEGORY "A" 2026-02-05

TAOE8_01 DECK GUARDRAIL

RENEWAL

Bolan, John

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1.0 ABSTRACT

1.1 This item describes the renewal of 01 level deck guardrails and deteriorated posts.

2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURE:

2.1 REFERENCE:

2.1.1 NAVSEA Drawing No. 570-6361019 Guardrails and Protective Guards

(T-AOE 6-8)

2.2 ENCLOSURE:

2.2.1 USNS Arctic Guardrails Exterior power point

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION

3.1 Location/Quantity

3.1.1 Located: On 01 Level Weather deck

3.2 Quantity/Description:

3.1.1 Twenty (20) 8' 12 Ga. Galv. W-Beam Guardrail without holes or equal.

3.1.2 Seventeen (17) 16’ 12 Ga Galv. W-Beam Guardrail without holes or equal.

3.1.3 Forty four (44) 12 Ga. Galv. W-Beam Flared Ends.

3.1.4 175’ linear feet of “T” steel beam, (5 1/4" x 4”)

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES:

4.1 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): None

4.2 Government Furnished Material (GFM) None

4.3 Government Furnished Services (GFS): None

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5.0 NOTES:

5.1 Contractor is to verify all dimensions and material requirements.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 None.

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED

7.1 Contractor or provide new material as identified in Paragraph 3.0.

7.2 Remove, convey to shop, and replace with new W-beam guardrail indicated in paragraph 3.2. Use reference 2.1.1 and Enclosure 2.2.1 as guidance.

7.2.1 Misc hardware and interconnection pieces to be renewed with new CRES hardware.

7.3 Provide and install new support frames, approximately one hundred seventy five

(175) linear feet of frames. Frame deck pad shall remain in place. Clad weld and grind smooth pitted pads, assume 100 linear feet of clad welding.

7.4 Align and drill new mounting holes in guardrails and frames.

7.5 New guard rails, frames, and brackets shall be blasted and painted with 2 coats of primer followed by one topcoat of safety yellow prior to installation.

7.5.1 Paint touch-ups to be completed following installation.

7.6 Paint all exterior surfaces, both new and disturbed, to match original. Contractor to utilize PPG Paint system requirements for exterior painting under supervision of

MSC Paint Tech Representative.

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

8.1 None additional.

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0000 CONTRACT NO. N332205XXXX

ITEM NO. 0001 CATEGORY "NSP" 02/24/2026

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SCOPE_GENERAL_REQUIREMENTS_AND_DEFINITIONS_VR_Package

TBD

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This item describes the intent, scope, general requirements, and definitions that apply to this work package.

2.0 REFERENCES: None

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION

3.1 Aspects of the ship and shore support facilities as

described in the work package.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: None

5.0 NOTES: None

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None additional

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED

7.1 Scope

7.1.1 This work package, the accompanying contract, and contract guidance drawings define the scope of work to be performed.

7.1.2 In case of a difference or conflict between the

referenced contract guidance drawings and the work items, the work items shall govern. Any omissions from the drawings, or from this work package, of details or work that is necessary to fulfill the intent of this work package or that is customarily performed in the industry, do not relieve the contractor from his/her obligation to perform such work. Notify the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) of any such issues as soon as the work package is reviewed, or such conflict is identified.

7.1.3 Provide labor and materials necessary to

complete work items in the work package. Tag-out, (rearrange

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0001 - 2 for order of activity) rig and unrig, connect and disconnect stage and un-stage, and remove, replace, and relocate any interference necessary to accomplish each work item in the work package. Unless specifically identified as government-furnished equipment or material (GFE/GFM), provide all equipment, material, and labor necessary to perform the contract.

7.1.4 Perform inspections, tests, and trials to

demonstrate total compliance with the work package requirements.

7.2 General Requirements

7.2.1 Within the scope of this work package, complete

each work item in accordance with appropriate GTRs as found in reference 2.1.

7.2.2 Where a work item has special requirements that

differ from the GTRs, the requirements of the work item shall govern. Where there are no special requirements invoked, then the GTRs shall govern.

7.2.3 Work items and contract guidance drawings

provided by the Government to the contractor do not fully describe all work required to meet regulatory requirements.

Ensure that work complies with regulatory requirements in accordance with reference 2.1, GTR No. 1. The cost of meeting regulatory requirements shall be borne by the contractor.

Provide the scheduling of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) surveys and the cost and scheduling of all other regulatory services. The Government shall bear the costs of ABS ship surveys. Where a work item requires the contractor to develop working drawings and obtain ABS review and approval of those working drawings, the contractor shall bear these costs.

7.2.4 Where a work item does not cite any particular

GTR, identify and perform in accordance with relevant GTRs. If any question arises as to the applicability, notify the on-site OMT REP and request further guidance.

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7.2.5 Provide all necessary compliance and approval

certificates and documents and submit them to the OMT REP. This includes but is not limited to:

a. Original stamped documents of each approved drawing for work performed during the availability.

b. Original stamped documents of each regulatory test and inspection performed during the availability.

c. A chronological file of all correspondence between the contractor (or sub-contractor) and all regulatory bodies.

d. Prepare and submit reports, drawings, and other documents required per the above paragraphs in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).

7.3 Definitions: The following terms in alphabetical order

shall have meanings as indicated below:

7.3.1 Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) –

Means the MSC designated contracting officer.

7.3.2 Article – means a separately lettered part of a

work item of the work package. Articles in different items may bear the same number; hence, to identify an article completely, the item of which it is a part must be specified.

7.3.3 As-designed – means a condition meeting the

original system and manufacturer’s design.

7.3.4 As-found – means the condition which was found

upon close inspection by the contractor. The resulting report will discuss all major components and sub-components as functional or degraded and needing specified repairs. When

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0001 - 4 reporting an as-found condition, the information shall be stated clearly, concisely, and with enough detail so as to allow for preparation of a work statement and estimate. Include annotated sketches, graphs, and photographs when necessary to make a report clearly understandable to the OMT REP. Identify actual readings/dimensions taken. When a work item does not require a report, and one is determined to be necessary in order to produce a reliable or complete repair, submit one legible copy, in hard copy or electronic media, of a report with supporting data as early as possible in the contract period, so as to have the additional work completed within the original contract period.

7.3.5 As-released – means the condition of the item

that exists at the time it is returned to the government.

Include annotated sketches, graphs, and photographs when necessary to make a report clearly understandable to the OMT REP. Identify actual readings/dimensions taken. It shall include a summary of corrective actions made by the contractor and list any known remaining degraded conditions.

7.3.6 Category A – means a work item for which a firm

fixed price has been established in the base contract, which will be executed during the period of performance.

7.3.7 Category B – means a work item which identifies

additional optional repairs, labor, and materials or for which a firm fixed price has been established in the base contract, which may, or may not be invoked by the ACO during the period of performance.

7.3.8 Contractor furnished equipment (CFE) and

contractor furnished material (CFM) – means the contractor provides the specified equipment or material used in the work item. Anything not identified as GFE/GFM shall be considered contractor furnished. This includes, for example, items alternatively described as installing activity furnished or vendor furnished.

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7.3.9 COMSC – means the Commander, Military Sealift

Command.

7.3.10 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) – is

an individual designated in accordance with DFARS subsection 201.602-2 and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

7.3.11 Contracting Officer – identifies the

Contracting Officer as identified in the award or as otherwise designated by the government or MSC.

7.3.12 Contractor – identifies the shipyard holding

the prime contract for the work specified in this work package.

7.3.13 Delivery – means the time when the contractor

accepts the ship into their custody. The point where the ship is delivered is stated in the "DELIVERY AND REDELIVERY" Standard Work Item - 018.

7.3.14 Detach or disconnect – means to disconnect all

attachments to the unit prior to moving it. Attachment points shall be tagged, identified, blanked, and protected to facilitate reinstallation. Work items do not necessarily identify interferences, and the contractor is responsible for the identification and resolution of interferences affecting a detachment and subsequent movement.

7.3.15 Extend – See install definition.

7.3.16 General Technical Requirements (GTRs) – defines

the standards of performance for work being performed by contractors, see reference 2.1.

7.3.17 Government furnished equipment (GFE) and

Government furnished materials (GFM) – means the government provides the specified equipment or material used in the work item.

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7.3.18 Hazwaste – means hazardous wastes that the

Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) identifies in one of four hazardous waste lists (F-list – 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.31; K-list – 40 CFR 261.32; P-list 40 CFR 262.32; or U-list 40 CFR 261.32; or exhibit at least one of four characteristics – ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity, as defined in 40 CFR Part 261, Subpart C.

7.3.19 Inspect – means to examine and assess the

condition of a particular item or system and provide report with recommendation for repair and material.

7.3.20 Install, extend, and modify – means provide the

piece of equipment, material, or system to be installed, extended or modified and provide the materials, structural supports, and labor to attach, connect, and test the equipment or system to effect a finished fully operational installation.

In addition:

a. When new material or equipment is not specified by type, the material or equipment shall be identical to the existing material or equipment.

When install is used with reference to GFE, conditions of the above definition are applicable, except the requirement to provide the piece of equipment.

b. Work items do not necessarily identify interferences and the contractor shall identify and resolve interferences affecting the installation by temporarily removing, reinstalling, or relocating interferences upon approval of OMT REP. Temporarily remove, relocate, alter, and reroute all interferences, including but not limited to, ductwork, piping, wire-ways, fixtures, insulation, joiner linings, equipment, furniture, etc., to facilitate finished fully operational installations and

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preservation systems, restoring floor coverings and joiner work, replacing items and equipment removed for access, plugging wiring and pipe penetrations, and restoring all other disturbed areas to match the surrounding areas. Disturbed coating shall be repaired.

7.3.21 Interference – means any object(s), equipment(s), system(s), or component(s) that must be removed and reinstalled, relocated, modified or designed around to facilitate the installation of new, repaired or modified equipment or systems.

7.3.22 Labor and Materials – means labor, materials, parts, plant facilities, supervision, services, tools, equipment, and any other resources required to accomplish the specified work.

7.3.23 Manifests – are the official shipping document

forms originated and signed by the generators, transporters, and operators of the hazardous waste disposal facility, as required by federal, state, or local regulations.

7.3.24 MSC drawing – means contract guidance drawing.

7.3.25 MSC representative (MSCREP) – means the

principal port engineer (PPE) for the period of performance and may be delegated to an assistant port engineer (APE) or a ship’s officer assigned to work with the ACO.

7.3.26 OMT REP approval – means OMT REP written

concurrence with the general method of construction and detailing as presented by the contractor and does not relieve

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7.3.27 OMT REP, OMTREP – For MSC ships where ship is

run by an Operating Company (OPCO) OMT REP means; OPCO Senior Management Team consisting of OPCO Program Manager, OPCO Port Engineer and OPCO Contracting Officer. OPCO Contracts often have a Government Port Engineer (GPE) assigned who is a full time MSC representative whose function is to provide MSC Program Manager (PM) real time status of availability progress, and firsthand information on issues, change order requirements, work quality and work completion. The GPE does not have contractual authority but they are the primary liaison between OPCO and MSC PM whose purpose is to expedite decision making in the SY environment.

For Ships operated by United States Government Employees, OMT REP is synonymous with MSC representative (MSCREP), see definition for MSC representative.

7.3.28 Non-destructive testing (NDT) – means analyzing

the properties and condition of a material, component or system without causing damage and is employed to determine acceptability. Testing shall utilize currently calibrated equipment and certified testing personnel and procedures in accordance with applicable classification society and regulatory bodies requirements.

7.3.29 None additional or none – means that there are

no additional requirements beyond those contained in the GTRs and work items that make up the work package. Where specific requirements are set forth in articles 6.0, 7.0 or 8.0 of a work item, such requirements are in addition to those requirements listed in the GTRs and work items that make up the work package.

7.3.30 Not separately priced (NSP) – means a work item

which defines the general requirements, standards and conditions the contractor shall meet during the period of performance. NSP work items are not biddable items and do not represent a cost to the government.

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7.3.31 Or equal – means that components, materials or

equipment shall be equal or equivalent in terms of quality, performance (flow rate, pressure, heat transfer characteristics, etc.), services required (power, cooling water, HVAC, etc.), compatibility with interrelated systems and arrangements, and supportability over the service life of the components, material or equipment. In the case of components, materials, or equipment substitution for those items noted in the contract guidance drawings or work package, the contractor shall submit a written request delineating the design and performance data on both the specified and substituted piece of equipment for OMT REP approval, and if approved, the contractor shall take full contractual and technical responsibility for ensuring installation of the components, materials or equipment are compatible with the interrelated systems.

7.3.32 Qualified welders – means welders, whether

contractor or subcontractor provided, shall hold qualification documentation from ABS and USCG for the material to be welded.

Welding procedures shall be approved by the ABS Surveyor for the work specified in the work items. Qualifications and procedures shall be provided to the OMT REP upon request.

7.3.33 Redelivery – means the time that the OMT REP

accepts the ship back from the contractor.

7.3.34 Refurbish – means to temporarily remove, disassemble, clean, inspect, a unit, part, equipment, or system, and then submit an as-found condition report to the OMT REP if the refurbishment is recommended. If the OMT REP concurs, the contractor shall lubricate, reassemble the unit, equipment or system, set and adjust in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, test the unit, equipment, or system to demonstrate proper function to the manufacturer's specifications, and submit an as-released condition report to the OMT REP. The reinstalled refurbished unit, equipment, or system shall be fully operational and complete in all aspects.

New screws, bolts, nuts, washers, gaskets, packing bearings, O-

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7.3.35 Reinstall – means that the contractor shall

provide labor and material to install a unit, part, equipment, material, or system after the unit, part, equipment, material, or system was temporarily removed, relocated, modified, or refurbished. The requirements of an installation as set forth in paragraphs 7.3.20, 7.3.20.a, and 7.3.20.b above with regard to completeness, operation, testing, the identification and resolution of interferences, etc. also these requirements apply to a reinstallation.

7.3.36 Relocate – means to provide labor and materials

to detach the unit, part, equipment, or system and to reinstall the same unit, equipment, or system at a new or modified location. The requirements of an installation as set forth in paragraphs 7.3.20, 7.3.20.a, and 7.3.20.b above with regard to completeness, operation, testing, the identification and resolution of interferences, etc. also apply to relocation.

7.3.37 Remove or rip out – means to provide labor and

materials to disconnect, detach, and transfer the unit, part, equipment, materials, or system in its entirety off the ship as specified in the GTR. Supports, stuffing tubes, collars, and other appurtenances shall be removed by burning, chipping, or cutting when a work item requires machinery, piping, wiring, ducting, structure, outfitting, joiner, or equipment removal.

Areas affected by removals/rip outs shall be restored as set forth in paragraph 7.3.20.b:

a. When the work package requires the removal of machinery, piping, wiring, ducting, structure, outfitting, joiner, or equipment removal, TAOE-

0001 - 11 supports, stuffing tubes, collars, and other appurtenances shall be removed by burning, chipping, or cutting, stubs, rough spots, and other surface irregularities shall be ground smooth and flush with adjacent surfaces. Once tasked work in the affected area is complete, the areas affected by the removal shall be restored to their original condition. This includes, but is not limited to, preservation system, restoring floor coverings and joiner work, painting, replacing items and equipment removed for access, plugging wiring and pipe penetrations, and restoring all other disturbed areas to match the surrounding areas. Disturbed coatings shall be repaired to match the surrounding area.

b. After removing the machinery, piping, wiring, ducting, structure, outfitting, joiner, or equipment removal, supports, stuffing tubes, collars, or other appurtenances, watertight or fire zone boundaries shall be reestablished.

Holes in oil tight, watertight, and gas tight boundaries and structural bulkheads shall be blanked with flush inserts providing structural integrity and tightness equal to that which they replace. Holes in non-structural steel and steel joiner bulkheads may be blanked with lapped plates.

c. When the electrical wiring requiring removal joins a circuit that is not being removed (i.e.

at a junction box), the electrical wiring or cable shall be entirely removed to the junction point. All other attachments including, but not limited to, fasteners, supports, and brackets shall be entirely removed. When electric cable is designated for removal, it shall be

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7.3.38 Replace or renew – means to remove the unit, equipment, or systems including interferences, and to install a new unit, equipment, or system which is either identical to or equal to that which was removed; the installation shall include, but not be limited to, any hook-ups, supports, and adapters, which are required to effect a finished fully operational installation complete in all aspects.

7.3.39 Restore – means to perform those processes

(including, but not limited to, weld build-up, chrome plate, machine, grind, lap, NDT, etc.) which are required to return a component to the manufacturer’s specifications regarding dimensions, tolerances, angles, surface finish and clearances.

7.3.40 Section – means a major part of the work

package and shall include a group of related work items.

7.3.41 Specification – means either a single work item

or a complete set of work items.

7.3.42 Tag out – means a procedure to both notify

personnel that tagged-out equipment, components, or systems are either isolated or not in a normal operating condition and to prevent injury to personnel, improper operation, or damage to the tagged-out equipment, components, or systems.

7.3.43 Temporary installation or temporarily install –

means to provide labor and materials to install the unit, material, equipment or system to completely provide the function described in the individual work item, and to remove the same unit, material, equipment or system prior to redelivery of vessel or to satisfactorily meet the requirements of the individual work item(s). All the requirements of an

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0001 - 13 installation and removal set forth in paragraphs 7.3.20, 7.3.20.a, 7.3.20.b and 7.3.37 with regard to completeness, operation, testing, the identification and resolution of interferences, disconnection, detachment and transfer of the unit, material, equipment, or system in its entirety off the ship as specified in the GTR apply to a temporary installation and subsequent removal.

7.3.44 Temporary removal or temporarily remove – means

to provide labor and material to disconnect and move the unit, equipment, or system from its initial location, and to reinstall the same unit, equipment, or system either in the same location or elsewhere on the ship as described in the work package. All the requirements of an installation as set forth in paragraphs 7.3.20, 7.3.20.a, and 7.3.20.b with regard to completeness, operation, testing, the identification and resolution of interferences, etc. also apply to a temporary removal and reinstallation.

7.3.45 Work item or item – means a separately numbered

part of the work package describing a discrete portion of the work to be accomplished.

7.3.46 Work package – means the entire written portion

of the contract including the Master Ship Repair Agreement, the contract provisions, work items, and the GTRs.

8.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS

8.1 The following conditions apply to each work item in

this work package and are intended to outline the minimum acceptable quality of material, workmanship, and practice.

8.1.1 Where laws, regulations, requirements, or

commercial standards are referred to herein, the latest revision that is in effect on the date of the solicitation shall be applicable.

8.1.2 The contractor shall be held responsible for

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0001 - 14 the protection of existing and newly installed equipment and materials and the storage and preservation of GFM/GFE. Any equipment that is damaged by the contractor and determined unusable by the OMT REP due to improper storage and preservation shall be replaced, repaired, or restored at the contractor’s expense as directed by the OMT REP.

8.1.3 Materials and workmanship shall be subject to

the OMT REP’s inspection and approval at all times. Workmanship and materials found to be defective or not in conformity with regulatory requirements, or this work package and its associated approved drawings shall be cause for rejection and removal at the contractor’s expense.

8.1.4 Prepare and submit reports, drawings, and other

documents required by the work package in accordance with the contract data requirements list (CDRL).

8.1.5 Equipment, furnishings, and materials removed, including scrap, except those specified for relocation or otherwise designated by OMT REP, are to be disposed of by the contractor at the contractor’s expense, except for material requiring disposal as a hazardous waste, which shall be disposed of in accordance with work item titled, Hazardous Waste Disposal at a Contractor’s Facility.

8.1.6 Install suitable protective devices on

equipment, which presents a hazard to personnel. These may be carrier guards or other approved devices and shall preclude personnel injury. Examples of equipment which require protective devices are those which contain exposed rotating parts, fan blades, belts, pulleys, flywheels, wire rope reels, etc.

8.1.7 Design, workmanship, equipment, and materials

must conform to commercial maritime standards such as USCG regulations, the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions as Sea (COLREGS), Navigation and Vessel Inspection

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Circulars (NVIC), and associated documents incorporated by reference in the aforementioned for marine inspection, and rules set forth by the ABS, U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) regulations, International Maritime Organization (IMO), Safety and Life at Sea (SOLAS), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 45 and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A17.1 (for elevators) and other applicable standards. The references required for conformance are either publicly or commercially available. Contractors are expected to have on hand any required commercially available reference which cannot be provided due to copyright restrictions.

8.1.8 Unless specifically approved by the OMT REP, contractor furnished equipment and materials shall be new. New materials and contractor furnished equipment must have traceable material documentation. The costs of ABS ship survey will be borne by the Government. The cost of other regulatory service expenses shall be borne by the contractor.

8.1.9 Conduct megger insulation resistance test

(phase to phase and phase to ground) on new power cable installations and on existing disconnected and reused power cables.

8.1.10 Bond/ground equipment which is modified or

installed by this work package. All bonding and bonding straps shall be in compliance with procedures and practices delineated by regulatory and professional agencies and organizations to include ABS Rules for Shipbuilding, and IEEE requirements.

8.1.11 Where rip outs leave openings in structures, decks, or shell plating, suitable insert plates or reinforced structures of equal material shall be installed to close the openings.

8.2 Hazardous Material

8.2.1 All material shall be asbestos and PCB free.

If material that contains asbestos or PCB is inadvertently

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8.2.2 All paint and coatings shall be lead free.

Coal tar and coatings containing organic tin or zinc chromate shall not be used. If these materials have been inadvertently specified, the contractor shall substitute an equivalent lead free, tar free, etc. paint or coating and notify the OMT REP without any adjustment of the contract.

8.2.3 The contractor may find materials aboard the

ship which are hazardous to health. These include, but are not limited to, asbestos, coatings containing lead compounds and zinc chromate, and ventilation gaskets and electrical cable containing PCBs. In the event that hazardous materials are identified, the contractor shall notify the OMT REP immediately and in writing.

USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN

( T-AKE 12 )

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REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACT NO. XXXX

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This item sets general requirements for Technical and Manufacturer’s Representatives.

2.0 REFERENCES: None

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION: None

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: None

5.0 NOTES

5.1 The contractor and all subcontractors regardless of

tier shall consult the General Technical Requirements (GTR) item 024, to determine applicability to this item. In performance of work items in this package, the contractor and all subcontractors regardless of tier must comply with the requirements of GTR 024, where specified in an individual work item.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None additional

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED

7.1 The work item(s) specification(s) contained in the

solicitation may require the contractor to furnish technical representatives or may indicate or may not indicate that Government furnished technical representative(s) will be on site. When any such instances are indicated in the work item(s) specification(s), the following shall apply:

7.2 Contractor furnished technical representatives:

7.2.1 The contractor shall furnish the services of a

qualified technical representative that is:

a. An employee of the original equipment

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b. Authorized by the OEM; or

c. Approved by MSC

7.2.2 The contractor, in order to obtain MSC approval

for an OEM authorized technical representative shall provide a copy of a valid manufacturer's authorization letter, with date of issue, name, address, and telephone number for verification.

7.2.3 The technical representative shall be on site

at all times whenever the following evolutions are performed to specified equipment or systems: disconnection; removal; opening;

disassembly inspection; taking of clearance readings; static and dynamic balancing tests and adjustments; reassembly; shop tests;

reinstallation; pre-repair and post-repair operating tests; dock trials; and sea trials.

a. The technical representative shall witness all of the above identified tasks related to the specific work hired for and shall prepare all reports of design, as-found, and final reassembly dimensions and clearances, shop test, operational test, dock trial, and sea trial results.

b. The technical representative shall witness and sign all reports attesting to his presence and witnessing of the test and concurring with the results for all tests performed by the contractor or other sub-contractors.

7.2.4 The contractor shall be prepared to submit a

list of all technical representatives (by manufacturer name), intended to be employed during the contract performance period to MSC as part of the proposal submitted in response to this solicitation.

7.3 Government furnished technical representatives:

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7.3.1 The Government may furnish the services of a

technical representative to be on site at the ship repair facility at required times during repairs to the specified equipment of systems.

7.3.2 In the event that the contractor indicates

either through written correspondence or the contractor’s production schedule that the Government’s technical representative is required to be on-site to support a production element, and subsequently fails to start the subject work item on time, the OMT REP will issue a Production Schedule Delinquent Progress Notice (PSDPN) in accordance with work item 013 of this work package. PSDPNs found to be the result of contractor delinquencies that affect the presence of a Government-furnished technical representative will result in actions to recoup the additional costs for the subject Government-furnished technical representative.

7.3.3 The Contractor shall coordinate and reiterate

the production schedule dates for when the Government technical representative is to be on site. Such coordination shall be in writing to the OMT REP seven calendar days in advance of the work item's start.

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: None additional

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REQUIREMENTS

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This item describes the requirements for the contractor to have in place an effective quality assurance program and that such program be implemented in the planning and performance of this contract.

2.0 REFERENCES: None

3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION

3.1 Performance of quality assurance at the contractor's

facility.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: None

5.0 NOTES

5.1 The Government or Operating Company may at any time

without prior notification to the contractor elect to obtain the services of Government or Operating Company furnished technical representative(s) who will be on site at the contractor's facility acting as the Government or Operating Company's quality assurance observer and consultant. The presence of Government or Operating Company furnished technical representative(s) does not relieve the contractor from performing any part of this work item.

5.2 The contractor and all subcontractors regardless of

tier shall 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 must comply with the requirements of all applicable GTRs including but not limited to GTRs (1) through (7).

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 The Government or Operating Company reserves the right

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0004 - 2 to perform a pre-award survey of the apparently successful contractor’s facility, during which survey an inspection of the in-place quality assurance system's performance attributes in all areas may be subject to examination and review.

6.2 The successful contractor is herewith notified that

regulatory body and MSC or Operating Company inspections are independent of the contractor's function of quality assurance.

The contractor is not to rely upon MSC or Operating Company or regulatory bodies or their agents to perform its quality assurance inspections or tests.

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED

7.1 Contractor inspection system requirements

7.1.1 Quality assurance plan/manual

a. The contractor shall document his inspection system, identifying the method of implementing the requirements contained herein. Implementation of the contractor's system shall be through a quality assurance plan or manual. The quality assurance plan or manual will be approved for use by the senior shipyard official and shall be available for review by the Government or Operating Company prior to the initiation of productive work. It shall meet the following minimum requirements:

1. A functional organization chart showing overall company…