QST-35C Statement of Work Rev. 1.docx

Exhibit A – SOW N6893623Q0184

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

SELF-PROPELLED PLATFORM TARGET BOAT (QST-35C)

05 Feb 2024 Rev.1

Table of Contents

1. SCOPE

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required for the design, construction, testing, outfitting, configuration management, and program management of up to four (4) Self-Propelled Target Platform Boat hereafter referred to as “QST-35C” and Accessories/Equipment.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1. Department of Defense Instructions

2.1.1 DoDI 5230.24, Distribution Statements on DoD Technical Information, 10 Jan 2023

2.2. Department of Defense Manuals

2.2.1 DoDM 5400.07, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program, 25 Jan 2017

2.3. Department of Navy Manuals

2.3.1 SL740-AA-MAN-010, U.S. Navy Tow Manual, Rev. 4, 01 Nov 2022

2.4. Naval Sea Systems Command Manuals

2.4.1 S9086-TX-STM-010, Naval Ships’ Technical Manual Chapter 583 - Volume 1 Boats and Small Craft, 15 Jul 2017

2.5. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards

2.5.1 IEEE-45.1-2023, IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard–Design, 13 DEC 2023

2.6. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Standards

2.61 ASME Y14.100, Engineering Drawing Practices, 2017

3. REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall perform the technical design, construction, testing, delivery, and management for the QST-35C in accordance with the provisions of this contract including attachments, revisions, and modifications thereto. All departures from the requirements of this contract shall be fully justified in writing and submitted to the Government for written approval. All subcontractors, vendors, or suppliers providing services, hardware, or support shall be made fully aware of the requirements and applicable provisions of the resultant contract. All applicable requirements shall be explicitly included in all subcontracting agreements.

3.1. Design and Drawings for Upgraded QST-35C

The Contractor shall provide a complete set of drawings for the QST-35C in accordance with Attachment 1, Specifications QST-35C (B002).

3.1.1. Contractor Responsibility for Design

The Contractor shall be responsible for the completeness, thoroughness, and adequacy of the specifications for designing and building the QST-35Cs and for meeting the requirements of Attachment 1, Specifications. QST-35C. In the event there are any errors or omissions in the contractor’s specifications, or in the accompanying information that affect the detailed design and construction of the boat, the Contractor shall correct such errors or omissions as a part of the contract work with no increase in contract price.

Furthermore, the Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the boat as delivered after construction shall comply with the Classification Society and Regulatory Body Certificates, Statements, and Letters (CDRL B001).

3.2. QST-35C Self-Propelled Target Platform Boat (includes shipping and Item Unique Identification (IUID))

The Contractor shall construct and deliver up to four (4) Self-Propelled Target Platform (QST-35Cs) complete with equipment and options as specified in Attachment 1, Specifications QST-35C. The Contractor shall prepare the QST-35C for shipment as specified in Section D. Boat shall be delivered with transportation charges prepaid by the Contractor to the location specified in Section F.

The Contractor shall be responsible for marking the boat with the Navy hull registration number in accordance with Navy Ships Technical Manual (NSTM) Chapter 583 for noncombatant craft. The hull numbers will be provided by (To be provided at contract award). Contractor shall be responsible for the condition of all deliverables until receipt inspection and final acceptance at destination by a U.S. Government representative is completed.

The Contractor shall mark spare parts with the contract number, manufacturer’s (OEM) part number, and the part description as listed in the contract. Master cartons shall be marked with the quantity of units contained within, in addition to being marked with the same information as on the individual units.

3.3. QST-35C Pre-Delivery Inspection and Trials (PDIT)

The Contractor shall perform PDIT for the QST-35C, boats delivered. Description of services is provided in the attached Attachment 1, Specifications QST-35C and in Section 3.13.

Note: If upon arrival, the Government and the Contractor are unable to satisfactorily perform PDIT due to contractor delay/readiness as outlined in Attachment 1, Specifications QST-35C, Item No. 094-02 and Section 3.13, the Contractor may be held financially responsible for cost reimbursement of Government and/or Government representative's travel and labor associated with PDIT. Notification of delayed PDIT date shall occur no less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to planned arrival of Government staff. Written notice of PDIT delay shall be accompanied by a request of extension. If as a result of this or other delays resulting from this action, the Contractor cannot meet the delivery date, consideration for late delivery shall also be required.

3.4. QST-35C Accessories

The Contractor shall provide/perform/install (as applicable) in each boat, one (1) set of Accessory Items listed in the Specifications QST-35C (Attachment 1). Accessory Items shall be installed or included during construction of the Self-Propelled Target Platform (QST-35Cs).

3.5. QST-35C Deployment Spare Parts

The Contractor shall provide the Deployment Spare Parts specified in Attachment 1 with each QST-35C boat delivered.

3.6. QST-35C Gyro Stabilization System for Boat 1

The Contractor shall install and test a Gyroscope Stabilization System in accordance to Specifications QST-35C (Attachment 1) and manufacturer recommended procedures.

3.7. Vendor Recommended Spares (VRS) for Boats 1-4

The Government may order spares for the procured boat. In the event that spares are ordered, the Contractor shall be responsible for packaging and loading spares onboard the boat prior to shipment or shipping the spares separately. The Contractor shall accomplish receipt, inspection, identification, packing, marking, stowage, and loading of all spare parts, tools, test equipment and other material that may be ordered. A copy of the packing list shall be securely attached to the outside of each box for shipment with the boat. The supplies furnished hereunder shall be cleaned, preserved, packaged, packed, and marked in accordance with the Section 5.3 and Section D of the contract. VRS shall be packaged to ensure protection against corrosion, deterioration, physical, and electrical damage during shipment from the Contractor to the point of delivery. Inspection and acceptance of parts ordered hereunder are in accordance of Section E of the contract. Unless otherwise stated in the VRS, parts shall be inspected and accepted at source by a representative of the Contract Administration Office.

3.8. Technical Data Package (TDP)

The Contractor shall provide a complete Technical Data Package (TDP) to include Construction Drawings and Associated Lists (Commercial Technical Manuals and Supplemental Data and a Proposed Spare Parts List). The TDP shall include all information necessary for proper evaluation, acceptance, operations, support, maintenance, and repair of the boat as described in Section 3.8.1 and in the attached Specifications QST-35C (Attachment 1). All items composing the TDP shall match the as-built configuration of the boat. Final versions of all items composing the TDP shall incorporate all comments previously received from the Government (CDRLs B002, B003 and B004).

3.8.1. Detailed Requirements.

3.8.1.1. Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Technical Manuals

The Contractor shall provide COTS operation and maintenance technical manuals and supplemental data (if required) for all equipment and components. The COTS Technical Manuals shall match the as-built configuration of the boat. The Contractor shall provide one (1) preliminary set of COTS manuals digitally (in Adobe PDF format only) thirty (30) days prior to PDIT. The Contractor shall provide one (1) final set of COTS manuals with each boat delivery in both hard copy and digitally (in Adobe PDF format only). Digital files can be sent on a CD or DVD or via DoD file transfer service. COTS manuals shall be in sufficient depth for operation and maintenance of the equipment without the services of a manufacturer’s representative. Supplemental data shall be added and properly identified to overcome any technical manual deficiencies. The Contractor shall package these technical manuals and place them onboard the boat prior to delivery. The Contractor shall provide a listing of all technical manuals provided. Warranty cards and warranty information shall be included with the COTS technical manuals (CDRLs B002 and B003).

3.8.1.2. Construction Drawings and Associated Lists.

The Contractor shall provide Construction Drawings and Associated Lists, and a Provisioning Technical Document Submission Schedule (PTDSS). The Contractor shall conduct a survey prior to delivery and update all drawings and documentation to reflect the as-built condition of the boat and ensure that the boat is compliant with all the applicable laws of the United States and the requirements and standards of the various Regulatory Bodies and other organizations identified in the Specifications QST-35C. The latest revision of drawings shall reflect the current status of changes and variations. These products shall provide all the design information and government data rights necessary to enable a manufacturer of similar products to produce and maintain quality control of item(s) so that the resulting performance characteristics simulate those of the original design. The drawings shall include equipment and construction drawings of the end product and provide the necessary data to permit competitive acquisition of items identical to the original item(s) for the purposes of maintenance, repair, training, or other support (CDRLs B001, B002 and B00G).

Drawings shall document directly or reference the following:

(a) Details of unique processes when essential to design and manufacture;

(b) Performance rating of equipment;

(c) Dimensional data;

(d) Tolerance input and output characteristics;

(e) Diagrams;

(f) Mechanical and electrical interfaces;

(g) Details of material identification, including protective coatings; and

(h) Requirements for reliability, maintainability, and environmental conditioning.

As a minimum, drawings shall be provided to include the following:

(a) Lines and Offsets;

(b) General Arrangement Outboard Profile;

(c) General Arrangement Plan View;

(d) General Arrangement Inboard Profile;

(e) General Arrangement facing forward (FWD) and AFT Profile Views;

(f) Hull Structure;

(g) Console Arrangement;

(h) Fuel System Arrangement;

(i) Fuel Tank Detail;

(j) Steering System Arrangement;

(k) Electrical Schematics;

(l) Electrical Loads Analysis;

(m) Tank Capacity and Soundings Tables;

(n) Engine Room Arrangement;

(o) Propulsion Shafting Arrangement;

(p) Rudder Details;

(q) Propulsion Controls System and Remote Interface Diagram;

(r) Fill, Vent, and Sounding System Report and Diagram;

(s) List of Labels and Markings;

(t) Hoisting Arrangement;

(u) Towing Provisions;

(v) Shipping Cradle Detail;

(w) Build of Materials.

Drawings supplied shall include but are not limited to: arrangements, structure, mechanical systems, and electrical diagrams/schematics in accordance with IEEE-45 documentation requirements. Drawings shall be prepared in accordance with ASME Y14.100 series. Drawings shall contain or be cross referenced to a master parts list (Bill of Materials (BOM)) to the Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) level with original OEM part numbers. BOM shall contain the item number (referenced by callout or find number to each material item shown on the sheet). OEM part number, OEM CAGE code, quantity, description, material, grade, and notes as applicable. OEM contact information (name, address, and phone number) shall be listed for each CAGE code.

All drawings shall be provided in hard copy (11" x 17") and in both AutoCAD Design Web Format (DWF) and Adobe PDF electronic formats. All technical manuals and associated documentation shall be provided in both hard copy and Adobe Acrobat electronic format (PDF). Electronic files shall be generated using latest available software versions and provided on CD or DVD. A master data index shall list each drawing and each technical manual with the corresponding title, file name, and revision number.

The Contractor shall provide a set of completed draft drawings to the Government in digital formats 30 days prior to PDIT. The Contractor shall provide one set of completed drawings in both digital formats and hard copy at PDIT. One set of final drawings in both digital format and hard copy are due with each boat delivery. Digital files can be sent on a CD or DVD or via DoD file transfer service. The Contractor shall provide a listing/schedule of all drawings provided which shall include a description of each drawing and its file name.

If defects develop in machinery, systems or equipment during the Warranty Period in accordance with the contractor’s Commercial Warranty Terms, and if corrections of such defects are determined to be the responsibility of the Contractor, and if the correction requires an engineering change proposal, the Contractor shall revise and provide new drawings to the Government that show modifications made to correct such defects and ensure that it is compliant with all the applicable laws of the United States and the requirements and standards of the various Regulatory Bodies and other organizations identified in the Specifications QST-35C . Non-engineering Change Proposals, shall document administrative, procedural, scheduling, or documentation changes that do not directly impact the physical configuration of the boat. (CDRLs B001, B005 and B006).

3.8.1.3 Rights in Technical Data:

Rights in Technical data and technical data marking requirements shall be in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Non-Commercial Items Alt II, as applicable and DFARS 252.227-7015 Rights in Technical Data – Commercial Items Alt I as applicable, as invoked in Section I of this RFQ. The Government shall receive unlimited data rights for non-commercial technical data as set forth in that clause (e.g., “necessary for installation, operation, maintenance, or training purposes other than detailed manufacturing or process data).” Hull lines drawings (if proprietary) and other proprietary details of the boat/system design shall be marked for limited release per DFARS 252.227-7013 Alt II, as applicable. The Contractor shall not deliver any technical data with restrictions on reproduction or release unless valid rationale is provided as required by DFARS 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data, as invoked in Section I of this RFQ.

Instructions regarding use of certain software products (i.e., AutoCAD, Adobe PDF) herein shall not be construed as Government endorsement of specified products.

3.9. Post Award Conference (PAC)

The Contractor shall attend and host a PAC conducted with the Government within forty-five (45) days after contract award (DACA). The Contractor shall prepare the PAC Agenda and Minutes. The conference will be held at the Contractor’s facility or at an alternate location at the Government’s discretion. The Contractor shall have the cognizant project manager, chief engineer or chief naval architect, and production manager present at the PAC. Topics will include, but not be limited to, documentation review, discussion of the Contractor’s understanding of the technical requirements, and schedule considerations (CDRLs B007and B008).

The PAC shall include, but not limited to, a discussion of the following at a minimum:

1) Personnel Introductions;

2) Organization Overview

a) Contractor Organization Discussion;

b) Roles and Responsibilities and Points of Contact;

c) Communication – Authorized Contractor Representatives;

3) Facilities Overview:

a) Site Layout;

b) Security and Access Control;

4) Planned Detail Design and Construction Approach;

5) Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Approach;

6) Regulatory Bodies Involvement;

7) Near Term Schedule:

a) Key Events;

b) Conferences and Reviews;

c) Deliverables;

d) Identification of Long Lead Time Materials;

8) CDRLs Review;

9) Government topics:

a) Personnel Introductions;

b) Organization Overview;

i) Major Organizations involved in the contract;

ii) Roles and Responsibilities and Points of Contact;

c) Program Overview;

i) Program Specifics, Contract and Technical Highlights;

ii) Government Furnished Property;

iii) Government expectations including the demonstration of production readiness;

iv) Proprietary information/data;

d) Communications;

i) Authorized Government Representatives;

ii) Email and letter correspondence;

iii) Regulatory Body correspondence;

iv) Submission of data;

10) Action Item Review;

11) Questions.

3.10. Design Review (DR)

The Contractor shall conduct a DR seventy-five (75) DACA. The Contractor shall prepare DR Agendas and Minutes (CDRLs B007 and B008).

The DR shall include a discussion of the following at a minimum:

1) Detailed status of the evolving detail design;

2) Critical paths towards meeting PRR minimum exit criteria;

3) Risk review including mitigation plans for all moderate and high risks;

4) Primary design drivers, constraints and other issues that are influencing the Boat design.

5) Address assumptions and/or interpretations related to omissions, inconsistencies, errors, and conflicts, if any, in the requirements;

6) Status of Regulatory Body issues related to design approval and certification, including American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) status;

7) Technical analyses and tradeoffs with supporting calculations and resulting derived design details;

8) Status of data required by the CDRLs;

9) Status of questions submitted to the Government;

10) Review of Action Items;

11) Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Non-Engineering Change Proposals (NECPs) and Request for Variance (RFV) Status.

3.11. Interim Progress Review (IPR)

The Contractor shall conduct the initial IPR virtually (via Microsoft Teams) three months following Start of Construction (SOC) and continuing every three (3) months through delivery of the QST-35C. The Contractor shall prepare IPR Agendas and Minutes (CDRLs B007 and B008).

The IPR shall include a discussion of the following at a minimum:

1) Review of the progress of the design including schedule performance;

2) Review of the progress of the construction including schedule performance;

3) Material ordering status, including identification of long-lead time items and their effect on the overall schedule;

4) Construction unit/module readiness;

5) Drawing status;

6) Regulatory Body review and approval status;

7) Current and anticipated problems and plans for resolution;

8) Quality metrics including process control and rework statistics;

9) Test status;

10) Risk Item status;

11) ILS program status;

12) Workload manpower projections, including other ship/craft types currently under or planned to be under construction, at the Contractor’s facility;

13) Action Item status;

14) Any other issues critical to the boat design and construction;

15) Safety Risks.

3.12. Production Readiness Review (PRR)

The Contractor shall prepare the PRR. The Contractor shall successfully complete a PRR prior to the authorization by the Contracting Officer for the Start of Construction. Start of Construction is defined as the commencement of steel-cutting for the QST-35C. The purpose of the PRR is to demonstrate to the Government that proper management, engineering, and production requirements are adequately defined and implemented, and that design maturity supports initiation of the construction phase.

The Contractor shall notify the Government of the planned PRR date thirty (30) days prior to PRR. The PRR shall be held not less than fifteen (15) days prior to Start of Construction. The PRR shall be held at the Contractor’s facility. The Government will notify the shipyard within ten (10) days after the PRR whether Start of Construction is authorized (CDRL B00A).

At the PRR, the Contractor shall demonstrate sufficient design maturity has been achieved to start construction, the flow of production information will sustain production, and the status of material ordering and delivery will support the proposed build schedule. The Contractor shall identify any potential risk areas and shall explain the mitigation for each risk.

The Contractor shall prepare the PRR Agenda, Minutes, and Presentation Material (CDRLs B007, B008, and B009).

The PRR shall include a discussion of the following at a minimum:

1) Review of the PRR exit criteria listed in the SOW. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it meets the PRR exit criteria prior to Start of Construction.

2) Status of Regulatory Body plans and Regulatory Body comments on those plans.

3) Status of Contract requirements.

a. Schedules (All)

b. Other Regulatory Body correspondence not addressed in 1 above

c. ECPs

d. NECPs

e. Review of Inspection System, Facility Certifications, and the Progressing System

3.12.1. Minimum Exit Criteria for PRR

The following represents the minimum exit criteria for the PRR, and forms the basis for the Government’s determination (via email approval by Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)) for Start of Construction authorization:

1) Regulatory Body requirements: In accordance with the ABS rules for vessels built under survey, the Contractor shall present the status of having satisfied the requirement for submittal and approval of Plans showing the arrangements, scantlings, details of principal parts of the hull structure and welding details prior to commencement of construction. The status of the Plans and all ABS comments shall be addressed by an ABS representative.

2) Status Contract Requirements: The following data items shall be submitted in accordance with the contract and will be evaluated by the Government at the PRR:

I. Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) (CDRL B00A);

ii. Provisioning Technical Documentation Submissions Schedule (CDRL B00G);

iiii. Classification Society or Regulatory Body Communications (CDRL B001).

3) Functional Design Completion: The boat’s Functional Design shall be one hundred (100) percent complete. These products and documents that comprise the Functional Design shall have a documented resolution to all comments related to contract compliance concerns. The associated CDRLs shall be delivered no later than thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of PRR (CDRL B002).

4) There shall be no open Requests for Variance at PRR.

5) The Contractor shall provide evidence of readiness of the construction facilities.

6) The Contractor shall provide evidence that manning resources are available to support planned production.

7) A comprehensive schedule for the Detail Design effort that demonstrates that Production Work Packages and the flow of production information will support and sustain start of construction, as a measure of production unit/module readiness. 85% of the Detail Design shall be complete based on contractors IMS, and at least three (3) months of production work, verified by 3D product model, in the form of Production Work Packages shall be complete and provided for review.

3.13. TRIALS

The Contractor shall perform the following trials:

1. Builder’s Trials (BT)

2. PDIT

The Contractor shall prepare BT/PDIT Agendas for each boat trials. BT/PDIT Reports shall be prepared for each boat trials (CDRLs B00B and B00C).

BT – The Contractor shall perform BT on all boats to be delivered under the contract. BT shall demonstrate the successful operation of all boat equipment and systems, that the boat is seaworthy, and that the boat is ready for PDIT. The Contractor shall send the BT report to the Government within seven (7) days following completion of BT. The Contractor shall also make the BT trials report for Boat No. 1 and Boats Nos. 2 through 4 (Options) available to the Government at PDIT. Successful completion of BT on Boat No. 1 and Boats Nos. 2 through 4 (Options) is a prerequisite to PDIT (CDRLs B00B and B00C).

PDIT – Prior to delivery, the Contractor shall conduct PDIT for up to 4 boats, if option exercised, to ensure each boat is complete, meets contract requirements, and is in all respects ready for service. Completeness shall be determined and agreed upon by both the Contractor and the Government. PDIT shall be conducted by the Contractor and shall be witnessed by Government representatives, who will include PMS300 (Program Office) representatives and may include representatives from the depot and operating activity (end users).

The Contractor is responsible for conducting BT and PDIT and shall provide all the necessary materials, fuel, fluids, power, tools, equipment, instrumentation, and qualified personnel to safely operate the boat and to conduct the trial test, inspection, and demonstration. Unless otherwise authorized by the Government, PDIT tests, inspections and demonstrations shall be performed in the presence of the Government or Government Representatives.

The Contractor shall ensure that each boat is complete and ready for presentation to the Government prior to the PDIT date. PDIT shall include inspections and verifications that:

a) all systems have been satisfactorily tested in accordance with United States Coast Guard regulatory requirements and the commercial marine standards as specified in the contract;

b) all equipment, machinery, components, and systems can be safely operated to full capacity under full load operating condition;

c) the boat is clean and free of trash and other debris; and

d) the boat is in all respects ready for delivery, except for final cleaning and preparation for shipment. Unless otherwise specified, the performance aspect of the trials shall be conducted beginning with a minimum fuel load of 50%.

PDIT shall be performed with the boat at the Minimum Operating condition. Airborne noise and vibration surveys shall be performed during BT and PDIT for the boat. All noise and vibration surveys shall be performed with the engines at Maximum Continuous Rating and all equipment in normal operation.

The Contractor shall schedule PDIT as agreed to by the Government to accommodate the schedule of the Program Office (PMS300). The Contractor shall provide notification of the proposed date for PDIT thirty (30) days prior to the proposed PDIT date. To meet contract delivery dates, it is recommended that the Contractor schedule PDIT no later than four (4) weeks prior to the contract delivery date to allow sufficient time for required evolutions (i.e., PDIT discrepancies corrections, shipping, and receipt at destination). See Section 3.3 Item Descriptions for potential Contractor liabilities if the Contractor cannot satisfactorily conduct PDIT after arrival of the Government PDIT team at the Contractor’s facility.

Concurrent with the notification of the proposed date for PDIT, the Contractor shall provide a copy of the preliminary PDIT agenda/test plan. Final PDIT agenda/test plan incorporating all prior comments received from the Government shall be provided to the Government five (5) days prior to PDIT. The PDIT agenda/test plan shall include detailed operational procedures to be used for checking and verifying satisfactory operation of all installed boat systems. Detailed test operational procedures shall include data to be recorded or verified and pass/fail criteria as applicable. The Government reserves the right to approve or disapprove the PDIT agenda. Government approval of the PDIT agenda/test plan is a prerequisite to PDIT (CDRL B00B). Notification of proposed PDIT dates and agenda/test plan shall be sent to (to be filed in at time of contract award), E-mail: (To be filed in at time of contract award).

Satisfactory completion of PDIT and resolution of any resulting discrepancies (including corrections to drawings, and other technical data) will be a condition for acceptance of the boat by the Government. Any unresolved discrepancies may result in acceptance and/or payment delays. The Contractor shall provide copies of the completed PDIT agenda/test plan and PDIT report to the Government within seven (7) days following PDIT. After completion of PDIT and before delivery of the boat, the Contractor shall resolve all boat discrepancies to the satisfaction of the Government.

3.14. SCHEDULES

The Contractor shall prepare an IMS demonstrating all efforts required to meet the requirements of boat have been integrated. The IMS shall demonstrate the overarching technical architecture being proposed, meet the stated schedule requirements for contract milestones and delivery, demonstrate logistical flow, provide reasonable critical path for the Program, and provide minimum-maximum task duration with supporting rationale for those tasks identified as moderate or high risk (CDRL B00B).

The Contractor shall maintain consistent dates and terminology amongst schedules. The event-based IMS shall define the critical path and provide a total integrated overview depicting all activities required for the performance of the Contract. For each submission of the IMS, the Contractor shall include the Actual Start and Actual Completion dates for all tasks and events completed to date of that submission (CDRL B00B).

The Contractor shall prepare a Provisioning Technical Documentation Submissions Schedule (CDRL B00G) of all drawings, modeling and simulation reports, analyses, and associated lists.

3.15. CARE OF THE BOAT

The Contractor shall maintain the boat, including all Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) in a satisfactory condition during the entire period the boat is in the Contractor's possession. The Contractor shall take shelf life or service life limitations of CFM into account when procuring, handling, storing, and installing to maximize useful life to the Government after delivery of the boat.

The Contractor shall provide protection of equipment from the time of procurement until boat delivery. The Contractor shall ensure that all equipment is properly maintained during periods of inactivity. The Contractor shall appropriately warehouse equipment prior to installation on the boat.

During construction, the Contractor shall keep the boat free of chips, shavings, refuse, dirt, cigarette butts, water, and other extraneous matter. The Contractor shall keep piping and ducting openings sealed prior to and after installation into the boat. The Contractor shall clean tanks and voids. Tanks and voids shall pass ABS inspection before being closed. The Contractor shall remove rubbish from places which are to be permanently closed or which may become inaccessible. Appropriate measures shall be taken to minimize wear and damage incident to construction, and to prevent corrosion or other deterioration. The Contractor shall activate electric motor strip heaters as soon as power can be made available. Otherwise, the Contractor shall provide heat lamps or other heating devices for all electric motors and other equipment subject to damage from condensation.

The Contractor shall protect machine parts, both interior and exterior, against corrosion and deterioration during the interval between manufacturing and boat delivery. Preservative on working parts shall be removed prior to operation of the machinery or equipment. If removal of storage preservative is necessary for testing the machinery or equipment before installation on the boat, the Contractor shall return machinery or equipment to a preserved state and protect the machinery or equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The Contractor shall protect piping, machinery, and equipment from damage such as freezing or other adverse environmental conditions. Equipment, prefabricated parts, furniture, outfit, and outfitting material which is stowed in warehouses or on piers during construction of the boat, shall be free of vermin before being placed onboard. The Contractor shall keep clean and protect parts and equipment, including those having working surfaces or passages, or piping for lubricating and hydraulic oil, during manufacture, storage, assembly, and installation.

The Contractor shall protect equipment from the elements. After manufacture and prior to installation on the boat the Contractor shall protect equipment by stowing inside a building/container or sealed by a vacuum pack wrapping as appropriate and approved by the manufacturer. Equipment installed and bolted to respective foundations on the boat in the weather or stowed on deck in the weather shall have weatherproof covers installed and have all non-corrosion resistant steel parts preserved against corrosion. The Contractor shall coat wire rope (if installed) in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation practices. The Contractor shall coat hydraulic rams exposed to the weather (if installed) with marine grade grease and covered. Within ten (10) working days after installation on the boat, the Contractor shall energize heater circuits. If boat's power is not available at the time of heater circuit installation, the Contractor shall provide temporary power. Furthermore, the Contractor shall maintain proper hydraulic fluid levels, replace filters, lubricate moving parts, and protect wire rope as required by the technical manuals and manufacturers’ recommendations for the equipment. In addition to the general requirements defined above, the Contractor shall protect and maintain clean boat machinery and equipment at all times against dust, moisture, metal chips, sandblasting grit, and other foreign matter.

The Contractor shall thoroughly clean, flush, and verify all vents, ducts, and tanks free of contaminants and industrial and foreign material prior to use.

During the fabrication, installation, and testing of all piping systems, the Contractor shall keep openings tightly sealed to prevent intrusion of dirt and moisture. The Contractor shall thoroughly clean all piping, fittings, and applicable equipment after fabrication and prior to installation. After installation, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean and flush each applicable system of all foreign matter in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements with the applicable system’s medium, or an approved substitute. The Contractor shall conduct system flushing at or near the system design operating pressure at a line velocity to achieve a Reynolds Number of not less than 4000 in the piping under flush. The Contractor shall use temporary strainers and may use line vibrators. The contractor shall line temporary strainers with 125 to 200-micron filter bags (five microns for fuel and hydraulic systems). The Contractor shall stop the flushing and inspect the filter bags at no longer than 2-hour intervals, discarding the contents on completion of each inspection.

The contractor shall continue to flush and inspect until completion of two consecutive satisfactory inspections. Criterion for satisfactory final flush shall be free of visible contaminants that cannot be crushed by finger.

Prior to and during use, boat ventilation systems shall have uptake filters installed and maintained. The Contractor shall provide continuous cathodic protection as soon as the boat is waterborne, using the boat's cathodic protection system or a temporary cathodic protection system.

3.16. CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY AND REGULATORY BODIES,

STANDARDS, CERTIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall prepare copies of Classification Society and Regulatory Body Certificates, Statements, and Letters The boat and its systems as delivered shall comply with all the applicable laws of the United States and the requirements of the Regulatory Bodies and ABS, in issue at the time of the proposal due date, and as identified in the Contract. The Contractor shall obtain and provide all necessary certifications or documents that cover the Regulatory Body approvals and indicate additional compliance (CDRL B001).

Additionally, the Contractor shall accomplish all work necessary to comply with those applicable laws of the United States and the requirements of the Regulatory Bodies that are imposed as a requirement subsequent to the award, and shall be accomplished in order to obtain certification prior to delivery (CDRL B001).

Classification Society and Regulatory Body Certificates of compliance are presented as evidence of quality, such certificates shall indicate that the material or equipment was previously tested and met all performance requirements and shall contain verification data, refer to witnessing inspectors or present other verifiable quality data.

Classification Society and Regulatory Body Certificates, Statements, and Letters shall include the following:

(a) Certificates required for ABS for Classification and Flag State Authority;

(b) International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships issued by ABS;

(c) International Tonnage Certificate of Admeasurement, in accordance with the requirements of 46CFR69 issued by ABS;

(d) IMO International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 issued by ABS;

(e) ABS Statement of Compliance for Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Standard 45 series;

(f) ABS Statement of Compliance for EPA regulations, as applicable;

(g) ABS Statement of Compliance for 2008 IMO Code, SPS Code Damage Stability;

(h) ABS Statement of Compliance for SNAME T&R 2-29A;

If the Contractor and its subcontractors and vendors intend to use the ABS website, Eagle Construct 02E, (Eagle Construct) for the submittal of all drawings and plans that require ABS review and approval, a Government representative shall be granted a project account. PMS 300 shall be designated as the owner and granted the highest level of oversight access in the ABS website for the QST-35C Program including all Contractor and subcontractor submittals and transmissions to ABS, ABS responses, and other outstanding technical comments. The highest level of oversight access is the level which corresponds to the most visibility of data, including email notification for transmittals and approvals as well as drawing download capability. The plan submittal schedule shall be submitted to the ABS website to allow ABS to track progress on all planned submittals and to determine the required ABS resource loading needed to support plan reviews. The Contractor shall simultaneously provide copies of all Regulatory Body submittals to the Government. Should a new Regulatory Body website be set up during this Contract, the Government shall be granted the same level of access.

3.17. INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, AND HEALTH

The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and Local Integrated Environmental, Safety, and Health (IESH) requirements and the IESH requirements of this contract. System safety engineering and management controls shall be integrated into the design and construction process with emphasis on minimizing mishap risk and avoiding hazardous operations. System safety and risk items shall be addressed at the DR and each IPR.

The Contractor shall provide sufficient information in the BT and PDIT Agendas to support the Government’s compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) including test locations, time of year, duration and identification of test elements that may impact the human environment (CDRL B00B).

Asbestos and lead paint shall not be used in the construction of the boat. The use of and dependence on hazardous material, as defined in 40 CFR 116.4, throughout the boat life cycle shall be avoided. Pollution prevention measures, including source reduction and material substitution shall be incorporated in the boat design. Alternatives to hazardous material shall be used where applicable. Class I and Class II ozone depleting substances, as defined by the Clean Air Act, 42 United States Code (U.S.C) section 7671, are prohibited in all boat systems and equipment. If the Contractor is unable to satisfy a requirement without the use of a Prohibited or Restricted substance, the Contractor shall prepare a Hazardous Materials Management Program (HMMP) Report. The Contractor shall prepare Safety Data Sheets for all applicable substances (CDRL B00D).

3.18. SUPPLY SUPPORT

For all delivered VRS, the Contractor shall prepare a VRS Listing (DI-007) to sustain operation and maintenance of each piece of equipment, component, or system onboard for 180 days (CDRL B004).

The Contractor shall ensure that any required portable and electronic test equipment to be used for testing and measurements shall be in calibration during tests and trials, and recalibrated prior to boat delivery.

The Contractor shall accomplish the receipt, inspection, identification, segregation, marking, packaging, packing and storage of any Government approved VRS received at the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor shall ensure that 100% of any Government-approved VRS is procured, validated, and loaded onboard prior to boat delivery. The Contractor will be responsible for identifying any spares necessary or required to be onboard to support boat Trials. Any Government-purchased spares utilized as a replacement part during Contractor-sponsored trials will be required to be re-procured at the Contractor’s expense and provided to the Government. The Contractor shall ensure any shelf-life material has a minimum of six (6) months of shelf life remaining at boat acceptance. Spares ordering and receipt status shall be presented at all scheduled ILS meetings and as requested by the Government.

The Contractor shall procure all spare parts identified and approved by the Government. The Contractor shall package each 365-day supply of spares to be delivered with the boat. Any additional quantities of spare parts during the production period shall be procured by the Contractor as requested by the Government.

3.19. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY OF THE BOAT

The boat shall be delivered with all items such as, but not limited to, equipment, accessories, appliances, plumbing fixtures, bulkheads (interior and exterior), floors and decks, ceilings and overheads, windows, machinery spaces, etc., displaying an obvious appearance of being new and unused. The boat shall be free of dirt and debris associated with construction and adequately prepared for transportation to destination. The boat shall, in addition to the above, also display the highest level of cleanliness such that all areas of the boat can be immediately put to its intended use.

The boat systems shall be in operating condition at delivery of the boat. Equipment having periodic certification and/or calibration requirements shall have a minimum of eleven (11) months remaining of the certification and/or calibration period at delivery of the boat. Inter-compartment cables not connected to equipment shall have ends sealed and taped off, and shall be individually coiled and secured. Non-consumable items with shelf life or service life limitations shall have a minimum of 75% of their useful life remaining at delivery.

The Contractor shall deliver the boat fully outfitted, ready to operate, and with approvals and certifications in place. The Contractor shall deliver the boat at a draft and trim condition that is within the limiting requirements for full load condition. The Contractor shall ensure that the delivery condition is restored in accordance with the above criteria where it becomes necessary to obtain a differing temporary condition to clear an obstruction (low bridge, shallow draft, narrow beam clearance, etc.) on the way to open ocean.

The contractor shall ensure the tow to delivery destination is in accordance with the U.S. SL740-AA-MAN-010, U.S. Navy Tow Manual, Rev. 4, 01 Nov 2022 and verified by the Government prior to embarkment.

3.20. QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING

(NDT) PERSONNEL FOR COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

The Contractor and any Nondestructive Testing (NDT) subcontractor shall utilize, for the performance of required NDT, only personnel who are currently certified, as a minimum, in accordance with Recommended Practice No. ASNT SNT-TC-1A, or the Regulatory Bodies. An NDT subcontractor is defined as a first-tier subcontractor performing NDT in conjunction with the production of materials, components, or equipment for the boat. NDT includes radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, eddy current, ultrasonic inspections, and visual inspections.

Certification of Level III (NDT Examiner) personnel shall be based, as a minimum, on successful completion of appropriate American Society for Nondestructive Testing Level III Examinations and associated fabrication documents or other Regulatory Body qualifications. Examinations may be developed and administered by the Contractor or by an outside agent designated in the Contractor’s written practice. Documentation pertaining to the qualification and certification of NDT personnel shall be available to the Contracting Officer for review upon request.

3.21. EQUIVALENT EQUIPMENT SUBSTITUTION REQUEST

In the event there needs to be an equipment change, the Contractor shall provide an Equivalent Equipment Substitution Request (CDRL B00F).

3.22. REQUEST FOR DEVIATION

In the event there needs to be a deviation from a particular requirement, the Contractor shall provide a Request for Technical Deviation of Shipyard Standard Work Item Requirement (CDRL B00E).

3.23. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (RFV)

A RFV shall include detailed justification and consequences of approval and technical details explaining the degree of non-compliance or effect on boat equipment or system operation constraints. (CDRL B00F)

3.24. CONTRACT PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION REPORT

Contract Problem Identification Reports shall alert the Government of actual or potential Contract problems in accordance with the requirements of the Contract (CDRL B00H).

3.25. DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

Specifics regarding delivery to NAWCWD Surface Targets are provided below. The Contractor shall be responsible for the condition of the boat, trailer, or other item until receipt inspection and final acceptance at destination is completed.

NAWCWD Surface Targets, Port Hueneme, CA

Notification of Deliveries: Prior to shipment and no later than 48 hours prior to arrival (excluding federal holidays and weekends), the Contractor shall contact the NAWCWD Receiving point of contact (POC) to confirm that receiving personnel and any required unloading equipment will be available to receive the boat on the planned delivery date. The primary POC is (To be provided at contract award). Alternate POC is (To be provided at contract award). Within 24 hours following shipment of the boat from its origin, the Contractor shall send an e-mail to (To be provided at contract award) and NAWCWD (To be provided at contract award) with the hull number(s), the shipment date, and the planned delivery date.

Base Access: Accessibility to Naval Base Ventura County - Port Hueneme is subject to change due to changing security and operational conditions and requirements. Delivery personnel must carry proper identification and paperwork in order to be allowed inside the facility for boat deliveries. Delivery personnel should contact (To be provided at contract award) prior to arrival to obtain current base access procedures.

3.26 ADDITIONAL IUID REQUIREMENTS

Notwithstanding DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation, the Contractor shall return to the Government a listing of the identified UID material supplied in paragraph 6 annotated with proposed Unique Item Identifier (UII), marking medium and location. This listing shall be provided via email to (To be provided at contract award). for approval prior to printing of UII label plates. During PDIT and/or receipt inspection, the Government will verify the UID markings on the equipment listed in the paragraph below.

The following implements DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation where the Contractor shall provide unique item identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent for:

1. Hull

1. Port Engine

1. Starboard Engine

1. Port Generator

1. Starboard Generator

1. Port…