NC-NA0000-23-00856 Leatherback FY23 WYP SOW.pdf

Statement of Work- Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Vessel Yard Work

R3604 Leatherback

A] GENERAL INFORMATION:

1] This Statement of Work contains the requirements for the annual haul-out of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) vessel Leatherback. Vessel characteristics:

a) NOAA Registration: R3604

b) Year Built: 2021

c) Manufacturer: Newton Boats Inc.

d) LOA: 36.0 feet

e) Beam: 14.5 feet

f) Draft: ~3.5 feet

g) Displacement: ~20,000 Lbs.

h) Propulsion: Single, Cummins QSL9 450 HP

2] All work is to be accomplished at the contractor’s facility. The contractor’s facility shall be located less than 200 miles from the dock at the Dr. Nancy Foster Florida Keys Environmental Complex at 33 East Quay Road, Key West, FL. NOAA shall deliver the vessel to the contractor’s facility, and the vessel shall be returned to NOAA at the contractor’s facility. The period of performance is

Date of Award through March 31, 2024.

3] Coordination of the work schedules shall be the responsibility of the contractor so as to avoid any delays or disruptions. The contractor shall provide all facilities, labor, materials, tools, and services required to complete the work.

4] Upon arrival at the contractor’s facility, the contractor shall accept full responsibility for the safety of the vessel, including fire protection, security patrols, water-tight integrity, and protection from adverse environmental conditions. This responsibility shall terminate only after all work is complete, accepted by NOAA, and NOAA personnel remove the vessel from the contractor’s facility.

5] NOAA employees and contractors may be working on board the vessel during the contract period of performance on a not-to-interfere basis. During this period, these personnel shall be given full access to the vessel during normal working hours.

6] The contractor shall ensure that all machinery and equipment used hauling the vessels from the water is fully functional, suitable for the task, rated for loads at least 20% greater than the maximum weight of the vessels, and operated by trained, competent personnel. Docking plans for the vessels are not available, and proper sling positioning is the responsibility of the contractor.

7] The Government reserves the right to award some or all tasks defined herein.

8] All work performed under this SOW shall meet or exceed all current requirements of ABYC and USCG (Subchapter T) as applicable to this size and type of vessel, in addition to any specific requirements stated below.

9] In the event defects or damage unrelated to the work tasks are discovered, the contractor shall submit a Condition Found Report (CFR) to NOAA staff. The CFR shall define corrective actions needed, the cost for that work (separated into labor, materials, services, and total), and the impact to the period of performance. No additional work shall be performed without prior approval by the Government Contact Point or Contracting Officer.

10] Any welding, if required as part of the tasks below, shall be performed by certified welders working in accordance with approved weld procedures. Certifications and approvals by USCG, ABS, or another nationally recognized authority are acceptable, and copies of these shall be provided with the quote.

11] All work performed on the vessel shall be accomplished as described unless alternatives are presented in writing BEFORE the work commences, and are agreed to by NOAA. Any work that does not adhere to the descriptions shall be redone at the contractor’s expense within the defined period of performance.

12] A site visit is strongly encouraged. Quoters are strongly encouraged to inspect the vessel on which services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves as to all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of the performance of the contract, to the extent such information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall a failure to inspect the vessel constitute grounds for a claim after award of the contract. The R/V Leatherback is located at 33 East Quay Road, Key West, FL 33040.

B] SPECIFIC WORK TASKS:

1] Haul out, pressure wash, block, lay days

a) Ensure that the vessel is hauled out and blocked in accordance with standard practice for this vessel type and size.

b) Pressure wash and scrape to clean bottom and running gear of the hull below the waterline to include prop, shaft, struts, rudder, dive platform supports, and thru-hull fittings of all marine growth. Clean transducers with a non-metallic brush, taking care to not mar the emitting surface in any way.

c) Check clearance of cutlass bearings on rudder and propeller shaft. With a dial indicator, check the run out of the propeller shaft. Provide FKNMS a written copy of these readings.

2] Replace Zinc Anodes Replace all the underwater body zinc anodes as follows:

a) One divers plate zinc/anode mounted on the transom below swim platform.

B) Ensure plate is bonded to the system correctly as it is the only plate for the vessel

3] Renew PropSpeed

a) Prepare propeller, propeller shaft, rudder, and struts for the PropSpeed or equivalent system.

b) Apply PropSpeed or equivalent in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

4] Renew bottom coating

a) Mechanically or chemically remove any failed or failing anti fouling coating on the underwater hull of the vessel.

b) Tape off waterline.

c) Prepare the hull surfaces per manufacturers requirements, and apply one coat of Pettit Ultima SR60 blue 1032 antifouling paint or equivalent to the hull below the waterline, with an extra coat applied at the waterline to extend six inches below the waterline.

d) Ensure blocks and stands are shifted so that all areas of the hull are properly prepared and painted.

e) Clean and paint all submerged external intake strainers installed through the hull. Clean out intake thru-hulls before reinstalling the strainers.

5] Revise aft deck non-skid The current aft deck non-skid does not provide sufficient grip to allow safe transit of crew when the deck is wet. Revise the surface texture of the existing nonskid by over-coating with a rougher texture version of the same non-skid material installed. NOAA staff will advise on acceptable degree of roughness prior to revision.

6] Renew decals Remove the four each NOAA and ONMS circular decals currently installed. Clean the exposed surfaces, and install new decals provided by NOAA. Ensure that the new decals are completely adhered to the surface, and that no air bubbles are present.

C] OTHER INFORMATION

1] IT Security Requirements The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements of 48 CFR 1352.239-73 do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. The Contractor will not be accessing US government computers or IT systems for this effort. The Contractor will not be accessing any information that is not within the public domain for this effort. The contractor will not be processing, transmitting or storing privileged access information (i.e., non-public) in carrying out the tasks of this contract.

2] Contacts

Technical POC Chad Stolka Office: 305-809-4717 Chad.stolka@noaa.gov

Contracting Officer Representative Kathleen Jamison Office: 305-809-4689 kathleen.jamison@noaa.gov