NFFN73002101790 SOW (RFQ).docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Shipyard Repairs for NOAA R/V Caretta

1. BACKGROUND

The Contractor shall provide shipyard repair services for NOAA R/V Caretta (F 5801). The R/V Caretta is a Small Research Vessel owned and operated by the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, under the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). (fig.1) Vessel Characteristics:

2. SCOPE/OBJECTIVE

This maintenance is necessary to increase the life cycle of the vessel and it will allow the vessel to continue safely performing the missions of the NOAA, Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC).

3. SITE VISIT

Potential offerors are strongly encouraged to inspect the vessel to understand the expected work requirements being requested. (Due to Covid-19, specific safety precautions may be required during the site visit.)

The vessel will be available for a site visit inspection at 202 Delmas Ave in Pascagoula, MS April 20, 2021 through April 21, 2021 between 08:00 -14:00:00 CDT.

Contractors MUST call to schedule a visit. Please contact:

Kendall Falana at (228) 549-1761 or (228) 366-4000 or by e-mail Kendall.m.falana@noaa.gov Michael Hendon at (228) 313-9941 or by e-mail Michael.hendon@noaa.gov

4. COMPLIANCE

All work shall be performed in strict compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.

5. GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

The Onsite Government Point of Contact (GPOC) is Drew Hopper at (228)549-1778 or (228)623-3320. The GPOC will monitor the work performed by the Contractor and keep the Contracting Officer informed of the Contractor’s performance.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND GEOGRAPHIC CONSIDERATIONS

The period of performance shall be from May 4, 2021 through June 1, 2021. While in the shipyard Government employees shall conduct minor maintenance task when such work does not conflict nor interfere with the Contractor’s obligations. Contractor work shall take precedence. The Government will hold harmless the Contractor for any injuries to Government personnel or damage to Government property while performing these task.

Vessel crew normal workdays are Monday through Friday except US Federal Holidays. Crew schedules work eight (8) hours per day, 40 hours per week. Core hours of work are from 0700 to 15:30 daily, but can be adjusted to suit the Contractor. The Contractor shall inform vessel crew of weather or security closures, as well as last minute schedule changes.

All repairs and maintenance shall be performed at a local shipyard within a 30 mile commuting radius of the vessel’s homeport in Pascagoula, MS. The GPOC will be available during normal work days of the contract period and commute to and from the shipyard.

7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT

The government shall make the vessel available at the agreed place and time. The Government shall provide the following items:

-All zinc anodes -All BLP Deck Armor The government shall not furnish any other materials, services, equipment, labor, or facilities to fulfill this contract, except as otherwise indicated. The Contractor shall provide all materials, services, equipment, labor, and facilities necessary to perform the work specified.

8. TASKS

The Contractor shall install, remove, repair or restore, and replace items identified in tasks below. All paint applications shall be applied as per manufacture’s recommendations for PPG Industries Paint applications and approved by the paint manufacturer’s local representative (Randy Stroecker (251)-421-2772). The Contractor shall furnish all labor, services, and associated materials, and remove and replace all interferences necessary to complete identified tasks. No changes are allowed without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

All sandblasted metal shall be primed on the same day as blasted. All surfaces prepped for painting or recoating shall be inspected and approved by both, the GPOC and the paint manufacturer’s local representative before painting.

The Contractor shall:

8.1 Haul out and securely block vessel, remove all zinc anodes (Approximately 30 each), then pressure wash the hull from the waterline down to include the keel, rudder and nozzle. After completion of Task 8.3, the Contractor shall install the new (Government supplied) zinc anodes by welding in the exact places as the removed anodes. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the removed zinc anodes.

8.2 The Contractor shall prepare the vessel’s equipment prior to any sandblasting or painting to prevent damage. The following equipment shall be covered and taped with adequate materials to prevent damage or intrusion of sand, dust or paint overspray:

- All rigging lights

- Rooftop air conditioner

- All vents

- Trawl winch

- All Windows

- Vessel’s propeller and shaft

- All vessel discharges, intakes, and drains shall be plugged.

- All coverings shall be inspected and approved by the Onsite Government Technical Point of Contact prior to beginning any blasting.

8.3 Near white blast and paint the hull from the waterline to the keel to include the rudder, nozzle, and propeller. Propeller shall be covered after light blasting and shall not be painted.

Follow the manufacture’s specifications for surface preparation and paint application.

Paint Underwater Hull Area from the water line down two (2) feet.

Paint Specifications shall be equal to or exceed:

(anti-fouling paint 1st coat shall be blue, 2nd coat shall be red)

Paint Underwater Hull Area from two (2) feet below water line to the keel to include the rudder and the nozzle.

Paint specifications shall be equal to or exceed:

(anti-fouling paint 1st coat shall be blue, 2nd coat shall be red)

8.4 Near white spot blast and paint up to 40 spots (est. 3-4” diameter) throughout the vessel to include the rigging, cabin, deck, sides, bulwarks. The spots to be blasted will be determined by the Onsite Government Technical Point of Contact prior to blasting.

Near white blast and paint, a newly installed main deck whip line pin rail located just aft of the trawl winch. (fig 2.) Note: Old pin rail shown in figure 2. will be replaced with a new stainless rail.

Follow the manufacture’s specifications for surface preparation and paint application.

Spot Blasted Paint – specifications shall be equal to or exceed:

Whip Line Pin Rail Paint — specifications shall be equal or exceed:

8.5 Near white blast and paint the top of the cabin lower deck section (fig 3.), including deck coaming around the sides & rear (fig 4.) and the unpainted railing running athwartship at the rear of the section (fig 5.) and the upper cabin deck drains.(fig 4.) (est. 185 Sq. feet)

Follow the manufacture’s specifications for surface preparation and paint application.

Cabin Lower Deck Paint – specifications shall be equal or exceed:

BLP MoPoxy Deck Armor AR-100 (Government supplied) 60 DFT mils.

PPG 400 White Epoxy 5-6 DFT mils.

PPG 450H Polyurethane (white) 2-3 DFT mils.

Athwartship Railing & Deck Drain Paint—specifications shall be equal or exceed:

8.6 Final Cleaning. After completing all blasting and prior to completing task 8.7, the Contractor shall apply PPG DEVPREP 88 cleaning solution to all rigging, cabin, bulwarks, and sides of the vessel. The Contractor shall follow the manufacture’s recommended application and removal instructions.

8.7 Final Painting of Finish Coat and Vessel Names. The Contractor shall finish the painting with one spayed finish coat to all rigging, cabin, bulwarks, and sides. The Contractor shall paint the 3” water line, the rub rail, and on the top of the cabin, the coamings, all rails and the two upper deck drains. The Contractor shall perform touchup priming and painting by paintbrush to the welds of the installed zinc anodes and after unblocking of the vessel, the areas of the hull that were obstructed by the blocks. The Contractor shall repaint the vessel’s names, hailing port and documentation numbers using the existing styles, size and color (Port & STBD bow: name (fig 6.), Stern: name & hailing port (fig.7), Port & STBD cabin: documentation numbers (fig 8.) )

Follow the manufacture’s specifications for surface preparation and paint application.

Finish Coat Paint specifications for all rigging, cabin, bulwarks, athwartship rail, and sides.

Americoat 450H Polyurethane (white) 2-3 DFT mils.

Finish Coat Paint specifications for waterline, rub rail, cabin coamings, short rails and drains.

Americoat 450H Polyurethane (Cobalt Blue) 2-3 DFT mils.

Finish Coat Paint specifications for touchup to zinc anode welds and hull areas blocked.

Ameron 235 epoxy primer (2 coats) 10 DFT mils.

Ameron 214 anti-fouling paint (2 coats) 10 DFT mils.

(anti-fouling paint 1st coat shall be blue, 2nd coat shall be red)

Finish Coat Paint specifications for vessel names, hailing port and documentation numbers.

Oil Based Enamel to match existing colors 2-3 DFT mils.

9. Optional Task The following shall be included as an optional task and priced separately:

9.1 Replace stuffing box cutlass seal washer. (fig 9.)

*Prior to removing the Coupler, punch marks shall be install for proper realignment.

*Remove the Coupler from the Clutch.

*Remove the Coupler from the Shaft *Slide shaft aft to allow access to install washer *Install HDPE washer (GOV furnished) and reinstall all components in reverse order.

10. DOCUMENTATION

The Contractor shall deliver certification documentation and a list of all key personnel, equipment, and materials to perform work described in Section Eight (8)(Tasks) in order to meet contract requirements. Timeliness in completing tasks and returning the vessel to service is a high priority.

The Contractor shall provide start and completion dates in their offer.

Contractor shall submit the following no later than Five (5) Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

11. RELATED DOCUMENTS

The NOAA Standard Specification AMC-000-3C, “General Requirements for Small Contract Ship Repairs” apply to this project and shall be followed when applicable.

12. CONDITION FOUND REPORTS

The CO shall be notified in writing of any conditions found which may impact the performance of the work or administration of the contract, including a detailed description of the condition and any proposed or requested solutions. No changes to the SOW are authorized without written approval from NOAA.

13. RESTRICTIONS

Smoking aboard the vessel is prohibited.

14. QUALITY CONTROL

Quality Control is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The COR or designated government personnel will perform inspections. The designated government inspectors will monitor the progress of work done by the Contractor. If, during the performance of work the NOAA Inspectors witness work that fails to meet the specifications, work that is otherwise unsatisfactory, or conditions which may lead to an unsatisfactory end product, the inspectors will alert the COR who will advise the Contractor of the deficiency.

15. INTERFERENCES/OBSTRUCTIONS

The Contractor shall remove all interferences and obstructions necessary to complete the required work without regard to whether interferences are indicated under specification work items. This may include the removal of machinery, piping, ducts, wiring, insulation, structure and anything else which interferes with the proper accomplishment of a work item. While awaiting reinstallation and restoration, the Contractor shall maintain and protect interferences. Unless otherwise authorized by NOAA, upon completion of required work, the Contractor shall reinstall/restore interferences to their original configuration and condition.

16. DAMAGES

Any damages caused by the Contractor in performance of this contract shall be repaired at the Contractors expense.

17. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Work under this contract must be accomplished in such a way as to minimize the potential of environmental impact by operating in an environmentally responsible manner and to the extent possible through the use of environmentally friendly procedures, services, and products.

18. MISC. PHOTOS TAKEN DURING PREVIOUS HAUL-OUTS

(fig 10.,11.) sling placements (fig 12.) port side (fig 13.) STBD bow (fig 14.) nozzle & rudder

Figure 1.

Vessel photo

Figure 2. Figure 3.

Old pin rail Cabin lower deck section

Figure 4. Figure 5.

Deck coaming & drains Athwartship rail

Figure 6. Figure 7.

Port bow name Stern name & hailing port

Figure 8. Figure 9.

Documentation numbers Shaft coupler

Figure 10.

Sling placement forward

Figure 11.

Sling placement aft

Figure 12.

Port side

Figure 13.

STBD bow

Figure 14.

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