DY immersion suit inspections SON.docx

STATEMENT OF NEED FOR OSCAR DYSON IMMERSION SUIT INSPECTIONS

23 October, 2019

PURPOSE:

NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson needs annual inspection from an authorized vendor of its inventory of 89 immersion suits, as per NOAA, US Coast Guard, and SOLAS requirements (refer to OMAO policy 1706). Oscar Dyson will be in a no-sail situation without the minimum amount of inspected / certified immersion suits.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Selected vendor to conduct, or coordinate with ship’s POC, the following:

· Transport of suits to and from vendor (upper estimate of 1,500 lbs.). Transport to be included as line item quoted cost.

· Open, inspect/test, and report findings to ship’s POC of conditions of each immersion suit and its bag prior to conducting repairs;

· Repair suit and bag as needed, following confirmation from ship’s POC, to maintain safety requirements;

· Replace parts (e.g., SOLAS whistles, lights, reflective tape, inflators, etc.) as needed to maintain safety requirements;

· Repairs and replacement part cumulative costs not to exceed $1,000 without notifying ship’s POC, and receiving affirmative continuation response from ship’s POC;

· Provide repair summary, itemized invoice, inspection certificates, and all related documentation;

· Pick up and return shipment of suits will be at: (upper estimate of 1,500 lbs.)

NOAA Marine Operations Center - Pacific c/o NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson 2002 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365

· Last annual inspection occurred January 1, 2019 (Inspection, Pressure test, and miscellaneous repairs) for 89 Immersion suits

· Immersion suit brands are Mustang, Stearns, and Imperial ranging from 62 universal size, 17 intermediate size, and 10 jumbo XL size from oldest suit (04/2007) to most recent (09/2015)

DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE:

Oscar Dyson would like all inspections and report-of-condition findings by 6 December 2019. Subsequently, we would like return of all serviced and certified immersion suits by 14 January 2019.

TECHNICAL POINTS OF CONTACT:

ENS Jaime Hendrix Safety Officer, NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson 541-867-8911 LCDR Colin Kliewer Executive Officer, NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson 541-867-8911