PW TANK SPEC.pdf
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- N6278926Q3001
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for preparation and preservation services on Potable Water Tank No. 2 aboard a Virginia Class Submarine at Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut. The work is dated August 25, 2026, with NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), and is originated by Russ Joyner (860-694-2475).
The contractor must provide tank surface preparation and preservation services to support non-destructive testing (NDT) of hull welds performed by the government. Key requirements include: surface preparation using abrasive blasting to near white metal (SSPC-SP10) standards, with power tool preparation (SSPC-SP-11) for inaccessible areas, followed by feathering of remaining paint; repair and restoration of the preservation coating system in accordance with Maintenance Standard MS 6310-081-015, Rev J, CH-9; and notification of the Technical Point of Contact for NACE inspection upon completion. The contractor must provide documentation of five specific qualifications: AMPP C7, AMPP C12, AMPP C14, AMPP CAS Level 2, and QP-1. Upon completion, a Certificate of Compliance must be provided certifying all work meets contract specifications and includes material properties documentation.
Additional requirements include personnel training for confined space entry with Marine Chemist certification required before tank entry; compliance with all local, state, and federal occupational safety and environmental regulations; U.S. citizenship for all contractor personnel; completion of work on two shifts, seven days per week including holidays to accommodate the ship schedule; and capability to respond on-site within two hours of notification. All contractor personnel require base access credentials (DBIDS), background checks, and one personnel per shift must hold an active secret clearance for submarine escort duties. The contractor must provide all materials required and no government-furnished material is provided.
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ORIGINATOR: Russ Joyner 860-694-2475
DATE: 25 August 2026
NAICS: 336611
1. SCOPE:
TITLE: PREPARE POTABLE WATER TANK NO. 2 & PRESERVATION ON A VIRGINIA CLASS
SUBMARINE
2. REFERENCE/PLANS:
2.1 Maintenance Standard (MS) NO. 6310-081-015, REV J, CH-9, Submarine Maintenance Standard, MR
Description: Submarine Preservation and General Painting
2.2 Unrestricted Operation (URO) Maintenance Requirement Card (MRC), URO MRC 001 MOD 70, Perform Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Surveillance Inspection of Selected Hull Welds
2.3 DFS 781-1101-2026
3. REQUIREMENTS:
3.1 A Virginia Class Submarine has a requirement to conduct NDT of welds in Potable Water (PW) Tank
#2 (two), which is located onboard the vessel per reference 2.3. In support of the NDT efforts, (which will be performed by the Government), the PW tank surfaces must be prepared and preserved. The
Contractor shall provide tank preparation and preservation services in accordance with References 2.1 and 2.2 as follows:
3.2 In accordance with reference 2.1, the Contractor shall provide the Government with documentation of each of the following qualifications:
3.2.1 AMPP C7
3.2.2 AMPP C12
3.2.3 AMPP C14
3.2.4 AMPP CAS Level 2
3.2.5 QP-1
3.3 The Contractor shall prepare the tanks surface by using abrasive blasting to near white metal (SSPC-SP-
10) in accordance with reference 2.1. For inaccessible areas, the Contractor shall prepare the surface using power tools (SSPC-SP-11) in accordance with reference 2.1. After the surface has been prepared, the Contractor shall accomplish feathering of adherent paint remaining after the required surface preparation by creating a smooth, one to two inch wide transition area between the prepared surface and the adherent paint using hand or power tool sanding or grinding.
3.3.1 The areas to be blasted/prepared in PW Tank #2 (two) is listed in reference 2.3.
3.3.2 Surface Preparation Requirements are as follows per reference 2.1:
3.3.2.1 When accomplishing complete repainting, the surface preparation must be abrasive blast to near white metal (SSPC-SP 10) in accordance with Step 5.e.(9) of Reference 2.1, except in situations where a space cannot be isolated without risk of damage, then surface preparation to SSPC-SP 11 is allowed, as determined by the local technical authority.
3.3.2.2 When accomplishing the repair or restoration of the coating system, the surface preparation must be as determined by the repair activity (Navy) based on an inspection of the existing coating system. Power tool cleaning must be in accordance with SSPC-SP 11. Abrasive blasting must be in accordance with SSPC-SP 10 (sound paint or bare metal) and Step
5.e.(9) of Reference 2.1.
3.3.2.3 Surface preparation for touchup painting must be in accordance with SSPC-SP 11.
3.3.2.4 Recyclable encapsulated abrasive media blasting may be used as an alternative to power tool cleaning, SSPC-SP 11 or SSPC-SP 10.
3.3.2.5 Once the area has been blasted and is ready for the NDT inspection the vendor shall wrap the area of the tank that was not blasted with a fire-retardant wrap to protect the paint system.
3.4 The Contractor shall repair/restore the preservation system in PW Tank #2 (two) in accordance with reference 2.1.
3.4.1 Upon restoration of the preservation system, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC for NACE inspection/acceptance of work.
3.5 Upon completion of the repair/restoration efforts, the Contractor shall provide a Certificate of
Compliance (Contractor’s format). The Certificate of Compliance shall certify that all work performed and replaced components comply with the requirements of the procurement documents, invoked specifications and drawings, and assert that the physical and chemical properties (material type, yield strength, tensile strength, elongation or hardness testing) are as specified in the contract specifications.
The certificate shall include:
a. Contractor’s name, address, phone number and date.
b. The issuing agency’s purchase order number.
c. Item nomenclature of the purchased item (the product is identified by description, amount, lot number, etc.).
d. Contractor’s or authorized person’s signature.
4. NOTES:
4.1 The performance location will be at a pier at the Submarine Base, New London, CT.
4.2 The Contractor shall ensure personnel working in tanks or other confined spaces are trained and qualified for the hazard potentials. If respirators are required, workers shall be trained and medically qualified per local OSH (occupational, safety and health) instructions.
4.3 The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and federal OSH and Environmental Protection (EP) rules and regulations as directed by local implementation plans.
4.4 All Contractor personnel shall be a citizen of the United States of America.
4.5 Prior to entering any tank, the Contractor shall ensure each tank is certified by a Marine Chemist as safe for personnel entry; the Marine Chemist shall issue a Marine Chemist Certificate “Safe for Work/Entry” and leave it posted in order for personnel to enter and conduct work in the tanks.
4.6 The Contractor shall provide all material required to complete all requirements of this specification.
4.7 To accommodate ships schedule, the contractor shall complete the preparation and preservation by working two shifts, seven days per week, inclusive of holidays as necessary. The contractor shall not remain onsite for the duration of NDT testing and will instead be recalled to complete the preservation services at the end of NDT testing.
4.8 The contractor shall demonstrate it is able to support an on-site response within a 2-hour notification in order to support a highly sensitive ship schedule.
4.9 For Contractor personnel that do not have a Common Access Card (CAC) or a Navy Commercial Access
Control System (NCACS) card, the following is required to obtain Defense Biometric Identification
System (DBIDS) credentials to gain access the base:
a. Ensure you provide the names of personnel requiring access to the Naval Submarine Base
New London (SUBASE) to the Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF) Point of Contact
(POC). NSSF will pass the information to the SUBASE Pass and ID office as your government sponsor.
b. Upon arrival at SUBASE, Present valid identification, Real ID Act-compliant state driver's license. If you don’t have a Real ID compliant driver’s license, you can use a passport. If you don’t have a passport you will be required to have an original birth certificate and your social security card (not just your number).
c. Present a completed copy of the SECNAV 5512/1 form to obtain your background check.
A copy of SECNAV 5512/1 can be obtained by contacting the NSSF POC.
d. Upon satisfactory completion of the background check, the Visitor Control Center representative will complete the DBIDS enrollment process, which includes your photo, finger prints, base restrictions, and several other assessments; after all this is done, you will be provided with your new DBIDS credential. You may now proceed to enter the base. The
Government assumes no liability for failed background checks and all cost incurred as a result of failed background checks is the responsibility of the Contractor.
4.9 Contractor shall ensure they have one (1) personnel per shift with an active secret clearance for escorting additional personnel on the submarine.
5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL (GFM):
5.1 None
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