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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

USNS COMFORT LIFEBOAT SYSTEM

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

1. Background

Military Sealift Command (MSC) will be replacing the open lifeboats; and their associated davits, winches and release mechanisms with new fully enclosed lifeboats; and new associated davits, winches and release mechanisms on the USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20). It is MSC’s intention to install a total of eight (8); four (4) lifeboat systems on each side, port and starboard, on the USNS COMFORT. The USNS COMFORT existing open-topped lifeboats and their associated davits, winches and release mechanisms will be removed to allow for the installation of the new enclosed lifeboats; and their new associated davits, winches and release mechanisms.

For the USNS COMFORT the enclosed lifeboats; and associated davits, winches and release mechanisms will be of the same design as USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) installed in 2020. See Reference 1, which provides the general arrangement of the ship in way of the intended davit installation. See Reference 2, which provides the installation locations of the Lifeboat Systems.

This PWS describes the regulatory, technical, performance, and other requirements for the requirements and procurement of eight (8) enclosed lifeboat systems as the base task. An enclosed lifeboat system consists of:

- One (1) United States Coast Guard (USCG)-approved Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Saving of Life at Sea (SOLAS)-compliant fully enclosed lifeboat fully outfitted.

- One (1) Set USCG-approved CFR and SOLAS-compliant lifeboat davits.

- One (1) USCG-approved CFR and SOLAS-compliant lifeboat davit winch.

- One (1) Set USCG-approved CFR and SOLAS-compliant lifeboat release mechanism.

- One (1) Set of associated components to provide a fully functional enclosed lifeboat system.

This PWS includes other requirements for following:

- Full equipage and provisioning (including water) for each lifeboat

- One (1) Set of spare parts for each enclosed lifeboat system.

- Spare parts to support all eight (8) lifeboat systems.

- Two (2) Hard copy and One (1) Electronic copy of technical manuals, operational manuals and maintenance manuals.

- Complete testing requirements for each enclosed lifeboat system prior to shipment and prior to installation onboard USNS COMFORT.

- Shipping from of the enclosed lifeboats systems from the factory to a location on the U.S East or Gulf Coast.

- Onsite inspection of enclosed lifeboat system and testing of lifeboats at the final delivery location.

- Onsite support for installation, setup, testing and certification of the enclosed lifeboat system on USNS COMFORT.

This PWS includes options for the following:

- Provide for storage (for up to 240 days) at and prior to shipping of the enclosed lifeboats systems from the factory to the U.S East or Gulf Coast.

- Onsite support for the development of operating procedures for launch and recovery of the enclosed lifeboats.

2. General Requirements

2.1. The Contractor will be required to hold a kick-off meeting after contract award and monthly until the completion of the contract requirements. These meetings will to be provide updates on work progress, issues identified by contractor on material and labor and to provide status to key events identified in the POAM, Section 14.

2.2. The fully enclosed lifeboats to be procured per this PWS are Fr. FASSMER and Co. SEL 8.8 Fully Enclosed Lifeboats with a weight 5.56 LT. A quantity of eight (8) SEL 8.8 lifeboats are required.

2.3. The identified enclosed lifeboats shall be designed, built, and certificated by United States Coast Guard (USCG) - approved per CFR 46-160.135 and SOLAS-compliant lifeboats. The CFR regulations incorporate by reference the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements in Chapter IV of the IMO Lifesaving Appliances (LSA) Code and the associated recommendations on testing (Resolution MSC.81 (70)) Part 1/6. Lifeboats shall be provided that meet passenger vessel rules. It is the contractor’s responsibility to meet all regulations required by USCG for approval as a CFR and SOLAS compliant lifeboat. Documentation of USCG approval and ABS Type approvals shall be provided prior to acceptance of the lifeboat systems.

2.4. The USCG, SOLAS and ABS approved lifeboats shall be designed with port and starboard loading points.

2.5. The lifeboat davits to be procured per this PWS are Global Davit products. The requirement for this PWS are for eight (8) davits. There are three (3) different types of davits to be procured:

2.5.1. Six (6) Glp.RT.165/4.3 AC 2710

2.5.2. One (1) Glp.RT.165/4.3 AC 4267

2.5.3. One (1) Glp.RT.165/4.3 AC 4263

2.6. The identified lifeboat davits shall be designed, built, and certificated by USCG – approved per CFR 46-160.132 and SOLAS-compliant under approval series 160.132. The CFR regulations incorporate by reference the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements in Chapter IV of the IMO Lifesaving Appliances (LSA) Code and the associated recommendations on testing (Resolution MSC.81 (70)) Part 1/6. Documentation of USCG and ABS Type approvals shall be provided prior to acceptance of the lifeboat davits.

2.7. The two (2) of the lifeboat davit sets require modifications. The davit identified in section 2.5.2 will have a 36-inch extension of the aft davit stool for lifeboat station No. 8. The davit identified in section 2.5.3 will have 36-inch extensions on both forward and aft davit stools for lifeboat station No. 10.

2.8. The lifeboat davit winches to be procured per this PWS are Global Davit product W26L.20.03. The requirement for this PWS are for eight (8) lifeboat davit winches.

2.9. The identified lifeboat davit winches shall be designed, built, and certificated by USCG – approved per CFR 46-160.115 and SOLAS-compliant winches under approval series 160.115. The CFR regulations incorporate by reference the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements in Chapter IV of the IMO Lifesaving Appliances (LSA) Code and the associated recommendations on testing (Resolution MSC.81 (70)) Part 1/6. Documentation of USCG and ABS Type approvals shall be provided prior to acceptance of the lifeboat davit winches.

2.10. The release mechanism (release gear) to be procured per this PWS with the lifeboats are the Fr. FASSMER and Co Duplex 140E2. With a safe Working Load (SWL) of 10 Tons.

2.11. The identified lifeboat release mechanism shall be designed, built, and certificated by USCG – approved per CFR 46-160.133 and SOLAS-compliant lifeboat under approval series 160.133. The CFR regulations incorporate by reference the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements in Chapter IV of the IMO Lifesaving Appliances (LSA) Code and the associated recommendations on testing (Resolution MSC.81 (70)) Part 1/6. Documentation of USCG and ABS Type approvals shall be provided prior to acceptance of the lifeboat release mechanism.

2.12. The long link size to be procured shall be per FASSMER Service Group (FSG) Bulletin (SGB) -04_2020 Reference 3 or latest version FSG Bulletin for long link sizes. Please note there are currently no SOLAS regulations on long link size, except it must be designed to safety factor six (6). Documentation of the safety factor of six (6) and sized per FASSMER SGB – 04_2020, or latest version; shall be provided prior for acceptance of the long link.

2.13. The identified lifeboat davits, lifeboat davit winches and lifeboat release mechanisms shall be designed and built for use with the identified enclosed lifeboat and for supporting the identified lifeboat (USCG, ABS and SOLAS-compliant) launching and recovery operation.

2.14. The identified fully enclosed lifeboats, lifeboat davits, lifeboat davit winches and lifeboat release mechanisms shall be designed and built for installation on the 01-Level, integrating into the 01 and 02-Level decks. The current installation of lifeboat davits does not have an overhead structure nor will the installation of overhead structure be permitted, i.e. the davit installation shall not require the use of overhead structure.

2.15. The overall dimensions of the complete and installed system, i.e. lifeboat, lifeboat davits, lifeboat davit winches, lifeboat release mechanisms and the appropriate clear area for operating personnel, when in the stowed position, shall fit within a prescribed area of the 01-Level. Reference 1 and 2 provides the general arrangement of the class in way of the intended davit installation, illustrating the prescribed area that is detailed below and arrangement of the new Life Boat Systems for USNS MERCY (T-AH 19). The extents of that area are as follows:

2.15.1. Transverse extent is 17’-10” from the deck edge to the inboard bulkhead on the 01 Level. On the 02-Level, the inboard extent varies between 26’-35' from the deck edge. The 02-Level is located 10’ above the 01 Level. When stowed, the enclosed lifeboat and davit must not extend outboard of the deck edge. The transverse location of the complete and installed assembly shall provide clear fore and aft passage under and around the stowed lifeboat. The stowed position shall remain within the existing footprint and not impede the current transit pathways and support operation of the enclosed lifeboat system.

2.15.2. Vertical extent is 35’ above the boat deck. When stowed, the enclosed lifeboat and davit must not extend above this extent.

2.15.3. Longitudinal extent is 36’-6” for each lifeboat system installed. The existing equipment located fore and aft of the lifeboats will not be relocated and therefore the longitudinal boundary will remain fixed.

2.16. The complete and installed lifeboat system shall permit access to the stowed enclosed lifeboat for the purpose of inspection and maintenance. The complete and installed lifeboat system shall also permit passenger boarding of the lifeboat directly from the 01-Level, and while afloat at port and starboard access doors.

2.17. All lube and hydraulic oil requirements for the complete and installed system shall be compatible with products that are currently available to MSC. A complete list of products available is provided under Attachment 1.

2.18. The lifeboats, davits, winches and release mechanisms shall be delivered complete with all necessary components and fluids, and be ready for installation and subsequent operation. Installation shall only require direct welding or bolting of the davits and winches to the ship’s deck or a foundation built upon the deck, filling the fluids, rigging all wires, and connection to the ship’s electric power.

2.19. Contractor shall provide and meet the requirements of Attachment 2 for this PWS for logistical support.

2.20. Contractor shall provide the following key personnel to support technical roles for this Contract and technicians to support onsite effort. The key personnel and technicians can be from the Contractor’s existing workforce, contracted personnel with expertise in key areas, or Subcontractor personnel. Key personnel must be responsible for the development of all deliverables and onsite personnel will be supporting onsite work on the lifeboat systems. Resumes for all key personnel shall be provided for paragraphs 12.20.1-3. No personnel for paragraphs 12.20.1-3 may be “dual hatted”. Technicians will be certified to work the lifeboat systems provided. The key personnel support the following technical roles in paragraphs 12.20.1-3 :

12.20.1 Project Manager - The Contractor must supply an individual having a minimum of five (5) years of relative shipboard multi-disciplinary experience managing projects similar in scope to the current requirement. The Project Manager must have at a minimum a B.S. degree and be able to understand and describe technical details. The Project Manager will be the Contractor’s point of contact who will communicate with MSC.

12.20.2 Lead Engineer(s) - The Contractor must supply an individual having at a minimum a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical/Marine Engineering and 10 years of related, mechanical/marine design work experience or 20 years of relevant and continuous experience without a degree. Due to the nature of the Lifeboat Systems, the Contractor can provide a Lead Engineer for the Lifeboats and a Lead Engineer for the Lifeboat Davits.

12.20.3 Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer(s) - The Contractor must supply a QA Engineer(s) who will be responsible for the review of all deliverables prior to submission to MSC. The QA Engineer(s) must have ten (10) years of experience in the engineering field and have experience reviewing technical manuals, reviewing test procedures, verifying design drawings and monitoring quality. The QA Engineer(s) will approve the deliverables that are submitted to MSC. Due to the nature of the Lifeboat Systems, the Contractor can provide a QA Engineer for the Lifeboats and a QA Engineer for the Lifeboat Davits.

12.20.4 Technicians: The Contractor must supply an individuals for onsite support of inspections, repairs and testing of the lifeboat systems. Technicians will be certified by the equipment manufacturer to conduct work needed to support this contract. Due to the nature of the Lifeboat Systems, the Contractor can provide Technicians for the Lifeboats and Technicians for the Lifeboat Davits.

3. Additional Lifeboat Requirements

3.1. Passenger Capacity and Access

3.1.1. The USCG approved capacity when used in the role of a lifeboat shall be at a minimum 120 persons plus space for eight (8) litters.

3.2. Hull Construction and Fittings

3.2.1. There shall be mooring bitts, aft and forward servicing both port and starboard.

3.2.2. Extruded rubber fendering shall be provided along the gunwale. Gunwale fendering shall be firmly and securely attached to the hull, but shall be easy to replace in case of damage.

3.2.3. The lifeboats shall be passenger versions.

3.3. Main Propulsion

3.3.1. Engine(s) shall be marine diesel-type and capable of efficient operation with Marine Gas Oil (MGO)/Distillate Fuel Marine (DFM) as fuel. Engine(s) shall be provided with an electric starter.

3.3.2. Engines shall be fresh-water cooled.

3.3.3. All main propulsion equipment shall be furnished from a marine manufacturer capable of providing global after-sales technical support.

3.3.4.

3.3.5. Engine shall have a block heater that is fed from the lifeboat control console.

3.3.6. Provide access, means, and all equipment/tools required for draining the oil sump and completing oil changes. The sump shall be able to be completely drained.

3.4. Speed and Endurance (when fully loaded and operating as a Lifeboat)

3.4.1. Cruising speed: six (6) knots

3.4.2. Endurance: at least twenty (24) hours at six (6) knots.

3.5. Tankage

3.5.1. Fuel Oil (FO) tanks shall be constructed of non-corrosive metal. If multiple FO tanks are provided, then they shall be capable of being isolated from each other and connected to each other via valve lineups. Each FO tank shall have access to permit manual cleaning. Fill connections and vents for all FO tanks shall terminate outside the cabin and be accessible on both the port and starboard side. The entire FO system shall be compliant with applicable pollution prevention regulations for SOLAS compliant lifeboats.

3.6. Electrical Systems

3.6.1. The lifeboat control console shall be provided with an umbilical cord/pig tail fed from the davit/winch control console with quick disconnects on both ends. Hookup for the lifeboat control consoles shall be accessible from both the port and starboard side.

3.6.2. Dual 12V battery banks with a battery charger and a bank selector switch or equivalent shall be provided. Battery charger shall be fed from the lifeboat control console.

3.6.3. Interior (cabin) and engine compartment lighting shall provide an illuminance of 50 Lux at 30” above the deck. Additional interior (cabin) lighting fitted with red filters shall be provided for use during navigation at night.

3.7. Additional Equipment and Requirements. In accordance with Section 2.2, each lifeboat shall come equipped with all required USCG and SOLAS items. The following requirements also apply:

3.7.1. The control/steering console shall have the following controls and indicators at a minimum:

· Steering Controls

· Throttle Controls

· Public Address System Controls

· Engine Temperature Indicator

· Engine RPM Indicator

· Rudder Angle Indicator

· Fuel Level Indicator (one per Fuel Oil tank)

· Magnetic Compass

· Navigation Lighting Controls

· Interior Lighting Control

3.7.2. Forward facing windows in way of the primary operating station shall be equipped with window wipers and heating elements (defrosters).

3.7.3. The search light shall provide a luminous intensity of one million candelas.

3.7.4. A marine VHF radio with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) shall be provided and located in close proximity to the control/steering console.

3.7.5. All controls exposed to the weather shall be made of heavy weatherproof construction and at a minimum meet IP56 standard for enclosures.

3.7.6. Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) shall be provided.

3.7.7. Marking. The ship’s name and boat numbers shall be provided on both sides of the forward hull. Operating instructions for boat, systems, engine, and davit release devices shall be fitted inside the boat.

3.8. Tools

3.8.1. A certified lifting spreader bar and removable lifeboat stand shall be provided; these will be bulkhead mounted on the vessel.

3.8.2. One set of any specialty tools or fixtures needed for maintenance or repair of the lifeboats, davits, winches or releasing mechanisms

3.8.3. One set of diesel engine tools for basic maintenance shall be provided.

3.8.4. An engine code reader for troubleshooting shall be provided.

4. Additional Davit and Winch Requirements

4.1. The davit/winch control panel shall be provided with 440v or 120v power input to be provided by the ships power. It shall then provide power to the lifeboat control console as required in section 3.6.1 above. The hoisting control shall be positioned on the deck at the ship’s side and provide the operator 100% visual contact with the tender/lifeboat during the hoisting operation.

4.2. The davit and winch shall be provided with wire rope of sufficient length for use aboard the ship. The determination of the required length of wire rope shall account for the distance between the 01 Level deck edge and the light waterline with 10º of adverse trim and 20º of adverse heel. The 01 Level is located at 77’-6” above baseline. Note that this distance does not account for wave action, the length of wire rope required to rig the davit, or provide a minimum number of turns on the winch drum.

4.3. Davits shall be designed and arranged such that the lifeboats will clear the ship’s deck edge railings during launching and recovery operations.

4.4. All limit switches shall be accessible by the crew without external equipment or rigging to demonstrate annual testing for the USCG.

4.5. Davit system shall incorporate steel sheaves having synthetic bushings.

5. Spares

5.1. The Contractor shall provide all required spares with delivery of the lifeboat systems. Table 5-1 provides a known list of spare parts and quantities. Note that part numbers may have changed, Table 5-1 will be updated with current part numbers when pricing is submitted.

Table 5-1

Lifeboat zinc sets

Set of Navigation Light Fixtures

Set Navigation Light Bulbs

Set of Internal Light Fixtures

Set of Internal Light Bulbs (White and Red)

Spare bilge pump

Spare propeller shaft seal material

Spare propeller shaft bearing

The price for the spares required in Table 5-1 shall be included in the procurement CLIN and provided as a set of starter spares for each lifeboat system upon lifeboat delivery.

5.2. Provide all recommended shipboard spare parts, sufficient for two years (assuming 1,000 operating hours during a two-year period for each lifeboat system and 30 launch/retrieve cycles during a two-year period for each davit winch system) of normal recommended maintenance practice in addition to those identified in Table 5-1. Provide a list include itemized pricing and delivery schedule (expressed as days after receipt of order) for each item on the list.

6. Quality Assurance

6.1. MSC reserves the right to make whatever inspections are deemed necessary during the period of the contract to ensure compliance with this PWS.

6.2. Final acceptance is contingent on satisfactory completion of all testing required in Section 7 and acceptance of all documentation for USCG and ABS lifeboat system certifications.

6.3. The Contractor shall provide, at the time of delivery, material USCG and ABS certification documents for all principal components in the lifeboat system.

7. Testing

7.1. Weight Test: One set of major components of the lifeboat system shall be weighed. In the case where there are different components (i.e. davits), each version will be weighted. This test will include outfitting and fluids. This test may precede the operational tests and does not need to be witnessed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), in which case certification of the component weights shall be provided.

7.2. Factory Tests: The contractor shall develop a test procedure for the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and submit to MSC, ABS, and USCG for review. The following tests shall be performed at the Contractor’s facility and shall be performed on each lifeboat, davit, and winch prior to delivery:

7.2.1. All testing and inspection after approval as required by Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) No. 03-19 with the applicable USCG approval series:

7.2.1.1. Lifeboats 60.135 for USCG approved and SOLAS-compliant

7.2.1.2. Davits 160.132 for USCG approved and SOLAS-complaint

7.2.1.3. Winches 160.115 for USCG approved and SOLAS-compliant

7.2.1.4. Release Mechanisms 160.133 for USCG approved and SOLAS-compliant

7.2.2. A Government Representative(s), appointed by MSC, shall attend the factory tests along with USCG and ABS Representatives, and a schedule of pending tests shall be provided to MSC no later than four (4) weeks after contract award.

7.2.3. Test certificates and signed test reports shall be provided to MSC with signatures from USCG and ABS Representatives and MSC COR in attendance and shall be provided for all factory tests within two weeks of completion of FAT testing.

7.3. Acceptance Trials. Prior to acceptance, the Contractor shall perform a successful acceptance trial of each lifeboat, not to exceed three hours per boat. The contractor shall develop a test procedure for Acceptance Trials and submit to MSC, ABS, and USCG for review. Government Representative(s), appointed by MSC, will attend the acceptance trials; however, the Contractor shall provide a crew to operate the lifeboat. The acceptance trials will take place at the Contractor’s facility. The acceptance trials will be an operational test of each lifeboat and shall verify the following:

7.3.1. The lifeboat performs satisfactorily and to the specific instructions and requirements of the PWS, manufacturer, and USCG/ABS.

7.3.2. The equipment, material, machinery, and system including all fuel rates, levels, temperatures, loads, and alarms complies with manufacturer’s parameters.

7.3.3. The equipment, material, machinery, or system performs its intended purpose.

7.3.4. After completion of acceptance trials, the lifeboat systems shall be prepared, packaged, and readied for delivery. Contractor shall provide packing and shipping procedure for all equipment.

7.4 The Contractor will provide inspection, outfitting and testing of the eight (8) lifeboats at the final delivery location.

7.4.1 The contractor will provide OEM certified personnel to complete an inspection on each of the lifeboats to identify any damage that occurred in shipping and to verify the lifeboats conditions for installation onboard USNS COMFORT.

7.4.2 The Contractor will provide OEM certified personnel to outfit each of the eight (8) lifeboats to include; but not limited to, equipment, provisions, fluids, electrical hookups and setup for operations.

7.4.2 The contractor will provide OEM certified personnel to test each of the eight (8) lifeboats. Lifeboat testing will include; but not limited to, engine operation, electrical system operation (i.e. interior lighting, navigation lighting), outfitted equipment (i.e. window defrost, window wipers), signaling devices, controls for engine and transmission. Testing will include underway operations.

8. Manuals/Operating Procedures/Training

8.1. Operations and maintenance manuals shall be provided, as a bound, hard cover copy and on a CD, for all major components and assemblies of this procurement, including those major components and assembly’s integral to the lifeboats, in accordance with the Logistics Support Requirements provided within Attachment 2 of the Contract. The manuals shall include the following information:

8.1.1. An MSC-assigned technical manual identification number. Identification numbers will be provided after award by the Government.

8.1.2. Where applicable, USCG and ABS approval and certification data.

8.1.3. Initial adjustments required to make ready for operation. Where applicable, a list of controls not to be adjusted by other than qualified maintenance personnel shall be provided.

8.1.4. Step by step launching, recovery, and lifting procedures shall be provided. Once approved, aluminum placards shall be provided for the procedures to be mounted near the embarkation platform of each unit and inside the lifeboats near the control station.

8.1.5. Basic principles of operation, concisely described in a step-by-step manner. As required, simplified schematics shall be included and appropriate references shall be made to major diagrams. Step-by-step emergency procedures shall also be provided.

8.1.6. Detailed instructions, schedules, and diagrams for inspections, maintenance, and repair. Include a trouble-shooting guide, all requirements for special tools/testing equipment, and all necessary warnings and precautions to prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Expanded views, photographs, or line drawings shall be used to supplement maintenance procedures where necessary.

8.1.7. A parts listing of all parts capable of replacement in the equipment (100% bill of material). All parts shall be keyed to assembly drawings or expanded view drawings. All parts shall be identified by key number, Contractor’s part number, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), OEM’s part or model number, and the quantity required for one complete assembly. Common commercial items such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc. shall be designated and identified to allow purchase outside the manufacturer’s parts system.

8.1.8. Manufacturer’s model numbers, serial or ship order numbers, service part and/or drawing numbers of the OEM for all parts of equipment.

8.1.9. Complete assembly drawings, outline drawings, and schematics for all electrical, structural, hydraulic, and other mechanical systems and components.

8.1.10. List of recommended shipboard spare parts, sufficient for two years of normal recommended maintenance practice. List of recommended shore-based spare parts, identifying all items which require more than six-week delivery lead time. This is in addition to required pre-priced list of spare parts from both Section 5 and Attachment 2.

8.2. Maintenance Plan. Separate from the required operations and maintenance manuals (Section 8.1), the Contractor shall submit a Maintenance Plan which identifies recommended Operational (ship crew), Intermediate (industrial assistance needed), and Depot (industrial assistance needed) maintenance requirements for the davit, winch, lifeboat, and major components of the lifeboat. The Maintenance Plan shall include all testing, inspection, periodicity of performance, narrative, and material replacement renewal requirements. In addition, the Contractor shall provide a detailed specification and estimated labor hours for all Intermediate and Depot level maintenance that provides step-by-step instruction to execute the maintenance through commercial industrial assistance. Wherever possible, the Mean Time between Failures (based on operating hours), Expected Service Life, and Total Ownership Costs (based on Expected Service Life) shall be provided for all major components of the complete and installed system.

9. Definitions

9.1. Marine Gas Oil/Distillate Fuel Marine (DFM F-76): Commercially available distillate fuel with the following characteristics:

· Flash Point, min: 60ºC

· Kinematic Viscosity at 40ºC: 1.7 cst minimum and 4.5 cst maximum

· Sulphur Content, max: 1% of mass

· Density at 15ºC, max: 876 kg/m3

· Cetane Number, min: 40

9.2. Endurance: The length of time, in hours, that a vessel can spend at a defined speed. This is a function of the Maximum Continuous Rating (MCR) required for the defined speed, the fuel consumption at that MCR and the overall fuel capacity.

9.3. Lifeboat system:

- One (1) USCG-approved Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Saving of Life at Sea (SOLAS)-compliant enclosed lifeboat fully outfitted.

- One (1) Set USCG-approved CFR and SOLAS-compliant lifeboat davits.

- One (1) USCG-approved CFR and SOLAS-compliant lifeboat davit winch.

- One (1) Set USCG-approved CFR and SOLAS-compliant lifeboat release mechanism.

- One (1) Set of associated components to provide a fully functional enclosed lifeboat system.

9.4. Cruising Speed: six (6) knots at 80% MCR.

10. Delivery Requirements

10.1. Mechanical, electrical, and structural installation requirements for the lifeboats, davits, and winches, as well as the interface drawings required shall be provided in PDF and AutoCAD to the COR in accordance with the following process:

10.1.1. Preliminary Drawings/Installation Requirements (P1, P2)

10.1.1.1. Contractor shall submit P1 Drawings / Installation Requirements for review in accordance with the dates in Section 14. COR will review all deliverables; any comments from the COR shall be incorporated to create the P2 Deliverables.

10.1.1.2. Contractor shall submit P2 deliverables in accordance with Section 14 for COR review and approval. Submission of successive rounds of Preliminary deliverables will continue until the COR. has approved all deliverables.

10.1.2. Final Drawings / Installation Requirements

10.1.2.1. After all deliverables have been approved by the COR, the Contractor shall submit Final Drawings / Installation Requirements to COR before continuing with production and testing. All final drawings shall be submitted to ABS and USCG for review and approval. It is the contractor’s responsibility to clear all comments.

10.2. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide an updated monthly Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAM). The POAM shall be provided in MS Project 2016 compatible file.

10.3. Lifeboat Systems

10.3.1. Contractor shall be responsible for storing the Lifeboat Systems and all material until delivery on or about May 01, 2024.

10.3.2. After builder trials Contractor will be responsible for repairing any discrepancies found, cleaning, flushing seawater systems and preparing the lifeboats for storage.

10.3.3. Contractor shall be responsible for providing environmental, temperature controlled, vermin free storage of the lifeboat systems until transfer.

10.3.4. Contractor shall provide items required per 46 CFR 169.529 that have date of expiration (i.e. fire extinguishers, flashlight batters, distress smoke and distress flares) no earlier than January 01, 2026.

10.3.5. Contractor shall provide with 100% provisions and water required per 46 CFR 169.529 that will not expire before January 01, 2026.

11. Period of Performance. Delivery of lifeboat systems shall be no later than July 01, 2024. Contract completion prior to January 31, 2025.

12. Location. The lifeboat systems, tools, and spare parts shall be delivered directly to the installing location at a shipyard, TBD. All design and testing work to be performed at the contractor’s facility, MSC Norfolk, installing location or onboard the USNS COMFORT.

13. Technical Support. Provide technical support to Government furnished contractor for the integration design of the lifeboat systems into the ship’s platform. This support shall be provided via email and phone to assist in the mechanical, structural, and electrical system integration along with technical specifications and calculations required to receive ABS/USCG approval for the integration.

14. POA&M

*NOTE - All deliverables shall be submitted as original paper certificates and PDF of same to the (COR)

15. Contract Type. This is a firm-fixed price contract.

16. COR

16.1. The person named below is the COR:

CELL PHONE: (757) 288-8600

EMAIL: jess.w.arrington.civ@us.navy.mil

16.2. The COR will provide the administration of technical details within the scope of this Contract and will perform inspection and acceptance of all deliverables. The COR is not otherwise authorized to make any representations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the Contracting Officer or the Government. The COR does not have the authority to alter the Contractor’s obligations or change the specifications in the Contract. If, as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to alter Contract obligations, a modification must be issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer.

17. Authorized Changes Only by the Contracting Officer

17.1. Except as specified in Paragraph 17.3 below, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the Contractor’s facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this Contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause of this Order.

17.2. The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this Contract.

17.3. The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this Contract and notwithstanding any terms contained elsewhere in this Contract, said authority remains solely the Contracting Officer’s. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the Contract price to cover any increase incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone numbers of the Contracting Officer is:

471 C Street (Bldg. SP64 / 2nd FL.)

Norfolk, VA 23511

18. Attachments and References

18.1. Attachments:

18.1.1. Attachment 1: Available Lube Oil Products

18.1.2. Attachment 2: Logistics Support Requirements

18.2. References:

18.2.1. Reference 1: Booklet of General Plans for USNS COMFORT MSC Drawing 5981012

18.2.2. Reference 2: TAH 19-17034 LIFEBOATS &DAVITS REPLACMENT ARRANGMENT AND DETAILS MSC Drawing 8614150.

18.2.3. Reference 3: FASSMER Service Group (FSG) Bulletin 04_2020

ATTACHMENT 1 - AVAILABLE LUBE OIL PRODUCTS

DIESEL ENGINE OILS

MARINE TURBINE OILS

MARINE GAS TURBINE OILS

REDUCTION GEAR OILS

DIESEL ENGINE OILS

MARINE TURBINE OILS

MARINE GAS TURBINE OILS

REDUCTION GEAR OILS

TRANSMISSION/GEAR OILS

HYDRAULIC FLUIDS

REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR OILS

HVAC Mineral CFC ISO 68 Shell Clavus 68- (replaced- Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-V68)

AIR COMPRESSOR OILS

GREASES

ATTACHMENT 2 - LOGISTICS SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS

A) Introduction – Upon award, the contractor shall comply with all of the logistic support requirements stated within Attachment 2.

Logistics support requirements are required to establish and maintain life cycle support for equipment procured by the Government. The logistics documentation requirements are an equipment technical manual, technical support data, repair parts support and parts usage data associated with equipment repairs performed by contractors. MSC Code PM1L1 N4 Rep, Ms. Ginger Garbarini is designated as the technical representative for all issues relating to logistics support requirements. Information, documents and data will be delivered to the designated MSC technical office. For questions on these requirements contact the applicable MSC Program Logistics representative or Headquarters Logistics Office.

B) Technical Manual Requirements

Equipment procured under this contract shall be delivered with a supporting technical manual, as a bound, hardcover, copy and on a CD. The equipment technical manual shall be permanently imprinted by mechanical means and the cover shall be durable to withstand frequent handling and exposure to oil and water. The binding will permit adding and removing pages. A total of five (5) hard copies and five (5) electronic copies on CD (per Lifeboat System) of each technical manual shall be supplied (two (2) for the ship and three (3) for the government rep). All manuals shall include the following, as applicable (commensurate with the complexity of the equipment):

Note: Manuals do not have to be provided in the order listed below.

b. Complete explanation of mechanical features using block diagrams or cutaway drawings

100% bill of material. The following requirements apply to the parts list:

a. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part number, OEM

b. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if available, or OEM Description, address and telephone number

C) Technical Support Data (TSD)

The Contractor shall provide complete and accurate data with delivery of the equipment. All data will be submitted in the English language only. The Contractor shall submit a revision whenever engineering changes and/or modifications occur which add to, delete from, or modify previously submitted Technical Support Data (including changes to manufacturer’s part numbers).

When TSD documents are prepared by a contractor other than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), the preparer shall be identified by their company’s name, an address, telephone number and point of contact.

The TSD documentation consists of a bill of materials/list of all repair parts, assemblies and subassemblies, special tools and test equipment required to maintain, repair or overhaul the equipment/components as specified by an illustrated parts breakdown. The documentation shall include as a minimum the following technical data for each individual part, assembly and subassembly for the equipment/components specified.

- OEM’s part number

- OEM’s Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if no CAGE is available, Provide OEM address, description and the telephone number)

- OEM’s drawing that identifies the part (illustrated parts breakdown).

- Characteristic/name plate data/certification data for the end item and all equipment

- Item name

- Reference Symbol Number (for Electronics only)

- Production lead time (if known)

- Unit of issue

- Unit price

- Unit of measure

D) Alternate Submission of Technical Support Data (TSD)

The Contractor may substitute the requirements of TSD documentation with an equipment technical manual as required in the Technical Manual Requirements section above, providing the technical manual contains the minimum data requirements set forth in section Technical Support Data section above. The Contractor is responsible to provide any additional TSD documentation not contained in the technical manual in order to meet the minimum requirements of Technical Support Data section above.

E) Repair Parts Support

The Contractor is required to provide the Government (MSC Code PM1L) a pre-priced recommended list of spare parts with delivery of equipment. The Contractor recommended spares list shall be of sufficient range and depth to provide one year of preventive maintenance and 10 years of corrective maintenance support for equipment. The Government may exercise the option to purchase any or all parts recommended by the contractor. In determining the necessary spares support, the contractor shall consider the equipment’s maintenance requirements (preventive and corrective), component criticality, historic failure rates and lead times.

The Contractor recommended spares list shall include as a minimum: Part number/OEM Part nomenclature/description Part quantity per component Contractor recommended quantity Unit of issue Unit price Total price

F) Repair Parts Usage Data

The contractor shall provide parts usage data associated with all equipment repairs performed. The documentation shall include the following information (by each equipment repaired):

Nomenclature and Model No. of equipment repaired (End item) Part nomenclature Part number Part quantity used Part Manufacturer

This data is not required for repairs to the hull (doors, bulkheads, tanks, etc.) or for materials required for new installations.