RFP_Class_B_1305M222RNMAN00157_051922.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

1305M222RNMAN00157

Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO)

Platform and Infrastructure Acquisition Division

Detail Design and Construction of Class B Vessels

U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

(NOAA)

Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD)

200 Granby Street, Suite 405

Norfolk, VA 23510

May 19, 2022

SECTION A – STANDARD FORM 33

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

(1) Block 17a: Offeror shall include its Unique Entity ID (UID) number.

(2) Block 17b: REMITTANCE ADDRESS. Payment will be made to the Financial Institution listed in the System for Award Management (SAM). To receive award Offeror must be registered in the SAM, which is available at: https://www.sam.gov

(3) Block 19 through 24: See Attachment J.9 Price Schedule.

(4) Block 25: ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA, This information will be included on the resulting contract award document.

(5) For Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001, CLIN 0006- NOAA CLASS B DETAIL DESIGN

AND CONSTRUCTION, VESSEL #1 (CLIN 0001) AND VESSEL #2 (CLIN 0006). The Offeror shall furnish all resources necessary to perform the Detail Design and Construction of one NOAA CLASS B

Vessel at the Offeror’s facilities. The Offeror shall perform the technical, procurement, and other tasks necessary for the Detail Design and Construction of the NOAA CLASS B Vessel. The Offeror shall provide the management effort necessary to ensure the on-schedule completion of the Detail Design and

Construction. The Offeror shall identify and take steps to correct all problems and potential problems arising during contract performance which could impact the on-schedule completion of the NOAA

CLASS B Vessel. A Crewed Survey Launch shall be included with the delivery of each NOAA Class B

Vessel.

(6) For OPTION CLINS 0002, 0007, 0013, 0018 – VENDOR RECOMMENDED SPARES, VESSEL

#’S 1, 2, 3 AND 4. The Offeror shall provide additional repair parts, spares, special tools, and support and test equipment as required by the Government. Orders for this effort shall be executed via bilateral contract modification. No action shall be taken by the Offeror without prior approval of the Contracting

Officer (CO) or formally delegated representative. The stated material handling percentage proposed shall be applied to the proposed materials costs. The material handling percentage stated in the price schedule under CLINS 0002, 0007, 0013 and 0018 includes any applicable handling charges, storage, overhead, or other costs.

(7) For NOT TO EXCEED (NTE) CLINS 0003, 0008, 0014, 0019 - ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT

REQUIREMENTS, VESSEL #’s 1, 2, 3 AND 4.

Offeror shall provide support to complete load out of Vessels (including GFE installs, yard crane support, Equipment support, foundation welding, run cable, etc.), Production, Engineering and Material Handling rates shall be submitted in Attachment J.9 Price Schedule. Support under this CLIN will be negotiated, funded and authorized on an as needed basis. Authorizations shall be memorialized via bilateral contract modification. No action shall be taken by the Offeror without prior approval of the Contracting Officer

(CO) or formally delegated representative.

(8) For OPTION CLINS 0004, 0009, 0015, 0020 - INITIAL OUTFITTING, VESSEL #’S 1, 2, 3 AND 4.

The Offeror shall provide outfitting material as ordered by the Government. A representative initial outfitting list is provided as Attachment J.15 Initial Outfitting List to this solicitation. Attachment J.15

Initial Outfitting List is not intended to be all inclusive and is provided as information only. Orders for this effort shall be executed via bilateral contract modification. No action shall be taken by the Offeror without prior approval of the Contracting Officer. The stated material handling percentage proposed shall be applied to the proposed materials costs. The material handling percentage stated in the price schedule under CLINS 0004, 0009, 0015 and 0020 includes any applicable handling charges, storage, overhead, or other costs.

(9) For OPTION CLINS 0011 - CREWED SURVEY LAUNCHES, VESSEL #’S 1, 2, 3 AND 4.

The Offeror shall furnish up to three (3) additional crewed survey launches for each vessel (up to twelve

(12) in total) as identified in the Statement of Requirements. Pricing for Crewed Survey Launches for each fiscal year shall be submitted in Attachment J.9 Price Schedule. Orders for this effort shall be executed via bilateral contract modification. No action shall be taken by the Offeror without prior approval of the Contracting Officer. The price for this option item will not be included in the total evaluated price.

(10) For NTE CLINS 0005, 0010, 0016, 0021 - SPECIAL STUDIES AND DOCUMENTATION, VESSEL #’S 1, 2, 3 AND 4.

The Offeror shall provide support to determine the potential impact on new requirements (such as equipment, technology updates, regulatory changes, etc.). Production, Engineering and Material

Handling rates shall be submitted in the Price Schedule. Support under this CLIN will be negotiated, funded and authorized on an as needed basis. Authorizations shall be memorialized via bilateral contract modification. No action shall be taken by the Offeror without prior approval of the Contracting Officer

(CO) or formally delegated representative.

(11) For OPTION CLINS 0012 and 0017- NOAA CLASS B DETAIL DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION, VESSEL #3 (CLIN 0012) AND VESSEL #4 (CLIN 0017). The Offeror shall furnish all resources necessary to perform the Detail Design and Construction of one NOAA CLASS B Vessel at the Offeror’s facilities. The Offeror shall perform the technical, procurement, and other tasks necessary for the Detail Design and Construction of the NOAA CLASS B Vessel. The Offeror shall provide the management effort necessary to ensure the on-schedule completion of the Detail Design and

Construction. The Offeror shall identify and take steps to correct all problems and potential problems arising during contract performance which could impact the on-schedule completion of the NOAA

CLASS B Vessel. A Crewed Survey Launch shall be included with the delivery of each NOAA Class B

Vessel ordered. Orders for this effort shall be executed via bilateral contract modification. No action shall be taken by the Offeror without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

This acquisition will be competed on a full and open basis utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulations

(FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR Part 15, Contracting by

Negotiation.

This acquisition is limited to Offerors with shipyards (Place of Performance) domestic to the continental United States.

A firm fixed price (FFP), single award contract is anticipated.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 336611. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

Solicitation Inquiries shall be received no later than 3:00 PM Eastern, JUNE 17, 2022 and must be sent to andrew.hildebrandt@noaa.gov and andrew.northcutt@noaa.gov and include the following subject description: “1305M222RNMAN00157: OMAO Class B Vessels Inquiry (Name of Offeror)”

Proposals shall be submitted to both the Contracting Officer, Andrew Hildebrandt and the Contract

Specialist, Andrew Northcutt, via email at andrew.hildebrandt@noaa.gov and andrew.northcutt@noaa.gov no later than 3:00 PM Eastern, AUGUST 16, 2022.

Pricing shall be submitted using Attachment J.9 Price Schedule.

mailto:andrew.hildebrandt@noaa.gov mailto:andrew.northcutt@noaa.gov mailto:andrew.hildebrandt@noaa.gov mailto:andrew.northcutt@noaa.gov

Confidentiality Requirements and Considerations

Upon the basis of findings and determination pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 419 and as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.203 Policy and 37.204 Guidelines for determining availability of personnel, contractor personnel shall be utilized to assist in the evaluation of proposals submitted in response to the Solicitation No. 1305M222RNMAN00157.

All contractor employees, in accordance with FAR 9.505-4, supporting the Detail Design and

Construction of Class B Vessels acquisition will be required to individually sign Conflict of Interest and

Non-disclosure statements prior to any analyses or evaluation support. As a result, a Determinations and

Findings memorandum has been approved and the solicitation will state that the Government will use non-Government personnel to conduct proposal evaluations.

The Contracting Officer will review all Non-Disclosure Agreements and Conflict of Interest Certificates for possible conflicts of interest. If an actual or potential conflict of interest is found to exist, the CO, after consulting with legal counsel, will determine if recusal from participation in the selection process is necessary.

Contract Employees currently work for the following company:

ECS Federal, LLC (ECS)

2750 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 600

Fairfax, VA 22031

ManTech International Corporation (ManTech)

2251 Corporate Park Drive

Herndon, VA 20171

END OF SECTION B

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C1. The Offeror shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified) to perform the Specifications referenced as attachments in Section J, List of

Attachments.

PART 1 – GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK

PART 2 – CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) DESCRIPTIONS

PART 3 – STATEMENT OF WORK, DETAIL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

PART 1 – GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK

This Statement of Work defines the effort required for the design, construction, testing, configuration and program management for the acquisition of up to four (4) NOAA Class B ships. A single-phased procurement approach will be utilized.

PART 2 – CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) DESCRIPTIONS

CLIN 0001 (VESSEL #1), CLIN 0006 (VESSEL #2)- NOAA CLASS B DETAIL DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION, VESSEL #1 (CLIN 0001) AND #2 (CLIN 0006)

The Offeror shall furnish all resources necessary to perform the Detail Design and Construction of one (1)

NOAA CLASS B Vessels at the Offeror’s facilities.

The Offeror shall perform the technical, procurement, and other tasks necessary for the Detail Design and

Construction of the NOAA CLASS B Vessel. The Offeror shall provide the management effort necessary to ensure the on-schedule completion of the Detail Design and Construction. The Offeror shall identify and take steps to correct all problems and potential problems arising during contract performance which could impact the on-schedule completion of the NOAA CLASS B Vessel.

Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

1. The Schedule (excluding the specifications)

2. Representations and other instructions

3. Contract clauses

4. Other documents, exhibits, and attachments in the following order of precedence:

a. Attachment J.1 Statement of Requirements

b. All other documents, exhibits, and attachments

Data shall be prepared and provided to the Government in accordance with the Contract and as instructed in Attachment J.2 Contract Data Requirements List (DRL).

CLIN 0002 (OPTION), CLIN 0007 (OPTION), CLIN 0013 (OPTION), AND CLIN 0018 (OPTION)

- VENDOR RECOMMENDED SPARES

The Offeror shall provide Vendor Recommended Spares in accordance with the Contract.

CLIN 0003 (NTE), CLIN 0008 (NTE), CLIN 0014 (NTE), AND CLIN 0019 (NTE) - ADDITIONAL

GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS (AGR)

The Offeror shall provide up to $300,000.00 (Not to Exceed) in man-hours of production support labor and materials per CLIN to perform AGR in support of NOAA Class B. These services are defined as any work authorized by the Contracting Officer that is required to support NOAA Class B within the scope of this Contract without causing delay or disruption to the work performed under this contract, any other

Government contract, or any other work in process for the Government. These requirements are over and above those specified in the Contract. AGRs do not include performance of work for the correction of

Contractor responsible defects. Adjustments in Contract price by reason of AGR shall not include any amount for cost of delay or disruption of work performed under this contract, any other Government contract or any other work in process for the Government. Additionally, the delivery schedule and post-delivery availability under this contract or any other Government contract shall not be extended by reason of, or as a result of, these AGRs. Support under this CLIN will be negotiated, funded and authorized on an as needed basis. Authorizations shall be memorialized via bilateral contract modification. No action shall be taken by the Contractor without prior approval of the Contracting Officer (CO) or formally delegated representative.

In the table below, enter the applicable hourly labor rate for each Government fiscal year, which will apply to any work ordered under this item.

Additional Government

Requirements (Labor and Material)

Government Fiscal

Year

Fully Burdened

Production

Rate (Per Hour)

Material

Handling/Markup

Rate (Percentage)

FY 2023 TBD TBD

FY 2024 TBD TBD

FY 2025 TBD TBD

FY 2026 TBD TBD

FY 2027 TBD TBD

FY 2028 TBD TBD

FY 2029 TBD TBD

FY 2030 TBD TBD

FY 2031 TBD TBD

CLIN 0004 (OPTION), CLIN 0009 (OPTION), CLIN 0015 (OPTION), AND CLIN 0020 (OPTION)

– INITIAL OUTFITTING

The Offeror shall provide the Outfitting Material as identified by the Government. The Offeror shall accomplish the receipt, inspection, identification, segregation, marking, packaging, and storage in accordance with the Contract.

CLIN 0011 (OPTION) – CREWED SURVEY LAUNCHES REQUIREMENTS. UP TO TWELVE

(12) BOATS (UP TO THREE (3) PER VESSEL).

The Offeror shall furnish up to three (3) integrated small boats/HSL for each vessel as identified in the

Attachment J.1 Statement of Requirements.

CLIN 0005 (NTE), CLIN 0010 (NTE), CLIN 0016 (NTE), AND CLIN 0021 (NTE) - SPECIAL

STUDIES AND DOCUMENTATION

The Offeror shall provide up to $210,000.00 (Not to Exceed) in man-hours of engineering labor and of material per CLINs 0005 and 0010 and provide up to $1,000,000.00 (Not to Exceed) in man-hours of engineering labor and of material per CLINs 0016 and 0021 to perform Special Studies and

Documentation in support of NOAA Class B. Special Studies and Documentation are defined as any work authorized by the Contracting Officer that is required to support NOAA Class B. Support under this

CLIN will be negotiated, funded and authorized on an as needed basis. Authorizations shall be memorialized via bilateral contract modification. No action shall be taken by the Offeror without prior approval of the Contracting Officer (CO) or formally delegated representative. In the table below, enter the applicable hourly labor rate for each Government fiscal year, which will apply to any work ordered under this item.

Special Studies and

Documentation (Labor and Material)

Government Fiscal

Year

Fully Loaded

Engineering

Rate (Per Hour)

Material

Handling/Markup

Rate (Percentage)

FY 2023 TBD TBD

FY 2024 TBD TBD

FY 2025 TBD TBD

FY 2026 TBD TBD

FY 2027 TBD TBD

FY 2028 TBD TBD

FY 2029 TBD TBD

FY 2030 TBD TBD

FY 2031 TBD TBD

CLINs 0012 (VESSEL #3 - OPTION) AND 00017 (VESSEL #4 - OPTION) – NOAA CLASS B

DETAIL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, VESSEL #3 and #4

The Offeror shall furnish all resources necessary to perform the Detail Design and Construction of one (1)

NOAA CLASS B Vessel at the Offeror’s facilities.

The Offeror shall perform the technical, procurement, and other tasks necessary for the Detail Design and

Construction of the NOAA CLASS B Vessel. The Offeror shall provide the management effort necessary to ensure the on-schedule completion of the Detail Design and Construction. The Offerors shall identify and take steps to correct all problems and potential problems arising during contract performance which could impact the on-schedule completion of the NOAA CLASS B Vessel.

PART 3 – STATEMENT OF WORK, DETAIL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

CLIN 0001 to CLIN 0021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

C-3.1.042a. CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, AND REVIEWS

C-3.1.042b. INTEGRATED MASTER SCHEDULES

C-3.1.042d. PURCHASE ORDERS

C-3.1.042e. CRITICAL EQUIPMENT LIST

C-3.1.042f. EQUIVALENT EQUIPMENT

C-3.1.042g. DOCKING FACILITIES AND SHIPBUILDING WAYS CERTIFICATION

C-3.1.042h. CEREMONIES

C-3.1.042i. LAUNCHING AND DOCKING INFORMATION

C-3.1.042j. MISSION INSTALLATION FACILITIES

C-3.1.042k. SHIP DAMAGE

C-3.1.042l. REQUIREMENTS VERIFICATION

C-3.1.042m. PRODUCTION READINESS REVIEW

C-3.1.042n. WARRANTY

C-3.1.042o. PROGRAM PROTECTION

C-3.1.045a. CARE OF THE SHIP

C-3.1.045b. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY OF THE SHIP

C-3.1.045c. ON-SITE GOVERNMENT FACILITIES

C-3.1.045d. POST DELIVERY AVAILABILITY

C-3.1.045e. FIRE AND FLOODING PREVENTION

C-3.1.045f. CONTRACTOR USE OF EQUIPMENT

C-3.1.045g. CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

C-3.1.045h. CONTRACT PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION REPORTS

C-3.1.045i. PROTECTION OF THE SHIP DURING ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL

CONDITIONS

C-3.1.045j. SECURITY

C-3.1.070a. HULL FORM, APPENDAGES, AND HYDRODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE

C-3.1.070b. STANDARDIZATION AND SUPPORTABILITY

C-3.1.070c. REGULATORY BODIES, STANDARDS, CERTIFICATIONS

C-3.1.070d. 3-D PRODUCTION MODEL

C-3.1.070e. PRODUCTION INFORMATION

C-3.1.073 NOISE CONTROL

C-3.1.079 STABILITY

C-3.1.080 INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT

C-3.1.081 MAINTENANCE

C-3.1.083a. SUPPORT

C-3.1.083b. SHORE BASED AND ONBOARD SPARE AND REPAIR PARTS

C-3.1.083c. OUTFITTING

C-3.1.085 DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTATION

C-3.1.086 TECHNICAL MANUALS

C-3.1.088 CREW FAMILIARIZATION

C-3.1.092a. SHIP TEST REQUIREMENTS

C-3.1.092b. SHIP ACCEPTANCE TEST PROGRAM

C-3.1.094a. TRIALS

C-3.1.094b. VENDOR SEA TRIALS

C-3.1.094c. BUILDER’S TRIALS (BT)

C-3.1.094c.1. AIRBORNE NOISE SURVEY

C-3.1.094c.2. STRUCTURE-BORNE NOISE SURVEY

C-3.1.094c.3. VIBRATION SURVEY

C-3.1.094d. DYNAMIC POSITIONING SEA TRIALS (DPST)

C-3.1.094e. ACOUSTIC TRIALS

C-3.1.094e.1. UNDERWAY SONAR SELF-NOISE SURVEY

C-3.1.094e.2. UNDERWATER RADIATED NOISE SURVEY

C-3.1.094f. MISSION TRIALS

C-3.1.094g. ACCEPTANCE TRIALS (AT)

C-3.1.094g. OPERATIONAL READINESS TRIALS (ORT)

C-3.1.094h. TRIAL READINESS REVIEWS

C-3.1.095a. SHIP SYSTEM TEST SURVEYS

C-3.1.095b. EMC COMPLIANCE

C-3.1.095c. NOISE, VIBRATION, AND RESILIENT MOUNTING TESTING

C-3.1.095d. NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATION, AND MISSION SYSTEMS

ELECTRONICS TESTING

C-3.1.095e. HULL FITTINGS TESTING

C-3.1.095f. EQUIPMENT REMOVAL TEST

C-3.1.095g. FAILURE MODE AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS (FMEA)

C-3.1.095h. PERIODIC SAFETY TEST PROCEDURE (PSTP)

C-3.1.095i. EQUIPMENT REMOVAL DEMONSTRATION

C-3.1.096 WEIGHTS

C-3.1.098a. MODEL TESTING

C-3.1.098b. MODELS AND MOCKUPS

C-3.1.100 QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT)

PERSONNEL FOR COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

C-3.1.184 NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND SES ALIGNMENT

C-3.1.200 PROPULSION

C-3.1.202 PROPULSION SINGLE SYSTEMS VENDOR (SSV) FOR SHIP PROPULSION

SYSTEM

C-3.1.402 CYBERSECURITY

C-3.1.426 SCIENTIFIC ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (SES) SINGLE SYSTEMS VENDOR

C-3.1.438 INTEGRATED BRIDGE SYSTEM

C-3.1.504 TANK LEVEL INDICATORS

C-3.1.505 PIPING

C-3.1.573 DECK HANDLING SYSTEMS

C-3.1.581 EMERGENCY TOWING FITTINGS

C-3.1.583 CREWED SURVEY LAUNCHES

C-3.1.600 COLOR SCHEME

C-3.1.604 KEY TAG INDEX

C-3.1.633 CATHODIC PROTECTION

C-3.1.042a. CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, AND REVIEWS

The Contractor shall conduct a Post Award Conference (PAC), Logistics Guidance Conference (LGC), Data Requirements List (DRL) Review Meeting, Production Readiness Review (PRR), Design Reviews

(DR), Single System Vendors (SSVs) Design and Progress Reviews, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)

Management Team (ILSMT) Meetings, Shipbuilding Production Progress Conferences (SPPC), and

Trials Readiness Reviews (TRR).

The Contractor shall conduct a PAC within thirty (30) days of contract award. The Contractor shall hold the Conference at the Contractor’s facility. The purpose of the conference is to (1) review the contract requirements and documents, (2) review the technical and schedule requirements including the schedule of Design Reviews, SSV Design and Progress Reviews, ILSMTs, Working Group meetings, PRR, and

SPPCs, and (3) discuss the roles and working relationships between the Contractor, Government, and regulatory bodies. Representatives from each firm on the Contractor’s team shall attend the applicable meetings. The Contractor shall prepare Post Award Conference Agenda, Presentation, and Minutes (DI-

001).

A LGC will be convened at the Contractor’s facility approximately ninety (90) days after Contract

Award. The purpose of this conference is to review and discuss with the Contractor the ILSMP, the logistics data requirements, logistics schedules, and the Contractor’s overall logistics approach. During the LGC the Contractor shall present an ILS program briefing to the Government detailing how ILS requirements will be accomplished. The Contractor shall prepare Logistics Guidance Conference

Agenda, Presentation, and Minutes (DI-002).

The Contractor shall conduct a DRL Review meeting approximately sixty (60) days after Contract

Award. The meeting shall be convened at the Contractor’s facilities. DRL data descriptions and

Contractor recommended revisions will be reviewed to ensure deliverable data content is adequately specified and modified as appropriate and without an increase in contract price or delay in the delivery schedule. The Government will prepare replacement DRL change pages. The Contractor shall prepare the Data Requirements List Review Agenda and Minutes (DI-003).

The Contractor shall conduct DRs at the Contractor’s facility. The first and second DRs shall be held three months and six months, respectively, after Contract Award. Subsequent DRs shall be held once every two (2) months and continuing through six (6) months after Start of Construction (SOC) of the first ship, at which time, DRs shall be held concurrently with the SPPCs through the delivery of the last ship.

The Contractor’s Design Agent (if used), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Engineering representative, and SSV representatives shall attend all DRs. The Contractor shall prepare Design Review

Agendas, Presentations, and Minutes (DI-004).

The Contractor shall conduct Propulsion SSV Design and Progress Reviews at the Contractor’s facility, the SSV’s facility, or their vendors’ facilities once every three (3) months and continuing through six (6) months after SOC of the first ship, until at which time, the Design and Progress Reviews shall be held concurrently with the SPPCs through the delivery of the last ship and continuing through the delivery of the last ship.

The Contractor shall conduct SES SSV Design and Progress Reviews at the Contractor’s facility, the

SSV’s facility, or their vendors’ facilities the SES SSV’s facility every three (3) months and continuing through six (6) months after SOC of the first ship, until at which time, the Design and Progress Reviews shall be held concurrently with the SPPCs through the delivery of the last ship.

The Contractor shall conduct Crewed Survey Launch (CSL) SSV Design and Progress Reviews at the

Contractor’s facility, the SSV’s facility, or their vendors’ facilities once every three (3) months and continuing through six (6) months after SOC of the first ship, until at which time, the Design and Progress

Reviews shall be held concurrently with the SPPCs through the delivery of the last ship.

The Contractor shall conduct Deck Handling System SSV Design and Progress Reviews at the

Contractor’s facility, the SSV’s facility, or their vendors’ facilities once every three (3) months and continuing through six (6) months after SOC of the first ship, until at which time, the Design and Progress

Reviews shall be held concurrently with the SPPCs through the delivery of the last ship.

The Contractor’s Design Agent (if used) and an ABS Engineering representative shall attend all SSV

Design and Progress Reviews. The Contractor shall prepare Single System Vendors Design and Progress

Reviews Agendas, Presentations, and Minutes (DI-005). The SSVs shall provide the Contractor with agendas, presentation materials, and minutes.

The Contractor shall conduct ILSMT reviews at the Contractor’s facility once every four (4) months after award and continuing through delivery of the last ship. The Contractor shall prepare Integrated Logistics

Support Management Team Reviews Agendas, Presentations, and Minutes (DI-006).

The Contractor shall conduct SPPCs at the Contractor’s facility once every four (4) months after award and continuing through the delivery of the last ship. The Contractor’s Design Agent (if used), an

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Engineering representative, and SSVs’ representatives shall attend all SPPCs. The Contractor shall prepare Shipbuilding Production Progress Conferences Agendas, Presentations, and Minutes (DI-007).

Deck Handling Equipment Working Group meetings shall be conducted through the delivery of the lead vessel. The Working Group meetings shall convene no more than three (3) working days prior to the scheduled DRs.

Pilot House Working Group meetings shall be conducted no more than three (3) working days prior to the scheduled DRs.

Model and Mockup Reviews shall be conducted for the Deck Handling Equipment, Pilot House, and

Anchor Handling System prior to the Production Readiness Review.

Regularly scheduled Program Status Meetings shall be convened with the Contractor and the Government at the Contractor’s facility or by teleconferencing through delivery of the last ship. These meetings shall be scheduled bi-weekly. The Program Status Meetings shall address ongoing contractual, engineering, mission electronics, logistics, production, and test and trials topics. The first Program Status Meeting shall be held 30 days after Contract award.

The Contractor shall prepare General Meeting Agendas, Presentations, and Minutes (DI-008) for

Working Group meetings, Model and Mockup Reviews, Program Status Meetings, and general meetings.

Bi-weekly Warranty Status Meetings shall be convened with the Contractor and the Government after delivery and through the Warranty Period of the last ship. The Contractor shall provide an agenda two (2) days prior to each meeting via email.

C-3.1.042b. INTEGRATED MASTER SCHEDULES

The Contractor shall prepare and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (DI-009).

The event based Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) shall define the critical path and provide a total integrated overview, depicting all activities and schedule milestones required for the performance of the

Contract. Activities shall demonstrate a logical flow of events and be linked where applicable to show relationships with starts and completions. Events shall have minimum-maximum durations with supporting rationale for those tasks identified as moderate or high risk. Major subcontractor efforts shall be integrated into the schedule including all SSVs. The Contractor shall maintain consistent dates and terminology amongst schedules. The Contractor shall prepare the following detailed schedules and shall be provided as extractions from the IMS:

1. Schedule of Major Milestones and Key Events (DI-009-01)

2. Detail Design Effort Schedule (DI-009-02)

3. Drawing and Documentation Schedule (DI-009-03)

4. Erection Sequence/Master Erection/Engineering/Way Schedule (DI-009-04)

5. Material Ordering Schedule (DI-009-05)

6. Production Schedule (DI-009-06)

7. Installation and Acceptance Test Schedule (DI-009-07)

8. Vendor Recommended Spares Listing Submission Schedule and Technical Manual Submission

Schedule (DI-009-08)

9. Purchase Order Index (DI-009-09)

C-3.1.042d. PURCHASE ORDERS

Purchase Orders (DI-010) shall include all attachments and revisions and shall contain complete information including all material, services and equipment required for the design, construction, verification, inspection, testing, and support of the ship and its use.

C-3.1.042e. CRITICAL EQUIPMENT LIST

The Contractor provided equipment identified on Critical Equipment List will be subject to configuration management. Any proposed changes to the Critical Equipment List shall be made via the Engineering

Change Proposal (ECP) process.

Manufacturers of the critical equipment identified on Critical Equipment List shall be capable of offering the following support capabilities:

1. Support for equipment supplied under this solicitation, including maintaining a spare parts and technical support capability for all component equipment for a period of at least seven years after

Ship Delivery.

2. Field support personnel for each system. Personnel shall be completely knowledgeable of operational and design characteristics, troubleshooting procedures, and be capable of addressing equipment start-up and unique and unusual problems.

3. Depot repair and maintenance services support.

4. Software maintenance services that include the latest version software updates, telephone support consultation, problem reports, and incorporation of software corrections into new software versions based on these reports.

The Contractor shall prepare, update, and maintain the Master Equipment List Characteristics (DI-011).

C-3.1.042f. EQUIVALENT EQUIPMENT

The Contractor may propose an alternative to equipment identified in the Functional Design Products for

PRR by manufacturer's make and model number by preparing an Equivalent Equipment Substitution

Request (DI-012) in writing to the Government for approval. Such requests shall be made sixty (60) days in advance of the Contractor’s anticipated order of the equipment to allow the Government time to determine equivalency. Any equipment not approved within forty-five (45) days will be considered disapproved by the Government.

C-3.1.042g. DOCKING FACILITIES AND SHIPBUILDING WAYS CERTIFICATION

The Contractor shall prepare a Docking Facilities and Shipbuilding Ways Certification (DI-013) for each drydocking, launching, building ways and transfer facility. This requirement shall also apply to subcontracted facilities.

1. The Contractor shall use one of the following certification methods and shall submit certification documentation in accordance with either:

a. The standards and criteria of an International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) member in good standing (examples include, but are not limited to, the ABS, Lloyds Registry of Shipping, Det Norske Veritas) in effect on the date of Contract Award or;

b. The current version of MIL-STD-1625(SH), Safety Certification for Drydock Facilities and

Building Ways for U.S. Navy Ships, in effect on the date of Contract Award.

2. The Contractor may propose an alternate drydocking/launching method only for those situations not covered by an existing certifying authority, referenced in (a) and (b) above. The documentation to support this proposal shall be as close as practicable to that required by the existing certification criteria and shall identify any potential impact/modification to the ship's structure. Additionally, the Contractor shall submit certification from an independent naval architectural firm, acceptable to the Contracting Officer, which shall certify that the method being proposed, including equipment and procedures, complies with sound naval architectural principles.

3. All facilities shall be Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) compliant production facilities and meet OSHA regulations.

C-3.1.042h. CEREMONIES

In accordance with FAR 31.205-1(e)(5), the contractor shall host a keel laying ceremony, christening, and launching ceremony for each vessel. A ceremonial plate with welded sponsor identification shall be provided and affixed to the ship.

C-3.1.042i. LAUNCHING AND DOCKING INFORMATION

The Contractor shall prepare Launching and Docking Information (DI-014) describing the launching and docking facilities and procedures, and containing supporting calculations. The Contractor shall convene a

Drydocking Meeting and inspection of the facility, with the Government, prior to any drydocking or transfer of the vessel.

C-3.1.042j. MISSION INSTALLATION FACILITIES

The Contractor shall install SES equipment in a facility that is not waterborne when the ship is in the docked position. Prior to the installation of SES equipment, the Contractor shall perform a survey after the ship has settled on the keel blocks for a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours. The Contractor shall survey the keel centerline profile of the ship and points marked at strategic locations along the entire keel line. These points shall not deviate more than +/- one quarter inch from their original positions prior to launch/undocking. The Contractor shall prepare a SES Pre-installation Survey Report (DI-015). The

Contractor shall allow for at least a twenty-four (24) hour window or as recommended by the paint manufacturer, whichever is greater, prior to undocking to ensure curing time for the paint on the underwater portions of the ship. After SES installation, the ship shall only be launched from a drydock, graving dock or Syncrolift. All facilities shall be OSHA compliant production facilities and meet OSHA regulations.

C-3.1.042k. SHIP DAMAGE

In the event the ship is potentially damaged (including from launching, docking/undocking, collision, allision, mooring, or grounding), the Government shall be immediately notified in writing. The

Contractor shall perform an assessment of the extent of possible damage. If requested by the

Government, the ship shall be drydocked and examined at no expense to the Government. The Contractor shall prepare a Ship Damage Report (DI-016) for each incident.

C-3.1.042l. REQUIREMENTS VERIFICATION

The Contractor shall prepare a Requirements Verification Matrix (DI-017) to document how the requirements of Attachment J.1 Statement of Requirements and Attachment J.4 Scientific Mission

Systems Specification are to be verified during the DD&C effort and in the completed ship.

C-3.1.042m. PRODUCTION READINESS REVIEW

The Contractor shall successfully complete a Production Readiness Review (PRR) prior to the authorization by the Contracting Officer for the Start of Construction (SOC). SOC is defined as the commencement of steel-cutting for the ship. The purpose of the PRR is to demonstrate to the

Government that proper management, engineering, and production requirements are adequately defined and implemented, and that design maturity supports initiation of the construction phase. The Contractor shall notify the Government of the PRR date forty-five (45) days prior to PRR. The PRR shall be held at least fifteen (15) days prior to SOC. The PRR may coincide with a DR.

The PRR shall demonstrate the design is sufficiently mature to start construction, the flow of Production

Information will support production, and the status of material ordering, and delivery will support the proposed build schedule. Any potential risk areas shall be identified, and mitigation plans discussed. The

Government should be satisfied that all requirements specified in the Contract, Attachment J.1 Statement of Requirements, Attachment J.4 Scientific Mission Systems Specification, and references thereof have been incorporated into the design.

Within seven (7) days from the PRR, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor whether or not

SOC is authorized.

The Contractor shall prepare Production Readiness Review Agenda, Presentation, and Minutes (DI-018).

The following PRR requirements represent the minimal exit criteria, and forms the basis for the

Government’s determination for “Start of Construction” authorization:

1. Regulatory Body Requirements: In accordance with the ABS rules for vessels built under survey, the Contractor shall present the status for submission of drawings and plans showing the arrangements, scantlings, details of principal parts of the hull structure and welding details prior to commencement of construction. The status of the Plans and all ABS comments shall be addressed by an ABS representative.

2. Status Contract Requirements:

a. The following items shall be submitted in accordance with the Contract and shall be presented by the Contractor at the PRR:

i. DI-009: Integrated Master Schedule

ii. DI-012: Equivalent Equipment Substitution Request

iii. DI-017: Requirements Verification Matrix

iv. DI-019: Program Protection Plan

v. DI-022: Fire and Flooding Protection Plan

vi. DI-031: Regulatory Body Communications and Correspondence with Enclosures

vii. DI-038: Integrated Logistics Support Management Plan

viii. DI-050-01: Ship Acceptance Test Program Plan

ix. DI-062-01: Propulsion SSV System Engineering Integration Plan

x. DI-062-02: Propulsion SSV System Design/Production/Installation/Testing Schedule

xi. DI-062-04: Propulsion SSV Regulatory Body Correspondence with Enclosures

xii. DI-064-01: SES SSV System Engineering Integration Plan

xiii. DI-064-02: SES SSV System Design/Production/Installation/Testing Schedule

xiv. DI-066-20: CSL SSV System Engineering Integration Plan

xv. DI-067: Configuration Management Plan

xvi. DI-068: Engineering Change Proposals

xvii. DI-071: Adverse Environmental Conditions Plan

xviii. DI-072: Shipyard Protection Plan

b. The following additional contractual requirements shall be demonstrated to support PRR:

i. Model Test Reports

ii. Models and Mockups

iii. Inspection System

iv. Facility Certifications

v. Propulsion SSV certification of propulsion system and approval of technical procurement documentation for diesel generator sets (if applicable)

3. Functional Design Completion: The ship’s functional design shall be 100% complete. The

Functional Design Products that comprise the functional design are listed below. These products and documents that comprise the functional design shall have a documented resolution to all comments related to contract compliance concerns.

Functional Design Products

DRL TITLE

DI-011 MASTER EQUIPMENT LIST CHARACTERISTICS

DI-024 SPEED AND POWER REPORT

DI-025 SEAKEEPING PERFORMANCE REPORT

DI-026 MANEUVERING PERFORMANCE REPORT

DI-027 DYNAMIC POSITIONING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REPORT

DI-034 3-D PRODUCTION MODEL DATA

DI-036-02 AIRBORNE NOISE REPORT

DI-036-03 SONAR SELF-NOISE REPORT

DI-036-04 UNDERWATER RADIATED NOISE REPORT

DI-036-05 VIBRATION REPORT

DI-037-01 INTACT AND DAMAGE STABILITY REPORT

DI-044-01 DOCKING PLAN

DI-044-02 BOOKLET OF TANK CAPACITY AND SOUNDING TABLES

DI-044-04 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

DI-044-05 MACHINERY ARRANGEMENTS

DI-044-06 TOPSIDE ARRANGEMENT DRAWING AND REPORT

DI-044-07 EQUIPMENT REMOVAL DRAWING

DI-044-08 COMPARTMENT LAYOUT DRAWINGS

DI-044-09 AREA/VOLUME REPORT

DI-044-10 MIDSHIP SECTION DRAWING

DI-044-11 SHELL EXPANSION DRAWING

DI-044-12 TYPICAL SECTIONS DRAWING

DI-044-14 DECK AND PLATFORM DRAWING

DI-044-14-

STRUCTURAL FOUNDATIONS REPORT

DI-044-14-

FOUNDATIONS DRAWING

DI-044-15 SUPERSTRUCTURE DRAWING

DI-044-16 PROPELLER DRAWING

DI-044-18 PROPULSION ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

DI-044-19 ELECTRIC POWER LOAD ANALYSIS

DI-044-20 ELECTRICAL POWER ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

DI-044-21 VOLTAGE DROP CALCULATIONS

DI-044-22 BLOCK WIRING DIAGRAMS

DI-044-24 LIGHTING SYSTEM ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

DI-044-26 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

BLOCK WIRING DIAGRAM

DI-044-29 SCIENCE WIREWAYS DIAGRAMS

DI-044-30 EXHAUST SYSTEM DIAGRAM

DI-044-31 HVAC DIAGRAMMATIC PLAN AND EQUIPMENT LIST

DI-044-32 HVAC CALCULATIONS

DI-044-35 APPENDAGE AND CONTROL SURFACE DRAWING

DI-044-36 ANCHORING AND MOORING DRAWING

DI-044-37 HANDLING SYSTEM AND SCIENTIFIC SYSTEMS

DEPLOYMENT DRAWING

DI-044-41 IMPRESSED CURRENT CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM

BLOCK WIRING DIAGRAM

DI-044-46 HULL LINES DRAWING

DI-044-47 TOWING ARRANGEMENT PLAN

DI-044-48 COLOR COORDINATION MANUAL

DI-044-49 FIREMAIN SYSTEM

DI-044-50 MAIN SEAWATER COOLING SYSTEM

DI-044-51 UNCONTAMINATED SCIENTIFIC SEAWATER SYSTEM

DI-044-52 BALLAST SYSTEM (INCLUDING BALLAST WATER

TREATMENT)

DI-044-53 BILGE SYSTEM

DI-044-54 BLACK AND GREY WATER SYSTEM

DI-044-55 MARINE GROWTH PREVENTION SYSTEM

DI-044-56 VENTS, SOUNDING TUBES AND OVERFLOW

DI-044-57 DECK DRAINAGE SYSTEM

DI-044-58 POTABLE WATER SYSTEM

DI-044-59 FUEL OIL FILL, STORAGE, PURIFICATION, TRANSFER AND

SERVICE SYSTEM

DI-044-60 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

DI-044-61 FUEL TANK PROTECTION

DI-044-62 SOLID WASTE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

DI-044-63 FOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

DI-044-64 LUBE OIL, SYSTEM (FILL, STORAGE AND TRANSFER)

DI-044-65 STEERING SYSTEM

DI-044-66 CHILLED WATER AND DEIONIZED WATER SYSTEM

DI-044-67 REFRIGERATION PIPING SYSTEM (CHILL/FREEZE

STOREROOM AND SCIENTIFIC REFRIGERATION)

DI-044-68 ROLL STABILIZATION SYSTEM

DI-044-69 CENTRALIZED FRESHWATER COOLING SYSTEM

DI-044-70 COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM

DI-044-71 DIVE AIR SYSTEM

DI-044-72 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

DI-044-73 WASTE OIL & OIL BILGE SYSTEM

DI-044-74 STORES EMBARKMENT DRAWING

DI-044-76 SMALL CRAFT STOWAGE ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

DI-044-77 STACK GAS FLOW ANALYSIS

DI-057-03 QUARTERLY WEIGHT REPORT

DI-059 MODEL TEST REPORT

DI-061 ENDURANCE FUEL CALCULATIONS

DI-062-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAULT CURRENT ANALYSIS

DI-064-03 SES SSV ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

DI-064-04 SES SEACHEST INTEGRATION WITH HULL STRUCTURE

DI-064-08 SES SYSTEMS WIRING DIAGRAM

4. Transition Design Maturity: The Contractor shall demonstrate that the transition design is at least

70% complete. The transition design is represented by the 3-D Production Model Data (DI-034) and the detailed build strategy, erection sequencing plan, and outfitting production planning. The percentage completion shall be determined by achieving module closeout concurrence from the following criteria:

Module Closeout Evaluation Criteria:

50% Complete: The 50% completion assessment includes the presence of Main Structure, Main Machinery Arrangement, and Priority routing space reservations for Distributive

Systems.

70% Complete: The 70% completion assessment includes the presence of Main Structure, Main Machinery Arrangement, and Distributive Systems.

100% Review: Design Zone completely outfitted and there are no outstanding design issues identified.

Module Closeout Evaluation Breakdown:

Hull Structure: 40% o Hull/Bulkhead/Supporting Structure

Foundations: 10% o Integrated to ship structure/ Minor foundations (space & weight)

Machinery/Equipment/Outfitting Items: 30% o Equipment Placement and associative connections o Auxiliary System Piping o HVAC Ducting o Equipment Removal/Emergency Escape Routes

Miscellaneous: 20% o Gratings/Walkways o Electrical Wire Ways o Alignment/Interference Checks

5. Requests for Deviations/Waivers (DI-069): There shall be no open RFD/Ws at PRR.

6. Contract Problem Identification Reports (CPIR) (DI-070): Any CPIRs shall have a documented resolution at PRR.

7. Construction Facilities: The Contractor shall provide evidence of facilities readiness.

8. Production Manning: The Contractor shall provide evidence that manning resources are available to support planned production.

9. Production Information (PI): The Contractor shall have enough PI, or production work packages, at SOC to sustain a minimum of three (3) months of consecutive production zone starts, including at least one complex design zone (e.g., machinery space). The PI will be verified by the

Government prior to PRR via Production Information Packages (DI-035).

10. Major subcontractor efforts: The status of major subcontractors’ effort and performance shall be identified. Subcontractor critical path impacts shall be identified. Schedule adherence, engineering progress, documentation, and deliverables, and in yard support shall be highlighted.

Alternate planning efforts shall be discussed for those areas showing potential schedule slippage based on the original purchase order requirements.

11. Single System Vendors’ (SSVs’) effort: The status of the SSVs’ effort and performance shall be identified. The SSVs’ planned events and schedules shall be reviewed to confirm integration and adherence to the Contractor’s DD&C efforts including regulatory body submittal and approval status, SSV Data Item submittals, procurement/construction, Factory Acceptance Testing, equipment delivery dates and equipment landing dates based on identified contractor need dates.

Integration of the SSV sensors, equipment, and systems into the ship without performance degradation.

C-3.1.042n. WARRANTY

The Contractor shall correct defects in accordance with the Warranty Terms.

The initial warranty period for all items covered under this contract is twelve months following preliminary acceptance. If there are any failures and/or items that are otherwise covered by and during the initial warranty period, the warranty for those items will be extended for another twelve months from the time of accepted repair/replacement.

The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided that such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the standard commercial warranty with the item. The standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon the final acceptance of the applicable material or software.

Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government’s rights under the

“Inspection” clause, nor does it limit the Government’s rights with regard to other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty.

C-3.1.042o. PROGRAM PROTECTION

The Contractor shall execute Program Protection measures to identify and mitigate supply chain risks to the vessel, to prevent counterfeit parts insertion, and to prevent mission loss by supplier delivered

Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The Government designates such supplier delivered

ICT for Program Protection consideration as Critical Components (CCs).

A CC is defined as a component, whether custom, commercial, or otherwise developed, which delivers or protects mission critical functionality of a system or which, because of the system’s design, may introduce vulnerability to the mission critical functions of an applicable system. It is a system element that if compromised or failed, could cause mission failure or compromise security.

The Government has designated the following as CCs:

1. Propulsion Motors including exciters, converters, transformers, and controls

2. Steering Control System, local and remote

3. Dynamic Positioning System

4. Thruster Motors including exciters, converters, transformers, and controls

5. Main/Auxiliary Diesel Generators including governors and controls

6. Main/Ship Service/Emergency Switchboards including motor operated circuit breakers, transformers, and voltage/frequency/paralleling controls

7. Main Crane including hydraulic power unit and controls

8. Winch Wire Monitoring System

9. Stern Frame including hydraulic power unit and controls

10. CTD Handling Gear including hydraulic power unit and controls

11. Dive Air Compressor including controls

12. Singlebeam Echosounder System

13. Acoustic Sensor Synchronization Unit

14. Multibeam Echosounder System

15. Multibeam Survey System – Deep Water

16. Multibeam Survey System – Shallow Water

17. Sub Bottom Profiler

18. Acoustic Navigation and Tracking System

19. Singlebeam Survey System

20. Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler

21. Surface Sound Velocimeter System

22. Attitude, Heading, & Reference System/ Inertial Reference System

23. Self-Contained Portable CTD

24. Meteorological Translator Unit

The following data shall be provided on the Government’s Supply Chain Risk Assessment

Questionnaire for each of the CCs. The questionnaire shall be accessed at the below link;

https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/121aebb47e9b4d2d99634dcc1dacc79c

1. Vendor Name

2. Vendor Country of Origin

3. Subcontractor Identities

4. Subcontractor Country Origin

5. List of Contractor Names and Dates of Birth

6. Company Identities

7. Security Program Verification

8. List Equipment Components

9. Facility Storage Locations

10. Separation of Duties

11. Shipment / Delivery Method

12. Component Service Agreement Required

13. End or Product Service Life

14. Risk Exposure Notification Timeline

15. Counterfeit Prevention Procedure

The Contractor shall prepare a Program Protection Plan (DI-019) to describe the development, performance, and monitoring of Program Protection activities during performance of the contract.

The Contractor shall prepare a Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) and Counterfeit Prevention

Report (DI-020) to describe its Program Protection activities for each CC to the Government.

The Contractor shall prepare a Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) and Counterfeit Prevention

Notification (DI-021) to alert the Government when there is a compromise to the vessel’s supply chain including: counterfeit parts identification, receipt of products not obtained from the original equipment/component manufacturer or distributor, non-conformance with product specification requirements, and identification of product obsolescence and/or discontinuance.

C-3.1.045a. CARE OF THE SHIP

The Contractor shall maintain the ship, including all Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) and

Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) in a satisfactory condition during the entire period the ship is in the

Contractor's possession. The Contractor shall procure, handle, store, and install or deliver CFE and CFM https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/121aebb47e9b4d2d99634dcc1dacc79c with a limited shelf life or useful life to the ship in a manner to maximize the service life to the

Government after ship delivery.

The Contractor shall provide protection of equipment from the time of procurement until ship delivery.

The Contractor shall ensure that all equipment is properly maintained during periods of inactivity. The

Contractor shall appropriately warehouse equipment prior to installation on the ship. The contractor shall house all sensitive and electronic materials in an environmentally controlled warehouse per manufacturer recommendations to avoid damage to the equipment when storing and handling prior to installation on the ship. The following additional requirements apply:

Protection

Level

Type of Equipment Protection Required

I Equipment and panels which have components with glass surfaces (Plan

Position Indicators (PPI's), gauges, dials etc.).

Fitted, multi-layered cover on front, consisting of two layers of marine vinyl fabric, one layer Refrasil and one layer of

5/8" Scotch Foam Sewn-in guards of fire retardant plywood or sheet metal peel-a-strip on exposed surfaces.

II Equipment and panels which have fragile, protruding appendages (louvers, knobs,…