STATEMENT OF WORK

2026 Emergency Shipyard Repairs for NOAA R/V Southern Journey

BACKGROUND

The contractor shall provide dry dock repair services for NOAA R/V Southern Journey (F 7701).

The R/V Southern Journey is a Small Research Vessel owned and operated by the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, under the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). See Appendix 5 – Miscellaneous Pics for more vessel photographs. (Figures 6-10)

Vessel Characteristics:

LOA: 77 feet Beam: 22 feet Draft: 10.0 feet Displacement Tonnage: 183 Tons Hull Material: Steel Homeport: 202 Delmas Avenue

Pascagoula, MS 39567

1. SCOPE/OBJECTIVE

This emergency repair is needed to make the necessary repairs to newly found electrolysis pitting in the engine room bilge area from frame 20 to frame 24. Visual inspections by the vessel crew show severe metal pitting along both sides of the keel up approximately 20”. Pitting appears to be over a portion of the existing channel main engines or generator keel coolers. This is considered a no sail category 1 deficiency and must be repaired prior to start of field season. Field season was planned to depart April 1 and has been delayed until the repairs are completed. These repairs will allow the vessel to continue safely performing the missions of the NOAA, Southeast Fisheries Science Center.

2. EVALUATION

See Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 in solicitation.

3. PRE-QUOTE SITE VISIT

Potential bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the vessel to understand the expected work requirements being requested. The vessel will be available for a pre-quote inspection at 202 Delmas Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567. See solicitation for details.

4. COMPLIANCE

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

5. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE(S)

The Onsite Technical Supervisor / POC is Warren Brown. Warren can be reached by phone at (228) 990-0363 or by email at Warren.brown@noaa.gov. The Onsite Supervisor will monitor the performance of the Contractor and keep the Contracting Officer informed of the contractor’s performance.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND GEOGRAPHIC CONSIDERATIONS

The work shall be completed within fourteen days after arrival to the shipyard.

While in the shipyard the vessel crew may conduct minor maintenance work when such work does not conflict nor interfere with Contract obligations. Contract work always takes precedence.

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

All repairs and maintenance shall be performed at a local shipyard within a 50-mile commuting radius of the vessel’s homeport in Pascagoula, MS. The onsite technical supervisor will be available during normal work days of the contract period and commute to and from the shipyard.

7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT

The government will make the vessel available at the agreed place and time. The government shall not furnish any materials, services, equipment, labor, or facilities to fulfill this contract other than the vessel. The Contractor shall provide all materials, services, equipment, labor, and facilities necessary to perform the work specified.

8. TASKS

Install, remove, repair or restore, and replace items identified in tasks below.

Complete identified tasks to restore seaworthiness of vessel to its original design condition using materials that are same as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) product. All products and services shall be of commercial grade and meet or exceed OEM. All paint and applications shall be applied as per manufacture’s recommendations and approved by the local PPG paint representative prior to start of each application (Randy Stroecker (251) 421-2772). The Contractor shall furnish all labor, services, and associated materials, and remove and replace all interferences necessary to complete identified tasks. No changes are allowed without prior written approval of Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall:

8.1. HAUL OUT AND SECURELY BLOCK VESSEL. REMOVE ZINC

ANODES, HULL INTAKE SCREENS AND BOW THRUSTER GUARDS.

PRESSURE WASH HULL FROM THE WATERLINE DOWN TO THE KEEL

Vessel Shall be blocked as to near level as practical

Power source of 220 volt minimum 50-amp single phase service shall be made available for connection to vessel shore power continuously throughout the repair period.

Provide safe access to boarding vessel while blocked.

Remove and store all zinc anodes (estimate of 55 anodes) leaving minimal existing welded tabs for re-installation, all anodes shall be re-installed after the final paint coats are applied and may have spots that require touching up.

Remove all intake screens, bow thruster guards and propellers, all shall be re-installed after the final paint coats are applied and may have spots that require touching up.

8.2. MAKE REPAIRS TO ELECTROLYSIS PITTED METAL IN

VESSEL ENGINE ROOM BILGE.

Before proceeding with any work in the engine room, all engines, gears, tool box and electronical devices shall be tightly covered to prevent intrusion of water, dust, debris etc.

Crop out affected metal from frame 20 aft to frame 24 approximately 20 inches outboard of the keel on both port and starboard sides and replace with new steel metal, all new metal shall be of same thickness as original. (Figure 1,2)

All new metal shall have a pre-construction primer applied.

Paint in accordance to the Coating Specifications for New Plate Pre-Construction Primer.

Add two 24 lb. bolt-on zinc anodes and all necessary 316 stainless fasteners to the repaired area inside the bilge, exact location and installation process to be determined by the onsite Technical Supervisor.

NOTE: Interferences consist of a sea chest located on the port side between frames 22 and 23. In addition the vessels channel style keel cooling system is located below the affected areas between frames 21 and 22 on both sides of the keel. The Contractor shall determine the best practice for making the repairs with the interferences and coordinate with the Onsite Technical Supervisor. (Figure 3,4)

Vessel’s keel coolant system will require drainage and disposal of existing coolant.

After repairs to the keel cooling system a thorough flush and pressure test will be required prior to new coolant being installed. The new coolant shall consist of a green 50/50 mix with Wix Cool additive per manufacturer’s recommendation. Total capacity estimate of coolant for both main engines is 300 gallons.

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Figure 4

8.3. REPLACE OVERBOARD DISCHARGE PIPING SECTION

Remove the eight-bolt flange and short section of four-inch diameter nipple to the gate valve located on the port side of the engine room. (Figure 5)

Replace four-inch diameter threaded nipple to gate valve.

Eight bolt flange may be reused depending on condition.

Flange will require new gasket upon repair.

Figure 5

8.4. PREP AND PAINT BILGE COMPARTMENT

Prep and paint bilge area from frame 20 aft to frame 30 between inboard engine bed frame bulkheads up the sides to the engine beds to SSPC-SP-3. Prior to painting pressure/steam wash to remove any dirt, oil, grease and any contaminants to the above listed bilge area.

Apply Prep 88 to all areas to be coated, three full coats of Amerlock 2/400 applied to all areas.

Paint in accordance to the Coating Specifications for Bilge Area.

8.5. PREP AND PAINT WATER LINE TO KEEL

Pressure wash the hull from the waterline down to the keel including both props, rudders, vessel intakes and bow thruster tunnel, removing all antifoulants, marine growth, all salts or unseen contaminates.

SSPC-SP-3 all affected areas from burning, grinding, etc around the newly added steel to include the removed zinc areas.

Mask off the sides of the hull around the waterline to protect from any overspray to the hull finish coat.

Mask off main propellers, bow thruster propeller shafts, and all transducers.

NOTE: light pressure wash to the main propellers to protect existing Prop-Speed.

Paint in accordance to the Coating Specifications for Underwater Hull Area below waterline.

Appendix 1

PPG PROTECTIVE AND MARINE COATINGS Coatings Specification

PPG REPRESENTATIVE Randy Stroecker (251) 421-2772 DATE 2/25/25

COATINGS SPECIFICATION OWNER

NOAA

JOB

R/V Sothern Journey

AREA

New Plate Pre-Construction Primer

SURFACE PREPARATION

Abrasive Blast all Steel to SSPC-SP10 Near White/NACE 2 with an angular blast profile of 1.5 to 3 mil.

System Information

Color

Type Coat

WFT

Mils.

DFT

Spread Rate @ Spec.

DFT Sq. Ft. per Gal.

Overcoat Time at 70˚F

Application Method

Brush

Roller Conv.

Spray

Airless Spray

Airless Spray

Theoretical Practical

@30% loss Min Max Nozzle Fan

Sigmaweld 199 or EQUAL

Gray

Full

.75

3 dys

N/A

X

Product Information Solid

Volume Ratio

Curing Agent

Mixed Ratio Base : Cure

Pot Life

Dry at 70˚F Finish Point

(deg. F)

Thinner (1)

Application (2) Ventilation Cu. Ft./Gal.

Temp F Humidity Handle Hard Min. Max. Min. Max.

Sigmaweld 199 30% Yes 55 to 45

2 min

REMARKS

(1) Thin not more than % by volume.

(2) No coating to be applied when substrate is within 5˚F of dew point.

COATINGS SPECIFICATION 01-24-03

Appendix 2

PPG REPRESENTATIVE Randy Stroecker (251) 421-2772 DATE 3-23-26

JOB

AREA

Bilges

SURFACE PREPARATION

Apply Prep 88 to all areas to be coated. Pressure wash minimum 3000 psi making sure to remove all Surface contaminants. Power tool clean all damaged and disturbed areas to SSPC-SP-3

Spread Rate @ Spec.

DFT Sq. Ft. per Gal.

Overcoat Time

Spray

Airless Spray

COST per Sq.

Ft.

Theoretical

Practical 20% loss

Min

Max

Gallon

Per Sq.

Ft

Amerlock 2/400

Buff Haze Gray White

Spot

5 – 6 5 - 6 5 - 6

10 hrs

60 dy

Volume Ratio

Curing Agent

Dry at 70˚F Finish Point

(deg. F)

Thinner (1)

Application (2) Ventilation Cu.Ft./Gal.

Temp F Humidity Handle Hard Min. Max. Min. Max.

81 %

Yes

1 to 1

2 hrs

8 hrs

24 hrs

T - 10

85%

Material temperature must be between 50 and 90̊ F for workability.

Finial cure is 6 days at 75̊ F.

If maximum recoat window is exceeded roughen surface.

See additional information on Product Data Sheet.

(1) Thin not more than 5 % by volume.

(2) No coating to be applied when substrate is within 8˚F of dewpoint.

Appendix 3

PPG REPRESENTATIVE Randy Stroecker (251) 421-2772 DATE 3-25-26

JOB

AREA

Underwater Hull

SURFACE PREPARATION

Pressure wash minimum 5000 PSI removing all salts and surface contaminants. Power tool clean all damaged and disturbed areas to SSPC-SP-3

Spread Rate @ Spec.

DFT Sq. Ft. per Gal.

Overcoat Time

Spray

Airless Spray

Airless Spray

Theoretical Practical 30% loss Min Max Nozzle Fan

Amercoat 235 Epoxy Buff Spot 8 6 232 162 5 hrs 30 dys X X X X Amercoat 235 Epoixy Gray Full 8 6 232 162 5 hrs Tacky X X X X ABC#3 Black Red Full 8 5 179 125 5 hrs NA X X X X ABC#3 Red Black Full 8 5 179 125 5 hrs NA X X X X

Volume Ratio

Curing Agent

Dry at 70˚F Finish Point

(deg. F)

Thinner (1)

Application (2) Ventilation Cu.Ft./Gal.

Temp F Humidity Handle Hard Min. Max. Min. Max.

235 Epoxy

ABC#3

67%

56%

Yes

No

4 to 1 3 hrs

3 hrs

5 hrs

5 hrs

24 hrs

T-10

T-10

32 120

85%

Ensure a clean dry surface before coating.

(1) Thin not more than 5 % by volume.

(2) No coating to be applied when substrate is within 5˚F of dew point.

9. DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall deliver certification documentation and all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to perform work described in Section 8 (TASKS) in order to meet contract requirements. Timeliness in completing tasks and returning the vessel to service is a high priority. Contractor shall provide start and completion dates in their quote package.

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Deliverable Description Due Date Deliver To

1 N/A Certificate of Insurance Certificate of Insurance according to CAR Clauses 1352.271-79 and 1352.271-

Five (5) daysafter award

COR

2 N/A List of Subcontractors List of Subcontractors working or expected to perform on this project

Five (5) daysafter award

COR

3 N/A ListofQualified Welder(s)

List of Qualified Welder(s) working on the project

Five (5) daysafter award

COR

4 N/A Key Personnel Key Personnel with contact information Five (5) daysafter award

COR

10. RELATED DOCUMENTS

The following NOAA Standard Specifications apply to this project and shall be followed when applicable. See attachments and appendices for specific details.

1) NOAA Standard Specification AMC-000-3C, “General Requirements for Small Contract

Ship Repairs”

2) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), 2019, "Rules for Building and Classing Steel

Vessels under 90 Meters (295 feet) in Length"

3) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), 2018, Guide for Nondestructive Inspection of Hull

Welds

4) U. S. Coast Guard Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 7-68

5) Coatings Specifications – New Plate Pre-Construction (Appendix 1)

6) Coatings Specifications -Bilges (Appendix 2)

7) Coatings Specifications – Underwater Hull area below waterline (Appendix 3)

8) Coating Systems for Steel Surfaces (Appendix 4)

11. SUBMITTALS

No less than five (5) business days prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall submit the following in writing to the Contract Officer Representative (COR):

1) List of any Subcontractors

2) List of Qualified Welders, including name, type of qualification, and date of last qualification test.

3) List of Key Personnel

4) Certificate of Insurance

12. CONDITION FOUND REPORTS (CFR)

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

13. SMOKING

Smoking aboard the vessel is prohibited.

14. APPROVAL FOR WELDING

Due to the presence of sensitive electronics onboard, WELDING SHALL NOT PROCEED until a NOAA electronic technician has made all equipment safe for welding and approval to proceed has been granted by the COR or a designated NOAA representative.

15. QUALITY CONTROL

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

16. INTERFERENCES/OBSTRUCTIONS

The Contractor shall remove all interferences and obstructions necessary to complete the required work without regard to whether interferences are indicated under specification work items. This may include the removal of machinery, piping, ducts, wiring, insulation, structure and anything else which interferes with the proper accomplishment of a work item. While awaiting reinstallation and restoration, the Contractor shall maintain and protect interferences.

Unless otherwise authorized by NOAA, upon completion of required work, the Contractor shall reinstall/restore interferences to their original configuration and condition.

17. DAMAGES

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

18. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

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

Appendix 4

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA)

STANDARD SPECIFICATION

COATING SYSTEMS FOR STEEL SURFACES

1. SCOPE. This specification contains the general requirements for surface preparation and application of the coating systems most frequently used on the steel surfaces of NOAA steel ships and boats.

2. REFERENCES

(a) SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Paint Application Specification No. 1 (SSPC-PA 1), “Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting” (April 1, 2000)

(b) SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Paint Application Standard No. 2 (SSPC-PA 2), “Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness with Magnetic Gages” (June 1, 1996)

(c) SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Joint Surface Preparation Standard SSPC-SP 10/NACE No. 2, “Near-White Blast Cleaning” (September 1, 2000)

(d) SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Surface Joint Surface Preparation Standard SSPC-SP 12/NACE No. 5, “Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Steel and Other Hard Materials by High-and Ultrahigh-Pressure Water Jetting Prior to Recoating” (1995)

(e) SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Surface Preparation Specification No. 3 (SSPC-SP 3), “Power Tool Cleaning” (November 1, 1982 Editorial Changes September 1, 2000)

(f) SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Surface Preparation Specification No. 1 (SSPC-SP 1), “Solvent Cleaning” (November 1, 1982 Editorial Changes September 1, 2000)

(g) SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Surface Preparation Specification No.

11 (SSPC-SP 11), “Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal” (November 1, 1987 Editorial Changes September 1, 2000)

(h) SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Joint Surface Preparation Standard SSPC-SP 7/NACE No. 4, “Brush-Off Blast Cleaning” (September 1, 2000)

3. REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 General Requirements.

3.1.1 All paint application shall be applied in compliance with reference (a) as reinforced and supplemented by this specification.

3.1.2 Complywith the manufacturers' printed recommendations and instructions for all aspects of handling, mixing, and application of the paint materials.

3.1.3 All paint shall be delivered to the jobsite in original, unopened containers with labels intact.

All containers shall remain unopened until required for use. Each container of paint shall be clearly marked or labeled to show paint identification, date of manufacture, batch number, analysis of contents, identification of all toxic substances, and special instructions.

3.1.4 Paint shall be used before its shelf life has expired. If a paint has no stated shelf life or is more than one year old, the manufacturer must certify in writing that the paint is suitable for use.

3.1.5 All coating thicknesses are stated in dry film thickness (DFT). All dry film thickness determinations shall be performed in accordance with reference (b).

3.1.6 Coatings shall be applied only when the following conditions are maintained:

a. Apply paint only to dry surfaces and when there is no chance of precipitation until after the paint has cured. The steel surface temperature shall be at least five degrees Fahrenheit above the dew point. The dew point can be presumed to be satisfactory if a thin, clearly defined film of water applied to the cleaned surface with a damp cloth evaporates within 15 minutes. Otherwise, the dew point shall be measured prior to painting by taking the dry-bulb temperature of the surface and the wet-bulb temperature at the jobsite.

b. The air temperature and surface temperature must both be a minimum of 45 degrees Fahrenheit at all times, unless a lower temperature is specifically authorized by the paint manufacturer's printed instructions.

c. Painting is permitted only when the humidity is less than 95 percent.

d. When paint must be applied in damp or cold weather, the steel must be painted under cover and the surrounding air and the steel heated to establish the required conditions. The steel shall remain under cover or be protected until dry or until weather conditions permit its exposure.

3.1.7 Each coat of paint shall be in a proper state of cure or dryness before the application of the succeeding coat. Paint shall be considered dry for recoating when an additional coat can be applied without the development of any detrimental film irregularities, such as lifting, wrinkling, or loss of adhesion of the undercoat.

The time interval between coating applications shall be in compliance with the manufacturer's printed instructions.

3.1.8 All paint materials shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall be applied using spray equipment, unless otherwise specified. When applying touch-up coatings to small areas disturbed by other work, brushes and rollers may be used.

3.1.9 Complywith and enforce all safety and environmental protection regulations relative to removal, disposal, mixing, and application of paints and other materials.

3.1.10 Mask, tape, cover, and otherwise protect all equipment, machinery, cables, piping, insulation, glass, furnishings, and other government materials from damage, overspray and contamination. Remove and reinstall parts and loose gear as necessary to avoid damage.

3.1.11 Plug, wrap, blank, cover, or mask all openings as needed to prevent entry of blast materials into the ship or boat and to confine blast materials inside the compartment being sandblasted. Install industrial foam filter materials on the intake and exhaust of ventilation systems which will be in use. Renew filter materials when air flow becomes restricted.

3.1.12 When surface preparation and coating of a compartment or surface is specified, included shall be all plating, frames, longitudinals, beams, stiffeners, brackets, baffles, and other structural steel members. Steel ladders in tanks, voids, and cofferdams are also to be included.

3.1.13 Surface preparation and paint application of shell plating and frames below the Load Waterline shall be accomplished only while the ship is in drydock, unless otherwise and specifically authorized.

3.1.14 Where colors are not specified in this specification, the color for coatings shall be as specified in other procurement documents or specifications.Where colors are not specified elsewhere, the colors shall be selected by the COTR or other NOAA representative responsible for acceptance of the work.

3.2 Surface Preparation.

3.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, all steel surfaces shall be prepared by sandblasting to a "near white" surface in accordance with reference (c). or prepared by "ultrahigh-pressure water jetting” to a visual surface preparation condition of WJ-2 in accordance with reference (d).

3.2.2 When other procurement documents or specifications require "power tool clean" surface preparation, the therein specified steel surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with reference (e).

3.2.3 When other procurement documents or specifications require "solvent clean" surface preparation, the therein specified steel surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with reference (f).

3.2.4 When other procurement documents or specifications require "power tool clean to bare metal" surface preparation, the therein specified steel surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with reference (g).

3.2.5 When other procurement documents or specifications require “brush-off blast cleaning” surface preparation, the therein specified steel surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with reference (h).

3.2.6 The surfaces to be painted shall have the specified surface preparation at the time of application of the paint. If the surface is degraded or contaminated subsequent to surface preparation and prior to painting, the surface shall be restored before paint application.

3.2.7 In order to prevent degradation or contamination of the prepared surfaces, the first coat of paint shall be applied as soon as possible after the surfaces have been prepared. The first coat shall always be applied the same day as surface preparation is completed. Succeeding coats shall be applied before contamination of the under surface occurs.

3.2.8 After surface preparation, surfaces shall be brushed with clean brushes, blown off with compressed air, or cleaned by vacuum to remove all traces of blast products and dust.

3.2.9 Whenever sandblasting or spray painting is specified for surface preparation of exterior steel surfaces at a Government facility, or when applicable regulations and laws prohibit release of blast materials and paint into the atmosphere, the surfaces shall be enclosed in a cover adequate to contain the blast materials and paint.

3.2.10 Cleaning and painting shall be so scheduled that detrimental amounts of dust or other contaminants do not fall on wet, newly-painted surfaces.

3.3 Coating Systems. Following acceptance of the surface preparation by the COTR, apply the coating system specified in the procurement document or detail specification and defined below. It is understood that newer coating systems have been and are being developed that may supersede the defined coating systems. The contractor may recommend application of these newer coating systems through the use of a Condition Report which is subject to acceptance by the COTR.

Appendix 5

Miscellaneous Pics

Figure 6 – Southern Journey berthed in Pascagoula, MS

Figure 7 – Southern Journey in dry dock (2015)

Figure 8 – Southern Journey in dry dock (2015)

Figure 9 – Southern Journey in dry dock (2015)

Figure 10 – Southern Journey in dry dock (2015)