SOW CGC Benjamin Bottoms Flush.docx

Statement of Work (SOW)

USCGC Benjamin Bottoms HVAC System Repairs

1. Background and Current Observed Issues

The marine refrigeration system aboard USCGC Benjamin Bottoms is currently operating at a significantly reduced capacity. A fully functional refrigeration system is essential for maintaining crew habitability and mission readiness. An initial assessment has identified the specific repairs and parts required to restore the system to full operational status. This SOW outlines the requirements for the contractor to provide the necessary parts, materials, and technical services to complete the required system flush and recommissioning.

2. References

3. Objectives

The objective of this SOW is to procure the required parts and the services of a qualified technical representative to flush, repair, and recommission the marine refrigeration system aboard CGC Benjamin Bottoms to full operational condition based on the previous assessment.

4. Requirements

The contractor shall perform the following tasks:

3.1 Technical Representative Services: Provide a qualified and experienced technical representative with specific knowledge of marine refrigeration systems to travel to the cutter's location. The technician shall perform all on-site services necessary to restore the system to full functionality. These services include, but are not limited to, the following primary tasks:

3.1.1 System Preparation:

· Install new copper fittings for the system's suction and discharge lines.

· Flush all copper piping and associated components with RX11 Flush solvent and pressurized Nitrogen.

· Collect and ensure the proper disposal of all existing system contents, in strict accordance with all applicable EPA and USCG safety standards.

3.1.2. Ship’s Force Component Installation & Vendor Availability

· The Contractor shall, upon completion of System Preparation (3.1.1), enter a standby period to allow for Government-led component installation. This installation period is not expected to exceed fourteen (14) calendar days. The Contractor is required to maintain readiness and shall, upon official notification from the Government, mobilize and recommence on-site work to begin the System Recommissioning phase (3.1.3). This notification may be issued at any point within the fourteen (14) day standby period, and the Contractor shall be prepared to resume work without delay.

3.1.2 System Recommissioning:

· Perform a pressure test of the entire system using Nitrogen to verify system integrity.

· Pull a deep vacuum on the system to remove all moisture and non-condensable gases.

· Recharge and recommission the system to full operational status using Government-furnished refrigerant and Nitrogen.

3.2 Provision of Parts: The contractor shall provide and ship the following required components as identified in the initial assessment:

RX11 Flush Solvent, in sufficient quantity to flush the entire system New copper fittings for system suction and discharge lines

All necessary welding and brazing materials

A minimum of three (3) 50-pound certified recovery cylinders for the collection and disposal of waste materials

4.3 Shipping: The contractor shall provide expedited shipping for all parts to the location specified by the Command.

5. Government Responsibilities

The Government will provide safe and timely access to the vessel for the contractor's personnel.

The Government will provide the necessary quantity of Refrigerant and Nitrogen for the completion of System Recommissioning

6. Period of Performance

01/28/2026-01/13/2026

7. Scheduling

Upon award of the Purchase Order (PO), the cutter’s designated representative will coordinate directly with the contractor to schedule the technician visit at a mutually agreeable time.

8. Place of Performance

The primary place of performance shall be onboard CGC Benjamin Bottoms located at below address:

CGC Benjamin Bottoms 1001 S Seaside Ave.

San Pedro, CA 90731

Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COR):

MK1 Tristan Williamson Cell: (661) 526-0740 Email: Tristan.I.Williamson@uscg.mil

Security Requirements

All contractor personnel requiring access to the place of performance in order to perform work under this contract must possess a valid-state issued REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, or an acceptable alternative form of identification as defined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) [https://www.dhs.gov/real-id]. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all personnel are properly credentialed to gain base access. Failure to comply with access requirements may result in delays to performance and will not constitute an excusable delay.