SPEC_Prep_PW1.2_REV.pdf

SHIP: USS CALIFORNIA (SSN 781)

ORIGINATOR: Russ Joyner, 860-694-2475

DATE: 14 January 2026

NAICS: 336611

1. SCOPE:

TITLE: PREPARE POTABLE WATER TANKS & PRESERVATION ON USS CALIFORNIA (SSN 781).

2. REFERENCE/PLANS:

2.1 Maintenance Standard (MS) NO. 6310-081-015, REV J, CH-9, Submarine Maintenance Standard, MR

Description: Submarine Preservation and General Painting

2.2 Unrestricted Operation (URO) Maintenance Requirement Card (MRC), URO MRC 001 MOD 70, Perform Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Surveillance Inspection of Selected Hull Welds

3. REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 The USS California (SSN 781) has a requirement to conduct NDT of welds in Potable Water (PW) Tanks

#1 (one) and #2 (two), which are located onboard the vessel. In support of the NDT efforts (which will be performed by the Government), the PW tank surfaces must be prepared and preserved. The Contractor shall provide tank preparation and preservation services in accordance with References 2.1 and 2.2 as follows:

3.2 In accordance with reference 2.1, the Contractor shall provide the Government with documentation of each of the following qualifications:

3.2.1 AMPP C7

3.2.2 AMPP C12

3.2.3 AMPP C14

3.2.4 AMPP CAS Level 2

3.2.5 QP-1

3.3 The Contractor shall prepare each tank’s surface by using abrasive blasting to near white metal (SSPC-

SP-10) in accordance with reference 2.1. For inaccessible areas, the Contractor shall prepare the surface using power tools (SSPC-SP-11) in accordance with reference 2.1. After the surface has been prepared, the Contractor shall accomplish feathering of adherent paint remaining after the required surface preparation by creating a smooth, one to two inch wide transition area between the prepared surface and the adherent paint using hand or power tool sanding or grinding.

3.3.1 The areas to be blasted/prepared in PW Tanks #1 (one) and #2 (two) are listed in Welds Table

#22 as shown in reference 2.2. Specifically, 100% of all internal tank bounding plate welds and

100% of the transverse stiffener to tank boundary welds. Refer to figure two and note 16 of reference 2.2.

3.3.2 Surface Preparation Requirements are as follows per reference 2.1:

3.3.2.1 When accomplishing complete repainting, the surface preparation must be abrasive blast to near white metal (SSPC-SP 10) in accordance with Step 5.e.(9) of Reference 2.1, except in situations where a space cannot be isolated without risk of damage, then surface preparation to SSPC-SP 11 is allowed, as determined by the local technical authority.

3.3.2.2 When accomplishing the repair or restoration of the coating system, the surface preparation must be as determined by the repair activity (Navy) based on an inspection of the existing coating system. Power tool cleaning must be in accordance with SSPC-SP 11. Abrasive blasting must be in accordance with SSPC-SP 10 (sound paint or bare metal) and Step

5.e.(9) of Reference 2.1.

3.3.2.3 Surface preparation for touchup painting must be in accordance with SSPC-SP 11.

3.3.2.4 Recyclable encapsulated abrasive media blasting may be used as an alternative to power tool cleaning, SSPC-SP 11 or SSPC-SP 10.

3.4 The Contractor shall repair/restore the preservation system in PW Tanks #1 (one) and #2 (two) in accordance with reference 2.1.

3.4.1 Upon restoration of the preservation system, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC for NACE inspection/acceptance of work.

3.5 Upon completion of the repair/restoration efforts, the Contractor shall provide a Certificate of

Compliance (Contractor’s format). The Certificate of Compliance shall certify that all work performed and replaced components comply with the requirements of the procurement documents, invoked specifications and drawings, and assert that the physical and chemical properties (material type, yield strength, tensile strength, elongation or hardness testing) are as specified in the contract specifications.

The certificate shall include:

a. Contractor’s name, address, phone number and date.

b. The issuing agency’s purchase order number.

c. Item nomenclature of the purchased item (the product is identified by description, amount, lot number, etc.).

d. Contractor’s or authorized person’s signature.

4. NOTES:

4.1 The performance location will be at a pier at the Submarine Base, New London, CT.

4.2 The Contractor shall ensure personnel working in tanks or other confined spaces are trained and qualified for the hazard potentials. If respirators are required, workers shall be trained and medically qualified per local OSH instructions.

4.3 The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and

Environmental Protection (EP) rules and regulations as directed by local implementation plans.

4.4 All Contractor personnel shall be a citizen of the United States of America.

4.5 Prior to entering any tank, the Contractor shall ensure each tank is certified by a Marine Chemist as safe for personnel entry; the Marine Chemist shall issue a Marine Chemist Certificate “Safe for Work/Entry” and leave it posted in order for personnel to enter and conduct work in the tanks.

4.6 The Contractor shall provide all material required to complete all requirements of this specification.

4.7 To accommodate ships schedule, the contractor shall complete the preparation and preservation by working two shifts, seven days per week, inclusive of holidays as necessary. The contractor shall not remain onsite for the duration of NDT testing and will instead be recalled to complete the preservation services at the end of NDT testing.

4.8 For Contractor personnel that do not have a Common Access Card (CAC) or a Navy Commercial Access

Control System (NCACS) card, the following is required to obtain Defense Biometric Identification

System (DBIDS) credentials to gain access the base:

a. Ensure you provide the names of personnel requiring access to the Naval Submarine Base

New London (SUBASE) to the Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF) Point of Contact

(POC). NSSF will pass the information to the SUBASE Pass and ID office as your government sponsor.

b. Upon arrival at SUBASE, Present valid identification, Real ID Act-compliant state driver's license. If you don’t have a Real ID compliant driver’s license, you can use a passport. If you don’t have a passport you will be required to have an original birth certificate and your social security card (not just your number).

c. Present a completed copy of the SECNAV 5512/1 form to obtain your background check.

A copy of SECNAV 5512/1 can be obtained by contacting the NSSF POC.

d. Upon satisfactory completion of the background check, the Visitor Control Center representative will complete the DBIDS enrollment process, which includes your photo, finger prints, base restrictions, and several other assessments; after all this is done, you will be provided with your new DBIDS credential. You may now proceed to enter the base. The

Government assumes no liability for failed background checks and all cost incurred as a result of failed background checks is the responsibility of the Contractor.

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL (GFM):

5.1 None