Specifications (SPEC).docx

NAVAL SUBMARINE SUPPORT FACILITY (NSSF)

ORIGINATOR: Tim Ledbetter Phone: 860-694-2916 DATE: 05 June 2023

1. SCOPE:

TITLE: MARINE CHEMIST SERVICES

2. REFERENCE/PLANS:

2.1 29 CFR 1915: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment

2.2 29 CFR 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Standards

3. REQUIREMENTS:

Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF) requires Gas Free/Marine Chemist Services prior to accomplishing “hot work” or confined space entry in spaces that may be tanks, adjacent to tanks, or spaces that house fuel or other contaminants.

3.1 The contractor shall provide Marine Chemist Services in accordance with references 2.1 and 2.2 and per the following requirements:

3.1.1 Marine Chemist Visits: The Contractor shall provide up to twenty (20) Marine Chemist visits on units (Submarines and Floating Dry-dock) moored at Naval Submarine Base, New London.

3.1.1.1 The Government Technical Point of Contract (TPOC) will provide the Contractor a list of Government Points of Contact (GPOC) that are authorized to schedule marine chemist visits. This list will be provided to the Contractor within 5 days after contract award.

3.1.2 Additional Sites: A maximum of two additional

tanks/spaces/compartments are allowed per visit. Up to ten (10) additional tanks/spaces/compartments are authorized under this order.

3.1.3 Standby Time: A maximum of twelve (12) hours standby time while performing Marine Chemist duties is authorized under this order. If standby time is encountered, the Contractor shall make all efforts to immediately contact the Government Point of Contact (GPOC) that scheduled the site visit and report the reason for delay/standby time.

3.2 At the end of each visit, the Contractor shall post a copy of the Marine Chemist/Inspection Report (Gas Free Chit) at the site of the tank/space/compartment and provide a copy of the certification to the Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

3.3 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, safety, and test equipment required to perform the marine chemist services.

3.4 The Government will give the Contractor a minimum of 24 hours prior notice to a required site visit.

3.5 The Contractor shall give the Government at least 72 hours prior notice in the event the Contractor is unable to provide Marine Chemist Services during any upcoming period. The purpose of this notice is to allow the Government to determine whether or not to have the Contractor perform the site visit and to maintain certification of the site using Government Competent Personnel.

3.6 The Government will provide one Lower Base Parking Pass under this order.

3.7 The Government will Sponsor the Contractor for all required Base and tended unit access for the purpose of executing services under this order.

3.8 Any additional visits or spaces exceeding the quantities listed above will have to be accomplished via another contract action.

3.9 The Contractor shall be located within a two hour transit radius of Naval Submarine Base, New London.

3.10 The Contractor shall attend radiological control and visitor training as required.

This training will be provided by the Government.

4. NOTES:

4.1 All work covered under this order will be accomplished at Naval Submarine Base, New London, located in Groton CT.

4.2 For Contractor personnel that do not have a CAC card or a NCACS card, the following is required to obtain DBIDS credentials to gain access the base:

a. Ensure you provide the names of personnel requiring access to the SUBASE to the RSG POC. RSG 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 do not 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 RSG POC. Upon 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.

4.3 The Contractor shall provide a Personnel Security Clearance Access List (SECNAVMANUAL 5510.30 (series) Chapter 11) to the SRS-32 Security Office for all Contractor personnel requiring access to afloat units for work covered under this order no later than two weeks prior to arrival. The required method of visit request is utilizing the DISS JOINT VERIFICATION SYSTEM with SMO Code N316105 unless the DISS JOINT VERIFICATION SYSTEM is unavailable. In this case, contact the SRS-32 Security Office (POC below) and they will provide more specific information.

POC and POC PHONE in DISS JOINT VERIFICATION SYSTEM must be aware and knowledgeable of the work and able to verify access is required. Be advised, the SRS- 32 Security Office updates the waterfront access list weekly, on Thursday mornings;

Personnel Security Clearance Access Lists received late may not make it into the waterfront access lists to support work on the ship unless specific contact is made to, and approved by, the SRS-32 Security Manager. Security clearance issues will be handled by the SRS-32 Security Manager at 860-694-4044 or the Assistant Security Manager at 860-694-2222.

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL (GFM):

5.1 None