Statement of Requirements SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

Crane Load Testing Equipment

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 BACKGROUND

The Coast Guard intends to conduct load testing of crane operations onboard the CGC Storis using water weight bags to verify safe operational capacity in accordance with applicable safety and readiness requirements. Load testing is a critical preventative maintenance and certification activity that ensures lifting equipment functions within its rated limits, thereby reducing the risk of accidents, equipment failure, or mission delays. The use of water weight bags allows for controlled, measurable, and environmentally responsible testing that can be performed within the ship’s operational environment. Past DHS and Coast Guard acquisition practices require adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Coast Guard Acquisition Procedures (CGAP) for procurement of such testing services, including safety compliance, environmental considerations, and financial accountability. This effort aligns with broader readiness and asset maintenance programs to keep mission-essential equipment operational and compliant with statutory and regulatory standards, directly supporting the Coast Guard’s mission effectiveness.

1.2 SCOPE

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to supply and deliver water weight bags for use in load testing of crane systems onboard the CGC Storis. The work includes furnishing water weight bags of appropriate rated capacities, associated rigging hardware, and any required documentation verifying compliance with applicable safety and testing standards. Services shall be limited to the provision and support of the water weight bags for the specific purpose of crane load testing; this procurement does not cover the inspection, maintenance, repair, or certification of the crane itself, nor any unrelated lifting or cargo-handling operations. All work shall be performed in accordance with applicable Coast Guard safety procedures, DHS acquisition requirements, and environmental considerations, ensuring no adverse impact to ship operations outside the agreed testing period.

1.3 OBJECTIVE

The objective of this procurement is to obtain water weight bags and related rigging equipment necessary to safely and accurately conduct load testing of the CGC Storis ’crane systems. The goal is to verify the cranes ’operational capacity in accordance with applicable safety and certification requirements, ensuring they can reliably perform mission-related lifting tasks without risk of failure. The water weight bags will enable controlled, measurable load application in the vessel’s operational environment, and the results of the testing will be used to document compliance, maintain readiness, and support continued certification of the crane systems for Coast Guard operations.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents form a part of this Statement of Work to the extent specified herein.

Unless otherwise indicated, the issue in effect on the date of solicitation shall apply. Where only specific portions of a document apply, such portions are identified below. The Government will make these documents available as attachments or provide electronic access links in the solicitation package.

2.1 Federal and Department Acquisition Regulations

1. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Title 48, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 (FAC 2025-03, effective 17 January 2025). Applicable portions: FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 46 (Quality Assurance).

2. Coast Guard Acquisition Procedures (CGAP), March 2014 Edition with updates through May 2024. Applicable portions: CGAP 3001.202-70 (Departmental compliance with the FAR, HSAR, and HSAM) and CGAP Subpart 3004.8 (Contract File Requirements).

3. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Guidebook, CGAP Appendix G, May 2024 Edition. Applicable portions: Chapter 4 (Solicitation, Evaluation, and Award), Section

4.14 (Recurring Services), as applicable to supply procurement.

2.2 Technical and Safety Standards

1. ASME B30.9 – Slings, latest edition. Applicable portions: inspection, use, and load rating requirements for slings used with water weight bags.

2. ASME B30.26 – Rigging Hardware, latest edition. Applicable portions: shackles, lifting eyes, and associated rigging used with water weight bags.

3. Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Guidance No. 051 – Guidance on the Safe Use of Water-Filled Proof Load Bags, latest edition. Applicable portions:

safety, operational, and certification guidance.

4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.179 (Overhead and Gantry Cranes) and 29 CFR 1910.184 (Slings). Applicable portions: safe lifting operations and equipment inspection requirements.

2.3 Coast Guard Policy References

1. Financial Resource Management Manual – Procedures (FRMM-P), COMDTINST M7100.4A, June 2019. Applicable portions: Chapter 5 (Budget Execution) and Chapter 10 (Property, Plant, and Equipment), regarding accountability for purchased equipment.

2. U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Planning Policy, COMDTINST 5090.1 (series).

Applicable portions: environmental considerations for dockside operations involving temporary water usage and discharge during testing.

2.4 Deliverables and Acceptance

1. Sample Certificate of Conformity – To be provided as part of the solicitation attachments, identifying required information to verify compliance with load rating and manufacturing standards for each water weight bag kit.

3.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS

3.1 General

The contractor must provide one (1) water weight bag kit with a 10-metric-tonne rated load capacity and one (1) water weight bag kit with a 20-metric-tonne rated load capacity. Each kit must include all required hoses and rigging hardware. All equipment must be new, unused, and manufactured to meet or exceed applicable industry standards for load testing equipment used in maritime crane operations.

3.2 Ten-Metric-Tonne Water Weight Bag Kit

1. The contractor must provide a water weight bag with a rated load capacity of 10 metric tonnes (22,046 pounds) at 100% fill.

2. The contractor must provide a bag manufactured from high-strength, UV-resistant, reinforced PVC or equivalent material designed for repeated use in marine environments.

3. The contractor must provide all manufacturer-specified rigging hardware, including shackles, lifting eyes, and connection points rated for at least 1.5 times the bag’s working load limit.

4. The contractor must provide fill and drain hoses compatible with the bag’s inlet/outlet fittings, with a minimum hose length of 25 feet for each.

3.3 Twenty-Metric-Tonne Water Weight Bag Kit

1. The contractor must provide a water weight bag with a rated load capacity of 20 metric tonnes (44,092 pounds) at 100% fill.

2. The contractor must provide a bag manufactured from high-strength, UV-resistant, reinforced PVC or equivalent material designed for repeated use in marine environments.

3. The contractor must provide all manufacturer-specified rigging hardware, including shackles, lifting eyes, and connection points rated for at least 1.5 times the bag’s working load limit.

4. The contractor must provide fill and drain hoses compatible with the bag’s inlet/outlet fittings, with a minimum hose length of 25 feet for each.

3.4 Documentation and Deliverables

1. The contractor must provide manufacturer’s certificates of conformity for each water weight bag kit, certifying compliance with applicable standards such as LEEA 051 or equivalent.

2. The contractor must provide user manuals with safe operating instructions, inspection guidelines, and maintenance recommendations for each kit.

3. The contractor must deliver all items FOB Destination to the following address no later than October 1, 2025:

USCGC Storis ATTN: Engineering 1519 Alaskan Way South Seattle, WA 98134

3.5 Exclusions

1. This procurement does not include crane load testing services, labor for filling or draining water weight bags, or provision of water supply.

4.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

4.1 Equipment will be inspected upon delivery for:

• Physical condition (no damage, defects, or signs of prior use).

• Compliance with rated capacities and material specifications.

• Presence of all required rigging hardware and hoses.

• Proper documentation (CoCs and manuals).

4.2 Nonconforming items will be rejected and replaced at no additional cost to the Government.