Statement of Work.docx

[STATEMENT OF WORK: NOAA Ship Fairweather’s Survival Suit Inspections FY21]

FY2021

STATEMENT OF WORK: NOAA Ship Fairweather’s Survival Suit Inspections FY21

1. Introduction This statement of work (SOW) is to provide details and requirements for Vendors bidding to provide inspection services for Fairweather’s 125 survival suits.

These survival suits are from the safety inventory of a U.S. Government research vessel owned by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

2. Scope Vendors shall provide a base price for the 3-year inspection testing of 125 each survival suits. The collection contains a variety of sizes and brands (mostly Imperial and Stearns) of neoprene survival suits.

3. REQUIRMENT:

A. 3 year pressure Test of Immersion Suits per following guidance from Coast Guard.

Note: The following actions are in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard Navigation and Inspection Circular 01-08 dated 28 January 2008 titled Shipboard Inspection and Testing of Immersion Suits.

Note: It is recommended that the air pressure test be performed at a suitable shore-based facility equipped to make any necessary repairs in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. In view of the wide variety of materials and adhesives used in immersion suits, it is strongly recommended that any repairs be carried out by a facility which has access to original manufacturer's recommended servicing instructions, parts and adhesives, and suitably trained personnel.

DESCRIPTION:

01. A suitable head piece, fitted with a means to inject air into the suit, should be inserted into the face orifice of the suit and secured so as to minimize leakage around the face seal.

02. A low pressure monitoring device, either integral to the fitting for air injection or as a separate device, should also be inserted.

03. If the is fitted with detachable gloves and/or boots, the wrists and/or cuffs should be sealed by inserting a short piece of suitable plastic pipe and securing the gloves/or boots with suitable wire ties or hose clamps. The zipper should be fully zipped and any face flap closed.

04 The suit should then be inflated to a pressure of 0.7 to 1.4kPa (0.1 to 0.2 psi). If an auxiliary inflatable means of buoyancy is provided, it should be inflated through the oral valve to a pressure of 0.7kPa (0.1 psi) or until firm to the touch.

05. Each seam and closure of the suit, oral tube and attachment points, and joint or valve of any auxiliary means of buoyancy should then be covered wit a soapy water solution containing enough soap to produce bubbles if there is a leak. If leakage is noted at a foot valve to the extent that air pressure cannot be maintained, the valves should be sealed before the test.

06. If leaks are observed by the propagation of bubbles at seams or closures, the leaking areas should be marked and, after cleaning the suit thoroughly with fresh water and drying it, repaired in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations by a manufacturer's approved facility B. Routine annual inspection per following guidance from Coast Guard.

DESCRIPTION:

01. Inspect the age of the immersion suit(s).

02. Inspect suit for rips, tears and abrasion in neoprene.

03. Check lights and whistles - replace batteries.

04. Inflate bladder and ensure no air leakage.

4. Point of Contact and Vessel Representative Boatswain: Brian Glunz. Email: brian.e.glunz@noaa.gov Phone: (206) 462-8247

5. Place of Performance The Vendor will be responsible for the scheduling pickup and drop-off of the survival suits from and to the following address:

Lake Union Dry Dock 1515 Fairview Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

Ship’s crew will have suits palletized and shrink-wrapped for pickup. Vendor needs to palletize and shrink-wrap for return.

6. Period of Performance The contract is requested to commence no later than 12/30/2020, on which day we request the suits be picked up by vendor. Work is requested to be completed and the suits returned to the ship no later than 01/27/2021.

7. Government Furnished Material None

8. Deliverables All data, reports and certificates will be supplied to the vessel’s representative and COR:

9. Additional Work After the initial inspection the Vendor shall submit a Condition Found Report listing all additional service and repair work (labor and material) needed to complete the 3-year inspection process.

The Condition Found Report shall include a pricing breakdown that includes all associated materials and labor. Vendor MUST use the labor rate provided on their original bid submission.

After review and acceptance this additional work shall be awarded as a modification to the base contract. No additional work shall be performed until the vendor receives written acceptance from the contracting officer.

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