Statement_of_Work.pdf

NPS M/V FORT JEFFERSON

FY 23 YARD PLAN

SCOPE OF WORK

The Motor Vessel Fort Jefferson (MVFJ) is a 110’ supply ship owned by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Park. The ship primarily services Dry Tortugas National Park and can be called upon to provide emergency support to other national park units in the southeastern United States and American territories within the Caribbean islands.

The ship was built in Morgan City LA, by Swiftships Inc. and is 20 years old. The hull is aluminum built and powered by triple Caterpillar 3412 mains. The ship is berthed at US Coast Guard Sector Key West FL year-round and transits 70 nm round trips to the Dry Tortugas National Park bi-weekly throughout the year

The vessel operates exclusively in saltwater conditions and open seas. Preventative maintenance is handled by her crew of 3. She receives heavy maintenance work every 2 years, with bottom painting and more thorough service and repairs in drydock at that time. The intent is to complete any deferred heavy maintenance that develops in non-yard years to eliminate any deterioration and damage, and to ensure reliability of operational safety features for passengers and crew onboard.

Scope of work includes recommended and regulatory inspection, cyclic maintenance, overhaul, and component replacement of shipboard components, navigational and communication equipment, safety equipment, running gear, hull integrity, and living accommodations as specified below.

General:

• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) components shall be return to “as new” condition as per manufacturer’s specifications, and all replacement shall be supplied by manufacturer.

At the conclusion of repair/refits all systems shall be in an “as new “condition to stay within compliance, tolerances, and compatibility.

• All refits and equipment replacements must be coordinated with the OEM and technical representative.

• All work shall be accomplished by the contractor’s own work force in an approved boatyard within 400 nautical miles of Key West, Florida.

• Vendor shall provide 24-hour security, 460V or 240V, 200 amp, three phase A/C shore power, and water for duration of yard period. Vendor shall provide any tug, gangway, and fire hoses needed to tender, provide access to and secure vessel.

• All interior of the vessel will be protected (covering on carpets, surfaces/equipment that may be damaged) before work commences.

• Contractor shall permit inspection of work in progress at any time during normal working hours by the Contracting Officer or his/her technical representative. It is anticipated that a government technical representative will remain on site during the performance of the work.

Before haul out, all interior spaces shal be protected from damage from all work being carried out. Cover all floors, walls, ceilings, and machinery.

Mains and Gensets:

--Main Engines: Caterpillar 3412 approx. 9000 hours --Generators: Caterpillar 3304 approx. 20,000 hours --Transmissions: Twin Disc

SHIPYARD SCHEDULE

Haul vessel out of water and re-launch:

Block vessel according to docking plans.

Pressure wash and inspect vessels bottom, waterline to keel.

Block vessel high enough to remove rudders are shafts if needed.

Install ground cable from vessel to ground.

Provide Power to Vessel Exterior Anti Foulant Painting:

All surface preparation, priming, and Antifoulant coat application will be performed to latest International Paint specifications as directed on-site by International Paint representative.

Waterline down pressure wash to keel.

Waterline down renew anti-fouling bottom paint as per International Paints specifications.

Provide labor and material to sand blast and 3 coat paint system all areas.

Apply primer and intermediate and Antifoulant as required.

Correct any overspray issue on superstructure *Current Anti Foulant* Black Seagaurd, Tan Sea Guard Tie Coat, Sea Voyage Red Anti Foulant, Sea Voyage Black Anti Foulant.

Mains & Gensets:

Work on Main Engines and Generators be in compliance and compatibility of Caterpillar, all refits and equipment replacements must be preformed by Caterpillar Qualified Technicians All work shall be accomplished by the vendor’s own work force in an approved manner, by Caterpillar Main Engines

• Replace After Cooler Cores

• Remove Aftercooler Cores, Clean & Pressure Test, Replace all seals

• Replace Coolant

• Replace all hoses and clamps

• Replace Injectors

• Clean Transmission Oil Cooler Cores

• Replace Hydraulic Fuel & Hoses Generators:

• Clean Heat Exchanger Cores

• Replace Nozzles

• Adjust Valve

• Replace Coolant

Chiller Air Conditioning System:

• Remove 9 Existing Air Handlers

• Install 9 Dometic AVZ Chill Water Air Handler, Models AU 12, AU 16, AU 24 Based on Domestic Vendors recommendation to size of Berthing, Saloon, and Galley

• Remove Air Chiller from Engine Room, Replace with Air Chiller, provided by the Government.

MVFJ has this unit in inventory.

Pilot house Windshield Wipers:

Replace windshield wipers with up to date technology. Provide replacement alternatives for owner to select.

Fabricate wiper housing to be waterproof and able to withstand harsh saltwater Conditions.

VHF Radios & Antennas:

Radios / antenna systems currently do not have the range that would be expected of antennas of their height. Replace with VHF radios and antennas of expected range, that is 25 – 30 miles. Test and confirm accuracy for technical representative at sea.

Bomar Hatches Renewal:

Replace 3 Bomar deck hatches. Test for waterproof when properly sealed shut.

Rub Rail Replacement Remove 20’ Section of Rub Rail Replace with New Matching Rub Rail approx. 20’ x 6’ x 6”

Water Maker Replacement Remove existing water maker Replace with new >800GPD Unit

Post-Work Sea Trial There shall be a sea trial of the vessel when the work is considered completed by the technical representative. Trial shall be a minimum 2 hours run in open water conditions at 80% load on all main engines, testing all component features on the vessel as the technical representative requires. At conclusion of last sea trial, if more than one takes place, vessel exterior shall be fresh water / soap cleaned.

Interior Cleaning At conclusion of all work, all interior surfaces shall be professionally cleaned before ship is re-deployed back into the water.