STATEMENT OF WORK FOR FORWARD NR2 MDE HOT OIL FLUSH.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR FORWARD NR2 MDE HOT OIL FLUSH

Project Title: Hot Oil Flush Services for #2 Main Diesel Engine on USCGC FORWARD (WMEC-911) Date: March 2, 2026

1.0 Background

The U.S. Coast Guard requires contractor services to perform a Hot Oil Flush on the #2 Main Diesel Engine (MDE) of the USCGC FORWARD (WMEC-911). This flush is a critical maintenance step required after a center section overhaul and prior to the initial post-overhaul engine start. The work focuses on the ALCO 251 engine platform. The primary purpose is to purge the entire engine lube oil system of any contamination introduced during the overhaul process.

2.0 Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision to perform a complete hot oil flush of the #2 MDE lube oil system aboard the USCGC FORWARD (WMEC-911). This includes the engine sump, internal oil passages, external piping, lube oil cooler, filter housing, and strainers. The scope also includes the removal, cleaning, inspection, pressure setting, and reinstallation of the lube oil system’s full flow relief valves. The contractor is responsible for all logistics.

3.0 Specific Tasks

The contractor shall:

· 3.1 Mobilization: Transport all personnel, flushing oils, tools, and required equipment to the designated place of performance.

· 3.2 Preparation: Isolate the #2 MDE lube oil system and perform necessary disassembly to connect the flushing equipment.

· 3.3 Relief Valve Servicing:

· 3.3.1 Remove the lube oil system’s full flow relief valves from the #2 MDE.

· 3.3.2 Disassemble, clean, and inspect valves for any defects.

· 3.3.3 Set the valves to the correct opening pressures as per OEM specifications.

· 3.3.4 Reinstall the serviced relief valves.

· 3.4 Hot Oil Flush: Circulate heated flushing oil through the #2 MDE lube oil system until sample analysis confirms the system meets required cleanliness standards.

· 3.5 System Restoration: Disconnect flushing equipment and reassemble all engine components and piping on the #2 MDE.

· 3.6 Demobilization: Remove all contractor equipment, materials, and waste from the worksite.

4.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance for this specific task order is from September 15, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The maximum on-site performance period for the work shall not exceed 14 calendar days.

5.0 Place of Performance

· Vessel: USCGC FORWARD (WMEC-911)

· Location: U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth 4000 Coast Guard Blvd Portsmouth, VA 23703

6.0 Contractor Requirements

· 6.1 Personnel: The contractor must provide qualified technicians with demonstrated expertise in servicing ALCO 251 series diesel engines.

· 6.2 Equipment and Materials: The contractor is responsible for furnishing all items required to complete the tasks, including flushing skids, heaters, certified clean hoses, filters, and flushing oil.

· 6.3 Safety: The contractor must adhere to all applicable federal, state, local, and U.S. Coast Guard safety and environmental regulations.

· 6.4 Past Performance: The contractor must provide documented proof of successfully completing a hot oil flush on an ALCO 251 series engine within the last five years. This documentation should be submitted as part of the proposal.

7.0 Government-Furnished Items

The U.S. Coast Guard will provide access to the USCGC FORWARD (WMEC-911) and specifically to the #2 Main Diesel Engine (MDE).

8.0 Point of Contact

For technical inquiries and coordination related to this task order, the point of contact is:

· Name: LT Claire Gilliland

· Phone: 508.367.9123