Statement_of_work_Polaris_V2_1.pdf

Replace Sponson on Polaris RHIB Boat Marine Operations Center – Atlantic

Statement of Work

January 15, 2025

Presented by:

LT Matthew Chonka

Deputy Chief of Operations

1. Introduction

Marine Operation Center – Atlantic (MOC-A) is a federal facility owned by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The East and Gulf Coast Operations for the NOAA Fleet is located at this facility along with Atlantic Hydrographic Branch. Address to this location is:

NOAA

Marine Operations Center – Atlantic 439 West York St.

Norfolk, VA 23510

2. Scope

The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to detail the requirements to supply and install new sponson to a 15-foot Polaris RHIB.

3. Period of Performance:

The period of performance is within six weeks of awarding the contract.

Alternate dates for period of performance shall not exceed 2 weeks before or after the dates given here, except by mutual agreement. Contract may be canceled by KO without penalty due to lack of appropriated federal funds, unusual/unplanned operational needs. KO will provide notice of any changes at least 24 hours in advance.

4. Supplies, Services and Performance Standards

Supplies/parts

• Replacement tube (sponson) & “dress” the tube by manufacturer as far as practical.

• Dressing as per the pictures included in this document – would include lettering/names

(actual numbers/names TBD at time of order) x2(NOAA MOC-A)(1504)

• Supply various materials (Glue/adhesive) & guidance to attach the tube.

• Repair Kit & Foot Pump

• Crating, shipping & export documentation to:

o Local boat shop for installation if not the same shop

• Assumptions:

o 1100 weight Hypalon material.

o Sponson are to be brand name (Polaris) or of equal quality.

o Color is negotiable, original is grey and orange is possible.

o Installation labor to be provided separate boat shop if sponsons are acquired from manufacture.

o Slight changes to the boat design have been made over the years, specific measurements taken from the boat will need to be provided prior to tube construction to ensure the tube fits the hull properly.

o Lettering/Naming to be provided prior to tube construction. x2 (NOAA MOC- A)(1504) o Any changes to the ‘dressing’ of the tube should be communicated in advance of

PO issuance.

o Any hull damage or corrosion that will affect the mounting of the new sponson will be communicated to the KO/technical expert before repairs are to be made o Materials to complete the attachment would be supplied by manufacture or tube maker, which will include a substrate primer, glue, and both pre-cut and uncut materials for attaching the tube. Solvents & consumables should be supplied locally.

o Hull to tube join is warranted by the installer, the tube itself is warranted by Manufacturer (Manufacturer should have a written warranty)

Installation of sponson

• Invert RHIB hull to up position

• Remove old adhesive and sponson from RHIB

• Clean, sand and prepare all the bonding surfaces for the attachment of the new sponson tabbing.

• Dry fit sponson to RHIB to hull

• Perform tabbing layout and marking

• Adhesive bond all attachment surfaces on hull bottom, new sponson, bottom and transom

• Disposal of old sponson

• Turn RHIB right side up, test for leaks and return to NOAA trailer

Responsibility of NOAA, MOC-A

• Remove motor, running gear, steering controls, fuel tank and console before installer takes procession of boat for repairs

• Have boat on trailer for transport to shop

Ending product should be a fully functional RHIB hull ready to have the motor, running gear, steering controls, fuel tank and console installed by NOAA’s MOC-A crew. This should include our aluminum hull striped of old sponson and adhesive, properly prepared and new sponson installed with correct adhesive. Hull shall be tested for soundness and leaks before returning to NOAA’S MOC-A.

A condition report shall be provided for all items not identified for review or repair.

Reference pictures:

Picture of new boat for reference

5. Place of Performance and Transport

All work shall be completed at an offsite facility determined by the contractor. Offsite facility shall be capable of housing the boat (and possibly the trailer) during the completion of the work describe in Line item 4.

Contractor shall transport boat to place of repair and when completed, return to NOAA, MOC-A facility. NOAA MOC-A facility will have boat hull on trailer and ready for transport. Contractor can either return trailer during boat repair or store during the duration of the repair. Contractor shall return boat and trailer back to NOAA MOC-A when work is completed (using the same trailer).

6. Contracting Officer and Technical Representative:

The Contracting Officer (KO) is the sole person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions, including price.

7. Technical Point of Contact

The Contracting Officer may communicate through, and delivery of services will be coordinated through, the Technical Point of Contact. Close coordination is required to ensure timelines are corrected against any last minute updates. If changes are needed, please contact the Technical Point of Contact as soon as possible. The Technical Point of Contact will be:

LT Matthew Chonka Deputy Chief of Operations Marine Operations Center – Atlantic Phone: 240-463-6939 Email: deputyops.moa@noaa.gov

Thurmond Oliver Facilities Manager

Phone: (240) 460-5334 Email: thurmond.oliver@noaa.gov