T-BOAT HONOR FY 27 Draft Spec for RFI.doc

U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY

USCG Training Boat

HONOR

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – DRAFT SPECIFICATION FOR DRYDOCK REPAIRS

U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY

15 MOHEGAN AVE

NEW LONDON, CT 06320

September 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

iii

Revisions Record iv

Consolidated List of References vi

Consolidated List of Government-furnished Property iv

Consolidated List of Critical Inspection Items viii

Principal Characteristics

General Requirements

WORK ITEM 1: Drydock WORK ITEM 2: Temporary Services, Provide WORK ITEM 3: Marine Chemist Services, Provide WORK ITEM 4: General Welding, Provide WORK ITEM 5: Hull Plating, U/W Body, Inspect WORK ITEM 6: Ultrasonic Testing (UT) (150) Shots, Perform WORK ITEM 7: Appendages, U/W, Leak Test WORK ITEM 8: Propellers, Remove, Inspect and Install WORK ITEM 9: Propeller Shafts, Remove, Inspect, And Install WORK ITEM 10: Water Lubricated Shaft Bearings, Renew WORK ITEM 11: Propeller Shaft Seal(s), Renew WORK ITEM 12: Rudder Assembly, Remove, Inspect and Reinstall WORK ITEM 13: Rudder Bearing(s), Renew WORK ITEM 14: Sea Valves, Renew WORK ITEM 15: Sea Strainer, Inspect WORK ITEM 16: Tanks, MP Fuel Service, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 17: Fuel Root Valves, Renew WORK ITEM 18: Exhaust Piping, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 19: Hull Plating Freeboard, Preserve, 100 Percent WORK ITEM 20: Decks - Exterior, Preserve, Non-Skid Broadcast Grit System WORK ITEM 21: Superstructure, Preserve 100 Percent WORK ITEM 22: Stern Tube Interior Surfaces, Preserve, 100 Percent WORK ITEM 23: Rudder Tubes Interior Surfaces, Preserve 100% WORK ITEM 24: Anchor Chain Hawse Pipe, Preserve WORK ITEM 25: Deck Fittings, Inspect WORK ITEM 26: Main Diesel Engine(s), Align WORK ITEM 27: Diesel Tanks, Refuel WORK ITEM 28: Cathodic Protection / Zincs, Renew WORK ITEM 29: Sea Trial Performance, Support, Provide WORK ITEM 30: Bilges, Preserve WORK ITEM 31: Fixed Ballast (Lead Ingots) Encapsulate WORK ITEM 32: Ship Service Diesel Generator, Clean and Inspect WORK ITEM 33: Stern Tube, Renew WORK ITEM 34: Accessible Voids, Inspect WORK ITEM 35: Hull and Structural Plating, 10.21 lb (.250”) Steel Plate, Renew WORK ITEM 36: Anchor Windlass, Inspect and Service WORK ITEM 37: U/W Body, Preserve, 100 percent WORK ITEM 38: U/W Body, Preserve, Partial, Condition A WORK ITEM 39: U/W Body, Preserve, Partial, Condition B WORK ITEM 40: U/W Body, Preserve, Partial, Condition C WORK ITEM 41: Compartment(s) Interior, Lead Dust, Clean

Revisions Record This page is used to record specification revisions, which may have occurred subsequent to a Revision 0 (Rev-0) package. Information listed is intended to provide contractors and field unit personnel a means to ensure all the current specification revision pages are present when reviewing or utilizing this specification package.

NOTE : All work item and paragraph numbers listed above for a given revision correspond to same numbers in the previous revision. This revised specification is self-contained with all of the above listed changes incorporated.

Consolidated List of References

The below-listed documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Approval/publication dates or revision dates/numbers are also identified, to ensure that same document versions are used at the time of specification writing and during contract execution.

COAST GUARD DRAWINGS

COAST GUARD PUBLICATIONS

Coast Guard Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) M10360.3, Jun 2006, Coatings and Colors Manual

Fire Prevention and Response

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), Latest Version, General Requirements

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0450 (SFLC Std Spec 0450), 2022, Electrical Power for Contractor's Tools & Equipment

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0740 (SFLC Std Spec 0740), Latest Version, Welding and Allied Processes

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 5550 (SFLC Std Spec 5550), Latest Version, Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 6310 (SFLC Std Spec 6310), Latest Version, Requirements for Preservation of Ship Structures

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 8634 (SFLC Std Spec 8634), 2022, Drydocking

OTHER REFERENCES

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ANST), SNT-TC-1A

ANSI B4.2-1978 (2009) Preferred Metric Limits and Fits

ASTM International (ASTM) D1330, 2015, Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Gaskets

ASTM International (ASTM) D4138, 2013, Standard Practices for Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Protective Coating Systems by Destructive, Cross-Sectioning Means

Coast Guard Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) M10360.3, Jun 2006, Coatings and Colors Manual

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Part 1915, Jul 2019, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Part 1915, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment

Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-59313, Nov 2003, Thread Compound; Antiseize, Zinc Dust-Petrolatum

MIL-A-18001, May 2005, Anodes, Sacrificial Zinc Alloy (Commercially Accepted - ASTM B418)

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) Surface Preparation Specification No.1 (SSPC-SP 1), 2016, Solvent Cleaning

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) Surface Preparation Specification No.3 (SSPC-SP 3), 2004, Power Tool Cleaning

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) Surface Preparation Standard No. 11 (SSPC-SP 11), 2013, Power-Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC), January 2015, Paint Application Specification No. 2 (PA-2), Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)/NACE International (NACE) 2007, Joint Surface Preparation Standard SSPC-SP 10/NACE No. 2, Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)/NACE International (NACE) Joint Surface Preparation Standard SSPC-SP 7/NACE No.4, 2007, Brush-Off Blast Cleaning

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)/NACE International (NACE) Joint Surface Preparation Standard SSPC-SP WJ-2, 2012, Waterjet Cleaning of Metals – Very Thorough Cleaning

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)/NACE International (NACE) Joint Surface Preparation Standard SSPC-SP WJ-4/NACE WJ-4, 2012, Waterjet Cleaning of Metals – Light Cleaning

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)/NACE-International (NACE) Joint Surface Preparation Standard SSPC-SP 12/NACE No. SSPC-SP 12/NACE No.5, Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Steel & Other Hard Materials by High and Ultrahigh Pressure Water Jetting Prior to Recoating

Consolidated List of Government-furnished Property The following is a list of property, which the Government will furnish. This list supersedes any other material obligations indicated or implied by referenced drawings.

($/Unit)

*Government-loaned property, which shall be returned to the vessel upon completion of the availability.

**New or refurbished equipment that the Government may provide for installation in place of existing equipment.

***Government-furnished property, which is to be supplied by the vessel

Consolidated List of Critical Inspection Items The following is a list of work items, which contain Critical Inspection reports, which the Contractor must complete within the first 25% of the availability contract period (see SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.2.6.5 (Inspection report particulars)):

Principal Characteristics 64’ Training Boat (t-boat)

Physical

hull

Machinery

RPM

tanks

General Requirements

1. SCOPE

1.1 Intent. This standard specification invokes general requirements for conducting boat repairs performed at a commercial contractor’s facility for Coast Guard vessels.

2. REFERENCES

Coast Guard Drawings None

Coast Guard Publications Coast Guard Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) M10360.3 (series), Coatings and Color Manual

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), Latest Version, General Requirements

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0740 (SFLC Std Spec 0740), Latest Version, Welding and Allied Processes

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 5550 (SFLC Std Spec 5550), Latest Version, Fire Prevention and Response

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 6310 (SFLC Std Spec 6310), Latest Version, Requirements for Preservation of Ship Structures

Other References Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Part 1915, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment

NAVSEA Technical Publication T9074-AD-GIB-010/1688, (TP 1688), July 2012, Requirements for Fabrication, Welding, and Inspection of Submarine Structure

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General. The Contractor must conform to all requirements specified in SFLC Std Spec 0000 and in this item, as applicable, during the performance of this availability. The requirements in this WI applies to all work under the scope of this contract, whether explicitly stated in all following work items or not, and to all other work subsequently authorized by changes, modifications, or extensions to the contract.

3.3 Preservation requirements. The Contractor must accomplish all preservation tasks, including touch-ups, in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 6310.

3.3.1 Brand name approval. Ensure that all contractor-furnished coatings are in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 6310, Appendix C (Authorized Coatings for Use on Cutters and Boats).

3.3.2 Coating colors and system color schemes. The Contractor must obtain a written KO authorization to deviate from any coatings required in SFLC Std Spec 6310 Appendix C before work.

3.3.3 In-process quality control measures. The Contractor must abide by all the safety, preservation, and quality control requirements specified in SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.2.4.2 (In-process QC measures for “critical-coated surfaces”).

3.3.3.1 Quality control requirements. The Contractor must abide by the following when performing preservation related inspections. The following measurements must be randomly spaced throughout for the purposes of providing a representation of the entire prepared or coated surface.

3.3.3.1.1 Surface profile measurements. One surface profile measurement must be taken for every 200 square feet for the first 1000 square feet; for each additional 500 square feet or less, one profile measurement must be taken. Profile measurements must be taken in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 6310, paragraph 3.1.8.3 (Surface profile measurements).

3.3.3.1.2 Soluble salt conductivity measurements. 5 conductivity measurements must be taken every 1000 square feet. For submerged (immersed) applications conductivity measurements must not exceed 30 microsiemens/cm. For non-submerged (non-immersed) applications conductivity measurements must not exceed 70 microsiemens/cm. If a conductivity check fails, clean the surface in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 6310, paragraph 3.1.8.5 (Soluble salt removal).

3.3.3.1.3 Coating thickness measurements. Three area measurements must be taken for the first 1000 square feet; for each additional 1000 square feet, perform an additional area measurement. A “measurement” for coating thickness is defined as follows:

· SSPC-PA 2 defines an area measurement as 5 separate spot measurements randomly spaced throughout a 100 square foot area.

· SSPC-PA 2 defines a spot measurement as 3 gage readings and each new gage reading the probe must be moved to a new location within a 1.5-inch diameter circle defining the spot.

3.5 Environmental protection requirements. The Contractor must adhere to the following environmental protection requirements in accordance with the SFLC Stand Spec 0000:

3.5.1 Contractor operated (non USCG) facilities. The Contractor must provide and maintain environmental protection as defined in SFLC Std Spec 0000 Appendix A, Requirements for Environmental Protection at Contractor Operated (Non USCG) Facilities, as applicable, during the performance of this availability. Contractor must plan for and provide environmental protective measures to control pollution that develops during normal practice, as well as plan for and provide environmental protective measures required to correct conditions that develop during the project. Contractor must comply with applicable Federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations in their entirety. Any reference to a specific portion of a Federal, state, or local law, code, ordinance, or regulation in this or any other item must not be construed to mean that relief is provided from any other sections of the law, code, ordinance, or regulation.

3.5.3 Regulatory notifications. The Contractor is responsible for all regulatory notification requirements in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations. In cases where the Coast Guard must also provide public notification, such as storm water permitting, the Contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officer or COR, and if work is being performed at a USCG Facility, the local Facility Engineer or Engineering Officer. The Contractor must submit copies of all regulatory notifications to the Contracting Officer and the local Facility Engineer or Engineering Officer prior to commencement of work activities. Regulatory notifications must be provided for including but not limited to demolition, renovation, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) defined site work, and remediation of controlled substances such as asbestos, hazardous waste, and lead paint.

3.5.5 HW disposal. Contractor must comply with SFLC Std Spec 0000 Appendix A, Requirements For Environmental Protection At Contractor Operated (Non USCG) Facilities for HW disposal.

4. NOTES

4.1 QA inspection forms. QA inspection forms (QA-1 thru QA-5), required in SFLC Std Spec 6310 to be completed and submitted during preservation of “critical-coated surfaces”, are provided at the end of this document.

QA-1 - QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION FORM

(PRESERVATION CHECKLIST)

CHECKPOINT 1 – COATING SYSTEM COMPLIANCE

Ensure all coatings are in compliance with SFLC Std Spec 6310, Appendix C.

CHECKPOINT 2 - PAINT STORAGE

Ensure all coatings are kept at a temperature of 65 to 85°F at all times, unless otherwise specified by the coating mfg.

CHECKPOINT 3 - AMBIENT CONDITIONS

Ensure surface and surrounding temperatures are each between 50 and 90°F for water-containing coatings, and 35 and 95°F for other coatings, unless otherwise specified by the coating manufacturer(s).

Ensure maximum relative humidity (RH) is as follows, from surface preparations through final curing of topcoat: 50% for tanks, voids, and vent plenum; and 85% for all other areas, unless otherwise specified by manufacturer(s).

Ensure surface temperature is at least 5°F above the dew point, unless otherwise specified by the coating mfg.

CHECKPOINT 4 - PRE-SURFACE PREPARATION

Remove surface contaminants (soluble salts, loose rust, mud, and marine growth) with low pressure fresh water wash down (maximum 5,000 psi). If oil and grease are present, perform solvent cleaning, as per SSPC SP-1.

Verify equipment setup, blast media, and surface preparation methods match designated test coupon.

CHECKPOINT 5 - SURFACE PREPARATION

Verify environmental conditions (see CHECKPOINT 3).

Ensure cleanliness of prepared surface is as per specification (i.e.: SSPC SP-11, SP-10, SP WJ-2…).

Verify surface anchor profile using ASTM D4417-Methods B or C against SFLC Std Spec 6310. Conduct profile readings at a minimum of 5 locations for the first 1000-sqft area, and 2 locations for each succeeding 1000-sqft area.

Measure soluble salt conductivity in accordance with SSPC-Guide 15. Conduct 5 measurements per each 1000-sqft area (max. threshold: 70 microsiemens/cm for non-submerged surfaces, 30 microsiemens/cm for submerged surfaces).

CHECKPOINT 6 - PRIMER COAT APPLICATION

Verify environmental conditions (see CHECKPOINT 3).

Verify proper mixing and stand-in (induction) times.

Ensure no paint is applied when the temperature is expected to drop to freezing before the paint has dried.

Ensure surfaces are completely dry, unless otherwise allowed by the coating manufacturer(s).

Verify wet film thickness (WFT) at random, to prevent under or over application. Verify final DFT.

Brush out all runs, sags, drips, and puddles.

Perform visual inspection for holidays and other defects.

CHECKPOINT 7 – STRIPE COAT APPLICATION

Verify environmental conditions (see CHECKPOINT 3).

Ensure overcoating window is as per manufacturer’s instructions.

After primer coat (mist coat after inorganic zinc), brush-apply un-thinned coat of same primer paint over edges, weld seams, cut-outs, and areas of complex geometries @ 3-4 mils wet film thickness (WFT).

CHECKPOINT 8 – TOP COAT APPLICATION

Verify environmental conditions (see CHECKPOINT 3).

Ensure overcoating window is as per manufacturer’s instructions.

Verify proper mixing and stand-in (induction) times, as applicable.

Verify wet film thickness at random, to prevent under or over application.

Brush out all runs, sags, drips, and puddles.

CHECKPOINT 9 – FINAL INSPECTION

Verify final system dry film thickness. Conduct 5 sets of 3 readings for each of the first 3 100-sqft areas, followed by 5 sets of 3 readings for each succeeding 1000-sqft area.

Ensure that system cure is in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation for intended service.

Ensure potable water tank exhaust ventilation is maintained continuously from and during coating application through final system cure, to exhaust all solvent to the atmosphere and to prevent solvent entrapment.

For immersion coatings (including tank U/W body), record date and time of the following events:

Final coat application: _____/_____; Return to service or removal from environment controls: _____/_____

CHECKPOINT 10 – RECORD KEEPING

Complete, sign, and submit all provided QA Inspection Forms.

QA-2 - QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION FORM

(ENVIRONMENTAL READINGS)

Use one sheet for each activity. Record conditions every four hours from before surface preparation to application of final coating system coat.

| DP - Surface |

QA-3a - QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION FORM

(SURFACE PROFILE LOG FOR PROFILE MEASUREMENTS IAW ASTM D4417-METHOD-C)

Abrasive Manufacturer:

Abrasive Sieve Size:

Place surface profile replica tapes in the spaces provided below, to serve as permanent QA record. Maintain a separate log for each location. When an area is divided into separate sections, maintain a separate log for each section.

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QA-3b - QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION FORM

(SURFACE PROFILE LOG FOR PROFILE MEASUREMENTS IAW ASTM D4417-METHOD-B)

Abrasive Manufacturer:

Abrasive Sieve Size:

Record measurements taken in the spaces provided below, to serve as permanent QA record. Maintain separate log for each location. When an area is divided into separate sections, maintain a separate log for each section.

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QA-4 - QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION FORM

(SURFACE SOLUBLE SALT CONDUCTIVITY LOG)

SOLUBLE SALT CONDUCTIVITY Measurements IAW SSPC-GUIDE 15.

QA-5 - QUALITY ASSURANCE DATA FORM

(COATING THICKNESS)

(Use one sheet for each sequence)

Dry Film Thickness (DFT) Measurements IAW SSPC-PA 2.

*BASE METAL READING (BMR)

*Required, If Magnetic Pull-Off (Type I/Banana) Gauge Is Used.

Location (Frame Reference):

Avg.

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Avg.

Location (Frame Reference):

Avg.

4.2 Tank and Void Assessment form.

WORK ITEM 1: Drydock

· 1. SCOPE

1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to drydock the vessel, undock the vessel, and perform various drydocking-related tasks.

1.2 Government-furnished property.

None.

· 2. REFERENCES

Coast Guard Drawings None.

Coast Guard Publications Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 8634 (SFLC Std Spec 8634), 2022, Drydocking

Other References None.

· 3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General.

3.1.1 CIR. The Contractor must submit a CIR for the inspections listed in the following paragraph(s):

· None.

3.1.2 Tech Rep.

Not applicable.

3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection).

3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor must handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences). Known interferences include, but are not limited to the following:

· Anchor assembly

· Load conditions

· U/W body appendages

3.4.1 Blocking. The Contractor must facilitate docking the vessel in designated block position by arranging keel and side blocks and ensuring minimum block heights as shown on the vessel's docking plan. Keel blocks are to be placed at the following frames; 3, 12, 23, 30 and 34, and side blocks supports arranged at frames 8, 14, 26, and 38.

Table 1 – Blocking

AWARENESS

3.5.2.1 If the alternate blocking arrangement interferes with U/W hull plate inspection or 100% preservation of U/W body surfaces required under separate work items in this specification package, the Contractor must include a plan of how inspection/preservation will be accomplished. Plan must include any modifications necessary to the prescribed docking plan including removing, shifting, repositioning blocks, or fleeting the vessel at no additional cost to the Government.

3.6 Planned availability, immediate work and routine inspections. The Contractor must perform designated routine drydocking work, in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 8634, paragraph 3.5.4 (within twenty four hours after docking). The Contractor must clean the entire underwater hull from the upper edge of the boot top down, including sea chest gratings, sea chest interiors, fairwaters, rope guards, rudder, shaft strut, and zinc anodes, as applicable. The Contractor must remove all marine growth, fouling, salt, and dirt from the underwater hull by High Pressure Fresh Water Wash, using a minimum pressure at the nozzle of 3,500 psi and maximum pressure of 7,000 psi. Complete the hull cleaning before marine growth hardens. Removal of gratings is not required.

3.6.1 Upon the COR convening the Coast Guard Underwater Hull Inspection Board (UWHIB), the Contractor must facilitate and participate in the UWHIB inspections of the underwater hull. The Contractor must provide a designated hull repair supervisor to accompany the UWHIB and mark on the hull proposed repairs areas, as necessary.

3.7 Fuel offloading. The Contractor must be aware that fuel offloading is not mandatory to drydock the vessel.

3.8 Fleeting. Not required.

· 4. NOTES

4.1 Arrival conditions. The COR will advise the Contractor of the actual tank and draft readings when the vessel arrives, and will discuss with the Contractor any liquid loading changes necessary.

WORK ITEM 2: Temporary Services, Provide

1. SCOPE

1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to provide temporary services for the duration of the contract performance period.

1.2 Government-furnished property.

None.

2. REFERENCES

Coast Guard Drawings None

Coast Guard Publications Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 8635 (SFLC Std Spec 8635), 2022, Temporary Services

Other References None

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General.

3.1.1 CIR.

None.

3.1.2 Tech Rep.

Not applicable.

3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection).

3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor must handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences).

3.2 Services. The Contractor must provide temporary services for the duration of the contract performance period at the Contractor's facility or the vessel's home pier as applicable, in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 8635.

3.2.4 Electrical shore power. Provide electrical shore power to the vessel as listed in Table I – Vessel Shore Tie Electrical Requirements and in accordance with paragraph 3.3.5 (Electrical Power) of SFLC Std Spec 8635.

3.2.4.1 Provide electrical shore power anytime the vessel is waterborne.

3.2.4.2 If the COR establishes that there is no need for continuous electrical shore power while vessel is drydocked, the contractor must ensure that the following requirements are maintained.

· The Contractor must provide electrical shore power anytime the ambient air temperature is expected to falls below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (for engine block heaters).

· The Contractor must ensure that the vessel’s batteries maintain the required charge throughout the availability.

TABLE 1- VESSEL SHORE TIE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.2.5 Hull grounding straps. Connect hull grounding straps in accordance with paragraph 3.3.6 (Hull Grounding Straps) of SFLC Std Spec 8635.

3.3 Extended temporary services. If the performance period of the contract is extended by the KO, the Contractor must continue to provide all temporary services as specified herein for the extension period.

4. NOTES

This section is not applicable to this work item.

WORK ITEM 3: Marine Chemist Services, Provide

1. SCOPE

1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to provide marine chemist services

1.2 Government-furnished property.

None.

2. REFERENCES

Coast Guard Drawings None

Coast Guard Publications Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements

Other References Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Part 1915, Jul 2019, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General.

3.1.1 CIR.

None.

3.1.2 Tech Rep.

Not applicable.

3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection).

3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor must handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences).

3.2 Provide Marine Chemist. The Contractor must provide a certified marine chemist services in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.1.2 (Confined or enclosed space entry and hot work).

3.2.1 The Contractor must maintain safe conditions, in accordance with 29 CFR 1915.15, for the duration of the contract.

4. NOTES

This section is not applicable to this work item.

WORK ITEM 4: General Welding, Provide

1. SCOPE

1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to provide general welding and requirements for the Contractor to complete repairs at the designated areas listed in Table 1.

table 1 – REPAIR AREAS

1.2 Government-furnished property.

None.

2. REFERENCES

Coast Guard Drawings

None

Coast Guard Publications Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0740 (SFLC Std Spec 0740), 2022, Welding and Allied Processes

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 6310 (SFLC Std Spec 6310), 2022, Requirements for Preservation of Ship Structures

Other References None

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General.

3.1.1 CIR.

None.

3.1.2 Tech Rep.

None.

3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection).

3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor shall handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences).

3.2 Requirement. The Contractor shall provide general welding, including but not limited to, fabrication, brazing, inspection, plate renewal, crack repair, overlay, and associated processes on Coast Guard vessels and equipment in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0740.

3.2.1 The Contract shall complete the below weld repairs;

· Crop and Renew Lifeline Support Stanchions.

· Renew 29 Total Lifeline Support Stanchions located on the Port, STBD sides and stern. The current lifeline cables can be reused. New supports are to be the same configuration and design

· Handrail, Fwd Pilothouse

· Crop and renew welded handrail mounted to the front exterior of the pilothouse. Fabricate and install new handrail to match existing configuration and design.

· MDE/SSDG Sea Suction Manifold Fabrication

· Remove Main Diesel Engine water supply manifold located at frame 24 - 25 in the engine room. Fabricate a new water manifold to match the existing manifold configuration and design. Renew piping, all flanges and reinstall with new flange gaskets.

· Electrical Shoretie Mounting Plate

· Disconnect electrical shortie supply cabling, remove existing electrical shortie inlet mounting plate, fabricate new mounting plate to match the existing plate thickness and design. Install new mounting plate using new gasket and fasteners.

· Exhaust Stack Drain Pipe

· Crop existing exhaust stack drain piping. Weld steel plating to cap the existing inlet and outlet ports. Drill two (2) ½” drain holes in upper stack skirting.

· Head Deck Plating; Crop and renew steel deck in head (above engine room). Aprox 9 sqft to be replaced.

3.3 Bidding. The Contractor shall ensure for bidding purposes this specification will be broke down by the following:

· One linear foot of welding/brazing.

· Four square inches of clad/overlay welding.

· One hour of fabrication.

· One square foot of plate renewal.

Table 1 – plate type

3.4 Touch-up preservation, general. The Contractor shall prepare and coat all new and disturbed exterior and interior surfaces, as applicable, to match existing adjacent surfaces in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 6310, paragraph 3.1.13 (Touch-ups and minor coating repairs.)

4. NOTES

This section is not applicable to this work item.

WORK ITEM 5: Hull Plating, U/W Body, Inspect

1. SCOPE

1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to inspect/survey the vessel’s Under Water (U/W) hull plating, including U/W appendages and coating system.

1.2 Government-furnished property.

None.

2. REFERENCES

Coast Guard Drawings None.

Coast Guard Publications Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements

Other References The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC), January 2015, Paint Application Specification No. 2 (PA-2), Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General.

3.1.1 CIR. The Contractor must submit a CIR for the inspections listed in the following paragraph:

3.2 Inspection

3.1.2 Tech Rep.

Not applicable.

3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection).

3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor must handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences).

3.2 Inspection. The Contractor must Submit A CIR. The Contractor must accompany the Underwater Hull Inspection Board (UWHIB) in the performance of the below inspection tasks, as applicable. The Contractor must provide the following, to facilitate the UWHIB in assessing the condition of the designated U/W hull components and systems:

· A hull repair supervisor and a marker.

· Temporary staging and other necessary equipment, as applicable, for ensuring safe access to all areas of the U/W hull.

3.2.1 Hull plating.

3.2.1.1 The Contractor must inspect the condition of the hull plating for the presence of marine growth, deformation, and any evidence of major corrosion or electrolytic action.

3.2.1.2 The Contractor must inspect the hull and keel areas, report on the condition of butt-welded seams, doubler plates, lap seams, and for any signs of damaged plating or unusual waviness in the plating.

3.2.2 Sea chests and all other cooling system intake components. The Contractor must inspect all sea chests, hull openings, and grates for general appearance, loose, damaged, or missing grates, loose or missing fasteners, condition of sea strainers and lockwire on bolts, marine growth on grating slots, and any obstructions in the openings that might prevent proper suction and discharge of water.

3.2.3 Rudders. The Contractor must check general condition, condition around the drain plugs, and check for pitting, if any, on the leading and trailing edges.

3.2.4 Propeller and shaft associated components. The Contractor must inspect the condition of propellers for signs of corrosion, pitting, erosion, fouling, cracks, dings, and nicks by side and blade; inspect fairwaters, rope guards, shafts, and mechanical seals - look for missing screws, physical damage to the blades, pitting, condition of dunce caps, and condition of securing devices.

3.2.5 Transducers. The Contractor must check general condition for cuts, cracks, corrosion, and surface defects around the openings. Check transducer securing nuts for tightness, and inspect cables for chafing and other damage.

3.2.6 Zinc anodes.

3.2.6.1 The Contractor must remove all marine growth and oxide coating from all hull, rudder, shaft strut, sea chest, and thruster tunnel zinc anodes, as applicable, using a light-wire brush.

3.2.6.2 The Contractor must visually inspect all zinc anodes; check the soundness of mounting strap and stud welds, missing fasteners, and percentage of remaining material.

3.2.7 Coating system inspections. The Contractor must accomplish the below inspections, in conjunction with the underwater hull inspection conducted by the Underwater Hull Inspection Board (UWHIB). Document the condition found as “Partial - Condition A”, “Partial - Condition B”, “Partial Condition C”, or “100%”, as applicable (see 4.1 (Definitions)). Submit a CFR.

3.2.7.1 Visual. Perform a visual inspection of the existing U/W body coating system.

3.2.7.2 Dry film thickness (DFT) measurements. Take total DFT measurements of the U/W body coating system, in accordance with SSPC-PA 2.

4. NOTES

4.1 Definitions.

4.1.1 "Partial – Condition A”: The condition that exists where the substrate is exposed in up to 33% of the entire U/W body.

4.1.2 "Partial - Condition B": The condition that exists where the anticorrosive (AC) undercoating system has incurred damage, but, the u/w body hull substrate is not exposed in any location.

4.1.3 "Partial - Condition C”: The condition that exists where damage is confined to the antifoulant (AF) topcoating; the epoxy undercoating system is not exposed in any location.

4.1.4 "100%”: The condition that exists where more than 33% of the U/W body hull substrate is exposed.

4.2 UWHIB convention. The COR will convene the UWHIB as soon as possible after the vessel has been dry-docked and before any work (except U/W hull cleaning/wash down) is performed on the U/W hull and appendages.

WORK ITEM 6: Ultrasonic Testing (UT) (150) Shots, Perform

1. Scope

1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to take 150 UT shots at locations designated by the Coast Guard Inspector.

1.2 Government-furnished property.

None.

2. REFERENCES

COAST GUARD DRAWINGS

None

COAST GUARD PUBLICATIONS

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0740 (SFLC Std Spec 0740), 2022, Welding and Allied Processes

OTHER REFERENCES

None

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General.

3.1.1 CIR. The Contractor shall submit a CIR for the inspections listed in the following paragraph(s):

· 3.3 Reporting.

3.1.2 Tech Rep.

None.

3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection).

3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor shall handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences).

3.2 Ultrasonic thickness measurement. The Contractor shall perform a total of 150 thickness measurements. 100 measurements in locations equally spaced along the entire UW hull surface in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000 and SFLC Std Spec 0740 and 50 measurements in locations designated by the Coast Guard inspector.

3.3 Reporting. The Contractor shall submit a CIR on contractor provided report labeling location of all readings and UW hull appendages. The 50 measurements in locations designated by the Coast Guard inspector may be on a separate report. The report shall list the designed hull plating thickness and highlight any readings 75% and less of the designed thickness.

4. NOTES

WORK ITEM 7: Appendages, U/W, Leak Test

1. SCOPE

1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to perform leak test of the U/W appendages.

1.2 Government-furnished property.

None.

2. REFERENCES

Coast Guard Drawings None.

Coast Guard Publications Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0740 (SFLC Std Spec 0740), 2022, Welding and Allied Processes

Other References ASTM International (ASTM) D5363, 2016, Standard Specification for Anaerobic Single-Component Adhesives (AN)

MIL-S-45180, 1998, Sealing Compound, Gasket, Hydrocarbon Fluid and Water Resistant

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General.

3.1.1 CIR. The Contractor must submit a CIR for the inspections listed in the following paragraph(s):

· 3.2 Leak test.

· 3.4 Appendage air test.

3.1.2 Tech Rep.

Not applicable.

3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection).

3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor must handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences).

3.2 Leak test. In the presence of the Coast Guard Inspector, the Contractor must accomplish the following tasks for all appendages as designated in Table 1 below, using the Coast Guard drawings listed in Section 2 (References) as guidance:

· Remove and dispose of all existing plugs (e.g. drain plugs, fill/vent plugs), as applicable.

· Submit a CIR noting any liquids draining from any of the appendages – indicating the presence of a leak.

· Dispose of any drained liquids in accordance with all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

3.3 Plug renewal. Upon completion of all work on appendages, the Contractor must accomplish the following tasks:

· Chase the hull insert threads of all plugs.

· Renew all stainless steel, Type 316 and Monel plugs (as applicable) in place of those removed.

· Coat new plugs prior to installation with a sealing and locking compound conforming to ASTM D5363-AN0123 or a flexible joint compound conforming to MIL-S-45180, Type II.

TABLE 1 – PLUGS FOR U/W APPENDAGES

3.4 Appendage air test. The Contractor must accomplish the following tasks for any appendage from the above list designated by the Coast Guard Inspector, with an approved Change Request resulting from the CIR from paragraph 3.2:

· Perform an air test of the appendage, in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0740, Appendix C.

· Submit a CIR.

4. NOTES

This section is not applicable.

WORK ITEM 8: Propellers, Remove, Inspect and Install

1. SCOPE

1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to remove, inspect and install the propellers selected in Table 1.

table 1 – propellers

2. REFERENCES

Coast Guard Drawings None.

Coast Guard Publications Coast Guard Technical Publication (TP) 3345, SWBS 245, Oct 2006, Manufacturer’s Instruction Book- SWBS Groups 075-259, Section A, Propellers

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements

Other References None

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General.

3.1.1 CIR.

None.

3.1.2 Tech Rep.

None.

3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection).

3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor must handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences).

3.2 Government-furnished property. The government reserves the right to provide materials, property, and items when a benefit to the US Coast Guard can be obtained.

3.3 Operational test - initial. Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor must witness Coast Guard Personnel perform an initial operational test of the propulsion system, to demonstrate existing operational condition.

3.4 Removal. The Contractor must remove the propeller selected in Table 1. Ensure the propeller is clearly identifiable to the equipment from which it was removed. Contractor must retain all other hardware for propeller installation.

3.5 Inspection. The Contractor must send out the propeller(s) for scanning IAW ISO 484 Class II. If propellers do not meet Class II standards, submit CFR. If a change request is authorized, repair propeller to Class II standards.

3.6 Installation. The Contractor must install the propeller IAW manufacturers specifications.

3.6.1 Propeller hub fitting check. In the presence of the Coast Guard Inspector and with the key in place, the contractor must check the fit of the propeller hub bore to the shaft taper.

3.6.1.1 The Contractor must obtain a uniform fit of 80 percent contact over the taper, with a slightly heavier fit on the larger end. Heating the shaft taper to compensate for a poor fit is not allowed.

3.6.1.2 If the fit is less than 80 percent, hand grinding and stone grinding of the propeller hub bore are recommended techniques to achieve the required fit.

3.7 Location Inscription. When 80 percent fit has been obtained, the Contractor must make a small inscription on the shaft to mark the propeller location and use this mark as a reference in final assembly.

3.8 Cleaning. Prior to final assembly, the propeller bore and shaft taper surfaces must be clean and free of bluing, lubricants, dirt, foreign particles, or any other substance, which would hinder moving the propeller along the taper. Install the propeller with dry metal-to-metal contact to obtain the maximum frictional force for torque transmission.

3.9 Final assembly. With the propeller installed on the taper in the same position as when fitted, install the propeller nut and drive up the propeller until it is advanced forward about 1/16th of an inch beyond the inscribed mark as specified in 3.6 (Location inscription). Lock the nut in place with an appropriate locking device.

3.9.1 Propeller nut installation. Secure the propeller nuts and jam nuts without lubrication. Do not use a hammer or driving tool to tighten studs and nuts. Renew all cotter pins.

3.10 Operational test – post repairs. After completion of work, the Contractor must thoroughly test, in the presence of the Coast Guard Inspector and demonstrate the propulsion system to be in satisfactory operating condition. Submit a CFR.

4. NOTES

4.1 Coast Guard Personnel. Coast Guard Personnel must operate all shipboard machinery and equipment.

WORK ITEM 9: Propeller Shafts, Remove, Inspect, And Install

1. SCOPE

1.1 Intent. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to remove, inspect, and install the propeller shaft(s) selected in Table 1.

table 1 – vessel Propeller Shafts

Propeller Shaft, Center (MDE)

None

2. REFERENCES

Coast Guard Drawings None Coast Guard Publications Coast Guard Technical Publication (TP) 3345, SWBS 079-259, Oct 2006, Manufacturer’s Instruction Book

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2022, General Requirements

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0740 (SFLC Std Spec 0740), 2022, Welding and Allied Processes

Other References None

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General.

3.1.1 CIR. The Contractor must submit a CIR for the inspections listed in the following paragraph(s):

· 3.3.4 Bearings Clearances.

· 3.4.2 Shaft Seals.

· 3.5 Shaft Measurements.

· 3.6 Shaft straightness.

· 3.7 Shaft keyways.

· 3.8 Non-Destructive Inspection.

3.1.2 Tech Rep.

None.

3.1.3 Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection).

3.1.4 Interferences. The Contractor must handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences). Known interferences include, but are not limited to the following:

· Shaft coupling guard

· Framing

· Shaft cooling hose

3.2 Operational test, initial. Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor must witness Coast Guard personnel perform an initial operational test of all items or shipboard devices to be disturbed, used, repaired, or altered, to demonstrate existing operational condition.

3.3 Removal. The Contractor must remove the propulsion shaft selected in Table 1 in accordance with…