Updated ABS STATEMENT OF WORK 2022.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING INSPECTION PROGRAM

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

This statement of work is provided in order to contract American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to continue to provide an engineering inspection regime onboard Training Support Vessel Squadron (TSVRON) vessels TSV-1 PREVAIL, TSV-2 HUGO, TSV-3 HUNTER, and TSV-4 NARRAGANSETT, currently homeported at JEB Little Creek, and TSV-5 VINDICATOR, currently moored at Inactive Ships Facility Beaumont TX. The Training Support Vessels are utilized to support Fleet training. The vessels are required to maintain certifications that maintenance is being accomplished and the ships are safe to operate. In 2003 United States Fleet Forces (USFF) and Carrier Strike Group FOUR (CSG-4) the vessels custodian, decided to utilize the same standard used by all non-combatant and commercial vessels, that being ABS oversight, for all vessels operated by CSG-4 in support of Fleet training. PREVAIL, HUGO, HUNTER, and NARRGANSETT have been issued ABS Tonnage certificates, stability documents, and Load Line and Class certifications. VINDICATOR was previously classified under another organization and will have to be inducted into ABS to have the same documents issued. To ensure the ships remain safe to operate the vessels need to remain under ABS oversight. The following specifications outlined the SOW for this project. Any questions regarding this project should be provided to the Contracting Officer.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform all required inspections and surveys as mandated by current ABS rules and regulations:

a. Attend the vessel(s) for Inspections - approximately eight (8) 2-hour visits per quarter, additional when needed, or as deemed necessary. Not to exceed

2. When required, oversee selected maintenance actions to ensure they are performed to ABS standards:

a. Attend the vessel(s) for CMAV - 1 time per week, additional when needed, or as deemed necessary.

3. Ensure that only FULLY QUALIFIED Surveyors, who have been certified by ABS, shall be employed in the performance of any and all work performed under this contract. The highest standard of professional capability is to be maintained throughout the life of this contract.

4. Ensure an accurate database in maintained of all ships inspections and certifications.

5. Report deficient conditions or systems or any other discrepancies that fall under the ABS rules and regulations when noted in inspections and surveys in a timely manner to each ships Master and Chief Engineer, as well as the CSG-4 Port Engineer assigned to that vessel and the CSG-4 Training Support Vessel Squadron Program Manager.

6. Provide oversight, inspection and assistance during all shops industrial availability periods, including major Dry Dock events:

a. Attend the vessel(s) for CMAV - 1 time per week, additional when needed, or as deemed necessary.

b. Attend the vessel(s) for Dry Dock - Daily meeting 2-3 times per week, + 2-3 times per week until finished, + final inspection, additional when needed, or as deemed necessary.

7. Attend the vessel when requested by the vessels Chief Engineer for ABS related matters.

a. Attend the vessel(s) for CASREPS - Initial assessment, + 2-3 times per week until resolved + final inspection, additional when needed, or as deemed necessary.

8. Other actions as required to ensure TSVRON vessels maintain full ABS certifications.

CONTRACT LENGTH: The contract agreement will be for a period of six (6) months form the designated start date.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

LIABILIY: The contractor shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or delay due to any cause beyond their reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of government, strikes, lockouts, fire, explosion, theft, floods, riot, civil commotion, war, malicious mischief, or acts of God.

ACCESS TO THE VESSEL: Contractor personnel shall maintain all required documentation to access military bases and piers.

COMPENSTION:

1. Labor: All compensation for labor is included in the contract price.

2. Parts & Material: All compensation for parts and materials is included in the contract price.

3. Travel: All travel time is included in the contract price.