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SMALL BUSINESS

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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

R3F LCF MV Kenneth Eddy Dry-Dock

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

The Government intends to award one firm-fixed price commercial service contract. The award will be based on low-price that meets all requirements. Prospective offerors must complete the information below.

Completion Date: ______________________

Unique Entity Identifier: ___________________________

TAX ID: ________________________

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective September 26, 2018 and in accordance with FAR 4.1102, offerors are required to have an active registration at http://www.SAM.gov at the time an offer or quotation is submitted, to include completion of electronic representations and certifications.

Please note, as of April 2018, GSA's System for Award Management (SAM) system is requiring new registrations and renewals of existing registrations to submit an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator. The notarized letter is not to be submitted to the Huntington Contracting Office as it is not our requirement. Contact the supporting Federal Service Desk at http://www.fsd.gov, or by telephone at 866-606-8220 (toll free) or 334-206-7828 (internationally) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET), for FREE assistance.

Effective June 29, 2018 vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter. However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 days of activation or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM. Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier. Vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible in order to be considered for contract awards. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM. To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

Policy Alert 23-016 - Verification of Eligibility of Small Business Joint Ventures: A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, in accordance with 52.204-8(d) and 52.212-3(b) for the following categories:

(A) Small business;

(B) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

(C) Women-owned small business (WOSB) under the WOSB Program;

(D) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business under the WOSB Program; or

(E) Historically underutilized business zone small business.

Please direct all questions to Bradley Adkins at (304) 399-5270 or Bradley.d.adkins@usace.army.mil.

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CONTRACTOR FEEDBACK. Help us in BUILDING STRONG. Please provide us with your feedback, comments and recommendations for improvement by visiting our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at:

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ALL RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/FEDEX delivery of hard copies and or CD-ROMs are not authorized. Facsimile submission is not authorized. The Offeror's proposal must be received by the Government by the date/time specified in the solicitation. Electronic Proposal Submission is required through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module https://piee.eb.

mil/

In order to submit an offer in the PIEE Solicitation Module, a vendor account must be created with the Proposal Manager Role.

It is recommended that the user's e-mail address in PIEE match the e-mail address on file in sam.gov.

Instructions on how to create a vendor account will be posted to sam.gov and can be located at:

https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/cms/sites/default/files/resources/2021-08/PIEE%20Solicitation%20Module%20Vendor% 20Access%20Instructions_0.pdf

Instructions on how to submit an offer will be posted to sam.gov and can be located at: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol /Posting_Offer.pdf

System for Award Management (SAM) solicitation notices will now include an accessible link of the posting in PIEE.

Solicitation attachments will no longer by included in SAM.gov; however, they will be available for download in the Solicitation Module.

NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the File Description.)

Upload Completion & Deadline: Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on the solicitation document. The time & date of proposal receipt will be the upload completion / delivery time & date recorded within PIEE Solicitation Module site. Do not assume that electronic submission will occur instantaneously. Large files (e.g. 10MB or more) will take some time to upload. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes--this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with

FAR 15.208.

Should you require further assistance, the APEX Accelerators program is available. This program provides the education and training that all businesses need to become capable of participating in DoD procurements and it is FREE to use. To find your local APEX Accelerator follow the link at: https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS/OFFERORS: In accordance with DFARS 204.7302, Contractors and subcontractors are required to provide adequate security on all covered contractor information systems.

Contractors are required to implement National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 by inclusion of clause at 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber incident Reporting, are required at time of award to have at least a Basic NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment that is current (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation).

SPRS provides storage and access to the NIST SP 800-171 assessment scoring information. To access the NIST SP 800-171 Assessments module, users must be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) https://piee.eb.mil/ and be approved for access to Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

The NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology is located at: https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/cyber/safeguarding.

html#nistSP800171

Vendor Help and Training Tutorials are available at SPRS - NIST SP 800-171 (disa.mil)

Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

U.S. Department of Labor Veterans employment: www.vets.gov/

Federal veteran employment information: www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx

Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS): http://www.dol.gov/vets/

Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: http://benefits.va.gov/vow/

U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index: https://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

Hiring Our Heroes initiative: www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

Guide to Hiring Veterans: www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_- _guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

MV KENNETH EDDY DRYDOCK AND REPAIRS

PW-1 Description of Work - General

These specifications cover the requirement for dry-dock and repair of the Government owned and operated MV Kenneth Eddy.

The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, equipment, and performing all operations required to make repairs to the vessel as specified herein. Work includes dry docking the vessel, pressure washing the hull, inspecting and repairing/replacing the drive shaft packing glands, rudder, cutlass, and strut bearings and seals, engine heads, complete 15,000-hour inspection and report findings for the main Caterpillar engines, and replace port gearbox clutches.

Please refer to the specifications below for full Performance Work Statement. The principal dimensions and physical data for the vessel are shown below:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Hull Length Overall: 125' -1"

Beam (Molded): 35' -2"

Ready Draft (Molded): 4' -0"

Draft: 8' -1"

Displacement, @ 75% Tankage: 453 L Tons

Material: All Welded Steel

a) General vessel arrangements and details are included in the file named "MV Kenneth Eddy".

b) Wherever the term "Vessel" is used in these specifications, it is understood to refer to the MV Kenneth Eddy along with its normal appurtenances, equipment, and supplies.

c) Wherever the term "Dry-dock" is used in these specifications, it is understood to refer to removing the vessel from water to be worked on, and this may be accomplished using a variety of methods including marine railways.

d) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary facilities for and shall bear the expense of any movement of the vessel while it is in their possession.

e) While the vessel is in the Contractor's possession, the Contractor shall be responsible for any loss or damages to the vessel.

f) Removal and/or relocation of any parts, equipment, fluids, etc., for interference or access shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Similarly, all interference and access removals shall be reinstalled by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

Any damage resulting from removal or relocation of parts, equipment, etc., shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.

g) The Contractor's work shall comply with ABS "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels" and USCG "Rules and Regulations for Subchapter I, Vessels" as found in the Code of Federal Regulations (Title 46, CFR).

PW-2 Technical Questions (AFTER AWARD)

Technical POC

Michael Bostic

Cell: 629-286-5951

Email: michael.f.bostic@usace.army.mil

PW-3 Contract Duration

The duration shall be from the date of award through January 31, 2026. All subject work shall be completed within this time. If there are long lead items necessary to complete this scope of work the Contractor shall communicate this information to the Contracting Officer during the pre-work conference. The Corps of Engineers will deliver and pick up the MV Kenneth Eddy within 25 river miles of Paducah, KY on the Ohio, Cumberland, or Tennessee rivers. Any quotes received that require work to be performed outside of 25 river miles will be considered nonresponsive.

NOTE: Potential contractors may suggest alternate commencement and completion dates for consideration by the Contacting Officer prior to award, although these dates may not be accepted if not feasible.

a) Pre-Work Conference - The Contractor can request a pre-work conference with the Contracting Officer prior to the commencement of work. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the contract requirements including the documents needed for Government review and approval prior to the start of any work.

b) Commencement - Work upon the vessel shall commence no later than fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of Award. The Contractor shall submit all pre-work submittals during this time to the COR (Contracting Officer Representative.) Refer to section "Commencement of Work" for details on the pre-work submittals required for this contract. Transportation or work upon the vessel shall not commence until Government approval of pre-work submittals has been issued to the Contractor.

PW-4 Vessel Inspection by Prospective Offerors

Offerors are advised and encouraged to inspect the vessel prior to submittal of their offers. To arrange for an inspection contact Michael Bostic, cell 629-286-5951, during normal business hours. Normal business hours are 0730-1600 CT, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays as identified below. When one of the holidays below falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the holiday. When one of the holidays below falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the holiday.

New Year's Day (January 1st)

Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January)

President's Day (3rd Monday in February)

Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)

Juneteenth (June 19th)

Independence Day (July 4th)

Labor Day (1st Monday in September)

Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October)

Veterans Day (November 11th)

Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)

Christmas Day (December 25th)

Price Breakout Schedule

Line Item: Line Description: Unit Quantity Cost

0001 Dry Dock Job 1 $__________________

0002 Pressure Wash Job 1 $__________________

0003 Ballast Tanks Job 1 $__________________

0004 Rudders Job 1 $__________________

0005 Propulsion Assembly Job 1 $___________________

0006 Anodes Job 1 $__________________

0007 Audio Gauge Job 1 $__________________

0008 Hull Repairs Job 1 $__________________

0009 Cylinder Head Job 1 $__________________

0010 15,000 Hour Inspection Job 1 $__________________

0011 Port Gearbox Clutches Job 1 $__________________

0012 Gas-Free Area Job 1 $__________________

Total: $______________

MV KENNETH EDDY TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

TP-1 Dry-Dock (Line Item 0001)

Dry-dock shall include all costs in connection with any movement of the vessel while at the drydock' facility, insurance, security, wharfage, tonnage, dockage, shifting on dock, lay days, mooring lines, shore power, and similar expense.

The Contractor shall dry-dock the vessel in accordance with drawing titled "DRY DOCKING PLAN". The Contractor shall be responsible for properly positioning the supporting blocks so that the vessel will not be damaged. The blocks shall be set to bear on frames or bulkheads of the hull, and the vessel shall be supported with the bottom of the hull high enough above the ground to allow all work to be accomplished. The areas under the vessel shall be kept clean and free of expended blasting abrasives, scrap metal, water, scrap lumber, and other debris. All air hoses, water hoses, and electrical extension cables on or about the vessel shall be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. The Contractor shall remove and relocate dry-docking blocks and/or supports or refloat and re-dry dock the vessel as needed at no additional cost to the Government to complete work. Prior to doing so, the Contractor shall notify the COR of the plan to relocate the blocks to adequately support the vessel.

As part of dry-docking the vessel, shore power shall be provided for the duration of the contract. Minimum shore power provided shall be 480 volts AC, 3-phase, 100-amp service. A hard wired or plug and receptacle shore power connection shall be made by shipyard personnel that correct phasing is achieved. Access to the vessel once on dock will be by conventional stairs or scaffolding secured at the main deck.

TP-2 Pressure Wash (Line Item 0002)

The Contractor shall pressure wash hull and all underwater components from the deck edge down. All marine growth shall be removed to allow for visual and NDT inspection of the hull.

TP-3 Ballast Tanks (Line Item 0003)

The Contractor shall drain all raw water ballast tanks, clean, and dry areas in preparation for a U. S. Coast Guard Subchapter M inspection. The Contractor shall document any damage, leaks, and/or extensive corrosion outside this scope of work and submit the findings with a repair plan and a cost estimate for repairs to the Contracting Office Representative within (2) two calendar days from discovery. The Government will be responsible for coordinating the USCG Subchapter M inspection between the USCG and the Contractor.

TP-4 Rudders (Line Item 0004)

The Contractor shall remove all four (4) steering, all four (4) flanking rudder assemblies and inspect the following components for damage or wear.

a) Tiller Hub Locknuts

b) Outboard Tiller Hubs

c) Inboard Tiller Hubs

d) Tiller Hub Base Plates

e) Wear Bearings

f) Upper Bearings

g) Rudder Tubes

h) Lower Bearings

i) Shaft Seals

j) Seal Retaining Rings

k) Rudder Stock and Journals

l) Tiller Hub Key and Keyway

m) Rudder Blades

The Contractor shall furnish new or repair any damaged or out of tolerance components back to the manufacturer's specification as noted on attached drawings 556-D612-01 and 556-D612-02 in file R3F LCF MV Kenneth Eddy Dry-Dock Drawings-16 July 25.

The Contractor shall test the operation of each rudder assembly prior placing back in service. Any troubleshooting needed to resolve potential issues with the operation of each rudder will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Proper operation of the rudders shall be demonstrated to the Government representative prior to acceptance.

TP-5 Propulsion Assembly (Line Item 0005)

The Contractor shall remove both propellers, shafts, shaft assemblies and inspect the following components for damage or wear.

a) Cutlass Bearings

b) Shaft Packing Glands

c) Strut Bearings

d) Strut Bearings

e) Bearing Bolting Flanges

f) Stern Tubes

g) Stuffing Box Bolting Flanges

h) Stuffing Boxes

i) Gear Companion Couplings

j) Coupling Retaining Plates

k) Rope Guards

l) Propeller Nuts

m) Propeller Keys

n) Companion Keys

o) All Related Attaching Hardware

p) Propellers

q) Propeller Shafts

The Contractor shall furnish new or repair any damaged or out of tolerance components back to the manufacturer's specification as noted on attached drawing 556-D610-01 in file R3F LCF MV Kenneth Eddy Dry-Dock Drawings-16 July 25.

The Contractor shall complete a visual inspection and non-destructive test (NDT) on both propellers to ensure each meet the manufacturer's original specifications. The Contractor shall submit the NDT findings to the Government representative within 2 days of receiving the results.

If repairs are required, the Contractor shall document and submit the findings, a repair plan, and a cost estimate for repairs to the Contracting Office Representative within (2) two calendar days from discovery.

If the NDT results indicate propeller repairs will require more than 30 calendar days to complete, the Contractor shall then install Government furnished replacement propellers. The Government will determine the final path forward for potential repairs to the damaged propellers.

The Contractor shall test the operation of each propeller, propeller shaft and shaft assembly components prior to placing back into service. Any troubleshooting needed to resolve issues with the operation of each component will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Proper operation of the propulsion assembly shall be demonstrated to the Government representative prior to acceptance.

TP-6 Anodes (Line Item 0006)

The Contractor shall install 400 pounds of aluminum anodes on the hull to meet manufacturer's specifications noted on attachment drawings 556-D405-02 in file R3F LCF MV Kenneth Eddy Dry-Dock Drawings-16 July 25.

TP-7 Audio Gauge (Line Item 0007)

The Contractor shall provide the services of a NAMS Certified Marine Surveyor to audio gauge the exterior hull -approximately 4,375 square feet to include the hull bottom, vessel ends, the vessel sides. 650 audio gauge "shots" shall be taken over these areas. NAMS Certified Marine Surveyor shall also provide a visual inspection for the entire exterior hull to provide a report and recommended repairs.

a) The Contractor shall have thoroughly cleaned the hull down to the coating surface prior to beginning audio gauging. The Contractor shall provide all labor and power tools for cleaning the locations where audio gauging is required.

b) The Contractor shall have a plan in place, and resources available to shift docking blocks to provide complete hull plate access. The shifting of the docking blocks is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall assist the surveyor with the audio gauging providing any lifts, scaffolding, and ladders required to completely access the hull.

c) The hull audio gauging shall commence no later than 10 calendar days after the vessel is removed from the water and pressure washed. The onsite audio gauging and marking-up of the hull must be completed with 15 calendar days after the start of audio gauging.

d) The audio gauge report must be delivered to the COR within 28 calendar days after the start of audio gauging.

e) The hull surveyor must provide to the COR an oral or written report of the progress of the scanning inspection, identifying any problems, potential issues, or changes in schedule within 24 hours of completion.

TP-8 Hull Repairs (Line Item 0008)

The Contractor shall inspect the hull for corrosion, pitting and cracks. The Contractor shall document and submit the findings in writing to the Government Representative within 2 calendar days of the findings.

Since the scope of the repairs cannot be determined until after the vessel is dry-docked, bidders shall estimate the following:

a) Price to repair up to 250 pits to include weld repairs, surface preparation and painting

b) Crack repair price per 25 linear feet without a fire watch to include surface preparation, weld repairs and painting

c) Crack repair price per 25 linear feet with a fire watch to include surface preparation, weld repairs and painting

Welding: Shall be by an electric arc-welding process and shall conform to the applicable provisions of AWS D1.1, Sections 1 thru 7, 9 and 10 unless otherwise specified or authorized. Welding operators, welders and tack welders shall be qualified and re-qualified if necessary for the work to be done. Qualification shall be in accordance with AWS D1.1, Section 5, (USCG qualification acceptable). Only low-hydrogen electrodes shall be used for all work unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

a) Inspection - The Contractor shall maintain an approved inspection system and perform required inspections to assure compliance with contract requirements. Welding shall be subject to inspection by the TPOC to determine conformance with the requirements of AWS D1.1, the approved welding procedures and provisions stated in other sections of these specifications. The Contractor shall clean the welds of scale, slag, weld spatter, etc., in preparation for inspection. The Contractor shall ascertain that all welding conforms with the requirements and/or these specifications as to size, length, location, and positioning of members prior to welding, particularly members that are to be positioned into close contact for welding. The Contractor shall carefully examine each weld for surface defects, undercutting, lack of fusion, insufficient penetration, porosity, craters, cracks, gas pockets, etc., in the weld or base metal.

b) Non-Destructive Examination - The Contracting Officer may require non-destructive testing of Contractor welds. If Contractor welds are to be non-destructively tested as required by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall make the necessary arrangements for the non-destructive testing by a recognized testing agency at no cost to the government. If the welds are found to be defective, the Contractor will be required to bear both the costs of the non-destructive testing and of the required re-welding. All sections of welds found defective shall be chipped, cut, or gouged out to base metal and properly re-welded.

c) Procedure - The Contractor may be required to prepare and submit for approval a complete schedule of welding procedures consisting of detailed procedure specifications to be used for each welded connection. The schedule shall conform to the provisions of AWS D1.1, Sections 2, 3, 4, 7, and 9 and applicable provisions of Section 10. Procedures shall be such as to minimize residual stresses, distortion and shrinkage. Approval of any procedure will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for producing a finished structure meeting all requirements of these specifications.

d) Temporary welds - Temporary welds required for fabrication and erection shall be under the same controlled conditions described herein for permanent work. All temporary welds shall be made by welders qualified for permanent work as previously specified. Temporary welds shall be removed after having served their purposes and shall be ground flush with adjacent surfaces. All depressions shall be filled overfull with weld metal and the excess weld metal shall then be ground flush.

e) Preheat - Preheating shall be performed as required by AWS D1.1, Sections 4.2 and 4.3. The weldments to be preheated shall be slowly and uniformly heated by approved means to the prescribed temperature, held at that temperature until the welding is completed, and then permitted to cool slowly in still air. Preheating temperatures shall be monitored using suitable infrared thermometers, temp sticks and contact thermometers.

f) Filler Metal - The electrode, electrode-flux combination and grade of weld metal shall conform to the appropriate AWS specification for the base metal and welding process being used. The AWS designation of the electrodes to be used shall be included in the schedule of welding procedures. A controlled temperature storage oven shall be used at the job site as prescribed by AWS D1.1, Section 4.45 to maintain low moisture of low hydrogen electrodes.

g) Flame Cutting - Structural steel may be cut by machine-guided or hand guided torches instead of by shears or saws. Flame cutting of material other than structural steel shall be subject to approval by the COR. Where a torch is mechanically guided, no chipping or grinding will be required except as necessary to remove slag and sharp edges. Where a torch is hand guided, all cuts where the material is to be welded and the cuts will be exposed or visible shall be chipped, ground, or machined to sound metal.

Where metal is not to be welded and where cuts will be exposed, burrs and rough edges only shall be removed. Where the torch is mechanically guided, flame gouging will be permitted in preparation for welding.

h) The contractor is responsible for compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations for handling of inflammable and combustible liquids. Whenever hot work is to be performed on fuel tanks, bilge areas or any enclosed compartment or structure subject to gas accumulation or excessive gas pressures building up as a result of heat, a marine chemist's gas-free certificate shall be furnished to the COR at the contractor's expense prior to commencing work.

Surface preparation: Shall include removal of rust, oxidation, dirt, oil, and grease, and shall be in accordance with Steel Structures Painting Council Standards, SSPC-SP 5 (White Metal Blast). Any areas of the hull that are not accessible for SSPC- SP5 surface preparation shall be prepared in accordance with Steel Structures Painting Council Standards SSPC-SP3 to remove all loose mill scale, loose rust, and other detrimental foreign matter to facilitate hull pit repairs and weld seam repairs. Notify the Contracting Officer when this work has been completed so a technical inspection can be performed prior to continuing work.

Painting: Prior to the deposition of any detectable moisture, contaminants, or corrosion, all ferrous surfaces shall be cleaned of dust and abrasive particles by brushing, vacuum cleaning, and/or blowdown with clean, dry compressed air, and given the first coat of paint. All abrasives and other material shall be removed from the surfaces of members before applying the first coat of paint.

a) All paint shall be applied in strict compliance with the coating manufacturer's recommendations for surface preparation, weather, humidity and coating application and painting operations shall conform to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The finished coating shall be applied in even, continuous coats free of pinholes, bubbles, runs, drops, ridges, waves, laps, unnecessary brush marks, and variation in color, texture, and gloss. Application of initial or subsequent coatings shall not commence until verification that atmospheric conditions and the surfaces to be coated are satisfactory. Edges, corners, crevices, seams, joints, welds, and other surface irregularities shall receive special attention to ensure that they receive an adequate thickness of paint. Paint shall be thoroughly and properly mixed, strained where necessary, and kept at a uniform composition and consistency during application.

b) The coatings specified herein may be thinned as required when permitted by the manufacturer to address ambient application conditions. All components used shall be the product of the same manufacturer. Proprietary accelerator, if required by environmental conditions, shall be of the type recommended by the coating producer. Thinners shall be only the type recommended by the coating producer. Thinners containing moisture, alcohol or other hydroxyl bearing solvents will not be permitted.

c) Primer - Carboline Carbozinc 85 on SSPC-SP-10 "Near-White" blasted areas without additives applied at 3.0 mils DFT.

d) Coating -Carboline Carboguard 60 two-part epoxy polyamide with Micaceous Iron Oxide added at 2 lbs. per gallon and applied at 8.0 to 12.0 mils DFT, 16.0 mils DFT minimum.

e) The number of coats of primer is one (1) at a uniform 2.0 to 3.0 mils DFT. The number of coats for the paint is at least two (2) coats at 8.0 to 12.0 mils DFT per coat. For this multiple coat application, the thickness applied per coat may not exceed the paint manufacturer's recommended maximum thickness of

12.0 mils. The paint system top color shall be Federal Standard 595 Black 17038.

TP-9 Cylinder Heads (Line Item 0009)

The Contractor shall provide the parts, and the labor needed to replace the engine cylinder heads on the port and starboard engines. All work must be completed by a certified Caterpillar "CAT" Technician and all components must be OEM parts. The Contractor shall furnish and replace the components listed on attached--R3F LCF Kenneth Eddy CAT-Cylinder Head+Parts+Components-17 July 25

The Contractor shall replace each component per the manufacturer's procedures and specifications. Any machining/fabrication services needed for proper fitment shall be provided by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall test operation of each engine prior to placing back into service. Any troubleshooting needed to resolve issues with the operation of each engine related to the replacement of the cylinder heads or related components will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Proper operation of the engines shall be demonstrated to the Government representative prior to acceptance.

TP-10 15,000-Hour Inspection (Line Item 0010)

The Contractor shall complete the manufacturer's 15,000-hour inspection on the Main port and starboard Caterpillar 3512B Marine Engines.

The Contractor shall test operation of each engine prior putting back in service. Any troubleshooting needed to resolve potential issues with the operation of each engine will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Proper operation of the engine shall be demonstrated to the Government representative prior to acceptance.

TP-11 Port Gearbox Clutch Replacement (Line Item 0011)

The Contractor shall provide all labor and equipment required to remove the port gearbox's clutch assemblies and replace with Government provided clutch assemblies for a Falk Marine Gear Drive model 2083MRHP13A450.

The repair work shall consist of the following:

a) Disassemble and de-couple port gearbox from the engine.

b) Drain gearbox oil, remove oil cooler for cleaning, and dispose of all used oil.

c) Replace clutch assemblies and related components. Clutch assemblies and related components will be furnished by the Government.

d) Inspect and replace bearings and seals. Any replacement parts related to the bearings and seals shall be furnished by the Contractor.

e) Inspect all gears and repair as applicable.

f) Reassemble gearbox to the engine.

g) Replace all oil to manufacturer's specified quantities.

h) Check alignment after installation and test for operation.

TP-12 Gas-Free Areas (Line Item 0012)

It is expected that hot-work subject to these specifications will be required on or near fuel tank, bilge areas and enclosed compartments subject to gas accumulation or excessive gas pressures because of heat. The Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a "gas-free" / "safe-for-hot work" certificate provided by a marine chemist or Coast Guard authorized person in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1915.14 prior to hot-work commencing in these areas.

a) Hot work certificates shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer at the Contractor's expense prior to commencing work on or around the fuel tank or oily water tank.

b) If the gas-free conditions are violated at any point during the performance of this work, the Contractor shall bear the full expense of gas-freeing the space and providing an updated marine chemist's gas-free certificate.

c) The Contractor shall strictly comply with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Safety and health Requirements Manual and OSHA 29 CFR 1915 and 1926 regarding gas-freeing all spaces requiring hot-work and shall treat the compartments as confined spaces.

d) The MV Kenneth Eddy has two (2) 14,500-gallon diesel fuel tanks, and one (1) 2,531-gallon diesel fuel day tank located in the hold at the centerline and one (1) 722-gallon diesel fuel day tank located near the rear port side behind engine room, under steering room. Access to each fuel tanks is accomplished through a 28" x 23" bolted plate.

Contractor Submittals

The Contractor shall make document submittals as required by these specifications. The COR may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections. Each submittal shall be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements shall be clearly identified. Submittals may also include items such as descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts and diagrams, test reports, samples, certifications, warranties, and other such required submittals.

a) Dry Docking Plan - Refer to sections TP-1 (b), (c), and (d) for details regarding the dry-docking plan. This plan must be received by the COR no later than five (5) business days after contract award. This submittal requires approval and acceptance by the COR prior to commencement of work.

b) Certificates of Insurance - Refer to section SC-2 for details regarding insurance requirements. Proof of insurance must be received by the Contracting Officer no later than five (5) business days after contract award. This submittal requires approval and acceptance by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of work.

c) Security & E-Verify - Refer to section SC-3 for details regarding the complete security requirements for this contract.

Supporting documentation must be received by the by the Huntington District Security Office no later than five (5) business days after contract award. E-Verify certificates for the Contractor's employees who will be working upon the MV Kenneth Eddy are required no later than three (3) business days after receipt of contract award. Work may not start until the Huntington District Security Office provides confirmation to the Contracting Officer regarding receipt and approval of these submittals.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

SC-1 Access to the Vessel by the Government

Government personnel, vehicles, materials, equipment, and tools shall be given access to the MV Kenneth Eddy while the vessel is in the Contractor's possession. Government personnel will be making regular visits to the vessel to monitor progress and to perform standard maintenance that is not related to and will not interfere with the work specified in this contract. At least 24 hours advance notice will be provided by the COR to the Contractor.

SC-2 Vessel Dry-dock, and Repair Insurance

All damage to and/or loss of plant or its equipment occurring after the plant is delivered to the Contractor and before final acceptance by the Government shall be promptly repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government. The Contractor shall obtain and provide a Certificate of Insurance for Landing Owner Liability Insurance in the amount of $5,000,000.00 for adequate care, custody and control of the MV Kenneth Eddy while in the possession of the Contractor. A Ship Repair Liability policy shall also be in effect in the amount of $500,000.00 related to the work being accomplished and any harm incurred by the Government resulting from faulty work. All deductibles shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. All insurance shall be in the specified amount for the protection of the United States, and with provision for payment of the loss, if any, to the United States and/or the Contractor as their interest may appear. The insurance shall be maintained in effect by and including the date of delivery to the Contractor until final acceptance by the Government. In the case of total loss, such as sinking or abandonment, no payment can be made for any work done under this contract. All costs incurred in connection with the furnishing of insurance shall be included in the quoted price.

a) The policy or policies of insurance provided shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer no later than five business (5) days after contract award and is required prior to commencement of work.

SC-3 Safety and Health Requirements - General

The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1. The Contractor shall conform to the U.S. Coast Guard (USGC) and U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Requirements Standards (OSHA) regarding shipyard employees. The Contractor shall provide suitable ladders, gangways, and scaffolds for access to the job. Such equipment considered unsafe or inadequate by the Contracting Officer shall be removed and replaced by the Contractor with equipment that conforms to the above requirements at no additional cost to the Government.

SC-4 Security Requirements

All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on this contract who require access in and/or around any Huntington District facilities shall receive authorization to be on site at these facilities based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with "Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors" (HSPD 12). The Huntington District Security Management Office shall submit contractor(s) personal information to complete the basic background investigation in order to make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee's suitability for work on Government property. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on the contract based upon the results of the background investigation provided by the Huntington District Security Management Office. The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Huntington District Security Management Office has completed an Operations Security (OPSEC) review of such items and determined they can be released.

FOR ALL CONTRACTS 1-YEAR AND SUBSEQUENT OPTION YEARS:

Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the Huntington District Security Management office within 10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted unescorted access in or on District facilities.

The Contractor must also provide the following: (1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working, (2) Project Name, (3) Contract Number (4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) Security Information sheet on each employee working on site must be submitted directly to the Huntington District Security Office.

The Contractor must provide a full legal name, complete SSN#, Date of Birth, Place of Birth (City and State) and Driver's license number if available. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure the above information is accurate and legible, otherwise delays may occur.

Contractors shall have background checks completed for their employees annually in the case of Contracts with option periods.

For instance, if the employee was cleared in May of 2018, they shall be cleared again in May of 2019. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that each employee's security is up to date. Failure to comply may lead to possible removal from the project/jobsite.

The Contractor must ensure if new employees are brought in to work on an existing Contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), they must process the employee through the Huntington District USACE Security Management Office for background purposes.

FOR CONTRACTORS REQUIRING DOD COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CAC)

The documents listed below are required:

SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (see http://www.opm.gov/forms/ to print form). FD 258, Contractor Fingerprint Card (one card for digital prints, two for ink prints) (NOTE: a trained/qualified individual must take prints, ORI block on the FD 258 must be USOPM000Z) (Contractor Fingerprint Cards (FD-258) may be obtained by Contracting Division by contacting the Huntington District Security Management Office).

Contractor shall report any changes in personnel, or at any time conditions change at least 5 working days prior to individual(s) need to have access to the site. The Contractor shall provide the same information as listed above for all new employees.

Following submission of paperwork, the Huntington District Security Management Office will conduct an initial criminal check based upon the information provided. If there are no issues, the Huntington District Security Management Office will make recommendations to the PCO or their Designated Representative. The Huntington District Security Management Office cannot give approval due to unfavorable report(s). The Huntington District Security Management Office shall coordinate with Office of Counsel and will jointly make recommendations to the PCO and/or the Designated Representative should a background investigation come back with derogatory information. The PCO will make the determination whether to allow the Contractor personnel to work on the site based on Security and Office of Counsel recommendations, and the PCO will advise the Contractor of the decision.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

The Contractor shall provide the package listed above, as well as additional materials noted below for all Foreign Nationals. The Contractor is to expect additional time in the approval process for all Foreign Nationals due to the level of review and elevation of the review to Headquarters staff to complete. All Foreign Nationals must comply with the following paragraph:

In accordance with Engineering Regulation 380-1-18, "Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information and Contacts with Foreign Representatives" dated 1 August 1996, Section 4, all foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers' contracts shall be approved by the Headquarters US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE) Foreign Disclosure Officer before beginning work on this contract; this regulation includes subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit to the Security Management Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract, along with documentation to verify legal admittance into the United States. Such documentation shall include at least one of the following: a U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), Alien Registration Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), etc.

In order to assure forms are properly completed, and to minimize time delays, the Contractor is encouraged to work closely with the Huntington District Security Management Office. The Government will return for correction incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc. which will delay the contractor / subcontractor from beginning work.

Security requirements are subject to change in accordance with HSPD-12, Office of Personnel Management, regulation or policy changes, etc. The Government shall add any changes to security requirements by modification to the contract.

The Contractor shall contact the Huntington District Security Management Office by phone, letter, or email at the following numbers/addresses:

CELRH-SM

502 Eighth Street

Huntington, WV 25701

Stephen R. Curry, phone (304) 399-5695; email stephen.r.curry@usace.army.mil

SC-6 ATOPSEC

a.) General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor ("Contractor") and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense

(DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations.