W912BU-23-B-0016 Amendment 1.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

This purpose of this amendment is as follow :

1. To post RFI 1

2. To add edits to the SOW resulting from RFI 1 questions.

3. To extend the bid date.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 60

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Jul-2023

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912BU23B0016

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Jul-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

25-Jul-2023

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US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC: AMANDA BELLNIER, CONTRACTING DIVISION, 1

TREET, 4TH FLOOR

PHILADELPHIA PA 19103-2004

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

RFI 1

W912BU-23-B-0016 RFI 1

1. C003 Design standards references - American Welding Society “ Guide for Steel Hull welding ANSI/AWS D3.5-85 “ does AWS Code D1.1 apply as well?

RESPONSE: The barge is to be ABS classed. All welding shall be designed performed in accordance with ABS and AWS specifications and procedures identified in the solicitation and ABS rule sets.

2. C006 Scope of work section B- states the government has coordinated design etc with ABS. Should the bidder include pricing for ABS review of amended drawings and attendance to the project or have these fees been paid for by the Government ?

RESPONSE: The contractor is responsible for all ABS costs to obtain full vessel class and certification as outlined in C004 and C006. This includes ABS engineering review and onsite surveyor support. The Government has not pre-paid any fees to ABS.

3. C215 JJ - General , Is there any specific details available on the Magnetic Handrail system to be provided.

RESPONSE: The magnet strength for each stanchion shall be a minimum 50-lb max pull rating. All other details on intended handrail system are provided in Section C425.

4. C301 NN - General Paragraph has information missing , will that be provided?

RESPONSE: Updated C301 NN with missing reference. The first paragraph of C301 NN now states:

The structure is designed to meet the requirements of the regulations stated in Section C003 and achieve the classification notations in Section C004. The hull shall be constructed of ABS-certified steel, unless an equivalent alternate grade of steel is specifically approved for this application by ABS. The design air temperature for the vessel is -29° C.

5. C301 RR- Welding, given design has been accomplished and drawings are assumed to be provided to the awardee stamped as approved by ABS, confirm Contract is to develop weld schedule and submit, This is normally done as a design review document by the designer of the vessel.

RESPONSE: Confirmed, the Contractor shall develop the weld schedule and receive approval from the COR and ABS, as part of Phase I Planning, Scheduling and Engineering.

6. C301 SS- Paragraph is missing a reference will this be provided?

RESPONSE: Updated C301 SS with missing reference. The section now states:

All workmanship shall be of a standard of quality consistent to ensure that the requisite tightness is obtained, exposed surfaces are smooth, proper fit and alignment accomplished, and stress concentrations minimized, to be consistent with the requirement outlined in Section C025. Deck, bulkheads, shell, etc., shall have surfaces that are reasonably fair, without buckles, kinks, or other irregularities, and in accordance with IACS #47 Shipbuilding and Quality Standard (see Section C003).

7. CLIN0001AC- Are quarters and messing available at Mc Murdo for the delivery crew? If so, what rate, if any, will the contractor be charged for use of those facilities? Are there any specific visa or entry requirements for personnel attending at McMurdo? Is the contractor responsible for development and submittal of a tow plan? If so, who approves? Is an Ice Classed Tug required for the tow to Mc Murdo, any other special vessel requirements imposed?

RESPONSE: The Government will provide lodging, meals, etc. on station at McMurdo. There is no cost to the Contractor for these services. There are no visa requirements specifically for Antarctica, but the gateway city is Christchurch, NZ. The Contractor will be required to obtain an electronic (NZeta) visa for movement into NZ. The Government contracted travel team can/will assist with that process, but the Contractor is responsible for the visa cost. The Contractor is responsible for all transportation and per diem costs associated with travel to and from Christchurch, NZ.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the safe delivery of the barge to the McMurdo Station in Antarctica. The Contractor shall be responsible for the development and submittal of a tow plan. The tow plan shall be submitted for review and approval to the COR, U.S. Coast Guard, and any other applicable local, state or national regulatory bodies based on the geographic location of the build.

The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the towing vessel requirements and compliance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Polar Code. The USCGC POLAR STAR will be in the region and can escort (if requested and available) in/out of the Ross Sea Region. The channel is cut from open water through the Ross Sea ice to McMurdo annually and maintained by the USCGC POLAR STAR. During the season of delivery, the USCGC POLAR STAR can remain on station as late as 15 March. While the USCGC POLAR STAR will be on station and supporting ice breaking operations, there is no guarantee that there will be an ice free channel.

8. Reference Solicitation, F03: Potential bidder confirms the delivery window to McMurdo to be within the months of January through March. Can USACE confirm if the mode of transportation for delivery (line haul tug, ex.) will require ice breaking capabilities or ice-breaking escort during these months?

RESPONSE: The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the towing vessel requirements and compliance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Polar Code. The USCGC POLAR STAR will be in the region and can escort (if requested and available) in/out of the Ross Sea Region. The channel is cut from open water through the Ross Sea ice to McMurdo annually and maintained by the USCGC POLAR STAR. During the season of delivery, the USCGC POLAR STAR can remain on station as late as 15 March. While the USCGC POLAR STAR will be on station and supporting ice breaking operations, there is no guarantee that there will be an ice free channel.

9. Reference Solicitation F02 and F03: Given the delivery window of January through March, if construction and provisional acceptance occurs on or within schedule, but delivery to McMurdo is delayed in order to ensure delivery within the January – March delivery window, will USACE allow for an excusable delay to the schedule?

RESPONSE: Adherence to the required contract schedule is not grounds for an excusable delay. Delivery dates are firm due to weather and will not be adjusted. Bidders shall consider any required docking time between completion and delivery as part of the contract requirement.

10. Reference Solicitation clause 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels: Could USACE please confirm if this clause applies to transport modes for delivery of the completed barge to McMurdo?

Yes, this clause applies to transport modes for delivery of the completed barge. U.S. Flag Commercial vessels are given preference if they are available at a fair and reasonable price.

11. Reference Solicitation, Various: Could USACE please advise corrections to the errors citing “Error! Reference source not found” on C301, NN; C301, SS; and C427?

RESPONSE:

See RFI #4 & #6 for C301 NN and C301 SS.

Updated C427 with missing reference. The forth paragraph of C427 NN now states:

Vertical ladders shall be constructed in agreement with applicable references in Section C003, except they shall be modified such that the distance between rungs shall be uniform throughout, including the top and bottom step-off distance, and shall be as close as possible to, but not exceed, 12”. There shall be at least 4-1/2” of clear space above the rungs, except where unavoidable obstructions are encountered. Where required by the references, landings, platforms, cages, and railings shall be provided.

12. Reference Solicitation clause 52.225-1, Buy American –Supplies: Could USACE please confirm if this clause is applicable given the procurement is not intended for public use within the U.S.?

Yes, this clause is applicable to the procurement.

13. A potential bidder reached out to our local ABS and the solicitation listed surveyor to obtain pricing and I received the below comment. Please advise how to proceed.

“ABS does NOT issue statements of compliance for the following :

- Ice Class PC6 as barge in transit, PC4 as pier.

- Deck rating for MLC 60 wheeled vehicles and a uniform loading of 2,500 psf.

- Towing fittings.

- Permanent mooring system connections.”

RESPONSE: The Government has coordinated all Class and Statement of Fact related requirements with ABS. In order to ensure accurate information is provided to potential bidders, it is recommended all inquires to ABS be initiated through the point of contact listed in Section C004.B, Mr. Richard Delpizzo, who can be reached by phone, email or mail, at: (703) 201-5489, RDelpizzo@eagle.org.

14. Reference Solicitation E08: Final Acceptance: This clause states “It is anticipated that welding, cutting and paint system repair will be necessary at the final delivery location. The Government will provide crane, load handling, electrical service and support. The Contractor is required to provide the personnel and equipment necessary to accomplish the work.” Will the USACE or NSF provide transportation of contractor personnel and equipment to and from McMurdo Station to accomplish this work?

The Government will provide lodging, meals, etc. on station at McMurdo. There is no cost to the Contractor for these services. There are no visa requirements specifically for Antarctica, but the gateway city is Christchurch, NZ.

The Contractor will be required to obtain an electronic (NZeta) visa for movement into NZ. The Government contracted travel team can/will assist with that process, but the Contractor is responsible for the visa cost. The Contractor is responsible for all transportation and per diem costs associated with travel to and from Christchurch, NZ.

The Government will provide transportation and freight services from Christchurch, NZ to McMurdo Station, and return to NZ, at no cost to the Contractor. This includes the personnel, material and equipment required to safely carry out the commissioning work. The Contractor shall be responsible for staging all personnel, material and equipment to Christchurch, NZ, including the logistics and costs, and for final movement from Christchurch to their home station.

15. Please confirm that the floating pier barge for McMurdo will be required to be built in the United States.

The barge is not required to be built in the United States.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 16-Aug-2023 10:00 AM to 06-Sep-2023 03:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

SECTION C

SECTION C – DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE OF WORK

C000 GENERAL

C001 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Marine Design Center (MDC) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has issued this Invitation for Bid (IFB), to acquire one (1) an unmanned, non-self-propelled, steel deck barge.

The barge will be used as part the new Offload Infrastructure at the U.S. Antarctic Program’s (USAP) McMurdo Station, Antarctica, operated by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The barge will serve as the floating pier portion of the overall project, The new offload infrastructure will be used to support the annual resupply operations for the Station. The floating pier is intended to support the mooring of ice breakers, container ships and tankers between December and March each year. Rubber-tired vehicles are required to access the floating pier to transport the supplies from the ships to the shore, and tracked vehicles are used to maintain a clear deck and support specialized offload activities. The floating pier will be permanently moored, year-round, in the Winter Quarters Bay, Ross Island, Antarctica.

The completed barge will be ABS classed.

C002 CONTRACT OVERVIEW

A. GENERAL

For this contract, the Contractor shall include, as a minimum, all costs to provide and deliver the following:

Using the contract and reference drawings provided in the procurement package, complete the design for production and fabrication of the barge.

Fabricate one barge in accordance with the specifications of this contract.

Construction verification and testing of the barge and all equipment.

Obtain ABS Class and Statement of Facts; and USCG Documentation for the barge

Deliver the completed barge to the McMurdo Station, Antarctica.

Final Acceptance at the McMurdo Station, Antarctica

B. PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS

The principal dimensions of the barge shall be as follows:

Length, Molded ........................................................................................................ 328'- 0" Beam, Molded .......................................................................................................... 100'- 0" Depth, Molded at Amidships, Main Deck .................................................................. 18’-0” Bow, Stern, Sides ............................. Raked Sides and Ends for Permanent Mooring in Ice

C003 DESIGN STANDARDS

The barge shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the contract drawings, and the latest edition and interpretations of the rules, regulations, requirements and standards of the Legislation, Regulatory Agencies and technical organizations listed below. The Contractor is required to incorporate into the barges any revisions to the rules and regulations listed below as well as those stipulated in the respective specification clauses.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Publication No. EM 385-1-1; “Safety and Health Requirements Manual.”

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges” (2022)

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) “Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels” (2022)

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) “Guide for Buckling and Ultimate Strength Assessment for Offshore Structures” (2018)

United States Coast Guard, International Navigation Rules, (33 CFR, Parts 80 88)

International Maritime Organization (IMO), Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), as amended, 1972.

International Maritime Organization (IMO), The International Code on Intact Stability, 2008, 2020.

International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters, 2021.

United States Coast Guard, Pollution, USCG (33 CFR, Parts 151 159).

29 CFR, Part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, 1974.

ASTM International, ASTM F1321-21, Standard Guide for Conducting a Stability Test (Lightweight Survey and Inclining Experiment) to Determine the Light Ship Displacement and Centers of Gravity of a Vessel, 2021.

International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) No. 47 “Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard”.

American Welding Society “Guide For Steel Hull Welding”, ANSI/AWS D3.5-85.

The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP 0490), “Industrial Standards for Hull Structural Penetration Design Criteria and Details.”

46 CFR, Subchapter G, Part 67 – Documentation of Vessels o Builder’s Certification and First Transfer of Title (U.S. Coast Guard Form CG-

1261) o Certificate of Documentation (COD) (U.S. Coast Guard Form CG-1270)

C004 CLASSIFICATION & CERTIFICATION

A. U.S. COAST GUARD (USCG)

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining necessary regulatory body reviews and approvals, obtaining necessary inspections and surveys during construction and for obtaining a U.S. Coast Guard International Load Line. The Government will allow ABS to review on behalf of the USCG, where authorized. Should the Contractor wish to pursue this path for regulatory review, they shall submit the necessary request to USCG and ABS.

The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering the vessel with a USCG Builder’s Certification and First Transfer Title and a USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD).

The Government shall be provided a copy of all correspondences between the Contractor and the

USCG.

B. ABS CLASSIFICATION

The Contractor shall be responsible obtaining necessary regulatory body reviews and approvals, obtaining necessary inspections and surveys during construction and for the certification and classing of the barges as follows:

ABS classification for “Maltese Cross” ✠A-1, Deck Cargo Barge.

ABS statement of compliance for the following:

o Ice Class PC6 as barge in transit, PC4 as pier.

o Deck rating for MLC 60 wheeled vehicles and a uniform loading of 2,500 psf.

o Towing fittings.

o Permanent mooring system connections.

Stability Letter.

International Load line.

Tonnage Certificate.

Panama Canal Tonnage Certificate (if applicable).

The Contractor shall contract for and be directly responsible for obtaining engineering drawing reviews, necessary inspections, surveys, testing, vessel and material certificates, during construction, as required by ABS for the barge’s certification and classification as stated above.

All costs for construction related support by ABS shall be to the Contractor’s account. Any changes that may be required by modifications to rules or regulations made subsequent to contract award that involve either an increase or a decrease in contract price will be negotiated as a change under the contract.

The ABS Engineering project ID number used for the design is 4964362. This project number should be referenced by the Contractor when the shipyard obtains its ABS project number\hull number for this vessel under this contract. This number shall be reported to the Government.

The recommended ABS point of contact is Mr. Rich Delpizzo, who can be reached by phone, email or mail, at: (703) 201-5489, RDelpizzo@eagle.org, or 1525 Wilson Blvd, Suite 625, Arlington, VA 22209.

If the Contractor intends to launch, test, operate or tow the barge “out of class”, the Contractor must specifically advise ABS of such intent and incorporate any and all modifications required by that agency for such operation at no additional cost to the Government and at no additional contract time. Any such modifications which, in the opinion of the COR, affects the arrangements, operability, or suitability of the vessel shall be removed from the vessel by the Contractor at no additional cost or time and the vessel returned to new condition prior to Final Acceptance.

C. ABS ONSITE INSPECTION

When steel construction commences, the Contractor shall coordinate with ABS to ensure the frequency of onsite inspections are not less than once every two weeks. The Contractor shall provide a schedule for the ABS Onsite Inspections. The schedule shall include the scheduled inspection date(s), actual inspection date(s), and signature blocks for the ABS Inspector and Contractor, and notes for what inspection(s) were conducted. This report shall be kept current and upon request be made available to the COR.

D. VESSEL OWNER AND ADDRESS

For the ABS certificate of classification, the owner shall be listed as “National Science Foundation”. The owner’s address of record shall be listed as:

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS

ANTARCTICA INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS

2415 EISENHOWER AVENUE

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

E. ABS ENGINEERING MANAGER ACCESS & DISCLOSURE

The Marine Design Center (CEMDC) will be the “Owner’s Representative” on this project and all correspondence with ABS shall be made available to the COR. In order to facilitate the communication process and reduce the paperwork burden on all parties, the Contractor, and all sub-contractors, shall utilize the ABS Eagle Construct Engineering Manager Portal (02E) for all drawing submittals and correspondence. The Contractor and all sub-contractors shall make the necessary arrangements with ABS to ensure that the Marine Design Center is granted the following Oversight Permissions for this Contract:

View project and drawing status

View comments

View transmittals

Download approved drawings and review letters

E-Mail notification of approval

E-Mail notification of transmittal

Status

Disclaimer

The Marine Design Center’s ID/WCN number is 615255 and the point of contact with respect to the ABS Coordination/Engineering Manager Portal (02E) is Mr. Tim Keyser, Timothy.J.Keyser@usace.army.mil, phone: (215) 656-6171.

The Contractor shall ensure that, as a part of its contract with ABS the Contractor authorizes ABS to disclose to and discuss with the Army Corps of Engineers any rule or certification criteria issues, design assumptions and their impact on classification and certification, and any other technical considerations on which classification is to be based or which may affect future classification or certification of the barge.

The Contractor shall authorize ABS to provide the Army Corps of Engineers at its request with a copy of all correspondence related to classification, statutory certification or other compliance verification for which ABS is responsible as it is promulgated and initially distributed. This is to include drawings and other engineering work requiring ABS approval as well as correspondence generated which relates to such approvals, including all such correspondence dealing with vendors.

In addition, the Contractor shall copy the Army Corps of Engineers with correspondence regarding classification, statutory certification and other compliance verification for which ABS is responsible. The Contractor shall also authorize ABS to establish and maintain contact with other certification, verification and compliance agents involved on the barges being built.

Upon request by the COR, the Contractor shall request ABS to furnish the Government with the project comment list. The list shall include open and closed technical and surveyor comments.

The surveyor comments shall not only include comments generated during the drawing review process, but also comments generated by the ABS Surveyor during construction inspections. The comment list shall be sent directly from ABS to the COR via email as a .pdf file.

At the completion of the ABS review process, the Contractor shall download all ABS “Eagle Stamped” drawings and provide them on a CD, DVD or via file transfer (i.e. DoD SAFE) to the Government in .pdf format.

C005 VESSEL IDENTIFICATION

The barge to be acquired through this solicitation has been assigned the following Marine Design Center project number, names and hull number:

MDC Project Number MDC Hull Numbers Vessel Names .......................................................................................... TBD

For the purposes of document and drawing preparation, the title "BARGE-LIKE FLOATING PIER, 328’ X 100’ X 18’" and the MDC hull number 887 shall be used on all documents and drawings.

Upon selection of the official name for the vessel by the Government, the Contractor shall incorporate the name into all “As-Built” documents and the construction drawing of the required hull markings. The MDC hull number (887) shall be used in lieu of an “Official Number”.

C006 SCOPE OF WORK

A. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

The contract consists of three phases:

Phase I ................................................ Planning, Scheduling and Engineering Phase II .............................................................................. Construct and Test Phase III .............................................................................................. Deliver

In accordance with the three phases, the Contractor assumes complete responsibility for obtaining ABS classification and certification, and constructing, testing and delivering the barge to meet the requirements of the contract. Should the Contractor determine at any time that he is unable to fulfill those responsibilities, he shall notify the COR immediately of the problem experienced and his proposed manner of correction.

B. ABS ENGINEERING DESIGN REVIEW & PROCESS

The contract drawings providing with the solicitation have been prepared in accordance with the ABS Rules as stated in contract Clause C004 and the performance specification of this solicitation.

The Government has coordinated the basis of design, application of rules, application of environmental criteria and loads, and the application of special design features and analyses with ABS. Upon contract award, the Government will provide the ABS “Reviewed” Stamped drawings and the associated letter(s) from ABS that state the review has been accomplished according to the applicable Rules and Regulations, and the Project Basis of Design document.

Upon contract award, the Contractor shall apply for a Request for Class with ABS. The Contractor shall update the drawings to include any changes made for construction (i.e. typical shipyard details, welding, etc.) and details (i.e. equipment selection) necessary for Class Approval. The Contractor shall reissue the drawings under a New Construction Project to ABS. ABS will compare the drawings to the original Government drawing package, review for any additional changes, and stamp the drawings as Approved for Construction.

For the purpose of bidding, the Contractor shall assume the contract drawings, as issued in this solicitation, are approved by ABS.

C. CONTRACT LEVEL DESIGN

The contract drawings provide a contract level design assumed to be in accordance with ABS and suitable for bidding with confidence. The contract level design shall serve as the basis for the Contractor to complete the final design, as well as to prepare his construction and production drawings. Such contractor engineering can include: secondary structure and foundations, miscellaneous details, complete material list, purchase specifications, shop drawings, construction details, As-Built drawings, and other engineering and technical development necessary to support administration, operation, and production practices. For specific design and engineering drawings and calculations required by the Contractor, see paragraph C006 (E) below and respective clauses throughout Section C.

The Contractor shall not deviate from the contract level design without approval from the Contracting Officer.

D. DRAWING CHANGES

The contract drawings represent a contract level design and are not intended to be revised by the Contractor. The Contractor is expected to build the barge as shown in the contract drawings.

All members and plating have been defined. The Contractor shall not deviate from the hull principal characteristics, subdivision and general arrangements, and scantlings as shown on these plans.

The Government recognizes that minor design developments may be required to complete the final design and to suit the Contractor’s construction and business practices. All design developments shall be provided to the COR for approval and to confirm a contract modification is not required.

If approved, any design developments shall be incorporated into the As-Built drawing package.

Should the Contractor find any issues with the engineering and design of the barge as it relates to this solicitation and contract drawing package, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the COR for resolution. If determined necessary by the Contracting Officer, an appropriate contract modification will be developed to address the issue.

E. DRAWINGS PROVIDED AND REQUIRED

1. Contract and Reference Drawings Provided

Contract drawings and reference drawings that are part of this solicitation are listed in contract Section J. All contract and reference drawings will be available to the successful bidder in CAD format.

The contract drawings reflect the contract level design described above.

The reference drawings that are part of this solicitation were developed in support of the contract design and are being provided to the Contractor for informational purposes only.

2. Final Design Drawings Required

Contract Section H, Clause H12, Engineering and Drawings, contains a list with the minimum drawings/calculations required to be finalized and/or developed by the Contractor for the final design.

For clarification purposes, the list in contract Clause H12 details the drawings by action groups.

The action groups distinguish between separate categories based upon the engineering requirements to be completed by the Contractor. The following is a description/definition of these categories:

Drawings To Be Finalized: as part of the scope of work for this effort, the Contractor shall be required to finalize a certain number of contract drawings to achieve a final design.

These drawings have been included as contract drawings. The scope and extent of the necessary finalization has been explained in detail in each respective contract Clause.

These drawings shall be updated and submitted to the Government and, if required for class, ABS for review and approval.

Drawings To Be Developed: the Contractor shall also be required to develop a certain number of drawings to achieve a final design to conform to the requirements of this solicitation. These drawings have been identified but do not currently exist. These drawings shall be developed and submitted to the Government and, if required for class, ABS for review and approval.

As-Built Drawings: the Contractor shall be required to provide a complete “As-Built” record of the vessel. The requirements for the “As-Built” drawings are further defined in contract Clause H14.

As stated above, ABS may require some drawings to be submitted for review and approval in order to obtain class. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate and contract with ABS for any such reviews.

F. DEVIATIONS FROM THE CONTRACT DESIGN

Should the Contractor desire to deviate from this specification and/or the contract drawings, he shall submit his request in writing to the COR. Each proposed deviation requested shall be accompanied with a detailed analysis and comparison of the equipment, material or arrangement specified, and the equipment, material or arrangement proposed, including features, dimensions, performance characteristics, benefit to the Government, and compelling reason(s) why the deviation should be made. The request shall include, but is not limited to:

Desired deviation

Reason(s) for the deviation

Detailed analysis (as stated above)

Impact on schedule

Impact on cost

Impact on weight, draft, and trim

Impact of regulatory review and classification

Supporting documentation (i.e. cut sheets, engineering drawings, photos, etc.)

In the absence of compelling reasons for making the deviation, the Contractor’s proposal may be denied.

The Government will review the request and render a decision within 14 days of receipt of a complete request for deviation. Requests that do not provide all of the information identified above may not be reviewed within 14 days, or may be returned as incomplete, with no review action.

If approved, the Contractor shall be responsible for any cascading effects on the design, drawings or scientific reports as determined by the Government. The Contractor shall be responsible for integrating the deviation into the design at no increase in contract cost or no extension of contract completion.

The Contractor bears ultimate responsibility for satisfactory performance of all systems/arrangements impacted or affected by approved deviations as well as the operation of the completed vessel, as affected by the deviation.

No work deviation shall commence without a written approval from the KO.

If a deviation is approved by the KO, it is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate with ABS and provide any additional engineering effort to meet the conditions of classifications and this specification.

The Contractor shall bear all costs associated with any requested and/or approved deviations, including engineering, estimating, administrative and overhead, regulatory review and approval, construction and test and trials.

G. CONTRACT DESIGN PERFORMANCE RISK

The Government assumes the performance risk for the design as shown on the contract drawings and described in this specification.

The Contractor shall provide and install all of the equipment and systems as they are shown on the contract drawings. All major pieces of equipment have performance characteristics shown on the contract drawings or described in the specifications.

If the Contractor selects equipment that is not as shown on the contract drawings or described in this specification, he shall be responsible for ensuring the overall system(s) performance is maintained, and if necessary, re-engineering the system(s) and revising the drawings.

C010 DEFINITIONS

The following definitions are applicable to phrases and acronyms used throughout this contract:

ABS – American Bureau of Shipping.

COR - Contracting Officer’s Representative - a member of the contract management and quality assurance team authorized by the Contracting Officer to perform certain administrative and managerial duties. A copy of the COR’s authority letter is furnished to the Contractor.

IACS – International Association of Classification Societies.

K.O. - Contracting Officer - A person with the authority to enter into, administer and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

MDC –Marine Design Center.

NSF – National Science Foundation.

QC - Quality Control - Quality Control is a function of the Contractor. Refer to clause E03.

Quality Assurance (QA) is a function of the Government.

USACE –United States Army Corps of Engineers.

USCG – United States Coast Guard

Vessel – The barge-like floating pier

C025 CONTRACTOR QUALITY STANDARDS

H. GENERAL

The Contractor shall be responsible for the construction of a complete and functioning barge. The Contractor shall utilize the contract drawings so as to meet specification requirements utilizing construction and testing methods to ensure that the completed barge conforms to the intended design.

Inspection by the Marine Design Center is for the purpose of verifying the proper function of the Contractor’s quality control measures and is not to be used as a substitute for control of quality by the Contractor.

Every effort shall be made during production planning to construct the vessel in an efficient sequence minimizing re-work and repair. Care shall be taken to assure the latest revisions of the Final Design plans are being used.

I. STRUCTURAL MATERIALS

Unless otherwise specified or noted on the contract drawings, all structural hull material shall be in accordance with the following specifications:

ABS “Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels” and “Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges.”

Welding Materials - ABS “Approved Welding Electrodes, Wire-Flux and Wire Gas Combination.”

J. STANDARD PARTS & MATERIALS

All articles, fittings, equipment, machinery, supplies, and materials used in the construction and outfitting of the barge shall be the highest grade, free from defects and imperfections, unused and, be the standard product of reputable manufacturers, to the maximum extent practicable. Any material not specified shall be the best of their kind for the purpose intended.

Materials specified herein to meet the requirements of standard specifications published by national authorities shall conform to the respective editions, including amendments, specified. No salvage materials shall be used in the work.

K. WORKMANSHIP

All labor shall be especially skilled for each kind of work and under competent direction.

In engaging one kind of work with another, marring or damage of previously acceptable construction shall be cause for rejection. All parts of the barge intended to join or bear upon other parts shall have complete and solid contact and shall fit together without excessive cold work during erection. Shims or liners shall not be used for the purpose of overcoming a bad fit.

Lightening holes may be punched or machine-cut and all edges shall have burrs removed. Holes in members having sharp curvature shall be avoided.

L. WELDERS

All welding under this contract shall be done only by welders who have successfully passed qualification tests accepted by the ABS or other regulatory bodies acceptable to ABS.

The Contractor shall bear the expense of conducting these tests and shall certify, by name to the Contracting Officer, welders who have successfully passed the prescribed tests and hold current, valid certifications.

The listed of certified welders shall be submitted during Phase I of the Contract. The list shall include the employee’s name, certification(s), and date(s) of the most recent tests for each certification(s). This list shall be named and numbered 887-C025-01 LIST OF CERTIFIED

WELDERS.

The Contractor shall require any welder to repeat these tests when in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the work of the welder indicates a reasonable doubt of his proficiency. In such cases the welder shall be re-certified as above if he successfully passed the retest; otherwise, he shall be disqualified until he has successfully passed the retest.

The Contractor shall maintain records of each welder’s certification during the course of the contract. The records are to be available for examination upon request of the Contracting Officer.

M. WELDING

All welding shall be in accordance with the current rules and Quality Standards of the ABS and ANSI/AWS D3.5-85. All welding equipment used on the work shall be of a modern type subject to close control. The electrodes used throughout the work shall be suitable for use with the parent metal at each weld, and be approved by ABS.

Welding procedures, as to direction, length, numbers, and sequence of beads, shall be carefully planned to minimize lock-up stresses. Care shall be exercised to produce smooth even beads, especially on all exposed plating and fittings. Beads shall be chipped and ground where directed by the COR.

The Contractor shall employ appropriate welding procedures and grounding connections to preclude the possibility of anodic erosion of the hull after launching

N. INSTALLATION

Materials and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the approved recommendations of the manufacturer, and in compliance with the contract documents. The installation shall be accomplished by workmen skilled in this type of work.

O. FAIRNESS & CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCES

Steel plating and structure shall be installed using proper welding procedures and sequences to insure fair, undistorted plating panels. The use of filler materials to surface unfair areas is not acceptable.

Maximum allowable construction distortion and tolerances are defined in the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) No. 47 “Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard”. Distortion shall not exceed the amounts in this guide.

P. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

All material and equipment shall be new, of current manufacture and suitable for the marine service intended. Spare parts and service shall be readily obtainable.

All material, unless otherwise specified in these specifications or in the drawings, shall be of commercial quality to ASTM, ANSI, or SAE specifications.

During construction and before delivery, the Contractor shall be responsible for protection of all material, equipment, etc., intended for the barges.

The overweight tolerance of members shall be within the limits defined by the specifications of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

All materials shall be free of imperfections due to manufacturing processes and from defects which adversely affect appearance or serviceability.

All plating shall be neatly cut, fitted and welded. All sharp edges or projections which constitute a personnel hazard shall be removed or ground smooth. All notches shall have a radius to prevent stress concentrations.

Where aluminum must be attached to dissimilar metals or between dissimilar alloys of aluminum, fasteners shall be of stainless steel of an approved design with insulation as required to eliminate metal to metal contact.

All galvanizing shall be done after fabrication by the hot dip process, and the zinc shall be not less than 98% pure. In instances where some types of metals cannot be hot dip galvanized, zinc silicate coating may then be substituted.

C100 SCIENTIFIC

All scientific data shall be provided in United States Customary System units of measurement (pounds, long tons, and feet). Data provided in other units will not be evaluated or considered.

C105 HULL GEOMETRY

Q. CONTRACT DRAWING

887-B105-01 HULL LINES

R. GENERAL

The hull geometry for the barge is as shown on the contract drawing. The hull shall be constructed as shown on the contract drawing.

If, while laying out, any significant discrepancies in the shape as given on the drawing are brought to light, this fact shall be called to the attention of the Government immediately for resolution.

C115 INCLINING & DEADWEIGHT SURVEY

S. DRAWING FOR CONTRACTOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

887-B115-01 WEIGHT ESTIMATE

T. USE OF WEIGHT ESTIMATE FOR BIDDING

The weight estimate has been developed commensurate with the contract level design and uses margins for the purposes of vessel performance. The Government does not consider the weight estimate to be suitable for detailed bidding purposes. The Government is not responsible for Contractor use of the weight estimate in bid preparation.

U. WEIGHT & CENTER OF GRAVITY ESTIMATES & MONITORING

The Contractor shall implement a careful independent weight estimating and monitoring program.

During the Engineering Phase (Phase I), the Contractor shall prepare a detailed weight estimate for the vessel based on selected equipment and take-offs of materials. Weights and centers of gravity shall be documented in a spreadsheet type format using a system similar to the MDC Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), which will be provided at contract award. The document shall be numbered 887-C115-01 and titled WEIGHT ESTIMATE.

The detailed weight estimate shall be complete with the longitudinal, transverse, and vertical location of the center of gravity of all items included in the estimate.

The Contractor shall update the weight estimate each month with details on the equipment selected and purchased, and outfitting design developments. The weight estimate shall be submitted monthly for Government quality assurance review.

During the Construct and Test Phase (Phase II), the Contractor shall continue to update and submit the weight and CG estimate each month. The update shall reflect actual equipment location, actual quantity and location of outfitting items, and any changes to the structural weight.

The Government will review the monthly weight estimate to ensure the anticipated draft, and trim and stability conditions of the barge are satisfactory. If weight growth that adversely impacts the vessel’s trim and stability is found, the Government will contact the Contractor to determine the cause and develop a remedial action plan.

V. INCLINING & DEADWEIGHT SURVEY

Upon completion of all work, and the barge in the lightship condition, the Contractor shall conduct an inclining test and deadweight survey. The inclining test shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM F 1321-21 and Contract Clause E05. The Contractor shall be responsible for developing the inclining test procedure/plan, providing all certified inclining weights, pendulum setups, support equipment and personnel, directing the experiment, recording all data, and completing the inclining test report. The Government will participate in the incline experiment as a witness.

The Contractor shall prepare an inclining test procedure/plan and submit it to the Government and ABS for review and approval. The plan shall be numbered 887-C115-02 and titled: INCLINE EXPERIMENT PLAN. For the Government’s review, the plan shall be submitted at least 60 days prior to the scheduled inclining.

Based on the intended ABS class of the vessel, ABS will require engineering review and surveyor witness with the inclining experiment. The Contractor shall coordinate submittals and on-site surveyor representation with ABS to ensure the construction and testing schedules are maintained.

Following the completion of the inclining experiment, the Contractor shall complete the incline test report and determine the lightship displacement, centers of gravity and hydrostatic properties of the barge. The report numbered 887-D115-03 and titled: INCLINE EXPERIMENT RESULT, shall be submitted to the Government and ABS for review and approval.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with ABS reviews (including at least one iteration to reflect any ABS comments made) and all surveyor costs.

W. FINAL STABILITY DOCUMENTS

The Government will maintain responsibility for updating the scientific and stability documents with the results of the incline experiment. Within 21 calendar days of receipt of 887-D115-03 INCLINE EXPERIMENT RESULT), the Government will update and issue the following to the Contractor:

887-D125-01 HYDROSTATIC CALCULATIONS

887-D150-01 DAMAGE STABILITY

887-D155-01 INTACT STABILITY

The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting the above documents to ABS for review and approval, including all ABS costs. The Contractor shall coordinate the schedule of submissions and testing with ABS to maintain the construction and testing schedules.

C120 RESISTANCE

X. DRAWING FOR CONTRACTOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

887-B120-01 TOWING & RESISTANCE CALCULATION

Y. GENERAL

Report 887-B120-01 provides the calculated towing resistance characteristics of the vessel. Should the Contractor’s design development affect the resistance then the Contractor shall provide an updated report documenting the towing resistance characteristics incorporating these design developments.

C125 HYDROSTATICS

Z. DRAWING FOR CONTRACTOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

887-B125-01 HYDROSTATIC CALCULATIONS

AA. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Report 887-B125-01 provides the hydrostatics properties and curves of form of the vessel. Should the Contractor’s design development affect these characteristics then the Contractor shall provide an updated report documenting the hydrostatics properties and curves of form incorporating these design developments.

If there are no changes to the Contract Design, the Government will provide and update the hydrostatics for the vessel, after the completion of the inclining test and deadweight survey. The hydrostatics report will be numbered 887-D125-01 and titled: HYDROSTATICS

CALCULATIONS.

C140 FREEBOARD

BB. GENERAL

The Vessel is designed to have a freeboard of 10 feet while in service as a pier. The design freeboard is intended to help maintain a workable bridge angle for vehicles driving on and off the Vessel during the active period of its service.

C150 DAMAGE STABILITY

CC. DRAWING FOR CONTRACTOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

887-B150-01 DAMAGE STABILITY

DD. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Report 887-B150-01 documents the initial Damage Stability evaluation for the vessel. Should the Contractor’s design development affect the subdivision, full load draft, or other damage…