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This is a Work Item Index and detailed specifications document for corrective maintenance and overhaul work on the USS Hershel Williams (ESB 4), a Military Sealift Command vessel. The contract number is N68171-28-C-XXXX for FY 2027 MTA (Mid-Term Availability).
The document outlines comprehensive maintenance and repair work organized into multiple sections covering hull and structural repairs, electrical systems, communication and navigation equipment, auxiliary machinery, habitability outfitting, HVAC systems, and drydocking. Key work items include installation of mission deck mooring fittings, exterior stairwell traction modifications, anchors for fall restraint systems, flight deck underside preservation, ABS annual tank surveys, saltwater ballast tank preservation (10-year cycles), waste water sludge tank preservation (7.5-year cycles), topside painting, and machinery space turnover with dock and sea trials. General services required include furnishing office facilities for the overhaul management team, providing IT services with T3 internet connectivity, general services for the ship (electrical shore power at 6000 amps minimum, potable water, de-ionized water, compressed air, fire protection, temporary lighting and cooling, sewage disposal, heat lamps, debris removal, bilge water removal), integrated project planning and production status monitoring, weight and moment reporting, fire protection and safety programs, gas-free certifications, hazardous waste disposal, and shipboard access and security. The contract includes multiple category classifications: NSP (Not Separately Priced) items establishing general requirements, Category A items with firm fixed prices to be executed during the period of performance, and Category B items representing optional repairs. Government-furnished materials include extensive paint and coating supplies (Amercoat 240 epoxy and Amershield polyurethane products), lubricants per MSC contract with Exxon Mobil, and specialized equipment like personal fall arrest systems and portable gas detection meters. The work package requires compliance with General Technical Requirements (GTRs), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards, USCG regulations, OSHA requirements, and various surface preparation standards (SSPC). Quality assurance requirements mandate contractor-operated inspection systems, test and inspection records, regulatory body coordination, and detailed reporting including coating reports, as-found and as-released condition reports, and production schedules with critical path identification.
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Print Date: 02/05/2026
MSC Corrective Maintenance
Engineering Report
USS HERSHEL WILLIAMS
(ESB 4)
N68171-28-C-XXXX
FY 2027 MTA
WORK ITEM INDEX REPORT
Item Number Title Category
SECTION 0000 GENERAL SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS
0001 ESB-SWI-SCOPE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND NSP
0002 ESB-SWI-TECHNICAL AND MANUFACTURERS NSP
0003 ESB-SWI-APPROACH BERTHING AND MOORING NSP
0004 ESB-SWI-TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE NSP
0005 ESB-SWI-HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY NSP
0006 ESB-SWI-HEAVY WEATHER PLAN NSP
0007 ESB-SWI-COLD WEATHER PLAN NSP
0008 ESB-SWI-PROCUREMENT AND USE OF LUBRICANTS NSP
0010 ESB-SWI-FURNISH OFFICE FOR OVERHAUL MANAGEMENT A
0011 ESB-SWI-GENERAL SERVICES FOR SHIP A
0012 ESB-SWI-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES A
0013 ESB-SWI-INTEGRATED PROJECT PLANNING AND A
0014 ESB-SWI-WEIGHT AND MOMENT REPORT A
0015 ESB-SWI-ILS-GFM A
0016 ESB-SWI-FIRE PROTECTION AND SHIPS SAFETY PROGRAM A
0017A ESB-SWI-HANDLING SHIPS STORES - STORING A
0018 ESB-SWI-DELIVERY AND REDELIVERY OF THE VESSEL A
0019 ESB-SWI-SHIPBOARD ACCESS AND SECURITY A
0020 ESB-SWI-GAS FREE CERTIFICATES A
0021 ESB-SWI-CLEAN AND GAS FREE TANKS VOIDS A
0022 ESB-SWI-MACHINERY SPACE TURN-OVER DOCK TRIALS A
0023 ESB-SWI-HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL AT A A
0030 ESB-SWI-CONTINUATION OF SERVICES B
0040 ESB-SWI-OCONUS FORCE PROTECTION A
SECTION 0100 HULL AND STRUCTURAL
0101 TALT 17-021 Install Mission Deck Mooring Fittings A
0102 TALT 21-018 Replace Existing Exterior Stairwells with Steps that A
0103 TALT 20-006 Install Anchors to be used in Fall Restraint at UNREP A
0104 ESB-CSI-FLIGHT DECK UNDERSIDE PRESERVATION (1 YR) A
0152 TESB_CCSI_ABS ANNUAL SURVEY - TANK INSPECTION A
DRAFT
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0158A ESB-CCSI-SW BALLAST TANK PRESERVATION (10 YR)(4-16- A
0158B ESB-CCSI-SW BALLAST TANK PRESERVATION (10 YR)(4- A
0158C ESB-CCSI-SW BALLAST TANK PRESERVATION (10 YR)(4-57- A
0158D ESB-CCSI-SW BALLAST TANK PRESERVATION (10 YR)(4-57- A
0158E ESB-CCSI-SW BALLAST TANK PRESERVATION (10 YR)(3- A
0158P ESB-CCSI-SW BALLAST TANK PRESERVATION (10 YR)(5-97- A
0158Z ESB-CCSI-SW BALLAST TANK PRESERVATION (10 YR)(5-97- A
0171G ESB-CCSI-WASTE WATER SLUDGE TANK PRESERVATION A
0171I ESB-CCSI-WASTE WATER SLUDGE TANK PRESERVATION A
0171J ESB-CCSI-WASTE WATER SLUDGE TANK PRESERVATION A
0173A ESB-CCSI-PRESERVE AND PAINT 2K SQFT TOPSIDE (1 YR) A
0173B ESB-CCSI-PRESERVE AND PAINT 2K SQFT MACHINERY A
0174A ESB-CCSI-CARGO PETROLEUM TANK PRESERVATION (10 A
SECTION 0300 ELECTRICAL
0303 TESB_CSI_HIGH VOLTAGE, SHIP SERVICE, AND A
0306 TESB_CSI_EMERGENCY GENERATOR - INSPECT AND A
0353A ESB-CCSI-THERMOGRAPHIC SURVEY (1 YR) A
SECTION 0400 COMMUNICATION AND NAVIGATION
0451 ESB-CCSI-ANNUAL RADAR SERVICE A
0452 ESB-CCSI-ANNUAL ECDIS SERVICE (SCSI) A
0453 ESB-CCSI-ANNUAL GYRO SYSTEM PM A
0454 ESB-CCSI-ANNUAL VDR RECERTIFICATION A
0455 ESB-CCSI-ANNUAL RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT A
0460 ESB-CCSI-ANNUAL INSPECTION OF MANUALLY OPERATED A
SECTION 0500 AUXILIARY MACHINERY
0503 ESB-CSI-CARGO FUEL HOSE TESTING (1 YR) A
0517A ESB-CSI-LTFW COOLER CLEANING AND INSPECTION (2.5 A
0518A ESB-CSI-HTFW COOLER CLEANING AND INSPECTION (2. A
0527 ESB-CSI-EDG COUPLING INSPECTION (1 YR) A
0547 ESB-CSI-REPLACE STEERING GEAR LIMIT SWITCHES (2.5 A
0554 ESB-CCSI-INSPECT TEST AND CERTIFY MACHINERY SPACE A
0556A ESB-CCSI-INSPECT MISSION EQUIPMENT DECK CRANES A
0556B ESB-CCSI-INSPECT NON-MISSION EQUIPMENT DECK A
0561A ESB-CCSI-GAUGE CALIBRATION (1 YR) A
0562 ESB-CCSI-SCBA ANNUAL INSPECTION A
0563B ESB-CCSI-SCBA COMPRESSOR AND FILLING STATION A
0565A ESB-CCSI-FIXED GAS FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM INSPECTION A
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0567A ESB-CCSI-FIXED FOAM FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM A
0568A ESB-CCSI-WATER MIST-SPRAY-SPRINKLER INSPECTION A
0569 ESB-CCSI-FIRE AND SMOKE DETECTION AND ALARM A
0570 ESB-CCSI-PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE (1 YR) A
0571 ESB-CCSI-FIRE AND SMOKE DAMPER SERVICE (1 YR) A
0572A ESB-CCSI-DEEP FAT FRYER AND RANGE HOOD FIRE A
0573 ESB-CCSI-FIRE STATIONS AND HOSES (1 YR) A
0574A ESB-CCSI-FIRE DOORS AND SHUTTERS - SLIDING A
0574B ESB-CCSI-FIRE DOORS AND SHUTTERS - JOINER DOORS (1 A
0574C ESB-CCSI-FIRE DOORS AND SHUTTERS - ROLLER A
0578 ESB-CCSI-BOLL AND KIRCH AUTO FLUSH LO FILTER A
0581 ESB-CCSI-OXYGEN BOTTLE INSPECTION AND HYDRO (5 A
0585A ESB-CSI-REVERSE OSMOSIS UNIT SERVICE (1 YR) A
SECTION 0600 HABITABILITY OUTFITTING AND FURNISHINGS
0604 ESB-CSI-ANNUAL LIFERAFT DAVIT CERTIFICATION A
0651A ESB-CCSI-ANNUAL LIFEBOAT INSPECTION A
0651B ESB-CCSI-ANNUAL LIFEBOAT DAVIT INSPECTION A
0653A ESB-CCSI-ANNUAL RESCUE BOAT INSPECTION A
0653B ESB-CCSI-ANNUAL RESCUE BOAT DAVIT INSPECTION A
0655 TESB_CCSI_IMMERSION SUIT SERVICE (3 YR) A
0656 ESB-CCSI-ANNUAL LIFE RAFT CERTIFICATION A
0657 ESB-CCSI-ACCOMMODATION LADDER INSPECTION (1 YR) A
0662 ESB-CCSI-DEEP FAT FRYER INSPECTION (1 YR) A
0666 ESB-CCSI-INSPECT, TEST AND CERTIFY MATERIAL A
SECTION 0800 HVAC
0851A TESB_CCSI_GALLEY VENTILATION SYSTEM AND A
SECTION 0900 DRYDOCKING
0958 ESB-CCSI-PROPELLER CLEAN AND POLISH AND HULL A
USS Hershel Williams
( ESB 4 )
GENERAL SERVICES AND
REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT NO. N68171-26-RN-003
ITEM NO. 0001 CATEGORY "N" 2026-01-30
ESB-SWI-SCOPE GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS AND DEFINITIONS
Manovich, David
0001 - 1
1.0 ABSTRACT
This item describes the intent, scope, general requirements, and definitions that apply to this work package.
2.0 REFERENCES
2.1 MSC Drawing 803-7081122, Military Sealift Command
(MSC) General Technical Requirements (GTRs)
3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION
3.1 Aspects of the ship and shore support facilities as
described in the work package.
4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: None
5.0 NOTES: None
6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None additional
7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED
7.1 Scope
7.1.1 This work package, the accompanying contract, and contract guidance drawings define the scope of work to be performed.
7.1.2 In case of a difference or conflict between the
referenced contract guidance drawings and the work items, the work items shall govern. Any omissions from the drawings, or from this work package, of details or work that is necessary to fulfill the intent of this work package or that is customarily performed in the industry or could have been obtained from a ship check (if offered), do not relieve the contractor from his/her obligation to perform such work. Notify the
Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)/OMT REP of any such
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0001 - 2 issues as soon as the work package is reviewed, or such conflict is identified.
7.1.3 Provide labor and materials necessary to
complete work items in the work package. Tag-out, (rearrange for order of activity) rig and unrig, connect and disconnect stage and un-stage, and remove, replace, and relocate any interference necessary to accomplish each work item in the work package. Unless specifically identified as government-furnished equipment or material (GFE/GFM), provide all equipment, material, and labor necessary to perform the contract.
7.1.4 Perform inspections, tests, and trials to
demonstrate total compliance with the work package requirements.
7.2 General Requirements
7.2.1 Within the scope of this work package, complete
each work item in accordance with appropriate GTRs as found in
Reference 2.1.
7.2.2 Where a work item has special requirements that
differ from the GTRs, the requirements of the work item shall govern. Where there are no special requirements invoked, then the GTRs shall govern.
7.2.3 Work items and contract guidance drawings
provided by the Government to the contractor do not fully describe all work required to meet regulatory requirements.
Ensure that work complies with regulatory requirements in accordance with Reference 2.1, GTR No. 1. The cost of meeting regulatory requirements shall be borne by the contractor.
Provide the scheduling of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) surveys and the cost and scheduling of all other regulatory services. The Government shall bear the costs of ABS ship surveys. Where a work item requires the contractor to develop working drawings and obtain ABS review and approval of those
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0001 - 3 working drawings, the contractor shall bear these costs.
7.2.4 Where a work item does not cite any particular
GTR, identify and perform in accordance with relevant GTRs. If any question arises as to the applicability, notify the on-site
OMT REP and request further guidance.
7.2.5 Provide all necessary compliance and approval
certificates and documents and submit them to the OMT REP. This includes but is not limited to:
a. Original stamped documents of each approved drawing for work performed during the availability.
b. Original stamped documents of each regulatory test and inspection performed during the availability.
c. A chronological file of all correspondence between the contractor (or sub-contractor) and all regulatory bodies.
d. Prepare and submit reports, drawings, and other documents required per the above paragraphs in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).
7.3 Definitions: The following terms in alphabetical order
shall have meanings as indicated below:
7.3.1 Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) –
Means the MSC designated contracting officer.
7.3.2 Article – means a separately lettered part of a
work item of the work package. Articles in different items may bear the same number; hence, to identify an article completely, the item of which it is a part must be specified.
7.3.3 As-designed – means a condition meeting the
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0001 - 4 original system and manufacturer’s design.
7.3.4 As-found – means the condition which was found
upon close inspection by the contractor. The resulting report will discuss all major components and sub-components as functional or degraded and needing specified repairs. When reporting an as-found condition, the information shall be stated clearly, concisely, and with enough detail so as to allow for preparation of a work statement and estimate. Include annotated sketches, graphs, and photographs when necessary to make a report clearly understandable to the OMT REP. Identify actual readings/dimensions taken. When a work item does not require a report, and one is determined to be necessary in order to produce a reliable or complete repair, submit one legible copy, in hard copy or electronic media, of a report with supporting data as early as possible in the contract period, so as to have the additional work completed within the original contract period.
7.3.5 As-released – means the condition of the item
that exists at the time it is returned to the government.
Include annotated sketches, graphs, and photographs when necessary to make a report clearly understandable to the OMT
REP. Identify actual readings/dimensions taken. It shall include a summary of corrective actions made by the contractor and list any known remaining degraded conditions.
7.3.6 Category A – means a work item for which a firm
fixed price has been established in the base contract, which will be executed during the period of performance.
7.3.7 Category B – means a work item which identifies
additional optional repairs, labor, and materials or for which a firm fixed price has been established in the base contract, which may, or may not be invoked by the ACO during the period of performance.
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7.3.8 Contractor furnished equipment (CFE) and
contractor furnished material (CFM) – means the contractor provides the specified equipment or material used in the work item. Anything not identified as GFE/GFM shall be considered contractor furnished. This includes, for example, items alternatively described as installing activity furnished or vendor furnished.
7.3.9 COMSC – means the Commander, Military Sealift
Command.
7.3.10 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) – is
an individual designated in accordance with DFARS subsection
201.602-2 and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.
7.3.11 Contracting Officer – identifies the
Contracting Officer as identified in the award or as otherwise designated by the government or MSC.
7.3.12 Contractor – identifies the shipyard holding
the prime contract for the work specified in this work package.
7.3.13 Delivery – means the time when the contractor
accepts the ship into their custody. The point where the ship is delivered is stated in the "DELIVERY AND REDELIVERY" Standard
Work Item - 018.
7.3.14 Detach or disconnect – means to disconnect all
attachments to the unit prior to moving it. Attachment points shall be tagged, identified, blanked, and protected to facilitate reinstallation. Work items do not necessarily identify interferences, and the contractor is responsible for the identification and resolution of interferences affecting a detachment and subsequent movement.
7.3.15 Drawing, As-Built (ABD)- ABDs are MSC drawings
that document the final, ship specific, as-built configuration
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0001 - 6 changes made by a TRANSALT. ABDs are derived from Contract
Guidance Drawings (CGDs)and assigned unique MSC drawing numbers.
7.3.16 Drawing, Contract Guidance (CGD)- CGDs are MSC
Drawings provided for guidance in accomplishing specific work.
Together with the work item that references them, they contain adequate information and detail for industrial activities to estimate, plan and execute work requirements. They do not necessarily describe all work required to meet regulatory body requirements. CGDs are typically applicable to multiple ships in a class but based on the ship check of a single ship. Therefore a ship’s as-found condition could require the industrial activity to tailor the work.
7.3.17 Drawing, Selected Record (SRD)- SRDs are MSC
drawings that document important features and systems. In most cases, they were initially developed by the shipyard that built the ship. Examples include general arrangements and system diagrams.
7.3.18 Drawing, Selected Record Markup (SRD-M)- SRD-Ms
highlight additions, deletions, and configuration changes resulting from alterations. They are typically based on a tabletop review of ABDs and/or a ship check. They are retained to be incorporated into formal SRD revisions at a later time.
7.3.19 Extend – See install definition.
7.3.20 General Technical Requirements (GTRs) – defines
the standards of performance for work being performed by contractors, see Reference 2.1.
7.3.21 Government furnished equipment (GFE) and
Government furnished materials (GFM) – means the government provides the specified equipment or material used in the work item.
7.3.22 Hazwaste – means hazardous wastes that the
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Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) identifies in one of four hazardous waste lists (F-list – 40 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) 261.31; K-list – 40 CFR 261.32; P-list 40 CFR 262.32; or
U-list 40 CFR 261.32; or exhibit at least one of four characteristics – ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity, as defined in 40 CFR Part 261, Subpart C.
7.3.23 Hot work – defined per 29 CFR 1915.11(b).
7.3.24 Inspect – means to examine and assess the
condition of a particular item or system and provide report with recommendation for repair and material.
7.3.25 Install, extend, and modify – means provide the
piece of equipment, material, or system to be installed, extended or modified and provide the materials, structural supports, and labor to attach, connect, and test the equipment or system to effect a finished fully operational installation.
In addition:
a. When new material or equipment is not specified by type, the material or equipment shall be identical to the existing material or equipment. When install is used with reference to GFE, conditions of the above definition are applicable, except the requirement to provide the piece of equipment.
b. Work items do not necessarily identify interferences and the contractor shall identify and resolve interferences affecting the installation by temporarily removing, reinstalling, or relocating interferences upon approval of OMT REP. Temporarily remove, relocate, alter, and reroute all interferences, including but not limited to, ductwork, piping, wire-ways, fixtures, insulation, joiner linings, equipment, furniture, etc., to facilitate finished fully operational installations and modifications covered by this work package. In the event that piping, ductwork, GENERAL SERVICES AND
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0001 - 8 equipment, linings, etc., must be temporarily removed to facilitate installation of new or modified work, subsequently reinstall same in an as original condition. This includes but is not limited to; preservation systems, restoring floor coverings and joiner work, replacing items and equipment removed for access, plugging wiring and pipe penetrations, and restoring all other disturbed areas to match the surrounding areas.
Disturbed coating shall be repaired.
7.3.26 Interference – means any object(s), equipment(s), system(s), or component(s) that must be removed and reinstalled, relocated, modified or designed around to facilitate the installation of new, repaired or modified equipment or systems.
7.3.27 Labor and Materials – means labor, materials, parts, plant facilities, supervision, services, tools, equipment, and any other resources required to accomplish the specified work.
7.3.28 Manifests – are the official shipping document
forms originated and signed by the generators, transporters, and operators of the hazardous waste disposal facility, as required by federal, state, or local regulations.
7.3.29 MSC representative (MSCREP) – means the
principal port engineer (PPE) for the period of performance and may be delegated to an assistant port engineer (APE) or a ship’s officer assigned to work with the ACO.
7.3.30 OMT REP approval – means OMT REP written
concurrence with the general method of construction and detailing as presented by the contractor and does not relieve contractor responsibility for any error.
7.3.31 OMT REP, OMTREP – For MSC ships where ship is
run by an Operating Company (OPCO), contractual authority with
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0001 - 9 the contractor yard is with the operating company KO. The OMT
REP denotes the OPCO Senior Management Team consisting of OPCO
Program Manager, OPCO Port Engineer, OPCO Contracting Officer, OPCO Engineering Manager and OPCO Life Cycle Manager. The MSC program management team serves as owner's representative and provides the OPCO direction per the OPCO contract with MSC. MSC government representatives to include the Government Port
Engineer (GPE) assigned are full time MSC representative whose function is to provide MSC Program Manager (PM) and N7 Technical director with real time status of availability progress, and firsthand information on issues, change order requirements, work quality and work completion. The GPE does not have contractual authority, but they are the primary liaison between OPCO and MSC
PM and N7 whose purpose is to expedite decision making in the SY environment. For Ships operated by United States Government
Employees, OMT REP is synonymous with MSC representative
(MSCREP), see definition for MSC representative.
7.3.32 Non-destructive testing (NDT) – means analyzing
the properties and condition of a material, component or system without causing damage and is employed to determine acceptability. Testing shall utilize currently calibrated equipment and certified testing personnel and procedures in accordance with applicable classification society and regulatory bodies requirements.
7.3.33 None additional or none – means that there are
no additional requirements beyond those contained in the GTRs and work items that make up the work package. Where specific requirements are set forth in articles 6.0, 7.0 or 8.0 of a work item, such requirements are in addition to those requirements listed in the GTRs and work items that make up the work package.
7.3.34 Not separately priced (NSP) – means a work item
which defines the general requirements, standards and conditions the contractor shall meet during the period of performance. NSP work items are not biddable items and do not represent a cost to
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0001 - 10 the government.
7.3.35 Or equal – means that components, materials or
equipment shall be equal or equivalent in terms of quality, performance (flow rate, pressure, heat transfer characteristics, etc.), services required (power, cooling water, HVAC, etc.), compatibility with interrelated systems and arrangements, and supportability over the service life of the components, material or equipment. In the case of components, materials, or equipment substitution for those items noted in the contract guidance drawings or work package, the contractor shall submit a written request delineating the design and performance data on both the specified and substituted piece of equipment for OMT
REP approval, and if approved, the contractor shall take full contractual and technical responsibility for ensuring installation of the components, materials or equipment are compatible with the interrelated systems.
7.3.36 Qualified welders – means welders, whether
contractor or subcontractor provided, shall hold qualification documentation from ABS and USCG for the material to be welded.
Welding procedures shall be approved by the ABS Surveyor for the work specified in the work items. Qualifications and procedures shall be provided to the OMT REP upon request.
7.3.37 Redelivery – means the time that the OMT REP
accepts the ship back from the contractor. The point where the ship is redelivered is stated in the "DELIVERY AND REDELIVERY"
Standard Work Item – 018.
7.3.38 Refurbish – means to temporarily remove, disassemble, clean, inspect, a unit, part, equipment, or system, and then submit an as-found condition report to the OMT REP if repair work or parts are recommended beyond the scope of the work item. The OMT Rep will determine if these additional repairs or replacement parts are necessary. Upon completion the contractor shall lubricate, reassemble and reinstall the unit, GENERAL SERVICES AND
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0001 - 11 equipment or system, set and adjust in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, test the unit, equipment, or system to demonstrate proper function to the manufacturer's specifications, and submit an as-released condition report to the OMT REP. The reinstalled refurbished unit, equipment, or system shall be fully operational and complete in all aspects.
New screws, bolts, nuts, washers, gaskets, packing bearings, O-rings, and shims shall be used when reassembling and reinstalling the unit, equipment, or system. Additional information concerning the location of equipment refurbishment, special processes to be used in the refurbishment, and additional parts to be replaced during refurbishment shall be as specified in the individual work items.
7.3.39 Reinstall – means that the contractor shall
provide labor and material to install a unit, part, equipment, material, or system after the unit, part, equipment, material, or system was temporarily removed, relocated, modified, or refurbished. The requirements of an installation as set forth in paragraphs 7.3.25, 7.3.25.a, and 7.3.25.b above with regard to completeness, operation, testing, the identification and resolution of interferences, etc. also these requirements apply to a reinstallation.
7.3.40 Relocate – means to provide labor and materials
to detach the unit, part, equipment, or system and to reinstall the same unit, equipment, or system at a new or modified location. The requirements of an installation as set forth in paragraphs 7.3.25, 7.3.25.a, and 7.3.25.b above with regard to completeness, operation, testing, the identification and resolution of interferences, etc. also apply to relocation.
7.3.41 Remove or rip out – means to provide labor and
materials to disconnect, detach, and transfer the unit, part, equipment, materials, or system in its entirety off the ship as specified in the GTR. Supports, stuffing tubes, collars, and other appurtenances shall be removed by burning, chipping, or
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0001 - 12 cutting when a work item requires machinery, piping, wiring, ducting, structure, outfitting, joiner, or equipment removal.
Areas affected by removals/rip outs shall be restored as set forth in paragraph 7.3.25.b:
a. When the work package requires the removal of machinery, piping, wiring, ducting, structure, outfitting, joiner, or equipment removal, supports, stuffing tubes, collars, and other appurtenances shall be removed by burning, chipping, or cutting, stubs, rough spots, and other surface irregularities shall be ground smooth and flush with adjacent surfaces. Once tasked work in the affected area is complete, the areas affected by the removal shall be restored to their original condition.
This includes, but is not limited to, preservation system, restoring floor coverings and joiner work, painting, replacing items and equipment removed for access, plugging wiring and pipe penetrations, and restoring all other disturbed areas to match the surrounding areas. Disturbed coatings shall be repaired to match the surrounding area.
b. After removing the machinery, piping, wiring, ducting, structure, outfitting, joiner, or equipment removal, supports, stuffing tubes, collars, or other appurtenances, watertight or fire zone boundaries shall be reestablished. Holes in oil tight, watertight, and gas tight boundaries and structural bulkheads shall be blanked with flush inserts providing structural integrity and tightness equal to that which they replace. Holes in non-structural steel and steel joiner bulkheads may be blanked with lapped plates.
c. When the electrical wiring requiring removal joins a circuit that is not being removed (i.e. at a junction box), the electrical wiring or cable shall be entirely removed to the junction point. All other attachments including, but not limited to, fasteners, supports, and brackets shall be entirely removed. When electric cable is designated for removal, it shall be physically and electrically traced to the power source
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0001 - 13 and the circuit de-energized before removing the cable. When cable is removed from multiple cable runs, the remaining cables shall be bound and strapped.
7.3.42 Replace or renew – means to remove the unit, equipment, or systems including interferences, and to install a new unit, equipment, or system which is either identical to or equal to that which was removed; the installation shall include, but not be limited to, any hook-ups, supports, and adapters, which are required to effect a finished fully operational installation complete in all aspects.
7.3.43 Restore – means to perform those processes
(including, but not limited to, weld build-up, chrome plate, machine, grind, lap, NDT, etc.) which are required to return a component to the manufacturer’s specifications regarding dimensions, tolerances, angles, surface finish and clearances.
7.3.44 Section – means a major part of the work
package and shall include a group of related work items.
7.3.45 Specification – means either a single work item
or a complete set of work items.
7.3.46 Tag out – means a procedure to both notify
personnel that tagged-out equipment, components, or systems are either isolated or not in a normal operating condition and to prevent injury to personnel, improper operation, or damage to the tagged-out equipment, components, or systems.
7.3.47 Temporary installation or temporarily install –
means to provide labor and materials to install the unit, material, equipment or system to completely provide the function described in the individual work item, and to remove the same unit, material, equipment or system prior to redelivery of vessel or to satisfactorily meet the requirements of the individual work item(s). All the requirements of an
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0001 - 14 installation and removal set forth in paragraphs 7.3.25, 7.3.25.a, 7.3.25.b and 7.3.40 with regard to completeness, operation, testing, the identification and resolution of interferences, disconnection, detachment and transfer of the unit, material, equipment, or system in its entirety off the ship as specified in the GTR apply to a temporary installation and subsequent removal.
7.3.48 Temporary removal or temporarily remove – means
to provide labor and material to disconnect and move the unit, equipment, or system from its initial location, and to reinstall the same unit, equipment, or system either in the same location or elsewhere on the ship as described in the work package. All the requirements of an installation as set forth in paragraphs
7.3.25, 7.3.25.a, and 7.3.25.b with regard to completeness, operation, testing, the identification and resolution of interferences, etc. also apply to a temporary removal and reinstallation.
7.3.49 Work item or item – means a separately numbered
part of the work package describing a discrete portion of the work to be accomplished.
7.3.50 Work package – means the entire written portion
of the contract including the Master Ship Repair Agreement, the contract provisions, work items, and the GTRs.
8.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS
8.1 The following conditions apply to each work item in
this work package and are intended to outline the minimum acceptable quality of material, workmanship, and practice.
8.1.1 Where laws, regulations, requirements, or
commercial standards are referred to herein, the latest revision that is in effect on the date of the solicitation shall be applicable.
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8.1.2 The contractor shall be held responsible for
the protection of existing and newly installed equipment and materials and the storage and preservation of GFM/GFE. Any equipment that is damaged by the contractor and determined unusable by the OMT REP due to improper storage and preservation shall be replaced, repaired, or restored at the contractor’s expense as directed by the OMT REP.
8.1.3 Materials and workmanship shall be subject to
the OMT REP’s inspection and approval at all times. Workmanship and materials found to be defective or not in conformity with regulatory requirements, or this work package and its associated contract guidance drawings shall be cause for rejection and removal at the contractor’s expense.
8.1.4 Prepare and submit reports, As-Built Drawings, Selected Record Drawing Markups, and other documents required by the work package in accordance with the CDRL.
8.1.5 Equipment, furnishings, and materials removed, including scrap, except those specified for relocation or otherwise designated by OMT REP, are to be disposed of by the contractor at the contractor’s expense, except for material requiring disposal as a hazardous waste, which shall be disposed of in accordance with work item titled, Hazardous Waste Disposal at a Contractor’s Facility.
8.1.6 Install suitable protective devices on
equipment, which presents a hazard to personnel. These may be carrier guards or other approved devices and shall preclude personnel injury. Examples of equipment which require protective devices are those which contain exposed rotating parts, fan blades, belts, pulleys, flywheels, wire rope reels, etc.
8.1.7 Design, workmanship, equipment, and materials
must conform to commercial maritime standards such as USCG
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0001 - 16 regulations, the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions as Sea (COLREGS), Navigation and Vessel Inspection
Circulars (NVIC), and associated documents incorporated by reference in the aforementioned for marine inspection, and rules set forth by the ABS, U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) regulations, International Maritime Organization (IMO), Safety and Life at Sea (SOLAS), Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE) 45 and American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) A17.1 (for elevators) and other applicable standards. The references required for conformance are either publicly or commercially available. Contractors are expected to have on hand any required commercially available reference which cannot be provided due to copyright restrictions.
8.1.8 Unless specifically approved by the OMT REP, contractor furnished equipment and materials shall be new. New materials and contractor furnished equipment must have traceable material documentation. The costs of ABS ship survey will be borne by the Government. The cost of other regulatory service expenses shall be borne by the contractor.
8.1.9 Conduct megger insulation resistance test
(phase to phase and phase to ground) on new power cable installations and on existing disconnected and reused power cables.
8.1.10 Bond/ground equipment which is modified or
installed by this work package. All bonding and bonding straps shall be in compliance with procedures and practices delineated by regulatory and professional agencies and organizations to include ABS Rules for Shipbuilding, and IEEE requirements.
8.1.11 Where rip outs leave openings in structures, decks, or shell plating, suitable insert plates or reinforced structures of equal material shall be installed to close the openings.
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8.2 Hazardous Material
8.2.1 All material shall be asbestos and PCB free.
If material that contains asbestos or PCB is inadvertently specified on a contract guidance drawing or other document, the contractor shall substitute an equivalent non-asbestos or non-
PCB material and notify the OMT REP in writing prior to making any changes. This will not result in any adjustments to the contract.
8.2.2 All paint and coatings shall be lead free.
Coal tar and coatings containing organic tin or zinc chromate shall not be used. If these materials have been inadvertently specified, the contractor shall substitute an equivalent lead free, tar free, etc. paint or coating and notify the OMT REP without any adjustment of the contract.
8.2.3 The contractor may find materials aboard the
ship which are hazardous to health. These include, but are not limited to, asbestos, coatings containing lead compounds and zinc chromate, and ventilation gaskets and electrical cable containing PCBs. In the event that hazardous materials are identified, the contractor shall notify the OMT REP immediately and in writing.
8.3 Asbestos/Lead Paint/Hex Chromate Abatement and Removal
requirements.
8.3.1 During the performance of this contract the
contractor and subcontractors may be required to perform work which involves the removal or disturbance of asbestos or asbestos-containing products, lead paint, or hex-chromate contaminated paint. This requirement applies to each instance of removal or disturbance.
8.3.2 The contractor shall comply with the
precautions required in 29 CFR 1915.1001, 40 CFR Part 61, and
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0001 - 18 all other applicable Federal, state, and local restrictions.
The contractor shall forward a copy of all required notices, licenses and permits to the Contracting Officer immediately upon issuance or receipt.
8.3.3 The latest change to the Federal, state, and
local regulations in effect at the time of issuance of the contract shall govern. Compliance with these regulations is mandatory and is necessary to protect the employees of the contractor and Naval personnel from exposure to asbestos fibers in excess of the OSHA Action level airborne concentration
(currently 0.1 f/cc of air).
8.3.4 During removal or disturbance, the contractor
shall control airborne concentrations outside the removal boundary to less than 0.1 f/cc at all times.
8.3.5 After removal or disturbance is complete, the
areas within the removal boundary shall not be released for re-occupancy until clearance air sampling demonstrates these spaces have concentrations of less than 0.1 f/cc.
8.3.6 In all respects, the performance of air
sampling and analysis shall be performed IAW the OSHA Reference
Method (Appendix A of 29 CFR 1915.1001), with the following additional specifications:
a. Aggressive clearance sampling shall be performed on 25 mm cassettes at 2.0 liters per minute for a minimum of four hours.
b. In performing the clearance sampling, the pump shall be placed within the compartment where the removal or disturbance occurred. When this operation is conducted in a multilevel space, at least one pump shall be placed on each level.
c. Air sampling shall be performed by a person
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0001 - 19 competent in sampling procedures and overseen by a CIH by the
ABIH.
d. Laboratory analysis of samples shall be performed by a participant in the AIHA PAT Program rated proficient for contaminants and air.
8.3.7 Personal sampling shall be conducted using
breathing zone air samples which are representative of the 8-hour TWA exposure of each individual. Samples shall be collected and analyzed using the OSHA Reference Method contained in 29 CFR 1915.1001 (as amended).
8.3.8 The contractor agrees to indemnify MSC for any
fines assessed by Federal, state, or local agencies, for the contractor's failure to properly follow applicable regulations.
8.3.9 The contractor shall insert this instruction in
all subcontracts entered into under this contract.
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This item sets general requirements for Technical and
Manufacturer’s Representatives.
2.0 REFERENCES: None
3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION: None
4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: None
5.0 NOTES
5.1 The contractor and all subcontractors regardless of
tier shall consult the General Technical Requirements (GTR) item
024, to determine applicability to this item. In performance of work items in this package, the contractor and all subcontractors regardless of tier must comply with the requirements of GTR 024, where specified in an individual work item.
6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None additional
7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED
7.1 The work item(s) specification(s) contained in the
solicitation may require the contractor to furnish technical representatives or may indicate or may not indicate that
Government furnished technical representative(s) will be on site. When any such instances are indicated in the work item(s) specification(s), the following shall apply:
7.2 Contractor furnished technical representatives:
7.2.1 The contractor shall furnish the services of a
qualified technical representative that is:
a. An employee of the original equipment
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b. Authorized by the OEM; or
c. Approved by MSC
7.2.2 The contractor, in order to obtain MSC approval
for an OEM authorized technical representative shall provide a copy of a valid manufacturer's authorization letter, with date of issue, name, address, and telephone number for verification.
7.2.3 The technical representative shall be on site
at all times whenever the following evolutions are performed to specified equipment or systems: disconnection; removal; opening;
disassembly inspection; taking of clearance readings; static and dynamic balancing tests and adjustments; reassembly; shop tests;
reinstallation; pre-repair and post-repair operating tests; dock trials; and sea trials.
a. The technical representative shall witness all of the above identified tasks related to the specific work hired for and shall prepare all reports of design, as-found, and final reassembly dimensions and clearances, shop test, operational test, dock trial, and sea trial results.
b. The technical representative shall witness and sign all reports attesting to his presence and witnessing of the test and concurring with the results for all tests performed by the contractor or other sub-contractors.
7.2.4 The contractor shall be prepared to submit a
list of all technical representatives (by manufacturer name), intended to be employed during the contract performance period to MSC as part of the proposal submitted in response to this solicitation.
7.3 Government furnished technical representatives:
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7.3.1 The Government may furnish the services of a
technical representative to be on site at the ship repair facility at required times during repairs to the specified equipment of systems.
7.3.2 In the event that the contractor indicates
either through written correspondence or the contractor’s production schedule that the Government’s technical representative is required to be on-site to support a production element, and subsequently fails to start the subject work item on time, the OMT REP will issue a Production Schedule Delinquent
Progress Notice (PSDPN) in accordance with work item 013 of this work package. PSDPNs found to be the result of contractor delinquencies that affect the presence of a Government-furnished technical representative will result in actions to recoup the additional costs for the subject Government-furnished technical representative.
7.3.3 The Contractor shall coordinate and reiterate
the production schedule dates for when the Government technical representative is to be on site. Such coordination shall be in writing to the OMT REP seven calendar days in advance of the work item's start.
8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: None additional
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REQUIREMENTS
This item describes the requirements for the contractor to provide for a safe and navigable approach route to the contractor’s facility; a safe and secure berth; and provide safe and sufficient mooring of the vessel.
2.0 REFERENCES/ENCLOSURES
2.1 References
2.1.1 MIL. STD. MIL-C-28628D, Camels
2.1.2 MIL. STD. MIL-F-29248, Fenders, Marine, Foam
Filled, Netless
2.1.3 MSC Drawing No. 801-8499371, General
Arrangement Drawing
2.1.4 NAVSEA Drawing No. 582-8615624, Mooring
Arrangement
2.1.5 DOD Uniform Facilities Criteria, UFC 4-159-03;
Moorings
2.2 Enclosures
2.2.1 National Oceanographic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) Definition of Sounding
Datum and Diagram of Charted Depths
2.2.2 MSC Ship Notional Arrival Conditions
3.0 ITEM LOCATION/DESCRIPTION
3.1 Enclosure 2.2.2 provides vessel particulars and
notional arrival conditions. This information should be used for the solicitation/proposal process. Actual arrival conditions shall be as agreed between awarded contractor and OMT REP and shall be verified by the ship prior to arrival.
4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/SERVICES: None
5.0 NOTES
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5.1 The contractor and all subcontractors, regardless of
tier must consult the General Technical Requirements (GTR) to determine applicability to this work item. In performance of this work item, the contractor and all subcontractors regardless of tier must comply with all applicable GTR requirements.
5.2 The contractor and all subcontractors, regardless of
tier are advised to review other work items under this contract to determine their effect on the work required under this work item.
5.3 The definitions of many terms used in this work item
are found in Work Item 001.
6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: None additional
7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED
7.1 The ship must be provided a safe approach, secure
berth, and safe mooring at all times. References 2.1.1 through
2.1.5 are provided for guidance.
7.2 Approach
7.2.1 The ship shall be provided an unobstructed
approach to the contractor’s facility (prime or otherwise proposed rented, leased, subcontracted location) where the vessel will be berthed and moored, for any part of the performance period. There must be no danger of the ship grounding or colliding with any overhead obstructions during transit. This applies for delivery to the contractor, redelivery to the Government, and any inter/intra facility transits.
7.2.2 During any ship transit or movement, and
consistent with ship’s draft condition at the time; the ship shall remain afloat without any danger of grounding and avoid colliding with any overhead obstructions.
a. A minimum air draft clearance of not less than ten (10) feet shall be afforded between the highest vertical projection of the vessel at mean high water, all bridges and any cables passing above/across the marked channel along the entire route.
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7.2.3 The following minimum clearances, with respect
to vessel draft, shall be maintained to minimize probability of grounding and reduce silt buildup in piping. The datum for charted depth shall be mean lower low water (MLLW) per enclosure
2.2.1. The contractor shall include official NOAA or other
regulatory agency information on tidal ranges, periodicity and length of tide ranges, including a discussion on how contractor’s proposed use of tide heights to satisfy transit requirements may affect the shipyard availability arrival/departure times and the complete scope of work:
a. Underway in confined waters (harbors) – 3 feet of charted depth.
b. Underway in inland waters – 2 feet plus squat of charted depth. (Note: Squat values only apply to MSC tanker vessels like the T-AO class ships. T-AO squat tables are available for planning.)
c. Underway in open water – 2 feet plus squat of charted depth. (Note: Squat values only apply to MSC tanker vessels like the T-AO class ships. T-AO squat tables are available for planning.)
d. During dead stick maneuvering (pilot aboard and assisted by tugs) – 2 feet of charted depth.
e. For dry-docking – 12 inches over the high block, sill, or highest projection including the effects of list, trim, and hog/sag.
f. Pierside at a contractor’s (or subcontractor’s) facility – 3 feet of facility sounding survey depth. Tidal ranges shall be included to demonstrate adequate clearance under all conditions.
7.2.4 A navigational meeting/brief shall be held 24
hours prior to arrival/departure of the vessel.
a. The conference shall be attended by ships force and OMT REP project office personnel and the contractor’s supervisory personnel concerned with the arrival/departure evolution.
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NOTE: The arrival conference shall be held via phonecon so that the ship can participate in the conference remotely prior to arrival at the shipyard. Provide conference call phone number details after award for the remote conference.
b. Navigational brief shall cover arrival and departure date/time/tides/weather/ water depths/ tug and pilot services/line handlers, areas of concern, etc.
7.2.5 Contractors must submit with their proposals
copies of all the latest NOAA or US Army Corps of Engineers or nationally recognized authority waterway approach charts to their facility. Charts are to show the entire route of transit from the sea buoy to the contractor’s facility, or for proposed inter/intra facility transits. Charts must provide adequate demonstration that the contractor has positively determined the route(s) providing safe vessel transit and adequate water depths to meet the requirements of 7.2.3 above, including applicable tidal ranges.
7.2.6 Contractors must submit an approach chart with
their proposals. The approach chart shall be equal to the berthing chart in dimensions and contain the following data:
a. Contractors shall furnish current depth soundings for the approach to the pier and/or dry-dock from the main channel.
b. Soundings must indicate the depths over the full length of the approach, from the point in the navigable channel where the contractor takes delivery of the vessel to the pier and/or drydock at a maximum of one hundred (100) foot intervals. Adequate breadth of soundings shall be provided to demonstrate sufficient underwater clearance for vessel arrival, departure and any required turning evolutions. Approach soundings shall be considered current if taken within three hundred and sixty-five (365) days prior to the date of issue of the solicitation. NOAA charts or excerpts of such documents will not be accepted.
1. Approach soundings taken by Government agencies of the contractor’s home country, shall be considered current if taken within the Government agencies’ current reporting period.
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