SOLICITATION NOTICE
20 -- Request for Information Ship Hull Repair & Modifications
- Notice Date
- 9/3/2014
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 336611
— Ship Building and Repairing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, 325 Broadway - MC3, Boulder, Colorado, 80305-3328, United States
- ZIP Code
- 80305-3328
- Solicitation Number
- OMAO-15-0040-CM2
- Archive Date
- 9/9/2014
- Point of Contact
- CASEY MCLEAN, Phone: 303-497-4995
- E-Mail Address
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CASEY.MCLEAN@NOAA.GOV
(CASEY.MCLEAN@NOAA.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Requesting Information for the Statement of Work below. When replying please include your DUNs number, Business Size and apploicable NAICS Code. Send all replies to Casey McLean at: casey.mclean@noaa.gov NLT 12PM MST on September 8th. NOAA Ship Fairweather Survey Launch (HSL) Hull Repair and Modifications STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS Version 01 July 02, 2014 1.Scope 1.1.General 1.1.1Complete hull repair and modifications on four 28 foot All American Marine NOAA Hydrographic Survey Launches (HSL) including: a)remove and replace solid deck in cabin b)crop and replace bilge hull plating c)inspect pitting in prop tunnel, d)inspect lifting point substructure, e)modify engine deck hatch drains, f)replace cabin top hatches, g)replace lazarette hatches, h)strip and replace deck non-skid, i)install isolation transformer foundations, j)extend aluminum rail mounts forward near hydraulic ram k)relocate launch 2806 and launch 2808 dive ladders and all related incidental work, including but not limited to, complete mounting and installation hardware, making all related plumbing connections, start-up, testing and final adjustments to produce a turn-key result acceptable to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) in meeting the contract requirements. 1.1.2Period of performance: Oct 15, 2014 - Dec 15, 2014 1.1.3Vessels are located at: Waterfront NOAA Western Regional Center 7600 Sand Point Way Seattle, WA 98115-6349 1.1.4 Vessels must be transported by the contractor to the contractor's facilities for performance of the work, but must be returned to the above location by the end of the period of performance. All costs of vessel transport and return are to be included in the work. 2.Inspection The offeror shall inspect the vessels to fully and accurately assess their condition and estimate the work required prior to bidding. Drawings and other technical information provided by the government shall be for reference only and may not represent the final as-built condition of the vessel or its systems. Correspondingly, reference information shall be independently verified during inspection by the offeror if needed for estimation or completion of work. Reservations in condition assessment due to access or other restrictions shall be provided in writing with the offeror's proposal and quotation. 3.References All work shall be done in accordance with the following references: 3.1.US Code of Federal Regulation, Subchapter T, Small Passenger Vessels (under 100 gross tons) 3.2.American Bureau of Shipping, Guidance for Building and Classing High Speed Craft, 2012 3.3.American Bureau of Shipping "Rules for Materials and Welding - Aluminum and FRP 3.4.US Coast Guard, Marine Safety Center, MTN 01-08 3.5.American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, July 2010-2011 edition. 3.6.NOAA Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual, 3rd Edition, www.sbp.noaa.gov/policy/manual.html 3.7.NOAA Standard Specification S0100, Implementation and Conduct of Check Points 3.8.NOAA Standard Specification AMC-000-3C General Requirements for Small Contract Ship Repairs 4.Common Launch Items (All Four Launches) 4.1.Item 0001: Remove and Replace Solid Deck in Cabin Solid decking in cabin is adhered to brackets. Replace with GFE precut grating panels Remove existing solid aluminum honeycomb composite decking from cabin and replace it with GFE provided precut grating panels as follows: A.The existing cabin floor decking is comprised of aluminum honeycomb composite panels with vinyl flooring overlaid. The cabin deck has three panels resting on and adhered to aluminum brackets and transverse bulkheads. The adhesive is believed to be 3M 4200 (see left photo above). The existing panels are to be removed and disposed of by the contractor. The panels may be destroyed in the removal process. B.Repair any damage to the supporting brackets and their fastenings caused during panel removal. C.After completing the hull repair work (see Item 0002), install government provided pre-cut grating panels. The panels will drop into place and are to be secured with provided M clips and self tapping screws. Some light trimming or drilling may be required for accomplishing final fit and attachment. 4.2.Item 0002: Crop and Replace Corroded Hull Plating in Bilge Crop and replace corroded hull plating from the bilge area of the launch as follows. Aluminum plating shall be 5086-H32 or 5086-H34, and shall meet ASTM B928 requirements for inter-granular corrosion resistance. D.Remove the cabin deck grating and inspect the bilge and adjacent areas for corrosion recording the location and measuring the depth of significant pits. Provide a sketch showing the locations and depths of corrosion and pitting and recommended areas to be cropped and replaced. Typically areas with pitting exceeding 30% plate thickness should be cropped out and replaced. E.Obtain concurrence with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on areas to be cropped and replaced. For bidding purposes assume eight locations of cropping and re-welding with a combined total cut/re-weld length of 120 feet and a combined total replacement material area of 60 square feet, per launch, for the base bid. Provide pricing for additional cropping and re-welding on a per foot basis and material on a square foot basis. F.Clean the remaining portions of the bilge and any adjacent areas of corrosion and blend out remaining pitting after cropping and replacement work is complete. Checkpoint: Cleaning and blending must be inspected and approved by the COR before proceeding beyond this step to chromate converting and painting. G.Acid etch (Metal Prep 33 or equivalent) and chromate convert (Alodine 1200 or equivalent) the bilge and any adjacent areas of corrosion. H.Paint the wet bilge area with Interprotect 2000E or an approved equivalent. I.Re-install the cabin grating. 4.3.Item 0003 Inspect Pitting in Prop Tunnel Inspect hull plating in the prop tunnel for pitting. Provide inspection report with recommendations for resolution to the Contract Officer Representative. Hull Pitting in prop tunnel from propeller cavitation A. Detail extent of pitting. B. Document any pits exceeding 25% of the plate thickness. C. Provide recommendations for resolution of existing pitting and for prevention of future damage (such as coating with anti-cavitation compounds). Should cropping and replacing be required include recommendations on areas and extent of replacement.   4.4.Item 0004: Inspect Lifting Point Substructures Inspect substructure of all lifting points for cracking, deformation, or other signs of stress or failure. Provide inspection report documenting findings and any recommended corrective actions.   4.5.Item 0005: Modify Engine Deck Hatch Drain System. Current engine deck hatch drain elbows/hose are too small diameter and tight radius to adequately drain the gutters causing clogging and overflow. Modify engine deck hat drains as follows. Aluminum plating shall be 5086-H32 or 5086-H34, and shall meet ASTM B928 requirements for intergranular corrosion resistance. Aluminum shapes shall be 6061-T6, except as noted. A.Remove ‘elbow' hatch drains from the engine hatch collection channel. B.Install direct overboard discharge drains with larger piping to facilitate proper drainage of the deck hatch channels. See COR for example of a direct overboard drain. C.Avoid reducing drain line diameter, increase if possible.   4.6.Item 0006: Replace Cabin Top Hatches. Current hatches are either solid or with plastic lenses. Both types lack proper combing and are leaking into the cabin below. Replace existing cabin-top hatches with new Bomar 100 Series C173-IO-B or approved equivalent hatches of 24" x 24" opening size suitable for personnel emergency egress. Hatches shall be cast aluminum with crossbar lens supports and shall utilize inside and outside opening dogs for emergency access. Equivalent hatches require COR approval prior to purchase and installation. A.Remove and dispose of existing hatches. Modify cabin top as necessary to install new hatches including fabricating and welding in place a hatch support combing at least 1 inch and no more than 3 inches in height above the cabin camber peak. Aluminum plating shall be 5086-H32 or 5086-H34, and shall meet ASTM B928 requirements for inter-granular corrosion resistance. Aluminum shapes shall be 6061-T6, except as noted. Ensure combing provides a flat sealing surface of proper area and flatness per hatch manufacturer's instructions. Checkpoint: Provide a QC measurement demonstration for approval of the COR that the combing hatch mating surface meets the hatch manufacturer's installation tolerances for flatness and mounting hardware alignment. B.Install hatches. Hatches are to be bolted on the fabricated cabin top flat combing with contractor provided stainless steel mounting hardware and rubber sealing gasket, not fastened with adhesive. C.Restore or replace as necessary disturbed insulation and cabin materials to re-fit insulation and materials around new hatches for a neat and clean finished appearance inside the cabin. 4.7.Item 0007: Replace Aft Lazarette Hatches (4 total) The hatch in the blue area is the Freeman oval style hatch to be removed. The hatch to the right in the above picture is preferred custom hatch. Upgrade aft lazarette hatches to port and starboard custom, square hatches (seen top right of upper photo). Aluminum plating shall be 5086-H32 or 5086-H34, and shall meet ASTM B928 requirements for intergranular corrosion resistance. Aluminum shapes shall be 6061-T6, except as noted. Note: Interferences may prevent hatches from being of identical size port and starboard or between vessels. NOAA will provide fabrication drawings (including additional under-deck support as needed). A.Remove pre-manufactured Freeman hatches, return to NOAA on completion of work. B.Provide and install custom hatch identical to lazarette hatch in upper right of photo above. Hatch may be custom made by the contactor per the provided NOAA fabrication drawings or equivalent manufactured hatches offered. Manufactured hatches are subject to COR approval for uniformity of form, fit and function with existing hatches. If manufacturers hatch is used contractor must ensure adequate deck support and drains are incorporated to be equivalent to the NOAA fabrication drawing design in performance. C.Provide both port and starboard lazarette hatches gutters with a direct overboard discharge drainage system. D.Ensure water does not pool on hatch tops and does not enter lazarette space on opening hatches. Checkpoint: Provide a QC demonstration to the COR that the hatch will not cause water to enter the lazarette by hosing over each closed hatch with water and then subsequently opening the hatch. E.Provide a positive opened hatch restraining device and support.   4.8.Item 0008 Strip and Replace Deck Non-skid Current non-skid has worn or flaked off in high traffic locations causing a slip hazard. A. Sandblasting or chemical stripping may be used. If sandblasted coat within 8 hours after sandblasting. If chemical stripping is used the stripper must be an aircraft grade stripper conforming to Boeing D6-17487M for use on aluminum without causing hydrogen embrittlement. Only wood or plastic scrapers (not steel) may be used on aluminum. If chemically stripped wash to remove all stripper with particular care to clear weld crevices and any fayed surfaces. After chemically stripping 220 grit sand and chromate convert the deck surface to be coated to produce a surface with good paint adhesion. Apply chromate conversion coating within 8 hours after sanding and thoroughly rinse surface of residual chemicals before applying final non-skid coating. B. Divide new non-skid system into logical segments to facilitate future repair and replacement. C. Not skid paint shall be epoxy based and approved by the manufacturer for use with non-skid material(if not premixed). Do not use adhesive backed non-skid solutions.   4.9.Item 0009 Install Isolation Transformer Foundations A. Fabricate an aluminum mounting platform for the isolation transformer. Aluminum plating shall be 5086-H32 or 5086-H34, and shall meet ASTM B928 requirements for inter-granular corrosion resistance. Aluminum shapes shall be 6061-T6, except as noted. The platform is to be welded to the stringers in the starboard side of the Engine Compartment just aft of the fuel tank. Construct and mount installation platform in accordance with ABYC specifications and ABS "Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Craft". Welding to be accomplished by AWS or USCG certified welders. Note: A sample Isolation transformer will be provided to the contractor for an accurate footprint for sizing and to properly locate transformer mounting holes in the foundation plate. Contractor is to provide foundation with drilled mounting holes for the transformer to be installed by others.   4.10.Item 00010 Extend Forward Aluminum Rail Mounts Near Hydraulic Ram The Aluminum railing blocks access to the pin for removing the hydraulic rams for the A-frame. Extend the railing stanchion 6 inches forward and weld to deck. Extend mid level and upper railing to match the new position. A.Selected Launch Items 5.1. Item 0011: Relocate Dive Ladders (2806 and 2808 only) Ladders on launches on (on port side of ship) interfere with stern line handling. Relocate dive ladder to starboard side of swim platform. A.Install ladder attachment point, identical to existing point and support structure, on starboard side of swim platform. B.Retain port side mounting point bracket.   B.Quality Assurance B.1Follow requirements of NOAA Standard Specification AMC-000-3C for inspections, testing, and installation requirements. B.2All new welds should be ground smooth, cleaned, and if on a watertight boundary tested for water-tight integrity. B.3All coating systems and material disturbed in the process of these modifications should be restored to pre-work condition. B.4All spaces should be cleaned and inspected before being returned to Fairweather. B.5Conduct a hose test per AMC-000-3C on all hatches and windows to ensure water tight integrity and function of drainage system B.6Perform all indicated checkpoint requirements and obtain COR approval before proceeding beyond the checkpoint on the associated work item. B.7Vendor is responsible for providing necessary hardware and supplies for each work item.
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- Address: Waterfront, NOAA Western Regional Center, 7600 Sand Point Way, Seattle, Washington, 98115, United States
- Zip Code: 98115
- Zip Code: 98115
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