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20 -- UNDER WATER HULL CLEANING

Notice Date: 10/19/2018
Notice Type: Sources Sought
NAICS: 238990 — All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Contracting Office: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command, MSC Norfolk (N40442), Building SP-64, 471 East C Street, Bldg SP64, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, 23511, United States
ZIP Code: 23511
Solicitation Number: N32205-19-R-7002
Archive Date: 4/19/2019
Point of Contact: Melvin Frazier, Phone: (757) 443-5906
E-Mail Address: melvin.frazier@navy.mil
(melvin.frazier@navy.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: 1.0 General Description The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (hereinafter referred to as MSC) is responsible for maintaining commercial contracts to supplement the Navy's diving and underwater ship husbandry capability. The primary purpose of the Waterborne Hull Cleaning and Associated Work contract is to provide hull cleaning, hull inspection, and other related ship husbandry on the underwater portion of MSC Vessels. 2.0 Scope of Work The contractor shall provide waterborne hull cleaning and associated work on the underwater portion of ships and craft in accordance with the specifications set forth herein. The contractor shall commence performance of work within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of a Task Order (TO) or notification from the MSC representative designated in Clause HQ X-X-XXXX. 2.1 The contractor shall be capable of conducting simultaneous operations as follows: Two (2) simultaneous operations within Zone A, one at each of two (2) different geographical regions, Two (2) simultaneous operations within Zone B, one at each of two (2) different geographical regions, Two (2) simultaneous operations within Zone C, one at each of two (2) different geographical regions. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE CAPABLE OF PERFORMING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS FOR ALL THREE ZONES 2.2 Geographical Areas Zone A - ATLANTIC WATERS: The inland waters along the East Coast of the United States, the entire North and South Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico. Zone A is divided into the following geographic regions: Region A - Virginia Region B - North and South Carolina Region C - Georgia and North East Coast of Florida (South to and including Daytona Beach, Florida) Region D - South East Coast of Florida (South of Daytona Beach, Florida, including Key West, Florida) Region E - Gulf of Mexico (Excluding Key West, Florida) Region F - Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York Region G - Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine Region H - Other areas not within Regions A through G (including but not limited to: Overseas Atlantic). Zone B - PACIFIC WATERS: The inland waters along the West Coast of the United States and Hawaii, the entire North and South Pacific, and Indian Ocean. Zone B is divided into the following geographic regions: Region A - Southern California (South of Oceanside, CA) Region B - Northern California (North of and including Oceanside, CA) Region C - Washington and Oregon Region D - Hawaii Region E - Japan Region F - Singapore Region G - Australia Region H - Other areas not within Regions A through C (including, but not limited to: Guam, Mariana Islands; and Diego Garcia) Zone C - EUROPEAN, AFRICAN AND ARABIAN PENINSULA WATERS: This Zone shall be bounded from 30 degrees W longitude, east to 60 degrees E Longitude along the coastal waters of Europe, Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Zone C is divided into the following geographic regions: Region A - Arabian Gulf (Persian Gulf), and Arabian Sea Region B - Mediterranean Sea Region C - Red Sea Region D - West coast of Spain and throughout Gibraltar 2.3 Definitions Mobilization and Demobilization: For the purposes of this contract, mobilization and demobilization will be defined as the movement of equipment and/or personnel, portal to portal, to an area outside the normal base of operations. Normal Bases of Operation: The following are the designated normal bases of operation: Zone A: Norfolk, Virginia and Mayport, Florida Zone B: San Diego, California; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Yokosuka, Japan, and the contractor proposed base in Singapore. Zone C: The contractor's proposed base(s) on the Arabian Peninsula, Gibraltar, and Mediterranean. Twenty-four (24) Hour Response Time: (a) For those areas not subject to mobilization and demobilization charges (specified in Task 21; excluding Bahrain), the contractor shall commence performance of waterborne hull cleaning and/or associated work (excluding Tasks 12 and 17) within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of a TO from MSC. For work performed under Tasks 12 and 17, the contractor shall commence mobilization of personnel and equipment within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of a TO from MSC. (b) For those areas subject to mobilization and demobilization charges and in Bahrain the contractor shall commence mobilization of personnel and equipment within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of a TO from MSC. Operation: It is the Government's intention to optimize all available assets to support a hull cleaning and/or associated work operation. An operation is defined as all work performed on a single hull, between the time the contractor sets equipment alongside the ship and removes all equipment. At a minimum, the contractor shall mobilize sufficient equipment to accomplish the full hull cleaning, interim cleaning, hydro blasting, inspections, documentation (photographic and video), and minor repairs (excluding non-destructive equipment) during a single operation. For work in Singapore, Kingdom of Bahrain and Souda Bay, Greece, the contractor will not be required to include multi-brush cleaning systems in its initial mobilization of equipment to the operation. In the event the Government elects to perform a full hull cleaning with multi-brush equipment a separate mobilization of additional equipment will be authorized. Normal Work Week: For the purposes of this contract, a normal work week is defined as five consecutive work days; Monday through Friday for United States and for worldwide operations with the exception of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates for which the normal work week is defined as five consecutive work days; Sunday through Thursday. Normal Work Day: For the purpose of this contract, a normal workday is defined as eight (8) hours per day and commences when the entire crew and equipment arrive at the port facility. Tasks 06 through 12 are hourly rates, which shall equate to sixty minutes of working dive time. The first 30 minutes of the operational day may be allocated to equipment setup and the crew's dive briefing. The last 15 minutes of the operational day may be allocated to equipment breakdown and de-briefing. Level I Inspection: Level I Inspections are non-invasive inspections of the entire hull and its appendages. Level I Inspections are typically routine, scheduled inspections. These inspections may be performed for regularly scheduled maintenance assessment, post-deployment condition assessment, or damage assessment following a collision, grounding, or other suspected mishap. Level 2 Inspection: Level 2 Inspections are system-specific, non-invasive inspections. Level 2 Inspections usually result from either a deficiency discovered during a Level I Inspection or from a problem reported by the ship. Holidays: When requested by the Government, performance may occur on Federal Holidays and additional compensation may be applicable under the Premium Time (Task 18). For work performed in the United States, holiday shall be defined as the ten Federal holidays established by the Office of Personnel Management. For work outside of the United States, holiday shall be defined as those holidays established by national law in the zone and region in which the work is being performed. For U.S. Citizens performing work outside of the United States will be compensated under Task 18 for United States Federal holidays and those holidays established by national law in the zone and region in which the work is being performed. Operational Time: For the purposes of this contract, operational time is defined as an interval of time (e.g., hour). The number of personnel, crews, equipment, and types of task has no impact on the unit of operational time. Stand Alone: Work performed as a discrete task with no other work associated with the operation. In-Conjunction: Work performed simultaneously or concurrently with additional tasks during an operation. Discount Factor: During some operations where multiple tasks are performed in-conjunction the contractor may be able to utilize supervisory and topside support personnel and equipment to conduct the tasks simultaneously and apply a discounted to the subordinate tasks performed. Ship Tag-Outs: The contractor shall notify the ship scheduled for the diving operation and any adjacent vessels of the work to be performed, locations where divers may be present and which systems must be secured for safe diving operations. The tag-out process should be initiated in advance of the full crew and equipment arriving to perform the requested work. The contractor shall prepare a Work Authorization Form (WAF) and tag-out list, and deliver to the ship's Chief Engineer or Command Duty Officer. The ship will acknowledge receipt by signature, name, and rank/position and state (in writing) the anticipated time tag-out will be completed. Crew Size: (a) The contractor's crew shall, at a minimum, be comprised of sufficient personnel to meet Federal, State, OSHA, and United States Coast Guard regulations in effect at the time of commencement of efforts under the contract. (b) Work performed under this contract is typically carried out under the hull of a ship located pier side (single and double deck piers), breasted alongside another ship pier side or at anchorage. The hazard analysis/assessment of the dive(s) may dictate the use of more personnel even though not specifically required in these regulations. These risks include, but are not limited to, restricted access to the surface, suctions, underwater debris, and the possibility of diver entanglement. Crew sizes shall be comprised of sufficient numbers to safely perform services under each task. Contractor crew size shall be adequate to support these required diving hours throughout the extent of the operational day. (c) For both fixed rate and hourly rate tasks, additional personnel are acceptable to allow the contractor to increase efficiency. However, compensation for additional personnel for hourly rate tasks WILL NOT be permitted unless specifically approved in advance and in writing by MSC on a case-by-case basis. Ship Class: All ships with a similar hull design; the hull type designator will be used to indicate the ship's class (unit) in Tasks 01, 02, and 03. When the design parameters change significantly, a separate class will be identified and the same hull type designator will be used followed by the first hull number indicating the new class. All subsequent ships shall be charged to this class (unit). This list will be amended on a case-by-case basis to reflect new construction, decommissioned, and re-commissioned ships. Underwater Coating Application: Hull coating repairs shall be defined as the surface preparation and application of coatings to include anti-corrosion coatings and dielectric shields. Unit area is a square foot. The typical surface preparation and application is approximately 130 square feet. These coating restorations are typically performed on, but not limited to, ships' hull, rudders, struts, rope guards, fairwaters, and impressed current cathodic protection system. Underwater Hull Survey: For the purpose of this contract, an underwater hull survey shall be defined as a quantitative inspection and digital record of the condition of a vessel's underwater hull and appendages. The survey shall consist of a series of measurements of the hull plate thickness, hull coating thickness, and hull electro-potential. Data readings shall be evenly distributed across the surveyed surface and each reading shall be correlated to its relative hull position. The survey shall also include video of the surveyed surfaces and digital still images of all damage discovered. Ship Debrief: Upon conclusion of the operation, the contractor shall brief the ship's Chief Engineer or the Command Duty Officer on the material condition observed and reported on each underwater system inspected, cleaned, or repaired. 3.0 Work Specifications Item 0001 and (if option(s) are exercised) Option Items 1001, 2001, 3001 and 4001 The Contractor shall be capable of providing the following Tasks, as indicated in the following matrices, within the time after contract award specified in the matrices. Where more than one geographical area is indicated on the matrix, the Contractor shall be capable of providing the Tasks required simultaneously. Zone A Time After Award Location 3 Weeks 6 Weeks 9 Weeks 16 Weeks Region A: Virginia 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 01 thru 17 Region B: North and South Carolina 01 thru 16 01 thru 17 Region C: GA, and N.E. Coast of Florida (South to and including Daytona Beach, FL) 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 01 thru 17 Region D: S.E. Coast of Florida (South of Daytona Beach, FL including Key West, Florida) 01 thru 16 01 thru 17 Region E: Gulf of Mexico (Excluding Key West, FL) 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 01 thru 17 Region F: MD, DC, DE, PA, NJ, and NY 01 thru 16 01 thru 17 Region G: CT, RI, MA, NH and ME 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 01 thru 17 Region H: Other areas not within Regions A thru G (including but not limited to: Overseas Atlantic). 01 thru 16 01 thru 17 Zone B Time After Award Location 3 Weeks 6 Weeks 9 Weeks 16 Weeks Region A: Southern California (South of Oceanside, CA) 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 01 thru 17 Region B: Northern California (North of and including Oceanside, CA) 01 thru 17 Region C: Washington and Oregon 01 thru 17 Region D: Hawaii 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 01 thru 17 Region E: Japan 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 01 thru 17 Region F: Singapore 01 thru 16 01 thru 17 Region G: Australia 01 thru 17 Region H: Other areas not within Regions A thru G (including but not limited to: Guam, Mariana Islands and Diego Garcia). 01 thru 17 Zone C Time After Award Location 3 Weeks 6 Weeks 9 Weeks 16 Weeks Region A: Arabian Gulf and Arabian Sea 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 Region B: Mediterranean 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 Region C: Red Sea 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 Region D: West Coast of Spain and throughout Gibraltar 01 thru 16 01 thru 16 The following figures represent a geographical breakdown of where hull cleaning and related services will most likely be performed based on previous contract data, however, future activity may vary due to changes in Fleet requirements. Zone A Region A 94% Region B 2% Region C 2% Region D 2% All other Regions 0% Zone B Region A 57% Region C 3% Region D 10% Region H 30% All other Regions 0% Zone C Region A 100% All other Regions 0% All diving shall be done in accordance with best commercial standards and practices. The contractor shall comply with applicable Country, Federal, State, OSHA, and United States Coast Guard regulations and stay abreast of any changes. Tasks 01 through 10 shall be performed in accordance with the procedures for hull cleaning set forth in Naval Ships' Technical Manual, Chapter 081, NAVSEA S9086-CQ-STM-000/CH-081 (hereinafter referred to as NSTM-081). Cleaning equipment shall comply with NSTM-081. Any deviations from the use of the equipment proposed by the contractor shall be approved by NAVSEA 00C prior to employment following the requirements of Section 5 of the NSTM-081. The contractor shall comply with the Best Management Practices set forth in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 28 entitled "Pollution Prevention" (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-280). The contractor shall comply with and document inspections as identified in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17 entitled "Inspections" (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-170). The contractor shall be an ABS Recognized External Specialist for In-Water Surveys. All divers performing a propeller/water jet cleaning must have completed the NAVSEA 00C on-line training. Certificates of completion shall be tracked and recorded by the Contractor and provided to the Government upon request. For details on the Propeller Inspection and Cleaning Interactive Courseware (ICW) visit: https://secure.supsalv.org/00c5_ICW.asp?dest=00c5 Contractors shall perform Tasks 11-02 and 11-03 with NAVSEA trained and certified personnel for propeller/water jet visual inspections. Reporting shall be presented in the appropriate NAVSEA inspection form (i.e. Forms 9245/3 or 9247/1 as applicable). For details on becoming certified to perform Visual Technical Inspections (VTI) on propellers see http://www.dcma.mil/NPP/training.cfm. Upon the conclusion of the operation, the contractor shall debrief the ship's Chief Engineer, Command Duty Officer or their representative on the material condition observed and report on each underwater system inspected, cleaned, or repaired. The Government reserves the right to perform a quality assurance inspection within thirty (30) days after completion of each hull cleaning and associated work prior to certifying completion. Any deficiencies discovered through this inspection will be brought to the attention of the contractor, who shall correct such deficiencies before the operation is certified complete in accordance with the clause of the contract entitled "Inspection of Services" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-4). Variations due to local restrictions may be reviewed by the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative and approved by MSC on a case-by-case basis. The time limits specified in Tasks 01 through 03 are for individual Tasks. The contractor shall perform the following: Task 01- Full Hull Cleaning: When the fouling meets NSTM-081 thresholds for cleaning, the contractor shall completely remove all marine fouling from the entire underwater hull; propeller(s) and dunce cap(s), shaft(s), associated strut(s) and bearing housing(s) and rotating coupling cover(s) and fairwater(s) and rope guard(s); rudder(s); bilge keels, all gratings, screens, and splitter bars on hull penetrations, appendages; and stabilization systems (e.g. fins, auxiliary propulsion units, secondary propulsion motors). The area along the ship waterline shall be cleaned to a height of 12 inches above the waterline; based on ships draft during the cleaning operation. At completion of the cleaning, the cleaned surface shall conform to NSTM Chapter 081. Extreme caution shall be exercised by the contractor to prevent damage to the coating and ship systems by any of its operations, procedures, or equipment. In cases of unsatisfactory paint conditions (soft, blistered or peeling paint) or extreme levels of fouling (extremely heavy calcareous growth resulting from ineffective Anti-Fouling paint and/or too long an interval between cleanings), the designated Navy Hull Cleaning Representative is authorized to approve selective cleaning of the hull surface and/or leaving basal plate material on the surface, removal of which would result in removal of paint. In the event propeller damage (e. g. erosion) prohibits attaining a 'B' finish (as defined in NSTM chapter 081), the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative shall be contacted for guidance. MSC may, on a case basis, waive requirements for surface finish for damaged propellers. The contractor shall inspect the condition of the underwater hull and ship systems both before and after the cleaning operation as follows: (a) The contractor, for his own protection, shall inspect the hull and appendages to determine the condition prior to cleaning and document on the pre-cleaning biofouling inspection data form. (b) In the event underwater inspection reveals only light fouling, or in the event underwater inspection reveals excessive calcareous fouling, paint deterioration, or other gross defects affecting the operational capabilities of the ship, e.g., propeller damage; the contractor shall inform the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative and the Ship's Engineering Officer of the location, and request a decision to proceed or cancel the cleaning operation. The Ship's Chief Engineer, with advice from the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative, is authorized to cancel the cleaning operation based on the results of the contractor's inspection of the underwater hull condition. Compensation in such a case reverts to that provided for under Task 11, or other as appropriate. A DETAILED LEVEL I INSPECTION OF THE SHIP'S HULL AND APPENDAGES IS PART OF THIS TASK. (c) Immediately upon completion of cleaning, the contractor shall inspect the hull and appendages to determine the condition of accessible components. The contractor shall inspect, photograph, and document the general condition of each accessible component and any damage discovered shall be inspected and documented to the detail of a Level I inspection, as defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, "Inspections", (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-170). The ship's Chief Engineer, with advice from the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative, may request the contractor to perform a more detailed Level II inspection of the damage under Task 11. (d) In either case, whether a cleaning was performed or canceled, these inspections shall be performed and recorded on the diver hull inspection data sheets and stored on the hull inspection database. Experience to date has shown that certain ship classes can be cleaned and inspected in less time than that indicated below, unless delayed by unforeseen circumstances. (a) AK-5158, ATF, ARS, AGOS, AGM, AGS, HST, and all other ships not listed 2 work days, (b) AO, AOE, AOT, AS, AVB, AFSB, AH, AK, ASB, ESB, ESD, LCC, LPD, AKE, AKR 3 work days The contractor shall clean and inspect all ships within these time frames. No premium time will be paid during this time unless work in excess of a normal work day is requested by the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 02 - Interim Cleaning: When the fouling meets NSTM-081 thresholds for cleaning, the contractor shall completely remove all marine fouling from running gear; propeller(s) and dunce cap(s), shaft(s), associated strut(s) and bearing housing(s), fairwaters and rope guards, rotating coupling cover(s); rudder(s), and stern flap. At completion of the cleaning, the cleaned surfaces shall conform to NSTM Chapter 081. Extreme caution shall be exercised by the contractor to prevent damage to the coating and ship systems by any of its operations, procedures, or equipment. In cases of unsatisfactory paint conditions (soft, blistered or peeling paint) or extreme levels of fouling (extremely heavy calcareous growth resulting from ineffective Anti-Fouling paint and/or too long an interval between cleanings), the designated Navy Hull Cleaning Representative is authorized to approve selective cleaning of the hull surface and/or leaving basal plate material on the surface, removal of which would result in removal of paint. In the event propeller damage (e. g. erosion) prohibits attaining a 'B' finish (as defined in NSTM chapter 081), the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative shall be contacted for guidance. MSC may, on a case-by-case basis, waive requirements for surface finish for damaged propellers. The contractor shall inspect the condition of the underwater hull and ship systems both before and after the cleaning operation as follows: (a) The contractor, for his own protection, shall inspect the hull and appendages to determine the condition prior to cleaning and document on the pre-cleaning biofouling inspection data form. (b) In the event underwater inspection reveals only light fouling, or in the event underwater inspection reveals excessive calcareous fouling, paint deterioration, or other gross defects affecting the operational capabilities of the ship, e.g., propeller damage, the contractor shall inform the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative and the Ship's Engineering Officer of the location, and request a decision to proceed or cancel the cleaning operation. The Ship's Chief Engineer, with advice from the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative, is authorized to cancel the cleaning operation based on the results of the contractor's inspection of the underwater hull condition. Compensation in such a case reverts to that provided for under Task 11, or other as appropriate. A DETAILED LEVEL I INSPECTION OF THE SHIP'S HULL AND APPENDAGES IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TASK. (c) Immediately upon completion of cleaning, the contractor shall inspect the running gear to determine the condition of the components. The contractor shall inspect, photograph, and document the general condition of each component of the running gear and any damage discovered shall be inspected and documented to the detail of a Level I inspection, as defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, "Inspections", (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-170). The ship's Chief Engineer, with advice from the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative, may request the contractor to perform a more detailed Level II inspection of the damage under Task 11. (d) The contractor shall conduct a general inspection of the ship's hull and appendages, document the general condition of each component, and any damage discovered shall be inspected and documented to the detail of a Level I inspection, as defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, "Inspections", (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-170). The ship's Chief Engineer, with advice from the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative, may request the contractor to perform a more detailed Level II inspection of the damage under Task 11. (e) In either case, whether a cleaning was performed or canceled, these inspections shall be performed and recorded on the diver hull inspection data sheets and stored on the hull inspection database. Experience to date has shown that Interim cleaning and inspection of certain ship classes can be accomplished in less time than that is indicated below, unless delayed by unforeseen circumstances. (a) AK-5158, ATF, ARS, AGOS, AGM, AGS, AO, HST, AOE, AOT, AS, AVB, AFSB, AH, AK, ASB, ESB, ESD, LCC, LPD, AKE, AKR, and all other ships not listed 2 work days (b) EPF 5 work days The contractor shall clean and inspect all ships within these time frames. No premium time will be paid during this time unless work in excess of a normal work day is requested by the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 03 - Level I Inspection and Documentation The contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to visually and quantitatively inspect, record and document the condition of the ships underwater hull and associated ship systems to the detail of a Level I inspection, as defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, "Inspections". Inspection shall include measurements, and color digital photography. This Task shall fully depict the physical condition of accessible component(s) and document the extent of any damage to the component(s). Color digital photography shall be focused, adequately illuminated, color balanced, and be free of turbidity. Experience to date has shown that inspection of certain ship classes can be accomplished in less time than that indicated below, unless delayed by unforeseen circumstances. (a) AK-5158, ATF, ARS, AGOS, AGM, AGS, AO, HST, AOE, AOT, AS, AVB, AFSB, AH, AK, ASB, ESB, ESD, LCC, LPD, AKE, AKR, and all other ships not listed 1 work day (b) EPF 4 work days The contractor shall inspect ships within these time frames. No premium time will be paid during this time unless work in excess of a normal workday is requested by the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative. TASK 03 SHALL ONLY BE DONE INCONJUNCTION WITH ANOTHER TASK (EXCLUDING TASK 01). See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 04 - RESERVED: Task 05 - RESERVED: Task 06 - Multi-Brush Unit and Crew: Task 06 is considered a "partial cleaning" Task under which the contractor shall provide one multi-brush unit, associated equipment, and one crew to perform work as directed by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 07 - Single Brush Units and Crew: Task 07 is considered a "partial cleaning" task under which the contractor shall provide two single brush hydraulic units, associated equipment, and one crew to perform work as directed by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 08 - High Pressure Water Jet System and Crew: The contractor shall provide one high-pressure water jet system (working pressure of 10,000 PSI) and crew to perform operations that include, but are not limited to sea chest, and/or bow thrusters as directed by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 09 - Low Pressure Water Jet System and Crew: The contractor shall provide one low pressure (working pressure range from 1,000 to 5,000 PSI water jet system (single-nozzle gun or lance)) and crew to perform operations that include, but are not limited to: cleaning shaft bearing staves, and foul release coating systems, as directed by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 10 - Minor Repairs: Minor repairs are considered to be repairs that can normally be completed within three (3) working days or less. This task shall be used for work such as, but not limited to, minor propeller repair, replacement of missing or damaged cover/access plates, cofferdam installation and removal, rope guard repair, impressed current cathodic protection system component replacements, and minor sonar dome grooming. The contractor shall provide a crew of divers and the associated equipment to perform the work required hereunder. Associated equipment is considered all the equipment and tools normally carried in a diving company's inventory, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 2.1 Underwater oxygen arc burning and welding rig with welding machine, 2.2 Utility air compressor, hydraulic power unit, and underwater pneumatic and hand tools such as grinders, impact wrenches, drills, wrenches, torque wrenches, drivers, etc., 2.3 Standard rigging equipment (e.g. chain falls, slings, shackles), 2.4 Underwater color photography system (Digital Camera). Each repair procedure shall include preparation of a Technical Work document, as specified in the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (see http://www.submepp.navy.mil/jfmm/), and shall be submitted to the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative for approval prior to execution of the task. The approved repair procedure shall be included in the final report. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 11 - Inspection and Documentation: See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 11-01 Level II Inspection and Documentation The contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to visually and quantitatively inspect, record, and document the condition of the ship systems(s) as directed by the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative and to the detail of a Level II inspection, as defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, "Inspections". Inspection shall include precise measurements, and color digital photography or color video. This Task shall fully depict the physical condition of the component(s) and document the extent of any damage to the component(s). Color digital photography shall be focused, adequately illuminated, color balanced, and be free of turbidity. Color video shall be focused, adequately illuminated, color balanced. Digital photographs shall be composed to depict clearly the material condition being reported. Video images shall clearly depict the location of the subject relative to known ship feature(s), as well as close ups of the significant features being reported. The video shall include an audio recording of the diver's narration of the inspection to include description of the location, size, and extent of damage. This task shall be used when specifically required and approved by the cognizant on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative. Task 11-02 Visual Technical Inspection (Shallow Draft Vessels) The contractor shall provide equipment and qualified personnel to inspect and record the condition of propeller/water jets on ships and in accordance with NAVSEA's propeller/propulsor Visual Technical Inspection (VTI) requirements. Inspection divers and data recorders shall be certified to perform the applicable VTI's. This task shall apply to VTIs performed on vessels with a draft less than 40 feet. Task 11-03 Visual Technical Inspection (Deep Draft Vessels) The contractor shall provide equipment and qualified personnel to inspect and record the condition of propeller/water jets on ships in accordance with NAVSEA's propeller/propulsor Visual Technical Inspection (VTI) requirements. Inspection divers and data recorders shall be certified to perform the applicable VTI's. This task shall apply to VTIs performed on vessels with a draft greater than 40 feet. Task 12 Non-Destructive Examinations The contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to conduct diver operated Non-Destructive Examination equipment (including Radiographic Testing (RT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Thickness (UT), and Dry Film Thickness (DFT)) of select areas of the ship hull, appendages or dome. Survey plan, procedure, equipment, and personnel shall meet requirements of Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 17, "Inspections". NDT shall comply with ASNT-TC-1A and NAVSEA Technical Publication T9074-AS-GIB-010/271. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 13 - Underwater Coating Applications: The contractor shall provide one crew and associated diving equipment, surface preparation and application equipment and materials to conduct coating repairs. The contractor shall inspect and quantitatively (square feet) document the extent of coating degradation prior to and following repairs. The contractor shall utilize color photographs to document the extent of all damage discovered and subsequent repairs. Repairs shall be accomplished in accordance with the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 20, "Painting and Fairing Fompounds", S0600-AA-PRO-200. COATING APPLICATIONS SHALL NOT BE ATTEMPTED WHEN WATER TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW 50 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 14 - Diver Tag-out Process: The contractor shall provide one diver; without diving equipment, to support Ship System and Component Tag-outs for Work Authorization Form (WAF) initiation with ship and tag-out Repair Activity (RA) witness prior to commencing with the diving operation. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 15 - Diver and Associated Equipment: The contractor shall provide one diver and associated diving equipment to support the required diving hours for the duration of the Task. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 16 - Tender and Associated Equipment: The contractor shall provide one tender and associated equipment for the duration of the Task. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 17 - Underwater Hull Survey: Task 17-01 - Underwater Hull Survey: The contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to conduct a hull survey to quantitatively inspect and record the material condition of the underwater hull. The underwater hull survey shall provide accurate and repeatable records of the structural material condition, coating condition, corrosion protection systems effectiveness, visual inspection, and measurement of discovered damage. This task shall be as follows: (a) The contractor shall measure and record the hull plate thickness, hull coating thickness and hull electro- potential across the surveyed areas. Data measurements shall be evenly distributed across the surveyed surface and each reading shall be correlated to its relative hull position with an accuracy of no less than +/- 6-inches. A minimum of one measurement per square foot of wetted surface area surveyed shall be taken for the hull plate thickness data category. A minimum of one measurement per four square foot of wetted surface area surveyed shall be taken for the hull coating data category. A minimum of one measurement per four square feet of wetted surface area surveyed shall be taken for the hull electro-potential data category. (b) The contractor shall visually record the surveyed surfaces utilizing color video system. The video shall be correlated to the relative hull positions. (c) The contractor shall document all damage discovered utilizing a digital still imaging system. The images shall be correlated to the relative hull positions and provide a visual reference of measure. (d) The results of the hull survey shall be provided as an electronic report: a. All data collected shall be accessible both graphically and in tabular form. b. The data shall be analyzed and compared to design specifications and to measurements collected during previous survey(s). c. Graphical display shall be in 2 dimensional layout. The 2 dimensional graphics shall be displayed with corresponding ship shell plate features. d. The graphical display shall depict the ship structure and include an integrated data management function which displays the overall hull condition of each of the measurement channels (hull plate, hull coating, hull electro-potential) and the location of any digital images collected. Additionally, the individual measurements and images shall be directly accessible from the interactive graphics display. e. The report shall include, in graphic, tabular and narrative form, the findings and recommendations from the data analysis and clearly identify the extent; in percentage of the area(s) surveyed, of system degradation (hull plate, coating thickness, and hull electro-potential) exceeding the design values (eg. 15 and 25%; as provided by MSC prior to commencing survey). Additionally the color graphics shall depict with a color scale gradient changes from design values. f. Interactive graphics of inspection results shall include color gradient (diminution) display of measurements with automatic links to associated digital images and measurement data at the corresponding coordinate. The hull survey performed on an individual ship shall establish the parameters for the hull structure, record the material condition, and generate an electronic map of the respective hull plating arrangement. An electronic digital map shall record these parameters for permanent reference and correlation to current and future data (measurements and images) collected over the life of the ship. Experience to date has proven that the hull surveys of certain ship classes can be accomplished in less time than that indicated below, unless delayed by unforeseen circumstances. (a) AK-5158, ATF, ARS, AGOS, AGM, AGS, HST, 5 work days, (b) AS, AH, AK, ESB, ESD, LPD, and all other ships not listed 6 work days (c) AKE, AKR, AO, AOE, AOT, LCC, AFSB, AH 8 work days Each survey will require on-site equipment set-up and calibration, as well as possible modifications to that set-up and re-calibration during the course of the survey. This will be dependent on ship class, mooring requirements, and existing underwater acoustic conditions. Equipment set-up will include, but is not limited to, deployment and calibration of acoustic and manual positioning systems, assembly of pier-side handling equipment, and evaluating the impact of underwater acoustic characteristics of the surrounding environment. The contractor shall conduct the hull survey within these time frames. When an operation requires a hull cleaning to facilitate the hull survey, these times will exclude the time required for cleaning unless additional equipment and/or personnel are provided. No premium time will be paid during this time unless work in excess of a normal workday is requested by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 17-02 - Equipment Setup: Each survey will require on-site equipment set-up and calibration, as well as possible modifications to that set-up and re-calibration during the course of the survey. This will be dependent on ship class, mooring requirements and existing underwater acoustic conditions. Equipment set-up will include, but is not limited to, deployment and calibration of acoustic and manual positioning systems, assembly of pier-side handling equipment, and evaluating the impact of underwater acoustic characteristics of the surrounding environment. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 18 - Premium Time: Under certain circumstances of necessity, the contractor may be requested to perform work outside the normal workday or work week. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 18-01 - Standard Price Tasks: Premium time will be paid in addition to the standard price Tasks (01 through 03, 13, and 17) when: (a) Work is performed in excess of eight hours per day, during the normal work week, at the request of the on- scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative; (b) Work performed on days outside the normal workweek and on holidays at the request of the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative. (c) It is expected that ships shall be completed within the time frames set forth in Tasks 01 through 03, 13 and 17; therefore, premium time will not be paid unless the contractor is specifically requested to work in excess of eight hours per day, during the normal workweek, by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative. Premium time will not be paid when the contractor elects to work beyond the normal workday or outside the normal workweek. Task 18-02 - Hourly Rate Tasks: Premium time will be paid in addition to the hourly rate for Tasks 06 through 12 for time in excess of the normal work day, during normal work week days, and all work performed outside the normal work week and holidays, if requested by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative. Premium time will not be paid when the contractor elects to work beyond the normal workday or outside the normal workweek. Task 19 - Delay/Standby: The contractor may charge for Government-caused delays in hull cleaning and associated work, or in the event the contractor's equipment is delayed at the fault of Government transport. The security requirements for base access (e.g., vehicle inspections); excluding time required for identification card/pass issuance, are considered delays. Delays are associated with all operational Tasks (Tasks 01 through 17). The contractor shall record and report the duration and cause of each delay and the contract task(s) impacted. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 19-01 - Standard Price Tasks: For standard price Tasks (01 through 03, 13 and 17), the contractor is not required to work beyond the normal work day or outside the normal work week (inclusive of any delay time) unless directed by the Government, in which case the delay time and the additional hours would be submitted at the Delay Rate and Premium Time; respectively. If the contractor at his own election chooses to work beyond the normal workday or outside the normal workweek (inclusive of any delay time), no additional compensation is allowed. Task 19-02 - Per Unit Tasks: For the Per Unit Tasks (07 through 12), any Government caused delay incurred during the normal workday or outside the normal workweek may interfere with productivity. The delays may be submitted at the delay rate and the Per Unit Tasks at the per unit rate (less any discounts if performed in conjunction with other standard price Tasks). The contractor is not required to work beyond the normal work day or outside the normal work week (inclusive of any delay time) unless so directed by the Government, in which case any Per Unit Tasks performed beyond the normal work day or outside the normal work week would be submitted at the Per Unit rate and Premium Time. Task 19-03 - Standby: During the normal workweek, four (4) hours standby charges may be claimed by the contractor in the event that a scheduled ship hull cleaning and associated service is cancelled after the contractor's crew has arrived at the worksite and no substitution is made. Standby charges resulting from Government caused delays or ship cancellation as specified above occurring during Government requested work outside the normal workweek and holidays shall be considered as Premium Time and shall be charged under Task 18. Task 20 - CONUS Mobilization and Demobilization: Mobilization and Demobilization are the total costs incurred by the contractor to move the equipment to and from work locations (outside the normal base of operations) within the CONUS. The Task 20 unit price is the sum total of all costs incurred per mile to mobilize and demobilize equipment required to complete the assigned task. The distance between points under Task 20 shall be determined by the "Defense Table of Official Distances (DTOD) program". The costs for transportation, lodging, meals and incidental expenses for personnel will be in accordance with 48 CFR 31.205-45 Travel Costs. Any applicable costs eligible for billing under Task 20 shall be included in the TO quote. The following areas are the normal base of operations and are not subject to mobilization/demobilization charges: Zone A: Norfolk, Virginia and Mayport, Florida Zone B: San Diego, California This Task is not applicable for work performed in: Zone A - Region H Zone B - Region D through H Zone C - Regions A through D See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Task 21 - Support Task - Overseas Travel, OCONUS Mobilization and Demobilization, and Consumable Materials: Support tasks include costs incurred for overseas travel, mobilization and demobilization charges, and support and consumable items. Any applicable costs eligible for billing under Task 21 shall be included in the TO quote. Cost associated with contractor training, CDRL preparation, and quality assurance are not authorized for reimbursement under Task 21. See Section 5.2-Compensation and Payment for amplifying guidance. Overseas Travel: All travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. The contractor shall submit eligible expenses for subsistence costs incidental to all work performed in: • Zone A, Region H • Zone B, Region D (when the Hawaii based crew has been tasked to perform work in Hawaii or elsewhere in the Zone, provided MSC has requested both operations and approved the origin of each crew and equipment supporting the operation(s)) • Zone B, Region E (areas outside a 60 mile radius of Yokosuka, Japan) • Zone B, Region H • Zone C, Regions A through D (areas outside a 60 mile radius of the closest normal base of operations in Zone C) The contractor may submit costs for expediting fees when personnel are required to obtain work Visa's and permits when the lead time is 30 days or less for work to be performed in a remote overseas location requiring such documents. OCONUS Mobilization and Demobilization If the contractor is tasked to perform work requiring specialized equipment at locations that are outside the United States or outside the normal bases of operation, the contractor will be reimbursed for actual transportation costs. Any such costs require prior approval from MSC and/or the Contracting Officer. TRANSPORTATION WILL NOT BE SUBMITTED AS A DISTINCT TASK FOR WORK PERFORMED IN ANY OTHER REGION OF ANY ZONE, UNLESS APPROVED BY MSC ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS FOR US CITIZENS REQUESTED TO SUPPORT WORK IN OVERSEAS LOCATIONS OR WHEN TASKED ACROSS ZONES. Consumable Materials The contractor shall propose/quote the purchase or rental of support and consumable items (e.g. specialized equipment, technical services, paints, repair parts/tools not normally carried in inventory) at allowable cost in accordance with FAR part 31. Any such purchase or rental requires prior approval from MSC. 4.0 Deliverables Item 0002 - Data for Item 0001 and (if options are exercised) Option Items 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001. 4.1 ANNUAL MANAGEMENT REPORT (CDRL A002) The contractor shall analyze work performed under the contract and submit an annual report each fiscal year. This trend analysis shall consists of comparing percent changes in the quantities and cost incurred for each TO, task, ship class and region. Tabular data and graphics shall be used to display results by quarter and compare to the prior quarter. The results for each year report shall be compared to the prior year in the same manner. A narrative analysis and explanation shall be included for each table and graphic. 4.2 SHIP MAINTENANCE (CDRL A008) Inspection results shall be thoroughly reviewed for technical accuracy. Material conditions and proposed recommended solution reported to MSC N7 and shall comply with NAVSEA 00C technically acceptable procedures published in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual. The 4790/2K's are required when damage is initially discovered and reported. However, if the damage observed has increased over what was previously reported, then a new 4790/2K must be submitted. The 4790/2K must describe the present condition as well as indicate that the damage has increased. 4.3 INSPECTION/CLEANING DOCUMENTATION (CDRL A008) The contractor shall submit all inspection reports, photographs and sketches used to document each Hull Cleaning and Associated Task to MSC's Technical Library for future reference. The operations shall be documented on the standard diver hull inspection data sheet format contained in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual. The contractor shall maintain the data for the length of this contract. The Government and its' contractors may use this data for future analysis and trending. The raw data, figures, sketches and photographs shall be backed up and submitted to MSC's Technical Library no less than quarterly and the COR upon contract completions. The Inspection database shall maintain and track status of 4790/2K's submitted in CDRL A008. All unclassified data shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with best commercial practice. Classified reports, data, and documentation shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with DOD Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information, DOD 5220.22-M dated 3 January 1991. All reports shall contain the appropriate distribution statement on the cover page as well as in the footer of subsequent page of a report. Data to be delivered by Integrated Digital Environment (IDE) or other electronic media shall be as specified in the contract. 5.0 General Requirements 5.1 TASK ORDER PROCESS The contractor shall prepare a procurement package; to include, but not limited to, a complete and detailed cost estimate and supporting documentation for requested work under each TO for migration into MSC's procurement management system. The prepared procurement package shall be submitted to MSC for review and approval. The contractor shall record invoicing data in MSC's procurement management system. Once the procurement package has been reviewed, a TO will be issued by the MSC Contracting Officer. For emergency situations, verbal orders are allowable and may only be issued by those MSC personnel stated in DFARS 252.216-7006 ORDERING. 5.2 COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT (a) Each invoice shall contain the appropriate ACRNS, CLINS, and SLINs for work provided under an individual contract TO. Upon completion of a TO and invoicing, the contractor shall submit a letter to MSC certifying completion to initiate the de-obligation of funds from the contract. (b) The contractor will be compensated for the full hull cleaning at the unit (per ship class) price specified in Task 01. If a foul release coating system is applied to the ship's hull and appendages, the contractor will not be compensated under Task 01, but will instead be compensated under Task 06 through Task 09, as applicable. (c) The contractor will be compensated for an interim cleaning at the unit (per ship class) price specified in Task 02. If a foul release coating system is applied to the ship's propeller(s) the contractor will be compensated for this additional work under Task 06 through Task 09, as applicable. (d) Task 03 is not permitted with Task 01. (e) The contractor will be compensated for performance of partial cleaning of a ship's hull on the basis of the unit prices set forth in Attachment 11 for the applicable Tasks 06 through 09. (1) The contractor shall not combine charges for Task 01 with charges for Tasks 06 through 09 for the same ship cleaning except when tasked to clean bow thrusters, and the inside of hull penetrations (surfaces and areas beyond the grates, screens, and splitter bars) or when specifically approved in writing by MSC on a case-by-case basis. (2) The contractor shall not combine charges for Task 02 with charges for Tasks 06 through 09 for the same ship cleaning except when tasked to clean bow thrusters, auxiliary propulsion units, secondary propulsion motors, bow domes, keel domes, hull mounted sonar systems, and hull penetrations, or when specifically approved in writing by MSC on a case-by-case basis. (3) In no event will the contractor be compensated for a partial cleaning in an amount in excess of the amount to which the contractor would be entitled if a complete cleaning (Tasks 01 or 02 as appropriate) had been performed except under extenuating circumstances when justified by physical evidence (e.g., inspection report and color photographic documentation) of the condition is submitted within 24 hours of commencing the operation and when approved by MSC. When the charge is reverted to a less expensive Task 01, or 02, the contractor shall also be required to perform the inspections, reporting and documentation specified in Task 01, or 02, as applicable, for the Task being charged. (f) The contractor will be compensated for performance of inspection and documentation basis of the unit prices set forth in Attachment 11 for Task 12. Task 12 shall not be charge with Task 17, unless specifically approved in writing by MSC on a case-by-case basis. (g) When hourly rate Tasks (06 through 13) are authorized by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative and are performed in conjunction with any standard price Tasks, each hourly rate Task shall be charged at the unit price multiplied by the discount factor. For additional diver and tender Tasks, the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative will choose to use either the discounted task rate (for the in-conjunction Task) or the diver or tender rate, whichever is more cost effective to the Government. If for safety reasons Tasks cannot be performed simultaneously, the contractor shall immediately notify the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative and those Tasks will performed sequentially and be compensated without a discount. Discounts only apply when multiple tasks are performed concurrently by the same crew. (h) The contractor will be compensated for work performed under hourly rate Tasks (06 through 12), authorized by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative, within a single work day in which no standard price Tasks are performed at a minimum of four cumulative hours. In instances where more than one of these Tasks are performed in a single day and the cumulative duration is less than four hours, the Task that was used for the greatest duration will be rounded up to bring the cumulative total to four hours. (i) The contractor will be compensated for underwater hull coating application at the unit (square foot) price specified under Task 13, multiplied by the total number of square feet applied. The minimum compensation for a coating restoration of an area up to and including 50 contiguous square feet will be 50 square feet, in recognition of the set-up and breakdown associated with that task. Coating restorations that total less than fifty (50) square feet; that are non-contiguous across the hull and associated components (excluding the running gear), shall be compensated under Task 10. Coating restorations of running gear shall be compensated under Task 13. All material required for Task 13 operations shall be included in the unit price and will not be compensated under Task 21. Coatings applied and consumables (not including equipment such as; abrasive blast systems or coating application equipment) used for Task 10 will be compensated under Task 21. Task 13 may be performed as a stand-alone or in conjunction with a task dependent upon work scheduled. When performed in conjunction with other tasks, the discount fee shall be applied. (j) The contractor will be compensated for the set-up of survey equipment at the unit price specified under Task 17-02 for each hull survey operation. Additionally, the contractor will be compensated for the performance of hull surveys at the unit price (per linear foot) specified in Task 17 multiplied by the ship's length as specified in Attachment 1, General Description of U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command Ships. If the ship's length is not specified in Attachment 1, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative and provide a recommendation for the ship's length for approval and incorporation into Attachment 1 of this contract. The contractor shall not charge for Task 03 or Task 11 with Task 17 without MSC approval. (k) The contractor will be compensated for one diver to perform the Tag-out requirements as specified in Task 14. The compensation will be calculated based on the actual time the tag-out person (diver) is on-board the ship to support the tag-out process prior to crew arrival. This Task shall not be used to charge the administrative hours required to prepare, monitor, and track the documentation. (l) The contractor will not be compensated for additional divers or tenders, at the respective unit prices of Task 14 or Task 15, to augment the crew size beyond what was initially proposed in order to safely conduct work under a vessel or craft, unless specifically approved in writing by MSC. (m) The contractor will be compensated for Government requested premium time as defined in Task 18. Premium time shall be charged per operational hour per Task when authorized by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative. Premium time is not allowable for work in the Middle East or in locations where personnel are mobilized from the Middle East. When mobilized to perform work at an area outside the proposed base(s) of operation the normal workweek shall be based upon the normal workweek for which the majority of the crew originated. (n) The contractors compensation under Task 19 for Government caused delays and standby as follows: (1) Delays that occur within the first 30 minutes of the day allowance for set up and dive brief will not be compensated. If ship(s) tag outs and port operations clearance to dive is not received within the first 30 Minutes of the day, the brief will commence upon receipt and the contractor will be allowed an additional 10 minutes to complete the dive brief, (2) Delays shall be cumulative per day, (3) The contractor will not be compensated for first 60 minutes of delay unless the delay exceeds the 1 hour mark, then the contractor can charge for 1 hour. (4) Daily delays (per crew) exceeding 60 minutes shall be rounded to closest quarter hour. (5) At normal bases of operation, the maximum daily charge per crew shall not exceed four (4) hours per day unless approved by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative on a case-by-case basis. (6) When mobilized to an operation outside of a normal base of operation stand by charges shall be four (4) hours; less any hourly rate Tasks that may have been performed that day. (7) When mobilized to an operation outside of a normal base of operation (within limited areas specifically defined in Task 21) the stand by charges will be compensated for the time of air travel of the crew, when approved in advance by MSC on a case -by-case basis. A record of the crews travel time shall be submitted with the Cost Summary Report to list airport departure and arrival times for each crewmember, the average time (round to nearest whole number) shall be calculated for crew travel time, which will then be multiplied by this unit price for compensation. PREMIUM TIME IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR TRAVEL TIME COMPENSATION. (8) Security requirements for base access (excluding issuance of personnel identification cards/passes) may cause delays. Government caused delays resulting from base security vehicle inspections will be compensated when the entire crew arrives at the base and equipment arrives at the base security inspection station until the equipment is released from the base security. The contractor shall immediately notify in writing the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative and two levels of management within their organization of the delay. Upon exiting the inspection station, the contractor has ten (10) minutes to transit to the pier to commence with set up. (9) If Government caused delays occur during the time the contractor elects to work beyond the normal workday or outside the normal workweek (inclusive of any delay time), no additional compensation is allowed for Government caused delays. (10) In the event the Government requests the contractor to remain on-site to tend to a ship the contractor may charge the delay rate per crew as requested by the on-scene Navy Hull Cleaning Representative and approved by MSC on a case-by-case basis. (11) In the event the Government requests the contractor to standby at locations outside the normal base of operations, the contractor may charge the standby rate per crew for four (4) hours per day for days in which no work is assigned. (o) Compensation for premium time, delays, and the various work Tasks may occur concurrently or simultaneously. Below are a few examples: (1) On the last day of a full hull cleaning the crew and equipment arrive at 0730 hours at base security's truck inspection station and are delayed two (2) hours waiting for and conducting the inspection. The crew then arrives at the ship, sets up in the next 30 minutes, receives tag out and commences diving. The normal work day would end at 1530 hours. The contractor may charge for the two hours of loss in productivity due to the security delay. The 2 hours of work lost from the security delay may be performed the following normal work day. If the Government requests the contractor to work two hours beyond the normal work day then 2 hours of premium time (1530-1730 hours) may be charged. If the contractor chooses to work for their own convenience beyond the normal workday then they will not be allowed to charge the premium time. (2) On the second day of a three day interim cleaning the entire crew arrived at the ship at 0800 hours. The ship failed to deliver the tag-out until 1000 hours. The crew then commenced with the dive brief within the allotted 10 minutes and began the cleaning. Then the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative requested the contractor to work 4 hours beyond the normal work day to finish the cleaning on day two. The contractor may charge for 2 hour of delay for the loss in productivity due to the tag out delay, plus 4 hours premium time as requested by the Navy Hull Cleaning representative. (3) During a partial hull cleaning with multi-brush equipment and hydro-blasting port operations directs the divers to exit the water for 2 hours for a ship movement. The Navy representative requests the contractor to work 2 additional hours to complete the multi-brush and hydro-blast cleaning. The contractor may charge during the normal work day 6 hours per task for the multi-brush and hydro-blast cleaning, plus 2 hours of delay (per crew) for lost productivity, and may charge 2 hours for each of the multi-brush and hydro-blast cleaning and 2 hours premium time (per task) for the additional 2 hours of time in excess of the normal work day. (p) Compensation for Task 20 will be made based on the unit price multiplied by the total mileage (irrespective of the number of vehicles used) derived from the Defense Table of Official Distances (DTOD) program. Under no circumstances will the Government make payment for mobilization/demobilization charges based on mileage in excess of the following: (1) For Zone A, the shortest distance from Norfolk, Virginia or Mayport, Florida to the location of work as determined by the Defense Table of Official Distances (DTOD). (2) For Zone B, the shortest distance from either San Diego, California to the location of work as determined by the Defense Table of Official Distances (DTOD). (3) For Zone C, this task is not applicable. (q) In addition to the terms and conditions above under Task 21, the following apply: (1) The contractor may be approved for a maximum of two personnel (NDT and ROV Technicians) to support Task 12 and Task 17 when requested to perform this work outside of the United States by MSC. (2) The contractor may be tasked to perform tasks that would require personnel with U.S. Citizenship and a current DOD security clearance for work outside of the United States by MSC. Transportation of these personnel will be approved to the extent that such transportation is necessary for the work assignments in locations outside of the United States. (3) The contractor may be tasked to perform comprehensive Level III inspections on various ship components utilizing specialized equipment and trained personnel at locations outside the United States. Inspections of the water jet propulsion systems, excluding stern tubes, are not considered a Level III inspection. (4) Transportation of qualified Non-Destructive Test personnel will be approved to the extent that such transportation is necessary for the performance of NDT work under Task 12 for work assignments in locations outside of the United States. (5) Transportation cost to move hull survey equipment from the normal bases of operation in Norfolk, VA and San Diego, CA to locations overseas shall be in accordance with Task 21. (6) Transportation costs to move specialized equipment to complete a Level III inspection shall be in accordance with Task 21. (7) Transportation cost to mobilize multi-nozzle water jet cleaning equipment to support hull cleaning of foul release coated ships from the closest US normal base of operation shall be in accordance with Task 21. (8) Transportation cost to mobilize or de-mobilize multi-brush cleaning systems to support full hull cleaning in Singapore, Kingdom of Bahrain, and Souda Bay, Greece shall be in accordance with Task 21. (9) Subsistence costs to transport qualified US citizens cleared and trained to work on nuclear ships in overseas locations (excluding Japan) shall be in accordance with Task 21. (10) Subsistence costs to transport qualified and trained divers to perform VTIs on propellers in overseas locations (excluding Japan) shall be in accordance with Task 21. (11) The contractor shall report charges associated with subsistence and materials under Task 21-01 and charges for applicable overseas transportation under Task 21-02. (12) Compensation of crew salaries during mobilization or de-mobilization are not authorized under Task 21. (13) Costs associated with contractor training, CDRL preparation, and quality assurance are not authorized under Task 21. (r) All Personnel travel costs will be reimbursed PER THE JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS; no overhead, G&A, fees, or handling charges shall be included. (1) The contractor shall use the per diem rate in effect at the time of travel as set forth in the DOD Joint Travel Regulations located at https://secureapp2.hqda.pentagon.mil/perdiem/. (2) The Contractor shall use the allowable Government personnel rates for transportation and lodging. (3) The Government is not obligated for travel in excess of the funded amount stated on the travel CLIN. (4) Change orders shall not be considered an authorization to exceed the funded amount stated under the travel CLIN unless they contain a statement expressly increasing the funded amount of that CLIN by a sufficient amount to cover the change order. 5.3 Performance of Work on Nuclear Powered Vessels and Support Craft The physical performance of work on nuclear powered vessels and/or associated support craft under this contract shall be accomplished by contractor and subcontract personnel that are U.S. Citizens. Under no circumstances will foreign national be authorized to physically perform work on nuclear powered vessels and/or associated support craft under this contract. This shall apply to any person that dives on or under the vessel or requires access on board the vessel. Work on nuclear powered vessels and support craft shall require personnel to be trained and comply with the applicable radiological controls manual (NAVSEA 389-0288 or NAVSEA S9213-33-MMA-000). 5.4 Foreign National Contractor Work Visa The contractor shall obtain all the necessary Visa's and permits required by the United States for any Foreign Nationals that will be visiting the United States to perform work at any US Navy Installation under this contract. 5.5 Government Furnished Facilities/Services For the convenience of the contractor and/or its subcontractors, the Government may provide certain facilities to store, and services to move, hull cleaning equipment necessary to support hull cleaning and associated work under this contract at or near the following Naval bases: • Facilities in Norfolk, Virginia will typically be limited to 75ft of pier space to moor one diving boat. • Facilities in San Diego, California will typically be limited to 75ft of pier space to moor one diving boat. • Facilities at Pearl Harbor will typically be limited an outside laydown area sufficient for temporary storage (35' x 22') of vehicles and trailer-mounted cleaning equipment. The Government makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the condition or fitness for use of any such Government furnished storage facilities. The contractor will be allowed to inspect any facility so offered to ascertain its suitability for use by the contractor. If the contractor deems a facility unsuitable, the contractor shall, within 7 days of such inspection, so notify the Contracting Officer, detailing the facts. The Government may, at its option, effect repairs or modifications to render the facility suitable for the contractor's use, or authorize the contractor to obtain an alternate suitable storage facility at Government expense. The contractor shall indemnify the Government and hold it harmless against claims for injury to persons, or damage to property of the contractor or others, arising from the contractor's use of any such Government furnished facilities/services under this contract. 5.6 Government Furnished Utilities (Electricity and Water) All equipment required for the performance of hull cleaning and associated work under this contract shall be self-powered and capable of operating without relying on external services. The Government may make electrical power (480V, 400A, 3 phase) and potable water (25gpm @ 50psi) available as an alternative source. However, under no circumstance will the Government be responsible for delays in providing these utilities to the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for all cost associated with the use and consumption of these services. The Government will not directly compensate the contractor for these costs. 5.7 Navy Hull Cleaning Representative The ship's Port Engineer or his/her designative representative will be assigned as the hull cleaning representative unless otherwise identified by the Government for each operation. The responsibilities of the Navy Hull Cleaning Representative are defined in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter 28 "Pollution Prevention"; Appendix A - Best Management Practices For Waterborne Underwater Hull Cleaning". 5.8 Environmental Stewardship The contractor shall comply with the Best Management Practices set forth in the Underwater Ship Husbandry Manual, Chapter entitled "Pollution Prevention", (NAVSEA S0600-AA-PRO-280). The contractor shall ensure all underwater hydraulic systems utilize an appropriate biodegradable fluid approved by NAVSEA. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with local Navy policies for the storage, transport, use, and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous waste while performing work on Navy property. Training record reports as well as monthly and annual usage, emission, and discharge reports shall be recorded and provided to MSC if requested. 5.9 Crane and Weight Handling Equipment The contractor shall prepare and maintain a crane and weight management plan and shall comply with federal, state, and local requirements for the training, maintenance, inspection and operation of crane and weight handling equipment used at Naval Facilities. Federal Requirements include but are not limited to: 29 CFR Part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR Part 1915, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment 29 CFR Part 1917, Marine Terminals 29 CFR Part 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction NAVFAC P-307, Management of Weight Handling Equipment Prior to entering a Naval Facility, the contractor shall: • Comply with Paragraph 1.7.2 of NAVFAC P-307. • Maintain written documentation of the last weight test of the crane/weight handling equipment on site; • Perform daily pre-use inspections and testing; and • Conduct a joint verification with the Government representative to ensure that a legible and indelible completed copy of Appendix P, Figure P-1 of NAVFAC P-307 is maintained on the crane/weight handling equipment. The following certification and testing documentation shall be on site prior to entry and use on any Naval facility: • Crane/load handling equipment certification, • Load testing, • Yearly, monthly, and daily inspection logs, • Rope/sling certifications, • Operator certifications/designations, • Designation of person performing log inspections, • Develop and maintain on site a critical lift plan in accordance with Paragraph 1.7.2 of NAVFAC P-307. In the event of a crane accident, the contractor shall: • Report verbally each accident to MSC as soon as management becomes aware but not later than 4 hours of such an event; • Conduct an accident investigation to establish root cause(s) of any accident. • Provide a formal written report of the event to MSC within 48 hours of each accident, 5.10 Priority of Performance The contractor agrees to give priority to the performance of any task order under this contract over any commercial work of the contractor. Such priority shall include provisions and utilization of manpower, materials, and equipment necessary for timely and effective performance of the task order. The contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government, its agencies, instrumentalities, personnel, and property against all claims arising out of any delay, disruption, suspension, or cancellation of contractor's performance of commercial work for a third party by reason of this clause. 5.11 Personnel Security Requirements At a minimum, all Nuclear Support Craft Detachment Personnel, Program Manager, and Contractor personnel handling classified information necessary to carry out their duties and responsibilities must have CONFIDENTIAL (or higher) security clearances. At the minimum, prior to commencement of the contract, each individual must possess an interim CONFIDENTIAL (or higher) security clearance pending complete adjudication, and must maintain a CONFIDENTIAL (or higher) security clearance throughout the duration of contract performance. 6.0 Designation of Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (a) The Contracting Officer has designated the person named below as the authorized COR for this Contract: Charles Winstead MSC N712 Miltary Sealift Command 9276 3rd Ave, Bldg LP-26 Bay 2 Naval Station Norfolk, VA 23511 charles.winstead@navy.mil (b) The COR will represent the Contracting Officer in the administration of technical details within the scope of this contract. The COR is not otherwise authorized to make any representations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the Contracting Officer or the Government. The COR does not have the authority to alter the Contractor's obligations or change the specifications in the contract or issue Task Orders. If, as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to alter contract obligations or statements of work, a modification must be issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer. The COR authority is not delegable. As such, this individual is responsible for the overall technical surveillance of services to be performed under this contract and should be contacted regarding questions or problems of a technical nature. In no event will any understanding or agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating "from the terms of the basic contract between the contractor and any person other than the Contracting Officer be effective or binding upon the Government. When in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the existing scope of the contract, the Contractor will promptly notify the Contracting Officer. No action will be taken by the Contractor under such task order unless the Contracting Officer has issued a contractual document authorizing the change. List of duties to be performed by COR in the Technical monitoring of the Contract: (1) Serve as the contact point through which the contractor can relay questions or problems of a technical nature to the Contracting Officer. (2) Monitor services being performed to assure contractor is following the regulations, qualification requirements cited in the contract. (3) Alert the Contracting Officer, as appropriate, to any potential problems which may affect cost or performance schedules. (4) Determine causative factors for any slippage in the performance schedule and report to the Contracting Officer making recommendations for corrective action to eliminate the cause of the slippage. In addition, the contractor's performance should be monitored to assure that corrective action is being taken. 7.0 Authorized Changes Only By The Contracting Officer a) Except as specified in paragraph (b) below, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the Contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause of this contract. b) The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this contract. c) The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely the Contracting Officer's. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officers are: Terri Buonfigli MSC N1023 Miltary Sealift Command Bldg SP64 Navy Station Norfolk, VA 23511 757-443-5908 terri.buonfigli@navy.mil 8.0 Additional Clauses 8.1 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations, in connection with any movement over the public highways of overweight/over dimensional materials. 8.2 QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) PERSONNEL The Contractor and any Nondestructive Testing (NDT) subcontractor shall utilize for the performance of required NDT, only Level I, II and III personnel currently certified in accordance with NAVSEA Technical Publication T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, ACN Notice 1 of 16 Feb 99. Documentation pertaining to the qualification and certification of NDT personnel shall be made available to the Contracting Officer and the COR for review upon request. 8.3 UPDATING SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS If, during the performance of this or any other contract, the contractor believes that any contract contains outdated or different versions of any specifications or standards, the contractor may request that all of its contracts be updated to include the current version of the applicable specification or standard including any technical justification for the change. Updating shall not affect the form, fit or function of any deliverable item or increase the cost/price of the item to the Government. The contractor should submit update requests to the Contracting Officer with copies to the Contracting Officer Representative for approval. The contractor shall perform the contract in accordance with the existing specifications and standards until notified of approval/disapproval by the Contracting Officer. Any approved alternate specifications or standards will be incorporated into the contract. 8.4 PROTECTION OF NAVAL NUCLEAR PROPULSION INFORMATION During the performance of this contract Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) may be developed or used. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information is defined as that information and/or hardware concerning the design, arrangement, development, manufacturing, testing, operation, administration, training, maintenance, and repair of the propulsion plans of Naval Nuclear Powered Ships including the associated shipboard and shore-based nuclear support facilities. Appropriate safeguards must be followed by the Contractor for the safeguarding from actual, potential or inadvertent release by the Contractor, or any subcontractor, of any Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information in any form, classified or unclassified. Such safeguards shall ensure that only Governmental and Contractor parties, including subcontractors, that have an established need-to-know, have access in order to perform work under this contract, and then only under conditions which assure that the information is properly protected. Access by foreign nationals or immigrant aliens is not permitted. A foreign national or immigrant alien is defined as a person not a United States citizen or a United States National. United States citizens representing a foreign government, foreign private interest or other foreign nationals, are considered to be foreign nationals for industrial security purposes and the purpose of this restriction. In addition, any and all issue or release of such information beyond such necessary parties, whether or not ordered through an administrative or judicial tribunal, shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer. 8.5 MARKING OF REPORTS All reports delivered by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall prominently show on the cover of the report: (1) Name and business address of the Contractor (2) Contract number (3) Contract dollar amount (4) Ships Name (if applicable) (5) Date(s)
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