SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- DRYDOCK AND REPAIR OF PROPELLANT BARGE WITH OPTION
- Notice Date
- 4/18/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 811310
— Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- NASA Business Management Division, Acquisition Management Office, Code BA30, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000
- ZIP Code
- 39529-6000
- Solicitation Number
- NNS06151756R
- Response Due
- 5/2/2006
- Archive Date
- 4/18/2007
- Description
- NASA/SSC plans to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the following Commercial services: Drydock and Repair Propellant Barge with One(1)Option in accordance with the statement of work below. The Option price shall remain firm for one (1) year. Notice of the option is required by FAR 17.207(c)(4). The statement of work will be included in the solicitation document. The Statement of Work for refurbishment of CRYOGENIC PROPELLANT BARGE is provided below: The purpose of this project is to inspect, and paint, one NASA Liquid Hydrogen (LH) Barge with an option for one additional propellant barge (LH). The contractor is requested to provide pricing for work on a second LH Barge (Option 1) of similar design, characteristics and construction. Thus the contractor shall provide pricing as follows: 1. One Liquid Hydrogen (LH) Barge (Sections XI thru XV) 2. Option 1 Additional Liquid Hydrogen Barge same as (Sections XI thru XV) The option shall be priced separate and independent of the base scope barge. I. Deliverables ? Base Scope. ? One Liquid Hydrogen (LH) Barge. 1. Inspect, paint, and perform described work on NASA Liquid Hydrogen Barge. 2. Take and provide color photographs of the vessel prior to work commencement, after blasting to near white metal, and after application of coatings. The set of photographs shall depict complete coverage of the work area. These photographs may be provided in a digital format. 3. Two copies of the environmental conditions logs. 4. Schedule of work activities prior to commencement of work and updated weekly. 5. Weekly written report of activities performed to include percent of completion on each work item. 6. Two copies of the MSDS for coatings applied to the vessel. 7. Two copies of the paint and coatings manufacturer representative?s report. 8. Two copies of full size drawings detailing the replacement of steel and other components on completion of the contract. II. Period of Performance - One Liquid Hydrogen (LH) Barge. It is anticipated that the period of performance will be during Government FY 2006 - 2007. The period of performance for work on the barge shall be 90 calendar days. III. Barge Particulars - One Liquid Hydrogen (LH) Barge. The vessel is a "Steel Deck Barge" with a Mounted Liquid Hydrogen Cargo Tank (250,000 Gallon vacuum jacketed). The following particulars apply to LH ? 1, LH-2, & LH-3: Name of Vessel: LH-1, or LH3 Owner: United States of America (N.A.S.A.) ? public vessel Molded Length: 135' Molded Breadth: 40' Molded Depth: 10' 6" Lightship Displacement: 514 LT Full Design Displacement: 580 LT Classification: Unclassified Inspection: Uninspected Hull: Single skin steel welded plate construction (stringer framed). Internals: The barge is composed of twenty-two (22) watertight compartments by five transverse, three (3) longitudinal and two (2) intermediate longitudinal watertight bulkheads. Compartment access consists of 4" raised coaming hinged steel 4 dog manholes. IV. BASE WORK SCOPE: One Liquid Hydrogen Barge: The contractor shall provide pricing for work on One Liquid Hydrogen Barge. 1. The vendor is encouraged to make a site visit to view the subject barge and anticipated work to assure the scope of work is fully understood. 2. All work shall be to the satisfaction of the government or government representative. 3. The contractor shall provide all mooring line and / or wire rope to facilitate docking of the barge. 4. The contractor shall take pictures of the barge prior to blasting operations. 5. Prior to blasting/painting operations all equipment and components susceptible to damage or contamination shall be suitably protected in accordance with industry standards. Protection to the satisfaction of the government or government representative and shall be maintained during the course of work under this contract. 6. The contractor shall expand the lightening / drain holes on the external longitudinal stiffeners (in way of the tank manway) along the Liquid Hydrogen tank to 2? in diameter. Three (3) holes shall be provided on each stiffener to facilitate draining of the pockets and prevent scale accumulation. 7. The contractor shall remove the foundations from the deck mounted winches and dispose of them in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local Statutes. Their former mounting locations shall be ground flush with the deck. 8. Base Pricing shall include the replacement of 800 square foot of deck plating. Replacement shall include removal and reinstallation of affected scuttle hatches. 9. The contractor shall remove the test plug weldalets located on the deck for each accessible barge internal tank. The weldalets are approximately ?? IPS schedule 40 and extend above the deck approximately 1?. Former locations shall be ground flush with the deck and insert welded such that they present a smooth surface with the deck. Each tank (22) is fitted with 2 plugged weldalets for an approximate total of 44. 10. Paint containing lead is believed to be present on many of the barge surfaces. It shall be the contractor's responsibility to ascertain the location of lead via standard industry testing methods prior to beginning work on any suspect area. All pricing shall include assumption of the need for lead abatement by the contractor. The contractor shall observe all safety and environmental regulations and procedures in the performance of work on the barge. The contractor shall dispose of lead paint in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local Statues. 11. Blast barge surfaces to near white. Care shall be taken to prevent rusting after "near white" metal is obtained. A "tack coat" may be used provided such coat is compatible with the primer and paint to be used. 12. Contractor shall inspect the barge after blasting and report findings in writing to the government or government representative. These findings shall include as a minimum general condition, found damage, repair recommendations and estimates. 13. The contractor shall provide the periodic attendance of a manufacturer?s (Ameron) paint & coatings representative for inspection of the paint application, and who shall report without prejudice the findings in writing to the prime contractor. The prime contractor shall provide to the government or government representative within 2 days a copy of the manufacturers report. 14. The contractor shall adhere to the paint/coating manufacturer (Ameron) recommendations as to the particulars of the paint/coating storage, thinning, mixing, handling, application, and curing of the product. The manufacturer's recommendations shall be deemed part of the scope of work. The contractor shall follow the recommended mixing, thinning, and application procedures as stated on the recommended Ameron Product Data sheets. The contractor shall follow the recommended recoat windows, and use only recommended Ameron solvents for thinning purposes. 15. The contractor shall monitor the environmental conditions during application of paint for Temperature, Humidity, and Dew Point. A log of these conditions shall be maintained during application and cure of coatings and be available for review by the government or government representative for the duration of the contract. A copy of the log shall be provided to the government or government representative upon completion of work on the barge. 16. Near white metal blasting shall conform to the Steel Structures Painting Council Standard SSPC-SP-10. 17. In areas where it is not practical (shall be concurred with by the government or government representative) to blast to Near White Metal the surfaces shall be prepared by Power Tool Cleaning (SSPC-SP-3) and / or Pickling (SSPC-SP-8) in accordance with the Steel Structures Painting Council Standards. 18. The contractor shall paint the vessel in accordance with the following requirements. An AMERON International paint system shall be used. 18.1. Main Deck: 18.1.1. Abrasive blast Main Deck to near white metal. 18.1.2. Apply one (1) full coat of Ameron 302 zinc @ 4 mils wet to achieve 3 mils DFT. All mudcracks and dry overspray shall be sanded out prior to top coating. 18.1.3. Apply one (1) full coat of Amercoat 385 @ 5 mils wet to achieve 3 mils DFT. Broadcast Amercoat #888 Non Skid Additive over the entire deck while the Amercoat 235 is still wet. 18.1.4. Apply one (1) full coat of Amercoat 235 Haze Gray @ 9 mils wet to achieve 6 mils DFT. 18.2. Tank (Deck Mounted Liquid Hydrogen), Tank Support Structures, brackets for piping, carbon steel piping, carbon steel valves, ladders, walkway supports, upper walkway handrails, and main deck handrails, etc: 18.2.1. Abrasive blast Tank (LH) and support structures, brackets for piping, carbon steel piping, carbon steel valves, ladders, walkway supports, motor control supports and brackets, valve control package supports and brackets, upper walkway handrails, and main deck handrails, to near white metal. 18.2.2. Apply one (1) full coat of Ameron 302 zinc @ 4 mils wet to achieve 3 mils DFT. All mudcracks and dry overspray shall be sanded out prior to top coating. 18.2.3. Apply a mist coat of PSX 700 epoxy White to allow for possible gassing of the zinc. 18.2.4. Apply one (1) full coat of PSX 700 epoxy White @ 4 mils wet to achieve 2.5 ? 3.5 mils DFT. 18.3. Miscellaneous: 18.3.1. Lettering and numbers on the Liquid Hydrogen Tank shall be painted Polyurethane Yellow (Designating Hydrogen) and Outlined in Black. 18.3.2. Deck scuttle covers (22) and their associated coamings shall be topcoated Polyurethane yellow after their refurbishment to identify them as trip hazards. 19. The contractor shall remove existing and replace with new all barge tank scuttle hatch dog assemblies (swing bolts, pins, and nuts) and lubricate the dogs with never-seize. Assemblies shall be bronze, or stainless. 20. The contractor shall remove existing and replace all barge tank scuttle gaskets (to include corrosion removal, priming, painting, lubrication, and chalk test of gasket for contact). 21. Remove (condition shall be noted in report) and replace sacrificial anodes on hull. New anodes shall be supplied by the contractor and shall be of the type suitable for the intended service. This item shall include fabrication and installation of new anode attachment devices. 22. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to develop all drawings for performance of any necessary repairs. Drawings supplied by the government are intended only to provide general arrangements and approximate dimensions. It shall be the contractor's responsibility to verify all dimensions needed to accomplish work. Any use of government-supplied drawings shall be at the contractors risk and any occurrences arising thereof shall be at no additional cost to the government. The contractor shall present the government or government representative with two copies of full size drawings detailing the replacement of steel and other components on completion of the contract. These drawings shall reflect the "as built" condition of the barge. 23. The contractor shall assure the barge is clean prior to returning it to the government or government representative. It shall be free of debris, blasting residue, trash, and work rubbish. Cleanliness shall be to the satisfaction of the government or government representative. 24. In performance of the work the Vendor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses, and for complying with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. 25. All work shall be performed in accordance with good commercial practice. 26. Any steel provided shall comply with the specifications of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) section A36 - specifications for structural steel. 27. Welding shall be accomplished within the guidelines of the American Welding Society (AWS) structural welding code for steel. 28. Where the codes are not clear with regard to repairs, methodology, or inspection the American Bureau of Shipping Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges 1991 shall be used as a guideline for performance of work. 29. Support requirements shall be as follows: 29.1. SSC ? delivery & pickup of the barge 29.2. SSC ? inerting of barge propellant tank and lines 29.3. Vendor ? mooring lines This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 811310 and $6.5 Million, respectively. The anticipated release date of RFO NNS06151756R is on or about 4/12/06, with a due date of 5/02/06. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B". The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will reside on a World-Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/SSC Business Opportunities page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=64 Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below. A site visit at NASA/SSC is anticipated to be scheduled on April 17, 2006 for prospective firms. Notification of intent to participate in the site visit is required. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (e-mail or FAX) to Gregory Fletcher not later than 4/24/06. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
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