SOLICITATION NOTICE
19 -- LIFEBOAT INSPECT AND REPAIR
- Notice Date
- 5/2/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 336611
— Ship Building and Repairing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command, MSFSC SSU SAN DIEGO 139, BUILDING 139, 140 SYLVESTER ROAD NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92106-3521
- ZIP Code
- 92106-3521
- Solicitation Number
- N62383-06-T-4217
- Response Due
- 5/7/2006
- Archive Date
- 5/22/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Statement of Work: Provide the services of a qualified contractor to perform the following work for Lifeboats USNS Mercy: A. Accomplish the following on two (2) each of a total of 10 large (105 or 115 man) lifeboats, take delivery of first two boats from 32nd St Naval Station and after completion of work provide estimate for monthly covered storage cost to include monthly test operation of engine and transmission (1/2 hour operation), estimate minimum of six months storage required, upon return of vessel, transport repaired boats to ship and complete remaining eight (8) boats, two at a time, taking delivery of boats at pier or in the water: Note: Coordinate with MSCREP and insure that all of the life saving equipment, pyrotechnics, rations and water and other loose gear/equipage type items have been removed from the boats. 1. Utilize a strongback (spreader bar) that is long enough to span the distance between the boat releasing hooks to remove each boat from its shipboard stowage. The spreader bar shall be long enough so as to permit a straight vertical line of attachment from the boat hooks to the pendant attachment points on the spreader bar. The spreader bar shall be certified to the total loaded weight of the boat, including equipment. Prior to transporting the boats to a dry covered work area, place the boats in the water and check for leaks through the hull particularly in way of the stern tube, rudder stock, and through hull connections. Note all leaks, the source of the leaks and any other condition affecting the water tight integrity of the boats. While the boats are water borne, with the assistance of MSCREP test operate the boats and note any irregularities and or deficiencies in the following equipment/systems: A) Diesel engine and auxiliaries B) Hydraulic starting system C) Transmission D) Steering Gear E) Instruments G) Electrical System (including lighting) J) Engine driven bilge pump 2. Transport the boats to a covered work area. Block up each boat in wooden cradle. Ensure that the bearing areas of the cradles are padded in order to prevent damage to the boat hulls. The boat keels shall be blocked a minimum of 24 inches above the ground. 3. Provide the Port Engineer with a report describing the as found condition of each lifeboat based on the inspections above. The report shall contain a listing of deficiencies and a detailed description of the parts and labor required to effect repairs. 4. Remove and dispose of the contents of the fresh water tank. Clean and disinfect the interior of the tank. 5. Remove engine covers and other access covers in order to permit a complete inspection of the engine compartment, other interior compartments and all hull fittings by the USCG Marine Inspector. Detergent clean the interior of the engine compartment. 6. Detergent wash and clean the entire interior and exterior of the hull. Clean all surfaces free of dirt, salt and grease. 7. Air test fuel and buoyancy tanks in the presence of the USCG Marine Inspector. 8. Remove the propellers. Inspect propellers for damage. Accomplish minor repair of the propellers. Inspect and repack the propeller shaft glands. Reinstall the propellers. In way of propeller reinstallation, provide and install new keys of same type as original. 9. Accomplish the following structural (hull) and preservation work on each boat: a. Repair 20 sq ft of gelcoat and GRP laminated surfaces on the exterior hull of each lifeboat (a total of 80 sq ft). Perform repairs in accordance with the manufacturer?s guidelines. b. Replace with new up to a total of eight (30) linear feet of grab rail per lifeboat. In way of grab rail renewal provide and install new stainless steel fasteners. c. Utilizing a satisfactory rubbing compound accomplish a complete rub down of the lifeboat hulls and decks. Upon completion of the application of the rubbing compound, apply and buff out two separate coats of a manufacturer?s approved wax. Do not rub out or wax non-skid areas. d. Clean prime and paint any new or disturbed surfaces to match the surroundings. All metallic disturbed areas shall be wire brushed to remove scale, rust, and lose paint; then cleaned, primed and painted to match the surrounding areas. 10. Accomplish the following work on each boat: a. Clean, free-up and time the releasing gear linkage. Flush all grease fittings free of old grease. Verify that actuating the release linkage trips both hooks simultaneously. b. Perform the following work on each lifeboat Engine/transmission: 1) Drain and replace engine/transmission with new oil/transmission fluid. 2) Clear and flush all fuel lines. Change all rubber hoses found on the engine including the fuel, cooling and exhaust systems. Replace all hose clamps with only ?All Stainless? clamps. 3) Replace injectors. Set each nozzle to pop at the manufacturer?s specified pressure. Install the injectors. 4)Replace all engine ?V? belts, fuel and lube oil filters. Replace the transmission oil filter. 5) Drain and flush Engine/transmission cooling system. Perform a hydrostatic test of the cooling system. Provide and install new engine coolant. 6) Test and inspect the engine starting system. . 7) Perform a compression check on all cylinders of each engine. Provide a report to the Port Engineer describing any engine deficiencies and noting the compression readings. 8) Just prior to redelivery, refill the lifeboat fuel oil tanks with new Purified DFM (NATO F-76 or equal). Stencil the side of the fuel tank with the date that the tank was fueled. 11. In case of storage on a monthly basis and just prior to redelivery set up each boat to run in the cradle using fresh water for cooling and test run the boats in the presence of and to the satisfaction of the MSCREP. Prior to placing the boat in davits, place the boats in the water and test operate the boats and all boat systems in the presence of and to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector Lifeboat engines are BUKH DV36, three cylinder normally aspirated diesel. Vessel Location: Lifeboats are currently moored at Pier Two Naval Station, San Diego, CA. Period of performance: Work to start 1 May 2006 and be complete not later than 31 December 2006. At no time are more than two boats to be non-operational.
- Place of Performance
- Address: PIER TWO NAVAL STATION
- Zip Code: 92106
- Country: usa
- Record
- SN01039355-W 20060504/060502221122 (fbodaily.com)
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