Barge Overhaul Services - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for performing various maintenance and repair tasks on a barge.

• Underwater Hull Inspection and Repair: Visual and ultrasonic inspection of the underwater hull, followed by repairs including vee-out and weld, clad welding, and installation of new doubler plating. Includes nondestructive testing.

• Void Cleaning, Inspection, and Preservation: Cleaning, inspection, and preservation of various voids throughout the barge. Includes preliminary and final air tests, and repairs to void access covers and welds.

• Miscellaneous Attachment Removal: Removal of existing miscellaneous attachments such as wire clips, brackets, staples, safety switch enclosures, light fixtures, receptacles, junction boxes, and flooding alarm sensors.

• Mooring and Towing Fitting Inspection and Repair: Visual and magnetic particle inspection of deck fittings (chocks, cleats, bitts, towing pads), followed by repair of defective welds and installation of new label plates.

• Main Deck Exterior Cleaning and Preservation: Cleaning and preservation of 1000 square feet of deck surfaces not receiving nonskid coating.

• Underwater Hull and Freeboard Preservation: High-pressure water washing of the hull and freeboard surfaces, containment and disposal of contaminated water, and application of hull markings.

• Hull Cathodic Protection Sacrificial Anode Replacement: Removal and installation of sacrificial anodes on the underwater hull, including weld repair, surface preparation, and resistance testing.

• Nonskid Deck Covering Replacement: Application of nonskid deck covering to 3200 square feet of deck surfaces.

• Towing Service: Provision of pilot, towing bridle, towboat service, and towing the YC-1679 barge between Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the contractor's plant. Includes installation of lights, bilge pumps, radio communication, and securing equipment.

• Temporary Service Provision: Provision of a well-lighted gangway and landing platform for access.

• Cleaning and Pumping: Opening, ventilating, emptying, cleaning, and drying of tanks, voids, and spaces. Includes inspection of removed fasteners and manhole covers, and disposal of liquids.

• Drydock, Fleet, and Undock: Docking and undocking the YC-1679 barge at the contractor's facility. Includes providing a sound dock, qualified personnel, equipment, stability data, blocking, and inspections.

• Hazardous Waste Control: Management and disposal of hazardous waste generated during the performance of the job order, in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Specific quantities for repairs (e.g., linear feet of welds, square feet of plating, number of anodes).

• Testing requirements (e.g., ultrasonic, magnetic particle, air/water hose, chalk, static load, resistance, drydock inspections).

• Reporting requirements (CDRLs) for various tasks.

• Adherence to specific NAVSEA Standard Items and other referenced documents.

• Work is to be performed at NAVSUPPACT Portsmouth NSY.

• Specific locations for work are detailed within each work item (e.g., underwater hull, voids, main deck, specific fittings).

• Coordination with other work items is frequently noted.

• Safety precautions and environmental regulations must be followed.

• Government Furnished Material (GFM) is generally listed as "None" for most items.

• Specific references to NAVSEA Standard Items and other technical documents are provided for each task.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for specific locations. Bidders must use this determination to ensure compliance with labor wage requirements for covered contracts.

• Geographic Applicability: This specific determination applies to towns in YORK COUNTY, MAINE, specifically Eliot and Kittery.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations, each with an assigned code, title, and a corresponding minimum hourly wage rate.
• Fringe Benefits: It notes that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing, though specific details are not listed in this excerpt.
• Executive Orders: It references Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining applicable benefits and minimum wage rates for covered contracts.
• Holiday and Vacation Policies: Details are provided for paid holidays (11 per year) and vacation time (accruing with years of service).
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Specifies an 8% differential for high-hazard work and a 4% differential for low-hazard work involving ordnance or explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Explains the process for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs associated with the opportunity. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under the contract. Failure to comply with these wage requirements can lead to contract violations and penalties. Bidders must review the listed occupations to identify those relevant to the work described in the solicitation and ensure their proposed labor rates meet or exceed these minimums.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) matrix detailing the performance standards, metrics, and surveillance methods for various barge overhaul tasks. It outlines how the government will monitor contractor performance to ensure satisfactory completion of work.

• Deliverable or Service Requirement: Lists specific tasks such as Hazardous Waste Control, Underwater Hull Inspection and Repair, Void Cleaning, Exterior Attachment Removal, Mooring and Towing Fitting Inspection/Repair, Stanchion and Lifeline Installation, Hull Cleaning/Preservation, Zinc Anode Replacement, Deck Cleaning/Preservation, Nonskid Repair, Temporary Services, Towing Services, Cleaning and Pumping, and Drydocking/Fleeting/Undocking.
• Measurement/Metric: Defines Quality, Timeliness, and Responsiveness as key performance areas.
• Performance Standards: Contractor's ability to meet customer expectations, on-time delivery of products/reports/invoices, and written response time to Customer Directed Requirements (CDRs).
• Maximum Error Rate: Set at 0% for all listed requirements.
• Method of Surveillance: Details how the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Alternate COR (ACOR) will monitor performance, including reviews of documentation (e.g., Hazardous Waste Manifests, inspection reports), visual inspections, unannounced inspections, and witnessing of specific events (e.g., testing, towing).
• Procedures for Performance: Specifies positive outcomes (commendations, favorable reviews) and negative outcomes (CPARS documentation) for meeting or not meeting standards, referencing FAR Clauses 52.212-4 and 52.246-6.

This QASP matrix is crucial for bidders as it clearly defines the government's expectations for performance quality, timeliness, and responsiveness for each task associated with barge overhauls. Understanding these surveillance methods and performance standards will help bidders to accurately estimate costs, develop compliant proposals, and manage their operations to meet contractual obligations and avoid negative performance reviews.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, N3904026Q4819, is for Barge Overhaul Services with Options. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

The solicitation details various work items for barge overhaul services, including but not limited to:

• Underwater hull inspection and repair
• Void cleaning, inspection, and preservation
• Miscellaneous attachment removal
• Mooring and towing fitting inspection, repair, and testing
• Cloverleaf tie-down fitting inspection and repair
• Stanchion and lifeline installation
• Main deck exterior cleaning and preservation
• Hull cathodic protection sacrificial anode replacement
• Nonskid deck covering replacement
• Towing and temporary services
• Drydocking and undocking
• Hazardous waste control and disposal

These services are to be performed for specific barges (YC 1679, YC 1600, YC 1684, YC 1685, YC 1619, YC 1620) and may include various data deliverables such as inspection reports, test reports, government property inventory reports, and vessel docking plans.

• The contract is a Firm Fixed Price type.

• The period of performance for the base contract and options spans from June 29, 2026, to June 14, 2031.

• Offer Due Date: June 10, 2026, at 09:00 AM.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Acceptability and Past Performance are combined and are significantly more important than Price.

• Technical Acceptability will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable.

• Past Performance will be evaluated for relevancy (Very Relevant, Relevant, Somewhat Relevant, Not Relevant) and a Performance Confidence Assessment (Substantial Confidence, Satisfactory Confidence, Limited Confidence, No Confidence, Unknown Confidence).

• This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 336611, Size Standard: 1300 employees.

• The solicitation includes numerous attachments and exhibits detailing SOWs, CDRLs, and other requirements.

• Vendors must acknowledge all solicitation amendments.

• Vendors must submit a Property Management System Plan.

• All deliveries are to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for inspecting and repairing the underwater hull of a barge.

• Conduct a visual inspection of the underwater hull, including sides, bow, and stern, within 24 hours of drydocking.

• Perform ultrasonic tests on the underwater hull plating within 72 hours of drydocking.

• Repair identified defects, including splits, cracks, deteriorated welds, and plating defects.

• Install new plating as required.

• Perform nondestructive testing (NDT) on repaired areas.

• Conduct air hose or water hose tests on repaired areas.

• The location of work is the underwater hull, sides, bow, and stern of the barge.

• Specific timeframes are provided for inspections and tests relative to drydocking.

• Adherence to NAVSEA Standard Items and specific referenced documents (e.g., NAVSEA Standard Items, Open Lighter YC 1646 Series specifications, Nondestructive Testing Methods and Acceptance Criteria).

• Reporting requirements include submitting inspection results, ultrasonic test readings, and sketches.

• Compliance with safety and environmental regulations is implied.

• Work is to be coordinated with other specified work items (e.g., Void; clean, inspect, and preserve; Underwater Hull and Freeboard Preservation).

• Government Furnished Material (GFM) is not applicable.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a GFP (Government-Furnished Property) Attachment related to Solicitation Number N3904026Q4819 for "Barge Overhaul Services". It details a specific provisioned item.

• Attachment Type: Solicitation
• Attachment Number: 1
• Attachment Date: 2026-03-05
• Solicitation Number: N3904026Q4819
• Program Title: Barge Overhaul Services
• Provisioned Item (Line Number 1):
  • Item Name: YC-1679
  • Description: Flat Barge
  • Model Number: 22717 UIC
  • Serially Managed?: No
  • Property Classification: Reparable
  • Return: ELMS
  • Quantity: 1
  • Unit Of Measure: Barge
  • Unit Acquisition Cost: 1500000.00
  • Use As-Is: false
  • Upgradable?: No

This attachment identifies a specific piece of government-furnished property (a flat barge) that is part of the opportunity. Bidders should note the details of this item, including its acquisition cost and classification, as it may be relevant to the services being solicited and the overall contract management.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Operations Security (OPSEC) contract requirements for potential bidders and awarded contractors at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). It details the importance of protecting sensitive information (Critical Information and Indicators - CII) from adversaries and outlines the contractor's responsibilities regarding OPSEC.

• Definition of OPSEC: A process to protect sensitive information from exploitation.
• OPSEC Plan: Contractors may be required to submit an OPSEC Plan, signed by the Prime Contractor, detailing their OPSEC activities during contract performance. The requirement for a full plan versus this basic form will be determined by the type of work and environment.
• Contractor Responsibility: Contractors must protect U.S. Government CII and observable indicators from unauthorized disclosure. This includes preventing disclosure through corporate newsletters, public websites, social media, or personal email.
• Prohibited Actions: Posting shipyard-related information on public social media, transmitting sensitive information to personal email accounts, and publicizing CII are prohibited.
• Consequences of Compromise: Disclosure of CII may lead to removal of individuals, contract termination, criminal prosecution, and civil penalties.
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Contractors must safeguard CUI and report any attempts by unauthorized parties to solicit, obtain, or record incidents of loss or compromise.
• Portable Electronic Device (PED) Policy: Details restrictions and requirements for the use of PEDs, which can record, copy, store, or transmit data. Use of such devices requires coordination with the sponsor and adherence to shipyard guidance.
• Critical Information and Indicator List (CIIL): Provides examples of CII (e.g., PII, work schedules, asset identification, photographs within work areas) and required countermeasures (e.g., not posting sensitive information online, shredding documents, removing badges, reporting disclosures).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the security and information protection requirements that will be part of the contract. It highlights the need for strict adherence to OPSEC protocols, including the handling of sensitive data, use of electronic devices, and reporting procedures. Failure to comply can have severe consequences. Bidders should assess their ability to meet these stringent requirements when preparing their proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Information Form. It is designed to collect detailed information from offerors regarding their past performance on relevant contracts. This information will likely be used by the government to evaluate the offeror's ability to successfully perform the work described in the solicitation.

• Name of Offeror
• Contract Number, order number, or identifier
• Customer Name & Location
• Customer Point of Contact (Name & Title)
• Telephone Number and e-mail address
• Total dollar amount for this effort during the past five (5) years (with specific instructions for ordering vehicles)
• Period of Performance (From/To dates)
• Detailed description of the work performed (sufficient to demonstrate relevance)
• Quality, delivery, or cost problem(s), corrective actions, and their effectiveness
• Subcontractor(s) Utilized (description, extent of work, and annual dollar value)

Bidders must complete this form accurately and thoroughly to provide evidence of their past performance. The detailed description of work performed and any information regarding problems and corrective actions are crucial for demonstrating the offeror's capability and relevance to the current opportunity. Failure to provide complete information may negatively impact the evaluation of the offeror's proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Report Form associated with Solicitation N3904026Q4819. It is designed to collect feedback from previous contracting officers or points of contact regarding an offeror's performance on past contracts.

The form requests detailed information across several categories:

• Quality: Satisfaction with the offeror, instances of rework or deficiencies, and the quality of the workforce.
• Timeliness: Ability to meet delivery/performance schedules and timeliness of reporting/invoicing.
• Responsiveness: Ability to address concerns and efforts to resolve problems.
• Overall Strengths and Weaknesses.
• Likelihood of Re-award.
• Awareness of Similar Contracted Efforts.
• Referrals for Additional Information.

This form is critical for potential bidders as it will be used by the government to evaluate their past performance. Bidders should be aware that their past performance will be assessed based on feedback collected using this questionnaire. The information gathered will inform the government's decision-making process regarding contract awards. It also provides a structured way for the government to gather specific, actionable feedback on contractor performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for a contract involving barge overhaul services. Its purpose is to outline the Government's methods for ensuring the contractor performs according to the contract's Performance Based Service Contract (PBSC) standards. It aims to verify that the contractor delivers services of the required quality and that the Government only pays for acceptable services.

• Authority: Based on FAR 52.212-4(b) and (m).
• Scope: Provides Government oversight of contractor quality control efforts, not a part of the contract itself.
• Government Resources: Defines roles for Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)/Alternate COR (ACOR).
• Responsibilities: Outlines duties of the CO (overall contract performance, fair treatment) and COR/ACOR (administration of work, surveillance, acting as Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE)). CORs cannot make contractual commitments.
• Methods of QA Surveillance: Includes Customer Feedback (using Naval Supply Systems form 1343) and Inspections (routine or unannounced, with Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDR) issued for deficiencies).
• Identified Quality Assurance Surveillance Items: Focuses on All deliverables, measured by Quality, Timeliness, and Responsiveness. Performance standards are defined for each, with a maximum error rate of 0% for all.
• Documentation: COR maintains a Quality Assurance file, used for Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting Systems (CPARS) reports.
• Attachment A: QASP Matrix (referenced but not provided).

This QASP details how the Government will monitor and evaluate the contractor's performance. Bidders should understand these surveillance methods, performance standards (Quality, Timeliness, Responsiveness), and the potential for inspections and discrepancy reports. The 0% maximum error rate highlights the critical importance of meeting all performance standards. Understanding the COR's role and the documentation process is also key to successful contract execution.