CGC MORRO BAY HOT OIL FLUSH

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

To provide shipboard technical support to perform a Hot Oil Flush of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter MORRO BAY's #2 Main Diesel Engine (Fairbank Morse, Model: 38D8-1/8 Opposed Piston).

• Perform a hot oil flush of the specified diesel engine.

• Provide all necessary equipment, including a flushing pump, flow meter, particle counter, filtration system, heating system, and oil spill containment.

• Use commercial grade (non-synthetic) SAE 10 Non-Detergent oil for flushing.

• Manage fluid handling, including removal and disposal of used fluids.

• Develop and submit a detailed work plan outlining procedures, plans, and equipment.

• Perform pre-flush cleanliness verification, including removing and cleaning engine filters, sumps, and strainers.

• Conduct the flush according to specified sequences (external, internal, combined) and maintain cleanliness criteria.

• Restore the lube oil system to its original configuration.

• Provide a qualified mechanic familiar with the engine and related equipment.

• Ensure contractor personnel have appropriate licenses, certifications, and permits.

• Comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations for contamination prevention.

• Flushing fluid temperature: 160-190 °F.

• Flushing pump flow rate: 260 GPM at 120 psig.

• Filtration system: 25-micron commercial polyester filter bags and 3-micron cartridge filters.

• Cleanliness criteria: Differential pressure increase < 2 psig, visual inspection of contaminants, and particulate count not exceeding NAS Code 1638 - Class 9.

• Post-flush report requirements: Detailed report including particulate contamination readings, particle size, final contamination levels, and collected particle descriptions.

• Place of Performance: USCGC MORRO BAY, 1055 E 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114.

• Period of Performance: March 23, 2026 – July 31, 2026 (start date to be mutually negotiated).

• Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, unless otherwise specified.

• Contractor must provide a suitable 450 VAC power source.

• Contractor personnel must present a neat appearance and be easily recognized.

• Contractor must not employ individuals who are U.S. Government employees if it creates a conflict of interest, unless approved.

• Upon award, contractor shall submit technician names for security access.

• Coast Guard personnel will operate all shipboard machinery and equipment during engine testing.

• Contractor must be present during engine testing to ensure satisfactory flushing.

• Contractor must handle all interferences (deck plates, framing, piping, etc.) in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000.

• Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000.

Wage Determination

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act. It provides minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in the Ohio counties of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina. This is relevant for contractors bidding on federal service contracts in this geographic area.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act.
• Occupational Listings: The document lists numerous occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these rates for covered employees.
• Fringe Benefits: In addition to wages, specific fringe benefits are required. These include:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month).
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month).
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually, for employees on contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017. This does not count towards SCA obligations.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): For contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022), covered workers must be paid at least $13.30 per hour (or the rate on this determination, if higher) for work performed in 2025. This rate is adjusted annually.
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials of 8% or 4% may apply for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials, depending on the degree of hazard.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must provide uniforms or reimburse employees for the cost of furnishing and maintaining them, with specific guidelines for "wash and wear" materials and reimbursement rates ($3.35 per week).
• Vacation: Paid vacation is provided based on years of service (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years).
• Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year are mandated.

If a required classification is not listed, contractors must follow a conformance process to establish a wage rate and fringe benefits, which involves submitting a request to the contracting officer and the Department of Labor for approval.