Preparation & Preservation of Potable Water Tanks Onboard Submarine

Other / Unclassified

This document provides an estimated timeline for tasks related to potable water tanks.

• June 3, 2026 – June 17, 2026: Preparation of Potable Water Tanks (Vendor responsibility).
• June 18, 2026 – July 2, 2026: Nondestructive Testing (Navy responsibility).
• July 6, 2026 – July 17, 2026: Preservation of Potable Water Tanks (Vendor responsibility).

This timeline is crucial for bidders to understand the sequencing of work and their specific responsibilities within the overall project schedule.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the preparation and preservation of Potable Water Tanks #1 and #2 onboard a vessel. The government will perform Non-destructive Testing (NDT) of the welds, and the contractor is responsible for preparing and preserving the tank surfaces.

• Surface preparation of tanks to near white metal (SSPC-SP 10) or power tool cleaning (SSPC-SP 11) for inaccessible areas.

• Feathering of adherent paint.

• Documentation of contractor qualifications (AMPP C7, C12, C14, CAS Level 2, QP-1).

• Provision of a Certificate of Compliance upon completion.

• Adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

• Personnel must be U.S. citizens.

• Tanks must be certified safe for entry by a Marine Chemist.

• Work will be performed in two shifts, seven days a week, potentially including holidays.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be Fixed-Price based on "FFP" (Firm Fixed Price) designation for CLINs.

• Period of Performance: Specific dates are provided for CLINs, generally ranging from June 2026 to July 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Qualification, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical Qualification requires documentation of specific certifications and demonstration of technical understanding, financial resources, personnel, and project management skills.

• Past Performance will be evaluated based on the offeror's summary of their most recent 3 contracts and a review of CPARS and SAM.gov data.

• Price will be evaluated for reasonableness, realism, and affordability, with detailed breakdowns required.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) requirements.

• Key deadlines: Offer Due Date is April 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

• The acquisition is listed as "X UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE" with a "SMALL BUSINESS" designation.

• NAICS Code: 336611, Size Standard: 1,300.

• All contractor personnel shall be U.S. citizens.

• Performance location: Submarine Base, New London, CT.

• Specific CLINs are defined for: Prepare Potable Water Tanks, Preserve Potable Water Tanks, Material Costs, and Contractor Travel/Per Diem.

• Various clauses related to labor standards, safety, payment, and cybersecurity are incorporated by reference or in full text.

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

This document outlines the requirements for preparing and preserving Potable Water (PW) Tanks #1 and #2 onboard a U.S. Navy vessel (USS [SSN]). The work is in support of Non-destructive Testing (NDT) to be performed by the Government.

• Prepare the interior surfaces of PW Tanks #1 and #2 by abrasive blasting to near white metal (SSPC-SP-10).

• For inaccessible areas, prepare surfaces using power tools (SSPC-SP-11).

• Accomplish feathering of adherent paint to create a smooth transition between prepared and unprepared surfaces.

• Prepare specific weld areas within the tanks, including 100% of internal tank bounding plate welds and 100% of transverse stiffener to tank boundary welds.

• Repair/restore the preservation system of the PW tanks.

• Provide all necessary materials for the work.

• Surface preparation must meet SSPC-SP-10 (near white metal) or SSPC-SP-11 (power tool cleaning) as specified.

• Recyclable encapsulated abrasive media blasting is an alternative method.

• Upon completion, provide a Certificate of Compliance detailing work performed and compliance with specifications.

• Notify the TPOC for NACE inspection/acceptance of work after restoration.

• Location: Pier at the Submarine Base, New London, CT.

• Schedule: Work to be completed by working two shifts, seven days per week, inclusive of holidays, to accommodate the ship's schedule. Contractor will not remain onsite during NDT testing.

• Contractor personnel must possess specific qualifications (AMPP C7, C12, C14, CAS Level 2, QP-1).

• All personnel must be U.S. citizens.

• Personnel working in tanks or confined spaces must be trained and medically qualified for hazard potentials, including respirator use if required.

• Tanks must be certified as safe for entry by a Marine Chemist before personnel enter.

• Contractor personnel may require Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credentials for base access, which involves a background check and specific identification requirements.

• Comply with all local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Environmental Protection (EP) rules.