Preparation & Preservation of Potable Water Tanks Onboard Submarine

Amendment / Modification

• The due date for submissions has been extended.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

• The proposal submission deadline has been moved from April 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM to April 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT." It provides a list of occupational codes, titles, and corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to contracts in Southeastern Connecticut County, Connecticut. The document includes a revision number and the date of the last revision.

This document is crucial for potential bidders on Service Contract Act (SCA) covered contracts. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various categories of employees performing work under such contracts in the specified geographic area. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. It details specific rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support to technical and protective services, and outlines requirements for paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.

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

To prepare and preserve the surfaces of Potable Water (PW) Tanks #1 and #2 onboard a vessel, in support of Non-destructive Testing (NDT) efforts.

• Prepare tank surfaces by abrasive blasting to near white metal (SSPC-SP-10).

• For inaccessible areas, use power tools (SSPC-SP-11) for surface preparation.

• Feather adherent paint using hand or power tool sanding/grinding to create a smooth transition.

• Repair/restore the preservation system in PW Tanks #1 and #2.

• Provide documentation of specific AMPP qualifications (C7, C12, C14, CAS Level 2, QP-1).

• Provide a Certificate of Compliance upon completion.

• Surface preparation must meet SSPC-SP-10 or SSPC-SP-11 standards as applicable.

• Recyclable encapsulated abrasive media blasting is an alternative for touchup painting (SSPC-SP-11 or SSPC-SP-10).

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

• Location: At a pier at the Submarine Base, New London, CT.

• Schedule: Two shifts, seven days per week, inclusive of holidays, to accommodate ship's schedule.

• Contractor will not remain onsite during NDT testing and will be recalled for preservation services afterward.

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

• Personnel working in confined spaces must be trained and qualified for hazard potentials; medical qualification is required if respirators are used.

• Compliance with all local, state, and federal OSH and EP rules and regulations.

• Each tank must be certified as safe for entry by a Marine Chemist, who will issue a "Safe for Work/Entry" certificate.

• Contractor shall provide all necessary materials.

• Personnel without a Common Access Card (CAC) or Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) card require DBIDS credentials, which involve a background check and specific identification requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, N6278926Q0012, is for the preparation and preservation of Potable Water Tanks #1 and #2 onboard a vessel. The government will perform Non-destructive Testing (NDT) on the welds, and the contractor is responsible for preparing and preserving the tank surfaces to support this effort.

• Surface Preparation: Abrasive blasting to near white metal (SSPC-SP-10) for accessible areas, and power tool preparation (SSPC-SP-11) for inaccessible areas. Feathering of adherent paint is also required.

• Preservation: Application of preservation services in accordance with specified references.

• Qualifications: Contractor personnel must possess specific qualifications including AMPP C7, AMPP C12, AMPP C14, AMPP CAS Level 2, and QP-1.

• Documentation: Provide documentation of qualifications, material costs, and a Certificate of Compliance upon completion.

• Personnel: All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens. Specific procedures for obtaining base access (DBIDS credentials) are detailed.

• Safety: Compliance with all OSH and EP rules and regulations. Personnel working in tanks or confined spaces must be trained and qualified. Marine Chemist certification is required for tank entry.

• Work Schedule: Two shifts, seven days a week, including holidays, to accommodate ship schedules. Contractor will not remain onsite during NDT testing.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) based on CLIN descriptions.

• Period of Performance: Specific dates for CLINs range from June 3, 2026, to July 17, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated in the provided pages.

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

• Evaluation Criteria: Technical Qualification, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Qualification is weighted highest (.5), followed by Past Performance (.3), and then Price (.2).

• Submission Instructions: Offerors must submit proposals electronically. Specific instructions for cost breakdown, labor hours, and material costs are provided.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The performance location is at the Submarine Base, New London, CT.

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

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.