Added: Jun 03, 2008 3:14 pm
US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) is providing assistance to the Coast Guard of the Republic of Georgia as follows.
A former Grif type patrol vessel (P-205) that has been reconfigured as an Orbi class vessel for the Georgian Coast Guard and was put back into service in early 2007 with new engines, generators, electronics, etc. This vessel is slightly under 25 meters in length and has an aluminum hull. Unfortunately, some faulty workmanship was performed which must be corrected/resolved along with some other issues, as follows:
1. Current vessel s fuel distribution system appears to be galvanized, threaded pipe with Teflon tape sealer in the joints. All system joints are leaking, and only minimal support is noted. A single fuel-water separator services all of the engines and generators. System most likely should be replaced entirely.
2. Reduced power from starboard main engine (Caterpillar C18-E with ZF-665 transmission) was noted 11/2007 but both main engines now appear to have reduced power (2080 rpm max for port engine, 2060 rpm for starboard engine as of 3/08). Engines maxed out at 2132 and 2131 rpm (starboard and port respectively) and hull had exceeded 30 knots in sea trials prior to delivery, 1/2007. Starboard main engine recently shut down unexpectedly while underway for observation and testing purposes and would not restart Recurring air leak in the fuel distribution system was suspected cause. [Engine has since been restarted following purging of air from fuel lines].
3. Port and starboard main engines each currently have at least 1 chromed sub-standard elbow installed for engine cooling system and perhaps other non-standard parts.
4. Port and Starboard generators (Caterpillar C-4.4 38ekW) shut down inexplicably while at sea; Suspected problem is air leak in the fuel distribution system.
5. Toilet pump is inoperable (Jabsco); Motor runs but no pump action noted.
6. Main Power Panel: A suspected failing/defective part (coil or transformer) is not understood in terms of function. Installation of the part appears to be temporary in nature and has a loose component.
7. Currently, the ship has a separate auxiliary 12v battery for certain electronics and accessories, which is not connected to the existing 24vdc chargers for engine cranking batteries. A temporary charger for the 12v battery is located in the galley/mess area is in use and is not permanently installed.
8. Control Panel for fire pump is located near and below deck hatch and receives too much weather exposure from open hatch (crew currently has the panel wrapped in plastic to shield from weather).
9. Shower liner/deck is torn needs replacement.
10. Pilothouse windows (larger forward and side windows) leak in weather (rain and/or spray come into pilothouse interior) and were installed using non-stainless steel crews which are now rusting. Main power transformer in the engine room appears to make more noise (hum) than expected, even with minimal load.
11. Transformer blower makes excessive noise.
12. Hull has some barnacle and algae infestation since launch 10/2006.
Issues listed above are to be investigated and resolved in accordance with best current industry standards (i.e., repaired, replaced, etc.). Additional minor work will also be required on this vessel as well. The work on the engines and generators will require extensive experience in the repair and servicing of contemporary Caterpillar engines and generators. The Contractor will be required to have the necessary computer-based diagnostic software and relating equipment to service the main engines. The successful Contractor must have access to and be familiar with the Caterpillar Marine Analyst Service Handbook which provides substantial guidance regarding the installation and operation of Caterpillar engines and generators.
Ideally, CBP would like to have the repair work performed in Georgia or at a suitable facility nearby (in the interest of reducing costs) but all reasonable offers will be considered in an effort to obtain the work required to return this vessel to fully operational status. Partnering with firms in Georgia that have facilities and/or equipment needed for the work of this contract is suggested as a possible solution (Note: There is a shipyard in Poti, Georgia). Alternately, the Georgian Coast Guard will permit repairs to be performed on their base at Poti if desired but the successful Contractor will have to provide its own tools/equipment/etc.
The solicitation will be issued shortly. It will contain the complete work requirements and include available drawings.
Interested firms are encouraged to respond to this notice indicating that they are interested in this project and providing a brief statement of their capabilities to perform the work required. Firms that respond to this notice will be added to the Solicitation Distribution List and provided either a copy of the solicitation or notice of how to acquire when the solicitation is issued. Interested firms must have operational and reliable email service in order to perform the work of this project as email is the preferred method of transmitting written documents (i.e., as opposed to conventional mail, fax, etc.).
Attachment 1 contains photographs of the vessel and various equipment installations that are relevant to the work of this contract. Additional useful information follows.
VESSEL SYSTEMS DATA: Port Starboard
Caterpillar C-18 E Main Engines (S/N:) CKH 02322 CKH 02323
Engine Hours as of 3/08 253 253
ZF 665 Reduction Gear Units 1.4:1 (S/N: 20081368 20081367
Caterpillar Marine Generator Sets C4.4 38eKw (S/N:) LIK 00178 LIK 00179
Engine Hours as of 3/08 676 761
Screw Pitch & Diameter (2 each) P: 32.1259" D: 26.77"
Domestic (i.e., US) firms must be registered at www.ccr.gov and have ACTIVE status to be eligible for contract award. Payments made to a domestic contractor will be electronic and issued to the bank of record listed in their CCR registration data. Foreign firms are strongly encouraged to register at www.ccr.gov. Payments to foreign firms will be made via SWIFT.
Interested firms are encouraged to raise any questions or concerns with the Contracting Officer as follows:
Arthur S. Cooper III
US Customs & Border Protection
7701 N. Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75247
214-905-5533
214-905-5746 (FAX)
arthur.cooper@dhs.gov
Added: Jun 26, 2008 9:15 am
6/26/2008:
Date for site visit, tour of P-205, and Pre-Proposal Conference has changed to July 22, 2008 (7/22/2008). Location remains unchanged, Georgia Coast Guard Base, Poti, Georgia (on the Black Sea). The site visit and tour of P-102 (second vessel scheduled for modernization) will be held on July 23, 2008 (7/23/2008) at the Georgia Coast Guard Base, Batumi, Georgia (on the Black Sea). Firms interested in attending any or all of these events are requested to register in advance with the Contracting Officer. We regret having to make this change and hope that any inconvenience to interested parties is minimal.
CBP has determined to delete the Caterpillar and ZF specific work from this requirement and acquire it separately. See solicitation HSBP1008Q1817 on this website for the requirement and relating documents. An additional amendment is forthcoming which will provide a complete and updated solicitation (HSBP1008Q1811) for consideration.
Quotation due date is changed to July 29, 2008 (7/29/2008), 9:00am Central Time.
No Other Changes.
Note: CBP realizes that attendance of the Site Visit, Vessel Tour and Pre-Proposal Conference may represent a considerable business development expense. Firms are encouraged to submit comments about informational needs that if satisfied, would sufficiently mitigate the absence of information that would be obtained via personal attendance. CBP will attempt to meet reasonable informational requests in order to provide maximum opportunity for all interested firms in this acquisition. In any case, questions and comments raised at the conference will be published at this website for the benefit of all interested parties.
Firms interested in conducting business in Georgia may be interested in a document available at the US Embassy website. Go to:
http://georgia.usembassy.gov/downloads/2008%20Country%20Commercial%20Guide%20-%20Georgia.pdf
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