USCGC Alex Haley MRG Coolers Repair

2026-11-03

TECHNICAL SERVICESUSCGC ALEX HALEY ( WMEC - 39 ) – Z12204REPAIRS TO REDUCTION GEAR COOLERSObjective . The objective of this requirement is to conduct repairs to the salt water and lube oil shell and tube cooler ( s ) for a shipboard propulsion reduction gear on CGCAlex Haley . References . For any listed references to be distributed , the contractor must be registered in the Joint Certification Program ( JCP ) through Defense Logistics Agency ( DLA ) and provide your JCP number to the listed point of contact for this work . COMDTINST 9077 . 1 ( series ), Equipment Tag Out ProceduresTechnical Publication 0942 - LP - 013 - 2010 - 241 - A , Reduction Gear & Associated Equipment - ATS - 1 - Salvage TugsNaval Ships Technical Manual ( NSTM ) S9086 - HY - STM - 010 , Chapter 254 , Condensers , Heat Exchangers and Air Ejectors . ( 28 March 2024 ). NAVSEA S9531 - BH - MMI - 010 , Technical Manual for Heat Exchanger Repair of Heat Exchangers , Coolers , and Distilling Plants , Rev 3 . COMDTINST M10360 . 3 ( series ), Coatings and Color ManualSFLC Standard Specification 6310 , Requirements for Preservation of Ship StructuresBackground . During an inspection , the ship ’ s technicians identified multiple tubes leaking and plugged for both port and starboard reduction gear heat exchangers . This requirement is for the contractor to inspect , test , and repair the port and starboard coolers for further operations . Per reference in section 2 , only 10 % of tubes are allowed to be plugged for efficient heat transfer and reduction gears to operation as designed . Tasks . The contractor shall provide material and labor services , of which includes but may not limited to : The contractor must receive the cooler ( s ) from the USCG and provide a Material Receiving Report to the listed technical points of contact ( TPOCs ) within 24 hours of receipt . The contractor must chemically clean and inspect the cooler ( s ) in accordance with ( IAW ) references in section 2 . Provide a written Condition Found Report ( CFR ) for the coolers to the listed TPOCs and the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of the completion of the inspection . The Contractor is responsible for all safety precautions and for the disposal of all cleaning solutions and chemicals IAW local , state , and federal hazardous waste regulations . Under no circumstances are cleaning solutions , chemicals or rinsing and flushing water to be discharged to the vessel ’ s bilges . In that eventuality , the Contractor is responsible for their removal and disposal and the restoration of the effected compartments to the satisfaction of the TPOCs . The contractor must perform a hydrostatic test on the cooler , using clean potable water ( no substitutes are allowed ) IAW references in section 2 . The Contractor must provide a CFR with results and repair plan to the listed TPOCs and the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of the test . If discrepancies are found , provide a detailed repair plan with associated costs to the listed TPOCs within 24 hours of the test . The CFR shall be limited to technical findings and recommended repairs ; it shall not include pricing or cost information . For proposal purposes , the base requirement shall include replacement of up to six ( 6 ) tubes per cooler . The contractor shall provide technical findings and the number of additional tubes recommended for replacement ( if any ) to the TPOCs and the Contracting Officer . Pricing for any additional tube replacements beyond six ( 6 ) per cooler will be requested and handled by the Contracting Officer under the terms of the contract any repairs beyond the base scope identified as a result of the inspection and testing shall be documented in a Condition Found Report ( CFR ) with a technical description of the recommended repairs . The CFR shall be provided to the TPOCs and the Contracting Officer . Any additional work will be authorized only by the Contracting Officer through a written contract modification . The contractor shall not perform any repairs beyond the base scope until specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer . If the Government elects to proceed with additional repairs , the Contracting Officer will issue a written contract modification that identifies the authorized additional work and associated firm fixed price . The contractor shall base any proposal for additional repairs on the findings in the CFR . Repeat hydrostatic testing and demonstrate no leaking tubes to the TPOCs . Submit a CFR detailing satisfactory hydrostatic test and note the parameters of throughout the test . Affix a metal tag or brass plate using lock wire to the cooler noting ship name and hull number , hydrostatic test pressure , date tested , name and location of repair facility ( contractor ). After any repairs , the contractor shall re - assembly the cooler with newly furnished gaskets and / or rings . Ensure all internal surfaces are clean . Perform touch - up surface preservation IAW references in section 2 . The Contractor shall delivery the repaired cooler in suitable crates or boxes to protect the component during rigging and transporting . The Contractor is responsible for freight costs to return address . Government Furnished Property . Government ‑ Furnished Property . The Government will furnish the following coolers to the contractor for inspection , testing , and repair under this requirement : Reduction gear cooler # 1 , Serial Number TL 7616 , NSN 4420 ‑ 01 ‑ 275 ‑ 9019 , P / N 44254 ‑ 1021 , Serck Radiators LTD , MFR DWG 1009677 , 36 tubes , tube size 0 . 625 OD x 0 . 049 x 45 . 375 inches . Reduction gear cooler # 2 , Serial Number TL 7617 , same configuration as above . Security Requirement . Base access is not required . If access needed , Contractor shall have a valid government issued ID ( or driver ’ s license ) and show identification at the security gate . Contractor must provide full name , date of birth , and driver ’ s license #. Only REAL ID Act compliant driver ’ s licenses and ID cards are authorized for base access . Upon request , USCG members can escort Contractor on and off the facility . Place of Performance . Contractor ’ s designated repair facility . Delivery to USCGC Alex Haley ( WMEC - 39 ), 26 Albatross Ave , Kodiak , AK 99619 , United StatesPeriod of Performance . 9 - March to 17 - April 2026Technical Points of Contact . USCG - SFLC - LREPL Asset Management : LT Mikael Axelsson , Mikael . J . Axelsson @ uscg . mil , 571 - 607 - 1134USCGC ALEX HALEY , Engineer Officer : LT Alex Murdoch , Alexander . S . Murdoch @ uscg . milNotes . Cooler Fluid , NSN : 4420 - 01 - 275 - 9019 , P / N : 44254 - 1021 , Serck Radiators LTD , MFR DWG 1009677 , number of tubes : 36 , tube sizing : 0 . 625 OD x 0 . 049 x 45 . 375 [ inches ] Data Plate InformationSerial Number : 1 Cooler : TL 7616 , and # 2 Cooler : TL 7617Test Pressures : L / O Test PSI ( shell ): 150 PSI , R / W Test PSI ( tubes ): 100 PSIPhotos .

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