TECHNICAL SERVICES
USCGC ALEX HALEY (WMEC-282) – Z12204
DIVE SERVICES - COFFERDAMS
1. Objective. The objective of this requirement is to conduct pipe repairs on the fire-main system on
USCGC Alex Haley.
2. References.
2.1. COMDTINST 9077.1 (series), Equipment Tag Out Procedures
2.2. 282-WMEC-120_002, Details of Sea Inlet Boxes Main Machinery Room
2.3. 282-WMEC-120_004, Hull Penetration Drawing
2.4. 282-WMEC-545_003, Location of Sea Connections
2.5. Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), General
Requirements
2.6. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) S0600-AA-PRO-160, 8/15/2008, Underwater Ship
Husbandry Manuals - Chapter 16 (Cofferdams)
3. Background. There are leaks in a section of piping for the ship’s fire-main system. Prior to pipe
repairs, cofferdams must be installed by divers to provide double-valve protection. The cofferdams
must be removed at the conclusion of pipe repairs. This requirement is for the contractor to install and
remove cofferdams for pipe repairs.
4. Tasks. The contractor shall provide material and labor services to install and remove cofferdams for
sea connections, of which includes but may not limited to:
4.1. The sea connections and locations requiring services for cofferdams are listed in Table 1.
4.2. Submit a detailed plan to the Contracting Officer (KO) and technical POCs at least 48 hours prior
to any dive operations, in the form of a Condition Found Report (CFR).
4.2.1. Conduct a ship check and dive brief(s) with ship’s crew. Perform a walkthrough to ensure
necessary equipment for dive operations is tagged out in accordance with reference 2.1 and
ship’s instruction.
4.2.2. Within 24 hours of completing dive operations, provide a CFR stating the status of the
cofferdams and plugs.
Table 1. Sea connection locations and descriptions
Location Description
Frame 28, port-side 8” x 12” NB Stubpipe Bilge Discharge
4.3. Cofferdam fabrication and installation.
4.3.1. The Contractor shall fabricate and install a cofferdam (blank cover) over the sea connections
in Table 1.
4.3.2. Cofferdam fabrication and installation shall be accordance with the NAVSEA S0600-AAPRO-
160.
4.3.3. Inspect the structure surrounding the cofferdam for deterioration and corrosion and submit a
CFR to the Coast Guard Inspector.
4.4. Cofferdam removal.
4.4.1. After completion of associated work, the Contractor shall remove cofferdam and plugs.
Restore all surfaces to its original operating condition.
4.4.2. The KO and/or the technical POCs shall notify the Contractor at least 48 hours prior to
request for removal of cofferdam and plugs.
4.5. Pier limitations.
4.5.1. The fuel pier has a weight limit of 13,000 pounds. Contractors must inform technical POCs
of the combined weight of their dive trailer and equipment. If exceeding this limit,
contractors must submit a plan to the KO and technical POCs outlining how they will
accommodate dive operations.
5. Government Furnished Property.
5.1. None
6. Security Requirement. Base access is required. Contractor shall have a valid government issued ID
(or driver’s license) and show identification at the security gate. A Coast Guard representative from
the cutter or Product Line may sponsor and escort vendor to the cutter.
7. Place of Performance. USCG Base Kodiak, 5th St, Kodiak, AK 99619
8. Period of Performance. 10-APR-2025 to 15-JUN-2025
9. Points of Contact.
9.1. USCG-SFLC-LREPL Asset Management: LTJG Mikael Axelsson, Mikael.J.Axelsson@uscg.mil,
571-607-1134
9.2. USCGC ALEX HALEY Engineer Officer: LT Sean Meibers, Sean.M.Meibers@uscg.mil, 571-
608-6153
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