USCGC Sturgeon Bay MPCMS Grooming

This is for informational purposes only. This has been awarded VIA JOTFOC UNITED STATES COAST GUARD CUTTER STURGEON BAY (WTGB-109) ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Scope of Work MPCMS Grooming – 140-ft Icebreaking Tug POP: 05-09 JAN 2026

• Purpose

Provide contractor services to inspect, groom, and verify proper operation of the Machinery Plant Control – Monitoring System (MPC-MS) aboard Coast Guard Cutter STURGEON BAY (WTGB-109). All work shall support operational readiness and be conducted IAW Coast Guard engineering policy and cutter requirements.

• Required Contractor Actions

• Conduct a full-system inspection of MPC-MS hardware, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and all communication paths. • Perform grooming tasks including reseating connectors, tightening terminations, correcting wiring discrepancies, eliminating false alarms, and ensuring proper labeling. • Verify correct operation of monitored propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, tank levels, steering/hydraulic readouts, and alarm annunciation. • Calibrate temperature, pressure, and level sensors using certified and traceable calibration equipment. • Install approved software/firmware updates with PL/EPO authorization.

• Testing Requirements

• Conduct operational testing across propulsion, electrical generation, auxiliary systems, and safety monitoring. • Validate alarm setpoints, annunciation, communications integrity, and correct event logging. • Confirm accurate data reporting to all MPCMS HMIs and operator stations.

• Deliverables

• Written MPCMS Grooming Report detailing inspections performed, discrepancies identified, corrective actions, and future recommendations. • Calibration certificates and updated system documentation, as applicable. • List of replaced components including part numbers and serial numbers.

• Coordination

Contractor shall coordinate all work directly with the Engineer Petty Officer (EPO), ensuring system outages are scheduled and cutter readiness is maintained.

• Completion Criteria

Work will be considered complete when: • No unresolved MPCMS faults remain • All alarms function properly • All calibrated sensors meet required tolerances • Updated documentation is submitted • EPO signs off on system performance

• UNIT POC:

MKCM Thaddeus Brandt Engineer Petty Officer CGC Sturgeon BAY 85 PORT TERMINAL BLVD, SLIP 3 BAYONNE, NJ 07002 US 201-912-7910