The OSHA Instruction CPL 02-00-143, effective August 11, 2006, provides comprehensive guidelines for commercial diving operations under 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart T. This directive, applicable OSHA-wide, aims to reduce injuries and fatalities in the commercial diving industry through improved intervention and inspection programs. It updates and consolidates previous guidance, offering information for compliance officers, industry stakeholders, and federal agencies. Key revisions include updated inspection guidelines, no-decompression limits for air dives, international code flag “Alpha” requirements, and primary diving mode comparisons. The instruction also provides guidance on OSHA's authority, exclusions/exemptions, diving-tender duties, injury/illness reporting, and includes a comprehensive checklist for inspections. It emphasizes the importance of safe practices manuals, pre-dive planning, and emergency procedures, while outlining federal and state jurisdictional boundaries for commercial diving operations. This instruction replaces OSHA Directive STD 01-17-001.

The Smart Matrix Table from Acquisition.GOV lists various federal acquisition provisions and clauses, detailing their effective dates and relevant Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) prescriptions. These clauses cover a wide range of contractual requirements, including definitions, ethics (e.g., Covenant Against Contingent Fees, Anti-Kickback Procedures), subcontractor restrictions, whistleblower rights, and prohibitions against certain hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment from specified entities (e.g., Kaspersky Lab, covered foreign entities under the American Security Drone Act). The table also includes provisions related to representations and certifications, contract definitization, combating human trafficking, payments, protest procedures, and subcontracts for commercial products and services. This document serves as a crucial reference for government contractors and agencies to ensure compliance with federal regulations in procurement processes.

The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirement for a dive inspection of the USCGC RESOLUTE's stern tube to diagnose noise and vibration issues observed while underway. The inspection is scheduled to take place from December 15-19, 2025, at the USCGC RESOLUTE's location in St. Petersburg, FL. LT Logan Sullivan is designated as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COR) for this project, and the work item is specifically for a "Dive Inspection, Propulsion Shaft Bearings, External." This SOW is part of a federal government solicitation, likely an RFP, for specialized marine services.

This government Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a contractor to perform an underwater dive inspection of the #1 propulsion shaft waterborne bearings on a Coast Guard vessel. The inspection will include the main strut, intermediate strut, and stern tube bearing casting, with particular attention to observed squealing and vibrations from the stern tube bearing vicinity. The contractor must provide certified divers and equipment in accordance with 29 CFR 1910, Subpart T, and ensure continuous two-way communication with the Coast Guard Inspector. Key tasks involve a visual inspection for damage or obstructions, cleaning water grooves, inspecting for missing hardware, and providing a video report of all inspected surfaces with linear measuring devices for scale. The SOW emphasizes safety protocols, including a 24-hour advance notice to the Coast Guard Inspector and obtaining pre-diving clearance from the Officer-of-the-Deck.