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This is a Statement of Need for the acquisition of one commercial-duty fiberglass Downeast utility vessel to replace an aging response vessel operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) at the Chesapeake Field Office.
The vessel must support installation, maintenance, inspection, repair, and recovery of water level stations, current meter stations, meteorological sensors, and oceanographic instrumentation throughout the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Coast, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, and nearshore coastal waters for the National Water Level Observation Network (NWLON), Physical Oceanographic Real Time System (PORTS), and National Current Observation Program (NCOP). The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, testing, documentation, training, transportation, and delivery to provide a complete operational vessel ready for NOAA service. The vessel shall comply with ABYC Standards, USCG Regulations, NFPA Marine Electrical Standards, EPA Marine Fuel System Requirements, and NMEA 2000 Standards, with the most stringent requirement applying where conflicts exist.
Vessel specifications include: Length Overall of 26-30 feet with minimum 9'5" beam and maximum 30-inch draft with engines raised (mandatory); hand-laid fiberglass hull with solid bottom construction and commercial-duty laminate schedule (mandatory); Downeast-style semi-displacement design optimized for coastal, Chesapeake Bay, Great Lakes, and moderate offshore operations with fuel efficiency; fiberglass stringer grid system, integrated bulkheads, reinforced transom, and reinforced deck support system (all mandatory); minimum 80 square feet of clear unobstructed aft working deck (mandatory); fully enclosed pilothouse with 6'4" minimum standing headroom and 10,000 BTU HVAC system; twin outboard engines (Mercury, Yamaha, or Suzuki, no substitutions) minimum 200 HP each for 400 HP total with stainless steel counter-rotating propellers (mandatory); integrated GPS stationkeeping capability (mandatory); 140-gallon minimum fuel capacity in marine-grade aluminum baffled tanks with mechanical sending units and fuel water separators; mandatory electronics package including twin Lowrance HDS PRO 16 navigation displays, Lowrance Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 sonar, Lowrance HALO24 radar, Lowrance WM-4 weather system with SiriusXM, Lowrance Link-9 VHF with AIS receiver, GPS and DSC capability, 8-foot fiberglass antenna with minimum 6 dB gain, roof-mounted LED searchlight with 360-degree rotation and wireless remote control, and commercial-grade marine two-way hailer system integrated with VHF; Seakeeper 1 Gyroscopic Stabilizer or current Seakeeper model rated for the vessel and hydraulic or electric trim tabs; 500-pound minimum lifting capacity davit system with structural reinforcement, capstan winch, 360-degree rotation, and electrical controls mounted on the port side immediately aft of cabin bulkhead (mission critical location, mandatory); Taco Boarding Handles with actual handles installed per NOAA-provided location and mounting layout (mandatory); four-step dive ladder mounted on engine bracket (mandatory); raw water washdown system with dedicated pump, through-hull pickup, and debris strainer; removable portable head with dedicated power station mount; factory-installed bow thruster sized for the vessel; electric windlass with 22-25 lb stainless anchor, 300 feet of rode, 30 feet of chain, and helm controls; and aluminum tri-axle trailer with minimum 13,000-pound capacity, electric disc brakes on all axles, aluminum wheels, radial tires, and LED lighting.
Testing requirements include a minimum four-hour sea trial demonstrating acceleration, cruise speed, steering, electronics, and stability; full-load davit test at minimum 500 pounds; and vessel stability demonstration while operating the davit at maximum rated load. The contractor must provide NOAA a minimum of 14 business days notice before testing, and NOAA reserves the right to witness all tests. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year vessel warranty covering hull, structural components, installed equipment, and workmanship, with manufacturer warranties transferred to NOAA. The vessel shall be delivered FOB Destination to the NOAA Chesapeake Field Office, 672 Independence Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320. Final acceptance is contingent upon delivery inspection, sea trial review, equipment verification, documentation review, and resolution of all deficiencies, with the Government reserving the right to reject the vessel if any requirement is not met.
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NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA)
NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE (NOS)
CENTER FOR OPERATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
(CO-OPS)
STATEMENT OF NEED
Replacement Response Vessel Acquisition Fiberglass Downeast Utility Vessel
Chesapeake Field Office
1. PURPOSE
The National Ocean Service (NOS), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), requires the acquisition of one commercial-duty fiberglass vessel to replace an aging response vessel used in support of NOAA scientific, environmental monitoring, hydrographic, construction support, and emergency response operations.
The vessel shall support the installation, maintenance, inspection, repair, and recovery of water level stations, current meter stations, meteorological sensors, and associated oceanographic instrumentation throughout the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Coast, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, and nearshore coastal waters for the National Water Level Observation Network (NWLON), the Physical Oceanographic Real Time System (PORTS), and the National Current Observation Program (NCOP).
The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, testing, documentation, training, transportation, and delivery necessary to provide a complete operational vessel ready for NOAA service.
2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS
The vessel shall be designed, constructed, and equipped in accordance with the latest applicable editions of:
● ABYC Standards
● USCG Regulations
● NFPA Marine Electrical Standards
● EPA Marine Fuel System Requirements
● NMEA 2000 Standards
● Manufacturer Installation Requirements
● State and Federal Highway Transportation Requirements
Where conflicts exist, the more stringent requirement shall apply.
3. GENERAL VESSEL REQUIREMENTS
Vessel Type Commercial-duty Downeast utility vessel.
The vessel shall provide:
● Excellent sea keeping characteristics
● Stability during deployment operations
● Large open work deck
● Trailerability
● Long-term durability
● Ease of maintenance
Dimensions Length Overall (LOA):
● Bracket measurement is not included in the LOA
● Minimum: 26 feet
● Maximum: 30 feet
Beam:
● Minimum 9’5”
Draft:
● **MANDATORY ELEMENT**Shall not exceed 30 inches with engines raised
4. HULL CONSTRUCTION
Hull Design The hull shall be a Downeast-style semi-displacement design optimized for:
● Coastal operations
● Chesapeake Bay operations
● Great Lakes operations
● Moderate offshore conditions
● Low-speed work operations
● Fuel efficiency
Hull Material
**MANDATORY ELEMENT**
Hull construction shall be:
● Hand-laid fiberglass
● Commercial-duty laminate schedule
● Solid fiberglass bottom construction
Cored hull bottoms will not be accepted.
Structural System Contractor shall provide:
● **MANDATORY ELEMENT**Fiberglass stringer grid system
● Integrated bulkheads
● **MANDATORY ELEMENT**Reinforced transom
● **MANDATORY ELEMENT**Reinforced deck support system
Hull structure shall be designed to support:
● Full fuel load
● Six personnel
● Mission equipment
● Davit loading operations
5. DECK CONFIGURATION
Aft Working Deck The primary mission area shall be an open aft working deck.
Minimum clear unobstructed deck area:
**MANDATORY ELEMENT** 80 square feet (minimum) Deck shall be free from unnecessary obstructions.
Deck shall support:
● Instrument deployment
● Station maintenance
● Equipment handling
● Personnel movement
Deck Finish Provide:
● Molded non-skid surface
● Self-bailing deck
● Oversized cockpit drainage scuppers
Hull Protection
Port Side Heavy-duty hull protection plating/rub strakes aft of davit installation.
Starboard Side Heavy-duty hull protection plating extending midship to aft.
6. CABIN CONFIGURATION
Pilot House Fully enclosed pilothouse.
Minimum standing headroom:
6 feet 4 inches
Target headroom:
6 feet 8 inches
Door Provide:
● Hard aft bulkhead
● Heavy-duty locking swing door
Seating
● Two captain's chairs
● Storage beneath seating
Climate Control
10,000 BTU Marine HVAC System System shall provide:
● Air conditioning
● Heating
Suitable for Great Lakes spring and fall operations.
7. PROPULSION SYSTEM
Engines Provide:
Twin Outboard Engines
**MANDATORY ELEMENT**
Acceptable Manufacturers:
● Mercury
● Yamaha
● Suzuki
No substitutions.
Minimum engine rating:
200 HP each Minimum total horsepower:
400 HP
Commercial-duty engine models preferred.
Propellers Provide:
● **MANDATORY ELEMENT**Stainless steel propellers
● **MANDATORY ELEMENT**Counter-rotating configuration
Performance Requirements
Vessel shall maintain safe planing operation with:
● Full fuel load
● Six personnel
● Mission equipment
Integration - **MANDATORY ELEMENT**The vessel shall incorporate an integrated station-keeping capability utilizing GPS positioning and engine control technology when available from the proposed propulsion manufacturer. The system shall assist operators in maintaining vessel position during deployment and recovery operations.
8. FUEL SYSTEM
Minimum total capacity:
140 Gallons Fuel tanks shall be:
● Marine-grade aluminum
● Baffled
● EPA compliant
● Mechanical sending units
● Fuel water separators
● Accessible service points
9. ELECTRONICS PACKAGE
**MANDATORY ELEMENT**
The following electronics or similar Garmin shall be supplied and installed.
Navigation Displays Twin Lowrance HDS PRO 16 Flush-mounted.
Networked through:
● Ethernet
● NMEA 2000
Sonar Lowrance Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 Including:
● SideScan
● DownScan
● CHIRP Sonar
Radar Lowrance HALO24 24-inch dome radar.
Weather Lowrance WM-4 Including SiriusXM weather capability.
Communications Lowrance Link-9 VHF Including:
● AIS receiver
● GPS
● DSC capability
Antenna
● 8-foot fiberglass antenna
● Minimum 6 dB gain
Searchlight
● Roof-mounted LED searchlight
● 360-degree rotation
● Helm control
● Wireless remote
Provide:
Marine Intercom / Two-Way Hailer System
● The contractor shall furnish and install a commercial-grade marine two-way hailer system integrated with the vessel's VHF communications system.
10. STABILIZATION SYSTEM
Seakeeper 1 Gyroscopic Stabilizer Or current Seakeeper model specifically rated by Seakeeper for the proposed vessel.
Installation shall follow manufacturer requirements.
Provide:
Hydraulic or Electric Trim Tabs Integrated into vessel controls.
11. DAVIT SYSTEM
**MANDATORY ELEMENT**
Minimum lifting capacity:
500 pounds
Provide:
● Structural reinforcement
● Capstan winch
● 360-degree rotation
● Electrical controls
Location:
Port side immediately aft of cabin bulkhead The davit location is considered mission critical.
Alternative locations will not be accepted.
12. BOARDING AND DIVE ACCESS
**MANDATORY ELEMENT**
Taco Boarding Handles Actual handles shall be installed.
Receiver-only systems will not be accepted.
Mounting Location: NOAA has mission specific needs for the handles and will provide location and mounting layout.
Provide:
**MANDATORY ELEMENT**
Four-Step Dive Ladder Mounted on engine bracket center post assembly.
13. AUXILIARY SYSTEMS
Raw Water Washdown Including:
● Dedicated pump
● Through hull pickup
● Debris strainer
Removable Head
Portable Power Station Mount Dedicated mounting bracket and wiring provisions.
Provide:
Bow Thruster Factory-installed marine bow thruster designed and sized specifically for the proposed vessel.
Provide:
Windlass and Ground Tackle
● Electric windlass
● 22–25 lb stainless anchor
● 300 ft of rode
● 30 ft of chain
● Helm controls
14. TRAILER
Aluminum Tri-Axle Trailer (Trailer will be used to haul the vessel over long distances) Minimum capacity:
13,000 pounds Trailer shall include:
● Electric Disc brakes on all axles
● Aluminum wheels
● Radial tires
● LED lighting
15. TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Sea Trial Minimum:
Four-hour sea trial Demonstrate:
● Acceleration
● Cruise speed
● Steering
● Electronics
● Stability
Davit Test Contractor shall perform a full-load davit test.
Minimum test load:
500 pounds Stability Test Contractor shall demonstrate vessel stability while operating the davit at maximum rated load.
NOAA reserves the right to witness all testing.
Contractor shall provide NOAA a minimum of fourteen (14) business days notice before testing.
16. WARRANTY
Provide minimum:
One-Year Vessel Warranty Warranty shall cover:
● Hull
● Structural components
● Installed equipment
● Workmanship
Manufacturer warranties shall be transferred to NOAA.
17. DELIVERY
FOB Destination.
Deliver to:
NOAA Chesapeake Field Office 672 Independence Parkway Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
18. ACCEPTANCE
Final acceptance shall occur following:
● Delivery inspection
● Sea trial review
● Equipment verification
● Documentation review
● Resolution of deficiencies
The Government reserves the right to reject the vessel if any requirement of this specification is not met.
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