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SPECIFICATION - CLASS II VESSEL for

PAPAHĀNAUMOKUĀKEA NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

1] General Parameters (CLIN 0001) The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries requires one new and unused NOAA Class II research vessel for operations supporting Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary. The vessel will be based in Oahu, HI, and will carry science and dive parties of up to nine people total. The vessel will conduct the following missions:

Dive Training and Proficiency Emergency Response Acoustic Studies Whale Entanglement Response Vessel Inspections Partner Missions Baseline Data Collections Specimen Collections

Details of the specs below can be modified as long as the initial intent is achieved. Minor changes in location or arrangement of the items described below can be made after award in consultation with NOAA Staff.

Required primary physical and performance characteristics are as follows:

Length: Not more than 35’ measured on deck, bow to aft end of stern platform, exclusive of engines and fendering.

Beam: Not more than 10’, including fendering.

Draft: Not more than 2.5’, exclusive of engines.

Configuration: Monohull; forepeak, control station in an enclosed cabin, aft working deck.

Live load: 1890 pound maximum (9 persons @ 210# each).

Mission load: 2800 pound maximum (various equipment stowed at deck level).

Fuel load: Sufficient to meet range requirements stated below.

Full load condition: 100% of live load, mission load, and fuel load above.

Cruise speed: 20 knots minimum, in full load condition, at 85% power.

Maximum speed: Not less than 30 knots, in full load condition, at 100% power.

Range: 150nm minimum, at full load, at 85% power, with 10% fuel reserve remaining at destination. 12-hour endurance trolling at 10 knots.

Ops area: Hawaiian Islands to 50nm from shore, all seasons. (Exposed Waters IAW 46

CFR 170.050 (c)).

Ops conditions: Vessel safely operable in combined 25 knots wind, 6-foot ocean swell, and 3-foot wind chop.

Mission pace: Up to 150 DAS per year, and 1500 operational hours.

Standards (by priority):

1) The vessel will be designed and constructed to meet USCG 46 CFR Subchapter T (Small passenger vessels), but will not be USCG inspected or certificated.

2) The vessel will meet all applicable ABYC standards for vessels of this type and size.

3) The vessel will meet all applicable requirements of the NOAA Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual, which shall be provided by NOAA staff

Service life: Vessel design and construction will provide 20 years of reliable service.

2] Access to spaces and equipment Throughout the vessel exterior and all below-deck spaces, suitable access to all structures, systems, and components will be provided for inspection, maintenance, repair, and cleaning via hatches or other means. Suitable access is defined as within sight and reach of a person 5’-6” tall and of average proportions. Where structures, systems, and components (including wiring and piping) must be covered to attain functionality or protection, those coverings will be easily removable or fitted with quick-release access hatches.

3] Structures Hull material Marine aluminum 5086-H116/321 or equal, all welded construction. All welding will be performed by individuals holding current certification for the material, thickness, and position employed in the work (from USCG, ABS, AWS, or other equivalent). Structural design shall be in accordance with an internationally recognized classification society for this size of vessel, for example; Del Norske Veritas -Germanischer Lloyd (DNV GL), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), etc. Allowable operational distance from safe refuge will not be less than 50nm.

Fairness & finish Hull and superstructure will be fair and free from buckles and uneven edges.

Exterior plate unfairness will not exceed one half the thickness of the plating between frames and stiffeners. All weld spatter and soot will be removed, and all construction scars will be filled. All sharp edges and corners will be dressed to prevent hazards to personnel and equipment.

Buoyancy Positive buoyancy if swamped via air-tight, inspectable compartments, not foam. (In addition to any required USCG Sub-T stability standards)

WT bulkheads Two each water-tight bulkheads minimum, with valved drains aft and through transom. (In addition to any required USCG Sub-T stability standards)

Working decks Self-draining via adequate scuppers, reinforced for heavy dive gear and 150# units of equipment. Aft deck approximately 6” above waterline at full load.

Foredeck to be large enough for 3 persons to work using boathooks over the side (similar to retrieving a mooring ball line). Flybridge option: Access to foredeck from bench seating forward of the console (2 persons). Hand holds and grab rails installed as appropriate.

Deck tie-rails Tie-rails to secure equipment in any location on the main deck aft of the console. Positioned on the inner side of bulwarks, P&S and aft, within ~6” of deck surface. Rated for 400# line pull at any point in any direction. No rails installed on the hull side or transom doors.

Bulwarks Positioned port, starboard, and aft around the working deck, welded aluminum, 24” minimum above main deck. (Also see handrail definition below). Railing around foredeck to be 24” high.

Mooring Three 12” cleats per side of vessel, with fairleads or chocks as required to prevent chafe with lines led fore or aft.

Hull protection Foam-cored fendering on hull side from transom corners all the way around the bow. Fendering will project beyond the hull side by 6” minimum, and cover a 12” minimum in height. Attachment of fendering will be clearly defined in the proposal, and specifically describe how repair and replacement will be done in the field. The Hull surface covered by fender will be coated with epoxy prior to installation.

Trailering eyes Single eye forward and two aft. Each rated for the fully loaded vessel on trailer at highway speeds.

Hull side door Through bulwark on one or both sides of the aft deck, hinged inboard, minimum 30” clear opening, secured in open and closed positions. Final count, position, or elimination TBD by NOAA staff.

Transom door Through one side of the transom aft, hinged inboard, minimum 24” clear width when open, secured in open and closed positions. Final position or elimination TBD by NOAA staff.

Engine guard Above and aft of engines, protection from pilings and towlines trailing aft.

Delivery Date Completed within 12 months of contract award.

4] Propulsion Main engines Provide, install, and rig two outboard engines of 300 HP each. Engines will be of a brand that has a full-service provider based in Honolulu, HI and Kahului, HI. Engines will meet or exceed all of the following requirements:

● Horsepower 300 HP

● Combustion 4-stroke

● Shaft length 30”

● Fuel Gasoline

● Starting Electric

● Controls Electronic

● Steering Hydraulic or Electric

● Instruments Electronic, at console

● Alternators 70 amp

● Trim/tilt Electro-hydraulic

● Propellers Stainless steel, three blade

● Propeller rotation CW starboard, CCW port

● Propeller pitch Allow rated RPM at 100% throttle

Engine mounting Water-tight, buoyant mounting box aft of transom. If the “transom door” configuration (above) is present, this box will double as a swim platform providing access to divers when engines are lowered. Mounting box top surface to extend 30” aft of transom minimum. Interior access required for inspection, cleaning, and repair through water-tight hatch(es) (see section 2).

Control stations One station at console, to stbd. Must have engine information display visible from the operator station. If Flybridge option, provide second control station and display at flybridge.

5] Systems Fuel One non-integral fuel tank, removable without cutting for inspection and cleaning of tank and hull surface below. Tank sized to meet range requirement defined above. Simplex strainers for each engine. Vents must be in the tank top at both the forward-most and aft-most position feasible.

Tank fill and both vents must not spill when the vessel is inclined +/- 20 degrees.

Controls Two levers (one per engine), combined throttle and shift, electronic.

Steering Power-assist hydraulic or Electric, single station with wheel. For the flybridge option, provide a second steering station at flybridge. For the autopilot option, provide the entire system.

Trim tabs Stainless steel or Aluminum, hydraulic or electric, sized for vessel speed and load, control and display panel at helm.

Bilge One each 12VDC, 2000GPH bilge pump in each WT compartment (three total).

Fire control Three each 10# ABC portable extinguishers, USCG approved.

Freshwater 40-gallon (minimum) polyethylene tank. 12VDC pressure pump providing 5.0

GPM minimum. Distribution through one standard hose bib and two hand-held shower heads on a 6’ hose on either side of the aft deck.

Head Marine toilet fitted in forepeak. Manual operation, saltwater flush to holding tank or overboard via Y-valve. Must have a door for privacy and adequate handholds or grab rails for use while underway.

Black/gray water 25-gallon polyethylene holding tank with deck suction fitting, no overboard discharge.

Labeling All valves and controls labeled with circuit and function.

6] Electrical and Electronics Ship power 12VDC, main breaker, distribution panel on console with water-tight cover.

Shore power 120VAC, 60Hz, 15A inlet, 50’ cord, main breaker, distribution panel on console with water-tight cover.

Battery banks Engine start x2, house x1, emergency x1, all sealed gel-cell. Interconnect and shutoff switches installed. Each compartment containing a battery must be vented to the atmosphere.

Charging Battery charger(s) for all banks, powered from shore power and engine alternators.

Inverter 2000w, powered by batteries and shore.

Electronics Garmin brand preferred. Devices integrated/networked to allow seamless operation. All cables, connectors, and antenna required for full operation provided. All devices tested, tuned, and proven 100% operation on trials.

Including:

● Nav display x1, color, 12” diag. minimum, with charts of all Hawaiian

Islands.

● Radar x1, 20nm range, integrated into nav display.

● Fathometer x1, integrated into nav display, with 300W transducer.

● AIS Cat A x1, integrated into nav display.

● GPS x1, integrated into nav display.

● VHF x 2, with DSC functionality (NOAA will provide MMSI number).

● EPIRB Cat I x1, positioned to float free.

● Hailer x1, with single speaker forward.

● Compass x1, magnetic, 4” card, lighted.

For Autopilot option:

● Autopilot control panel at lower operating station

For Flybridge option include the following on the flybridge console:

● Nav display with integrations as described above

● VHF standalone radio

● RAM mic for lower station radio and PA between operating stations

● Compass as above

● Autopilot control as above

Lighting Exterior LED searchlight x1, 400K candela minimum.

LED nav lights, USCG approved, for running and anchoring. To be mounted on flybridge if option selected.

Lighting Interior LED red/white overhead, x2 under hardtop, x2 in forepeak.

Alarm circuits The following to be indicated by light and buzzer at the operator station with both a way to test all indicator lights and buzzer, and a way to silence or mute the alarm:

Bilge high water level in all three WT spaces.

Bilge pump activation of each pump.

Forepeak compartment CO and smoke.

Additional smoke sensor(s) in any compartment holding batteries.

Monitoring Fuel level, sender in tank and gauge on console.

Horn Electric, USCG approved.

Outlet (duplex) At console, aft of cabin, and at flybridge (if option selected): one each duplex

120VAC, w/ two USB outlets, GFCI, and water-proof cover. Outlet powered from shore and inverter.

Anodes Bolt-on anode(s) on transom sufficient to protect boat in average harbor.

Labeling All switches, breakers, wires, fuses, and cables labeled with circuit and function.

7] Outfitting Forepeak Privacy compartment within forepeak with toilet, small wash basin, paper dispenser, soap dispenser. Lockable from inside. Natural ventilation through opening deck vent. Stowage available in remainder of forepeak. Hatch into forepeak to be lockable with a padlock hasp. Thermal insulation under main deck and trunk (if any).

Operating station Forward, control station with operator seat to stbd, crew seat to port.

Access to forepeak between seats. Welded aluminum enclosure with hardtop, fixed windshields, short side windows, and open on aft sides and back. Electric windshield wipers. 6’ long benches behind both operator and crew seats along bulkhead of cabin with fold down shelves halfway between bench and overhead. Side door and aft door for access to the operating station enclosure. Hardtop fitted with mounts for all installed electronics and antennas, plus space for 2 additional portable science equipment antennas. All antennas must easily fold down to lower overhead clearance when trailering. Thermal insulation under hardtop. For flybridge option: no antennas or navigation lights will be mounted in a way that would interfere with the addition of the flybridge.

Sunshade Fabric sunshade deployable from aft edge of hardtop to approximately 12” aft of aft seats on dive bench(es). Shade to be of Sunbrella or equal fabric, and supported aft by a removable pipe arch. Shade designed and built to withstand winds over deck (ambient winds plus boat speed) of 40 knots from any direction, and to be easily stowed and secured on aft edge of hardtop in higher winds.

Stern platform Access from aft deck via one hinged door. Watertight extension of hull shape below platform, with access hatches through upper surface (see section 2 above). Dive ladder mounts on port and stbd sides of platform.

Dive ladders Two each, T-style, hinged mounts at both port and stbd edges of stern platform, and at hull side door. Ladders removable, 400-pound capacity, secured in raised and lowered positions, stowed in brackets on hardtop when not in use.

Dive bench(es) Seating for six divers total on aft deck, either on one back-to-back unit on centerline with divers facing outboard, or two units of three seats each at port and stbd bulwarks with divers facing inboard. Tank holders, two each behind each seated diver (total 12 tanks). Bench(es) removable and stowed ashore when not needed, and securing devices for them to be flush to deck to avoid tripping hazard when bench(es) removed. Stowage areas with retaining devices under bench(es) for dive gear. Grabrails or handholds fitted so all seated divers can hold on with both hands when needed. Final arrangement of bench(es) per NOAA staff.

Dive tank holders In addition to those at bench(es), install folding tank holders on working deck for 12 more tanks. Locations to minimize impinging working area and properly distribute weight. Horizontal tank storage in the forepeak may also be utilized with appropriate means to secure tanks during transits.

Dive flag 20” x 24”, with pole mounted on aft end of hardtop.

Anchoring Bruce anchor (or equal), galvanized steel, 22 pounds minimum, bracket w/roller at bow, bollard on foredeck to secure rode, 300’ 1/2” nylon rode plus 25’ of 3/8” galvanized steel chain. Electric Windlass or drum (Lonestar GX5 drum or similar) capable of manual operation. If windlass, include an internal rode locker at bow with drain overboard. If drum, include a cover to protect from UV and salt spray.

Coatings Bottom: Barrier coat, primer, and black anti-fouling paint.

Decks: Light gray nonskid paint on all walking surfaces, including foredeck, trunk top, hardtop, and dive platform.

Fendering: Epoxy coating under fender mounting surface.

Bilges: Boeshield T-9 applied to inside hull bottom below chines.

Rails and ladders In general, at least one handrail or grab rail must be available to any personnel aboard at any location. Aluminum or stainless-steel handrails, 36” high minimum above deck, all around working deck atop bulwarks. Handrails around foredeck, 32” high. Grabrails under hardtop above helm and crew seats, and one across aft end of the hardtop.

Survival craft One each USCG approved SOLAS-B Liferaft provided, 12-person capacity, mounted on the top of the wheelhouse with hydrostatic release to float free and comply with 46 CFR 180.130.

PFDs Ten each PFDs, five large and five medium, will be supplied and stowed in the forepeak. Each PFD will be marked with the vessel name.

Life ring One each 20”, with water light and painter, marked with the vessel name, mounted behind crew seat at console.

First aid kit One commercial kit suitable for nine-person compliment, stowed in forepeak.

Graphics Provided and installed by builder; NOAA hull number P&S on bow, “National

Marine Sanctuaries” on P&S hull side.

Provided by NOAA and installed by builder; four each NOAA logos of various sizes. All graphics of marine grade self-adhesive vinyl. NOAA staff to specify location.

Labeling USCG required placards, all safety gear and stowage compartments labeled.

8] Trailer (CLIN 0002)

Provide and fit vessel to one each new and unused marine grade boat trailer rated for 15% more than completed boat weight at full load (lightship plus full mission load plus full fuel, no personnel). The trailer will meet the following requirements:

● Road legal anywhere in United States, documentation required

● Dual or triple axles (dual preferred)

● Aluminum I-Beam Construction

● Aluminum Cross Members

● Front center bunks, one each side

● Galvanized Tongue

● Adjustable main bunks w/Marine Carpet

● Galv Steel Bolts/Nuts in Main Frame

● Galv steel U-bolts

● U.V. Protected Bow Roller and Keel Pads

● Durable H/D Diamond Plate Step on Fenders

● Ball hitch, galvanized steel

● Galvanized Winch Stand

● 2000# 2-Speed Winch w/DOT Approved Strap

● 2500# Tongue Jack w/Drop Leg

● Galvanized Torsion Axles w/ High Performance Vortex Hubs

● Stainless disc surge brakes on all wheels

● Radial Tires w/Galvanized Spoke Wheels

● 16”, 6-lug wheels preferred (larger acceptable if required)

● Spare wheel and tire, same size as others

● Mount for spare

● Plated lug nuts

● Steps to access the vessel from tongue height up to the bow.

● Submersible Lights and Wiring

● All LED Lights

9] Vessel Inspections, Acceptance, and Delivery A] The vessel and all associated equipment will be periodically inspected by NOAA staff during construction, for which NOAA will provide seven-days advanced notice to the Contractor. NOAA and the Contractor will coordinate inspections to minimize impact to the Contractor’s operations.

B] On completion the vessel will be thoroughly tested at dock and underway by the builder, and proven sound. The vessel will then be thoroughly cleaned inside and out.

C] The builder will then schedule and demonstrate to NOAA staff, by dockside inspection and underway sea-trials, that all requirements stated in this specification are met, and that all components and systems aboard function correctly. If any deficiencies are found, they will be resolved, and reinspection and/or retesting will be conducted to demonstrate compliance.

D] After inspection and trials are successfully completed, and all deficiencies are resolved, the vessel will be accepted. On acceptance, the vessel will be delivered on the trailer to:

Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary NOAA/Inouye Regional Center 1845 Wasp Blvd, Building 176, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96818

10] Logistics A] Warranty

● The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar sale, provided that such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government’s rights to inspections in progress, nor does it limit the Government’s rights with regard to other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty.

● The Hull and Deck shall have the standard manufacturer’s warranty on materials and workmanship from date of acceptance.

● All other installed equipment and components, including electronics, shall include manufacturer’s standard warranties.

● The Contractor shall respond to warranty requests within one (1) business day of a report of a failure from the Government during the warranty period. The Contractor shall, when required, dispatch a representative to the vessel to address any warranty issues within five

(5) days of report.

B] Documentation provided by Contractor (all in PDF format unless indicated otherwise)

● A certificate of weight of the vessel in the as-built, delivered condition.

● Although the boat will not be registered with any state agency, the Contractor shall supply all documentation normally required to register the vessel. Documentation will include Bill of Sale, Builder’s Certification of First Transfer of Title, and any documentation typically required by the USCG for a vessel of this type.

● One paper copy of all OEM manufacturer’s standard documentation supplied with each item of equipment installed.

● As-built drawings as follows: General arrangement, hull and deck construction, fluid system schematics, and electrical systems schematics.

● An Equipment List for the vessel, showing all materials, components, and parts purchased for vessel construction. This list will be arranged in a logical SWBS format, and include item description, quantity installed, item brand, and item model number.

● A completed final sea trials report, indicating all performance characteristics of the vessel, and all engine operational parameters during sea trials.

11] Proposal Contents Proposals for vessel construction under this Specification must include:

● A response to each requirement presented below indicating;

o Builder will meet the requirement, or o Clear definition of a suitable alternative to meet the intent of the requirement by other means.

● Drawings of the proposed vessel including deck plan, bilge plan, profile, bow and stern elevations, and hull lines.

● Definition of hull structure engineering standard used for the vessel.

● Proposals will describe how the hull form offered is suitable for operations in Hawaiian waters, and present at least three examples for government review.

12] Optional Items

Item CLIN Description

Trailer 0002 Provide and fit vessel to one each new and unused marine grade boat trailer rated for 15% more than completed boat weight at full load (lightship plus full mission load plus full fuel, no personnel).

Fly Bridge” Operating Station

0003 Second operating station on cabin enclosure top, centered approximately above lower station. Operator to sit on a bench with seating for one person on each side and footrests under the steering console. Bench seating for 2 forward of the steering station with appropriate hand holds and grab rails. Must have a second set of electronics as described in sections 4 and 6 above (display for engine information, nav display, VHF and remote mic with PA, compass, autopilot controls, Nav lights as appropriate). Throttle and helm controls to be the same as the lower operating station. Bimini cover for Flybridge and covers for electronic panels to be included. All structures must be able to fold flat for trailering (for example: The helm station folds flat and the operator bench folds flat on top of that.

Or the entire fly bridge control station folds aft on a hinge at the aft edge of the cabin enclosure and nests within the back deck, upside down). All cable and wire runs must be able to stay in place when folding structures and remain intact without kinks or damage.

Maximum height for any part of vessel when loaded on the trailer is 13’ 6” above the road.

An Autopilot 0004 Provide all required steering equipment, electronics, and machinery for use at both steering stations. System must be compatible with brand of outboards fitted and style of steering system installed.

Shipping 0005 Shipping/delivery to Honolulu, Hawaii (see Section 9 above for additional information).

13] Contacts

To Be Determined after Contract Award