2020 Columbia River Vessel Procurement SOW Jan 29 2020.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Vessel for Current Meter Deployments in the Columbia River 2020

1. BACKGROUND

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is one of several bureaus of the U.S.

Department of Commerce, a cabinet level agency of the executive branch of the United States of America. Since the mid-1800’s NOAA’s National Ocean Service (NOS) Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), and its predecessors, have been collecting tidal current information to maintain and update the predictions in U.S. Tidal Current Tables. Mariners rely on this information to plan for safe and efficient maritime transportation. Every year CO-OPS deploys dozens of current meters in multiple locations around the country. Starting in the spring of 2020, CO-OPS will be measuring tidal currents in the Columbia River, from the mouth of the river to roughly the confluence of the Willamette River. Vessel support is required for both the deployment and recovery of current meters and moorings at up to 13 stations in this region (Table 1 - Stations).

To conduct this current observation work CO-OPS seeks the services of vessel(s), captain(s) and crew to be available to deploy and recover the scientific instrumentation based upon the timeline provided below (Table 2 – General Timeline).

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1.Vessel

Due to the nature of the Columbia River, the vessel may make several day trips to deploy all locations or stay underway for multiple days, or a combination of the two. It is imperative that the proposal spells out in detail, how the work will be accomplished within the timeline provided. If the proposal is to load a large number of mounts and stay underway for multiple days, the vessel should have a bare minimum of 25 square feet of unobstructed space as well as space to successfully carry the equipment for multiple stations and, if applicable, provide berths and meals for a minimum of four (4) NOAA personnel. The use of multiple vessels will also be accepted. Regardless of method, the proposed location(s) from which the Government will be loading/unloading and how many/which deployments are planned for each day shall be included in the details provided by the contractor.

A typical mooring will require at least 25 square feet of deck space once it is put together by NOAA, and space for safe movement around it during deployment is needed. A list of mooring dimensions for calculating deck space is attached (Table 2).

The vessel shall be United States Coast Guard (USCG) safety inspected, provide the name of the USCG inspector, and the captain shall provide proof of USCG licensure.

2.2. The minimum acceptable requirements for the vessel are as follows:

2.2.1. The Contractor’s vessel shall be compliant with USCG navigation equipment requirements

(functional GPS and VHF radio), depth sounding, and medical safety equipment, as prescribed by the USCG for a vessel of its size.

2.2.2. The Contractor’s vessel shall have a valid USCG safety inspection.

2.2.3. The Contractor’s vessel shall have at least 1 deck hand plus the captain.

2.2.4. The Contractor’s vessel shall have all USCG required safety equipment onboard for all aboard.

2.2.5. The Contractor’s vessel shall be equipped with an A-frame, crane, boom, or similar lifting device/structure, with a safe working load of at least 2,000 pounds (for 2 stations) and 600 for all other stations.

2.2.6. The Contractor’s vessel shall be equipped with a winch, capstan, crab pot hauler or other device with the capability to haul 5/16” spectra line or similar with a length of at least three

(3) times the depth at the deepest deployment location for taking Conductivity, Temperature, and depth (CTD) readings with government furnished instrumentation.

2.2.7. The Contractor’s vessel shall be able to load and offload the described equipment at a mutually agreed upon facility in the operation area within the mobilization/de-mobilization day, or will need to make arrangements for a boom truck or similar if pier loading ends up being necessary.

2.2.8. The Contractor’s vessel shall be of sufficient length to accomplish the work safely and efficiently.

2.2.9. The Contractor’s vessel shall have a minimum of 25 square feet per station of unobstructed deck space to accommodate safe equipment preparation and operations.

2.2.10. The Contractor’s vessel shall have a raw seawater hose supply for washing/cleaning of gear and equipment.

2.2.11. The Contractor’s vessel shall have space to accommodate at least 4 NOAA personnel during operations including, but not limited to:

2.2.11.1. A lockable working head

2.2.11.2. A supply of potable drinking water for the duration of operations and/or cruise.

2.2.11.3. If NOAA crew is staying aboard overnight,

2.2.11.3.1. Meals shall be provided by the Contractor at no additional cost and will include three meals per day (at designated hours). Fresh fruits and vegetables are required. Vegetarian meals shall, if required, be provided for some of the NOAA crew.

2.2.11.3.2. Reasonable privacy, and lockable room for changing

2.2.11.3.3. Bunks for at least four (4) NOAA personnel

2.2.11.4. A work area with a surface that will hold laptop computers and paperwork for at least one person.

2.2.12. The Captain shall possess and demonstrate knowledge of the study areas and deployment and recovery operations and shall be U.S. Coast Guard licensed for the vessel to be used.

2.3. Locations

The contracted vessel is expected to deploy up to 13 stations in 2020 (Table 1 –Station list, Table 3

– General Timeline, Map 1 - Project region and stations.). The deployment number indicates if a station should be deployed as part of deployment 1, 2 or over both deployments (1-2). The deployment order will be agreed upon by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) before commencing work. CO-OPS retains the right to adjust the station locations within the general region as necessary. The vessel shall be at a mutually agreeable port prior to the start of a research cruise, prepared with the necessary fuel, food and crew to conduct a full cruise leg. Loading of the scientific staff and their equipment will be done at a mutually agreed time prior to the beginning of each cruise leg.

Overnight/berthing locations may be proposed and will be considered. CO-OPS envisions each cruise to perform operations over 6 to 9 days depending on weather, seas and vessel size, and includes any time required for loading and transits. Routes shall be planned to optimize the timing of deployments and recoveries with slack water when possible. The final schedule is determined by the vessel captain, pending COR approval. CO-OPS is aware that weather and other events can change timing. Some sidelooker (SL) stations require deployment at slack tide. Some stations may require a second visit at low water if the timing is appreciably different from slack.

Table 1 – Stations

Survey ID Lat Lon Depth (m)

Approx.

River Mile

Name Pla�orm Deploy Cruise

CG Light List

CLR2005 46.19092 -123.8540 8.3 16 Port of Astoria fuel docks

SL - pier 2

CLR2006 46.19252 -123.84568 13.00 18 Port of Astoria, (Astoria Light 36)

SL - pier real-�me

1 10095

CLR2009 46.27275 -123.75948 34.70 20 Grays Point SUBS or

TRBM

CLR2011 46.27134 -123.50575 27.40 24 E of Three Tree Point Rockland Light 27

SL - 1 pile dike

1 10320

CLR2014 46.22956 -123.42316 15.24 36 Hun�ng Island Light 39

SL - 3 pile dike

1 10380

CLR2020 46.17457 -123.10633 9.45 57 Crims Island, 1 nm E of

CURBY 1

CLR2010 46.23928 -123.67231 9.80 23 Woody Island Channel mTRBM 2

CLR2015 46.19522 -123.43097 17.37 39 Hunts Mill Point,

0.1 nm E of mTRBM 2

CLR2016 46.14671 -123.37994 20.73 42 Westport Dike light 58

SL - 3 pile dike

2 10475

CLR2017 46.20091 -123.38637 6.10 40 Cathlamet SL - pier 2

CLR2022 46.10580 -122.96067 10.67 66 Longview Bridge SL - pier 2

CLR2023 46.07184 -122.88740 13.41 70 Co�onwood Island Dike Light

SL - 1 pile dike

2 10870

TBD Possible addi�onal sta�on near Astoria bo�om mount

TBD

Table 2- Mooring dimensions

TYPE DIMENSIONS (in inches)

SL 144 X 24 X 4

CURBY 123 X 36 X 36

TRBM 72 X 72 X 20

mTRBM 70 X 50 X 22

SUBS 60 X 18 X 18

Mooring Designs/Photos

Side Looker (SL) Mount

Side Looker Mount

CURBY BUOY SYSTEM

TRBM

mTRBM

SUBS

Map 1 - Project region and stations.

2.4. Period of Performance

The captain, crew and vessel shall be available for operations commencing on May 22, 2020, for deployments and completion of all recoveries by September 30, 2020. The anticipated total number of days for vessel operations in the year 2020 is 26. An average of 6-9 days will be required for each research cruise, with the flexibility to add or subtract days of work due to inclement weather, rough seas or emergency recovery operations. The schedule of operations assumes up to a 12-hour workday.

CO-OPS crew will meet the vessel in Astoria, OR, or alternate mutually agreed upon location to commence operations. Once operations start, the COR will work with the vessel captain to determine the best possible schedule and location for each cruise day if personnel are not staying onboard the vessel overnight. Multiple ports or boat ramps along the river can be utilized during the project. The vessel shall be at a mutually agreeable port prior to the start of a research cruise, prepared with the necessary fuel, food and crew to conduct a full cruise leg. Loading of the scientific staff and their equipment will be done at a mutually agreed time prior to the beginning of each cruise leg. Prior to commencement of operations, a kick-off meeting between the selected vessel and NOAA will be held via teleconference or in person at NOAA’s Seattle, WA office.

Table 3 – General Timeline

DATES-2020 ACTIVITY NUMBER

May 22-29 Deploy 6 (4 SL, 1 bottom mount, 1

CURBY)

July 18-22 Service/Recover 3 / 3 July 23-27 Deploy 6 (4 SL, 2 bottom mount)

September 3-10 Service/Recover 2 / 7

2.5. Emergency Operations

In the event that a station either cannot be deployed correctly, releases early, or is unable to be recovered, additional work may be required. In the event of a premature release, and if it is determined that there are no public resources in the area to recover the equipment; the Contractor may be requested to assist CO-OPS with recovery operations. In the event that a station is not able to be recovered or if a station cannot be deployed to engineering safety requirements without the use of divers, dive operations may be required. The Contractor shall provide the dive operations, and will be reimbursed by CO-OPS.

The Contractor must consult the COR before authorizing dive operations. The Contractor must provide a daily rate “not to exceed” (NTE) estimate for emergency operations over and above the general timeline.

2.6. Dive Operations

In the event that a station cannot be installed without divers, the Contractor shall provide dive operations and will be reimbursed by the Government. If needed, dive operations will consist of installing steel or aluminum brackets around USCG day markers. The brackets attach the I-beam to the pilings via all-thread and hardware.

2.7 Accreditation

The C&A requirements of clause 73 do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.