Attachment 5 Sol 1305M226Q0051 QA 0003.pdf
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This document is a Responses to Solicitation Questions file for NOAA Solicitation 1305M226Q0051 regarding the NOAA Ship Oregon II Rescue Boat Replacement, with responses due by 11:00 AM EST on April 23, 2026.
The government responses address ten clarification questions submitted by potential bidders on April 17, 2026. Key clarifications include: rescue boats must have a valid USCG certificate of approval upon delivery, whether brand new or renewed; the maximum length overall (LOA) must be under 19 feet to fit safely aboard the vessel with the current boat length at 17.5 feet; battery charger and shore power configurations must be compatible with the ship's electrical systems per section 3.1.7.5 of the Statement of Work; aluminum is acceptable as a boat material; diesel inboard engines are required per the Statement of Work, though gasoline outboard engines may be considered with adequate justification; SOLAS/USCG-approved modifications are acceptable if covered in the certificate; boat weight must not exceed the maximum specified in the Statement of Need; bidders may submit multiple bids for different boat models meeting requirements; and fire retardant laminating resins listed in the USCG document dated December 7, 2020 are acceptable. All solicitation attachments are available on SAM.gov, including the Pricing Schedule, Statement of Need, and davit operation manuals.
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| Sol_1305M226Q0051_Amd_0002.pdf | ||
| Attachment_4_Sol_1305M226Q0051_Q_A_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_1305M226Q0051_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_1305M226Q0051.pdf | ||
| Attachment_1_Price_Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment_2_Statement_of_Need.pdf | ||
| Attachment_3_Oregon_II_Davit_Operation___Maintenance_Manual.pdf |
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Solicitation 1305M226Q0051 NOAA Ship Oregon II Rescue Boat Replacement
Responses to Solicitation Questions Due 11am EST 04/23/2026
Number Date Received Question Government Response
1 4/17/2026
Does the boat need to have a current COA, or can the boat design be previously approved, only needing re-approval from the USCG? For example, the boat has not been ordered within the last 5-years and needs a re-submittal and approval from the USCG.
2 4/17/2026
Will a boat with a LOA of 20 Feet 8 Inches be acceptable, it meets all other contractual requirements and is a proven design. The answer provided to question 3 in ammendment 1 did not provide any strict guidance on overall craft dimensions.
3 4/17/2026 Is there flexibility with the battery charger description? Can clarification be provided for a "50-Volt AC battery Charger"?
4 4/17/2026
5 4/17/2026
6 4/17/2026 7 4/17/2026
8 4/17/2026
9 4/17/2026
10 4/17/2026
The boat must have a valid certificate of approval from the USCG to act as a Rescue Boat. If it is a brand new certificate or a renewal of a pre-existing one, a valid certificate must be delivered with the boat.
Given the space available on board the NOAA Ship Oregon II, the maximum LOA needs to be under 19ft, in order to allow for safe operations. The current boat boat length is 17.5ft. Upon prior proposal of a 20.5ft boat, ship's force provided the following information:
There is flexibility in regards to the battery charger/shore power for the boat, as long as the boat power configuration is compatable with the shipboard power on NOAA Ship Oregon II. See section 3.1.7.5 Electrical in the Statement of Work for specifications.
Aluminum is an acceptable material to use with the boat.
Yes, these are applicable.
This solicitation does not have an Attachment A nor Attachment B. All attachments can be found on the Solicitation posting on :
Attachment 1 Pricing Schedule Attachment 2 Statement of Need Attachment 3 Oregon II Davit Operation & Maintenance Manual Attachment 4 Sol 1305M226Q0051 Q&A Attachment 5 Sol 1305M226Q0051 Q&A 0003 If multiple boats all meet the requirements, you can submit the models that you consider appropriate.
As long as the configuration is still SOLAS/USCG approved, modifications are acceptable. The modifications must be covered in the certificate.
Statement of work states diesel inboard engine. If there is a reason this is not a viable option and a gasoline outbaord engine, which is USCG approved for Rescue Boat usage, please provide adequate justification.
Refer to the maximum weight listed in the SON for the boat weight. The davit has a higher working load than what is required due to the cradle weight.
The area surrounding the Miranda davit was measured at 20 ft 6 inches, therefore there would be less than 6 inches on each side of the small boat in the cradle between the handrails and trawl wire. That measurement is also off center and likely wouldn't be where the vessel would sit at rest. Ideally the center point needs to be 9 feet or less from the stern for proper clearance during trawl operations.
Are aluminum label also acceptable?
Can bidders be provided with Attachment A and B for reference?
Can Bidders submit multiple bids for different boat models available?
Can Bidders submit bids for a currently approved SOLAS boat that is modified to meet this contract opportunity: for example, a SOLAS approved Rescue boat with outboard propulsion, modified for Inboard propulsion.
Is an outboard gasoline propulsion acceptable?
The Description of the Maximum weight capacity of the Davit is stated as 3800Kgs for lowering and 3900kgs for hoisting. Can we assume that the Attachment 2, SON, overrides attachment 3, and 2500kg Condition B weight is to be referenced?
Are the resin systems listed on the USCG document "Fire Retardant Laminating Resins" dated 07Dec2020 acceptable? This document is available here: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/CG-ENG-4/PrimaryLSA/
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