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DI-035 BIDDING SPECIFICATIONS REV 8

Preliminary/Contract Design of Motor Vessel Ranger IV

BIDDING SPECIFICATIONS

DI-035

REV 8

12-17-2025

REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE AUTHOR

0 Initial submission 06-21-2024 TAI 1 Updated per Government

Comments

TAI

2 Updated per Government Comments

07-26-2024 TAI

3 Updated per Government Comments

08-26-2024 TAI

4 Updated per Government Comments

09-13-2024 TAI

5 Updated per design progression 08-12-2025 VOLPE + NPS

6 Updated Table 4: Contract Drawings List

08-28-2025 VOLPE

7 Updated requirements for hybrid ‘boost-mode’ operation

09-23-2025 VOLPE

8 Updated number of interior and reefer carts

12-17-2025 VOLPE

REVISION TABLE

Contents

000 GENERAL GUIDANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

001 VESSEL DESCRIPTION

005 MANUFACTURER AND VENDOR SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

010 PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

012 DEFINITIONS

020 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

070 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

090 SPARE PARTS, TOOLS

100 HULL STRUCTURE

120 HULL

150 DECKHOUSE STRUCTURE AND SUPERSTRUCTURE

160 SPECIAL STRUCTURES

170 UNDERWATER APPENDAGES

180 FOUNDATIONS

190 TANKS & VOIDS

195 VENTS, SOUNDING, FILLS, AND OVERFLOW ARRANGEMENTS

200 PROPULSION SYSTEM

202 CENTRAL CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MAIN PROPULSION SYSTEM

233 PROPULSION ENGINES

235 PROPULSION MOTORS

241 REDUCTION GEARS

243 PROPULSION SHAFTING

243 PROPULSION SHAFT BEARINGS AND SEALS

243 PROPELLERS

256 ENGINE COOLING WATER SYSTEMS

259 DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST AND COMBUSTION AIR SYSTEMS

261 FUEL OIL SYSTEM

261 LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

301 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ARRANGEMENT

310 DIESEL POWER GENERATORS

313 STORAGE BATTERIES AND CHARGING EQUIPMENT

320 ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

321 SHIP SERVICE SWITCHBOARD

322 DISTRIBUTION PANELS

323 ENCLOSURES

324 BUS WORK

325 CIRCUIT BREAKERS

327 CABLING AND CABLEWAY INSTALLATIONS

328 SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, PLUGS & CONNECTION BOXES

329 MOTORS AND CONTROLLERS

330 LIGHTING

400 COMMAND AND SURVEILLANCE / ELECTRONICS

410 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPACES

420 NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

423 ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION AIDS AND EXTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS

430 INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS AND ALARM SYSTEMS

437 TANK LEVEL INDICATION

439 CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION

500 AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

503 PUMPS

505 PIPING

506 VENTS, SOUNDING, AND OVERFLOW ARRANGEMENTS

508 PIPING INSULATION

512 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING

521 FIREMAIN

528 SANITARY DRAINS AND DISCHARGE

529 DRAINAGE SYSTEM

532 FRESHWATER SERVICE SYSTEM

541 FUEL SYSTEM

551 COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS

555 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

561 STEERING SYSTEMS

562 RUDDERS

565 ROLL STABILIZATION SYSTEM

568 THRUSTERS

573 CARGO HANDLING SYSTEMS

581 ANCHOR HANDLING AND STOWAGE SYSTEMS

582 MOORING AND TOWING SYSTEMS

583 BOATS, BOAT HANDLING, AND STOWAGE

590 POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS

600 EQUIPMENT AND OUTFIT

602 NAMEPLATES, NOTICES AND MARKINGS

604 LOCKS, KEYS, AND TAGS

611 HULL FITTINGS

612 LIFERAILS, LIFELINES, AND STANCHIONS

613 FLAG HOISTS, FABRIC COVERS, AND CURTAINS

621 NON-STRUCTURAL BULKHEADS AND PARTITIONS

622 FLOORPLATES, LADDERS, HANDRAILS, AND HANDGRABS

624 DOORS, HATCHES AND WINDOWS

631 COATING SYSTEMS

632 SEA CHEST AND PIPE ANTI-FOULING

633 CATHODIC PROTECTION

634 DECK COVERING

640 LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS SPACES

645 PASSENGER SPACES

651 GALLEY SPACES

661 PURSER’S OFFICE

663 PILOT HOUSE, CHART AREA, SHIP’S OFFICE

664 DAMAGE CONTROL SPACES

665 ENGINE CONTROL ROOM AND ENGINEERS WORKSHOP

671 SPECIAL STOWAGE

672 STOREROOMS

690 LIFE SAVING SYSTEMS

699 RAMPS

000 GENERAL GUIDANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

001 VESSEL DESCRIPTION

This SpecificaƟon prescribes the requirements for the Motor Vessel Ranger IV, to be operated by the NaƟonal Park Service in service of Isle Royale NaƟonal Park, Michigan. The vessel will provide the crucial link between the island and the mainland United States serving as the principal vessel to ferry persons and resupply the island.

It is the intent of this SpecificaƟon, the accompanying Contract, and Contract Drawings to describe the requirements for the construcƟon of a passenger ferry built for the US Department of Interior, NaƟonal Park Service, Isle Royale NaƟonal Park (ISRO). The vessel shall be complete in all respects, fully equipped and fiƩed out in accordance with these SpecificaƟons and in compliance with all applicable requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping and the U.S.

Coast Guard. It is not the intent of this SpecificaƟon and the accompanying plans to cover every minor detail of construcƟon and equipment. Therefore, any material or parts, the omission of which would be detrimental to the seaworthiness, serviceability, classificaƟon, or endorsement of the vessel and the inclusion of which is generally accepted good shipbuilding pracƟce, shall be provided by the Contractor to the saƟsfacƟon of the NaƟonal Park Service and without increase in cost to the NaƟonal Park Service.

The vessel is to be built and operated as a U.S.-flagged and ABS-classed Passenger Ferry to meet all missions performed by Isle Royale NaƟonal Park (ISRO). The primary area of operaƟon will be Lake Superior, with occasional trips to Lake Michigan or Lake Erie for shipyard periods. The typical operaƟng season will be mid-April through mid-October, approximately 45-50 total roundtrips to and from the island per year. The ship will be moored in Houghton, MI, on the Keweenaw Canal during the winter months.

Typical Routes are:

1. Houghton, MI, through Keweenaw Waterway, to MoƩ Island and Rock Harbor.

2. Houghton, MI, through Keweenaw Waterway, to Washington Harbor.

3. Canal Cruise on Keweenaw Waterway.

Mission requirements are:

Passenger ferry service for visitors, staff, and families to/from ISRO.

Cargo transport for supplies to/from ISRO, including power boats, hand-loaded boats, passenger baggage, refrigerated/frozen foods, non-perishable foods, general cargo, construcƟon materials, and trash.

Fuel transport to ISRO, including diesel, propane, gasoline, and aviaƟon gas. Diesel shall be stored in integral tanks, and propane, gasoline, and aviaƟon gas shall be transported to ISRO in portable tanks stored/secured on the cargo deck.

The vessel shall be designed and built to meet USCG Code of Federal RegulaƟons (CFR): Title 46, Subchapter H, ABS Marine Vessel Rules, and other applicable regulaƟons and safety standards given in SecƟon 072.

The ship shall be classed for unrestricted service under ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine

Vessels with the following notaƟons ✠A1, Passenger Vessel, Great Lakes Service, Ice Class IE Ⓔ

✠AMS, HAB, and COMF.

The service life of the vessel shall be 50 years. The vessel shall be designed to ensure the safety and comfort (stability) of passengers.

005 MANUFACTURER AND VENDOR SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

All major equipment shall be able to be uninstalled, installed, maintained, and recerƟfied on the Great Lakes. It is the intent of the NaƟonal Park Service for the vessel to remain on the Great Lakes throughout the life of the vessel.

005.1 Diesel Engine Single Manufacturer

The main propulsion engines, ship service diesel generator sets, emergency diesel generator set, exhaust and aŌertreatment systems, and associated engine/generator control equipment shall all be from a single manufacturer to permit manufacturer service support and parts commonality.

Any deviaƟons from this requirement must be approved in wriƟng by the NPS.

The manufacturer of the main propulsion engines, ship service diesel generator sets, and emergency diesel generator set must have service representaƟves, either direct from the manufacturer or authorized retailers with service departments, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in the event of equipment failure. Service technicians shall be able to be in transit to the locaƟon of Ranger IV from locaƟons within the United States within 48 hours (including weekends and holidays) from the date/Ɵme of the request. The manufacturer must have replacement parts and repair components stocked within the United States and available to ship to ISRO within 24 hours’ noƟce.

005.2 Propulsion System IntegraƟon Single Vendor

The main reducƟon gears, controllable-pitch propeller systems, hybrid system components (including electric motors, transformers frequency converters, controllers, baƩery system, baƩery management system, baƩery system engineering, baƩery system interface engineering, and associated equipment), switchboards, and propulsion control system shall all be from a single vendor. The single vendor shall be selected to ensure the propulsion system, hybrid system, switchboards, and propulsion control systems can be fully integrated and that the system design meets the requirements of this Contract. Any deviaƟons from this requirement must be approved in wriƟng by the NPS.

The single vendor of the main reducƟon gears, controllable-pitch propeller systems, hybrid system components, switchboards, and propulsion control system set must have service representaƟves, either direct from the manufacturers or authorized retailers with service departments, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in the event of equipment failure. Service technicians shall be able to be in transit to the locaƟon of Ranger IV from locaƟons within the United States within 48 hours (including weekends and holidays) from the date/Ɵme of the request. The single vendor or manufacturers must have replacement parts and repair components stocked within the United States and available to ship to ISRO within 24 hours’ noƟce.

005.3 Lifesaving Equipment

The manufacturer of the Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus (IBA) shall have authorized service locaƟons within the 500 miles of ISRO Headquarters in Houghton, MI to allow for annual required cerƟficaƟons without specialized shipping requirements.

005.4 Integrated Bridge Equipment

Integrated Bridge Equipment, including pilot house consoles, radar equipment, and navigaƟon equipment shall be from a single manufacturer to the greatest extent possible to ensure the systems can be fully integrated and that the system design meets the requirement of the Contract. Any deviaƟons from this requirement must be approved in wriƟng by the NPS.

005.5 Propulsion ShaŌing

The complete propulsion system shaŌing system, including bearings and bulkhead seals, shall be designed and furnished as an integrated package by a single suppler.

005.6 DeviaƟons

Any major component that does not meet these manufacturer and vendor requirement must be approved in wriƟng by the NPS following the procedures in SecƟon 020.3 DeviaƟons of this specificaƟon.

010 PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Table 1: Main ParƟculars of the Vessel

Length Overall (LOA) 182'-6" Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP) 162’ Length on Design Load Waterline (LWL) 175’ Beam (Molded) 36' DraŌ to Design Load Water Line (DLWL) 9’ Air DraŌ (note: Limited by Portage Lake LiŌ Bridge)

61’ – 5”

Displacement at DLWL 827.5 LT Complement 7 -13 persons Passengers (minimum) 150 persons standard 200 persons emergency surge Propulsion Horsepower 1,500 bhp x 2 Service Speed Lake Superior: 14 knots w/ 15% margin for Sea

State Portage Canal: 8 knots

Bunker Fuel Oil Capacity 10,000 gal Cargo Fuel Oil Capacity 15,400 gal Fresh Water Capacity 3,600 gal Sewage Capacity 2,729 gal

The vessel shall be a monohull hybrid diesel and electric powered ferry capable of 14 knots under diesel power with a 15% sea margin, and fully electric propulsion up to 8 knots. AddiƟonally, the vessel shall be capable of hybrid ‘boost-mode’ operaƟon to combine the power output of the main diesel engines and electric motors. Use of ‘boost-mode’ would not be used in normal operaƟng condiƟons, but shall be available for situaƟonal emergency needs requiring higher speeds.

The vessel shall be all-welded steel construcƟon with transverse framing including seven (7) transverse waterƟght bulkheads extending to the Main Deck.

Main propulsion shall be provided by two main diesel engine units complemented by a PTO/PTI gearbox capable of delivering and generaƟng electric power from the drive train for storage in onboard baƩeries and driving the vessel at slow speeds (up to 8 knots) without the Main Diesels operaƟng. Ship Service electric power requirements shall be met by two independent diesel engine driven generators, one of which shall be on standby during normal operaƟons. The generators shall also be capable of charging the main baƩery bank.

The vessel shall be designed for operaƟon with an ECR-monitored machinery space with a minimum crew; however comfortable accommodaƟons are available for up to 13 crew and 5 NPS ship riders. The vessel shall be equipped with a heavy-duty deck crane, large exterior and interior cargo deck, and seaƟng for over 150 passengers.

010.1 OperaƟng Modes

The vessel shall have the following operaƟng modes depending on the mission and cargo being transported.

010.1.1 Typical Passenger and Cargo Transport

Up to 150 passengers plus officers and crew. Inside seaƟng for a minimum of 150 passengers, plus addiƟonal exterior seaƟng. Exterior cargo, comprised of powerboats, dumpsters, materials, equipment. Passenger baggage and dried foods on carts in interior cargo areas. Canoes/kayaks in interior cargo areas. Perishable foods on carts in interior refrigerated/reefer cargo areas. Up to 10,000 gallons of diesel bunkers in integral tanks. With and without up to 15,400 gallons of diesel for cargo transport in integral tanks.

Frequency: 80% of voyages

010.1.2 Surge Passenger Transport for EvacuaƟon

The vessel shall have a surge capacity only for emergency evacuaƟon when needed to transport visitors off island. During this event there will be up to 200 passengers plus the vessel’s officers and crew. Inside seaƟng shall be for 150 passengers, plus addiƟonal exterior seaƟng. Exterior deck cargo, comprised of powerboats, dumpsters, materials, and equipment. Passenger baggage and dried foods on carts shall be stored in interior cargo areas. Canoes/kayaks in interior cargo areas on top of cargo carts. Perishable foods on carts in interior refrigerated/reefer cargo areas. Up to 10,000 gallons of diesel bunkers in integral tanks. With and without up to 15,400 gallons of diesel for cargo transport in integral tanks.

Frequency: 4% of voyages

010.1.3 Gasoline, AviaƟon Gas, or Propane Transport

The vessel shall only carry up to 25 passengers plus officers and crew when carrying Gasoline, AviaƟon Gas, or Propane. This shall be up to 75 long tons of exterior cargo, comprised of DOT cerƟfied containerized fuel tanks, smaller fuel totes, propane tanks, fuel powerboats on trailers, dumpsters, materials, equipment. When carrying this cargo there shall also be carrying Passenger baggage and dried foods on carts in interior cargo areas. Perishable foods on carts in interior refrigerated/reefer cargo areas. Up to 10,000 gallons of diesel bunkers in integral tanks. With and without up to 15,400 gallons of diesel for cargo transport in integral tanks.

Frequency: 5% of voyages

010.1.4 Specialty Cargo Transport

The vessel shall only carry up to 25 passengers plus officers and crew when carrying this cargo:

Up to 50 long tons of exterior cargo, comprised of roll-on/roll-off equipment, construcƟon materials, dumpsters, and equipment. When carrying this cargo there shall also be carrying Passenger baggage and dried foods on carts in interior cargo areas. Perishable foods on carts in interior refrigerated/reefer cargo areas. Up to 10,000 gallons of diesel bunkers in integral tanks.

With and without up to 15,400 gallons of diesel for cargo transport in integral tanks.

Frequency: 3% of voyages

010.1.5 Keweenaw Canal Cruises

During these trips, the vessel shall carry up to 150 passengers plus officers and crew. Inside seaƟng for 150 passengers, plus addiƟonal exterior seaƟng. Up to 10,000 gallons of diesel bunkers in integral tanks. With and without up to 15,400 gallons of diesel for cargo transport in integral tanks.

Frequency: 7% of voyages

010.1.6 Late Season Transit

Only officers and crew. Up to 10,000 gallons of diesel bunkers in integral tanks. With and without icing.

Frequency: 1% of voyages

010.2 Loading CondiƟons

Vessel design calculaƟons shall be prepared for the following loading condiƟons.

Table 2: Loading CondiƟons for the Vessel

No. Loading condiƟons DescripƟon

1 LS Light Ship.

2 TPCT - (FLC) Full Load CondiƟon @ Typical Pax & Cargo Transport.

3 TPCT - (FLC+CF) Full Load CondiƟon with Cargo Fuel @ Typical Pax & Cargo Transport.

4 TPCT - (LLC) Light Load CondiƟon @ Typical Pax & Cargo Transport.

5 SPT - (FLC) Full Load CondiƟon @ Surge Pax Transport.

6 SPT - (FLC+CF) Full Load CondiƟon with Cargo Fuel @ Surge Pax Transport.

7 SPT - (LLC) Light Load CondiƟon @ Typical Pax & Surge Pax Transport.

8 GAPT - (FLC) Full Load CondiƟon @ Gasoline, AviaƟon Gas, or Propane Transport.

9 GAPT - (FLC+CF) Full Load CondiƟon with Cargo Fuel @ Gasoline, AviaƟon Gas, or

Propane Transport.

10 GAPT - (LLC) Light Load CondiƟon @ Gasoline, AviaƟon Gas, or Propane Transport.

11 SCT - (FLC) Full Load CondiƟon @ Specialty Cargo Transport.

12 SCT - (FLC+CF) Full Load CondiƟon with Cargo Fuel @ Specialty Cargo Transport.

13 SCT - (LLC) Light Load CondiƟon @ Specialty Cargo Transport.

14 KCC - (FLC) Full Load CondiƟon @ Keweenaw Canal Cruises.

15 KCC - (FLC+CF) Full Load CondiƟon with Cargo Fuel @ Keweenaw Canal Cruises.

16 KCC - (LLC) Light Load CondiƟon @ Keweenaw Canal Cruises.

17 LST - (FLC+ICE) Full Load CondiƟon @ Late Season Transport with Ice Load.

18 LST - (LLC+ICE) Light Load CondiƟon @ Late Season Transport with Ice Load.

19 LST - (FLC) Light Load CondiƟon @ Late Season Transport without Ice Load.

20 LST - (LLC) Light Load CondiƟon @ Late Season Transport without Ice Load.

21 Capacity Load Maximum Capacity

012 DEFINITIONS

Table 3: DefiniƟons

Owner, Owner's RepresentaƟve, NPS or NPS’s RepresentaƟve

Where the terms "Owner", "Owner's RepresentaƟve", "NPS" or "NPS’s RepresentaƟve" are used, they refer to the Unites States Department of Interior NaƟonal Park Service, or its authorized representaƟve who shall have exclusive authority to approve work performed, changes, subsƟtuƟons, etc.

Contractor or Shipyard Where the terms "Contractor" or "Shipyard" appear in this SpecificaƟon, such terms refer to the individual, firm, or corporaƟon undertaking the execuƟon of the work under the terms of the Contract.

USCG United States Coast Guard ABS American Bureau of Shipping Contract Drawings, Contract Design, Contract Guidance Drawings

Where the terms “Contract Drawings”, “Contract Design”, or “Contract Guidance Drawings” are used, they refer to the design provided as Government Furnished InformaƟon as part of this Contract.

020 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

020.1 General

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the completed vessel meets all performance specificaƟons and regulatory requirements cited in these specificaƟons and the contract documents. Any modificaƟons to the drawings necessary to obtain regulatory or classificaƟon society approval are the responsibility of the shipyard.

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing Integrated LogisƟcs Support (ILS) as required by the contract, including documentaƟon, inventory, installed weights and drawings of all provided and/or installed arƟcles, fiƫngs, equipment, materials, and supplies. The Contactor shall obtain and provide documentaƟon of all necessary inspecƟons and surveys during construcƟon. The Contractor shall provide the appropriate operaƟonal and maintenance manuals for equipment and machinery. The Contractor shall generate “as-built” drawings in accordance with the contract and provide them to the NPS.

020.2 Reference Documents

The SpecificaƟon and Contract Drawings reference various standards and regulaƟons. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of the references, the Contractor is required to meet all regulatory requirements necessary for the vessel to meet the performance specificaƟons cited in this SpecificaƟon and other contract documents whether or not they are specifically referenced.

020.2.1 Order of Precedence

In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references (other than regulatory body requirements) cited in this document, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document shall supersede applicable laws and regulaƟons unless a specific exempƟon has been obtained. Silence of one document with respect to details or requirements in another document shall not be considered an inconsistency.

020.2.2 EffecƟve Issue

The vessel as delivered shall comply with all applicable regulatory body requirements in effect at the Ɵme of the Contract Award, including regulatory body requirements formally approved and scheduled for implementaƟon prior to the scheduled delivery of the vessel. In case of conflict between regulatory body requirements and this specificaƟon, regulatory body requirements take precedence, unless the specificaƟons exceed the regulatory body requirements, in which case the specificaƟons take precedence.

Where first Ɵer references, such as industry standards or Government specificaƟons and standards are referred to, the issue or revision in effect at the Contract Award Date shall apply.

020.2.3 Contract Drawings

The Contract Drawings included with this SpecificaƟon are for guidance only. The Contractor shall be strictly liable for the professional quality and the accuracy of the Contract Design, FuncƟonal Design, ProducƟon Design, and every other type of design, drawing, specificaƟons, and technical informaƟon, which are produced by the VCM, the shipyard, or any other subcontractor for the performance of the requirements of this Contract. The Contractor shall, without addiƟonal compensaƟon, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its designs, drawings, specificaƟons, and other services to ensure that they meet the requirements of this Contract. The Contractor is strictly liable for any error that is contained in the documents even if the said error is directly or tacitly traceable to any informaƟon or document provided to the Contractor by the Government.

In addiƟon to design development required to progress from the Contract Design phase to ProducƟon Design, the following design refinements are required by the Contractor to complete the FuncƟonal Design:

1. Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) and CPP System selecƟon

2. Bow thruster size and power requirements

3. Mooring equipment sizing

4. Air condiƟoning system design

5. Ship service diesel generator sizing to accommodate design refinements

6. Equipment removal plate locaƟons and removal routes

7. Cargo securement arrangement

8. High strength bow steel

The Contractor is responsible for verifying the Contract Design and for all design refinements required to complete the FuncƟonal Design, obtaining plan approval from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for all applicable drawings, and developing all working drawings necessary for ProducƟon Design and construcƟon. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the vessel meets all performance specificaƟons and regulatory requirements cited in the contract documents. Any design departure from Contract Drawings shall require NPS approval. Any modificaƟons to the Contract Drawings or SpecificaƟon necessary to obtain regulatory or classificaƟon society approval are the responsibility of the shipyard.

Specific machinery, equipment and ouƞiƫng items idenƟfied in the SpecificaƟon or Contract Drawings by make and/or model shall be considered “brand name or equal” unless otherwise stated. If an item in this solicitaƟon is idenƟfied as "brand name or equal," the purchase descripƟon reflects the characterisƟcs and level of quality that will saƟsfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, funcƟonal, or performance characterisƟcs that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitaƟon.

To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must:

1. Meet the salient physical, funcƟonal, or performance characterisƟc specified in this solicitaƟon;

2. Clearly idenƟfy the item by:

a. Brand name, if any; and

b. Make or model number;

3. Include descripƟve literature such as illustraƟons, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descripƟve data or informaƟon available to the ContracƟng Officer; and

4. Clearly describe any modificaƟons the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitaƟon requirements. Mark any descripƟve material to clearly show the modificaƟons.

The ContracƟng Office will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of informaƟon furnished by the offeror or idenƟfied in the offer and reasonably available to the ContracƟng Office. The ContracƟng Officer is not responsible for locaƟng or obtaining any informaƟon not idenƟfied in the offer.

Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitaƟon.

The Contract Drawings and SpecificaƟon are not intended to describe every detail of construcƟon and ouƞiƫng. The Contractor shall complete the funcƟonal and producƟon designs and provide all components that are necessary for the vessel to operate as indicated in the SpecificaƟon and contract documents. The Contract Drawings provide informaƟon which, when uƟlized in conjuncƟon with the SpecificaƟon and other contract documents will result in the intended construcƟon. The phrase “as shown on the Contract Drawings” means that the stated capability or feature is required and must be provided in a manner which complies with the Contract Drawings, and which meets all other requirements of the SpecificaƟon and other contract requirements. Departures from specific details may be made, provided the general intent and compliance with the Technical SpecificaƟon requirements are maintained, and that the Contractor complies with the procedures outlined in SecƟon 020.3 DeviaƟons. The Contractor shall update or revise Contract Drawings to reflect modificaƟons or changes to the SpecificaƟon made during the FuncƟonal Design or contract.

Table 4: Contract Drawings List

Deliverable Item Number: Revision Deliverable Title

DI-004 4 DESIGN SUMMARY REPORT

DI-006 3 MASTER EQUIPMENT LIST

DI-007 2 REQUIREMENTS VERIFICATION MATRIX

DI-010 1 ABS ICE CLASS ANALYSIS

DI-011 3 HULL LINES DRAWING

DI-012 3 APPENDAGE AND CONTROL SURFACE DRAWING

DI-013 3 SPEED AND POWER REPORT

DI-014 2 SEAKEEPING PERFORMANCE REPORT

DI-015 2 MANEUVERING PERFORMANCE REPORT

DI-017 2 AIRBORNE NOISE REPORT

DI-018 2 VIBRATION REPORT

DI-019 4 INTACT AND DAMAGE STABILITY REPORT

Deliverable Item Number: Revision Deliverable Title

DI-020 2 WEIGHT CONTROL PLAN

DI-021 2 CONTRACTOR DESING WEIGHT ESTIMATE

DI-023 2 MODEL TEST REPORT

DI-025 0 ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE SUMMARY

DI-026-01 6 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

DI-026-02 3 COMPARTMENT LAYOUT DRAWINGS

DI-026-03 2 MIDSHIP SECTION DRAWING – ABS AIP

DI-026-04 2 TYPICAL SECTIONS DRAWING – ABS AIP

DI-026-05 2 SHELL EXPANSION DRAWING – ABS AIP

DI-026-05 4 SHELL EXPANSION DRAWING

DI-026-06 2 DECK AND PLATFORM DRAWING – ABS AIP

DI-026-06 3 DECK AND PLATFORM DRAWING

DI-026-07 1 SUPERSTRUCTURE DRAWING – ABS AIP

DI-026-07 2 SUPERSTRUCTURE DRAWING

DI-026-08 3 MAST AND FLAGSTAFF DRAWING

DI-026-10 4 TOPSIDE ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

DI-026-11 5 NAVIGATION LIGHTS DRAWING

DI-026-12 4 PILOT HOUSE /CHART AREA ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

DI-026-13 6 MACHINERY ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

DI-026-15 4 HANDLING SYSTEMS DRAWING

DI-026-16 7 ANCHORING AND MOORING DRAWING

DI-026-17 0 STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION GUIDANCE DRAWING

DI-027-01 4 AREA/VOLUME REPORT

DI-027-02 2 PROPULSION SYSTEM REPORT

DI-027-03 5 AUXILIARY SYSTEMS REPORT, WHICH INCLUDES:

DI-027-03-01 3 SEAWATER SERVICE INCLUDING MAIN SEAWATER SYSTEM

LAYOUT DRAWING

DI-027-03-02 3 POTABLE WATER SYSTEM DRAWING

DI-027-03-03 2 FIRE MAIN SYSTEM DRAWING

DI-027-03-04 2 LUBRICATING OIL DRAWING

DI-027-03-05 2 COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM DRAWING

DI-027-03-06 2 BALLAST SYSTEM DRAWING W/ BWTS DRAWING

DI-027-03-07 3 BILGE SYSTEM DRAWING

DI-027-03-08 3 FUEL OIL SYSTEM DRAWING

DI-027-04 5 POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS REPORT, WHICH INCLUDES:

DI-027-04-01 2 DIESEL EXHAUST & SCRUBBER SYSTEM DRAWING

DI-027-04-02 2 OILY WASTE SYSTEM DRAWING

DI-027-04-03 2 SEWAGE AND GRAY WATER SYSTEM DRAWING

DI-027-04-04 3 DECK DRAINAGE DRAWING

DI-027-05 1 AUTOMATION CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEMS REPORT

DI-029 2 STACK GAS FLOW ANALYSIS REPORT

DI-030 5 ELECTRIC POWER LOAD ANALYSIS

DI-031 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

DI-032 2 PRELIMINARY FAULT CURRENT ANALYSIS REPORT

DI-033 3 COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS MATRICES

DI-034 6 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND

REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS REPORT, WHICH INCLUDES:

DI-034-01 2 HVAC SYSTEM SCHEMATIC LAYOUT DRAWING

DI-035 76 BIDDING SPECIFICATIONS

FuncƟonal Design drawings shall meet the NaƟonal Park Service DSC Electronic Drawing Standards (EDS) 2021. Each submiƩal shall be clear, legible, and electronically developed and formaƩed (keyed/typed) unless otherwise specified. All submiƩals shall be prepared in the English language. ProducƟon Drawings do not need to meet the NPS DSC Electronic Drawing Standards.

The Contractor is responsible for providing all relevant plans, calculaƟons and documentaƟon reflecƟng the final as-built condiƟon of the vessel.

Table 5: Contract Data Requirements List

CDRL CDRL Title

CDRL-001 POST AWARD CONFERENCE AGENDA, PRESENTATIONS, AND MINUTES

CDRL-002 FUNCTIONAL DESIGN REVIEW AGENDAS, PRESENTATIONS, AND

MINUTES

CDRL-003

SHIPBUILDING PRODUCTION PROGRESS CONFERENCES AGENDAS,

PRESENTATIONS, AND MINUTES

CDRL-004 MASTER SCHEDULE

CDRL-005 REGULATORY BODY COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDANCE

CDRL-006 REGULATORY BODY COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDANCE LOG

CDRL-007 FUNCTIONAL DESIGN SUMMARY REPORT

CDRL-008 MASTER EQUIPMENT LIST/MAKER'S LIST

CDRL-009 CRITICAL AND VENDOR RECOMMENDED SPARE LIST

CDRL-010 3D HULL MODEL COMPUTER FILE

CDRL-011 SPEED AND POWER REPORT

CDRL-012 LIFECYCLE FUEL ESTIMATE AND LIFECYCLE COST SAVINGS STUDY

REPORT

CDRL-013 SEAKEEPING PERFORMANCE REPORT

CDRL-014 MANEUVERING PERFORMANCE REPORT

CDRL-015 AIRBORNE NOISE REPORT

CDRL-016 VIBRATION REPORT

CDRL-017 INTACT AND DAMAGE STABILITY REPORT

CDRL-018 WEIGHT CONTROL PLAN

CDRL-019 CONTRACTOR DESIGN WEIGHT ESTIMATE

CDRL-020 INCLINING EXPERIMENT PROCEDURES

CDRL-021 INCLINING EXPERIMENT REPORT

CDRL-022 FINAL WEIGHT REPORT

CDRL-023 TRIM AND STABILITY BOOKLET

CDRL-024 TRIM AND STABILITY COMPUTER PROGRAM

CDRL-025 BOOKLET OF TANK CAPACITY AND SOUNDING TABLES

CDRL-026 SCANTLING CALCULATIONS

CDRL-027 50-YEAR SERVICE LIFE STRUCTURAL FATIGUE ANALYSIS

CDRL-028 GROSS TONNAGE CALCULATION

CDRL-029 AREA/VOLUME REPORT

CDRL-030 PROPULSION SYSTEM REPORT

CDRL-031 PROPULSION SYSTEM ENGINEERING INTEGRATION PLAN

CDRL-032 PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS

CDRL-033 AUXILIARY SYSTEMS REPORT

CDRL-034 AUTOMATION CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEMS REPORT

CDRL-035 ENDURANCE FUEL CALCULATIONS

CDRL-036 POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS REPORT

CDRL-037 STACK GAS FLOW ANALYSIS REPORT

CDRL CDRL Title

CDRL-038 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND

REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS REPORT

CDRL-039 CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL REPORT

CDRL-040 ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE REPORT

CDRL-041 DRAWING INDEX

CDRL-042 HULL LINES DRAWING

CDRL-043 APPENDAGE AND CONTROL SURFACE DRAWING

CDRL-044 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

CDRL-045 COMPARTMENT LAYOUT DRAWINGS

CDRL-046 HULL SCANTLINGS DRAWING

CDRL-047 MIDSHIP SECTION DRAWING

CDRL-048 TYPICAL SECTIONS DRAWING

CDRL-049 SHELL EXPANSION DRAWING

CDRL-050 DECK AND PLATFORM DRAWING

CDRL-051 SUPERSTRUCTURE DRAWING

CDRL-052 MAST AND FLAGSTAFF DRAWING

CDRL-053 TOPSIDE ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

CDRL-054 NAVIGATION LIGHTS DRAWING

CDRL-055 PILOT HOUSE/CHART AREA ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

CDRL-056 LINE OF SIGHT PLAN

CDRL-057 LIFESAVING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT DRAWING

CDRL-058 MACHINERY ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

CDRL-059 PROPULSION SYSTEM INTEGRATED EQUIPMENT VENDOR DRAWINGS

CDRL-060 PROPULSION SHAFTING ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

CDRL-061 PROPELLER DRAWING

CDRL-062 PROPELLER BLADE GAUGE DRAWING

CDRL-063 FIRE CONTROL PLAN

CDRL-064 STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

CDRL-065 DAMAGE CONTROL PLAN

CDRL-066 STEERING SYSTEMS DRAWING

CDRL-067 HANDLING SYSTEMS DRAWING

CDRL-068 ANCHORING AND MOORING DRAWING

CDRL-069 EQUIPMENT REMOVAL DRAWING

CDRL-070 CARGO SECUREMENT DRAWING

CDRL-071 CRADLE ARRANGEMENT

CDRL-072 STAIRS & LADDERS

CDRL-073 DOORS, WINDOWS, HATCHES & MANHOLES

CDRL-074 CRANE FOUNDATION

CDRL-075 DRAFT MARKS AND HULL MARKINGS

CDRL-076 BUILT IN AND INDEPENDENT TANKS

CDRL-077 WELDING SCHEDULE AND SEQUENCE

CDRL-078 LIFTING PAD EYE DETAILS

CDRL-079 DOCKING PLAN

CDRL-080 SEACHEST ARRANGEMENT

CDRL-081 SEAWATER SERVICE INCLUDING MAIN SEAWATER SYSTEM LAYOUT

DRAWING

CDRL-082 POTABLE WATER SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-083 FIRE MAIN SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-084 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-085 LUBRICATING OIL DRAWING

CDRL-086 COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-087 BALLAST SYSTEM DRAWING W/ BWTS DRAWING

CDRL-088 BILGE SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-089 FUEL OIL SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-090 FILLS, VENTS, AND SOUNDS SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-091 DIESEL EXHAUST & SCRUBBER SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-092 OILY WASTE SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-093 SEWAGE AND GRAY WATER SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-094 DECK DRAINAGE DRAWING

CDRL-095 HVAC SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-096 VENTILATION SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-097 SHIP’S WHISTLE DRAWING

CDRL-098 ELECTRIC POWER LOAD ANALYSIS

CDRL-099 ELECTRIC SYSTEMS ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

CDRL-100 PRELIMINARY FAULT CURRENT ANALYSIS REPORT

CDRL-101 LIGHTING SYSTEM ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS

CDRL-102 LIGHTING SYSTEM CALCULATIONS

CDRL-103 RUNNING, SIGNAL, AND ANCHOR LIGHTS, AND SEARCHLIGHTS

DRAWING

CDRL-104 PILOT HOUSE MAIN CONSOLE (PHMC) AND BRIDGE WINGS SECTIONS AND

FACE ARRANGEMENTS, INCLUDING MAIN CONTROL CONSOLE (MCC) AND

SHIP CONTROL CONSOLE (SCC)

CDRL-105 MACHINERY CENTRALIZED CONTROL SYSTEM (MCCS) BLOCK

WIRING/SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE DESIGN

CDRL-106 PRELIMINARY MIMIC SCREENS TO BE USED IN THE MCCS

CDRL-107 INTEGRATED BRIDGE SYSTEM (IBS) TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

CDRL-108 INTEGRATED BRIDGE SYSTEM (IBS) VENDOR EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

CDRL-109 INTEGRATED BRIDGE SYSTEM (IBS) BLOCK WIRING/SYSTEM

ARCHITECTURE DRAWING

CDRL-110 CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION FOR CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS

SYSTEMS

CDRL-111 COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS MATRICES

CDRL-112 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM BLOCK WIRING

DIAGRAMS

CDRL-113 SHIPBOARD NETWORKS DRAWING

CDRL-114 NETWORK TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

CDRL-115 INTEGRATED MONITORING ALARM AND CONTROL SYSTEM (IMACS)

DRAWING

CDRL-116 GENERAL ALARM AND PA SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-117 SOUND POWERED PHONE DRAWING

CDRL-118 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-119 TANK LEVEL INDICATOR SYSTEM DRAWING

CDRL-120 ACCESS CONTROL PLAN

CDRL-121 SECURITY AND CCTV SYSTEMS DRAWING

CDRL-122 JOINER SCHEDULE

CDRL-123 PAINT SCHEDULE

CDRL-124 DECK COVERING SCHEDULE

CDRL-125 INSULATION SCHEDULE

CDRL-126 KEY AND KEYCARD TAG INDEX

CDRL-127 LIST OF LUBRICANTS

CDRL-128 DOCK AND SEA TEST AND TRIAL PLAN

CDRL-129 DOCK AND SEA TEST AND TRIAL AGENDA

CDRL-130 DOCK AND SEA TEST AND TRIAL REPORT

CDRL-131 TEST AND SURVEY REPORTS AND RESULTS

CDRL-132 COMMERCIAL TECHNICAL MANUALS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

CDRL-133 OIL MANAGEMENT PLAN

CDRL-134 OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES

CDRL-135 BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

CDRL-136 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

CDRL-137 PERIODIC SAFETY TEST PROCEDURES

CDRL-138 TIER 4 ENGINE TECHNICAL FILES

CDRL-139 CARGO LOADING PLAN

020.3 DeviaƟons

Should the Contractor desire to deviate from this SpecificaƟon and/or the Contract Drawings, they shall submit their request in wriƟng to the NaƟonal Park Service in accordance with US Federal AcquisiƟon Requirements and Contract Requirements. Each proposed deviaƟon request shall be accompanied by a detailed analysis and comparison of the equipment, material or arrangement specified, and the equipment, material or arrangement proposed, including features, dimensions, performance characterisƟcs, benefit to the Vessel Owner, and compelling reason the deviaƟon should be made. The request shall include, but is not limited to:

Desired deviaƟon Reason for the deviaƟon Detailed analysis (as stated above) Detailed analysis and idenƟficaƟon of impact on speed, maneuvering, mission supportability, draŌ, and regulatory compliance Impact on schedule Impact of regulatory review and classificaƟon SupporƟng documentaƟon (i.e., cut sheets, engineering drawings, photos, etc.)

Cost Impact CumulaƟve impact with any and all other requested deviaƟons, and/or requested and approved deviaƟons.

In the absence of compelling reasons for making the deviaƟon, the Contractor’s proposal may be denied. Approval of a deviaƟon from the SpecificaƟon shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for regulatory approval or saƟsfactory operaƟon of the vessel systems. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any cascading effects on the design as determined by the Vessel Owner and Owner’s RepresentaƟve.

The Contractor bears ulƟmate responsibility for saƟsfactory performance of all systems/arrangements impacted or affected by an approved deviaƟon as well as the operaƟon of the completed vessel, as affected by the deviaƟon.

No deviaƟons shall commence without a wriƩen approval from the NaƟonal Park Service.

If a deviaƟon is approved by the NaƟonal Park Service, it is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate with all applicable regulatory bodies and provide any addiƟonal engineering effort to meet the condiƟons of those bodies and this specificaƟon. In addiƟon, the NaƟonal Park Service approval of a deviaƟon does not consƟtute approval for any degradaƟon in vessel speed, maneuvering, mission supportability, draŌ, and regulatory compliance. The Contractor bears responsibility for ensuring that the NaƟonal Park Service approved Contractor requested deviaƟon does not result in adverse impact on the vessel or vessel performance.

The Contractor shall bear all costs associated with any requested and/or approved deviaƟons, including engineering, esƟmaƟng, administraƟve and overhead, regulatory review and approval, construcƟon and test and trials.

070 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

071 Access, Overhead and Headroom Clearances

The hull, engine, electricity, navigaƟon, and communicaƟon systems of the vessel shall be posiƟoned in such a manner that they shall be easily accessible or be easily taken out of the vessel in case of a failure. For maintenance, repair and operaƟng purposes easy access to all equipment, ouƞiƫng and engine systems on the vessel shall be provided. Removal routes shall be determined for the repair of the main equipment. Equipment and machinery shall be installed with equipment removal routes. Pipes, ducts, wireways, and other permanent fiƫngs shall be accessible for maintenance, and shall be kept clear of equipment removal routes.

VerƟcal ladders shall not be considered a means of escape from public spaces. Interior inclined ladders located in spaces where personnel may traverse beneath shall be fiƩed with a protecƟve shield to prevent debris from falling and becoming a hazard.

To the extent pracƟcable the finished ceiling height shall be 7 feet, 3 inches above Main Deck.

Minimum headroom for crew and passengers above Main Deck shall be 7 feet, 1-1/2 inches with the excepƟon of the ceiling at the forward end of the passenger compartment which shall be as shown in the drawings. DeviaƟons may be approved on a case-by-case basis.

Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees.

Means shall be provided to allow removal from the ship of propulsion motors, thruster motors, and generator rotors for periodic maintenance. Bolted equipment removal plates (BERP) or welded equipment removal plates (WERP) shall be provided for removal of engines, generators, propulsion motors, thruster motors, generator rotors, air condiƟoning and refrigeraƟon plants, and large equipment and components where the size of the item or component to be shipped or unshipped exceeds door or hatch sizes. Removal of the BERPs or WERPs shall not require the removal of other fixed ship structure. Ancillary systems shall be kept clear of BERP or WERP openings. The selecƟon of a BERP or WERP shall be based on the regularity of need for equipment removal and shall be subject to approval by the NPS or NPS RepresentaƟve. Where equipment can be expected to require removal every eight years or less, a BERP shall be used for removal.

For longer periods, a WERP may be acceptable. As a minimum, a WERP shall be provided in the Main Machinery Room. Monorails, pad eyes, and liŌing fiƫngs shall be provided and aƩached permanently to adequate structure, to permit equipment and machinery installaƟons and removals, and transport of equipment to and from workshops and shore. Tiedowns for deck cargo shall be provided. A waterƟght, reinforced soŌ patch shall also be provided in the exterior cargo deck above the Engineer’s Workshop.

Washers, dryers, hot water heaters, and other domesƟc equipment shall be capable of being removed from the ship without dismantling the equipment, joiner work, or doorways.

072 Government RegulaƟon and Other Requirements

The vessel shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the applicable requirements of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and ABS regulaƟons and receive the appropriate cerƟficaƟons.

The most recent adopted versions of regulaƟons and standards listed below shall be applied.

1. 33 CFR Subchapter O – PolluƟon

2. 33 CFR Subchapter E – Inland NavigaƟon Rules

3. 46 CFR Subchapter H – Passenger Vessels

4. 46 CFR Subchapter E – Load Line

5. 46 CFR Subchapter W – Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements

6. 49 CFR Subchapter C – Hazardous Materials RegulaƟons

7. ABS Marine Vessel Rules

8. ABS Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels – Part 5C – Chapter 7 – Vessels

Intended to Carry Passengers

9. ABS Guide for Crew Habitability on Ships

10. ABS Guide for Passenger Comfort on Ships

11. ABS Guide for the ApplicaƟon of Ergonomics to Marine Systems

12. ABS Guide for Hybrid and All-Electric Power Systems for Marine and Offshore

ApplicaƟons

13. ABS Guide for Lithium-ion BaƩeries in the Marine and Offshore Industries

14. NFPA 301 – Code for Safety to Life from Fire on Merchant Vessels

15. US Access Board Passenger Vessel Accessibility Guidelines

The hull of the Vessel shall be designed and constructed conforming to ABS Rules, with the aim of meeƟng operaƟonal and technical requirements. Design and construcƟon conformity of the Vessel to the standards, supervision and approval shall be obtained during design and ConstrucƟon phases.

073 VibraƟon and Noise

During sea trials, the Contractor shall conduct noise and vibraƟon surveys in all the spaces listed in Appendix A of the ABS Guide for Crew Habitability. All HVAC equipment shall be operaƟng normally during the trials. The noise and vibraƟon limits are given in Appendix A in accordance with ABS Guide for Crew Habitability.

The Contractor shall be responsible for locaƟng and correcƟng unsaƟsfactory vibraƟon or noise condiƟons.

Final vibraƟon and noise reading locaƟons and tesƟng condiƟons shall be subject to approval by the NPS’s RepresentaƟve.

074 Welding

All welding and welding procedures shall be in accordance with the approved procedures and current rules of the American Bureau of Shipping. Electrodes / welding wires approved by ABS shall be used for welding. The Contractor shall employ appropriate welding procedures and grounding connecƟons to preclude the possibility of anodic erosion of the hull aŌer launching.

Weld procedures shall be developed in accordance with the American Welding Society standards and all welders shall be cerƟfied to the approved procedures by either USCG or ABS.

IntermiƩent welding shall only be used where permiƩed by the classificaƟon society rules.

075 Stability

The vessel is to comply with the stability requirements 46 CFR Subchapter S and ABS Marine Vessel Rules based on the operaƟonal profile outline in SecƟon 000. The Contractor shall deliver the vessel with a stability book prepared by a Naval Architect adhering to the guidance of 46 CFR

170.110. The stability book shall be reviewed and approved by ABS on behalf of the USCG clearly defining the lightship characterisƟcs and summarizing the allowable condiƟons of operaƟon, in accordance with the requirements of the load line assignment.

The stability booklet shall at a minimum be calculated in accordance with the following secƟons of 46 CFR Subchapter S.

1. 46 CFR 170 Subpart E – Weather Criteria, 170.170

2. 46 CFR 170 Subpart E – Weather Criterion, 170.173(c)

3. 46 CFR 173 Subpart B – LiŌing, 173.005

4. 46 CFR 171 Subpart B – Passenger heel requirements, 171.050 (b)

5. 46 CFR 171 Subpart C – Damage Stability, 171.080

6. 46 CFR 28 Subpart A – Icing, 28.550(c).

The final stability calculaƟons and booklet shall be performed aŌer the inclining test has been conducted and approved. The approved lightship weight, based on the results of the inclining test, shall be used in the final stability calculaƟons. The final stability calculaƟons and booklet shall plot the above loading condiƟons against an allowable KG curve.

The Contractor shall prepare a Trim and Stability Computer Program specific to this ship and shall be provided on a memory storage device to permit determining and evaluaƟng trim and stability condiƟons with known loads and at observed draŌ mark readings and shall be consistent in all respects to the final ABS-approved Trim and Stability Booklet. The program shall include weight centers in three planes and shall be accurate throughout the range of expected trim condiƟons.

The program shall include the ability to determine the effects of localized superstructure icing as well as miscellaneous deck loads, permit the entry of soundings and tank capaciƟes, vary the fluid density for each tank independently, permit the entry of user defined weights and loads, present a graphical representaƟon of loading, and provide loading printouts. The computer program shall alert the operator when an unsafe stability condiƟon is presented. The computer program shall be provided with a user-friendly graphical interface and a separate instrucƟon manual.

078 Materials and Workmanship

The vessel is to be built in accordance with the current shipbuilding pracƟce and workmanship standard of the builder’s yard, which has been approved as required by the classificaƟon society where necessary.

The Contractor shall supply the necessary labor, material, skill, and equipment required to complete and test the construcƟon of the vessel. All materials shall be new unless specific approval to the contrary is obtained from NPS in wriƟng.

The work shall be complete in all respects. Anything inadvertently omiƩed from the Plans and this SpecificaƟon that is necessary and usual to complete a vessel, shall be supplied as a part of this Contract. Materials used and the workmanship thereon shall be of the best descripƟon and quality throughout and of adequate sizes to accomplish the purpose intended. The work, in every respect, shall be made under the supervision and to the complete saƟsfacƟon of U.S. NPS and their RepresentaƟve. All ouƞiƫng and equipment, including lifesaving and damage control equipment, required to achieve a USCG endorsement and ABS classificaƟon shall be provided by the Contractor and included with the vessel upon delivery, whether or not specified in these Technical SpecificaƟons.

The vessel shall be constructed of the best commercial marine grade materials and components.

Where corrosion resistant stainless steel (CRES) is used, it shall be ASTM A276 or A473 Class 316, passivated, unless otherwise noted herein.

Materials subject to test and inspecƟon used in the construcƟon of the vessel shall comply with the rules of the USCG.

Where fasteners, pipe, tube, sheet metal, or plates and shapes are described as being "stainless steel," marine grade 300 series stainless steel shall be used in all cases. Fasteners and piping shall be 316 or 316L stainless steel unless otherwise specifically stated in the Contract SpecificaƟon and Contract Drawings.

No product or material used in the construcƟon of the vessel may contain asbestos or lead paint.

079 Environmental CondiƟons

The equipment and system ambient working is summarized as follows, Sea water 30 ºF, 70 ºF Air outside 10 ºF, 75 ºF Air Pressure 1000 mbar RelaƟve Humidity outside 30%, 70%

Design parameters shall be selected to saƟsfy the climate suitable for the accommodaƟon and operaƟon area of the vessel.

090 SPARE PARTS, TOOLS

Spare parts and tools are to be delivered in accordance with recommendaƟons from class, authoriƟes, and suppliers for unrestricted voyage. The spare parts are to be located in suitable and well secured places. Shelves and lockers are to be arranged for the stowage of spare parts.

100 HULL STRUCTURE

100.1 General ConstrucƟon

The hull of the vessel, superstructure, deck houses and foundaƟons shall be calculated, designed, and include structural fire protecƟon in accordance with USCG and ABS Marine Vessel Rules.

Dimensional calculaƟons of hull structural members, superstructure, deck house, and foundaƟons shall be made in compliance with the ABS regulaƟons and built according to the drawings approved by ABS Marine Vessel Rules. The Contract Drawings referenced by this secƟon describe primary structure and are not intended to show all required structure. The Contractor shall be responsible for all minor structure including foundaƟons, brackeƟng, hangers, supports, framing, containment, enclosures and localized sƟffening that may be necessary but not shown by the drawings.

The Contractor shall be responsible for conducƟng a 50-year service life structural faƟgue analysis and submit to ABS for review and approval.

120 HULL

Fabricate the steel hull with minimum scantling as shown on the Contract Drawings. Provide adequate support for plaƟng during assembly and welding to minimize distorƟon. All plates shall be adequately sƟffened to prevent vibraƟon drumming with properly sized sƟffeners. If a plate exceeds distorƟon limits, addiƟonal sƟffening shall be added at no increased cost to NPS.

Transverse and longitudinal bulkheads shall be located as shown on the Contract Drawings.

120.1 Shell PlaƟng

The shell plaƟng shall be fully welded.