Draft Class C RFP - Industry Day.docx

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Draft Industry Day Copy

Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) Platform and Infrastructure Acquisition Division Detail Design and Construction of Class C Vessels

U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD) 200 Granby Street, Suite 405 Norfolk, VA 23510

MMM DD, 2025

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

(1) Block 17a: Offeror shall include its Unique Entity ID (UID) number.

(2) Block 17b: REMITTANCE ADDRESS. Payment will be made to the Financial Institution listed in the System for Award Management (SAM). To receive award Offeror must be registered in the SAM, which is available at: https://www.sam.gov

(3) Block 19 through 24: See Attachment J.9 Price Schedule.

(4) Block 25: ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA, This information will be included on the resulting contract award document.

(5) The Government plans to award multiple firm-fixed price contracts for CLIN 0001. The maximum possible award amount (Price Cap) for CLIN 0001 is $3,000,000.00 for each of the selected Phase I Preliminary/Contract Design contracts. CLIN 0002 is Not-Separately Priced (NSP) and is included in the cost of CLIN 0001. The duration of CLIN 0001 will be 18 months from the date of contract award.

(6) For OPTION CLINs 0003, 0009, 0015 - NOAA CLASS C DETAIL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, VESSEL #1 (CLIN 0003), VESSEL #2 (CLIN 0009), VESSEL #3 (CLIN 0015). The Offeror shall furnish all resources necessary to perform the Phase II Detail Design and Construction of three NOAA CLASS C Vessels at the Offeror’s facilities. The Offeror shall perform the technical, procurement, and other tasks necessary for the Detail Design and Construction of the NOAA CLASS C Vessel. The Offeror shall provide the management effort necessary to ensure the on-schedule completion of the Phase II Detail Design and Construction. The Offeror shall identify and take steps to correct all problems and potential problems arising during contract performance which could impact the on-schedule completion of the NOAA CLASS C Vessel.

(7) For OPTION CLINs 0004, 0010, 0016 - SHORE BASED SPARES, VESSEL # 1, 2, AND 3. The Offeror shall provide additional repair parts, spares, special tools, and support and test equipment as required by the Government. Orders for this effort shall be executed via bilateral contract modification. No action shall be taken by the Offeror without prior approval of the Contracting Officer (CO) or formally delegated representative. The stated material handling percentage proposed shall be applied to the estimated base amount. The material handling percentage stated in the price schedule under CLINS 0004, 0010, and 0016 includes any applicable handling charges, storage, overhead, or other costs.

(8) For OPTION CLINS 0005, 0011, 0017 - VENDOR RECOMMENDED SPARES, VESSEL #1, 2, AND 3. The Contractor shall provide vendor recommended spares in accordance with the List of Shore Based Spares, Attachment J.XYZ. The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering the vendor recommended spares coinciding with Preliminary Acceptance of each ship.

(9) For NOT TO EXCEED (NTE) CLINs 0006, 0012, 0018 - ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT

REQUIREMENTS, VESSEL # 1, 2, AND 3.

Offeror shall provide support to complete load out of Vessels (including GFE installs, yard crane support, Equipment support, foundation welding, run cable, etc.). Production, Engineering and Material Handling rates shall be submitted in Attachment J.9 Price Schedule. Support under these CLINs will be negotiated, funded and authorized on an as-needed basis. Authorizations shall be memorialized via bilateral contract modification. No action shall be taken by the Offeror without prior approval of the Contracting Officer (CO) or formally delegated representative. The stated fully burdened production and engineering rates and material handling percentage proposed shall be applied to the estimated base amounts. The material handling percentage stated in the price schedule under CLINs 0006, 0012, and 0018 includes any applicable handling charges, storage, overhead, or other costs.

(10) For NTE CLINs 0007, 0013, 0019 - SPECIAL STUDIES AND DOCUMENTATION, VESSEL # 1, 2, AND 3.

The Offeror shall provide support to determine the potential impact on new requirements (such as equipment, technology updates, regulatory changes, etc.). Production, Engineering and Material Handling rates shall be submitted in the Attachment J.9 Price Schedule. Support under this CLIN will be negotiated, funded and authorized on an as-needed basis. Authorizations shall be memorialized via bilateral contract modification. No action shall be taken by the Offeror without prior approval of the Contracting Officer (CO) or formally delegated representative. The stated fully burdened engineering rate proposed shall be applied to the estimated base amount.

(11) For OPTION CLINs 0008, 0014, 0020 - OUTFITTING ITEMS, VESSEL # 1, 2, AND 3.

The Offeror shall provide outfitting items as ordered by the Government. A representative initial outfitting list is provided as Attachment J.15 Initial Outfitting List to this solicitation. Attachment J.15 Initial Outfitting List is not intended to be all inclusive and is provided as information only. Orders for this effort shall be executed via bilateral contract modification. No action shall be taken by the Offeror without prior approval of the Contracting Officer. The stated items handling percentage proposed shall be applied to the proposed items costs. The item handling percentage stated in the price schedule under CLINSs0008, 0014 and 0020 includes any applicable handling charges, storage, overhead, or other costs.

This two-phase acquisition will be competed on a full and open basis utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.

This acquisition is limited to Offerors with shipyards (Place of Performance) domestic to the continental United States.

A firm fixed price (FFP) contract will be awarded.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 336611. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

Solicitation Inquiries shall be received no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Time, XXX YY, 202Z and must be sent to ashley.perry@noaa.gov and chris.meconnahey@noaa.gov and include the following subject description: “XXXXXXXXX”: OMAO Class C Vessels Inquiry (Name of Offeror)”

Proposals shall be submitted to both the Contracting Officer, Ashley Perry, and the Contract Specialist, Chris Meconnahey, via email at ashley.perry@noaa.gov and chris.meconnahey@noaa.gov no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Time, XXX YY, 202Z.

Pricing shall be submitted using Attachment J.9 Price Schedule.

Confidentiality Requirements and Considerations

Upon the basis of findings and determination pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 419 and as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.203 Policy and 37.204 Guidelines for determining availability of personnel, contractor personnel shall be utilized to assist the Government in the evaluation of proposals submitted in response to the Solicitation No. XYZXYZ.

All such contractor employees, in accordance with FAR 9.505-4, supporting the Detail Design and Construction of Class C Vessels acquisition, will be required to individually sign Conflict of Interest and Non-disclosure statements prior to any analyses or evaluation support. As a result, a Determinations and Findings memorandum has been approved and the solicitation will state that the Government will use non-Government personnel to conduct proposal evaluations.

The Contracting Officer will review all submitted Non-Disclosure Agreements and Conflict of Interest Certificates for possible conflicts of interest. If an actual or potential conflict of interest is found to exist, the CO, after consulting with legal counsel, will determine if recusal from participation in the selection process is necessary.

Contractor employees who will assist the Government in the evaluation of proposals submitted in response to this solicitation currently work for the following company:

ECS Federal, LLC (“ECS”) 2750 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 600 Fairfax, VA 22031

END OF SECTION B

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PART 1 – GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK

PART 2 – CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) DESCRIPTIONS

PART 3 – PHASE I STATEMENT OF WORK, PRELIMINARY/CONTRACT DESIGN AND DOCUMENTATION

PART 4 – PHASE II STATEMENT OF WORK, DETAIL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

PART 5 – STANDARD CLAUSES

PART 1 – GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required for the design, construction, testing, configuration and program management for the acquisition of up to three (3) NOAA Class C ships. A two-phased procurement approach will be utilized. Phase I includes CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002. Phase II includes CLINs 0003 through 0020.

PART 2 – CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) DESCRIPTIONS

A. Phase I - Preliminary/Contract Design

See Part 3 for further description of the Phase I SOW, including CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002.

CLIN 0001 - NOAA CLASS C PRELIMINARY/CONTRACT DESIGN AND DOCUMENTATION

The Contractor shall furnish all resources necessary to perform the Phase I Preliminary/Contract Design for the NOAA Class C ship(s) at the Contractor’s facilities.

The Contractor shall perform the Preliminary/Contract Design for the NOAA Class C ship, including engineering analyses, tradeoff studies, and engineering and design documentation defining preliminary and contract designs.

The Contractor shall provide the management effort necessary to ensure the on-schedule completion of the Preliminary/Contract Design. The Contractor shall identify and take steps to correct all problems and potential problems arising during contract performance.

At the end of the period of performance for Phase I as specified in Section E, the Contractor shall deliver a complete price and technical proposal for Phase II that is consistent with the requirements of Phase II Section L and the Phase I Contract requirements.

CLIN 0002 - DATA FOR CLIN 0001

Data shall be prepared in accordance with this Contract; the Statement of Requirements (SOR), Attachment J.1; Scientific Mission Systems Specification, Attachment J.4; and the Phase I Data Requirements List (DRL), Attachment J.2. This item is not separately priced (NSP).

B. Phase II - Detail Design and Construction

See Part 4 for further description of the Phase II SOW, including CLINs 0003 through 0020 if option(s) is (are) exercised and/or order(s) is (are) placed.

CLIN 0003 (OPTION), CLIN 0009 (OPTION), AND CLIN 0015 (OPTION) - NOAA CLASS C DETAIL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, SHIPS 1, 2, AND 3.

The Contractor shall furnish all resources necessary to perform the Phase II Detail Design and Construction of the NOAA Class C ship(s) at the Contractor’s facilities. Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

1. The Schedule (excluding the specifications).

2. Representations and other instructions.

3. Contract clauses.

4. Regulatory Body Requirements

5. Other documents, exhibits, and attachments in the following order of precedence:

a. SOR, Attachment J.1

b. All other J attachments

c. First tier references.

d. Subtier references.

6. Contractor’s Phase II Proposal.

a. Contractor’s proposal in response to Solicitation Number xxxx dated xxxx and responses dated xxxxx and xxxxx are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this contract. In case of conflict between the Contract (and associated Attachments/References/etc) and the Contractor’s Phase II proposal, the Contract takes precedence over the Contractor’s Phase II proposal. Where Contractor’s Phase II proposal exceeds the Contract requirements, the Contractor’s Phase II proposal requirements take precedence.

7.

8. All other documents, exhibits, and attachments

NOTES:

· Silence of one document with respect to details or requirements in another document shall not be construed against such detail or requirement.

· Where first tier references (as defined in the SOR) cited herein use the terms “should”, “recommended” or other similar terms, such terms shall be interpreted as mandatory.

· In case of conflict between Regulatory Body requirements, and other specific requirements of the resulting contract, Regulatory Body requirements shall take precedence over the contracte requirements. When the Contractor identifies such a conflict, the Contractor shall notify the Government of the conflict and propose a method of compliance with the Regulatory Body requirements. Where Contract requirements exceed Regulatory Body requirements, no conflict exists and the specific Contract requirements take precedence.

The Contractor shall perform the technical, procurement, and other tasks necessary for the Design and Construction of the NOAA Class C vessels. The Contractor shall provide the management effort necessary to ensure the on-schedule completion of the design and construction activities. The Contractor shall identify and take steps to correct all problems, including reasonable steps to prevent the occurrence of reasonably foreseeable problems, arising during contract performance which could impact the on-schedule completion of the NOAA Class C vessels.

Data shall be prepared in accordance with this Contract, and as instructed in the Phase II Data Requirements List (DRL), Attachment J.3. The Contractor shall prepare engineering, production, logistic support, and test and trial documentation which meet the requirements of this Contract and its attachments. The Contractor shall verify that the final technical data deliverables, in accordance with DRL, Attachment J.3, accurately reflect the ships as delivered and as modified under this Contract at the conclusion of the Warranty Period. These items are NSP.

CLIN 0004 , CLIN 0010 , AND CLIN 0016 – SHORE BASED SPARES FOR CLIN 0003, CLIN 0009, AND CLIN 0015 IF OPTION(S) IS (ARE) EXERCISED

The Contractor shall provide shore-based spares in accordance with the List of Shore Based Spares, Attachment XYZ. The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering the shore-based spares coinciding with Preliminary Acceptance of each ship.

The Contractor shall provide spare and repair parts, special tools, and test equipment in accordance with the requirements herein.

CLIN 0005, CLIN 0011, AND CLIN 0017 - VENDOR RECOMMENDED SPARES FOR CLIN 0003, CLIN 0009, AND CLIN 0015 IF OPTION(S) IS (ARE) EXERCISED

The Contractor shall provide vendor recommended spares in accordance with the List of Shore Based Spares, Attachment J.XYZ. The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering the vendor recommended spares coinciding with Preliminary Acceptance of each ship.

CLIN 0006, CLIN 0012, AND CLIN 0018 - LABOR AND MATERIAL FOR ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR CLIN 0003, CLIN 0009, AND CLIN 0015 IF OPTION(S) IS (ARE) EXERCISED

In accordance with the clause entitled "ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS" under Section H of this Contract, the Contractor shall provide approximately 500 man-hours of production support labor and $25,000 of material per ship to perform Additional Government Requirements in support of the NOAA Class C ship(s). These services are defined as any work authorized by the Contracting Officer that is required to support the NOAA Class C ship(s). Orders for this effort will be placed in accordance with the general requirements in Section H of this Contract entitled “ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS”. The Contractor shall complete the table for fully loaded production rates and material handling rates under Section B, Note E.

CLIN 0007, CLIN 0013, AND CLIN 0019 - SPECIAL STUDIES & DOCUMENTATION FOR CLIN 0003, CLIN 0009, AND CLIN 0015 IF OPTION(S) IS (ARE) EXERCISED

In accordance with the clause entitled "SPECIAL STUDIES & DOCUMENTATION" under Section H of this contract, the Contractor shall provide approximately 500 man-hours of engineering labor and $5,000 of material to perform Special Studies & Documentation in support of the NOAA Class C ship(s). Special Studies & Documentation is defined as any work authorized by the Contracting Officer that is required to support the NOAA Class C ship(s). Orders for this effort will be placed in accordance with the general requirements in Section H of this Contract entitled “SPECIAL STUDIES & DOCUMENTATION”. The Contractor shall complete the table for fully loaded engineering rates and material handling rate under Section B, Note F.

CLIN 0008 (PIO), CLIN 0014 (PIO), AND CLIN 0020 (PIO) – OUTFITTING MATERIAL FOR CLIN 0003, CLIN 0009, AND CLIN 0015 IF OPTION(S) IS (ARE) EXERCISED

The Contractor shall provide Outfitting Material as identified by the Government. The term "Outfitting Material" shall mean the collection of portable equipment, tools, furnishings, and supplies required to make the vessel fully equipped for its crew and operational for its designated mission.

The Contractor shall accomplish the receipt, inspection, identification, segregation, marking, packaging, packing and storage as specified in SOW Section C-3.2.083b.

PART 3 – PHASE I STATEMENT OF WORK, PRELIMINARY/CONTRACT DESIGN AND DOCUMENTATION

Applicable to CLINs 0001 and CLIN 0002

C-3.1.042a. CONFERENCES AND REVIEWS

C-3.1.042a.1 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (PAC)

The Contractor shall conduct a Post Award Conference (PAC) within thirty (30) days of award of Phase I. The Contractor shall hold the PAC at the Contractor’s facility. The purpose of the PAC is to (1) review the contract and technical requirements, (2) review the schedule requirements including the schedule of conferences, reviews, and meetings, and (3) discuss the roles and working relationships between the Contractor and the Government. Representatives from each engineering and design firm on the Contractor’s team shall attend. The Contractor shall prepare Post Award Conference Agenda, Presentation and Minutes (DI-001).

C-3.1.042a.2 IN-PROCESS DESIGN REVIEW (IPDR)

The Contractor shall conduct at least two (2) IPDRs prior to the Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Preliminary Design is the period prior to PDR where the Contractor develops the functional baseline.

The Contractor shall conduct at least two (2) IPDRs prior to the Contract Design Review (CDR). Contract Design is the period following the PDR where the Contractor develops the allocated baseline and includes the final design process(s) leading to successful completion of Phase I.

Each IPDR shall be scheduled to present to the Government the results of each cycle of the Contractor’s design process.

The Contractor shall hold IPDRs at the Contractor’s facility on dates acceptable to the Government. The Contractor’s design agent (if used) shall attend the IPDRs, PDR, and CDR. Representatives from each single-system vendor (SSV) shall attend virtually or in person at the discretion of the Contractor. The Contractor shall prepare In-Process Design Review Agendas, Presentations and Minutes (DI-002).

C-3.1.042b.1. PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW (PDR)

The PDR shall demonstrate the readiness of the Contractor’s design and selected technologies for proceeding into the Contract Design phase. The Contractor shall present the Preliminary Design at the time of their choosing. The Contractor shall present the PDR after the following conditions are met:

1. A letter of intent with the model test basin and the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) vendor (if different) with dates to support Contract Design is presented to the Government.

2. Locations of sonar installation areas and associated mission sensor equipment are identified to support CFD Analysis and model testing.

3. Machinery drawings based on the assumed resistance.

4. Predicted Sonar Self-Noise levels.

5. Equipment selection rationale for the critical items identified in the Master Equipment List.

6. The following Data items reflect architectures that are nearing completion and are consistent among themselves:

a. General Arrangement Drawing

b. Machinery Arrangement Drawing

c. Topside Arrangement Drawing

d. Preliminary Contract Design Weight Estimate (CDWE)

e. Intact and Damage Stability Report

f. Hull Lines Drawing

g. Speed and Power Report

h. Dynamic Positioning System Performance Report

i. Maneuvering Performance Report

j. Midship Section Drawing

k. Propulsion System Report

l. Automation Control and Monitoring Systems Report

m. Master Equipment List (MEL)

n. Electric Power Load Analysis (EPLA)

o. Electrical System One-Line Diagram

p. Scientific Electronic Systems Arrangement Drawing

q. Handling System and Scientific Package Deployment Drawing

r. Auxiliary Systems Report

s. Pollution Control Systems Report

t. Seakeeping Performance Report

The Contractor shall prepare Preliminary Design Review Agendas, Presentations and Minutes (DI-003). The Contractor shall prepare a Preliminary Design Review Report (DI-004) demonstrating the results of Preliminary Design.

C-3.1.042b.2. CONTRACT DESIGN REVIEW (CDR)

The CDR shall demonstrate the Contractor’s design has completed the Phase I design process. The Contractor shall present the Contract Design at the time of their choosing, at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of Phase I. The Contractor shall present the CDR after the following conditions are met:

1. CFD Analysis and Model Testing are complete and results are incorporated into the Contract Design.

2. Final locations of sonar installation areas and associated mission sensor equipment.

3. Final predicted Sonar Self-Noise levels.

4. equipment selection rationale for the final selection of all items identified in the Master Equipment List.

5. The following Data items reflect final architectures that are completed and are consistent amongst themselves:

a. General Arrangement Drawing

b. Machinery Arrangement Drawing

c. Topside Arrangement Drawing

d. Contract Design Weight Estimate (CDWE)

e. Intact and Damage Stability Report

f. Hull Lines Drawing

g. Speed and Power Report

h. Dynamic Positioning System Performance Report

i. Maneuvering Performance Report

j. Contract Design Ship Structural Drawings

k. Propulsion System Report

l. Automation Control and Monitoring Systems Report

m. Master Equipment List (MEL)

n. Electric Power Load Analysis (EPLA)

o. Electrical System One-Line Diagram

p. Bubble Sweepdown Computational Fluid Dynamics Report

q. Scientific Electronic Systems Arrangement Drawing

r. Handling System and Scientific Package Deployment Drawing

s. Auxiliary Systems Report

t. Pollution Control Systems Report

u. Seakeeping Performance Report

The Contractor shall prepare Contract Design Review Agendas, Presentations and Minutes (DI-005). The Contractor shall prepare a Contract Design Review Report (DI-006) demonstrating the results of Contract Design.

C-3.1.042d. PHASE I SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall prepare a Phase I Master Schedule (DI-007) describing the Preliminary/Contract Design effort. The Contractor shall integrate the overall design process and periods of each design cycle into the schedule. The Contractor shall align conferences and reviews in accordance with the contract to the design process. The Contractor shall identify when the submission of Data Items is due to the Government in accordance with Phase I Preliminary/Contract Design Data Items, Attachment J.2. Changes from the proposal or from the previous submissions shall be identified.

C-3.1.042e. MASTER EQUIPMENT LIST (MEL)

The Contractor shall prepare a Master Equipment List (MEL) (DI-008). The MEL shall include and annotate all Non-Critical Equipment and Critical Equipment. The equipment selections shall be annotated as Non-Critical or Critical.

The following items shall be identified by the Contractor by make and model number and shall be considered Non-Critical Equipment:

1. Air Conditioning (A/C) plants

2. Refrigeration Plants

3. Harmonic Filters (if provided)(data for space and weight reservation only)

4. Phase Shifting Transformers (if provided)

5. Watermakers

6. Air Compressors

7. Purifiers

8. Oil Water Separator

9. Oil Content Monitor

10. Propulsion Shafting

11. Line Shaft, Thrust and Waterborne Bearings (if provided)

12. Pumps and fans (greater than 10 HP)

13. Steering Gear

14. VCHT

15. Sewage Treatment Plant

16. Anchor Windlass

17. Life rafts

18. Rescue Boat and Davit

19. Work Boat and Davit

20. Ship Mooring Winches and Capstans

21. Uninterruptible Power Supply Units

22. Ballast Water Treatment Equipment

23. Incinerator

24. Impressed Cathodic Protection System

The following items shall be identified by the Contractor by make and model number and shall be considered Critical Equipment:

1. Machinery Centralized Control System (MCCS) Major Components and Consoles

2. Diesel Generator Sets

3. Propulsion Motors

4. Propulsion Transformers

5. Steerable Propulsion Thrusters (if provided)

6. Propulsion Variable Speed Drives

7. Switchboards

8. Thruster(s)

9. Thruster Motor(s)

10. Thruster Variable Speed Drive(s)

11. Cranes

12. Overboard Handling Equipment

13. Oceanographic Winches

14. Dynamic Positioning System (DPS)*

15. Controllers for the Fire Alarm System and Fire Suppression System

16. Integrated Bridge System Major Components and Consoles*

17. SES Equipment*

*Note: Identified by make and model in the SOR, Attachment J.1 and/or Scientific Mission Systems Specification, Attachment J.4.

The equipment listed in the Phase I MEL will become the equipment listed in the Phase II Master Equipment List (MEL), and will be subject to configuration management during Phase II. Any Contractor-proposed changes to Non-Critical Equipment during Phase II shall be made via the Equivalency Request process. Contractor-proposed changes to Critical Equipment during Phase II shall be via the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process.

C-3.1.042f. EQUIVALENT EQUIPMENT

During Phase I, the Contractor may propose an alternative to any item identified by manufacturer's make and model number in the SOR, Attachment J.1 and/or Scientific Mission Systems Specification, Attachment J.4 and identified in the Equipment Salient Characteristics, Attachment J.5, by preparing an Equivalent Equipment Substitution Request (DI-009) in writing to the Government for approval.

C-3.1.042h. COST ESTIMATES

The Contractor shall prepare Cost Estimates (DI-010) that represent the Contractor’s best current estimate of the complete cost for Phase II. The Cost Estimate will be viewed solely by the Government and will take into account (not in any order):

1. Labor hours - engineering, production, management, design agent (if used), and other trades as necessary

2. Labor rates - engineering, production, management, design agent (if used), and other trades as necessary

3. Material costs including subcontractors

4. General and Administrative (G&A)

5. Facilities Capital Cost of Money (FCCM)

6. Profit margin

C-3.1.042i. ANNUAL FUEL AND LIFE CYCLE COST REPORT

The Contractor shall prepare an Annual Fuel and Life Cycle Cost Report (DI-011) identifying planned features, including equipment selection and their potential savings regarding energy efficiencies, fuel consumption and maintenance, and operational features based on the operating profile provided in the SOR, Attachment J.1. In addition to the savings analysis, the report shall include an estimate of overall annual fuel and diesel exhaust fluid consumption for one year based on the annual operating profile provided.

The Contractor shall incorporate Energy Saving Devices (ESDs) and/or energy saving measures to reduce the ship’s fuel consumption on the design. The ESDs and/or energy saving measures shall be readily available for integration and be non-developmental items.

The Contractor shall consider maintenance and operational features, including corrosion control, to reduce maintenance and manpower effort required without degrading operational readiness. The Contractor shall provide the following data for each piece of equipment listed below: a time or hours based overhaul schedule; cost estimate for the overhauls and an equipment life expectancy.

1. Main Engines (each model if different)

2. Generator

3. Propulsion Motors

4. Thruster (if provided)

5. Trawl Winches

6. Main Crane

C-3.1.042j. NOTIONAL PHASE II SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall prepare a Notional Phase II Schedule (DI-012) identifying the major Phase II design and production milestones and the build strategy through module identification and erection sequencing.

C-3.1.060 NOAA CLASS C SPECIFICATION REVIEW

The Contractor shall review the SOR, Attachment J.1 and Scientific Mission Specification, Attachment J.4, and shall prepare the NOAA Class C Specification Review Report (DI-013) in accordance with the Specification Review Form, Attachment J.4.

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive and fully integrated review of the SOR, Attachment J.1 and Scientific Mission Specification, Attachment J.4 and provide the following:

1. Expansion of detail addressing design solutions, system configuration, and hardware selections required to meet the SOR, Attachment J.1, Scientific Mission Specification, Attachment J.4, and regulatory body requirements, including system descriptions and salient characteristics Attachment J.5. Additional Contractor-identified makes and models shall only be identified in the MEL.

2. Errors, omissions, and inconsistencies shall be identified.

C-3.1.070a. HULL FORM, APPENDAGES, AND HYDRODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE

1. The Contractor shall prepare a Hull Lines Drawing and 3D Model of Hull Form (DI-014) depicting their proposed hull form. If an existing design is utilized, the Contractor shall identify the origin of the existing design and show the proposed modifications. The Contractor, with their SES SSV, shall consider the location of the sensors during development of the hull form, appendages and hull openings. The Hull Lines Drawing shall become Attachment J.XYZ and will be subject to configuration management during Phase II. The Contractor shall prepare an Appendage and Control Surface Drawing (DI-015).

2. The Contractor shall perform a speed and power analysis consisting of the powering characteristics of the hull form selected at the full load condition. The analysis shall demonstrate that the hull form selected can achieve the requirements in the SOR, Attachment J.1. The analysis shall include calculations of total ship’s resistance and powering characteristics with and without service life allowance. The Contractor shall prepare a Speed and Power Report (DI-016) to document the results of the analysis.

3. The Contractor shall perform a seakeeping performance analysis for all criteria for the full load condition and the arrival condition in accordance with the SOR, Attachment J.1, including operability indices. The analysis shall include calculations for the full load condition and the arrival condition with and without the roll stabilization system. The analysis shall include calculations used to size the roll stabilization system. The Contractor shall prepare a Seakeeping Performance Report (DI-017) to document the results of the analysis.

4. The Contractor shall perform a maneuvering performance analysis. The maneuvering analysis shall provide calculations and evaluations of maneuvering characteristics including steady turning diameter, directional stability, and course keeping (zigzags) to show compliance with the SOR, Attachment J.1. The Contractor shall prepare a Maneuvering Performance Report (DI-018) to document the results of the analysis.

5. The Contractor shall perform a DPS Performance Analysis. The DPS performance analysis shall provide calculations of dynamic positioning characteristics including position keeping and tracklining at the full load condition with service life allowance to show compliance with the SOR, Attachment J.1. The Contractor shall prepare a Dynamic Positioning System Performance Report (DI-019) to document the results of the analysis.

6. The Contractor shall perform a Bubble Sweepdown (BBSWD) Analysis to validate that the proposed hull form provides the desired BBSWD performance. The Contractor shall follow a two-stage (flight) analysis approach, and provide all corresponding deliverables, as follows:

· Flight 1: Steady-State (Calm Water) CFD Analysis. The Contractor shall perform a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis in a static, calm water condition to establish a verifiable baseline. The influence of dynamic effects shall be approximated by proxies, such as analyzing the hull at various vessel pitch angles (e.g., +/- four (4) degrees in one (1) degree increments).

· Flight 2: Dynamic (In-Waves) CFD Analysis. The Contractor shall subsequently perform a time-domain analysis to assess performance under more realistic operational conditions. This analysis shall evaluate BBSWD performance in simulated operational sea states at a series of differing vessel speeds and headings, as defined in the SOR (Attachment J.1).

· The analyses described above shall be conducted for the vessel with the retractable keel/centerboard in both the fully retracted and representative deployed positions to characterize its impact on BBSWD performance.

· The Contractor shall prepare a comprehensive Bubble Sweepdown Performance Report (DI-020) to document the assumptions, methodologies and results of all analyses. The report shall include a clear justification for the chosen methodologies, a comparative assessment of the results from the Steady-State and Time-Domain analyses, clear visualizations, an assessment of design trade-offs (e.g., resistance vs. BBSWD), and a preliminary proposal for a model test campaign designed to validate the key findings.

C-3.1.070b. REGULATORY BODY CORRESPONDENCE

The Contractor shall prepare copies of all Regulatory Body Communications and Correspondence (DI-021) between the Contractor and regulatory bodies where communication and correspondence takes place between the Contractor and subcontractor (including any design agents or SSVs) and regulatory bodies.

The Contractor and subcontractors (including design agents and/or SSVs) shall use ABS MyFreedom Client for the submission of all drawings and plans that require ABS review and approval. NOAA shall be designated as the ship owner and granted the highest level of oversight access for the Program including all Contractor and subcontractor submittals and transmissions to ABS, ABS responses, and other outstanding technical comments. The highest level of oversight access is the level which corresponds to the most visibility of data, including email notification for transmittals and approvals as well as drawing download capability. Should a new regulatory body website be set up during this Contract, the Government shall be granted the same level of access. The Contractor shall prepare a Regulatory Body Communications and Correspondence Log (DI-022) including design agents and SSV(s) related submittals.

C-3.1.073a. NOISE CONTROL CONSULTANT

The Contractor shall select and obtain the services of a Noise Control Consultant. The Contractor is prohibited from acting as the Noise Control Consultant. The Noise Control Consultant shall have a minimum of five (5) years of corporate experience in oceanographic ship noise analysis and the development of the acoustic designs and treatments. The acoustic designs and treatments will address minimizing ship’s noise, including self-noise impacting the operation of scientific systems, radiated noise, airborne and structure-borne noise impacting habitability, and vibration.

C-3.1.073b. ACOUSTIC NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL

The Contractor/Noise Control Consultant shall establish and maintain an overall ship's noise control program. Noise and vibration reports shall identify all noise requirements, quality assurance, inspection, testing, noise surveys and verification procedures that will be utilized during Phase II. All treatments and verification procedures shall be specified in the NOAA Class C Specification Review Report. The Contractor/Noise Control Consultant shall conduct the following noise and vibration analyses:

1. The Contractor/Noise Control Consultant shall perform an airborne noise analysis for each space for which there is a noise requirement. The Contractor shall identify all noise sources and transmission paths. The Contractor/Noise Control Consultant shall identify noise control measures to be incorporated including acoustic treatments, equipment mounting, and compartment separation. The analysis shall be performed in accordance with SNAME 3-37, Design Guide for Shipboard Airborne Noise Control, and its Supplement. The Contractor shall prepare an Airborne Noise Report (DI-023).

2. The Contractor/Noise Control Consultant shall perform a sonar self-noise analysis to demonstrate that the underwater noise at the scientific transducer locations meets the requirements. The analysis shall address machinery, propellers, flow noise from the hull and appendages, and bubble sweepdown by way of transducers. The Contractor/Noise Control Consultant shall identify noise control measures to be incorporated into the contract during Phase II including acoustic treatments, equipment and system design specifications, equipment and piping mounting, and machinery-transducer separation. The Contractor shall prepare a Sonar Self-Noise Report (DI-024).

3. The Contractor/Noise Control Consultant shall perform an underwater radiated noise analysis to demonstrate the radiated noise signature will be met. The Contractor/Noise Control Consultant shall describe the predicted underwater radiated noise levels to be obtained and explain how noise requirements will be met including treatments to be used. The Contractor shall prepare an Underwater Radiated Noise Report (DI-025).

4. Longitudinal, torsional, and lateral propulsion shafting vibration shall meet the acceptability constraints of Sections 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 of SNAME T&R Bulletin 2-29a. Analyses shall be performed by the Contractor during design and after construction to assess vibration of the hull girder, masts, A Frames, cranes, other above deck structures, and the superstructure. The Contractor shall perform vibration analyses during design and as necessary after construction to ensure the propulsion system vibration requirements are met.

The Contractor/Noise Control Consultant shall perform a vibration analysis to determine the natural frequencies of the hull, superstructure, and mast and their relationship to shaft and blade rate forces and other impulse forces. The Contractor/Noise Control Consultant shall identify vibration treatments to be used including machinery resilient mounts, piping hangers, flexible hoses, and structural damping. The Contractor shall prepare a Vibration Report (DI-026).

Where design detail is insufficient, empirical data and vendor-supplied information may be used to develop the noise control program and related analyses. The Contractor shall include this data in the affected reports.

C-3.1.079 STABILITY

The Contractor shall prepare an Intact and Damage Stability Report (DI-027) to demonstrate compliance with the SOR, Attachment J.1 and regulatory body requirements at full load, mid-voyage, arrival, and capacity loading conditions, with roll stabilization system operation, with service life allowances for weight and center of gravity (KG), and with and without predicted ice loading. All loading conditions shall be evaluated with both full scientific load and no scientific load.

C-3.1.080 SHORE BASED SPARES

The Contractor shall prepare a Shore Based Spares List (DI-028) with the items identified on Shore Based Spares List, Attachment J.XYZ. The Government will provide the Contractor with a selection of items from the list of manufacturer-recommended shore-based spares no later than 45 days prior to the submission deadline for the Phase II proposal for the Contractor to use in its pricing for CLINs 0004, 0010, and 0016. This list will become Attachment J.XYZ to the Phase II contract after award. The Government may add new items, increase or decrease the quantity as deemed necessary.

C-3.1.096 WEIGHTS

The Contractor shall prepare a Weight Control Plan (DI-029) describing the approach, procedures, and organizational controls to be implemented to ensure compliance with the weight, KG, trim, and list requirements. Weight reporting shall be in accordance with Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) Recommended Practice M-7, 2017: Weight Control Technical Requirements for MSC and Similar Ships, Commercial Ships And Other Small Craft.

The Contractor shall prepare a Contractor Design Weight Estimate (DI-030) for the ship. The weight estimate shall include weight and KG margins and service life allowance. Total design and building weight and KG margins shall be at least 9% lightship weight (1.4% for use during preliminary/contract design and 7.6% for use during detail design and construction) and 7.8% lightship KG (4.8% for use during the preliminary/contract design and 3.0% for use during detail design and construction). Contract modification margin of 0.7% of lightship weight and 0.5% of lightship KG shall be included in weight estimates. The weight estimate shall include the weight and moment estimates for all components and material of the ship and their overall effect on the ship's displacement, centers of gravity, draft, list, and trim. The weight estimates shall be refined and updated throughout the Phase I effort and shall be reflected in the completed Contract Design (CD).

C-3.1.098a. MODEL TESTING

The Contractor shall prepare a Model Test Program Plan (DI-031).

The Contractor shall conduct the following model tests (including construction of all hull and propeller models):

1. Bare hull resistance Effective Horsepower (EHP) tests

2. Bilge keel and propulsion appendage alignment flow tests

3. Appended resistance EHP tests

4. Wake survey tests

5. Stock propulsor(s) self-propulsion Shaft Horsepower (SHP) tests

6. Design propeller open water

7. Design propeller self-propulsion SHP

8. Seakeeping/Roll Decay (please define)

In addition, the Contractor shall perform the following tests:

1. Propulsor Cavitation Performance Tests to verify cavitation performance via scale model tests. The Contractor shall conduct tests at simulated sustained speed conditions, with the propulsor operating within the appropriate wakefield. The Contractor shall obtain photographic and video records and sketches of the variations in blade surface, tip vortex, and hub vortex cavitation (if applicable) as the blades pass through the prescribed wake. In addition, the Contractor shall construct an inception diagram (cavitation bucket) for the propulsor by varying test section speed, test section pressure, and shaft speed to determine the onset (inception) of leading edge pressure and suction side cavitation, as well as back bubble cavitation.

2. Propulsor Cavitation Erosion Tests at simulated conditions corresponding to 100% maximum continuous rating (MCR) and RPM with the ship at its minimum operating draft.

3. Bubble Sweepdown Flow Visualization Model Tests at sustained speed at the full load condition without service life allowance and at the mid-voyage condition without service life allowance with flow streamline initiation points defined in accordance with the SOR, Attachment J.1. Bubble Sweepdown Flow Visualization Model Tests shall use a water soluble dye to visualize streamlines. The Contractor shall determine the effects of four (4) degrees pitch during flow visualization model tests with water soluble dye at the sustained speed. The ship model shall be fixed in pitch and heave for the Flow Visualization Model Tests.

The Contractor shall prepare a Model Test Report (DI-032) for each test identified, including but not limited to analysis, findings, and decisions on the hull form, hydrodynamics, appendages, and performance, supported by model testing that will be incorporated into the NOAA Class C Specification Review Report.

The Contractor shall prepare Model Test Video and Photographs (DI-033) of the model(s) during model testing.

The Contractor shall maintain and warehouse all models and test articles used in testing until award of Phase II. The winning Phase II bidder shall maintain and warehouse all models and test articles used in testing until the end of Phase II contract. The Contractor shall provide forty-five (45) days notification for each model test event.

C-3.1.098b. ANCHOR HANDLING, MISSION DECK EQUIPMENT HANDLING, AND PILOT HOUSE MOCKUP PLAN

The Contractor shall prepare an Anchor Handling, Mission Deck Equipment Handling, and Pilot House Mockup Plan (DI-034) for the Phase II development of models and mockups used to validate the Anchor Handling system design, the Mission Deck Equipment Handling system(s) design including trawl system, and full scale validation of the Pilot House arrangements including all furnishings and consoles.

C-3.1.100a. GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS

The Contractor shall prepare an Area/Volume Report (DI-047-01) for all compartments, tanks, and external working deck areas.

The Contractor shall prepare a General Arrangement Drawing (DI-035-01) including all deck plans, inboard/outboard profiles, fore and aft outboard views, and topside views. The General Arrangement Drawing will be subject to configuration management during Phase II.

The Contractor shall prepare Compartment Layout Drawings (DI-035-02) showing the compartment arrangement with major equipment and outfitting for each space except tanks, voids, and machinery spaces.

C-3.1.100b. STRUCTURES

The Contractor shall prepare drawings presenting the structural arrangement of the ship. The drawings shall show the structural scantlings including material type, plate thickness, stiffener profiles, and transverse frame and longitudinal girder sizes. The structural drawings shall:

1. Be of a scale maximized, to the extent possible, to fit onto the specified drawing size sheet.

2. Contain whole views (i.e. profile(s); deck plans). Local detailed views shall be used as necessary to show important design features.

3. Indicate frame numbers and show web frame locations.

4. Show frame markings on the centerline and baseline of all views.

5. Indicate Watertight Bulkheads (WTB) on all views.

6. Indicate allowable deck loading for all exterior decks.

Views shall include significant structure, plate thicknesses, bottom, side, decks, platforms, flats, bulkhead and superstructure plate stiffeners, transverse frames, longitudinal, girders, pillars/stanchions, and structural openings, as appropriate to the view.

The Contractor shall prepare the following structural drawings which shall be consistent with weight estimates and regulatory body requirements:

1. Midship Section Drawing (DI-035-03)

2. Typical Sections Drawing (DI-035-04)

3. Shell Expansion Drawing (DI-035-05)

4. Deck and Platform Drawing (DI-035-06)

5. Superstructure Drawing (DI-035-07)

The Contractor shall include the structural calculations necessary to substantiate the scantlings and other details within the drawings.

The Contractor shall submit these drawings to ABS for review. Resolution of ABS preliminary review comments shall be reflected in the final submittal of the structural drawings and calculations as applicable.

C-3.1.170 MAST AND FLAGSTAFF

The Contractor shall prepare a Mast and Flagstaff Drawing (DI-035-08) depicting the details of the main mast, fore mast, and the flagstaff. The Contractor shall include the structural calculations necessary to substantiate the details within the drawing.

C-3.1.200 PROPULSION

The Contractor shall develop the design of the propulsion system and prepare a Propulsion System Report (DI-047-02) with supporting calculations. The Contractor shall perform a harmonic analysis and sub-transient reactance calculations and document the results in the Propulsion System Report.

The Contractor shall prepare Endurance Fuel Calculations (DI-036) to demonstrate the design meets the endurance requirements of the SOR, Attachment J.1 with the ship at full load condition including service life allowance.

C-3.1.202 PROPULSION SINGLE SYSTEMS VENDOR (SSV)

The Contractor shall select and obtain the services of the Propulsion SSV no later than the PAC. The Contractor is prohibited from acting as the Propulsion SSV. The Propulsion SSV shall have a minimum of five (5) years of corporate experience in the design and integration of marine integrated electrical propulsion plants and controls, including passive/active filters on similarly sized research vessels. The Propulsion SSV shall have experience as a supplier of electrical control system equipment for this type of application.

The Propulsion SSV shall address DPS and Pilot House Main Console (PHMC) operations and interfaces in the design. The Propulsion SSV shall be responsible for integrating into the overall engineering design, integration, testing and supply of the system of the integrated plant including, but not limited to:

1. Main propulsion motors, drives, propulsion motor controllers, passive/active filters (if provided) and interconnecting cabling.

2. Thruster motors, drives, motor controllers and interconnecting cabling.

3. Diesel generator sets, emergency generator sets, and controls.

4. Switchboards, major load centers, transformers, and isolation transformers.

5. Machinery Centralized Control System (MCCS), including the Main Control Console (MCC) and Ship Control Console (SCC) controls, displays and mimics, including propulsion bridgewing consoles.

6. Condition Based Monitoring (CBM) systems.

The Contractor shall prepare a Propulsion Single System Vendor (SSV) Management Report (DI-037) describing the Contractor’s understanding, management, and integration of the selected Propulsion SSV efforts throughout the detailed design, construction, testing, and warranty period.

C-3.1.245 PROPELLER

The Contractor shall prepare a Propeller Drawing (DI-035-09).

C-3.1.251 STACK GAS FLOW ANALYSIS

The Contractor shall prepare a Stack Gas Flow Analysis Report (DI-038) demonstrating the stacks and exhaust systems are properly designed to ensure stack gas clears the ship under all…