A14_MR_(ISRO_RANGER_IV_Industry_Day_Announcement)_3.pdf

VESSEL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR RANGER IV

ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK (ISRO 295911)

Audience: Potential Vessel Construction Managers (VCM) and Shipbuilders

When: 4 March 2024, 9am CT, and 5 March 2024, 9am CT

Where: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 1403 E. Elm Ave., Monroe, MI 48162

Abstract:

We are pleased to extend an invitation to industry to participate in the National Park Service (NPS), Washington Area

Servicing Office (WASO) upcoming Industry Day event for the Vessel Construction Management and construction of the

Ranger IV vessel for Isle Royale National Park, located in Houghton, MI. This event presents a unique opportunity for potential contractors to directly interact with the NPS to gain insights into the upcoming solicitation.

This announcement is to gauge interest in the number of contractors who are interested in the project while also providing an opportunity for input regarding the development of the project requirements. The Industry Day also provides an opportunity for engagement with key stakeholders, organizational understanding, information dissemination, and teaming opportunities.

Project Scope:

Vessel Construction Management Services Contract for the construction and delivery of a new passenger and cargo vessel, Ranger IV, to support National Park Service operations at Isle Royale National Park. The new vessel will replace park’s current passenger and cargo vessel, the M/V Ranger III, which requires replacement.

The overall objective of the Contract is to construct and acquire a new multi-mission vessel, referred to as the Ranger IV.

Ranger IV will be a passenger and cargo ferry that will operate between Isle Royale, the key feature of Isle Royale National

Park (ISRO) located in the northwest corner of Lake Superior, and the park’s headquarters 60 miles away in Houghton, MI.

The Phase I preliminary/contract level design for Ranger IV was completed in October 2024.

Ranger IV has been designed to provide a robust operating platform for performing a variety of ISRO missions. Ranger IV dimensions are 182.5’ L x 36' B x 18' D with a design draft of 9 ft. The vessel is outfitted with three large passenger areas designed to transport visitors, staff, and family to/from ISRO. To support cargo transport operations, Ranger IV has over

3,500 square feet of cargo space capable of transporting power boats, hand-loaded boats, passenger baggage, refrigerated/frozen foods, non-perishable foods, general cargo, construction materials, and trash. Ranger IV is designed with integrated diesel tanks in addition to external stowage with deck crane capacity to accommodate fuel transport containers supplying ISRO with diesel, propane, gasoline, and aviation gas; in support of varying ISRO missions.

Ranger IV will require United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certification and shall meet all technical and operational requirements for annual operation between the park’s headquarters and Isle Royale to perform the required vessel missions set forth in the Contract. Ranger IV is designed for unrestricted service under the 2024

ABS Marine Vessel Rules with the following notations: A1, Passenger Vessel, Great Lakes Service, Ice Class IE, Circle E, AMS, HAB, and COMF. The ship is designed in accordance with 46 CFR, Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) requirements for inspected vessels and shall comply with all applicable federal regulations.

The NPS will acquire the delivery of Ranger IV through a Contract with a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) which has experience procuring vessel(s) of similar size and complexity. Domestic sources shall be used to the maximum extent practicable for suitable and reasonably available equipment and components. The commercial entity (the VCM) will be an independent contractor bound by contract to deliver the Ranger IV vessel compliant in all aspects with the specifications and contract, on time, and for the agreed firm fixed price.

Period of Performance:

The anticipated period of performance is approximately 24 months from the date of award.

Procurement Schedule:

The NPS anticipates issuing a request for proposals in the Spring of 2025.

Who should attend:

We welcome any potential VCMs or shipbuilders who are considering proposing to this solicitation. We look forward to partnering with your company to provide knowledge and industry best practices in this requirement.

Representatives should be technically savvy, understanding both Industry and NPS’s mission.

Industry Day Goals:

• To ensure synergy between NPS and Industry representatives

• Incorporate Industry comments into the RFP development process.

• Communicate operability and required standards.

• Communicate program requirement and schedule.

• Gain a better understanding of recent industry development, lessons learned and best practices.

• Provide updates to Industry on future NPS developments.

Industry Day Registration:

All participants are required to register by submitting an email request to the Contract Administrator: Jason Burdett, jason_burdett@nps.gov, no later than 3:00pm CT on February 20th, 2025. Please include in your email subject line

“ISRO 295911 Industry Day Registration”. In the body of the email please submit the attendee/attendees name(s), phone number(s), email address(s), company name, company size (small/large) & socioeconomic category (if applicable), and any questions for this requirement. Please note, companies may have up to three (3) participants with one (1) participant identified as the point of contact for the firm. Only registered participants shall be admitted to Industry Day. Logistics and parking will be provided with a registration confirmation email prior to the event. If you need to make changes to the submitted participants, please contact the Contract Administrator identified above as soon as possible.

Questions:

The NPS invites vendors to submit questions prior to the event, regarding this requirement to allow for prepared answers during the Project Overview. There will be an Open Forum Questions and Answers (Q&A) session in the Industry Day agenda to address contractor questions. Please submit all questions in your firm’s registration email. Questions will be addressed in the Industry Day Q&A. Questions received after the event will be posted on SAM.gov after the event or addressed in the solicitation.

High-Level Agenda (Day 1):

• NPS Contracting Overview

• Isle Royale National Park Overview

• Design Presentation

High-Level Agenda (Day 2):

• 1:1 Meetings

Point of Contact:

Contract Specialist

Jason_burdett@nps.gov mailto:jason_burdett@nps.gov