Att_1_Flag Barge Specification_V6.docx

N00024-21-R-2275

Attachment 1

FLAG BARGE (FB)

SPECIFICATION

10 February 2021

Attachment 1 – FLAG BARGE SPECIFICATION 10 February 2021

REVISION HISTORY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 0: GENERAL GUIDANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

040 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Pursuant to policy detailed in OPNAVINST 4780.6F, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) operates a Flag Barge for official purposes that contribute to the mission of the command. The Flag Barge will primarily be used to ferry very important persons (VIP) in appropriate accommodations to display the Fleet, available shipyard facilities, other naval assets and offer a unique opportunity to share the significant history and to highlight the United States' resolve, resilience and determination in times of adversity and peace.

Some examples of authorized uses include official tours of waterfront capabilities to showcase the U.S. Navy’s warfighting readiness as produced through the Fleet’s core processes of force development, force generation, and force employment, as well as the hosting of official visits for U.S. and foreign dignitaries eligible under SECNAVINST 7024.7L in order to maintain the standing and prestige of the United States. The Barge is also used for official command functions such as promotions, frockings, re-enlistments, retirement ceremonies, award presentations, and command events to discuss official business and enhance professional relationships between commanders and subordinates.

042 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

This Specification defines the requirements for the Flag Barge (FB), which will replace the previous FB. The overall requirement is to provide a suitable boat, with delivery, and ready for service as a US NAVY Flag Barge.

The Contractor shall provide a suitable boat that meets the general principal characteristics and performance requirements of this Specification. This vessel should be of good quality and condition and appropriate for hosting the President of the United States.

Upon delivery and acceptance, the US NAVY will take ownership of the vessel and operate it as a government owned, Public Vessel.

Specifications contained herein provide the minimum required system characteristics and requirements.

070 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Length Overall (LOA): 65’- 72’ Beam Overall (BOA) w/fenders: 20’ Maximum Full Load Draft: 7’ Maximum Air Draft: 35’ Maximum Total Installed Fuel Capacity: 500 gal Minimum Minimum Cruising Speed: 8 kts at Full Power Capacity: Ability to comfortably carry a minimum of 30 passengers and 7 crew members

Age: Constructed and delivered after January 1, 1985 Hull Material: Aluminum or fiberglass Build location: The FB shall have been built in the U.S. and currently located in the U.S.

The boat shall be a traditional motor yacht. Exterior windows shall be generally rectangular or polygonal with hard angles (traditional appearance), not curved corners (modern appearance). Interior shall be in traditional décor and trim, e.g., wood and brass trim in traditional nautical theme. Main salon walls and bulkheads shall be natural woodgrain finish, not painted or otherwise covered. Interior styling and furnishings should be tasteful, subdued and conducive to a business environment. Sport fishers, house boats, work boats, river boats, express cruisers, catamarans, sailing vessels, tugs, racing vessels and other non-traditional motor yachts will not be acceptable. The boat shall be a production boat, not a custom build or “one off”. Open staircases, hot tubs, rope lighting, mirrored ceilings, neon lighting, brightly colored and/or plastic finishes are not acceptable.

All equipment, systems, fittings and materials shall be properly installed and fully operational. Interior and exterior surfaces, e.g., hull, decks, bulkheads, overheads, flooring, counters, furnishings, fabrics and decorative elements, shall be in good condition and generally free of blemishes, gouges, discolorations and similar flaws.

The vessel shall meet all applicable United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations for life saving, firefighting/detection and other safety requirements for a vessel of its size operating on Inland and Near-Coastal Waters.

078 MATERIALS

Hull structure shall be of welded aluminum construction or fiberglass. Wooden hulls or wooden deckhouses are not acceptable. All materials shall be marine grade and resistant to corrosion and UV exposure.

085 DATA PACKAGE

The Contractor shall provide all available original equipment manufacturer (OEM) documentation in the Contractor’s possession, including installation, operation, and maintenance manuals, service parts lists, catalog ‘cut’ sheets, and supplemental data for each piece of equipment or component installed on the craft.

The Contractor shall provide any available OEM-supplied warranty information for any components still within their warranty period.

The Contractor shall provide all available drawings, arrangement plans, docking plans, and any maintenance, repair, previous ownership history, and overhaul records.

SECTION 1: HULL STRUCTURE AND ARRANGEMENT

100 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Salon/Lounges: Shall be capable of accommodating a minimum of 30 passengers in a minimum of two salon/lounge areas. One of the required salon/lounge areas may be in a semi-enclosed location with permanent structure and capable of being totally enclosed with temporary enclosures for protection from the weather, e.g., a semi-protected fly bridge.

Stateroom: A minimum of one stateroom with berthing capabilities.

Pilothouse: Pilothouse to be separate from other accommodations/spaces.

Galley: Galley to be separate from main salon.

SECTION 2: PROPULSION

200 GENERAL PROPULSION REQUIREMENTS

The vessel shall be equipped with all standard, or upgraded, propulsion and control systems as provided by the original boat builder. The propulsion system shall include, at a minimum, twin-screws; two diesel propulsion engines; gearboxes; and all appropriate auxiliary/support systems.

SECTION 3: ELECTRIC PLANT

300 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC PLANT

The vessel shall be equipped with all standard, or upgraded, electrical systems as provided by the original boat builder. The electric plant shall include, at a minimum, appropriately sized generator(s); starting and house batteries; charging; distribution; shore power; and all appropriate auxiliary/supporting systems.

Boat electrical components and subcomponents shall be suitable for a marine environment and isolated from the marine environment.

SECTION 4: COMMAND AND CONTROL

400 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMAND AND CONTROL

The vessel shall be equipped with all standard, or upgraded, command and control systems as provided by the original boat builder. The command and control systems shall include, at a minimum, a magnetic compass at the console; navigation lights (in accordance with 72 COLREGS, as amended, and USCG approved); a GPS; chart plotter; radar; fixed or hand-held spotlight; VHF radio system; navigation horn; and all appropriate auxiliary/supporting systems.

SECTION 5: AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

500 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

The vessel shall be equipped with all standard, or upgraded, auxiliary systems as provided by the original boat builder. The auxiliary systems shall include, at a minimum, an appropriately sized HVAC system, providing A/C to all permanently enclosed salon/lounge areas, heads, galley, and berthing(s); sanitary waste drains that carry waste from sanitary fixtures to a holding tank, and to equipped discharge connections; bilge pump(s) for automatic operation in each watertight compartment (quantity shall be appropriate to support this size boat); fresh water system with water heater and minimum 100 gallon potable water storage tank; fuel system; portable fire extinguishers (in accordance with USCG regulations); an engine room fire suppression system; anchoring and mooring system; sewage and waste system with a minimum 100 gallon holding tank; and all appropriate auxiliary/supporting systems.

Boat mechanical components and subcomponents shall be suitable for a marine environment (water/corrosion resistant) and/or protected from the marine environment.

SECTION 6: OUTFIT

600 OUTFIT AND FURNISHINGS

The vessel shall be equipped with all standard, or upgraded, outfit and furnishings as provided by the original boat builder. The outfit and furnishings shall include, at a minimum, two 30" diameter USCG approved ring buoys with stowage brackets; a United States of America Flag with mast/staff; six appropriately sized mooring lines; a minimum of 45 Personal Flotation Devices Type I, size = Adult and four Personal Floatation Devices Type I, size = Child, one Type IV throwable; a minimum of four appropriately sized fenders; a minimum of three each, day use and night use combination pyrotechnic devices; all other USCG required safety equipment and placards for the vessel.

The outfit and furnishings shall also include, at a minimum, keys for all locks on board; appropriate railings and lifelines for all open deck areas; a galley area with microwave, full size refrigerator, freezer, stove with three burners, conventional oven, sink with faucet, cabinets and countertop; a minimum of two heads with sink, toilet, and locking door; a minimum of one shower; a permanently installed helm seat for the coxswain; seating capacity for at least 20 persons between the two lounge areas; and all appropriate auxiliary/supporting outfit and furnishings.

Bottom paint shall be present and in good condition. Hull shall be pressure washed to remove growth and barnacles within 30 days of final delivery. Anodes shall be sized and installed to adequately protect the hull, equipment and components from corrosion. Anodes shall have no greater than 25% wastage or shall be replaced.