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- US Navy 8M and 11 M Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) and U. S. C. G. Special Purpose Craft Law Enforcement II RFP
- Solicitation number
- N0002421R2205
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation for Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. The solicitation seeks an estimated one hundred and ten RIBs over five years, including 8-meter and 11-meter boats for the Navy, and an 11-meter Special Purpose Craft Law Enforcement II boat for the Coast Guard. The boats must be built to commercial standards under a small business set-aside, with a single contractor to be selected using lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Questions covered topics such as splitting the requirements, required documentation for proposals, radio certifications, performance requirements, numbering and labeling, seating configurations, and other technical specifications.
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QA_ N00024-21-R-2205
| No. | Topic | Reference | Statement Requiring Clarification | Question | Response |
| 1 | Consolidation of requirements | RFP | General question | Will the government consider splitting up this contract, meaning to have the 8 and 11 meter SSC on a separate contract. I know sections L & M were not in the pre-solicitation to say what the deliverables are for the proposal. Going from past RFP the government requires a lot of information for one boat, with this contract we are basically looking a 5 different boats meaning that industry would need to complete 5 different stability reports, weight estimates, flotation calculation among all the required drawings and other stuff. This would cost a small business upwards of 100K just to do the engineering work to basically just submit something. | No, due |
| 2 | RPF Requirements | RFP | N/A |
Am I correct in understanding that arrangement drawings, structural drawings etc are not required as part of our submittal?
| Review sections L&M for requirements. | ||||
| 3 | Radios | Specifications | Question | Regarding the above solicitation are they requesting the radios to have a JF12 certification |
A J/F-12 spectrum certification is not required.
NSW and USCG confirmed the VHF Marine and the VHF/UHF APX-8500 Radio don’t require certification.
| 4 | SPC-LE Configuration | 040-1b Background (USCG-SPC-LE Variant) | The Special Purpose Craft – Law Enforcement (SPC-LE) vessels are operated in varying sea and weather conditions, along the entire length of the borders of the United States and the Caribbean. Typical missions include locating, tracking, and intercepting suspicious vessels entering U.S. waters. These vessels will be used for port security and to pursue suspect vessels for the purpose of boarding and searching and, when necessary, arresting the violators and seizing the vessel or contraband. This is a shore-based asset not intended for Cutter deployment. This vessel will not operate in surf or breaking seas, and may operate up to 30nm offshore. This vessel will be utilized by agencies within the Department of Homeland Security including Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Coast Guard, and Border Patrol and may be deployed outside of the continental US. | This background and mission description does not discuss employment of disabling fire or warning shot by the SPC-LE II crew. The configuration of the vessel to support this mission can differ significantly from a standard center console style vessel, as these tactics require high-speed maneuvers at very close range to a non-compliant vessel. Should these tactics be considered when proposing the SPC-LE II vessel? | Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment |
| 5 | SPC-LE Endurance Standard |
050-1c Boat Performance (SPC-LE Variant) Boat performance requirements shall be met in calm, deep water, Full Load condition (Section 070), ISO Standard 2533:1975 “Standard Atmosphere” conditions.
Sprint Speed (minimum): 45 kts;
Cruise Speed (minimum): 35 kts Static Draft (maximum): 36 inches.
| The USCG typically has an endurance standard for their small boats. Is there an endurance standard for the SPC-LE II? | Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment | ||
| 6 | SPC-LE static draft | 050-1c Boat Performance (SPC-LE Variant) | Boat performance requirements shall be met in calm, deep water, Full Load condition (Section 070), ISO Standard 2533:1975 “Standard Atmosphere” conditions. |
Sprint Speed (minimum): 45 kts;
Cruise Speed (minimum): 35 kts Static Draft (maximum): 36 inches.
| The typical static draft for a vessel of this size and hull form (offshore deep vee) often exceeded 36 inches to ensure optimal open water performance. Would the Government consider increasing the static draft? | Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment | ||
| 7 | SPC-LE speed | 050-1c Boat Performance (SPC-LE Variant) | Boat performance requirements shall be met in calm, deep water, Full Load condition (Section 070), ISO Standard 2533:1975 “Standard Atmosphere” conditions. |
Sprint Speed (minimum): 45 kts;
Cruise Speed (minimum): 35 kts Static Draft (maximum): 36 inches.
| The minimum sprint speed noted is 45 knots. However, Section 094-3, item 10, suggests that if the maximum speed exceeds the required speed, then a reduction in horsepower should be considered. What is the maximum (or objective) speed desired by the Government? | Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment | ||||
| 8 | SPC-LE Steering and Maneuvering | 094-3 Steering and Maneuvering Trials – General | N/A | It is interpreted that the steering and maneuvering trials will be evaluated during PDITS. However, this is does not provide the opportunity for the offerer to demonstrate their proposed vessel’s performance in the proposal. These types of maneuvers are of critical importance for the SPC-LE II variant as they directly relate to mission performance. How does the Government intend to evaluate the steering and maneuvering trials against other offerers? | Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment |
| 9 | SPC-LE | 150-1a Hull Style: Open Center Console with T-Top (8m and 11m Open SSC Variants and SPC-LE Variant) | This variant shall have an aluminum, full height stand-up center console with T-Top and seating for the coxswain and navigator. The Console and T-Top design shall provide for an overhead storage and radio box with access door(s), a full height integrated windshield with wiper and washer system (Section 625), side window, and console accesses (forward and port side). A 360 degree minimally obstructed field of vision from the coxswain position shall be maintained. The front windshield and side windows shall be framed watertight windows using safety glass with a scratch resistant, water repelling coating | How will the Government evaluate “minimally obstructed”? | Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment |
| 10 | Collar | 166-1 Collar | The boat shall be equipped with a D-shaped hybrid inflatable and foam collar mechanically fastened to the hull. Foam and air hybrid collar systems shall utilize closed-cell foam encapsulated by a marinized fabric. | A hybrid collar has several points of failure. Will the Government consider a full foam collar? | Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment |
| 11 | SPC LE Collar Fabric | 166-2b Collar Fabric (SPC-LE Variant) | N/A | Is the intent of the Government have this collar be multi-color or will it be a solid color or orange, white, or gray as designated upon order? | Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment |
| 12 | Outboard Bracket | 169-1 Outboard Bracket |
An outboard bracket shall be installed with mechanically fastened, watertight inspection ports and drain plug (Section 529).
| Can the outboard bracket be welded to the hull? | Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment | ||
| 13 | Gunwales | 169-3 Gunwales | Aft working deck gunwales shall incorporate provision for low freeboard access to the waterline, to allow for diver, swimmer, and object recovery. Accesses shall be port and starboard, no more than 18 inches above the waterline (in the Min Op load condition), and have a minimum width (longitudinally) of 3 ft. |
Gunwales shall be designed with consideration for passenger seating with lifelines and adjacent grab rails.
| Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment | ||
| 14 | Outboard Engines (SPC-LE) | 236-2b Outboard Engines (SPC-LE Variant) |
The SPC-LE Variant shall be provided with triple Mercury Verado outboard engines. The port and starboard engines shall have opposite rotation and the center engine shall have clockwise rotation.
Question to Government: Mercury Marine has recently released a commercially available Sea Pro 500 HP outboard. Would the Government consider a twin engine Mercury configuration provided it meets the performance requirements?
| Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment | ||
| 15 | Gunwale Lighting | 330-4 Deck Low Level Gunwale Lighting |
| The boat shall be equipped with 12 VDC (courtesy) deck red and white LEDs flex strips the full under gunwale length to illuminate the deck (Light switch control shall be 3-way (White-Off-Red). Individually switched lights shall be controlled via a master ON/OFF switch at the console for the coxswain. | ||
| This specification assumes that the vessels will be designed with a space under the gunwale to facilitate LED trip lights. However, some vessels are not designed in that manner. Will the Government consider low level deck lighting in lieu of an LED strip under the gunwale provided it illuminates the entire deck area? | ||
| Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment | ||
| 16 | Underwater Lights | 330-6 Underwater Lights (SSC Variants) |
| The boat shall be equipped with 12 VDC underwater 6000 lumen (minimum) blue LEDs located below the waterline in three locations: port, center, and starboard on the transom. Lights shall be controlled at the console. | Blue underwater LED lights are very common for law enforcement vessels (such as the CBP Coastal Interceptor Vessel) to aid in identifying the vessel from the air during a pursuit. Recommend the Government consider including blue LED underwater lights for the SPC-LE variant as well. | Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment |
| 17 | SPC-LE Electronic Navigation Package | 422-2b Integrated Electronic Navigation Package (SPC-LE Variant) |
| The boat shall be equipped with a United States Coast Guard Scalable Integrated Navigation System Generation 2 (SINS-2) Variant 11 (SINS-2(V)11) consisting of: |
One Display with Sonar;
Radome Kit, 4kW 24 inch;
GPS Antenna;
Heading Sensor;
Transducer;
| AIS (Encrypted Receive and Transmit) | The specification of only a single display for all navigation systems may have a negative impact on operations. Per the Coast Guard Navigation Standards, the vessel must display both radar and chart at all times. Additionally, with the requirement for a FLIR M400 EO/IR sensor, this would also need to be displayed on the single MFD. This configuration may make navigation and piloting an SPC-LE during a nighttime intercept very difficult and possibly pose a safety concern if all sensor data is limited to a single display. Recommend the Government reassess the number of displays required for the SPC-LE variant to ensure safe and effective mission performance. | Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment | |
| 18 | Day Shape Mast | 422-5 Day Shape Mast |
| Provisions shall be provided for display of appropriate day shapes. One set of day shapes (ball-diamond-ball per 72 COLREGS, Light and Shapes Rule 27) and one set of day shapes (diamond per 72 COLREGS, Light and Shapes Rule 24) shall be included. | Does this specification also pertain to the SPC-LE? |
| Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment | |
| 19 | Hydraulic Steering |
561-1 Hydraulic Steering
| The boat shall be equipped with an OEM approved manual over hydraulic or power-assist hydraulic steering system. The helm shall be equipped with a steering wheel with a minimum diameter of 12 inches. The helm range shall be nominally 5 turns lock to lock and shall not exceed 7 turns. The system shall be designed such that the torque applied during completion of the steering and maneuvering trials (Section 094) does not exceed the Minimum Retained System Performance of 20 ft-lbs as defined by ABYC P-22.4.2. Additionally, the minimum force required to turn the helm in the static (no load) condition shall not exceed 5 lbs when applied at the edge of the steering wheel. | Should the Government consider the twin-engine Mercury configuration mentioned above, this propulsion package is only offered in an electronic steering system. If the twin-engine configuration is acceptable, recommend allowing electronic steering controls as required. | |
| Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment | ||
| 20 | Hull Number | 602-1 Hull Registry Number |
A unique alphanumeric U.S. Navy HRN shall be located on the transom of each boat. Lettering shall be 3 inch high with 1/8 inch minimum relief. Lettering shall include black paint to contrast the raised lettering from the background. The HRN will be Government Furnished Information (GFI) and indicate the length, boat type, fiscal year of the contract, and a sequential number assigned to each boat in the contract (e.g. 8MSC2101 and 11MSC2101).
Hull registry number shall be welded to the transom.
| Does this specification apply to the SPC-LE variant as well? | Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment | ||
| 21 | Label Plate | 602-8 Boat Information Label Plate | A label plate shall be installed near the console with the following information: |
Length and type of boat U.S. Navy HRN 9 digit alphanumeric Allowance Parts List (APL) (number to be GFI) Hull Identification Number (HIN) The words “Built for the United States Navy” Contractor Date of manufacture Contract number A Boat Alteration label plate shall be installed with blank lines for recording Boat Alterations accomplished as follows:
BOATALTS ACCOMPLISHED
DO NOT DEFACE OR REMOVE
| These requirements are very specific to the US Navy and not in line with standard US Coast Guard configuration management practices. Does this apply to the SPC-LE variant as well? | Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment | |
| 22 | Console Ergonomics | |
| 662-1 Console Ergonomics – General | General question | Typically, the US Coast Guard has opted for a port-side helm having the throttle controls inboard. Would the Government consider a port side helm for the SPC-LE variant? |
Question for Government: The specification states two cup holders be on the console. Would the Government consider cup holders located at the coxswain and navigator stations but mounted to the seats and not the console to conserve space?
| Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment | ||
| 23 | Seating | 662-2b Seating – Crew (SPC-LE Variant) |
The SPC-LE variant shall have two permanently installed marine grade, adjustable, shock isolating seats, one for the coxswain and one for the crewman. Seats shall be provided with harness style seat belts and arm rests.
Coxswain and navigator station shall be provided with permanent footrests. Seats shall permit occupant use in both the seated and standing positions.
| The SPC-LE Variant shall be provided with four additional crew seating aft of the coxswain and navigator seating in two rows of two seats. Additional crew seating shall be removable, shock isolating seats equal to the coxswain and navigator seat characteristics. The deck aft of the coxswain and navigator seating, shall not have protruding fasteners or structure when seats are removed. | Please define “harness style” seat belts |
| Government working answer and will update via solicitation admendment |
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