Att 1Marine Mammal Specification 11Feb2020.pdf

Attachment 1 – NIWC MARINE MAMMAL BOAT i

Attachment 1

NIWC MARINE MAMMAL BOAT

SPECIFICATION

11 February 2020 ii

REVISION HISTORY

Date Summary Of Change Version

11 Feb

Initial Issue -iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ iii

SECTION 0: GENERAL GUIDANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

040 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

040-1 BACKGROUND

042 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

042-1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

042-2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

042-3 ALTERNATE ITEMS

042-4 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

042-5 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

070 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

070-1 BOAT CHARACTERISTICS

070-2 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTED DRAWINGS

070-3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

070-4 LOAD CONDITIONS

070-5 SEAKEEPING, DYNAMIC STABILITY, AND MANEUVERABILITY

070-6 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

070-7 ABYC STANDARDS

070-8 ALTERATIONS

070-9 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, AND MATERIALS

071 ACCESS

071-1 ACCESSIBILITY

071-2 BILGE ACCESS

073 NOISE LEVELS

074 WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES

074-1 GENERAL

074-2 VISUAL INSPECTIONS

074-3 DYE PENETRANT TESTING (PT)

075 FASTENERS

075-1 STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS

078 MATERIALS

078-1 STRUCTURAL MATERIAL

078-2 CORROSION CONTROL

078-3 BEDDING COMPOUND

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078-4 NON-BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS

078-5 FABRIC MATERIAL

078-6 FIRE RETARDANT INTERIOR MATERIALS

079 STABILITY

079-1 INTACT STABILITY

079-2 FLOTATION (ABYC)

079-3 FLOTATION FOAM

084 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING

084-1 ROAD TRANSPORT

084-2 TRAILER (HIGHWAY)

084-3 BOAT TO TRAILER TIE-DOWNS

084-4 TIE-DOWN STRAPS

085 TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE

085-1 TECHNICAL DESIGN ANALYSES

085-2 DRAWINGS

085-3 BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM)

085-4 COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF (COTS) TECHNICAL MANUALS AND

DOCUMENTATION

085-5 BOAT TECHNICAL MANUAL

085-6 OEM CERTIFICATIONS

085-7 OEM WARRANTIES BOOKLET

085-8 TESTS AND TRIALS REPORTS

085-9 MASTER DATA INDEX

092 TESTING

092-1 GENERAL

092-2 TEST CERTIFICATIONS

094 TRIALS

094-1 BUILDER'S TRIALS

094-2 PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION AND TRIALS (PDIT)

094-3 STEERING AND MANEUVERING TRIALS

099 PHOTOGRAPHS

099-1 PHOTOGRAPHS

SECTION 1: HULL STRUCTURE

100 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HULL STRUCTURE

100-1 GENERAL STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS

100-2 LIMBER HOLES

110 SHELL AND SUPPORTING STRUCTURE

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110-1 BEACHING PLATE

130 HULL DECKS

130-1 QUICK DRAINING DECKS

130-2 AFT DECK WORKING AREA

150 DECK HOUSE STRUCTURES

150-1 HULL STYLE/CABIN

166 COLLAR

166-1 COLLAR

167 HULL STRUCTURAL CLOSURES

167-1 DOORS AND HATCHES

167-2 EQUIPMENT REMOVAL

169 SPECIAL PURPOSE CLOSURES AND STRUCTURES

169-1 OUTBOARD BRACKET

169-2 ENGINE GUARD

169-3 HARD TOP

SECTION 2: PROPULSION

236 OUTBOARD ENGINES

236-1 OUTBOARD ENGINES (TWIN)

236-2 OUTBOARD ENGINE RIGGING

236-3 OUTBOARD ENGINE INSTALLATION

236-4 OUTBOARD ENGINE BREAK-IN

252 PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM

252-1 PROPULSION INSTRUMENT MARINE PACKAGE (INTEGRATED)

SECTION 3: ELECTRIC PLANT

300 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC PLANT

300-1 SUITABLE FOR MARINE ENVIRONMENT

300-2 PANEL COVERS

300-3 BONDING SYSTEM

300-4 SWITCHES

300-5 ENCLOSURES

300-6 TERMINAL STRIPS

303 PROTECTIVE DEVICES

303-1 DC AND AC OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

304 ELECTRICAL CABLE, WIRING, AND CONNECTIONS

304-1 WATERTIGHT CONNECTIONS

304-2 CABLE SUPPORTS

304-3 MARINE MULTI-CONDUCTOR CABLE

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304-4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

304-5 WEATHERPROOFED CONNECTORS

304-6 WATERTIGHT CABLE PENETRATIONS

304-7 IGNITION PROTECTION

313 BATTERIES

313-1 BATTERIES (OUTBOARD 12 VDC)

313-2 BATTERY CHARGING (OUTBOARDS 12 VDC)

313-3 BATTERY VOLTMETER

313-4 SHORE POWER BATTERY CHARGER (120 VAC TO 12 VDC)

320 POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

320-1 DC POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

320-2 SHORE POWER SYSTEM (120 VAC/60 HZ)

320-3 OUTLETS (12 VDC)

324 ELECTRICAL PANELS

324-1 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS

330 LIGHTING

330-1 ELECTRONIC DIMMER

330-2 INTERIOR LED LIGHTING (12 VDC)

330-3 DECK LOW LEVEL LIGHTING

330-4 DECK WORK LIGHTS

SECTION 4: COMMAND AND CONTROL

421 NON-ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION AIDS

421-1 MAGNETIC COMPASS

421-2 STORAGE

422 ELECTRICAL NAVIGATION AIDS

422-1 NAVIGATION LIGHTS

422-2 INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION PACKAGE

422-3 SPOTLIGHT, HANDHELD

422-4 SPOTLIGHTS, FIXED MOUNT

436 ALARM, SAFETY, AND WARNING SYSTEMS

436-1 BILGE FLOODING ALARM SYSTEMS

436-2 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION SYSTEM

441 RADIO SYSTEMS

441-1 VHF MARINE BAND RADIO

443 VISUAL AND AUDIBLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

443-1 NAVIGATION HORN

443-2 HAILER/SIREN SYSTEM

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SECTION 5: AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

500 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

505 FLUID SYSTEMS

505-1 FLUID SYSTEMS CONNECTIONS

505-2 THROUGH-HULL FITTINGS AND VALVES

505-3 HOSES AND FITTINGS

505-4 HOSE INSTALLATION

505-5 HOSE CLAMPS

511 COMPARTMENT HEATING SYSTEMS

511-1 CABIN DIESEL HEATING

512 MANNED COMPARTMENT VENTILATION SYSTEMS

512-1 DEFOGGING/DEFROSTING SYSTEM

512-2 PILOTHOUSE FANS

523 WASHDOWN SYSTEM

529 BILGE/DRAINAGE SYSTEM

529-1 FIXED MANUAL BILGE PUMP

529-2 ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP(S)

529-3 HULL DRAINS

541 FUEL SYSTEM

541-1 FUEL TANK(S)

541-2 FUEL LEVEL GAUGE

541-3 FUEL VALVES

541-4 FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR AND FILTER

541-5 FUEL FILL AND VENT SYSTEM

541-6 FUEL STRIPPING PORT

555 FIRE FIGHTING

555-1 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

561 STEERING CONTROL SYSTEMS

561-1 HYDRAULIC STEERING

581 ANCHOR HANDLING

581-1 ANCHOR FITTINGS

581-2 ANCHOR

582 MOORING AND TOWING SYSTEMS

582-1 TOW PROVISIONS

582-2 BOW EYE

582-3 TOW PENDANT

582-4 CLEATS

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592 SWIMMER AND DIVER SUPPORT SYSTEMS

592-1 DIVER ACCESS DOOR

SECTION 6: OUTFIT AND FURNISHINGS

600 OUTFIT

600-1 BOAT HOOK

600-2 RING BUOY

600-3 U.S. FLAG AND MAST

600-4 MOORING LINES

600-5 FENDERS

600-6 FIRST AID KIT

602 LABELING

602-1 HULL REGISTRY NUMBER (HRN)

602-2 LABEL PLATES (GENERAL)

602-3 PIPING SYSTEM LABEL PLATES

602-4 VALVE LABEL PLATES

602-5 INSTRUCTION LABEL PLATES

602-6 HOISTING LABEL PLATES

602-7 BOAT INFORMATION LABEL PLATE

602-8 BOAT ALTERATION LABEL PLATE

602-9 IN-SERVICE LABEL PLATE

602-10 SYSTEMS LABEL PLATES

602-11 STOWAGE LABEL PLATES

611 HULL FITTINGS

611-1 HOIST FITTINGS

611-2 HOIST SLINGS

611-3 HOIST HARDWARE

612 RAILS, STANCHIONS, AND LIFELINES

612-1 GRAB RAILS

612-2 LIFE LINES

613 CURTAIN ENCLOSURE

613-1 AFT DECK

613-2 CABIN

625 WINDOWS

625-1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM

630 PRESERVATIONS AND COVERINGS PAINTING

630-1 EXTERIOR PAINT

630-2 ANODES

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630-3 EXTERIOR NON-SKID

630-4 ANTI-FATIGUE MATTING (INTERIOR)

662 WORKING SPACES AND SEATING

662-1 CONSOLE ERGONOMICS

662-2 SEATING – CREW

670 STOWAGE SPACES

670-1 STOWAGE

670-2 SPACE AND WEIGHT RESERVATION FOR SEA LION CAGES

670-3 MEDICAL STOWAGE

SECTION 0: GENERAL GUIDANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

040 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

040-1 Background

The mission of the NIWC Marine Mammal Boat is to provide a swimmer interdiction presence for US Navy Installations.

042 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

042-1 General Requirements

This Specification is for NIWC Marine Mammal Boat with aluminum hull that includes the following characteristics:

The hull length is to be no less than twenty four (24) feet and no greater than twenty six

(26) feet from bow to transom (engines, engine well, and crash bar excluded), The maximum allowable beam overall is 102 inches, The distance from the waterline to the highest point on the boat (with antennas lowered) shall not exceed twelve (12) ft in all load conditions, The desired draft is thirty (30) inches or less in the Full Load Condition, Sprint speed shall be greater than thirty-five (35) knots at Full Load Condition, Cruise speed shall be thirty (30) knots or greater at Full Load Condition, Aluminum three sided cabin, Twin gasoline outboard engines, Forward and aft centerline tow provisions, Fully operate in up to 2.9 ft Significant Wave Height (Wilbur Marks Sea State 2), and survive at minimum headway in up to 6.9 ft Signification Wave Height (Wilbur Marks Sea State 4), Minimum range 150 nautical miles at 30 knots and Full Load Condition in Wilbur Marks Sea State 2, Payload capacity of 4 crew at 250 pounds per person and 1,200 pounds of mission gear/cargo, Capable of operating in environmental conditions found in the Pacific Northwest, with ambient air temperatures ranging from 5°F to 110°F, Capable of operating in water temperatures ranging from 28°F to 95°F.

GVW shall be 12,000 lbs or less in transport condition per Section 070-4.

The Contractor shall adhere to best marine practices. Specifications identified in this section provide the minimum required general system characteristics and requirements for the selection, installation, onboard performance, onboard inspection of machinery, equipment and outfit, as well as pre-installation handling and inspections of materials for construction.

042-2 Referenced Documents

The following standards and specifications are referenced in this Specification. Where reference is made to a voluntary compliance or best practice standard, the recommended standards and practices shall be considered mandatory under this Contract. Use the most recent edition unless otherwise noted.

33 CFR, Navigation and Navigable Waters

40 CFR, Protection of Environment

46 CFR Part 164, Materials

46 CFR Part 180.70, Ring Life Buoys

49 CFR Part 393, Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation

49 CFR Part 571, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

ABYC, Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft

ASME Y14.100, Engineering Drawing Packages

ASTM A182, Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service

ASTM A276, Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes

ASTM A312, Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes

ASTM A351, Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts

ASTM B33, Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes

ASTM B61, Standard Specification for Steam or Valve Bronze Castings

ASTM B62, Standard Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal Castings

ASTM B584, Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications

ASTM B928, Standard Specification for High Magnesium Aluminum-Alloy Products for Marine Service and Similar Environments

ASTM F593, Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs

ASTM F594, Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Nuts

ASTM F1166, Standard Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities

IEEE 45, Recommended Practice for Electric Installations on Shipboard

IEEE 1580, Recommended Practice for Marine Cable for Use on Shipboard and Fixed or Floating Facilities

International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) which are contained in “USCG Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook”, U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Standards Branch, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, DC

ISO 12215-6, Small Craft – Hull Construction and Scantlings - Part 6: Structural arrangements and details

ISO 12215, Small Craft – Hull Construction and Scantlings

ISO 12217-1:2015 Small Craft – Stability and Buoyancy Assessment and Categorization

– Part 1: Non-Sailing Boats of Hull Length greater than or equal to 6m

MIL-PRF-24667C, Coating System, Non-Skid, for Roll, Spray, or Self-Adhering Application

MIL-PRF-55629, Circuit Breakers, Magnetic, Unsealed or Panel Seal, Trip-Free

MIL-STD-202, Electronic and Electrical Component Parts

MIL-STD-209K, Interface Standard for Lifting and Tiedown Provisions

MIL-STD-1366E, Interface Standard for Transportability Criteria

NAVSEA TO300-AU-SPN-010A, Fabrication, Welding and Inspection of Small Boats and Craft, Aluminum Hulls

NAVSEA 0900-LP-060-4010, Fabrication, Welding and Inspection of Metal Boat and Craft Hulls

NSWCCD-23-TM-2009/33 Rev B, Hoisting System Design and Certification Process Guidance

NSWCCD-23-TM-2009/58 Rev B, U.S. Navy Boat Electrical Practices

NSWCCD-23-TM-2009/61 Rev A, U.S. Navy Boat Example Data Package

NSWCCD-23-TM-2009/64 Rev C, Small Craft Transportability Design and Certification Process Guidance, NSWCCD-23-TM-2009/65 Rev C, Towing Fitting Design and Certification Process Guidance, NSWCCD-23-TM-2011/05 U.S. Navy Craft Mechanical Practices

NSWCCD-23-TM-2011/38 Rev A, Mooring Fitting Design and Verification Process Guidance

NSWCCD-23-TM-2011/39 Anchoring System Design and Verification Process Guidance

NSWCCD-80-TR-2014/038, Weight Management Process Guidance for Boats and Craft

QQ-A-250/8, Aluminum Alloy 50502, Plate and Sheet

RR-C-271D, Chains and Attachments, Carbon and Alloy Steel

SAE J1273, Recommended Practices for Hydraulic Hose Assemblies

SAE J1527, Marine Fuel Hoses

SAE J1942, Hose and Hose Assemblies for Marine Applications

UL 489, Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures

UL 1077, Standard for Supplementary Protectors for Use in Electrical Equipment

UL 1426, Standard for Electrical Cables for Boats

WSTDA T-1, Recommended Standard Specification for Synthetic Web Tie Downs

042-3 Alternate Items

Where boat components and equipment are specified by brand name or manufacturer and model number or equal, such identification is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and is intended to indicate the required characteristics of the product. The Contractor may propose the use of other products which are equal to the specified make and model products. The following general requirements shall form the basis for determining the equality of alternate products unless additional specific or alternate requirements are designated within the applicable sections of this Specification:

The major attributes of form, fit, function, interface, and material of an alternate item shall not degrade the performance of the system within which it is used nor the boat as a whole.

The alternate item shall require no more space or volume than the designated item for installation, operation, or maintenance. The alternate item shall weigh no more than the designated item. The connection fittings required to incorporate the alternate item into a system shall be identical to those necessary to incorporate the specified item. The principles of operation of the alternate item shall be the same as those of the designated item (i.e., hydraulic cylinders shall not be used in lieu of springs, etc.). Input power, capacity, and other operating requirements for the alternate item shall be no greater than those required by the designated item. Output power, capacity, and other performance parameters of the alternate item shall be no less than those required for the designated item and not so much greater than those of the designated item as to require an increased capacity of the system within which the item is installed.

The materials of construction of the alternate item shall be the same as those of the designated item unless the Contractor can demonstrate to the Government that the proposed alternate material will not adversely affect performance or service life of the item, the system within which it is installed, or the boat as a whole.

The reliability and maintainability of an alternate item shall be equal to or better than the specified item. The Contractor shall provide evidence of the reliability and maintainability of the alternate item. This evidence may include such things as results of testing, service histories, documentation of successful use in similar applications, planned maintenance requirements, etc. Where the reliability and maintainability of the specified item has been established by testing, the Government may require that the alternate item undergo similar testing to demonstrate its reliability and maintainability. Such testing, if required, shall be at the Contractor's expense.

An alternate item shall conform to the same industry or Government specifications or standards as the specified item. Where a specified item has been approved or certified by a regulatory or testing agency, such as USCG or Underwriters' Laboratories, the alternate item shall also be approved or certified. The cost of demonstrating compliance with specifications or standards, or of obtaining approval or certification, shall be borne by the Contractor.

If the specified item is one with established logistic support any alternative item shall have equivalent logistic support. If equivalent logistic support has not been established for the alternate item, the Contractor shall bear the expense of establishing equivalent support.

Logistic support shall include, as applicable: maintenance planning and analysis; training and training support, including training equipment, curricula, and instruction materials;

supply support; support equipment such as special tools and test equipment; technical documentation including technical manuals, Product Technical Description (PTD), Planned Maintenance System (PMS), Technical Repair Standards (TRS), and software documentation; computer resource support; facilities for maintenance and training; unique packaging, handling, storage, and transportation requirements; and human engineering considerations.

042-4 Order of Precedence

In case of inconsistency between the requirements of the Contract, this Specification, and the documents referenced in this Specification, the following order of precedence applies:

1. Contract requirements,

2. Specification requirements,

3. Other Government specifications and standards, industry standards, and similar referenced documents.

The following are not considered inconsistencies subject to an order of precedence determination:

a. Silence of one document with respect to details shown in another.

b. Broad boat requirements compared to detailed system or component requirements.

042-5 Statement Of Work (SOW)

This Specification is written to be used in conjunction with the SOW. Additional requirements such as warranty, packaging, delivery, training, et cetera are defined in the SOW.

070 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

070-1 Boat Characteristics

Length Overall (LOA) including collar and appendages: {{xx.xx}} ft

Hull Length (welded structure only): {{xx.xx}} ft

[Shall be no less than 24ft and no greater than 26 ft per Section 042]

Beam Overall (BOA): {{xx.x}} ft

[Shall be less than or equal to 8.5 ft per Sections 042 and 084]

Chine Beam: {{xx.x}} ft

Height, Keel to Fixed Structure: {{xx.x}} ft

Height, Keel to Moveable Structure: {{xx.x}} ft

Height on trailer when rigged for transport: {{xx.x}} ft

[Shall be less than 162 inches per Section 084]

Width on trailer when rigged for transport: {{xx.x}} ft

[Shall be less than 102 inches per Section 084]

Height from waterline to fixed structure: {{xx.x}} ft [Shall be less than or equal to 12 ft]

Deadrise at midships: {{xx}} degrees

Deadrise at transom: {{xx}} degrees

Total Installed Fuel Capacity: {{xxxx}} gallons

Full Load: {{xx,xxx}} lbs incl {{x}}% construction/build margin

Longitudinal Center of Gravity (LCG): {{xx.x}} ft forward of transom/keel intersect.

Static Draft (hull): {{x.x}} ft

Static Draft (outboards): {{x.x}} ft

[Shall be less than 30 in, per Section 042]

Cruise Speed: {{xx}} knots (kts) at Full Load in calm water

[Shall be 30+ knots per Section 042]

Sprint Speed: {{xx}} kts at Full Load in calm water

[Shall be at least 35 knots per Section 042]

Offeror to provide all parameters above in Attachment 2.

070-2 Contractor Submitted Drawings

At a minimum, provide:

Outboard Plan

Outboard Profile

Inboard Plan

Inboard Profile

Offeror to provide a list of the submitted drawings describing the proposed boat in Attachment 2.

070-3 Environmental Conditions

The boat shall be capable of operating in ambient air temperatures between five (5) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred and ten (110) degrees Fahrenheit and water temperatures between twenty-eight (28) degrees Fahrenheit and ninety-five (95) degrees Fahrenheit.

The boat shall be capable of full operation in up to Sea State 2 (2.9 ft. significant wave height) The boat shall survive up to Sea State 4 conditions (6.9 ft. significant wave height). Survive means remain upright and intact and make headway, but heading is driven completely by sea conditions.

070-4 Load Conditions

The following load conditions are defined for reference throughout this Specification. These definitions apply to the engineering design values for weight and moments of the boat in the described condition. Weight Management Process Guidance for Boats and Craft, NSWCCD-80- TR-2014/038 may be used for guidance.

Service Life Allowance (SLA): The SLA shall be 300 lbs.

Lightship: The boat, complete in all respects including outfit, and ready for service with liquids in machinery at operating levels, but no personnel, fuel, or other variable loads.

Minimum Payload Capacity: The boat shall be capable of supporting a minimum of 2200 lbs total payload, including personnel and mission gear/cargo. The notional breakdown of payload is 4 personnel at 250 lbs each and 1200 lbs of mission gear/cargo. Mission gear/cargo is defined as a combination of mammals and mammal gear.

Full Load Condition: Lightship plus Minimum Payload, full fuel, and SLA. Gasoline weight shall be calculated using a density of 6.0 lbs/gallon and 7.1 lbs/gallon for diesel.

Minimum Operation (Min Op) Condition: Lightship plus two personnel with 10% fuel.

Fuel weight shall be calculated using a density of 6.0 lbs/gallon for gasoline and 7.1 lbs/gallon for diesel.

PDIT Load Condition: Same as Full Load Condition.

Boat Over-the-Road (OTR): Lightship plus full fuel, 1200 lbs mission gear, and SLA.

Trailer Curb Weight: Trailer complete in all respects, including all tools/stowages on trailer, OTR tiedown straps, and miscellaneous material required for OTR transport (e.g.

boat covers, tiedown strap chafe protection, etc.).

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): Boat OTR plus Trailer Curb Weight.

Trailer Design Hoisting: Trailer Curb Weight, and a 10% margin for growth.

Combined (Boat and Trailer) Design Hoisting: Boat OTR (weight and moment), plus Trailer Design Hoisting (weight and moment), including any additional material needed for hoisting trailer beneath boat (e.g. additional tiedown straps, ballast (if necessary) and deck tiedowns, etc).

070-5 Seakeeping, Dynamic Stability, and Maneuverability

The boat shall be able to operate safely at all speeds up to sea state 2 on the Wilbur Marks scale. The crew shall not experience vertical accelerations above 3g at the bow or center of gravity based on the Savitsky Brown paper Procedures for Hydrodynamic Evaluation of Planing Hulls in Smooth and Rough Water calculation.

The boat shall be safe and controllable at all speeds and under all loading conditions specified herein. Safe and controllable includes operation where boat orientation, motions, and accelerations do not pose a hazard to the crew or passengers that is not otherwise controllable by good seamanship and boat handling.

Dynamic Stability: The boat shall be dynamically stable (oscillatory and nonoscillatory) at all operational loading conditions and speeds.

See Sections 094 for trials requirements.

070-6 Configuration Management

The contractor shall practice configuration management of each boat per the SOW.

070-7 ABYC Standards

As a minimum, the boat in all respects shall meet American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards and recommended practices.

070-8 Alterations

Alterations to Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) products by the Contractor or distributor are highly discouraged. If alterations are necessary, documentation of the change shall be submitted for Government approval and shall be provided with the Technical Data Package (TDP).

070-9 Installation of Equipment, Machinery, and Materials

Unless otherwise specified, OEM recommendations for design and installation of their products into the boat shall be followed. Systems and components shall be selected for durability, longevity, safety, and ruggedness. Components shall be selected to maximize the use of Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products and to maximize commonality between hulls. Systems and components shall be installed with proper tools.

All systems shall be free from leaks and safety hazards. Equipment, components, wiring, and piping shall be supported clear of the bilge to the maximum extent practicable.

All piping shall be cleaned to a degree of cleanliness that results in a surface that is reasonably free of contamination and any remaining residue on the surface does not interfere with system operation or damage system components.

Foundations and brackets for equipment shall be configured to provide access for cleaning, painting, preservation, and maintenance, and to prevent accumulation of water, dirt, and foreign material.

Connecting piping/hose and wiring shall be run to minimize exposure to weather. Bulkhead and deck penetrations shall be as close as practicable to the equipment being served, preferably by direct connection through the adjacent deck or bulkhead.

Systems, equipment, and components shall be installed to facilitate accessibility for operating efficiency and for inspection, adjustment, and repair. Permanent fittings and structure shall be kept clear of routes required for the removal of machinery and equipment. The space behind equipment may be inaccessible after installation; this factor shall be considered in providing proper preservation in way of such equipment and in selecting the location of pipes, ducts, wireways, and other permanent fittings behind such equipment. Nooks, cracks, and openings where water, dirt, dust, or foreign material can accumulate shall be avoided.

Protection of personnel against operating hazards shall be provided. Shafting, couplings, gears, flexible shafts, and similar items shall have adequate guards installed for protection of personnel.

Such protective guards shall be removable without dismantling the machinery surrounded.

Guards shall be as light as is consistent with required protection and strength. Guards shall be of sufficient strength to be used as steps or hand holds if located where such use may be anticipated.

Protective guards or insulation shall be installed to prevent contact with equipment where surface temperatures exceed 200°F (140°F if in proximity to controls or manual actuators requiring manipulation by personnel during normal operation). Caution signs shall be installed to prevent contact with equipment where surface temperatures exceed 140°F and do not have protective guards or insulation.

Protective guards shall also be installed as barriers to prevent personnel from inadvertently contacting energized and exposed electrical circuits, components, and terminals.

Equipment shall be protected against the hazard of personnel brushing against or being thrown against the equipment, particularly under heavy sea conditions, and inadvertently causing damage to exposed components or resulting in maladjustment of exposed functional controls such as push buttons, knobs, and switches. Protection shall be provided by equipment arrangement or design or by installation of enclosures, screens, or guard rails. All sharp edges exposed to personnel shall be dressed, ground or radiused to avoid injury to personnel.

071 ACCESS

071-1 Accessibility

Electrical and mechanical components shall be accessible for maintenance and repair. All items requiring operation or maintenance (e.g. switches, valves, filters, strainers, seacocks, bilge pumps, etc.) shall be readily accessible while at the dock or underway. Stowage and securing of arches, antennas, masts or other items shall not prevent access to critical items such as battery switches, fuel shut off valves or other items that need to be checked, secured or operated for any of the required transport modes.

071-2 Bilge Access

All bilges and voids shall have removable plates or hatches for bilge access/inspection. The access and inspection openings shall be of sufficient size and locations to allow personnel visual access to the entire bilge and void areas.

073 NOISE LEVELS

Noise levels on exterior decks shall not exceed 84 dBA during low speed up to 5 knots. If noise levels on the aft deck exceed 84 dBA at higher speeds, appropriate warning labels shall be provided on the boat advising personnel of the noise hazard and the need for hearing protection.

074 WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES

074-1 General

Welder and weld procedure qualification - weld procedures and welder qualification, including the associated record keeping requirements, shall be in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the American Welding Society (AWS), or NAVSEA TO300-AU- SPN-010 A, dated 5 October, 1992 (NAVSEA SPN-10).

The Contractor shall select one of these welding codes and adhere to all requirements of the selected document for each welding procedure specification. The Contractor may select different regulating codes for different weld procedures; however, all documentation, welding and welder requirements for each procedure (for example, the Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), the Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and the welder qualification and testing of the welds) must follow the same code.

All documentation pertaining to welder and weld procedure qualification shall be maintained by the Contractor, available for inspection by the Government.

074-2 Visual Inspections

All welds shall be visually inspected.

Welds shall be free of slag, weld splatter, cracks, sharp irregularities, craters and incomplete fusion.

The weld edge shall not form a reentrant angle with the base metal less than 90 degrees due to lack of fusion, undercut or excessive convexity.

Fillet welds dimensioned 3/8 inch or less shall not vary below the specified size by more than 1/16 inch for a total distance greater than 25 percent of the joint length. Fillet welds dimensioned 7/16 inch and larger shall not be less than the specified size. Fillet welds in excess of the required dimensions shall be avoided; however, oversized welds will be acceptable provided they meet the contour requirements and do not interfere with proper operation of the boat or its components. Fillet weld root openings shall not be greater than 1/16 inch.

Undercut shall not reduce the base metal thickness by more than 1/32 inch.

Welds shall not exhibit porosity or worm holes in excess of two indications 1/16 inch or larger in any 6 inch length of weld, exclusive of weld crater porosity. Grinding to correct the weld profile shall not reduce the base metal thickness by more than 1/32 inch.

074-3 Dye Penetrant Testing (PT)

Critical welded assemblies shall be visually inspected and PT tested per Section 092 as follows:

1. Visually inspect completed critical welded assembly per Section 074-2. If passing, proceed to step 2.

2. Before load testing, PT welds and 1/2 inch of base metal on either side of the weld for linear indications greater than 1/16 inch.

If passing, proceed to step 3.

3. Pull test the installed assembly to the load per Section 092.

4. After load testing, PT welds and 1/2 inch of base metal on either side of the weld for linear indications greater than 1/16 inch. If passing proceed to step 5.

5. Visual inspection of fittings and boat structure for signs of failure or permanent deformation.

075 FASTENERS

075-1 Stainless Steel Fasteners

Fasteners throughout shall be type 316 Stainless Steel (UNS S31600). Fasteners used for structural applications shall be ASTM F593, Alloy Group 2 (type 316 stainless steel), Condition A or CW.

For bolts with high strength requirements, non-stainless steel bolts may be used with Government approval.

Component mounting shall be through-bolted with ASTM F594 (type 316 stainless steel) nylon insert lock nuts and flat washers wherever practicable to suit fastener reinstallation during maintenance and repair. Threaded fasteners shall fully engage nuts with thread protrusion.

Excessive thread protrusion that poses personnel hazard shall be avoided.

Fasteners may be threaded into structural or non-structural materials only with Government approval.

Any pins used for folding, removable, or stowable features shall be secured with stainless steel lanyard to prevent loss. Pin handles may be aluminum. Spring loaded ball bearing type pins shall not be used.

078 MATERIALS

078-1 Structural Material

Components or parts of equipment and machinery shall be new. When materials are referred to in this Specification without further identification, they shall be as specified in this section. Other materials for specific applications are defined in the specific sections of this Specification, or on the drawings or referenced documents that require their use.

No plastic (without explicit Government approval), PVC or Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) shall be used except OEM components (e.g. electric bilge pump, NEMA Boxes).

Aluminum (if used) shall be:

Sand cast (3560 T6)

Plate and sheet (5086 H116 or 5086-H117 both ASTM B928; for non-welded applications 6061 T6 or 6061 T651 may be substituted.)

Extrusions (5086 H111; for non-welded applications 6061 T6 or 6061 T52 may be substituted.)

Drawn tube (5086 H32; for non-welded applications 6061 T6 may be substituted.)

Non-structural components such as handrails, small component brackets and wire ways may include extruded 6061 material. Non-structural 6061 components in welded applications shall be approved by the Government prior to fabrication.

Stainless Steel (if used) shall be:

Cast for general applications (J92800 or J92500; for non-welded applications UNS J92900 or J92600 may be substituted.)

Cast for underwater applications (J92800; for non-welded applications UNS J92900 may be substituted.)

Plate/sheet, bars/shapes, tubing, pipe (S31603; for non-welded applications S31600 may be substituted.)

Valves/fittings (Grade F 316, UNS S31600 – ASTM A182; or Type 316, UNS S31600 – ASTM A276; or Grade TP316, UNS S31600 – ASTM A312; or Grade CF8M, UNS J92900

– ASTM A351)

Bronze (if used) shall be:

Valves/strainers/fittings (UNS C92200 – ASTM B61; or UNS C83600 – ASTM B62; or

UNS C84400 – ASTM B584)

078-2 Corrosion Control

All parts and fittings required for disassembly of systems shall be of Monel, stainless steel type 316L (or 316 if not welded), or copper alloy containing no more than 10% zinc (except manganese bronze), whichever is compatible with the basic material of the equipment. Stainless steel, if used where it is likely to be submerged in seawater, shall be type 316L.

Boat mechanical components and subcomponents shall be suitable for a marine environment (water/corrosion resistant). Joined components shall be galvanically compatible with each other wherever possible, or shall be isolated to prevent galvanic corrosion. Components not available in a corrosion resistant material shall be protected/coated to reduce/eliminate corrosion (e.g. paint, corrosion inhibitor, etc.).

Where it is necessary to join dissimilar metals, ensure complete isolation of faying surfaces of the galvanically dissimilar metals, including fasteners, using non-water absorbent dielectric barrier or sealant materials.

Use U.S. Navy Craft Mechanical Practices NSWCCD-23-TM-2011/05 for guidance.

078-3 Bedding Compound

Bedding compound shall be either Woolsey 2005N or Sikaflex 241 or equal.

078-4 Non-Biodegradable Materials

Use of wood and other hygroscopic or biodegradable materials anywhere on the boat is prohibited.

All materials shall be marine grade and resistant to corrosion and Ultraviolet (UV) exposure.

078-5 Fabric Material

All boat fabric shall be marine grade as well as fade-, stain- and mildew-resistant and a near match in color as the surface it is mounted to or covering unless otherwise noted. Fabrics shall be easy to maintain and waterproof and/or breathable where required. All seams, edges, grommets, fastening points and areas of chafe shall be reinforced. Venting is acceptable to ventilate covers, but must minimize or eliminate the intrusion of water. Seats, seat fabric and foam shall be durable, provide comfort and be flame retardant. Foam shall not retain or absorb water.

078-6 Fire Retardant Interior Materials

All interior materials shall be fire retardant in accordance with 46 CFR Part 164.

079 STABILITY

079-1 Intact Stability

The boat shall meet ISO 12217-1 Small Craft – Stability and Buoyancy Assessment and Categorization for Design Category C. The boat shall meet these stability requirements in the Full Load and Min Op condition with the cockpit free flooding.

A VCG margin of 0.3 ft shall be used for all stability calculations. Any vents, scuppers or openings that allow water to enter below deck shall be used as the down flooding points. All windows, hatches, and openings in the deck that do not meet ABYC H-3.7.3 test for watertight devices or structures shall be treated as potential down flooding points. The boat profile area shall include the entire area directly beneath the aft deck overhead hard top (Section 169-3).

See Section 085 for technical analysis requirements.

079-2 Flotation (ABYC)

Flotation characteristics shall be incorporated (e.g. foam, tubes/collars) to ensure that the boat remains afloat and has Level Flotation when swamped and/or damaged to serve as a survival platform for embarked personnel per ABYC H-8 regardless of boat length.

079-3 Flotation Foam

If flotation foam is required by the analysis (see Section 085) and used to obtain the proper floating characteristics, foam in place solutions (pour in foam) shall not be used. Flotation Foam installed shall meet ABYC H-8.10 Material specification and ABYC H-8.11.3 Installation requirements.

If used, flotation foam shall be installed so as not to prevent visual access to the bilge and voids as specified in Section 071. Foam may be removable to satisfy this requirement.

084 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING

084-1 Road Transport

Boat and trailer combination shall meet all requirements for unrestricted over the road transport on Continental United States (CONUS) Highways (i.e. “CONUS Minimal Restrictions” per NSWCCD-23-TM-2009/64 Rev C.

Boat/trailer combination shall not exceed the following dimensions:

Height - 162 inches

Width - 102 inches

Items may exceed the height envelope if hinged or are otherwise collapsible for transport.

Hinged/collapsible items shall lower for transportation using not more than two persons without hand tools, without removal or disconnection of installed equipment. When lowered, hinged/collapsible components design shall be suitable for transportation and extended storage without damage or water intrusion to installed equipment or structure. The hinged/collapsible items shall be provided with a means to be secured down in the lowered position. Covers for equipment protection from water damage while in the lowered position shall be provided, as necessary.

Trailer components (except goal posts) shall not be removed to meet this requirement.

The GVW (see Section 070) shall be 12,000 lbs or less to be within prime mover towing capacity.

084-2 Trailer (Highway)

Trailer shall be provided for each boat and shall have the following characteristics:

Aluminum construction.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shall not be less than designed GVW .

Trailer shall be tandem axle.

Light Truck (LT) series tires.

Two matching and mounted spare tires and wheels.

Brake actuation components shall be capable of total submersion in salt water for short periods of time.

Surge brakes on each axle using all stainless steel disc brake components (including stainless steel rotors, stainless steel brake caliper assembly with stainless steel cylinder and guide pins). NOTE: no electric brakes.

Stainless steel brake lines with smooth regular bends. Flex hoses, where necessary, shall be stainless or kevlar, and have a minimum rating of 3000 psi.

Lockable (i.e. hasp for padlock), on-trailer stowage for tools and tiedown straps.

Forward ladder extending to bow of boat.

Hand winch with non-metal, low-stretch synthetic cable and closed end hook. Entire system shall be designed to the same load as the bow eye with a minimum safety factor of 1.5.

Jack stand (foot or roller).

Interchangeable hitch with 3 inch lunette ring and 2 5/16 inch ball receiver (both provided when consistent with trailer GVWR).

Fenders.

Safety chains sized in accordance with federal regulations.

Bunks shall be sized to support boat under accelerations for applicable transport modes.

Service air connections (if necessary for brake operation).

Trailer electrical system shall be equipped for 12 VDC (w/ commercial 7-pin round plug w/ flat connector) and 24 VDC (with 12-pin NATO plug).

Electrical system components shall be marine grade using ring terminals sealed w/ heat shrink at all connections.

Lighting shall be submersible LED.

ASTM F593, type 316 stainless steel fasteners, flat washers, and ASTM F594 nylon insert lock nuts throughout for all structural components. For non-structural applications, other grades of type 316 (e.g. UNS S31600) may be used. Fasteners shall not be threaded into aluminum.

Aluminum or 316 stainless steel components used where possible (e.g. fenders, brackets, etc.), hot-dipped galvanized steel elsewhere (e.g. axles).

Suspension type (e.g. leaf spring, torsional axle, or air with trailing arm) and strength consistent with trailer GVWR.

Each individual axle should be rated to carry at slow speeds the entire weight of the boat and trailer in the over-the-road (OTR) condition.

Hubs rated at highway speeds for a minimum of 50% of the axle rating.

Positive pressure hub system to prevent contamination of hub lubrication.

Loaded trailer dimensions within acceptable limits for all applicable transport modes.

Axle, wheel, and tire creep load capacities provided with trailer technical information.

Tiedown provisions rated capacities to suit hoisting and tiedown requirements.

Tiedown provisions labeled per MIL-STD-209K.

Trailer jack and lug wrench (mounted with provision for a lock) of sufficient size to support tire replacement (e.g. flat tire) with the boat and trailer in the over-the-road (OTR) condition.

The trailer shall comply with all applicable federal requirements, including 49 CFR Part 393 and 49 CFR Part 571, excepting that the CFR exclusion of heavy trailers does not apply for all cited CFR requirements.

Offeror to provide specific make/model in Attachment 2.

084-3 Boat to Trailer Tie-Downs

Boat and trailer shall have aluminum or stainless steel tie-down provisions (e.g. transom tie-down eyes, trailer D-rings, etc). Tie-down provisions not suitable for hoisting with trailer shall be labeled clearly and conspicuously. Labeling of the fittings shall include load ratings of the fittings in lbs.

Tiedown provision and adjacent structure shall be sized for maximum applicable load, as follows:

1. OTR Transport: Restraint of boat to trailer using Boat OTR load condition weight (see Section 070), shall be designed per MIL-STD-1366E and 49 CFR Part 393.102, to provide a minimum safety factor of 1.5 on yield strength, or

2. Trailer Hoisting: Trailer Design Hoisting condition with a minimum safety factor of five

(5) on ultimate strength for hoisting trailer with boat.

Notes:

a) If aluminum or stainless steel trailer tiedowns are not available, hot-dipped galvanized components may be used.

b) Trailer winch cable shall not be considered in restraint calculations for hoisting, but may be considered for OTR loads.

c) See Transportability Design and Certification Process Guidance NSWCCD-23-TM- 2009/64 for additional details.

See Sections 085 and 092 for technical analysis and testing requirements.

084-4 Tie-Down Straps

Tie-down straps shall be provided that comply with “Recommended Standard Specification for Synthetic Web Tie Downs”, Web Sling & Tie Down Association WSTDA-T-1, except that:

Straps are sized for a safety factor of five (5) based on maximum boat-to-trailer design load when suspending completed trailer weight beneath boat

The trailer tie-down strap arrangement shall provide that no single strap failure will result in the trailer being ‘dropped’ during the lift. In addition to the marking requirements of WSTDA-T-1 all straps used for hoisting the trailer shall be permanently marked identifying the testing activity, contract number, date of testing, boat type, rating and intended usage of the strap (and leg to fitting identifier, i.e. 'FWD PORT') and a unique serial number. The optional label from WSTDA-T-1 “not to be used for lifting” shall not be installed.

See Sections 085 and 092 for technical analysis and testing requirements.

085 TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE

The Technical Data Package (TDP) shall include all information essential for acceptance, operation/training, maintenance, repair, modification and supply support for the delivered boat and trailer. The TDP shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Technical Design Analyses;

2. As-built boat drawings including or cross referenced to:

3. a Bill of Materials (BOM) to the line replaceable unit (LRU) level;

4. Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) manuals;

5. Boat Technical Manual;

6. OEM certifications;

7. OEM warranty duration and coverage descriptions for major systems;

8. Test and Trials Reports;

9. A Master Data Index.

085-1 Technical Design Analyses

Technical Design Analyses shall be clear and complete. No steps shall be skipped or presumed.

Any descriptive information needed to completely describe the calculations and their methods shall be included. For repetitive calculations, a full example calculation describing methodology, assumptions and any additional descriptive information shall be provided. Subsequent repetitive calculations may be placed in a matrix or tabular form that includes all inputs and outputs to these calculations.

Calculations shall be clear and complete and include the following:

Clear, complete and concise assumptions presented in a neat, legible manner.

Any necessary diagrams to fully describe the design situation and its associated calculations.

Pertinent information from all references, standards and guidelines cited including appropriate excerpts.

All symbols and acronyms fully defined.

A sample calculation is included as an Appendix to NSWCCD-23-TM-2009/33 Rev B, Hoisting System Design and Certification Process Guidance, October 2009, US Navy Boats Hoisting Guidance document.

The Contractor shall provide the following Technical Design Analyses:

Boat Stability: The analysis shall demonstrate that the integration of intact stability standards in the boat design meets the required criteria in Section 079 following the procedures and assumptions outlined in ISO 12217-1. Geometry and run files used in the analysis shall be included. Design calculations shall be submitted to the Government for approval no later than 60 days after contract award.

Flotation: The analysis shall demonstrate that the boat design meets flotation requirements set forth in ABYC H-8 per Section 079, excluding the requirement to perform a physical test of a representative sample in ABYC H-8.8.1. Instead, software modeling and simulation and/or calculations equivalent to the physical testing requirement shall be used to demonstrate flotation performance as specified in ABYC H-8.8.4, H.8.8.5, and H-8.8.6.

Tiedown Provision and Strap Design: The analysis shall demonstrate that the design of the tiedowns/restraints, fittings, and straps have the appropriate minimum factor of safety based on the weight and design loads in Section 084.

Structural Analysis: The structural analysis shall demonstrate that the structural design meets the requirements of Section 100. Design calculations shall be submitted to the Government for approval prior to construction.

Electrical Load Analysis: A DC Electrical Load Analysis shall be performed for the conditions described in Section 320. The ELA shall demonstrate proper sizing of power sources. The ELA shall verify cable sizing and voltage drop in accordance with ABYC E11 paragraph 11.14. The ELA shall include a reserve battery capacity analysis in accordance with ABYC E-11 paragraphs 11.6.1 and 11.8.1. ELA to be submitted to the Government for approval prior to construction.

Tow Provision Design: The analysis shall demonstrate that the design of the tow provisions and supporting structure meets the required criteria in Section 582. Design calculations shall be submitted to the Government for approval prior to construction.

Bow Eye Design: The analysis shall demonstrate that the design of the bow eye and supporting structure meets the required criteria in Section 582. Design calculations shall be submitted to the Government for approval prior to construction.

Cleat Design: The analysis shall demonstrate that the design of the cleat and supporting structure meets the required criteria in Section 582. Design calculations shall be submitted to the Government for approval prior to construction.

Hoisting System Design: The analysis shall demonstrate that the design of the hoisting system, including fittings, supporting structure, and slings meets the required criteria in Section 611 using the highest hoisting system loads. Design calculations shall be submitted to the Government for approval prior to construction.

Analysis documentation shall be provided in electronic format (both native format and Adobe Acrobat PDF). Analyses are for the first boat and shall be presented with the Preliminary TDP forty-five (45) days prior to Pre Delivery Inspection and Trials (PDITs), unless an earlier submittal is required by this Section.

085-2 Drawings

Drawings and drawing revisions shall be prepared in accordance with the guidance of ASME Y14.100 and all referenced documents. Drawing level of detail shall be sufficient for acceptance, operation/training, maintenance, repair, modification and supply support for the delivered boat.

The Contractor shall validate the drawings during the construction process by building all boats to the drawings. Drawings shall first be validated against the initial boat. The original drawings shall be revised to show the actual details if discrepancies are found. Subsequent boats shall be checked against the revised drawings to validate the revision. The drawings shall be revised so that they are maintained up to date. The latest revision shall accurately reflect all boats as constructed and the current status of changes, deviations and waivers.