Attachment 1_BSR-SW_Requirements Rev2_RFP.pdf

Attachment 1 Requirements Document BSR-SW

REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT

for the

BORDER SECURITY RIVERINE – SHALLOW WATER (BSR-SW)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Version 2.0

ES-1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Requirements Document (RD) establishes the operational requirements for the procurement of Coast Guard Border Security Riverine – Shallow Water (BSR-SW) boats to The BSR-SW is a shore-based boat with a primary mission responding to Law Enforcement operations to include Migrant Interdiction (MI) and Drug Interdiction (DI).

These missions shall be performed during daytime and nighttime conditions with varied maritime climates and situations including the following and climates and situations of a similar nature:

• Riverine Environments

• Inland Waterway Environments

• US Southern Border area Environments

The BSR-SW shall be a Coast Guard standard boat platform capable of performing missions that require the projection of CG capabilities in a riverine environment.

Factors considered in the development of this document include mission performance, human performance factors, affordability, safety and survivability.

Section 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

The Requirements Document (RD) is the formal statement that defines the performance and related operational parameters for a proposed concept or system. It describes an operational system in terms of a range of acceptable and desired standards of performance. The RD serves as the source document for a host of systems engineering activities, ongoing requirements analysis, and cost estimating to ensure the success of the project by consolidating the mission performance measures and the requirements for the support and maintenance of the system.

The RD is the acquisition of a new asset more suitable for operation in the variable depth, often shallow, riverine environment than the 27’ SPC-SW and the 29’ RBS-II.

Section 2. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

The BSR-SW will operate on the Rio Grande river between Rio Grande City and the terminus of the river. The BSR-SW will be stationed at 5 locations along the river and deploy to various boat ramps to launch and execute patrols along sections of the river. The river has variable depth with some sections being only inches deep requiring the BSR-SW to be able to operate in very shallow water. There remain submerged hazards in the form of both rocks, sand and other debris. The river is lined by a floodplain forest, known as a "bosque," which could pose navigational challenges in some areas. The river is prone to hyacinth growth in late spring through the fall posing a significant challenge to boat operations.

Section 3: Border Security Riverine – Shallow Water Characteristics

Physical Constraints

3.1 Length 18-22ft

3.2 Beam 8-ft 6-in maximum when trailered.

3.3 Draft (fully loaded, not on

plane) Shall not exceed 9 inches in the stern and 5 inches on the bow (fresh water) in fully loaded condition, when stationary in water depth sufficient to float freely

3.4 Draft (planing) Shall not exceed 4 inches.

3.5 Deadrise Less than 10” deadrise bottom for stability.

Definitions

3.6 Crew Crew weights shall be 225 pounds per person (200 lbs + 25 lbs of PPE). Full crew compliment is 4 crew members.

3.7 Fully Loaded Weight

Condition

Weight of the boat, outfit items, Full Fuel, Full crew (4 members).

3.8 Performance Weight

Condition

Weight of the boat, outfit items, Full Fuel, Partial crew (3 members).

3.9 Minimum Weight Condition Weight of the boat, outfit items, empty fuel, 2 crew members.

Operating Environment

3.10 Open Water Able to operate in up to 2-ft seas and survive in 4-ft seas

3.11 Air Temperatures 32F to 110F

3.12 Winds Capable of operating in winds of up to 30 knots

3.13 Visibility Capable of operating in restricted visibility

3.14 Day / Night Operations Both day and night operations

3.15 Crew Compliment Capable of carrying 4 crew members

3.16 Operational Profile Designed to support 2,000 hours of annual operations.

3.17 Hazards During Spring to Fall, river hyacinth may be present across the full navigable portion of the river. The propeller version of the boat (non-jet drive) should incorporate design features to meet 3.20 Patrol Profile and 3.18 speed requirements through hyacinth areas.

Performance, Function and Stability

3.18 Speed Top speed 30+ knots, in Performance Weight Condition.

20 knots cruising in Fully Loaded Condition.

Able to maintain 15+ knots against Rio Grande current flow (assumed 0.6 to 2.5 knots).

3.19 Stability Stability to allow for Person in the Water (PIW) recovery from sides when afloat

3.20 Patrol profile 6 hour patrols. Patrols will consist of 65% of time running at 20 knots, 25% at 8 knots, 5% at clutch-ahead, and 5% idle.

3.21 Towing (being towed) Shall be capable of being towed by another vessel.

3.22 Towing (as towing vessel) Shall be capable of taking another BSR-SW vessel in side tow.

3.23 Transition Shall be able to transition from land to soft water via the trailer on an embankment/ramp grade up to 15 degrees.

3.24 Crew embarkation /

debarkation Shall be able to be steadied against river banks for personnel embarkation and debarkation.

Mechanical Systems

3.25 Propulsion Single gasoline outboard

Fleet mix of 13 boats with jet drives and 11 boats with propeller drive.

3.26 Propulsion Protection Raised outboard with hull protection to reduce the probability of damage to the lower unit

3.27 Propulsion Protection For jet version; outboard jet propulsion engine, positioned w/lower unit at or above keel

3.28 Fuel Tank (Range) Ability to operate for 6 hours at stated patrol profile starting Fully Loaded Weight Condition and retaining 4 crew members onboard for the duration.

3.29 Steering Hydraulic steering

3.30 Electrical 1 battery for the engine and 1 house battery

Arrangements and Outfit

3.31 Hull Monohull High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

3.32 Hull Bottom designed with sufficient reinforcement to withstand one time rock impact at 30 knots while in Fully Loaded Weight Condition. For impact assessment, assume operating in 6” water depth, rock protruding up 4” from the ground, 5” contact area, rounded, not sharp.

3.33 Hull Internally accessible bilge drain plugs.

3.34 Console Coxswain Center Console, watertight, aligned on the center line of the boat

3.35 Coxswain Station Seating Leaning post for coxswain.

3.36 Crew Seating Independent seats for non-coxswain crew (quantity 3). Crew seats should be aligned in the center of the boat, not side by side. Two seats may be a centerline bench style, or side by side if necessary.

3.37 Lighting Flashing blue law enforcement light, navigation lights.

3.38 Lighting Bow mounted front facing Infrared lights for nighttime operations.

3.39 Night Vision Consideration The vessel shall be designed to support safe and effective operations by crews employing night vision devices. All lighting, reflective surfaces, displays, and emissions shall be configured to minimize visual interference when viewed through NVD’s.

3.40 Stowage Mesh rigging to secure gear along hull

3.41 Cable Bar Cable bar installed from the bow over the center console to protect the operator and crew from cables or wires hung across the river.

Cable protection should be removeable if needed.

3.42 Sun Protection Removeable overhead sun protection for all crew member seats including coxswain.

NOTE: Cable Bar and sun protection must be able to both be fitted on the boat concurrently.

Communications Requirements

3.43 External Comms Controls shall be easily accessible to the coxswain

Navigation Requirements

3.44 Fathometer Not required

3.45 Navigation Lights Shall be equipped with navigation lights and sounds that comply with U.S. Navigation rules.

3.46 Navigation Controls Navigation controls and displays shall be easily accessible and viewed by the coxswain.

Trailer

3.47 Deployment and Recovery Able to load and unload the BSR-SW from land, into water at boat ramps, and onto the trailer from the water.

3.48 Road Transport Trailer should prioritize simplicity and ease of maintenance. Trailer may be a tilting design. Trailer shall have integrated winch. Must be able to transport on all standard U.S. roads and highways at speeds up to 65 mph. Must be able to transit at lower speeds (up to 30mph) on unimproved (dirt and gravel) roads. All electrical systems capable of being integrated with tow vehicle and accommodate both AC and DC recharging, self-contained within trailer assembly. Vessel and trailer fully loaded shall not exceed 2,500 lbs.

Supportability

3.49 Boat Information Book The BIB shall provide a complete description of the vessel's capacities and characteristics, including operating instructions for all systems, equipment, and components installed (to include wiring).

System diagrams shall be included to supplement the written description. System working drawings may be used in lieu of the diagrams upon approval of the Contracting Officer.

3.50 Drawings Shall provide drawings as necessary for use, repair, modification and maintenance of the boat. These drawings shall depict the boat in a manner so as to make the functionality of systems easily evident and shall depict all components of the boat.

3.51 Logistics Support Shall provide Master Equipment List, Recommended Spare parts List, List of Special Tools and Long Lead Parts.