Attachment A Specifications.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

New Buoy Maintenance Vessel for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

1. BACKGROUND

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

(ONMS), Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) requires a new commercial duty, fiberglass hull, diving/buoy workboat for FKNMS. The vessel will serve as a work/support platform for the installation of semi-permanent anchors into the seafloor for Mooring/Marker Buoys. Tasks performed on the vessel will include the deployment of hydraulic power tools and other related equipment, mixing and deployment of cement, and overall supervision of dive operations with divers deploying directly from the boat. The vessel crew will conduct maintenance which involves hauling the buoys weighing roughly 20-50 lbs up the port quarter and onto the deck of the boat. The acceptance date will be 365 calendar days from the date of award.

2. SCOPE

These specifications established the requirements and specifications for one (1) 36 to 39 foot length of hull

(LOH), commercial-duty fiberglass workboat for use by ONMS in the FKNMS.

2.1. Dimensions. Complete dimensions and capacities are specified in Section 4.3

2.2. General schematic. A conceptual drawing is included in Appendix 1.

2.3. Intended service. Mooring Buoy Installation and Service. Installation of semi-permanent anchors into the seafloor, deployment of hydraulic power tools and other related equipment, mixing and deployment of cement, and overall supervision of dive operations which includes divers deploying directly from the boat.

2.4. The vessel shall be of maximum strength and durability for the service described and shall have an expected life of not less than twenty (20) years at 1400 hours per year with frequent use in adverse open-coast marine conditions (wind >25 kts, combined seas >4 ft).

2.5. Minimum required specifications and aspects of design and workmanship shall be for commercial/Government use and exceed those normally provided on boats manufactured for the recreational market as per United

States Coast Guard regulations.

2.6. It is the intent of these specifications to describe the construction, machinery installation, and outfitting of the vessel. The vessel shall be accepted completely equipped and ready for service as described herein.

2.7. In case of details that are impractical to fully specify, or of inadvertent omissions from the plans and specifications, or inadvertent inclusions therein, it is understood that the intent of the plans and specifications shall be carried out in all respects in accordance with the best boat building practice (Section

3) to produce a vessel capable of the intended service.

2.8. All materials and equipment shall be marine-grade and shall meet appropriate Federal and industry standards for material, application, and installation (Section 3).

3. APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS / STANDARDS / CODES

3.1. The vessel and associated products furnished under this specification shall meet or exceed all applicable sections of the following standards and codes in effect on the date of award:

3.1.1. United States Coast Guard (USCG) 46 CFR Subchapter T

3.1.2. American Boating and Yachting Council Standards (ABYC)

3.1.3. National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)

3.1.4. American Welding Society Standards

3.1.5. NOAA Small Boat Safety and Procedures Manual

3.1.6. Applicable OSHA standards

3.1.7. Applicable Federal and Florida state regulations

3.2. All materials and equipment shall be marine-grade and shall meet appropriate Federal and industry standards for material, application, and installation as applicable to 3.1.1 through 3.1.7 above.

3.3. All workmanship and materials shall be in accordance with the highest commercial marine construction practices, and complete in all respects.

3.4. All welding required by the Contractor will be performed by certified welders working in accordance with approved weld procedures.

Certifications and approvals by USCG, ABS, or another nationally recognized authority are acceptable, and copies of these will be presented to the COR before work begins.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1. General

4.1.1. The boat shall meet the dimensions, specifications, and capabilities identified below.

4.1.2. The boat and all materials, systems, and components shall be new, unused, and free from all defects. All materials and equipment shall be commercial-duty marine-grade and shall meet appropriate federal, and industry standards for design and installation.

4.1.3. All materials, components, and systems shall be fully installed per manufacturer’s specifications and be fully functional.

4.1.4. The propulsion systems and components shall be serviceable within 100 miles of zip code 33040.

4.1.5. Any and all design elements, materials, workmanship, and parts and components (including those not specifically mentioned herein but required for the basic function of the vessel) shall be provided by the contractor.

4.1.6. The boat shall be supplied with all equipment and accessories indicated as standard equipment in the manufacturer’s published literature.

4.1.7. Materials, construction, workmanship, and equipment shall be of the highest standards of engineering and marine practices.

4.2. General Design

4.2.1. The vessel shall be a commercial duty, fiberglass hull, diving/buoy workboat. See general schematic, Appendix 1.

4.2.2. The vessel shall have an open, 8’ x 10’ minimum aft working deck.

4.2.3. Power shall be provided by single, Diesel, in-line 6 cylinder engine with a minimum of 450 horsepower (Example engine: Cummins QSL9)

4.2.4. The vessel shall be designed, constructed and outfitted to operate at least 1400 hours per year with frequent use in adverse open-coast marine conditions (wind >25 kts, combined seas >4 ft)..

4.3. Vessel Dimension and Capacities

4.3.1. Length of Hull (LOH) 36-39 feet

4.3.2. Beam 14.5 feet

4.3.3. Hull Draft Four (4) feet maximum

4.3.4. Bow Thruster 240 lbs thrust each side. Controls at upper & lower helm stations

4.3.5. Horsepower Diesel, single, in-line 6 cylinder, 450 HP minimum

4.3.5.1. Cruise Speed 20 knots at no more than 85% power with full fuel & water tanks, six (6) persons aboard, and normal deck load 2000 lbs

4.3.6. Maximum speed 25kts minimum, fully loaded

4.3.6.1. Range 250 nm minimum at 85% power with 10% fuel reserve

4.3.7. Fuel Capacity Two (2) tanks with capacity to attain required range with 10% reserve

4.3.8. Person Capacity Usual compliment up to six (6) persons including captain, 15 persons maximum on short trips

4.4. Vessel Performance Requirements

4.4.1. The following performance criteria shall be achieved with all tanks full, with six (6) adults and normal deck load of 2000 lbs.

4.4.2. In calm sea conditions the vessel shall:

4.4.2.1. Possess displacement-like handling qualities in close-quarters at low speeds and shall track well without constant corrective steering at planning speeds.

4.4.2.2. Meet or exceed a speed of 25 knots and maintain that speed.

4.4.3. In moderate sea conditions the vessel shall:

4.4.3.1. Provide reasonably dry and stable ride in head, quartering, and following seas

4.4.3.2. Provide exceptional tracking and stability with a reasonable amount of steering correction effort in head, quartering and following seas.

4.4.3.3. Demonstrate good stability and control in beam seas.

4.4.4. In heavy seas the vessel shall:

4.4.4.1. Demonstrate good stability, seaworthiness, and reasonable capabilities to navigate such conditions. This shall be proven when a sea trial is conducted with the vessel.

4.5. General Construction

4.5.1. Hull shall be made of heavy-duty marine-grade fiberglass construction.

4.5.2. Hull type shall be a mono-hull design, planing or semi-displacement type.

4.5.3. Hull shall have watertight bulkheads integrated into the structure below deck for strength and rigidity

4.6. Exterior Finish

4.6.1. Entire vessel shall be completely sealed and gel-coated.

4.6.2. Gel coat and paint will be of the greatest durability, mold, and oxidation resistance commercially available.

4.6.3. Gel coat color and paint shall be the color ‘white’ unless otherwise agreed to by the Government.

4.7. Lettering and Graphics

4.7.1. Lettering and insignia shall be high quality vinyl decals or similar and applied to the vessel exterior following discussions with the Contractor during the pre-construction engineering conference. The Government will provide official logos in electronic format, for example Adobe PDF.

4.7.1.1. For reference, general lettering and insignia will follow the NOAA

Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual (section 13) for a

Class II boat with a cabin. Exact placement to be determined by mutual agreement between the Government and the Builder. See

Appendix 2 for reference.

4.7.1.2. The National Marine Sanctuary System logo will also be applied adjacent to the NOAA logo on both the port and starboard cabin.

Exact placement to be determined by mutual agreement between the

Government and the Builder.

4.7.1.3. The words "National Marine Sanctuary" will be applied to the port and starboard hull. Exact placement to be determined by mutual agreement between the Government and the Builder.

4.8. Bottom Paint

4.8.1. Hull bottom paint shall be high-grade marine anti-fouling type, appropriate for sustained operations and mooring in tropical seawater (Interlux Micron 66

Antifouling Bottom Paint or equivalent).

4.8.2 Prop, shaft, and ruder shall be treated with Prop-Speed gear coating or equivalent.

4.8.3. Bottom paint shall be ‘black’ or ‘blue’ upon mutual agreement between the Government and the

Builder and shall be decided during the pre-construction engineering conference.

4.9. Decks

4.9.1. Decks, General

4.9.1.1. Decks shall be of heavy-duty, marine-grade fiberglass construction with core of appropriate marine-grade material.

4.9.1.2. All decks shall exhibit negligible deflection under load of crew and heavy cargo.

4.9.1.3. All decks and other surfaces subject to foot traffic shall be molded with or covered with a high quality marine-grade non-skid coating with color consistent with the rest of the vessel.

4.9.1.4. All decks shall be cambered to facilitate drainage

4.9.2. Foredeck

4.9.2.1. Shall be walk-around cabin design with a wide, rounded-bow shape that maximizes foredeck walking/working area.

4.9.2.2. Shall be reinforced to withstand and support the weight and strain of the specified electric anchor windlass and ground tackle.

4.9.2.3. Buoy Posts, Optional Item- May require two (2) buoy holder posts of 1-1/4 inch aluminum pipe 20 inches long welded to ¼ inch thick and 8 inch square aluminum base plates, bolted to foredeck just forward of windshields. (See Appendix 3. Images 1-3)

4.9.3. Aft (Work) Deck

4.9.3.1. Aft work deck shall be single-level, measuring 8 feet by 10 feet minimum

4.9.3.2. Shall be made of heavy construction, cambered, with beam support provided by structure of below-deck watertight bulkheads

4.9.3.3. Deck shall be self-bailing with high-capacity one-way scuppers that allow the deck to drain completely and not allow water to re-enter

4.9.3.4. The vessel shall have a low profile stern to accommodate the deployment and retrieval of mooring buoys and hardware.

4.9.3.5. A stainless steel kick plate at the port stern corner of the vessel to prevent damage from hauling buoys. Dimensions must be from gunwhale to the waterline in height and no less than 4 feet wide

4.9.3.6. Sun Shade, Optional Item – The aftmost section of the working deck shall have a permanent rigid overhead shade and storage area capable of supporting 450 pounds minimum with a ladder for crew access to the top (see images 4-6 in appendix 3). Placement and dimensions shall be discussed during pre- construction/engineering conference between the

Government and Contractor.

4.9.4. Davit and Mount

4.9.4.1. Provide a lifting davit/line hauler on starboard side of vessel Aft of cabin.

4.9.4.2. Davit mount shall be manual rotation, 8-position locks, to starboard with a minimum of 300 pounds safe working load.

4.9.5. Pressure Washer, Optional Item

4.9.5.1. 3800 psi electrical powered pressure washer with deck quick connect fittings and 25 feet of deck hose, permanently installed.

4.9.6. Anchoring Hardware

4.9.6.1. One (1) claw-type (Bruce) anchor, hot-dip galvanized steel

4.9.6.2. One (1) heavy duty electric vertical axle windlass operable by deck-mounted foot switch and remotely from both helm stations. Anchor must be deployed and retrieved without crew attendance on the foredeck.

4.9.7. Anchor Rode

4.9.7.1. Anchor line- 450 ±0.25 ft of high-grade marine nylon line, compatible with windlass specified

4.9.7.2. Anchor chain- 50 ±0.25 ft of link hot-dip galvanized chain with alloys that bends before breaks (BBB).

4.9.7.3. The connection between rope and chain shall be a rope-to- chain splice suitable for passing through the windlass chain wheel without pause. The splice shall be of the most durable type acceptable to the chain wheel.

4.9.8. Bulwarks

4.9.8.1. The height of the bulwarks / gunwale surrounding the aft work deck shall be at least 17 inches.

4.9.8.2. Steps shall be built adjacent to the aft bulkhead of the house near the gunwales to assist in stepping up from the work deck to the cap rail on both sides of the vessel.

4.10. Cabin and House

4.10.1. Cabin and house, General.

4.10.1.1. Cabin shall be fully enclosed construction with a full view of the deck through the house.

4.10.1.2. Cabin shall have an internal design to maximize storage and countertop areas. The layout shall maximize the functionality and storage of all spaces.

4.10.1.3. Cabin shall have ventilation ducts and associated cowlings installed as recommended by the Builder. Ducts shall be large, and shall be closable in inclement conditions.

4.10.1.4. Cabin shall have two (2) full-length overhead rails, grab rails near the helm, and one (1) helm seat.

4.10.1.5. Cabin shall be air conditioned appropriately for sub-tropical Florida climate.

4.10.2. Cabin, Windows

4.10.2.1. Cabin shall have at least three (3) forward-facing, rearward-leaning windshields

4.10.2.2. There shall be an electric windshield wiper installed on the front windows. Windshield wipers shall be variable speed, synchronized and self- parking with washers.

4.10.2.3. Window that open shall properly seal when in the closed position to prevent water intrusion.

4.10.3. Helm Stations

4.10.3.1. The lower helm station and wheel shall be positioned on the starboard side with one (1) seat.

4.10.3.2. Helm positioning and surrounds shall present minimal impairment of operator’s line-of-sight forward, to each side, and aft to deck.

4.10.3.3. The dashboard and adjacent areas shall allow sufficient room for the compass, primary navigation multi-function display (MFD), VHF radios, standard engine systems displays, fuel consumption monitoring system, auto helm, etc.

4.10.3.3.1. Electronics displays and other dash-mounted items shall be black finish and flush-mounted to the extent possible.

4.10.3.3.2. Prior to the installation of any dash-mounted components, the

Contractor shall consult with Government to design the optimal layout of displays and gauges.

4.10.4. Cuddy Cabin / Fo’csle / V-Berth

4.10.4.1. A cabin shall be located forward of the helm. The floor of the cabin shall lie below the floor level of the main cabin.

4.10.4.2. The below deck cabin shall have a head with a complete enclosure including door, manual marine head (for example: Jabsco 'twist-n-lock' WC), shower head, small sink, storage cabinet, vent fan, nonskid deck with floor drain.

4.10.4.3. Shall have integrated storage for gear and supplies (e.g., PFDs, hand tools, foul weather gear, crew personal gear, etc.)

4.11. Main Engines and Propulsion

4.11.1. A completely installed propulsion system is required, including associated control, monitoring, and alarm systems at both upper and lower helm stations; additional trim system (e.g. trim tabs); and in-water alignment. Turnkey operation is required upon acceptance.

4.11.2. The entire installation shall be made in accordance with the best marine practice and in accordance with the specifications and recommendations of each component’s manufacturer.

4.11.3. Engine shall be diesel, single, in-line six (6) cylinder, heat-exchanger cooled, wet exhaust exiting through the hull side near the stern, muffler, rated no higher than intermittent duty with engine displays at two stations. Engine shall be no less than 450 horsepower with an appropriate rated transmission (Example of an engine that meets this criteria is the Cummins brand QSL9 model.)

4.11.4. Propeller size and pitch shall be selected based on the manufacturer’s recommendation, intended service, and performance characteristics of the vessel.

4.11.5. Engine manufacturer shall have authorized dealer/service representative for service and part replacement within 100 miles of 33040.

4.12. Steering System

4.12.1. Steering system shall be hydraulic manually actuated, appropriately matched to vessel and engine size.

4.12.2. There shall be two steering stations, one lower station on the main deck in cabin and one upper station on flying bridge.

4.13. Hull Trim System

4.13.1. The hull shall be equipped with hydraulically actuated trim tab system with line guards or be recessed.

4.13.2. The trim system shall be remotely operable from both operating stations and appropriately sized to provide safe and efficient hull trim adjustment across varying vessel loads, speeds, and ocean conditions

4.14. Alarm System

4.14.1. An alarm system shall be installed. A bell/tone loud enough to be heard over normal operational noise (engine and ambient noise) shall be mounted in the pilothouse. A panel with indicator lights for each sensor shall be mounted at the helm station and shall include an all-systems test function.

The following conditions will be monitored by alarm system:

4.14.1.1. Engine system alarms including, but not limited to, temperature, oil pressure, ammeter levels, and other standard alarms applicable to

Federal and industry codes included with engines.

4.14.1.2. Carbon monoxide (CO) sensor and alarm- sensors located in cabin.

4.14.1.3. High water bilge alarms-sensors located in each watertight compartment.

4.15. Electrical Generator and Shore Power

4.15.1. All electrical design, materials, and installations shall conform to ABYC, NMMA, and UCCG standards.

4.15.2. 12VDC boat system and electronics, including salt and freshwater washdowns.

4.15.3. 240VAC single phase shore power, 50 amp.

4.15.4. 120VAC outlets at aft deck- two (2), house- two (2), cabin- one (1), engine room- two (2), head- one (1), galley- two (2).

4.16. Electronics

4.16.1. Electronics, displays, transducers, antennas, cabling, etc. for the following items shall be supplied and installed by the Builder.

All electronics installed at the upper helm station shall be water and weather resistant.

4.16.1.1. Chart-plotter: multi-function display primary Garmin or Furuno, or equal. One flush-mounted on the main console with a second unit on the flying bridge integrated with the main console plotter

4.16.1.2. GPS receiver

4.16.1.3. Solid state radar (capable of 10 nm range)

4.16.1.4. Fathometer with side view and contour mapping (minimum capability of 200 ft)

4.16.1.5. VHF radio with repeater on flying bridge. Must have internal Digital Selective Calling (DSC).

4.16.1.6. Hailer with repeater on flying bridge

4.16.1.7. Wireless cell phone booster

4.16.2. Electrical power auxiliary equipment: Marine electrical generator to power the vessel and cabin air conditioning, and belt driven or power take off interface to power a 10 gallon per minute hydraulic unit @ 2000 psi, for use with underwater tools. Quick connect deck fittings shall be placed on deck for hoses.

4.17. Fuel System and Fire Suppression.

4.17.1. Fuel system, general

4.17.1.1. All fuel system materials, components, and installation shall meet minimum USCG and ABYC standards and specifications.

4.17.1.2. Capacity for required range (250 nm minimum at 85% power with 10% fuel reserve) in two tanks, level gauges, sounding rods, duplex filters on mains.

4.17.1.3. Remote fuel shut offs for main engine and generator to shut down in case of emergency.

4.17.1.4. A fixed fire suppression system for the main engine and generator.

4.18. Plumbing Systems

4.18.1. Bilge Dewatering Systems

4.18.1.1. Each watertight below-deck compartment where water may accumulate (bilge) shall be supplied with a submersible

2000 gallon per hour dewatering pump installed at the lowest point.

4.18.1.2. Pump shall be plumbed to discharge overboard at an appropriate height above the waterline via the most direct, non-restrictive path.

4.18.1.3. A high water bilge alarm with visual and audible alarm shall be installed at the helm.

4.18.1.4. All bilge pumps and high water alarms shall be overload protected and wired directly to the battery such that they remain active when the main battery switches are turned off.

4.18.1.5. A saltwater and freshwater washdown system with a minimum of 42 psi must be installed.

4.19. Equipment, Supplies, and Miscellaneous

4.19.1. Four (4) appropriately sized fenders with 3-strand nylon fender whips shall be supplied

4.19.2. Four (4) appropriately sized dock lines shall be supplied

4.19.3. Eight (8) life jackets (USCG Type I PFD, Offshore Lifejacket) shall be supplied

4.19.4. One (1) life ring (USCG Type IV PFD, Throwable Device) shall be mounted on the aft work deck

4.19.5. Two (2) USCG approved B-l five (5) lb ABC Extinguisher installed in designated locations on non-ferrous mounts

4.19.6. One (1) marine 12-gauge emergency signal kit shall be installed in the console. The kit shall include flares and signaling equipment meeting

Coast Guard compliance for day and night coastal use.

4.19.7. A boat hook with a mount shall be supplied

4.19.8. A 50 amp shore power cable shall be supplied

4.19.9. One (1) eight (8) person life raft or float shall be supplied.

4.19.10. All items shall be supplied on the vessel prior to conducting training and sea trials.

5. DIVE SUPPORT

5.1. Dive Bench/Dive Storage

5.1.1. Dive Bench, Optional Item- A modular fiberglass bench, shall be supplied, designed to be placed towards the stern of the vessel. The fabricated seating structure shall accommodate a minimum of 3 (three) people.

5.1.2. Cylinder Roll Control Brackets, Optional Item- A minimum of 12 cylinder roll control brackets shall be installed. Exact locations of all brackets will be determined after discussion with the

Contractor during the pre-construction engineering conference.

5.2. Mounted Dive Ladder

5.2.1. Provide a stable dive ladder constructed of aluminum with hand rails to be connected to the aft starboard portion of the dive platform with a capacity of greater than 400lbs. All rungs must be covered with a non-skid grip.

6. PRE-CONSTRUCTION/ENGINEERING MEETING

6.1. Prior to commencing work the Government and Contractor will conduct a pre-construction/engineering meeting to discuss and agree upon final layout, storage, electrical systems, decals, etc. as described herein.

7. GOVERNMENT INSPECTIONS

7.1. The Government will be responsible to conduct and/or to arrange for inspections of the vessel during its design/construction phases.

7.2. The Contractor shall be responsible to provide the Government an up-to-date progress schedule monthly through the project which shall include the total percentage of the boat completed.

7.3. The Government may conduct on-site inspections at the Builder’s facility at any time with one day’s advance notice to the Builder. The Government and the

Contractor will work to ensure that inspections do not adversely impact the schedule.

8. DOCK AND SEA TRIALS

8.1. Dock trials will be conducted at the Contractor’s yard as follows:

8.1.1. Vessel complete and afloat

8.1.2. All systems run for one hour minimum

8.1.3. All powered machinery and components actuated through full range

8.1.4. All articulating devices moved through full range of motion

8.1.5. All electrical devices (lights, sensors, motors, etc.) proven operational

8.1.6. Deadweight survey completed

8.1.7. Correction and re-test of any failures or deficiencies prior to sea trials

8.1.8. All test results recorded and provided to NOAA

8.2. Sea trials will be conducted at the Contractor’s yard as follows:

8.2.1. Vessel ballasted to full load condition

8.2.2. All engine parameters recorded by certified tech (mains and generator)

8.2.3. Generator run continuously at 75% or highest reasonable load created by onboard equipment

8.2.4. Vessel speed tests, full range of throttle settings

8.2.5. Vessel handling tests, full range of throttle settings

8.2.6. Endurance test; 30 minutes continuous at 100% power, and 1.5 hours at 85% power

8.2.7. Correction and re-test of any failures or deficiencies prior to acceptance

8.2.8. All test results recorded and provided to NOAA

9. DELIVERY: Option. Government reserves the right to exercise this option.

9.1. Delivery of the completed vessel will be completed by NOAA staff following dock and sea trials unless the government and the Contractor choose to exercise the option of having the Contractor complete delivery of the vessel to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Key West dock. If the government and the Contractor choose for the Contractor to complete the delivery, the

Contractor will complete the following requirements:

9.2. The Contractor will deliver the vessel in the water at the NOAA dock, 33 East Quay Road, Key

West FL, 33040. All costs for delivery will be at the Contractors expense.

9.3. Delivery may be performed by truck, barge, motoring the vessel on its own bottom, or a combination of these methods.

9.4. The vessel may be delivered on its own bottom ONLY if the on-water distance traveled is less than

1000 nautical miles on navigable waters.

9.5. Once the vessel reaches Key West, but prior to delivery, the vessel bottom and submerged running gear will be inspected by NOAA staff. If the vessel arrives in Key West on its own bottom, the

Contractor will have the vessel lifted out of the water for 30 minutes minimum to allow for this inspection. If the vessel arrives in Key West by truck or barge, NOAA will inspect the bottom before launching. In either case, the Contractor will notify NOAA staff prior to these events.

9.6. Entities responsible for delivery will be licensed, bonded, and insured.

9.7. The vessel shall have the final delivery with all fluid reservoirs full, including fuel.

9.8. Upon arrival at the NOAA dock for delivery, the vessel will be run in open water for a minimum of one hour by the Contractor and NOAA staff to demonstrate that all systems are fully operational.

9.9. If this option is accepted, NOAA will provide provisional acceptance of the vessel prior to departure from the Contractors yard for delivery. Final acceptance will follow successful completion of delivery.

10. FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

10.1. Once the vessel is delivered either by the Government or the Contractor, Government representatives shall perform a final inspection of the vessel and equipment to confirm that any non-compliant issues previously identified during dock and sea trials have been properly addressed. If the Contractor is responsible for the delivery, the Government will confirm that nothing was damaged or lost during delivery.

10.2. Within five (5) working days of the final inspection, the COR will provide to the

Contractor a Final Inspection Report. The Final Inspection Report will include all items found to be inoperable or in need of repair and shall be corrected by the Contractor within 21 calendar days at no cost to the Government.

10.3. Acceptance of the vessel by the Government will occur following completion of any repairs identified in the Final Inspection Report.

10.4. Vessel stability criteria will be made available at acceptance.

11. TRAINING

11.1. Up to one (1) full work day of vessel systems familiarization and operator training shall be supplied at the expense of the Contractor. This training will be conducted aboard the vessel at the Contractors yard.

12. DOCUMENTATION

12.1. Contractor shall supply a certificate of weight for the vessel with a full load of fuel.

12.2. Although the boat will not be registered with any state agency, the Contractor shall supply all documentation including transfer titles required to register the vessel

12.3. Provide any other documentation as required by the USCG.

12.4. Provide general arrangement, controls and electrical drawings/diagrams.

12.5. Provide all user manuals and reference documents

12.5.1. Contractor shall provide two copies of all documentation and user manuals for the engine, electronic equipment, and all installed components. The information shall be supplied in labeled file folders contained inside a portable plastic file box with latching lid.

12.5.2. Contractor shall supply vessel hull, piping, and electrical systems wiring drawings, schematics, including description of any labeling on electrical wires and terminal blocks.

13. WARRANTY

13.1. The Hull, Deck and Cabin shall have a standard manufacturer’s warranty on materials and workmanship from date of acceptance.

13.2. Paint coatings shall have a minimum of a one year warranty from the date of acceptance.

13.3. Engines shall include a full manufacturer’s warranty from the date of acceptance.

13.4. All other installed equipment, electronics and miscellaneous items shall include manufacturer’s standard warranties.

13.5. The Contractor shall respond to warranty requests within one (1) business day of a report of a failure from the Government, and shall dispatch a Contractor representative to address any warranty issues within five (5) days of report.

13.6. The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided that such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the standard commercial warranty with the item. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government’s rights under the “Inspection” clause, nor does it limit the Government’s rights with regard to other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty.

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SECTION 13 VISUAL IDENTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION

A uniform identification scheme is necessary to develop and promote public recognition of small boat activities. A uniform numbering system is required by U.S. Code for the purpose of identification. All NOAA small boats must comply with the visual identification and registration requirements specified in th NOAA Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual (SBSPM). NOAA Small Boats are Government assets and must maintain a positive public image.

.01 Responsibility The SBSPM is responsible for issuing hull-registration numbers. Programs that own small boats must:

Comply with the visual identification guidelines listed in this Manual; and Register any new small boat or existing small boat not already registered by submitting a completed Hull Registration Number Request (NOAA Form 57- 19-03).

Enter any new small boat or existing small boat not already listed in the Vessel Inventory Management database.

.02 NOAA Hull-Registration Numbers and Trailer License Plates Registration

Registration numbers are composed of up to six characters. The first character is a letter and assigned as follows:

First Character Description F Any boat assigned to NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service

S Any boat assigned to NOAA’s National Ocean Service and primarily engaged in hydrographic survey.

R Any boat assigned NOAA’s Oceanic and Atmospheric Research or NOAA’s National Ocean Service and primarily engaged in research.

None Any boat assigned to a NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations

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The first and second number corresponds to the length overall of the small boat measured in feet and rounded down to the nearest whole foot length.

The third, fourth, and optional fifth numbers are determined by the SBSPM and assigned in sequential order. The optional sixth digit may be utilized when inventory in a specific length category exceeds 99 total boats.

Any small boat that is internally transferred between Line Offices must be re-registered through SBSPM.

The SBP has no registration process for trailers. Government trailers require a General Service Administration (GSA) plate, which are requested through the local property contact who handles Government Owned Vehicles (GOVs). SBP track trailers through the Annual Trailer Evaluation (ATE) form.

.03 Visual Identification Scheme

a) NOAA Emblem and Registration Number Display

Display of the NOAA emblem promotes public awareness of NOAA programs and is displayed in the following manner:

• All small boats must display the registration number on the port and starboard bow.

• Small boats may also display the boat’s name on the port and starboard bow.

If displayed, the name must be above the registration number, in a similar-sized font. The name and number are left justified on the port bow and right justified on the starboard bow.

• On small boats without a cabin, deck house, or steering console, NOAA emblems are placed on the forward portion of both the port and starboard bow. Position with the small boat name and NOAA registration number.

• On boats that have a cabin, deck house, or a steering console, the NOAA emblems are placed on both the port and starboard side of either the cabin, deck house, or console at a location that is least obstructed from a clear broadside view. Emblems should be as large as possible for the available surface area.

• On small boats that have a cabin, deck house, or steering console, additional NOAA emblems may be displayed on the port and starboard bows. If displayed, the emblems must be positioned with the small boat’s name and NOAA registration number.

• Boats with a full and unobscured transom may display the NOAA emblem and registration number on the transom. Emblems should be as large as

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• Boats with split transoms may display the NOAA emblem offset to one side.

Emblems should be as large as possible for the available surface area and account for the area required for the hull-registration number placement below the emblem.

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b) Boat Name and Hull-Registration Number Convention

Boat name and hull-registration numbers are:

• Block-shaped capital letters in sans-serif (Arial) type font;

• Of a color providing contrast with the background hull color, usually black;

and,

• Sized as follows:

c) Color Scheme

Small boats should follow a white color scheme. Other colors are allowed, as long as the color scheme remains durable, serviceable, and presents a positive public image. Aluminum hull or structures are not required to be painted.

d) Specific Boat Marking

Line Offices and Programs may develop specific boat-marking schemes and graphics. Specific boat-marking schemes must not infringe upon, be similar to, or be able to be construed as being similar to any existing small boat-marking schemes in use by any small boat, or fleet of small boats, either public or private.

.04 Examples of Small Boat Visual Identifications

Figure 1: Example of visual identification for small boats without a cabin, deck house, or steering console

Small Boat Category Letter Size Class A 3 inches Class I 3 inches Class II 3-6 inches Class III 6 inches SRV 9 inches

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Figure 2: Example of visual identification for small boats with a steering console

Figure 3: Example of visual identification for small boats with deck house

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Figure 4: Example of NOAA emblem centered on transom

Figure 5: Example of NOAA emblem offset on obstructed transom

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Figure 6: Example of NOAA emblem offset on transom due to obstruction by gear

Figure 7: Example of Line Office or Programmatic markings

.05 Flags

NOAA small boats are allowed to display the United States ensign, national flags, the NOAA flag, state flags, and the flags of partner agencies. Small boats must follow proper etiquette for all flags being flown.

.06 Exemptions

Requests to exempt a small boat from the rules of this Section or to deviate from the standards must be transmitted to the LOSBO for review and action by the SBSB.

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a) Inflatable Boats Inflatable boats are exempt from the visual identification requirements; however, every attempt should be made to comply with the identification requirements where practicable.

b) Imminent Danger Exemption from the visual identification requirements may be granted by the Program Director, on a temporary basis, for boats when a significant hazard to the boat or its complement is probable or perceived due to unpopular public opinion caused by NOAA regulation or policy. After the perceived or possible threat has passed, restore the boat to the visual identification requirements of the NOAA Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual as soon as possible.

Image 1 – Buoy post on foredeck measuring height Image 2 – Buoy post on foredeck measuring diameter

Image 3 – Buoys positioned on buoy posts on the bow

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