CGF-RG 3 Airboat Requirements multi-award.pdf

Coast Guard Airboat Specifications for Forces Rio Grande

Basic Need and Delivery Schedule

• Purchase and delivery of one to three (1-3) airboats with trailers. The first to be delivered within 45 days of award. If more than one vessel is ordered, then follow-on deliveries will occur every 30 days for the remaining boats. The Coast Guard may award to multiple vendors a quantity between 1-3 vessels to ensure timelines are met.

• Vessels will be capable of operating in 6 inches of water, across aquatic vegetation, shorelines, and river banks. The vessel will be able to run for a minimum of 6 hours at 20 knots. Vessel must be capable of operating in winds of less than 30 knots.

• Vessels may be new or used. If used, vessel must be in full operational condition with all systems fully intact and no required repairs or maintenance needed. Purely cosmetic discrepancies from a new vessel are acceptable. Deviations from a new condition that impact operation or maintenance schedule of the vessel are not acceptable. For used vessels, engine hours must be below 500 total hours, with less than 300 hours given precedence.

• Vessels will be capable of holding 4 or 5 people (with gear) each weighing 250lbs along with vessel equipment totaling an additional 75lbs

• Trailers will be suitable for roads that are poorly maintained or not paved, and not require any road permits. Used trailers will be in good condition and free of cracked welds and structural fatigue. All electrical components will be operational and in good condition.

• Vessel will be 18-20 feet in length

• To allow efficiency of spare parts stocking, maintainability and maintenance knowledge, preference a newer model with robust supply and support chain; specifically, the Marine Levitator MS 70/LSX 7.4L engine with a rollover switch..

Hull and Construction An 18-20ft length hull consisting of marine grade aluminum with all joints and seams being welded. The width of the vessel at the top of transom will be between 8-10ft and at the bottom will be 6-8ft. The transom height will be approximately 30in and the vessel will be equipped with cleats and lifting eyes.

The engine stand will be securely affixed to the hull in multiple locations. A smooth polymer or plastic will be securely affixed to the bottom of the hull and extend up and along the sides. The vessel will be equipped with a brushguard and be capable of providing weatherproof storage. Vessels will be trailerable. Vessels will be of subdued color such as green, gray, brown, etc.

Engine And Exhaust System For consistency with existing engines, vessels must be equipped with LSX MS70 7.4L naturally aspirated engine. The engine system will be capable of propelling the vessel at least 40kts at full speed with normal operation speed of approximately 20 knots. All engine and mechanical equipment manuals will be provided in paper and digital form.

Propeller And Reduction Gear Propeller and reduction gear shall be matched to engine to provide performance characteristics listed throughout this document.

Engine Stand, Cage, And Rudders Engine stand will be of corrosion resistant material and securely connected to hull in multiple places.

The vessel will be equipped with a propeller guard. Rudders will be of adequate size and configuration to allow maneuverability at all speeds. Cage stands and rudders will be of similar subdued color as the hull.

Steering Steering for the vessel will be left handed positive push/pull type and configured to allow maneuverability at all speeds.

Coast Guard Airboat Specifications for Forces Rio Grande

Fuel Tank Fuel tank of adequate size to permit continuous running of 20kts for at least 6 hours. Fuel gauge visible to driver while operating vessel.

Drivers Station and Passenger Seating Driver’s seat area will accommodate two or three people with driver located closest to centerline.

Gauges and instrument pedestal located in front of driver. Instrument panel will provide engine parameters and ideally interface with installed navigation system. A weapons rack capable of storing two M4-style rifles vertically will be located near the driver seat platform. Additional seating for two or three people will be forward of driver’s seat area and equipped with storage beneath. Seats should be bucket style with adjustable arm rests and hand holds. A horizontal weapons mount capable of storing two additional M4-style rifles will be located forward seating area. A wire guard will be fitted over the passenger areas in such a way as not to interfere with operation of the vessel or visibility of the operators.

Electrical and Lighting Vessel will be equipped with dual marine grade batteries and selector switch. Batteries will be enclosed and securely affixed to vessel. Vessel will be outfitted with coast guard approved navigation lights. Red and green lights will be mounted on the side of the hull (not on bow) and provide only the minimal brightness required by law. High mounted, white all-around navigation light to be configured to reduce or eliminate on deck elimination and configured to permit selection of stern light only configuration (vice all-around). Vessels will be equipped with visible, white-light flood lights covering at least 130 degrees (centered on bow) and infrared (IR) flood lights covering at least 135 degrees, (centered on bow). A patrol-style spotlight will be mounted opposite the driver’s seat. A flashing blue law enforcement light will also be high mounted.

Bilge Pump Vessels will be equipped with manual and automatically controlled electric bilge pumps capable of removing at least 2000 gallons per hour

Airboat Trailer A fully welded appropriately sized tandem-axel aluminum trailer shall be provided. Trailer shall include one spare tire attached to spare tire mount, easy load bunks with side guides as well as tongue jack.

Stern of trailer will be equipped with roller guides. Trailer will include forward mounted winch and transom tie-down points. All wiring will be waterproof, and rear lights will be LED or similar. Wheels will be corrosion resistant and covered by fenders with integrated steps.

Testing and Training Prior to delivery, vessels will be factory tested by manufacturers. Prior to delivery vessel will also be field tested, and the US Coast Guard will be provided with the opportunity to attend factory and field trial at vendor location. The vendor may choose to conduct the field test at a Coast Guard location.

Video and photo evidence of testing will be furnished to US Coast Guard at Coast Guard request if US Coast Guard declines witnessing in-person testing. Each airboat will be delivered as soon as completed and accepted by the US Coast Guard to a location of the US Coast Guard’s choosing. Bids will include a contract option of a multi-day (two 8-hour days) in-person training scheduled by the Coast Guard within one year of delivery of first vessel.