FA2823-19-Q-0058_SOLICITATION_Q&A.docx

SOLICITATION: FA2823-19-Q-0058 36’ Fast Response Fire-Rescue Target Boat Q&A

22 AUG 2019

Q1 - Does Section 1.0 - item a. intend to describe a traditional Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) design with an inflatable sponson for additional stability? SOR Reference Section 1.0 - item a. "Welded Aluminum Ridged Hull RIB, Deep V Monohull design” A1 – Yes, the sponson would add in stability as part of the boat but also serve for boarding and bumpering purposes. The sponson is foam filled or foam filled with air bladder design. Deep V/ RIB hull design from a centerline chine most capable for the combination of stability and speed we need to achieve coupled with the type of sea state durations that are prevalent verses other chine designs such as a two or three hull.

Q2 - Is the intended design to be a deep v aluminum hull with stability derived from chine area with a closed cell foam for boarding operations as Section 1.0 items h. and r. and Section 2.0 item a. suggest? SOR Reference Section 1.0 - item a. "Welded Aluminum Ridged Hull RIB, Deep V Monohull design” A2 – Yes for the intended design, but the closed cell foam reference is in regards to foam within the hull that provides floatation and some soundproofing.