FINAL SON.pdf

Statement of Need Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) for

NOAA Research Vessel MANTA

A] GENERAL INFORMATION

1] This Statement of Need (SON) contains the requirements for acquisition of a 15’6” (approximate) rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) as a replacement for NOAA Research Vessel Skiff R1504.

2] NOAA shall pick up the the vessel at the Contractor’s facility, which shall not exceed 100 miles from Texas A&M University, 200 Seawolf Parkway, Galveston, Texas, 77554. The expected completion date is no later than 60 days from date of award.

3] The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the efforts of their employees, subcontractors, and vendors in order to avoid any delays or disruptions and to meet the period of performance. The Contractor shall provide all facilities, labor, materials, tools, and services required to complete the work.

4] The Government reserves the right to award some or all tasks defined herein. Additional work outside of this contract may only be authorized based only on a condition found report.

5] All work performed under this SON shall meet or exceed all current requirements of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) as applicable to this size and type of vessel.

6] Welding of the RHIB should be performed by certified welders.

7] NOTE: All work performed on the vessel shall be accomplished as described below unless alternatives are presented in writing BEFORE the work commences, and are agreed to by NOAA and approved by the Contracting Officer.

B] SPECIFICATIONS

New Skiff (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) and 4-stroke outboard Replace the existing skiff with a new and unused unit. The current skiff is a 15’ 6” Polaris aluminum hull RHIB built in 2007 with a 6’ 6” beam (see attached photos). The new RHIB will be as close to the same size as possible, fit in the existing cradle on the R/V MANTA and take up no additional space on the deck.

Features and accessories on current skiff that must be retained:

• Aluminum hull and deck, fully welded, with welded strakes

• Full height welded transom support knees from hull/deck juncture

• 6” extension past transom for increased planning surface & performance

• Roll on non-skid surface in all walking areas

• Transom self-bailer

• Welded bow eye with stainless bushing

• Engine mount striker plates

• Hull anodes to protect against electrolysis

• Cone-end beaching pads (10” x 36”) and tracking strips

• Full length topside stepping pads, 6” wide on straight section of tubes

• Full perimeter rub rail cone tip to cone tip

• Outboard grab-lines P&S

• 5’ paddles, retainers attached to tube sides inboard

• High volume air foot pump, repair kit and Information manual

• Bench seat with cushion

• Single pedestal console with mechanical helm and access hatch, with grab handles

• Battery in tray, master switch wired to engine

• 4 illuminated water-resistant switches, with breakers

• Removable, LED all-around light mounted at transom, extendable to 48”, with storage clips

• Combo 12V-dual USB ports, independently fused

• Hydraulic steering

• 1/2" U Bolts S/S installed inboard in transom for lifting

• Inboard lifting bow eye with stainless bushing insert, welded to deck

• 3-point certified lifting sling, rated for 150% of full skiff weight including fuel

The tube will be 1100 weight neoprene/hypalon fabric, 4 air chambers, with push/turn flush mount valves. Preferred color is grey. The new inflatable collar will be marked with the same visual identifiers as the previous inflatable: NOAA, FGBNMS, and R1504 in 3” lettering.

New outboard motor will be a 4-stroke and at least 40 horsepower (Yamaha, Honda or equivalent). The new motor will be of a brand and model that has a certified maintenance and repair provider within 25 road miles of the Manta dock.

C] OTHER INFORMATION

SITE VISIT:

A visit to the vessel is encouraged prior to quote submission and should be coordinated with:

LTJG Kaitlyn Brogan, NOAA Vessel Operations Coordinators Cell 757-816-6072

R/V MANTA is docked at:

Texas A&M University at Galveston 200 Seawolf Parkway Galveston, TX 77553.

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT/TASK MONITOR:

The Contracting Officer will assign the Technical Point of Contact(s) (TPOC) that shall serve as a technical advisor to the Contracting Officer. The TPOC does not have any contractual authority and cannot obligate the Government or change the scope of work. The TPOC serves as a technical representative for the Contracting Officer.

TPOC(s):

LTJG Kaitlyn Brogan, NOAA Vessel Operations Coordinator Cell 757-816-6072

Or George P. Schmahl, Sanctuary Superintendent Cell 979-229-6542

D] IT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements of 48 CFR 1352.239-73 do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

The contractor will not have access to any government owned IT equipment or be furnished government privileged information. However, the contractor will have full access to the vessel and all of its systems.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

The TPOC will perform final review and acceptance of all work.

INVOICING:

Invoices shall include the vendor name, date, and the purchase order number. Invoices shall be submitted to the TPOC for review and approval. An invoice at 50% of jobs completion may be submitted for payment. The TPOC will then forward the invoice to the NOAA finance office for processing.

E] PICTURES OF OUR CURRENT SKIFF THAT WILL BE REPLACED