Go-Fast Tactical Training Boat Specification

USCG HITRON Training Boat Requirements Specification Items followed by the word "Threshold" are minimum requirements or performance that the proposed product must have. Items followed by the word "Objective" represent desirable increases in operational capabilities. These “Objective” requirements or any portion thereof, as well as any other items or increased performance capabilities the Contractor considers desirable or to add value, may be offered.

A. Boat Performance and Requirements Characteristics (Threshold)

1. Length between 38’ (minimum) and 48’ (maximum) Fiberglass hull, Center Console (open cabin) with cuddy cabin forward.

2. Beam Not-To-Exceed (NTE) 10’6”.

3. Minimum of three marine batteries.

4. Self bailing cockpit with non-skid surface.

5. Bolster seating for crew with grab rails on console or nearby.

6. Minimum of two separate controlled bilge pumps/automatic and manual control.

7. Stable in all operating modes.

8. Capable of sustained speeds (cruise) of 35 Knots (kt), in 4 foot (ft) seas 15 kts winds with 04 People On Board (POB).

9. Carry 200-300 lbs of stowed equipment and gear in installed storage compartments.

10. Gooseneck trailer.

In addition to above, the Contractor shall propose the best: (1) Draft, (2) Weight (3) Boat Height and (4) the Anticipated Hull service life of 10 years.

The following requirement is considered an objective: A cruising range of 250 NM at 35 kts in 4’ seas, with 04 POB, a full liquid load, and 300 lbs of stowed cargo.

B. Boat Propulsion Requirements (Threshold)

1. Propulsion – powered by outboard engines (with gasoline fuel).

2. Powered by a minimum of two engines or as required to meet speed.

3. In twin engine configuration, single engine operational speeds of 15 mph required, in 6ft seas and 15 kt winds with full load condition. (4 people and 300 lbs of cargo).

4. Minimum range of 150 Nautical Miles (NM) at a cruising speed of 35 kts in 4 ft seas.

The following requirement is considered an objective: Minimum range of 150 NM at a cruising speed of 50 kts.

C. Boat Electronics, Communications and Navigational Requirements (Threshold) C.1 Coast Guard Scalable Integrated Navigation System (SINS) C.1.1 The HITRON Chase Boat shall be provided with the Coast Guard standard Furuno Scalable Integrated Navigation System (SINS) equipment as listed below:

a. Radar/Chart Plotter 10 inch Display [RDP149/NT] w/ ARP11 ARPA Module Installed & NTSC/PAL Video Interface Kit [P/N 008-523-070]

b. [XNA10A/3.5] Open Radar Array 3.5 FT 4KW with [RSB0070-064] Radar Antenna Pedestal

c. GPS/DGPS [GP37 w/ GPA019] DGPS Antenna

d. Remote Display [RD30] (Helm Position)

e. Heading Sensor [PG-500R]

f. Digital Network Sounder [ETR6/10N DFF1]

g. Transducer [555-SLD]

C.1.2 Additional equipment required to install the SINS equipments are listed below:

a. NEMA cables w/6 pin connector, Furuno Part #000-125-237

C.1.3 Navigation system equipment installation shall be in accordance with IEEE STD 45 Section 27. All of the SINS displays shall be flush mounted in a console. If displays are mounted in the overhead, they do not have to be mounted in an overhead console. All flush mounted displays shall be mounted so that they can be easily removed from outside the console (without having to go inside the console) for maintenance.

C.1.4 The depth transducer shall be installed in a location that allows the system to correctly display depth at all speeds and sea state within operating limits of the craft as set forth in Section 051. The depth transducer shall be readily accessible for maintenance and replacement. The depth transducer shall be located to minimize susceptibility to physical damage due to grounding, debris impact, hoisting, etc.

C.1.5 The following interface connections will be made at the rear DATA Ports of the RDP-149/NT Multidisplay:

a. DATA-1 Port interconnects with the RD-30 Multidisplay

b. DATA-2 Port interconnects with the AIS via the AIS Junction Box

c. DATA-3 Port interconnects with the PG-1000/PG-500R Electronic Heading Sensor

d. DATA-4 Port interconnects with multiplexed NMEA signals from the GP-37 D-GPS and GX-5500s DSC Radio

C.2 RADIO SYSTEMS

C.2.1 Radio Systems C.2.1.1 The Contractor is responsible for providing, installing, and integrating all components of the radio systems. These components include dedicated control heads (where applicable), speaker (where applicable), microphones, and antennas. Each component shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and OEM recommendations.

C.2.1.2 Each radio system shall perform independently. Each radio system, including its dedicated antenna, shall not interfere with the other radio systems.

C.2.2 Tactical-VHF Radio System (Primary VHF)

C.2.2.1 The Contractor shall provide 1 (one) Motorola XTL-5000 -O5- Tactical-VHF Radio System. This radio shall operate across the 136-174 MHz frequency range.

C.2.2.2 The Tactical - VHF Radio shall be mounted in an environmentally protected enclosure/area that will provide the technician with easy access to load the frequency/channel assignments (e.g. Code Plug - back of transceiver) and the encryption keys (front of the remote control head).

C.2.2.3 The Tactical-VHF Radio Remote Head shall be flush mounted in the console.

C.2.2.4 The Tactical-VHF Radio shall have a dedicated water resistant speaker that is clearly audible during all operating conditions. It shall be clearly labeled “Tactical-VHF”.

C.2.2.5 The Tactical-VHF Radio shall have the following options:

C.2.2.6 The Tactical-VHF radio shall have the following Marine Band channels programmed upon delivery:

C.2.2.7 The following shall be provided with each boat:

C.2.2.8 The Tactical-VHF antenna shall be a marinized dipole antenna with mounting hardware that is electrically isolated from the transmission line. The antenna shall have a maximum VSWR of less than 2:1 across the 136-174 MHz operating spectrum. Shakespeare HS 2774-1 or equal.

C.2.3 Tactical-UHF Radio System

C.2.3.1 The Contractor shall provide 1 (one) Motorola XTL-5000 -O5- Tactical-UHF Radio System. This radio shall operate across the 380-420 MHz frequency range.

C.2.3.2 The Tactical-UHF Radio shall be mounted in an environmentally protected enclosure/area that will provide the technician with easy access to load the frequency/channel assignments (e.g. Code Plug - back of transceiver) and the encryption keys (front of the remote control head).

C.2.3.3 The Tactical-UHF Radio Remote Head shall be flush mounted in the console.

C.2.3.4 The Tactical-UHF Radio shall have a dedicated water resistant speaker that is clearly audible during all operating conditions. It shall be clearly labeled “Tactical-UHF”.

C.2.3.5 The Tactical-UHF Radio shall have the following properties:

C.2.3.6 The Tactical-UHF radio shall have the following UHF channels/frequencies programmed upon delivery:

C.2.3.7 The Tactical-UHF antenna shall be a marinized dipole antenna with mounting hardware that is electrically isolated from the transmission line. The antenna shall have a maximum VSWR of less than 2:1 across the 380-420 MHz operating spectrum.

C.2.4 Marineband-VHF/DSC Radio System (Secondary VHF)

C.2.4.1 The Contractor shall provide 1 (one) Standard-Horizon GX5500S Marine Band VHF-FM Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Class-D compliant radio. This radio shall operate across the frequency range of 156.000 – 163.775 MHz.

C.2.4.2 The DSC Radio shall output at least one of the following NMEA-0183 messages whenever a DSC Distress Message is received: DSE (Digital Selective Calling – Extended), DSC (Digital Selective Calling), or TLL (Target Lat/Long). These message formats are provided in priority order, with DSE the preferred format.

C.2.4.3 Display: Lat/Long of Distress Call, Nature of Distress Call, MMSI of Distress Call, Date/Time of Distress Call.

C.2.4.4 The DSC Class-D Radio shall receive ownship position information from Scalable Integrated Navigation System (SINS) via GP-37 D-GPS.

C.2.4.5 DSC Digital Distress Call information shall be displayed on the boat’s SINS RDP-149/NT Multidisplay. The DSC NMEA-0183 data signals will be connected to DATA-4 Port at the rear of Multidisplay

C.2.4.6 The VHF-DSC Radio shall have a dedicated water resistant speaker that is clearly audible during all operating conditions. It shall be clearly labeled “VHF-DSC”.

C.2.4.7 The VHF antenna shall be a marinized dipole antenna with mounting hardware that is electrically isolated from the transmission line. The antenna shall have a maximum VSWR of less than 2:1 across the 156.000 – 163.775 MHz operating spectrum. Shakespeare HS 2774-1 or equal.

C.2.5 HF/ALE Radio System

C.2.5.1 The Contractor shall provide 1 (one) Mobat MICOM-3T High Frequency / Automatic Link Establishment (HF/ALE) Radio System, or equal. This radio shall operate across the 2-30 MHz frequency range.

C.2.5.2 The HF radio shall be JOINT INTEROPERABILITY TEST COMMAND (JITC) CERTIFIED and shall meet MIL STD 810F for Rain (procedure II), Vibration, Shock and Humidity. The radio shall have a 25 Watts minimum and 150 Watts maximum output power. The radio shall be Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) enabled. ALE shall meet MIL STD 188-141(B).

C.2.5.3 The HF radio shall be capable of interfacing with the Government Furnished Cryptographic equipment (KY-99A and HYP-57) devices. Size, Weight and Power requirements for the KY-99A and HYP-57 devices: 3 X 5.5 X 6.7 inches, 4.5 lbs, and 2.5W at 17 - 40VDC via a DC to DC converter. The KY99-A and HYP-7 shall be mounted in a manner which will allow the units to be secured with a locking device. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide all cables and connectors associated with interfacing the KY-99A and the HYP-57 to the HF radio system. In addition, a separate handset and speaker shall be provided with the system to allow the operator to listen and transmit in the cryptographic mode – McDowell Research amplified speaker, MRC-67A – and Handset, H-250/U or equal.

C.2.5.4 The Contractor shall provide 1 (one) SG-303 heavy duty, 8ft HF Antenna with S/S 4-hole ratchet mount. The antenna shall be mounted a minimum distance of 4 feet from the nearest crew member position and be capable of being folded or otherwise lowered without disassembly. Supply, installation and proper integration of the HF sub-systems shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

C.2.6 Integrated Crew Communications System

C.2.6.1 The Contractor shall also provide and install a hard wired Crew Communications System.

C.2.6.2 The system shall be able to independently monitor and transmit all onboard radio systems from each crew station - seat, and it shall provide hands free voice communications between crew stations.

C.2.6.3 The system shall have outlets from each crew station and one additional outlet forward on the boat.

C.2.6.4 The system shall have a marine grade, water resistant, headset type crew communications system.

C.2.6.5 The headsets shall have the following features: submersible, active noise reduction, talk-through electronics for oral communications, fit-under standard ballistic helmets, and have a noise canceling boom microphone.

C.2.7 AIS (Automatic Identification System)

C.2.7.1 The Contractor shall provide the Coast Guard specific L3 Protec-M AIS system, p/n A1SA1-000-94. The system shall be integrated, via AIS Junction Box, with the SINS chart plotter at DATA-2 Port to display AIS tracks. The system shall include a separate GPS antenna and interface with existing DGPS antenna to meet IMO standards.

C.2.7.2 The Contractor shall allow space for AIS/BFT transponder to allow for easy access to the AIS control panel for loading of codes.

C.2.7.3 The Contractor shall provide an AIS antenna with a maximum VSWR of 2:1 at the AIS operating frequencies of 161.975 MHz (channel 87B) and 162.025 MHz (channel 88B). Morad VHF 159 HD or equal

C.2.8 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

C.2.8.1 The Contractor shall provide and install a manually deployable, self-buoyant 406 MHz CAT II EPIRB with a built-in GPS location transmitter.

C.2.9 LIGHTING

C.2.9.1 Search Light

C.2.9.1.1 The HITRON Chase Boat shall be equipped with an installed remote controlled searchlight, ACR RLC100-12D or equal with dual controls mounted at the port and starboard consoles.

C.2.9.1.2 The location of the searchlight shall provide for a minimum of 360 degree arc of unobstructed illumination. The searchlight shall also be able to move vertically.

C.2.9.2 Law Enforcement Light

C.2.9.2.1 The HITRON Chase Boat shall be equipped with two law enforcement lights, Whelen S360 or equal mounted on the cabin top. The lights shall be located to provide 360 degree visibility out to a minimum of 2NM.

C.2.9.3 Cabin Lights

C.2.9.3.1 The HITRON Chase Boat shall have cabin lights suitable for day (white) and night operations (blue or red).

C.2.9.4 Flood Lights and Boarding Lights

C.2.9.4.1 The HITRON Chase Boat shall be equipped with independently controlled lights that illuminate the fore and aft decks. These lights must be mounted on the cabin top.

C.2.9.4.2 The HITRON Chase Boat shall be equipped with four high intensity boarding/spreader lights, one each on port and starboard and two aft.

D. Delivery (F.O.B Destination) The first boat is required to be manufactured and ready for delivery within 120 days from the date the delivery order is placed.

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