AB-SKF_AB-PNT Specification

USCG Aton Boat – Skiff/Punt

(AB-SKF, AB-PNT)

HSCG23-09-R-MNQ180

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ATON Boat – Skiff, (AB-SKF)

ATON Boat – Punt, (AB-PNT)

SPECIFICATION

6SECTION 0:

GENERAL GUIDANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

6010-1 General

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

7042-1 General Requirements

7042-2 Definitions

7042-3 Referenced Documents

8042-4 Access for Government Representatives

9042-5 Product Warranties

9042-6 Warranty Plan

10042-7 Equipment Substitutions

10044

OPERATIONS

10044-1 Concept of Operations

11044-2 Operating Conditions

12050

WEIGHT AND LOAD CONDITIONS

12050-1 Definitions of Load Conditions

12051

ATON BOAT – SKIFF/PUNT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

12051-1 Speed, Range, and Endurance

13070

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

13070-1

13070-2 Principal Characteristics

14070-3 Arrangements

15070-4 Design Maturity

15070-5 Service Life

15070-6 Operating Environment

16070-7 Maneuvering and Seakeeping

16070-8 General Requirements for Equipment, Machinery, and Materials

17071

ACCESS

17071-1

17073

NOISE AND VIBRATION

17073-1

17074

WELDING

17074-1

18075

FASTENERS

18075-1

18076

RELIABILITY, MAINTAINABILITY, AND AVAILABILITY

18076-1

19078

MATERIALS

19078-1

19078-2 Aluminum

19078-3 Stainless Steel

20078-4 Bedding Compounds

20078-5 Prohibited Materials

20078-6 Other

20079

STABILITY

20079-1

21079-2 Watertight Requirements

21083

LOGISTICS

21083-1

22083-2 Logistics Conference

23083-3 Master Equipment List

25083-4 Recommended Spare Parts List

25083-5 List of Special Tools and Test Equipment

25083-6 Initial Spare Parts

25083-7 Special Tools

25083-8 Long Lead Time Parts

25083-9 Preservation, Packaging and Packing of Parts and Tools

26083-10 Delivery and Validation of Logistics Information

26085

DRAWINGS

26085-1

27085-2 Drawing Versions

28085-3 Required Drawings

29086

TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS AND MANUALS

29086-1 Technical Documentation

29086-2 Technical Publications

32086-3 Technical Manual Update Revisions

33086-4 Technical Publication Amendments

34086-5

34086-6 Cover

35087

HUMAN FACTORS

35087-1

35087-2

TRAINING

35092

TESTING

35092-1

37092-2 Documentation of Tests

37093

TRIALS

37093-1

37093-2 Trials Schedule, Performance and Test Plan

38093-3 Speed Trials

38093-4 Endurance Trials

38093-5 Backing Performance

38093-6 Steering and Maneuvering Performance

38097

WEIGHING< INCLINING EXPERIMENT AND FLOTATION

38097-1 Scale Weighing and Inclining Experiment

39097-2 Flotation Test

40SECTION 1:

HULL STRUCTURE

40100

HULL STRUCTURE

40100-1

40100-2 Workmanship, General

40100-3 Construction

41114

FENDERING SYSTEM

41114-1

42114-2 Removal and Replacement

42131

MAIN DECK

42131-1

42170

MASTS AND ARCHES

42170-1

43SECTION 2:

PROPULSION

43200

PROPULSION PLANT

43200-1

43252

PROPULSION CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM

43252-1

43252-2 Instruments and Alarms

44261

FUEL SYSTEM

44261-1

45SECTION 3:

ELECTRICAL

45300

ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

45300-1 General Requirements

45303

PROTECTIVE DEVICES FOR ELECTRIC CIRCUITS

45303-1

45304

WIRING AND ELECTRIC CIRCUITS

45304-1

45304-2 Wire Lugs, Terminals, and Connectors

46305

ELECTRICAL DESIGNATION AND MARKING

46305-1

46310

POWER GENERATION

46310-1 12V DC Alternator

46313

BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING

46313-1

47320

POWER DISTRIBUTION

47320-1

47320-2 Onboard Outlets

48SECTION 4:

COMMAND, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATION

48407

ELECTROMAGNETIC (EMI) AND RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI) REDUCTION

48407-1

48410

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTROL STATIONS AND DATA DISPLAY SYSTEMS

48410-1

48410-2 Consoles

49422

ELECTRICAL NAVIGATION AIDS

49422-1 Navigations Lights

49423

ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

49423-1

50423-2 Compass

50441

RADIO SYSTEMS

50441-1 VHF-FM Radio System

50441-2 AIS (Automatic Identification System)

50443

HORNS

50443-1

51SECTION 5:

AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

51505

PIPING, HOSE, AND VALVE REQUIREMENTS

51505-1

51505-2 Valves

51512

VENTILATION

51512-1

51526

DECK DRAINAGE

51526-1 Deck Drainage

52527

BILGE DRAINAGE AND PUMPS

52527-1

52555

FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

52555-1 Portable Fire Extinguisher

53561

STEERING SYSTEM

53561-1

53581

ANCHOR HANDLING SYSTEM

53581-1

53582

MOORING, TOWING, TIE DOWN, AND LIFTING

53582-1

53582-2 Mooring Fittings

54582-3 Towing Fittings

54582-4 Tie Down Fittings

54582-5 Lifting Fittings and Sling(s)

55SECTION 6:

OUTFIT AND FURNISHING

55600

OUTFIT

55600-1

56602

HULL AND MECHANICAL DESIGNATION AND MARKING

56602-1 Boat Identification Plate

56602-2 Markings

56602-3 Label Plates

56612

RAILS AND HAND HOLDS

56612-1

57625

WINDOWS

57625-1

57633

CATHODIC PROTECTION

57633-1 Sacrificial Anodes

57634

DECK COVERINGS

57634-1

57660

OPERATOR AND CREW STATIONS

57660-1 Operator and Crew Seating

58670

STOWAGE

58670-1

59SECTION 9:

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

59910

TRAILER

59910-1 Trailer Requirements

SECTION 0: GENERAL GUIDANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

000 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

000-1 General

000-1.1 The purpose of this procurement is to provide boat capabilities to Coast Guard units. This specification contains requirements for two distinct classes of boats to be carried onboard various classes of cutters or trailered by shore forces for execution of Coast Guard Aids to Navigation (ATON) missions.

000-1.2 The new ATON Boat – Skiff (AB-SKF) and ATON Boat – Punt (AB-PNT) vessels will be standard Coast Guard assets.

000-1.3 The new AB-SKF and AB-PNT vessels will replace existing skiffs in the Coast Guard fleet. The intent of this acquisition is to procure a minimum of one (1) AB-SKF, up to a maximum of 95 – AB-SKFs, and a minimum of one (1) AB-PNT up to a maximum of 60 – AB-PNT vessels over a five (5) year period, along with the associated equipment, spare parts, and documentation necessary to support this fleet of boats. This procurement will be accomplished in three phases, Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP), Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E), and Full Rate Production (FRP).

000-1.3.1 The Coast Guard intends to procure a minimum of 1 to 5 AB-SKFs and a minimum of 1 to 3 AB-PNT for a Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) run, necessary to field enough vessels to perform Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E). The OT&E period will last for a three month period. During this OT&E period, the Coast Guard will fully test the boats (and associated boat outfit and supporting equipment) in a variety of operational and geographic areas to ensure that they meet the performance criteria outlined in these specifications. By the end of this OT&E period, the contractor shall provide fully developed Logistics, Drawings, and other deliverables outlined in Sections 083-086. Once the Coast Guard has accepted and approved of these deliverables, the Contractor will be authorized to proceed to Full Rate Production (FRP) of the remaining vessels, as outlined in the contract.

000-1.3.1.1 The USCG has the right to expedite the OT&E phase and commence production of the boats.

000-1.4 The AB-SKF will generally be deployed from Coast Guard Inland Construction/Buoy Tenders and Aid to Navigation Teams (ANT). The AB-PNT will be deployed from Construction Tenders who are equipped with a small boat davit specifically designed for a work punt and small boat stations for emergency response situations.

000-1.4.1 The Construction Tender fleet consists of the following cutters: 160’ WLIC, 100’ WLIC, and the 75’ WLIC’s.

001 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

001-1 General Requirements

001-1.1 This section describes the general administrative and technical requirements and information defining the work and responsibilities required by the contractor for the construction and delivery of the boats.

001-2 Definitions

001-2.1 AB-SKF, AB-PNT, “the boat,” “the vessel,” and “the craft,” all refer to the U.S. Coast Guard Boats as defined in this specification.

001-2.2 Items followed by the word (threshold) are minimum requirements or performance that must be delivered by the Contractor. 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, provided that doing so does not breach any threshold requirements and, provided that the boats and all its systems can achieve all required performance capabilities. Items not followed by either the word (threshold) or the word (objective) is considered to be threshold. A proposed objective, either fully or partially met, may be incorporated as a part of any resulting contract. Should an offeror offer an “objective item” and that offeror is selected for award, that “objective” item shall become a requirement in its respective contract.

001-2.3 Objective Compliance – Provide statements to describe how the proposed boat/boats will exceed threshold requirements to fully or partially achieve any Objective requirements identified in the Specification.

001-2.4 A proposed objective, either fully or partially met, may be incorporated as a part of any resulting contract. Should an offeror offer an “objective item” and that offeror is selected for award, that “objective” item shall become a requirement in its respective contract.

001-3 Referenced Documents

001-3.1 Throughout this specification, where only the basic Government specification, standard, drawing, or publication number is used, and prefix zeros or suffix letters which identify amendments or revisions are not given, the amendment or revision in effect as of the date of release of this solicitation shall apply.

001-3.2 Where industry standards such as the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) are referred to, the issue or revision in effect on the date of release of this solicitation shall apply.

001-3.3 In case of inconsistency between the requirements of the contract, this specification and the documents referenced in this specification, the following order of precedence applies:

001-3.3.1 Contract requirements

001-3.3.2 Specification requirements

001-3.3.3 Government specifications and standards, industry standards, and similar referenced documents.

001-3.4 The Government shall be notified immediately of contract or specification requirements that deviate from Government and industry standards in such a way as to cause Government liability, void product warranties or reduce the inherent safety of the vessel.

001-3.5 Silence of one document with respect to details shown in another shall not be considered an inconsistency.

001-3.6 The following references are applicable to this specification:

001-3.6.1 American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), available at: www.abycinc.org

001-3.6.2 Coast Guard Coatings and Color Manual, COMDTINST M10360.3 (series), available at: www.uscg.mil/ccs/cit/cim/directives/CIM/CIM_10360_3C.pdf

001-3.6.3 Navigation Rules, International-Inland, COMDT M16672.2 (series), available at: www.uscg.mil/ccs/cit/cim/directives/cim/cim%5F16672%5F2d.pdf

001-3.6.4 International Standards Organization (ISO), available at: http://www.iso.org

001-3.6.5 Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE), available at: http://www.sawe.org/

001-3.6.6 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), available at: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html

001-3.6.7 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), available at: http://www.astm.org

001-3.6.8 American Welding Society (AWS), available at: http://www.aws.org 001-3.6.9 Surface Forces Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) Process Guide, CGTO PG 85-00-40-S

001-4 Access for Government Representatives

001-4.1 Access to production facilities shall be granted to the Government’s representatives in accordance with the contract terms and conditions or mutual agreement of both parties. This is to include pre-award surveys, should the Government deem them necessary.

001-5 Product Warranties

001-5.1 The workmanship, performance, and operation of each vessel and all installed systems not specified below, shall be warranted by the contractor against any defects or failures, under anticipated operating conditions as outlined in this specification, for a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance.

001-5.2 The hull, deck, and structure shall be warranted against manufacturer's defects or structural degradation for a period of five (5) years.

001-5.3 The propulsion system shall be warranted for two (2) years (threshold), three (3) years (objective) on parts and service.

001-5.4 The fuel tank will be warranted against leaks or other defects for a period of five (5) years.

001-5.5 The fendering system shall be warranted for two (2) years on materials, parts and service.

001-5.6 Trailers shall be warranted for two (2) years on materials, parts and service.

001-5.7 All commercial warranties offered shall be passed through to the Government. A complete list of those affected warranties shall be included in the proposal and shall be incorporated into any resultant contract. Warranties that are passed through to the Government will be managed and monitored by the successful offeror.

001-5.8 All warranties shall be managed by the successful offeror through Boat Forces Fleet Management Information System (FMIS). Details on use of FMIS, including access, will be provided to the successful offeror at the post-award conference.

001-6 Warranty Plan

001-6.1 The contractor shall utilize FMIS by responding to each failure within 24 hours of notification. The contractor shall keep the Government informed of all real time warranty information, which includes, at a minimum, a summary of warranty issues over the period comprised of:

001-6.1.1 Summarization of warranty issues over the period to include:

001-6.1.1.1 Date of report of claim

001-6.1.1.2 Date of remediation

001-6.1.1.3 Parts affected, including serial number (where tracked).

001-6.1.1.4 Nature of casualty

001-6.1.1.5 Actions taken

001-6.1.1.6 If claim is still open, intended action

001-6.1.1.7 USCG boat number

001-6.1.1.8 USCG unit

001-6.2 In addition, the contractor shall utilize FMIS to document specific information pertaining to the each boat. Documentation required by the contractor includes, at a minimum, configuration changes or design changes recommended by the contractor, entering all serial numbers for serialized components installed on a specific hull that apply to the vessel. Components for which serial numbers are to be provided include:

001-6.2.1 Hull

001-6.2.2 Engines

001-6.2.3 Engine Lower Units

001-6.2.4 Engine Hour Meters

001-6.2.5 Trailer (VIN)

001-6.2.6 Radios

001-6.2.7 Navigation System Equipment

001-6.2.8 Electronics Equipment 001-7 Equipment Substitutions 001-7.1 The intent of the acquisition is to provide supportable platforms with standardized equipment and maintenance. The production of the first 3 AB-SKFs and 3 AB-PNTs (as part of LRIP) must be in accordance with the written proposal. During OT&E, and prior to going to FRP, the Coast Guard will certify the configuration of the boat as the Production Configuration Baseline (PCB). Any subsequent changes to hull, machinery, or equipment will follow the Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) Process Guide.

001-7.2 Equipment substitutions or relocation of items in subsequent boats shall be approved by the Government prior to any changes being made and documented in accordance with the TCTO Process Guide, to include completing a draft TCTO and Supply Item Change Record (SICR) form. A copy of the TCTO Process Guide and instructions to fill out a SICR will be provided as GFI.

002 OPERATIONS

002-1 Concept of Operations 002-1.1 The AB-SKF will be deployed from Coast Guard cutters (ships) or Aids to Navigation Teams in support of mission activities, primarily, aid to navigation servicing, construction, repair and discrepancy response. The AB-SKF will be used to conduct specific aid to navigation recovery; such as, towing a bouy alongside the hull or wire dragging to locate a downed (sunk) object. See figure on page 60 for wire dragging. When engaged in towing units report that water will spray into the boat due to low freeboard on current Coast Guard boats. A freeboard with sufficient height towards the stren will be needed to minimize the amount of water that enters the boat while side-towing a buoy or wire dragging.

002-1.2 The AB-PNT will be used by Construction Tenders to transport equipment to a construction site and also used at small boat stations for emergency response to floods or areas where a shallow water response is necessary.

002-1.3 The AB-SKF and AB-PNT will operate with a minimum complement of two (2) – a coxswain and a crewmember.

002-1.4 The AB-SKF and the AB-PNT will either be stored in the cradle onboard the cutter or on the trailer if at the unit.

002-1.5 The AB-SKF and the AB-PNT must be fitted with lift points that facilitate rigging on or off a cutter, or shipping vehicle. Furthermore, the boat and trailer must be suitable for simultaneous rigging, so that the trailer may be lifted with the boat set on the trailer.

002-2 Operating Conditions 002-2.1 The AB-SKF shall be fully capable of performing all missions in moderate weather, up to 3 foot seas, and up to 15 knots (kts) of wind. The AB-PNT shall be fully capable of performing missions in calm seas up to 2 ft and winds 15 kts or less.

002-2.2 The boats will be standard Coast Guard assets. The AB-SKF and AB-PNT shall be aluminum hulled.

002-2.3 The AB-SKF and AB-PNT will normally be stored ready-for-operations.

002-2.3.1 AB-SKF or AB-PNT must be able to be lowered from the davit and recovered without crew on board.

002-2.4 The AB-SKF and AB-PNT will be used in close proximity to the shore. They will typically be used to transport gear and personnel to floating aids to navigation such as buoys as well as to fixed structures such as lighted or unlighted aids to navigation, jettys, sand/mud/rock foundations, or lighthouses.

002-2.5 The AB-SKF and AB-PNT normally operate within sight of the cutter or in sight of land.

002-2.6 The AB-SKF and systems shall be designed to support 200 hours of annual underway operations. The AB-PNT and systems shall be designed to support 100 hours of annual underway operations.

003 WEIGHT AND LOAD CONDITIONS

003-1 Definitions of Load Conditions

003-1.1 The following loading condition definitions are used throughout these requirements:

003-1.1.1 Crew and Passenger Weights: For the purposes of this contract, the average crew and passenger weights shall be 220 pounds per person with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when calculating weights.

003-1.1.2 Fully Outfitted Condition:

003-1.1.2.1 AB-SKF: Boat complete, ready for service in every respect including outfit, with a 95% fuel tank capacity load of fuel.

003-1.1.2.2 AB-PNT: Boat complete, ready for service in every respect including outfit with a 95% fuel tank capacity load of fuel.

003-1.1.3 Normal Operating Condition:

003-1.1.3.1 AB-SKF: Fully Outfitted Condition with crew of two (2).

003-1.1.3.2 AB-PNT: Fully Outfitted Condition with crew of two (2).

003-1.1.4 Full Load Condition: Normal Operating Condition plus:

003-1.1.4.1 AB-SKF: Maximum of two (2) passengers. (Total number of People-On-Board = 4 POB).

003-1.1.4.2 AB-PNT: Maximum of one (1) passenger. (Total number of People-On-Board = 3 POB).

003-1.1.5 Hoisting Condition: Fully Outfitted Condition plus:

003-1.1.5.1 AB-SKF: 200 pounds of cargo.

003-1.1.5.2 AB-PNT: 0 pounds of cargo.

004 ATON BOAT – SKIFF/PUNT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

004-1 Speed, Range, and Endurance

004-1.1 Speed - Normal Operating Load Condition: The boats shall be capable of achieving not less than the following:

004-1.1.1 AB-SKF: 25 kts.

004-1.1.2 AB-PNT: 15 kts.

004-1.2 Speed - Full Load Condition:

004-1.2.1 AB-SKF: Shall be capable of achieving not less than 20 kts.

004-1.2.2 AB-PNT: Shall be capable of achieving not less than 12 kts.

004-1.3 Idle Operations: The boats shall be able to operate at continuous idle speeds (clutched ahead to bare steerage) for six hours without having any adverse affects on engine performance and/or warranty.

004-1.4 Range: The AB-SKF and AB-PNT shall have the following minimum range in the Full Load Condition in calm seas with 95% fuel tank capacity without refueling and with a 10% fuel reserve:

004-1.4.1 AB-SKF: 70 NM at 25 kts.

004-1.4.2 AB-PNT: 50 NM at 15 kts.

004-1.5 Working alongside: The boats shall have the capability to safely embark or disembark personnel while operating alongside buoys, structures or other vessels. The fendering system shall withstand coming alongside steel structures and peirs without deformation to the hull.

005 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

005-1 General

005-1.1 The AB-SKF and AB-PNT shall be designed and constructed to safely and reliably meet the intended use as described herein while providing the required service life. In addition, the boat designs must be proven to be inherently safe to both crew and passengers.

005-2 Principal Characteristics

005-2.1 The AB-SKF and AB-PNT shall meet the general characteristics as shown in Table 070-1:

Table 070-1

Principal Characteristics

Note 1 Length (overall): Overall length shall be measured from the forward most extremity to the aft most extremity including the propulsion unit trimmed down in the stowed position and the fendering in its fully deployed condition.

Note 2 Beam (overall): The beam shall be measured from the outer most extremities of the boat with the fendering fully deployed, including all appendages and fittings.

Note 3 When hoisting, the boats shall maintain balance and maximum sling lifting height and not trim down by the bow or by more than five degrees down by the stern.

Note 4 Draft: There is no minimal draft requirement; however each vendor shall indicate the draft in each contractor’s proposal.

005-3 Arrangements 005-3.1 The boats shall have the following arrangements:

005-3.1.1 AB-SKF:

005-3.1.1.1 Suitable for operations with a crew of two (2) to include a helmsman and one (1) crewmembers.

005-3.1.1.2 Shall have seating for one (1) helmsman, one (1) crewmember and two (2) passengers.

005-3.1.1.3 A windshield/windscreen shall be provided to protect operator from wind and sea spray.

005-3.1.2 AB-PNT:

005-3.1.2.1 Suitable for operations with a crew of two (2) to include a helmsman and one (1) crewmembers.

005-3.1.2.2 Shall have seating for one (1) helmsman (1) crewmembers and one (1) passengers.

005-3.1.2.3 A windshield/windscreen shall be provided to protect operator from wind and sea spray if providing a console (objective).

005-3.1.3 Each seat location shall be provided with two dedicated handholds to allow the crew and passengers to hold on and brace themselves while underway. At the helm position, the steering wheel may meet this requirement on the AB-SKF and AB-PNT if utilizing a steering system verse the tiller steering system.

005-3.1.4 The helm console shall be designed to include the steering and propulsion system controls as well as the applicable installed electronics and lighting controls.

005-3.1.5 The boats shall include a minimum of ten (10) cubic feet of additional watertight storage space. In addition, the boat shall provide storage for all outfit items listed in the boat outfit section (600).

005-4 Design Maturity

005-4.1 Each class of AB-SKF and AB-PNT shall be of a mature design. Current production boats with modifications in materials, arrangement or dimensions could satisfy these requirements. The boat designs, in terms of hull form and fendering system, shall be directly traceable to five or more production boats of the same design, or same family of designs, with at least one of these boats having a minimum of two years in commercial or government service in an environment operating at speeds similar to the manner in which the vessels are expected to operate.

005-4.2 The propulsion systems shall have been commercially available for at least one (1) year (threshold) and three (3) years (objective).

005-5 Service Life

005-5.1 Boats must have a service life of at lease five (5) years at 200 hours for the AB-SKF and 100 hours for the AB-PNT per year operating in the service described herein.

005-5.2 The fendering system shall have a service life of at least four (4) years before requiring major overhaul or replacement.

005-5.3 The propulsion system shall have a service life of at least five (5) years before requiring major overhaul or replacement, based on the projected 200 hours of annual use for the AB-SKF or 100 hours for the AB-PNT.

005-6 Operating Environment

005-6.1 AB-SKF and AB-PNT shall be capable of operating continuously in the following environmental conditions:

Table 070-6

005-6.1.1 Temp: Outside Air (Dry Bulb) 105°F (max) to 0°F (min); Sea Water Temp 95°F (max) to 28°F (min).

005-6.1.2 Wind Conditions: As show in Table 070-6 and concurrent with the above temps); 15 knots (max) for AB-SKF and for AB-PNT.

005-6.1.3 Surf & Breaking Waves: AB-SKFs and AB-PNTs are NOT intended to be operated in surf or breaking waves.

005-6.1.4 Ice Operations: AB-SKF and AB-PNT will NOT be used for ice operations.

005-7 Maneuvering and Seakeeping

005-7.1 The AB-SKF or AB-PNT shall be safe and controllable at all speeds up to the maximum attainable speed and under all specified loading conditions. Safe and controllable operation shall constitute operation where craft orientation, motions and accelerations do not pose a hazard to the crew or passengers which are not otherwise controllable by good seamanship and boat handling.

005-7.2 At all speeds and loading conditions, the boats shall be able to maintain a straight course in calm conditions.

005-7.3 In turns at all speeds and loading conditions, the boats shall maintain a steady turn rate. Inboard heel shall be maintained throughout turns at speeds above 15 kts. When coming out of a turn, the boat shall respond to the steering command without the need for excessive force.

005-7.4 The slow speed maneuverability shall be such that transfers of personnel and cargo can routinely be performed in the sea conditions given in Section 070-6 of this Specification without damage to the boats, damage to the vessel being boarded, structure being approached and serviced, or injury to personnel or cargo. Ship/Cutter transfers must be accomplished with vessels that are proceeding at slow speeds up to four (4) kts.

005-7.5 The astern performance shall be such that the vessels can be maneuvered in reverse in a straight course and perform backing turns to port and starboard. This performance is required at up to 1/4 of the engine’s available power in reverse. No evidence of flooding shall be evident in calm seas less than one (1) foot.

005-7.6 Both boats shall meet the requirements of 33 CFR 183.13(b)(4), the “quick turn test”. Boats capable of over 30 MPH shall also meet 33 CFR 183.13(b)(5), the “test course” test.

005-8 General Requirements for Equipment, Machinery, and Materials

005-8.1 All equipment machinery and materials shall be installed in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) recommendations.

005-8.2 To achieve ready replacement of parts, the Contractor shall standardize on selection of equipment, fittings, and fabrication methods within all boats manufactured under its respective contract.

005-8.3 All equipment, machinery and materials shall have a proven positive track record of durability, reliability and maintainability in the stated marine environments and operations per section 070-6.

006 ACCESS

006-1 General

006-1.1 Access to compartments containing equipment or spare parts shall be provided such that it allows removal of the item without disassembly.

006-1.2 Access shall be provided to bilge areas and voids to ensure that they can be checked for water content and be completely dewatered while in the water. Access points shall allow access to the lowest point of the compartment.

006-1.3 Access to fuel tanks, hoses and fittings shall be provided in accordance with ABYC Project H-24, Gasoline Fuel Systems.

007 NOISE AND VIBRATION

007-1 General

007-1.1 Low noise levels are vitally important to mission effectiveness and long term crew health. The onboard A-weighted noise level at all speeds from idle to 15 knots in calm water conditions shall not exceed 85 decibels (dBA) (objective).

007-1.2 Any sound attenuating material shall (1) not hinder inspection of the interior hull and hull structure (2) be resistant to absorbing any type of liquid or vapors (3) not cause any corrosion to the hull material (4) not be combustible/flammable below 400 degrees F.

007-1.3 No component shall rattle. Mounts for removable components and accessories, including items moved for towing or transport shall be provided with resilient material as necessary to prevent rattling. Gaskets shall be used and self-locking fasteners shall be provided to prevent loosening of fasteners under vibration.

007-1.4 No component shall have a natural period of vibration with the range of 70% to 140% of the propeller blade passing rate at any speed, or otherwise vibrate in resonance with any engine or propeller induced vibration.

008 WELDING

008-1 General

008-1.1 All welding, brazing and related procedures including joint design, joint strength calculations, edge preparation, fabrication, and records, shall be in accordance with the standards set forth by the American Welding Society (AWS) for the materials being welded and the intended service, except as specifically directed herein. Weld procedures and welder qualifications shall be in accordance with D1.1 and D1.2 welding standards.

008-1.2 For aluminum, all recommendations and information in AWS D3.7-90: 2004 “Guide for Aluminum Hull Welding” shall be followed.

008-1.3 Procedure qualification, welder's qualification, and nondestructive test personnel qualification for all welders and welding inspectors shall be in accordance with the American Welding Society.

009 FASTENERS

009-1 General

009-1.1 All fasteners shall be of corrosion resistant materials.

009-1.2 Dissimilar metals shall be isolated to prevent the formation of a couple or galvanic cell in accordance with ABYC standard T-1 Aluminum Applications for Boats and Yachts.

009-1.3 Fasteners shall not be threaded directly into aluminum alloys. Stainless steel alloy 304 Helical coil inserts or pressed-in, galvanically compatible threaded inserts (i.e. galvanic isolators) shall be used when direct threading is required.

009-1.4 Cadmium-plated parts and fasteners, including washers, shall not be used.

009-1.5 Where nuts will become inaccessible after construction, nuts shall be captured to allow re-assembly and prevent backing off. Unless otherwise specified, self-locking nuts of plastic insert type or all-metal left-locking nuts of the distorted type shall be provided to prevent loosening of bolts due to shock and vibration.

009-1.6 Fasteners in deck traffic areas shall be flush mounted to eliminate tripping hazards.

0010 RELIABILITY, MAINTAINABILITY, AND AVAILABILITY

0010-1 General

0010-1.1 The contractor shall certify that all equipment provided shall be supportable through the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the duration of the lifecycle of the boat. Use of equipment and components already in the Federal Stock System or available through General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule is encouraged. It is preferred that items not available through Federal Stock System or GSA, be available from national marine equipment suppliers.

0010-1.2 Components requiring routine maintenance shall be readily accessible and removable with hand tools wherever possible. Examples include changing/checking oil, fuel air filters, fuel tanks, and electronics. Basic maintenance, including engine parts change-out, can be accomplished at the organizational-level, by unit personnel.

0011 MATERIALS

0011-1 General

0011-1.1 When materials are referred to in this specification without further identification, they shall conform to the following materials, as applicable:

0011-2 Aluminum

0011-2.1 Tube: ASTM B221 (Extruded) 5086-H111 or 5083-H112 ASTM B210 (Drawn) 5086-H32

0011-2.2 Plate and Sheet: ASTM B928 Alloy 5086- H116 or H321 or Alloy 5456- H116 or H321 or 5083-H116 or H321

0011-2.3 Shapes: ASTM B221 (Extruded) Alloy 5086-H111 or H112 or 5083- H111 or H112 or Alloy 5456-H111 or H112

0011-2.4 Alloy 5052 of SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/8 may be used for unwelded sheathing, expanded aluminum and trim for a thickness less than 1/8 in.

0011-2.5 Alloy 6061 or 6063 of ASTM B210 may be used for pipes, special structural extrusions such as chine logs, or hull channel, and hollow shapes as structural components. If so used, allowable stresses shall be based on the zero temper condition.

0011-2.6 Non-structural items of trim and outfit such as windows and doorframes, castings, and hardware items may be alloy 6063 or alloy 6061 of ASTM B210, or alloy 356.1, 356.2 or A356.2 of ASTM B179.

0011-2.7 Aluminum of tempers H116 shall pass an appropriate test for resistance to exfoliation corrosion.

0011-2.8 Aluminum alloy surfaces intended for contact with porous material shall be coated. Joints and crevices where water may collect shall be sealed with bedding compound. Pockets too large to be bedded shall be coated. Copper alloys shall not be attached to aluminum.

0011-3 Stainless Steel

0011-3.1 General

0011-3.1.1 Wrought: AISI 316L, AISI 302, or AISI 304

0011-3.1.2 Pipe or Tubing: ASTM A312 or ASTM A269, Grade 316L, 321 or 347

0011-3.1.3 Bars & Shapes: ASTM A276-2a Grade 316L

0011-3.2 Wherever stainless steel, corrosion resistant steel or “CRES” is used or required it shall be as follows: Stainless steel 316L shall be used for welded fittings, couplings, etc. on the exterior of the vessel above and below the waterline of the hull that is exposed directly to sea water and for all applications on the weather decks unless stated elsewhere in this specification. If stainless steel is used, 316L shall also be used on all interior welded applications in sea water handling systems where direct exposure to sea water is possible. Stainless steel 316 shall be used in non-welded applications where direct contact with sea water or spray is possible.

0011-4 Bedding Compounds

0011-4.1 Polysulfide and polyurethane sealants may be used above and below the waterline. Where waterproof adhesive bonds are required, a polyurethane compound shall be used.

0011-5 Prohibited Materials

0011-5.1 Wood shall not be used except in minor, replaceable components of commercially purchased items. Marine grade plywood may be used as a core material in fiberglass laminates. Plywood core shall be completely sealed by resin and fiberglass.

0011-5.2 Materials which contain asbestos and refractory fiber materials (also termed ceramic fiber and aluminum-silica material) shall not be used.

0011-6 Other

0011-6.1 All materials normally subjected to sunlight shall be highly resistant to degradation caused by ultraviolet radiation.

0011-6.2 In order to minimize moisture from joints, joining surfaces between mechanically fastened metal components and between metals and laminates shall be protected by the use of bedding compound or structural adhesive, as applicable.

0011-6.3 In locations where a fendering system is attached to the boat hull, the hull area behind the fender shall be coated with a high-build epoxy coating to prevent crevice corrosion, as specified in the Coast Guard Color and Coatings Manual COMDTINST M10360.3(series).

0011-6.4 Direct contact of electrolytically dissimilar metals is not allowed. Electrolytic corrosion shall be prevented by insulating dissimilar materials from each other.

0012 STABILITY

0012-1 General

0012-1.1 The AB-SKF and AB-PNT shall be stable under all operating and loading conditions.

0012-1.2 The AB-SKF shall meet the requirements of ISO 12217-1, Category D, including flotation. The AB-PNT shall meet the requirements of ISO 12217-3, Category D, including flotation.

0012-1.3 The vessels shall have sufficient buoyancy to meet the requirements of “level flotation” as defined by ABYC H-8.

0012-1.4 The vessels shall have sufficient flotation to meet the requirements of “Basic Flotation” as defined by ABYC “Standards and Recommended Practices for Small Craft” without the fendering system in place.

0012-2 Watertight Requirements

0012-2.1 The hull, main deck, shall be watertight.

0012-2.2 The console shall be weather tight in an effort to protect all installed electronic equipment from the elements.

0013 LOGISTICS

0013-1 General

0013-1.1 The deliverables in this Section shall be finalized during OT&E, and provided and accepted by the Coast Guard as a condition of proceeding to Full Rate Production.

0013-1.2 The Coast Guard requires design, testing and logistics support information to verify contract compliance and to support its boats throughout the life cycle. In addition, in order to support the boats when they are delivered, the Coast Guard requires initial spare parts and initial long lead time materials and special tools and test equipment. A logistics conference will be held to address any questions concerning logistics, see Section 083-2.

0013-1.3 Design, Testing and Logistics Support Information: The design, testing and logistics support information falls into the following categories:

0013-1.3.1 Drawings: The drawings document contract compliance and are used to support the boats throughout the life-cycle. Drawings are addressed in Section 085.

0013-1.3.2 Calculations: The calculations document contract compliance and are used to support the boats throughout the lifecycle. Where calculations are required, they are addressed by the appropriate sections in this specification including the Stability Calculations (Section 079); Structural Calculations (Section 100), and Electrical Load calculations (Section 300).

0013-1.3.3 Testing and Trials Documentation: Testing and trials documentation is required to verify contract compliance. The testing documentation is addressed in Section 092 and the trials documentation is addressed in Section 093.

0013-1.3.4 Provisioning Technical Data (PTD): Provisioning Technical Data is required to allow the Coast Guard to purchase maintenance supplies, spare parts and replacement parts over the lifecycle of the boat. The Contractor’s PTD is often considered the most vital element of logistics support. Without this detailed information, the Federal Supply System would be unable to develop the technical coding needed to identify and procure equipment, parts and materials during the life cycle of the Contractor’s equipment.

0013-1.3.4.1 The PTD includes:

0013-1.3.4.1.1 The Master Equipment List, see Section 083-3.

0013-1.3.4.1.2 The Recommended Spare Parts List, see Section 083-4

0013-1.3.4.1.3 The List of Special Tools and Test Equipment, See Section 083-5.

0013-1.3.5 Maintenance Information: The Coast Guard requires maintenance information to properly conduct preventive and corrective maintenance throughout the lifecycle of the boat. The majority of this information will be provided in the Technical Manuals which are addressed in Section 086. The Coast Guard will use this information to develop detailed Maintenance Procedure Cards (MPC) and a Maintenance Requirements List (MRL) that maintainers will use when conducting organizational and depot-level maintenance.

0013-1.3.6 Spare Parts, Tools, and Long Lead Materials: The spare parts, tools, and long lead materials fit into the following categories:

0013-1.3.7 Initial Spare Parts: In order to cover the gap between the delivery of the boat and the time that the Coast Guard can begin to stock maintenance and repair parts, the Coast Guard requires initial spare parts to be delivered with the boats. The requirements for initial spare parts are addressed in Section 083-6.

0013-1.3.8 Special Tools: Conducting maintenance may require the use of special tools and testing / diagnostic equipment, which are to be provided with the boat. The requirements for this equipment are addressed in Section 083-7.

0013-1.3.9 Long Lead Time Materials: In order to cover the gap between the delivery of the boat and the time that the Coast Guard can begin to stock long lead time repair parts, the Coast Guard requires long lead time items to be available for purchase. The requirements for long lead time parts are addressed in Section 083-8.

0013-1.4 The preservation, packaging, packing and marking of parts, tools and materials is addressed in Section 083-9.

0013-1.5 The delivery schedule requirements for logistics information are addressed in Section 083-10.

0013-2 Logistics Conference

0013-2.1 The purpose of this Logistics Conference is to review the supply support requirements of this section. If requested by the KO (Contracting Officer), the Contractor shall provide facilities for a logistics conference with approximately 10 Government personnel for a duration of no more than 2 business days within 14 days after the first production Delivery Order is issued to the selected offeror. The Contractor shall provide the agenda at least 2 days prior to the conference, and minutes for this conference no more than 15 days after the conference is complete.

0013-2.2 The Contractor shall provide facilities for 2-day semi-annual progress meetings to accommodate approximately 10 Government personnel. The USCG may elect to have the Logistics Conference in a location near the Surface Forces Logistics Center, Baltimore, MD. In that case the Contractor will be expected to travel to the designated location.

0013-3 Master Equipment List

0013-3.1 The Contractor shall provide a Master Equipment List (MEL) that provides a relational data structure documenting the configuration of the boat during LRIP, OT&E, and FRP and approved revised versions of each of these lists as they mature and change over the contract performance period. The MEL shall be developed as a hierarchical configuration tree containing all configuration items (CIs) that are part of the boat, using Coast Guard ESWBS/HSC.

0013-3.1.1 A CI is defined as an essential support item which is removed and replaced at the field level to restore the boat to an operationally ready condition. In some cases the CI will be an individual item (engine) or piece-part (light bulb) and in other cases will be a significant part or component of a system which comprises a higher-level CI (alternator).

0013-3.1.2 The following are also defined as CIs and shall be included in the MEL:

0013-3.1.2.1 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).

0013-3.1.2.2 Any item with recommended maintenance by the OEM.

0013-3.2 The MEL shall be prepared electronically in a spreadsheet format using Microsoft Excel. The format for this spreadsheet will be provided as GFI.

0013-3.3 The MEL will be used to transfer the boat’s parts data to the Coast Guard’s electronic logistics system for use in provisioning.

0013-3.4 The MEL shall contain for each CI all information necessary to fully describe the actual configuration item installed. At a minimum, the associated data shall include the following fields:

0013-3.4.1 ESWBS/HSC: The appropriate code selected from the Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center Extended Ship Work Breakdown Structure/ Hierarchical Structure Code (CG ELC ESWBS/HSC), provided as GFI. Each piece of equipment has a unique HSC assignment and is hierarchal per equipment.

0013-3.4.2 TCTO number, if assigned. This will only be required if the item is affected by a TCTO.

0013-3.4.3 Provisioning Document Control Number (PDCN) is a mandatory field used in the Coast Guard’s logistics system. Information on how to assign the PDCN will be provided as GFI at the Logistics Conference.

0013-3.4.4 Configuration Item Functional Description (CIFD): This will be a functional description of major equipment. Items may be grouped together to reduce the number of CIs, indicated by including the word “Group.”

0013-3.4.5 Configuration Item Nomenclature/Description (CIN): The description of the item being provided, including salient features, interface requirements, and dimensions.

0013-3.4.6 Quantity: The quantity of components/equipments to be installed.

0013-3.4.7 Unit of Issue. The unit of issue which pertains to the quantity reported.

0013-3.4.8 Price: Unit of Issue Price. Estimated price in US Dollars for unit of issue reported.

0013-3.4.9 CAGE Code: The original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) Contractor And Government Entity (CAGE) number.

0013-3.4.10 OEM Part Number: The original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) part number.

0013-3.4.11 Equipment Serial Number.

0013-3.4.12 Engineering Support Code (ESC): The ESC is obtained from HEDRS. This only applies for HM&E items that are in the Federal Stock System.

0013-3.4.13 Technical Manual Required: This field will be either Y indicating a Tech Manual submittal is required, or N indicating no Tech Manual submittal is required. If “Y” replace with Tech manual number upon receipt.

0013-3.4.14 Preventive Maintenance Required: This field will be either Y indicating maintenance is required, or N indicating preventive submittal is required.

0013-3.4.15 Software Required: This field will be either Y indicating that the equipment has associated software or N for no software. If “Y”, identify the configuration item (CI) that identifies the associated software.

0013-3.4.16 Mission Criticality Code: Information on how to assign the MCC will be provided as GFI at the Logistics Conference.

0013-3.4.17 Support Level: Information on how to assign the Support Level will be provided as GFI at the Logistics Conference.

0013-3.4.18 Source, Maintenance & Recoverability code (SM&R): Information on how to assign the SM&R will be provided as GFI at the Logistics Conference.

0013-3.4.19 Deep Insurance Spares: "X" indicates support of equipment requires spares with a lead-time of over of six months, or low reliability that has a negative effect on overall boat operational availability.

0013-3.4.20 Line Item Deliverable: This column shall be marked with an “X” indicating that the equipment is a contractor recommended Line Item Deliverable for possible procurement of insurance spare.

0013-3.4.21 Government Design Source Standard Drawing: The drawing that identifies the requirement for the component/equipment, if any.

0013-3.4.22 Notes: Amplifying information, as required.

0013-3.4.23 The Contractor may add additional data fields such as Purchase Order (PO) Number, PO Line Item, PO date Activated, etc.

0013-4 Recommended Spare Parts List

0013-4.1 The Contractor shall develop a Recommended Spare Parts List. The spare parts list shall identify all parts and materials required for preventive maintenance for a four-year maintenance cycle.

0013-5 List of Special Tools and Test Equipment

0013-5.1 The Contractor shall develop a List of Special Tools and Test Equipment. The list shall identify all special tools and test equipment that would be required for maintenance and troubleshooting for a three year maintenance cycle.

0013-6 Initial Spare Parts

0013-6.1 Using the recommended spare parts list and technical manuals as a guide, the Contractor shall provide parts and materials which would be required for the first 200 hours of operations for the AB-SKF and 100 hours of operation for the AB-PNT.

0013-7 Special Tools

0013-7.1 The Contractor shall provide special tools and test equipment in accordance with the List of Special Tools and Test Equipment.

0013-8 Long Lead Time Parts

0013-8.1 The Contractor shall provide Long Lead Time Parts as identified in the Long Lead Time Parts List.

0013-9 Preservation, Packaging and Packing of Parts and Tools

0013-9.1 The Contractor shall inspect all material for damage, proper preservation, packaging, packing, and marking.

0013-9.2 The Contractor shall package each vessel's spare and repair parts. This material shall be delivered with the boat.

0013-9.3 Long lead time material designated for delivery to stations and supply centers may be shipped directly from the actual manufacturer's facility. This does not relieve the Contractor from any inspection requirements.

0013-9.4 Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking shall follow OEM requirements.

0013-10 Delivery and Validation of Logistics Information

0013-10.1 The PTD and Construction drawings shall be provided in conjunction with the first boat (provided during the LRIP phase).

0013-10.1.1 The USCG requires 60 days to review. The Contracting Officer will provide written approval or recommendations for improvement.

0013-10.1.2 The Contractor shall validate the PTD and construction drawings against the actual configuration of the first boat produced.

0013-10.2 The final PTD and final drawings shall be submitted to the USCG within 60 days after receiving comment of the first deliverable of section 083-10.1 0013-10.2.1 The Coast Guard requires 30 days to review. The Contracting Officer will provide written approval or recommendations for improvement.

0013-10.2.2 If corrections are required, these shall be submitted within 30 days after the receipt of the Contracting Officers recommendations.

0013-10.2.3 The final PTD and final drawings must be approved by the Coast Guard prior to proceeding to FRP. If the PTD and final drawings are not approved prior to delivery of the first production boat, the USCG will not take acceptance of the first post-FRP AB-SKF or AB-PNT.

0013-10.3 In order to validate logisitics information, the contractor shall provide the USCG or others designated by the Contracting Officer unrestricted access to the Contractor's construction facilities, technical records and boats.

0013-10.4 The Contractor shall notify the USCG within five (5) working days of any changes effecting equipment/piece parts configurations during the performance of the contract. If such changes are required, the Contractor shall provide revised PTD and drawings, along with a draft TCTO, as specified in the TCTO Process Guide.

0013-10.5 Calculations shall be provided no later than 45 days after delivery of the first LRIP boat, and prior to going to FRP.

0013-10.6 Testing and Trials documentation shall be submitted 5 days prior to the delivery of each boat (including LRIP and FRP).

0013-10.7 Techinal Manuals and the Boat Information Book (Section 086) shall be submitted prior to going…