TPSB Specification

USCG TPSB

SPECIFICATON

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Transportable Port Security Boat (TPSB)

SPECIFICATION

10 July 2009

6SECTION 0:

GENERAL GUIDANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

6042-1 General Requirements

6042-2 Options

6042-3 Definitions

7042-4 Referenced Documents

8042-5 Access for Government Representatives

8042-6 Product Warranties

10042-7 Warranty Plan

10042-8 Equipment Substitutions

11044

TPSB OPERATION

11044-1 Concept of Operations

11044-2 Operating Conditions

12044-3 Annual Hours of Operation

12044-4 Survivability

12051

TPSB SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

12051-1 General

12051-2 Speed, Range Acceleration and Endurance

13051-3 Maneuvering and Sea Keeping

13051-4 Launch and Recovery

13070

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

13070-1

14070-2 Principal Characteristics

15070-3 Arrangements

16070-4 Design Maturity

16070-5 Service Life

17070-6 Operating Environment

17070-7 General Requirements for Equipment, Machinery and Materials

18071

ACCESS

18071-1

18073

NOISE AND VIBRATION

18073-1

19074

WELDING

19074-1

19075

FASTENERS

19075-1

19076

RELIABILITY, MAINTAINABILITY AND AVAILABILITY

19076-1

20078

MATERIALS

20078-1

20078-2 Aluminum

21078-3 Stainless Steel

21078-4 Bedding Compounds

21078-5 Prohibited Materials

22079

STABILITY

22079-1

22079-2 Trim and List Limits

22079-3 Watertight Requirements

22083

LOGISTICS

22083-1

24083-2 Logistics Conference

24083-3 Master Equipment List (MEL)

26083-4 Recommended Spare Parts List

26083-5 List of Special Tools and Test Equipment

26083-6 Initial Spare Parts

27083-7 Special Tools

27083-8 Long Lead Time Parts

27083-9 Preservation, Packaging and Packing of Parts and Tools

27083-10 Delivery and Validation of Logistics Information

28084

TRANSPORTATION, SHIPPING, AND STORAGE OF VESSEL

28084-1

29084-2 Cover

29085

DRAWINGS

29085-1

29085-2 Drawing Versions

30085-3 Required Drawings

31086

TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS AND MANUALS

31086-1

32086-2 Technical Publications

35086-3 Technical Manual Update Revisions

35086-4 Technical Publication Amendments

36088 Human Factors

36088-1

37089 Training

37089-1

37092

TESTING

37092-1

38092-2 Documentation of Tests

39094

TRIALS

39094-1

39094-2 Trials Schedule, Performance and Test Plan

39094-3 Speed Trials

40094-4 Endurance Trials

40094-5 Backing Performance

40094-6 Steering and Maneuvering Performance

40096

WEIGHT AND LOAD CONDITIONS

40096-1

41096-2 Definitions of Load Conditions

41097

WEIGHING, INCLINING EXPERIMENT AND FLOTATION

41097-1 Scale Weighing and Inclining Experiment

42097-2 Flotation Test

42SECTION 1:

HULL STRUCTURE

42100

HULL AND DECKHOUSE STRUCTURE

42100-1

43100-2 Workmanship, General

43100-3 Construction

43114

FENDERING SYSTEM & OUTBOARD PROTECTION

43114-1

44114-2 Removal and Replacement

44114-3 Propulsion System Protection

44131

MAIN DECK

44131-1

44151

ENCLOSURE

44151-1

45151-2 Enclosure

46171

MASTS AND ARCHES

46171-1

46SECTION 2:

PROPULSION

46200

PROPULSION PLANT

46200-1 General Requirements

47252

PROPULSION CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEMS

47252-1

47252-2 Instruments and Alarms

48261

FUEL SYSTEM

48261-1

49SECTION 3:

ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

49300

ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

49300-1

49303

PROTECTIVE DEVICES FOR ELECTRIC CIRCUITS

49303-1

49304

WIRING AND ELECTRIC CABLE

49304-1

49304-2 Wire Lugs, Terminals, and Connectors

49305

ELECTRICAL DESIGNATION AND MARKING

49305-1

50306

POWER GENERATION

50306-1 12V DC Alternator

50311

ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION

50311-1

50313

BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING

50313-1

51320

POWER DISTRIBUTION

51320-1 Onboard Outlets

51332

LIGHTING

51332-1 Search Light

51332-2 Law Enforcement Light

51332-3 Enclosure Lights

52332-4 Deck Lights and Alongside Lights

52SECTION 4:

COMMAND, CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION

52400

COMMAND, CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION

52400-1

52407

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

52407-1

52410

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTROL STATIONS AND DATA DISPLAY SYSTEMS

52410-1

53410-2 Consoles

53421

NON-ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION AIDS

53421-1 Compass

53422

ELECTRICAL NAVIGATION AIDS

53422-1 Navigation Lights

54423

ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

54423-1

55441

RADIO SYSTEMS

55441-1

55441-2 SECURE VHF Radio System

55441-3 Tactical-VHF Radio System (Primary VHF) (Coast Guard Only)

56441-4 Tactical-UHF Radio System

57441-5

KVL3000 PLUS KEYLOADER

58441-6 Marineband-VHF/DSC Radio System (Secondary VHF)

58441-7 Crew Communication System

60441-8 AIS (Automatic Identification System)

60441-9 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

60441-10 Loudhailer

60443

HORN

60443-1

61SECTION 5:

AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

61505

PIPING, HOSE AND VALVE REQUIREMENTS

61505-1

61505-2 Valves

61512

VENTILATION

61512-1

61526

DECK DRAINAGE

61526-1

62529

BILGE DRAINAGE AND PUMPS

62529-1

62555

FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

62555-1 Portable Fire Extinguishers

63561

STEERING SYSTEM

63561-1

63581

ANCHOR HANDLING SYSTEMS

63581-1

64581-2 Anchor Bitt / Cleat

64582

MOORING, TOWING, TIE DOWN AND LIFTING FITTINGS

64582-1

64582-2 Mooring Fittings

64582-3 Towing Fittings

65582-4 Towline Reel

65582-5 Tie Down Fittings

65582-6 Lifting Fittings

66SECTION 6:

OUTFIT AND FURNISHINGS

66600

OUTFIT AND FURNISHINGS

66600-1

67602

HULL AND MECHANICAL DESIGNATION AND MARKING

67602-1 Boat Identification Plate

68602-2 Markings

68602-3 Label Plates

68612

RAILS AND HAND HOLDS

68612-1

68625

WINDOWS

68625-1

69631

COLORS, COATINGS, AND APPEARANCE

69631-1

69631-2 Aluminum

69633

CATHODIC PROTECTION

69633-1 Sacrificial Anodes

69634

DECK COVERING

69634-1

69660

OPERATOR AND CREW STATIONS

69660-1 Operator and Crew Seating

70670

STOWAGE

70670-1

70SECTION 7:

WEAPON SYSTEMS

70710

WEAPON MOUNTS

70710-1

71SECTION 9:

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

71910

TRAILER

71910-1

SECTION 0: GENERAL GUIDANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

000 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

000-1.1 The Transportable Port Security Boat (TPSB) will be operated in shallow water areas with varying types of bottoms, in a port environment, as well as, along coastal waters. The TPSB shall be rapidly deployable and fully capable of performing all missions in as shallow as 24 inches or greater of water and in moderate weather (up to 6 ft seas and up to 30 knots (kts) of wind). The TPSB will be primarily used for “Landside Security” and “Waterside Security" operations providing waterborne security and point defense force protection. Also, the TPSB may be deployed to conduct other standard Coast Guard missions, such as, Port, Waterways, and Coastal Security (PWCS), Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), and Search and Rescue (SAR). This shore-based asset is not intended for Cutter deployment. Operations will typically consist of a four (4) person crew, however the boat maybe operated with a two (2) person crew at times. The vessel will be of aluminum construction and have shock mitigating seating and the ability to mount .50 cal and M240 Machine guns for defense missions. The vessel shall be designed to protect the crew from the environment. The vessel shall have two diesel engines with propeller or water jet drive systems. The vessel shall have a ballistic structure (fixed or removable) to provide basic crew protection.

001 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE 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 TPSB.

001-2 Options

001-2.1 The TPSB is intended to be utilized by agencies within the Department of Homeland Security including Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Coast Guard. In order to accommodate the needs of each agency, this specification includes some agency specific items that will be specified when the TPSB is ordered. As these items are addressed in this specification they will be followed by the notation “Option”. Items indicated as being “not separately priced (NSP)” are to be included in the base price of the TPSB. Items indicated as “priced” are to be priced as optional items.

001-3 Definitions

001-3.1 TPSB, "the boat," and “the craft,” all refer to the U.S. Coast Guard Transportable Port Security Boat as defined in this specification.

001-3.2 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 TPSB and all its systems can achieve all required performance capabilities and can withstand the extreme conditions of every capability. Items not followed by either the word (threshold) or the word (objective), are considered to be threshold.

001-3.3 Objective Compliance – Provide statements to describe how the proposed TPSB will exceed threshold requirements to fully or partially achieve any Objective requirements identified in the Specification.

001-3.4 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.

001-4 Referenced Documents

001-4.1 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.

001-4.2 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.

001-4.3 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:

001-4.3.1 Contract requirements.

001-4.3.2 Specification requirements.

001-4.3.3 Government specifications and standards, industry standards, and similar referenced documents.

001-4.4 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.

001-4.5 Silence of one document with respect to details shown in another shall not be considered an inconsistency.

001-4.6 The following references are applicable to this specification:

001-4.6.1 American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), available at: www.abycinc.org.

001-4.6.2 Coast Guard Coatings and Color Manual, COMDTINST M10360.3 (series), available at: www.uscg.mil/ccs/cit/cim/directives/CIM/CIM_10360_3C.pdf 001-4.6.3 Navigation Rules, International-Inland, COMDT M16672.2 (series), available at: www.uscg.mil/ccs/cit/cim/directives/cim/cim%5F16672%5F2d.pdf

001-4.6.4 Naval Engineering Manual, COMDTINST M9000.6 (series), available at: http://www.uscg.mil/directives/cim/9000-9999/CIM_9000_6E.pdf.

001-4.6.5 International Standards Organization (ISO), available at: http://www.iso.org.

001-4.6.6 Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE), available at: http://www.sawe.org/.

001-4.6.7 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), available at: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html.

001-4.6.8 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), available at: http://www.astm.org.

001-4.6.9 American Welding Society (AWS), available at: http://www.aws.org.

001-4.6.10 Surface Forces Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) Process Guide, CGTO PG 85-00-40-S. (Will be provided as GFI) 001-4.6.11 Ballistic Resistant Protective Materials NIJ Standard-0108.01, available at: http://www.eeel.nist.gov/oles/Publications/NIJ-0108.01.pdf 001-5 Access for Government Representatives

001-5.1 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.

001-6 Product Warranties

001-6.1 The workmanship, performance, and operation of each TPSB 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.

001-6.2 The hull, deck, and enclosure structure shall be warranted against manufacturer's defects or structural degradation for a period of five (5) years.

001-6.3 The propulsion system shall be warranted for two (2) years (threshold), three (3) years (objective) on parts and service, including jacking plate(s) if equipped.

001-6.4 The fuel tank will be warranted against leaks or other defects for a period of five (5) years.

001-6.5 The fendering system shall be warranted for three (3) years on materials, parts and service.

001-6.6 The Scalable Integrated Navigation System (SINS) Furuno Package shall be warranted for three (3) years on materials, parts and service.

001-6.7 Trailers shall be warranted for three (3) years on materials, parts and service.

001-6.8 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.

The contractor shall utilize the Boat Forces Fleet Management Information System (FMIS) to 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:

001-6.8.1 Date of report of claim.

001-6.8.2 Date of remediation.

001-6.8.3 Parts affected.

001-6.8.4 Nature of casualty.

001-6.8.5 Actions taken.

001-6.8.6 If claim is still open, intended action.

001-6.8.7 USCG boat number.

001-6.8.8 USCG unit.

001-6.9 In addition, the contractor shall utilize FMIS to document specific information pertaining to each TPSB. 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, and service bulletins that apply to the TPSB.

001-6.10 All warranties shall be managed by the successful offer 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.

001-6.11 Warranties will not be voided if properly trained USCG personnel affect repairs while TPSBs are operational OCONUS.

001-7 Warranty Plan

001-7.1 The contractor shall utilize the Boat Forces Fleet Management Information System (FMIS) to keep the USCG informed of all real time warranty information, which includes, at a minimum, the following items:

001-7.1.1 Summarization of warranty issues over the period to include:

001-7.1.2 Date of report of claim

001-7.1.3 Date of remediation

001-7.1.4 Parts affected, including serial number (where tracked).

001-7.1.5 Nature of casualty

001-7.1.6 Actions taken

001-7.1.7 If claim is still open, intended action

001-7.2 USCG boat number

001-7.3 USCG unit

001-7.4 In addition the contractor shall utilize FMIS to document specific information pertaining to the each TPSB. 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 TPSB. Components for which serial numbers are to be provided include:

001-7.4.1 Hull

001-7.4.2 Engines

001-7.4.3 Propulsor/Transmission 001-7.4.4 Engine Hour Meters

001-7.4.5 Trailer (VIN)

001-7.4.6 Radios

001-7.4.7 Navigation System Equipment

001-7.4.8 Electronics Equipment 001-8 Equipment Substitutions

001-8.1 The intent of the TPSB acquisition is to provide a supportable platform for port security operations, with standardized equipment and maintenance. The production of the TPSBs must be in accordance with the written proposal. During OT&E, and prior to going to Full Rate Production (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.

001-8.2 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 TPSB OPERATION

002-1 Concept of Operations

002-1.1 The TPSB will be operated in port and coastal areas throughout the world. The primary purpose of the TPSB is to provide Coast Guard operational units the capability to conduct missions in as little as 24 inches of water. Typical missions include Defense Operations, Port, Waterways, and Coastal Security (PWCS), Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), and Search and Rescue (SAR).

002-1.2 The TPSB will operate with a minimum complement of two (2) – a coxswain, and a crewmember. Total personnel capacity shall be not less than twelve (12), including passengers and crew. Not all 12 personnel require seats. See Table 070-1 for further guidance on seating requirements.

002-1.3 The TPSB crew will be required to man and operate the machine gun mounted on the vessel for the majority of operations. Operations involving machine gun use could involve the TPSB approaching a target directly or at an angle requiring arc of fire as specified in Section 710-1.3. Operations involving machine gun use do not usually occur with the vessel stationary (except if the TPSB is disabled).

002-1.4 When used as a SAR platform, the TPSB is expected to execute standard search patterns for vessels or persons in the water utilizing installed electronics systems and crew lookouts. The TPSB shall provide the crew with the capability to reach down in the water and retrieve a person or object with no more then two (2) crewmembers at normal operating conditions. One crewmember should be able to safely secure the persons in the water (PIW) alongside the boat. The TPSB shall provide for unassisted self-recovery of able-bodied crewmembers from the water.

002-2 Operating Conditions

002-2.1 TPSB employment can occur at any time day or nights, and will be at the ends of U.S. Sea Lines of Communication (SLOC) which are normally commercial or military seaports, the seaward approaches to the port and adjacent coastal waters within 15 nautical miles (nm) of shore. The TPSB will operate in both salt and fresh water.

002-2.2 The TPSB will be based at shore stations and may be berthed in the water, at a pier or slip, or on the boat’s trailer. The TPSB may be launched via boat ramps or lifted from the trailer to the water via crane or other hoisting device.

002-2.3 The TPSB may be transported via flat-bed truck, ship, aircraft, or rail. The TPSB must be able to be lifted by the TPSB’s padeyes/lifting eyes with lifting gear provided by the OEM (at full load). Furthermore, the boat and trailer must be suitable for simultaneous rigging, so that the trailer may be lifted with the boat on the trailer. The OEM must provide specifications for lifting gear necessary to lift the boat and trailer simultaneously.

002-3 Annual Hours of Operation

002-3.1 The TPSB is anticipated to operate for an average of 300 hours per year over its service life with periods of increased operation at approximately 2000 hours per year. The TPSB may be stored uncovered in the water or on a trailer for the remainder of the time.

002-4 Survivability

002-4.1 The TPSB must be operable up to six (6) ft seas (Threshold) or eight ft seas (Objective) and survivable in eight (8) ft seas (Theshold) or (10) ft seas (Objective) and 30 kts of wind in the Normal Operating Condition as defined in Section 096-2.

003 TPSB SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

003-1 General

003-1.1 Unless otherwise specified, performance requirements apply to operations in the Normal Operating Condition (see Section 096), in calm water conditions. Calm water is defined as a sea state less than or equal to one foot and winds less than 15 kts.

003-1.2 Specified speed, range, and endurance requirements as well as maneuvering, sea keeping, launch, and recovery requirements shall be met with the TPSB operating with all required equipment and accessories installed.

003-2 Speed, Range Acceleration and Endurance

003-2.1 The TPSB shall be capable of achieving a maximum speed of 40 kts (Threshold) or 45 kts (Objective) in the normal operating condition as defined in Section 096. The TPSB must be capable of 30 kts minimum sustained cruising speed.

003-2.2 The TPSB shall have sufficient fuel capacity and a 20% reserve so that it can operate continuously for eight (8) hours at idle speed and two (2) hours at full speed, totaling 10 hours (threshold)/seven and a half (7.5) hours at idle speed and two and a half (2.5) hours at full speed, totaling 10 hours (objective) in the normal operating condition.

003-2.3 The TPSB shall be capable of accelerating and on a plane in less than 7 seconds (threshold), 5 seconds (objective), under normal operating conditions defined in Section 096.

003-3 Maneuvering and Sea Keeping

003-3.1 The TPSB shall be safe and controllable at all speeds up to the maximum attainable speed and under all specified loading conditions (See Section 096). Safe and controllable operation shall constitute operation where craft orientation, motions, and accelerations do not pose a hazard to the crew or passengers and which are not otherwise controllable by good seamanship and boat handling.

003-3.2 At all speeds and loading conditions, the TPSB shall be able to maintain a straight course in calm conditions without corrective steering and with no more than 1/2 degree of list.

003-3.3 In turns at all speeds and loading conditions, the TPSB shall maintain a steady turn rate without skidding, or any other effects of dynamic instability. 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.

003-3.4 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.

003-3.5 The astern performance shall be such that the TPSB can be maneuvered in reverse in a straight course and perform backing turns to port and starboard. No evidence of deck flooding is acceptable when operating the engines at up to 1/3 of the engines maximum RPM.

003-3.6 The TPSB shall be capable of performing emergency stops by decelerating from 35 kts to dead in the water in a maximum of 12 seconds. In performing this stop, the propulsion system may be put into reverse or the water jet bucket shall be deployed to reverse jet flow.

003-3.7 The TPSB shall be able to operate at slow speeds in water depths of 24 inches without touching the bottom.

003-4 Launch and Recovery

003-4.1 The TPSB shall be capable of being launched or recovered from a boat ramp by only two (2) people in no more than 15 minutes utilizing a trailer.

004 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

004-1 General

004-1.1 All material and equipment entering into the construction and outfitting of the boat shall be new.

004-1.2 Unless otherwise specified, construction of the TPSB and installation of all equipment and systems shall be in accordance with the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft”.

004-1.3 Hull scantlings shall be determined in accordance with ISO 12215-5:2, “Small craft – Hull construction and Scantlings – Part 5: Design pressures, design stresses, scantling determination.

004-1.4 Hull should be subdued in a black or gray color due to expeditionary missions.

004-2 Principal Characteristics

004-2.1 The TPSB shall meet the general characteristics as shown in Table 070-1:

TABLE 070-1

TPSB PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS

need of a CDL

(with engines trimmed up)

30 kts cruising speed 45 kts maximum speed

30 kts cruising speed

Operating Parameters

8 ft seas survivable

6 ft seas fully mission capable 24 in operational draft

10 ft seas survivable

8 ft seas fully mission capable 24 in operational draft

Note 1 Length (overall): Overall length of the boat 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 system. When measuring overall length, the fendering system shall be fully deployed and ready for operation. The boat length, while on the TPSB’s designed trailer, shall not exceed the length where a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or other special license is needed to move the boat on trailer towed by a truck or primary mover used by the Coast Guard on state and federal roads within the United States. Currently the Coast Guard uses 3500, F350 and F550 type trucks as prime movers. Each Offeror shall indicate the length in the proposal.

Note 2 Beam: The beam shall be measured from the outer most extremities of the boat with the fendering system fully deployed, including all appendages and fittings. To meet statutory towing width requirements, it is permissible to require the deflation of an inflatable fendering systems, provided that fendering can be re-inflated in less than 15 minutes by a two (2) person crew and is protected while in transit. The trailered beam measurement for towing purposes may not be the overall beam measurement.

Note 3 Height: The height while resting on the trailer shall not exceed 10’ 6”.

Note 4 Weight: The weight shall not exceed 12,000 lbs in the fully outfitted condition.

Note 5 Draft: The draft shall be measured in the Normal Operating Condition from the waterline to the deepest point of the TPSB.

004-3 Arrangements

004-3.1 The TPSB shall have a rigid hull construction. The hull may contain spray and lifting strakes to improve sea keeping, directional stability and planing performance.

004-3.2 The TPSB shall have a prominent fendering system capable of absorbing extreme impact loading and abrasion to protect it from damage during along side operations with another vessel. The fendering system shall extend around the complete perimeter of the TPSB except that the transom need not be fitted with fendering. The TPSB should be able to withstand a collision at 5kts while conducting normal small boat operations (i.e personnel transfers or alongside tows).

004-3.3 The arrangement of seating, electronics, and lighting shall maximize system functionality while minimizing crew fatigue. Arrangement of windows and doors shall maximize visibility and the overall effectiveness of the craft. Walkways outboard of enclosure/console shall provide access to the bow.

004-3.4 The TPSB shall have a center console with a windshield of sufficient size to protect the Coxswain from the elements and be made of shatterproof material. The TPSB shall also have a sheltering/cabin system to protect the crew from environmental conditions. The sheltering/cabin system may be soft or hard construction so as to protect electronics and four (4) crew member seats. The sheltering/cabin system shall be configured to maximize visibility for the coxswain and crew members from both the seated and standing positions.

004-3.5 The TPSB shall have ballistic protection to be used on boats. If in panel form, the panels shall be removable, and be capable of installation in the areas to provide ballistic protection for the crewmembers. The panels shall not restrict crew visibility. The intent of this requirement is to allow crewmembers to take shelter and potentially return small arms fire while still operating the boat. Bullet proof glass is not a requirement. Armor shall provide protection equivalent to Class III Ballistic Resistant Protective Materials NIJ Standard-0108.01 004-3.6 The TPSB shall have an aft deck area suitable for an aft mounted weapon or weapons and conducting towing operations. The aft deck area shall be self-bailing.

004-3.7 The TPSB shall have a forward deck area suitable for using the forward mounted weapon. The forward deck area shall be self bailing.

004-3.8 Access ways shall be provided around the enclosure on both sides to allow the rapid transit of crew and equipment from aft to forward deck areas. Sufficient handholds/handrails shall be provided along the route to allow the crew to safely conduct this transit under all operating conditions.

004-3.9 Crew restraint holds/rings shall be provided throughout the boat to connect restraint harness lanyards to prevent crewmember ejections. All tether points shall comply with the standards provided in 29 CFR 1910.66 Appendix C.

004-3.10 The TPSB shall be arranged to allow for recovery of people and objects from the water and shall have provisions to allow for the self recovery (re-boarding as defined by ABYC H-41) of crewmembers from the water.

004-4 Design Maturity

004-4.1 The TPSB shall be a mature, proven design. Current production boats with modifications in material, arrangements or dimensions could satisfy the requirements of this specification. The TPSB design in terms of the hull form 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 (2) years in commercial or government service in the shallow water environment.

004-4.2 The propulsion system shall be one which has been commercially available for at least one (1) year (threshold), three (3) years (objective).

004-4.3 The boat(s) from which the TPSB’s design is derived shall be considered the Parent Craft.

004-5 Service Life

004-5.1 The TPSB hull, deck, console, and enclosure shall have an expected service life of at least 12 years before requiring major overhaul. During this time, the TPSB is expected to be capable of operating approximately 300 hours per year over its service life with up to 2000 hours of operation during one year periods of deployment. The TPSB will be stored uncovered in the water for the remainder of the time.

004-5.2 The fendering system shall have a service life of at least five (5) years before requiring major overhaul or replacement.

004-5.3 The propulsion system shall have a service life of at least five (5) years before requiring major overhaul or replacement, based on the projected 300 hours of average annual use with periods of 2000 hours of use over a year’s time.

004-5.4 The trailer shall have a service life of 10 years at 12,000 miles per year.

004-6 Operating Environment

004-6.1 The TPSB and all of its equipment shall be capable of operating continuously in the following combined environmental conditions:

004-6.1.1 Temperatures:

a. Outside Air (Dry Bulb) 135°F (maximum) to 0°F (minimum).

b. Sea Water Temperature 105°F (maximum) to 28°F (minimum).

004-6.1.2 Wind Conditions (concurrent with the above temperatures):

a. 30 kts (maximum).

004-6.1.3 Sea Conditions:

a. Survivable - 8 ft seas maximum (thersold), 10 ft seas (objective).

b. Operations - 6 ft seas (threshold), 8 ft seas (objective). Capable of operating at slow speeds with engines trimmed up in as shallow as 24 inches of water.

c. Surf and Breaking Waves - The TPSB is not intended to be operated in surf or breaking waves.

004-6.1.4 Ice – The TPSB will not normally conduct operations in ice.

004-6.1.5 Water Quality: The TPSB will operate in shallow water areas. This water is expected to include sand and sea grasses, and may be aerated.

004-7 General Requirements for Equipment, Machinery and Materials

004-7.1 All material, equipment and machinery shall be installed in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) recommendations.

004-7.2 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.

004-7.3 All equipment, machinery and materials shall have a proven positive track record of durability, reliability and maintainability in the harshest marine environments and operations.

005 ACCESS

005-1 General

005-1.1 The design and arrangement of the craft shall, under all operational conditions, provide for safe and convenient access to all craft spaces, and for safe and convenient serviceability, maintainability and operability of all controls, systems, machinery and components.

005-1.2 Access to compartments containing equipment, machinery or spare parts shall be provided such that it allows removal of the item without disassembly. Access shall be arranged to be clear of piping, wireways, ducts and other obstructions.

005-1.3 Access shall be provided to bilge areas. Bilge areas are those that are below the static waterline in the full load condition as per SOW 096-3. Access is to ensure that bilges can be checked for water content and completely dewatered and wiped clean of any residue. Bilge access points shall provide access to the lowest point of the bilge when the TPSB rests in a level position. The crew shall be able to access bilges for inspection and damage control without the use of tools.

005-1.4 Access to fuel tanks, hoses and fittings shall be provided for repair and maintenance without removing any permanent structural component in accordance with ABYC Project H-33, Diesel Fuel Systems.

005-1.5 Check points that require routine maintenance checks on a daily basis or underway, such as dipsticks, site glasses, gauges, and strainers, shall be located so they are readily accessible to the crew.

006 NOISE AND VIBRATION

006-1 General

006-1.1 Low noise levels are vitally important to mission effectiveness and long term crew health. The onboard A-weighted noise level in the enclosure at all speeds in calm water conditions shall not exceed 85 decibels (dBA). Sound measurements shall be taken with the side and aft sections of the enclosure in the closed or down position.

006-1.2 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.

006-1.3 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.

006-1.4 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.

007 WELDING

007-1 General

007-1.1 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.

007-1.2 For aluminum, all recommendations and information in AWS D3.7-90: 2004 “Guide for Aluminum Hull Welding” shall be followed.

007-1.3 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.

008 FASTENERS

008-1 General

008-1.1 All fasteners shall be of corrosion resistant materials.

008-1.2 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.

008-1.3 Fasteners shall not be threaded directly into aluminum alloys or composite materials. Backing plates, alloy 304 stainless steel Helicoil inserts, or pressed-in, galvanically compatible threaded inserts shall be used when direct threading is required.

008-1.4 Cadmium-plated parts and fasteners, including washers, shall not be used.

008-1.5 Where nuts will become inaccessible after construction of the TPSB, 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 distorted type shall be provided to prevent loosening of bolts due to shock and vibration.

008-1.6 Fasteners in deck traffic areas shall be flush mounted to eliminate tripping hazards.

009 RELIABILITY, MAINTAINABILITY AND AVAILABILITY

009-1 General

009-1.1 The contractor shall certify that all equipment provided shall be supportable through the OEM 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.

009-1.2 All components, mechanical, auxiliary, electronic, and electrical equipment installed on the boat shall be supportable by parts and service in the Continental United States within 10 days.

009-1.3 Components requiring routine maintenance should 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.

009-1.4 The engine(s) shall be designed so that they may be removed and replaced within 6 hours at the organizational level. The contractor shall provide instructions, and all tools and parts necessary to accomplish such an engine change out.

0010 MATERIALS

0010-1 General

0010-1.1 All materials normally subjected to sunlight shall be highly resistant to degradation caused by ultraviolet radiation.

0010-1.2 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.

0010-1.3 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.

0010-1.4 When materials are referred to in this specification without further identification, they shall conform to the following materials, as applicable.

0010-2 Aluminum

0010-2.1 Tube: ASTM B221 (Extruded) 5086-H111, or (Drawn) 5083-H112 ASTM B210 5086-H32.

0010-2.2 Plate and Sheet: ASTM B928 Alloy 5086- H116 or H321 or Alloy 5456- H116 or H321 or 5083-H116 or H321.

0010-2.3 Shapes: ASTM B221 (Extruded) Alloy 5086-H111 or H112 or 5083- H111 or H112 or Alloy 5456-H111 or H112.

0010-2.4 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.

0010-2.5 Alloy 6061 or 6063 of ASTM B241 may be used for pipes, special structural extrusions and hollow shapes as structural components. If so used, allowable stresses shall be based on the zero temper condition.

0010-2.6 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 B221 or alloy 356.1, 356.2 or A356.2 of ASTM B179.

0010-2.7 Aluminum of tempers H116 shall pass an appropriate test for resistance to exfoliation corrosion.

0010-3 Stainless Steel

0010-3.1 Wrought: AISI 316L, AISI 302, or AISI 304.

0010-3.2 Pipe or Tubing: ASTM A312 or ASTM A269, Grade 316L, 321 or 347.

0010-3.3 Bars & Shapes: ASTM A276-2a, Grade 316L.

0010-3.4 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. Use of 302 or 304 is restricted to interior, non-welded applications where exposure to sea water is not anticipated.

0010-4 Bedding Compounds

0010-4.1 Polysulfide and polyurethane sealants may be used above and below the waterline. Where waterproof adhesive bonds are required, a polyurethane compound shall be used.

0010-5 Prohibited Materials

0010-5.1 Any prohibited material listed in the referenced documents listed in section 042-4 shall not be used in constructing the TPSB. This shall include, but not be limited to wood, mercury, lead paint, and cadmium-plated washers and fasteners.

0010-5.2 Two part products containing isocyanates shall not be used as specified by COMDTINST 6260.30A.

0011 STABILITY

0011-1 General

0011-1.1 The TPSB shall meet the stability and buoyancy requirements of ISO Standard 12217-1, design category C option 4 under all loading conditions (see Section 096).

0011-1.2 The TPSB shall meet the level flotation requirements of ISO 12217-1. If foam fendering is used (see Section 114) it may be included in the floation calculations.

0011-1.3 In addition to the ISO requirements, the TPSB shall have sufficient stability to allow for two (2) crew members to recover a person from the water, alongside the TPSB, in the normal operating condition defined in Section 096 and calm waters defined in Section 051. At the start of the recovery only the two (2) crew members will be onboard. Each crew member will weigh 220 lbs (see 096-2). The person in the water will weight 300 lbs. During the recovery operation the boat shall be stable and the gunwale or lowest point of the deck edge shall not submerge.

0011-1.4 The TPSB shall be provided with a placard indicating the maximum number of passengers and maximum load (in lbs).

0011-2 Trim and List Limits

0011-2.1 The TPSB shall not trim down by the bow or list more than one degree in the static condition in the Full Load or Normal Operating Conditions. Ballast shall not be used to achieve this requirement.

0011-2.2 The TPSB shall not heel more than one degree at any speed when running in calm conditions. The trim control devices shall be set equally port and starboard when measuring heel.

0011-3 Watertight Requirements

0011-3.1 The hull, main deck, and fuel tanks shall be watertight.

0011-3.2 Enclosure and console shall be weather tight.

0012 LOGISTICS

0012-1 General

0012-1.1 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.

0012-1.2 The Coast Guard requires design, testing and logistics support information to verify contact 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.

0012-1.3 Design, Testing and Logistics Support Information: The design, testing and logistics support information falls into the following categories:

0012-1.4 Drawings: The drawings document contract compliance and are used to support the boats throughout the life-cycle. Drawings are addressed in Section 085.

0012-1.5 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), Weight Estimates (Section 096), Structural Calculations (Section 100), and Electrical Load calculations (Section 300).

0012-1.6 Testing and Trials Documentation: Testing and trials documentation is required to verify contact compliance. The testing documentation is addressed in Section 092, the trials documentation is addressed in Section 094, and the scale weighing is addressed in Section 096.

0012-1.7 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.

0012-1.8 The PTD includes:

0012-1.8.1 The Master Equipment List, see Section 083-3.

0012-1.8.2 The Recommended Spare Parts List, see Section 083-4

0012-1.8.3 The List of Special Tools and Test Equipment, See Section 083-5.

0012-1.9 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) that maintainers will use when conducting organizational and depot-level maintenance.

0012-1.10 Spare Parts, Tools, and Long Lead Materials: The spare parts, tools, and long lead materials fit into the following categories:

0012-1.11 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.

0012-1.12 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.

0012-1.13 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.

0012-1.14 The preservation, packaging, packing and marking of parts, tools and materials is addressed in Section 083-9.

0012-1.15 The delivery schedule requirements for logistics information are addressed in Section 083-10.

0012-2 Logistics Conference

0012-2.1 The purpose of this Logistics Conference is to review the supply support requirements of this section. If requested by the KO, 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.

0012-2.2 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.

0012-3 Master Equipment List (MEL)

0012-3.1 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.

0012-3.1.1 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).

0012-3.1.2 The following are also defined as CIs and shall be included in the MEL:

1012-3.1.2.1 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).

1012-3.1.2.2 Any item with recommended maintenance by the OEM.

0012-3.2 The MEL shall be prepared electronically in a spreadsheet format using Microsoft Excel. The format for this spreadsheet will be provided as GFI.

0012-3.3 The MEL will be used to transfer the boat’s parts data to the Coast…