Attachment_2_Statement_of_Work.pdf

ATTACHMENT 02: STATEMENT OF WORK

United States Coast Guard (USCG) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Riverine Boats for Chad / Niger

09 April 2015

Background

As part of the Department of State’s Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) program, the United States Government has allocated funding to enhance Chad and Niger’s capacity for policing their local riverine borders. Currently, both countries have minimal ability to monitor and control the movement of goods and people across their riverine borders, and this effort will help establish a new capability within the militaries of both countries.

Increased ability to control their borders will benefit Chad and Niger, as well as support the US Government’s interests in the region.

Funding has been allocated under FMS Case B1-P-SAA to provide Chad and Niger with identical packages of three (3) riverine boats (total requirement of six (6) boats), supporting outfit equipment, spare parts, and in-country training provisions to accomplish the program’s objective.

1.0 Boat Requirements

1.1 General

This document describes the general, administrative, and technical requirements which define the work and responsibilities required by the Contractor for the construction and delivery of the required boats, trailers, preparation for shipment, spare parts, supporting equipment, travel, and familiarization training.

1.2 Product Warranties

The following structures and systems shall be warranted against defects, structural degradation, leaks, and other defects or failures on materials, parts, and services for at least the time frames listed below:

i. Hull, Deck: two (2) years

ii. Internal Fuel tank: two (2) years

iii. Fendering System (Rubrail): two (2) years

iv. Trailers: two (2) years

1.2.1 All commercial warranties shall be passed through to the US Government, and subsequently to the Governments of Chad and Niger. A list of those affected warranties, and the duration of each, shall be provided by the Contractor at time of delivery. This list shall include at a minimum, the warranties for the engines, electronics suite, and navigation components, and any other component which has warranty offered by the commercial contractor. The warranty program shall provide for the Governments of Chad and Niger to submit claims directly to the relevant Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

1.2.2 All warranty coverage for the items listed in Section 1.2, Paragraphs (i) through (iv), shall be applicable for use of the vessels OCONUS by a foreign military,

2.0 Operation

2.1 General

The boats will be used for general law enforcement and riverine patrolling on the rivers in Chad and Niger.

2.2 Conditions

The boats shall be operable with a minimum complement of two (2) persons – a coxswain and a crew member; however, the boats shall be able to accommodate a crew of four (4) persons. The boats may be used for both day and night time operations. They will be berthed in the water, at a pier or slip, or on the boat’s trailer. The boats shall be capable of being launched via boat ramps and lifted from the trailers to the water via crane or other hoisting device. The boats operate in temperatures that consistently exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (f) with little rain (see Section 3.1 for additional details on operating conditions).

2.2.1 The boats shall be capable of being transported via trailer.

2.2.2 The boats shall be able to operate up to 500 hours per year.

3.0 Performance

3.1 General

Unless otherwise specified, performance requirements apply to operations in normal operating conditions. Normal operating conditions are defined as a sea state less than or equal to one foot and winds less than 15 knots. Sustained, as used in this section, equates to operating for at least one consecutive hour.

3.2 Speed, Range and Endurance

3.2.1 The boats shall be capable of achieving 20 knots cruising speed and 25 knots at top speed in normal operating conditions.

3.2.2 The boats shall have sufficient fuel capacity to operate continuously for 65 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 20 knots.

3.3 Maneuver and Sea Keeping

3.3.1 In turns at all speeds and loading conditions, the boats 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 knots. When coming out of a turn, the boat shall respond to the steering command without the need for excessive force.

3.4 Launch and Recovery

3.4.1 The boats shall be capable of being launched or recovered from a boat ramp by four people in no more than 15 minutes, using a trailer. Launch is defined as the boat is in the water and no longer making contact with the trailer. Recovery is defined as when the boat is out of the water.

3.5 General Requirements for Design and Construction

3.5.1 All material and equipment supplied in the construction and outfitting of the boat shall be new.

3.5.2 Unless otherwise specified, construction and installation of all equipment and systems shall in be in accordance with the ABYC “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft.”

3.5.3 Hull scantlings shall be in accordance with ISO 12215-5:2, “Small Craft – Hull Construction and Scantlings – Part 5: Design Pressures, Design Stresses, and Scantling Determination.”

4.0 Principal Characteristics

4.1 Physical Characteristics

Each boat shall be constructed in accordance with the following physical requirements:

i. Length of boat without outboard motor and trailer: at least 18’7’’.

ii. Beam (including rubrail system): at least 8’3”.

iii. Height: road height shall not exceed: 15’.

iv. Draft: maximum of 18” (Hull only, no engine).

v. Power plant: Propulsion system shall include one (1) outboard engine that is of suitable size and horsepower to provide sufficient power for the boat to achieve 20 knots cruising speed and 25 knots at top speed in normal operating conditions.

The power plant/outboard engine brand must be supportable in-country (supportable as in the replacement parts for the power plant are readily available through resellers).

vi. Endurance: a minimum of 65 nautical miles at 20 knots cruising speed.

vii. Towing Capacity: The boat is capable of towing astern and alongside vessels w/ a displacement of up to 2000 lbs.

viii. Towing reel with at least 200’ ft of retractable tow line.

ix. Console: Includes steering wheel, required controls (i.e. throttle, gears), navigation, and communication equipment.

x. Canopy (shaded area on vessel): At a minimum, the canopy shall provide shade for the console and coxswain when the sun is directly overhead.

xi. Bow handrails at least 18’’ above top rail.

xii. Handrails: Port and starboard of the vessel.

xiii. Fixed Seating for at least four (4) persons; each seat shall have at least one half (1/2”) inches of basic cushioning (i.e. foam, rubber, etc).

xiv. “Standard” communications and navigation suite to include the following:

Marine VHF-FM Marine radio, Global Positioning System (GPS) with backlit color display, and Compass appropriate for marine operations.

xv. Loudhailer with siren capability suitable for law enforcement.

xvi. Search/Spotlight: Of an appropriate strength to conduct search and rescue operations in nighttime and adverse weather conditions.

xvii. One (1) life ring with a float light.

One (1) set of blue strobe, law enforcement lights mounted in a prominent position.

xviii. Outfit kit for each boat shall include the following:

o Four (4) Type I and Two (2) Type III Personal Floatation Devices per boat

(sizes M and L).

o Suitable anchor with anchor chain and no less than 75’ feet of rope.

o One (1) fire extinguisher per boat (Class A/B/C).

o One (1) electric or manual bilge pump for each boat.

5.0 Arrangements

5.1 The boats shall have a rigid hull aluminum construction.

5.2 The boats shall have a prominent rubrail capable of absorbing impact loading and abrasion to protect it from damage during alongside operations with another vessel. The rubrail shall extend around the complete perimeter of the boats except on the transom.

The boats shall be able to withstand, without damage, a collision at five (5) knots while conducting routine operations.

5.3 The boat shall incorporate a console which includes steering wheel, required controls (i.e. throttle, gears), navigation, and communication equipment for the safe and efficient operation of the boats.

i. The boats shall have a forward deck area suitable for safely handling mooring and towing lines.

6.0 Design Maturity

6.1 The boats shall be a mature, proven hull design. The boat design in terms of the hull form shall be directly traceable to five (5) 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. A parent craft with modifications in material, arrangements, or dimensions would satisfy this requirement.

7.0 Service Life

7.1 The hull, deck, console, and canopy shall have an expected service life of at least ten

(10) years before the boat is replaced or undergoes a midlife service extension. During this time, the boats shall be capable of operating up to 500 hours per year over its service life. The boats shall be capable of being stored uncovered in the water, or on trailers when not in use, with minimal corrosion or degradation to the boat structure.

7.2 The rubrail system shall have a service life of at least five (5) years before requiring major overhaul or replacement. The rubrail system shall have a proven design which has been used in commercial or Government service for a minimum of two (2) years, and be fully supportable (i.e., can be procured commercially within 30 days by the Contractor for the duration of the boat life-cycle.

7.3 The propulsion system shall have an average time between failures (MTBF) of 800 hours before requiring major repair/overhaul, and 4,000 hours before requiring replacement, based on the projected use of 500 hours annually per boat.

7.4 The trailer shall have a service life of ten (10) years at 12,000 miles per year.

8.0 Noise and Vibration

8.1 N/A

9.0 Logistics

9.1 The Contractor shall provide all required manuals to support operations and maintenance of the boats. These shall include technical drawings, manuals of component elements (outboard engine, communication equipment, etc) and any other “standard” package required for short and long term sustainment. All documentation shall be provided in English.

10.0 Training

10.1 Once the boats and related material support are delivered to the recipient countries, the Contractor is responsible for providing two (2) total training iterations (one iteration for Chad, and one for Niger). Each training iteration shall be two (2) weeks in length (10 total training days per training iteration), and include two (2) instructors. The instructors shall cover basic reactivation procedures, boat handling, small boat familiarization, small boat operation, and maintenance training, following the delivery of the boats and support equipment to Chad and Niger. The Contractor shall use a training curriculum that is in existence, and has been used previously for other Government customers. The Contractor shall conduct all training in the English language (translators will be provided through either the recipient military service or the local US Embassy).

10.2 The Contractor shall include the following training topics in its training curriculum:

performing shop practices to industry standards on engine maintenance and basic repair;

maintenance and repair on boat electrical systems, the usage of marine wood, metal, and fiberglass as it pertains to repairing the hull and deck, maintenance and repair of outboard engines, maintenance and repair of starting systems, maintenance and repair of fuel systems, removal and re-installation of engine assemblies, vessel maneuvering, vessel navigation and communications systems operations, and emergency response to situations.

10.3 The training “work week” shall include classroom and underway training from 0800-1700 local time, Monday through Friday, though the schedule may be adjusted without prior notice. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing its own room, board, and transportation, although the U.S. Government will assist in coordinating support for these requirements. Fuel expenses related to the underway training will be provided by the U.S. Government. All training shall take place in the recipient countries (Chad and Niger).

10.4 The Contractor shall be conducting these training iterations in operating conditions that feature limited infrastructural support, logistical constraints, language barriers, and students with limited maritime experience. Thus, the Contractor shall provide training instructors and personnel who are experienced and adept at conducting training in such conditions.

10.5 Prior to commencement of the training iterations, the Government may allow the Contractor to make minor changes to the training curriculum, as long as the changes are proposed in advance of the training and are accepted by the Contracting Officer.

11.0 External Markings

11.1 “Standard” markings shall include one set of alpha-numeric identifying details (e.g.

“Country X Coast Guard”, 001) applied to both sides of the boat and transom and one additional marking such as a flag, logo, and similar markings applied to both sides of the boat. The Contractor shall provide a rendering of any recommended marking scheme to the COR and gain approval prior to the final application.

11.2 The color of the rubrail shall be BLACK.

12.0 Spare Parts Package

12.1 The Contractor shall provide a spare parts and support package that covers two (2) years of projected maintenance requirements for all six (6) boats and accompanying boat outfit items. The spare parts package shall, at a minimum, include one (1) spare outboard engine identical to the engine referenced in Section 4.1, and enough consumables (lubricants, filters, spark plugs, etc) to meet the respective manufacturers’ suggested services for two years for all systems on the boats. The Contractor shall provide recommended spare parts and support package list within 60 days after award based on the requirements herein with consideration to the NOT TO EXCEED amount identified for a spare parts and support package in the contract for Sub-CLINs 00002A and 00002B.

The recommended spare parts and support package list shall include the descriptions of the individual items, OEM part number identifier, quantity, unit of measurement, unit price, and extended amounts, and a brief explanation describing how the prices were obtained. After reviewing the list and the Contracting Officer determining the prices fair and reasonable, the Government will modify the contract within ten (10) business days.

This modification will finalize the list of spare parts and support equipment and definitize the price for Sub-CLINs 00002A and 00002B. Spare parts shall accompany and be delivered in conjunction with the boat shipments.

12.2 A standard shipping container of appropriate size shall be included with the spare parts; all items not shipped as part of the boat shall be packed in the shipping container in an optimal manner for overseas transport.

12.3 Ultimately, two sets of the spare parts and support package will be required; one of these will be delivered to Chad, and one to Niger. The packages will be identical in content and shipping preparation, with no differences apart from any externals markings on the container that identify the intended recipient.

13.0 Trailers

13.1 Each of the boats shall be accompanied by a trailer suitable for the specifications of the vessel identified in Section 4.1. Each trailer shall consist of aluminum bunk trailers with disc brakes, bow stop, winch, jack, spare tire and LED lighting to allow overland transport and boat launch and recovery operations.