Amend_0001_Att_A_Sample_List_of_Testing_Approaches.docx

N00024-17-R-2642 Attachment “A” to Amendment 0001

SAMPLE LIST OF TESTING APPROACHES

1. Sustained speed may be verified by analysis and by demonstration during ship’s trials.

2. Towing power may be verified by a Bollard Pull Test conducted in accordance with ABS Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters in Length (2016) Part 5, Chapter 11, Appendix 2, Guidelines for Bollard Pull Test Procedures

3. Craft range and endurance may be verified by endurance fuel calculations and a fuel economy test during at sea trials. The total fuel rate for the propulsion engines, generator sets, and any other fuel burning equipment to be used in determining endurance fuel requirements may be calculated using vendor guaranteed data. Where such data is not available, the methods described in SNAME T&R Bulletin 3-49 may be used.

4. Maneuverability and controllability may be verified by analysis and testing during Builder’s and Acceptance Trials.

5. Craft beaching and retracting may be demonstrated in accordance with Contractor-developed procedures. Compliance with contract requirements of the kedging anchor system may be demonstrated.

6. Ability to interface with required amphibious vessels in operational sea states, Roll-on/Roll-off component of the Improved Navy Lighterage System, and mooring at Assault Craft Unit piers may be verified by analysis.

7. The ability to conduct required cargo operations and to carry the designated payloads may be verified by analysis and demonstration.

8. Foundations for the gun mounts may be verified by testing and analysis.

9. The ability to tow and be towed may be verified by analysis and demonstrated during Builder’s and Acceptance Trials.

10. Design life may be verified by analysis (dynamic loading/fatigue analysis/etc.).

2. The ability to start and operate machinery over the required range of operating temperatures may be verified by analysis and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) data.

3. Craft tightness may be verified by inspection and testing.

4. Protection of personnel and equipment may be verified by inspection.

5. All equipment, subsystems and systems may be verified for correct operation in supporting required capabilities by demonstration and test of each.

2. Lifting appliances may be verified for compliance with requirements by analysis inspection and demonstration for adequacy and operability.

3. Access/removal routes may be verified by analysis and inspection, and demonstration by removal and reinstallation of any two craft equipment items selected by the Government.

2. Hull, superstructure and mast vibration may be verified by analysis and testing during trials.

3. Machinery and equipment vibration requirements may be verified by analysis and testing during trials.

2. Structure supporting required structural loads may be verified by analysis.

3. Required structural strength of the bow ramp may be verified by analysis and testing.

4. Structural load requirements for Vehicle Lashing Sockets, Well Deck Lashing Sockets, mooring fittings, and towing equipment fittings may be verified by analysis and testing.

2. Emergency shutdown may be verified by demonstration.

Propulsion coupling mounting and dismounting procedures may be demonstrated.

2. A description of the procedure for aligning the bearings may be submitted with the test procedure for the bearing alignment test.

3. The shaft locking device may be verified by demonstration.

2. Propeller operation may be verified by inspection and testing.

3. Propulsion Trials to optimize the propeller may be as required by the contract.

4. Mounting and dismounting procedures for the propellers may be demonstrated.

2. Satisfactory sealing of all piping and ducting may be verified by analysis and inspection.

a) Less Sections 34.5.1, 34.5.2 and 34.5.3.

b) The number of consecutive starts required in Section 34.11 is reduced from 12 to 6.

c) Voltage Drop testing for A/C systems may be done in accordance with IEEE Std 45™-2002. DC systems may be tested using the values provided in the specification.

d) Alternators and Battery Chargers may be tested to demonstrate adequate charging as required by the specification.

e) Stuffing tubes and MCTs may be subjected to a 90 psi air test.

f) All alarms may be demonstrated during testing.

2. Shore power may be verified by analysis, inspection and testing. Switching to shore power may be demonstrated.

1. Inspection of equipment and demonstration of Contractor-installed equipment functionalities.

2. Coaxial cables may be tested prior to installation for attenuation and the ability to meet the dielectric strength requirements.

3. Coaxial cable may be inspected to verify that cable is not physically damaged or deteriorated after installation.

4. Waveguides may be inspected for defects.

2. Antenna placement may be verified by analysis as part of the Electromagnetic Interference analysis.

Topside cabling may be tested for the Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) after connectors have been installed.

2. Electronic, electrical, and electromechanical equipment and subsystems located in and around the Pilothouse (above the main deck within 35’ of the Pilothouse), may be tested in accordance with MIL-STD-461, RE102 limits for ground applications, Navy Mobile and Army.

2. The bilge system dewatering capability may be tested pierside.

3. All bilge alarms may be tested.

2. The Emergency Fuel Shut-off may verified by by demonstration.

2. Portable extinguishing systems may be verified by inspection.

2. Oily water tank and waste oil tank requirements may be verified by analysis, inspection and testing.

2. The process for removing ladders may be verified by demonstration.

3. The process for using the Jack Rail may be verified by demonstration.

2. Habitability systems (air conditioning, potable water, heating, galley equipment, etc.) may be tested before trials and demonstrated during Builder’s and Acceptance Trials.