NAV_RFI_20170829.pdf

NOAA AGOR Variant Request for Information Solicitation Number: N00024-18-R-2201

Agency: Department of the Navy Office: Naval Sea Systems Command Location: NAVSEA HQ

Notice Type: Posted Date:

Sources Sought 29 August 2017

Response Date: Original Set Aside:

28 September 2017 N/A

Original Set Aside:

N/A

Set Aside:

N/A

Classification Code:

19 -- Ships, small craft, pontoons & floating docks

NAICS Code:

336 -- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing/336611 -- Ship Building and Repairing

PURPOSE:

As a follow-on to Sources Sought N00024-18-R-2201 issued July 6, 2017, the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is hereby issuing a second Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the Support Ships, Boats, and Craft Program Office (PMS325) to disseminate to industry information on the anticipated acquisition of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research (AGOR) Variant, hereafter referred to as NAV, and to provide the Navy information regarding small-business design and construction capabilities available for the NAV program.

DESCRIPTION:

NAV will support NOAA shallow coastal, continental shelf, and worldwide ocean survey and data collection requirements. NAV will be used to launch work boats, perform maintenance on buoys and moorings, collect weather and water column data, and perform bathymetric surveys at sea. The NAV will permit researchers to remain on station at remote locations for multiple days to collect data, deploy scientific equipment, and perform scientific calculations. Desired Operational Requirements and Characteristics were provided in the July 6, 2017 Sources Sought and are provided as Attachment (1).

There have been no changes to the requirements since the July 6, 2017 issuance.

UNIQUE FACILITY REQUIREMENTS:

The Navy has updated its facility requirements since the July 6, 2017 Sources Sought to include launching by drydock. The science mission equipment must be installed while the ship is on land or in a facility that is not waterborne when the ship is in the docked position. The Contractor shall survey the keel centerline profile of the ship and points marked at strategic locations along the entire keel line.

These points shall not deviate more than +/- one quarter inch from their original positions prior to launch/undocking. After science equipment installation, the ship shall only be launched from a drydock, graving dock, or Syncrolift.

SCHEDULE:

The notional schedule listed below is provided for planning purposes only. The Government is not obligated to pursue this schedule or a future solicitation because of this RFI. Please note that should the Government issue an RFP for NAV, only shipyards located in the United States would be eligible to submit a proposal. As a basis for response to this request, it should be assumed that contracts for competitive Preliminary and Contract Design will be awarded in Fiscal Year 2018 with down selection to a single contract award in Fiscal Year 2020 for lead ship Detail Design and Construction (DD&C) and options for construction of two additional NAVs in Fiscal Year 2021 and Fiscal Year 2022.

This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract, or order. This RFI is for informational planning purposes and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, or services. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties’ expense.

Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative because of this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued.

INFORMATION SOUGHT

The July 6, 2017 NAV Sources Sought requested information from potential sources. In this follow-on RFI the Navy is requesting information on small-business shipyards and boat builders capable of constructing the craft described above.

Only small business shipyards and boat builders located in the U.S. should provide information in response to this notice.

Respondents to this notice shall provide the following information:

Design and engineering support, whether in-house or subcontracted;

Description of construction facilities and projected workload, including whether the facility has capacity to build two NAVs at the same time (i.e. lead/follow with start of construction 9-12 months apart;

Previous contracts for DD&C of ships of similar size and complexity.

The papers should also include the following minimum information:

Name and address of the respondent

Point of contact including name, title, phone and e-mail address

Size of the respondent’s company, average annual revenue for the past three years and the number of employees.

Respondents interest in potentially bidding on any solicitations related to this program.

Solicitation number

It is desirable that data be received with unlimited rights to the Government. Nevertheless, we recognize that proprietary data may be included with the information provided. If so, clearly mark such proprietary information and clearly separate it from the unrestricted information as an addendum.

Unless expressly approved by the respondents, information submitted will not be disclosed or shared with other respondents or industry representatives. Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for, or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly marked and clearly identified. Proprietary information received in response to this RFI will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations.

Responses should be limited to 20 pages or less (not including any drawings, specifications, or other documents to demonstrate technical capabilities). A detailed proposal is not requested.

Submissions should be emailed to Mr. Darryl Resio, PMS325, at darryl.resio@navy.mil. The response file shall be in PDF format, with file name including the Solicitation number and your company name.

Responses are requested by September 28, 2017. Submissions may be accepted after this date, but feedback may not be as timely or contribute to NAVSEA’s strategic planning.

Questions concerning this announcement may be submitted via email to Mr. Darryl Resio (darryl.resio @navy.mil) AND Mrs. Samantha Rye (Samantha.rye@navy.mil), AND Ms. Jessica Hathaway (jessica.hathaway@navy.mil). NO TELEPHONIC QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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Attachment (1)

NAV Operational Requirements and Characteristics

Classification American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) survey for unrestricted service, and classed under ABS A1, Circle E , AMS, ACCU, NIBS, DPS-1, Ice Class D0 and UWILD in accordance with ABS Rules for Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters in Length (295 feet), ABS Guide for Bridge Design and Navigational Equipment, and ABS Rules for Survey After Construction (Part 7)

Mission Flexibility Capable of general-purpose ocean survey in coastal, littoral, and deep ocean areas with scientific payload changes, vessel turnarounds, and redeployments.

Mission Mobility Sustained speed of 12 knots in calm seas at full load displacement (including service life allowance) at 85% of propulsion plant Maximum Continuous Rating.

Maintain position at best heading within 5 m and maintain a trackline within 5 m in Sea State 5.

Sustainment 270 days per year at sea.

Individual deployments lasting up to 40 days.

Energy 10,000 nm unrefueled range while the ship is travelling at the sustained speed.

Hull Form Requirements to minimize bubble entrainment/sweepdown. Diverting fences, fins, scoops, and other similar devices are prohibited. Conventional bulbous bows are also prohibited.

Space, Weight, Power and Cooling (SWaP-C)

A service life allowance of 5% of full load displacement (considered to act at the ship’s full load CG) and 0.15 meter of full load KG will be provided to allow for future growth of the ship.

Electrical system design will include an electrical power growth margin of at least 10% generating capacity and a growth margin in the electrical switchboard distribution system of at least 20% evenly distributed among the five most frequently used breaker sizes and types.

Working Deck Capability

An aft working deck area will be provided with a minimum of 167 square meters of clear space aft of the deck-house.

A starboard side working deck will be provided with a minimum of 28 square meters.

Five locations for standard 20-ft ISO vans with ability to stack two high. No more than 5 standard 20-ft ISO vans at any given time.

Reconfigurable working deck space to support the servicing, launching, towing, and recovery of tethered and autonomous scientific packages.

Deck Handling Equipment

Capable of loading and unloading gear, stores, and scientific equipment (10 short tons or less, and 20-ft by 8-ft or less) with ship’s own equipment.

Capable of launching, recovering, and towing tethered and autonomous scientific packages.

Capable of launching and recovering a fully outfitted and manned 8 m workboat with a removable davit.

Capable of launching and recovering four fully outfitted and manned 5 m work boats using the main crane.

Laboratory Capability

Flexible reconfigurable laboratory space (Main Lab, Wet/Hydro Lab, and Computer Lab) to support onboard data processing and sample analysis in modern, well-equipped scientific laboratories.

Oceanographic Sensors

Capable of oceanographic sampling and data collection of surface, mid-water, seafloor, and sub-bottom parameters.

Radiated Noise Meet radiated noise requirements (reduced ICES levels). (See Note 1)

Navigational Draft Maximum allowable navigational draft, including service life allowance, not

Attachment (1) exceeding 5.2 m (with any appendages retracted).

Habitability Standards and Accommodations Capacity

20 singles, 11 doubles and 1 bunk room.

Total capacity of 44 with surge capacity to 48.

Seakeeping Fully operable in Sea State 5.

Dynamic Positioning

ABS DPS-1.

Diving Operations Dedicated Dive Locker and Dive Air System to support dive operations.

Note 1: Radiated Noise Limits