17-00507_-_SOW-HYDROPHONE_MOORING_CHARTER_-_REVISED_-_FBO.pdf

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Hydro acoustic detection and characterization of submarine volcanic activity in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, USA

NRMAH000-17-00507

Statement of Work

March 1, 2017

Period of Performance:

15 April – 30 June, 2017

Place of Performance:

Approximately 60-80nm WNW of Saipan

Scope of work:

The contractor is obligated to provide a platform for the deployment of four hydrophone moorings. The full scope of deployments include the safe navigation of a vessel from the port of Saipan ( or nearby port) to the location of each mooring deployment site, working with the Chief Scientist to plan the specific location of the recovery and deployment, deploying each mooring including any associated instrumentation, and safe navigation back to Saipan.

Requirements:

1. Vessel LOA minimum 60’

2. Open deck space of 200 sq feet for anchor and mooring staging.

3. Indoor lab space for acoustic deck set and instrument set up.

4. Reasonably clean 110 volt power for scientific instruments and computers

5. Deck crane capable of lifting 1000 lbs at sea

6. Mooring equipment deck load will be approx. 5,000 lbs

7. Ability to load gear dockside (no floating piers or nonpermanent berthing location)

8. If no capstan is available for deployment, must have means of securing the line reel(s) to deck for pay out

9. Accurate depth sounder displaying in meters

10. Minimum cruising speed of 8.5 knots

11. Option for night work (if necessary)- minimum of sunrise to sunset or 12 hour work day (whichever is greater)

12. 1 crew member available for mooring operations

13. Berthing and meals for up to 3 science party members

14. Safety harnesses work vest type PFD’s for working on quarterdeck and fantail

15. Crane, and/or A-frame used for loading and/or deploying

16. Vendor will accept advance shipments of equipment (anchors, line, buoys, tackle, etc.)

and store at their facility until time of deployment

17. Vendor will provide loading services to move equipment from storage to dock to boat deck

18. Departure will be at an early hour (sunrise or shortly thereafter) to maximize use of daylight hours

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19. Vessel with staff and equipment will travel to deployment area and deploy sensor systems until finished (ideally this is done in a single day); an optional second day is allowed in case of unforeseen circumstances.

20. Up to 4 day mission endurance

21. Safety – adherence to equipment carriage requirements of 46 CFR Part 25

(REQUIREMENTS FOR UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS) and applicable parts of 33 CFR parts 175,177,179,181, and 183 for uninspected passenger vessels. Possess proof of a valid Coast Guard safety inspection; one operator with valid Merchant Mariner credential endorsed for “Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels”, unless operations exceed 12 hours, in which case two credentialed operators are required.

Additionally, one first kit and one crew member certified in first aid

Deliverables:

Successful deployment of hydrophone moorings under satisfactory safety/habitability conditions

Evaluation Factors:

Technical Capability and Past Performance

Associated Travel:

Depending on the weather conditions off Saipan and in the CNMI at the time of the project, there may be additional costs for waiting in safe waters.

NOAA/PMEL Contacts:

TO BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD