SF-1449 solicitation.pdf

RFQ IFB RFP

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

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DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

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DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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SMALL BUSINESS

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BUSINESS

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EDWOSB

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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary new buoy boat to be located in Key Largo, FL. Includes base boat and all customizations required as listed in the attached schedule of deliverables and statement of work.

0001 Base Required Item; Firm-Fixed-Price; The vendor shall provide a diving/buoy workboat in accordance with the attached Statement of Work and specifications.

Delivery date required 365 days after Purchase Order Award.

SHIP TO:

FL KEYS NAT'L MARINE SANC

P.O. BOX 1083

/N/ORM6X12

KEY LARGO FL 33037

1.00 EA

0002 Delivery of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary new buoy boat from vendor site to Key Largo, FL.

SHIP TO:

FL KEYS NAT'L MARINE SANC

P.O. BOX 1083

/N/ORM6X12

KEY LARGO FL 33037

1.00 EA

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Table of Contents

Statement of Work

Schedule of Deliverables

52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

52.203-12LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (JUN 2020)

52.203-16PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (JUN 2020)

52.203-17CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER

RIGHTS (JUN 2020)

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS--REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017)

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-13SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-16COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

52.204-18COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL (JAN 2017)

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015)

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

52.212-1INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

52.247-29 F.O.B. ORIGIN (FEB 2006)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

1352.208-70 RESTRICTIONS ON PRINTING AND DUPLICATING (APR 2010)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

1352.242-70 POSTAWARD CONFERENCE (APR 2010)

52.204-17OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

52.204-20PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

52.204-24REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

(OCT 2020)

52.204-26COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015)... 24

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER

ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

52.212-3OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021)

52.212-5CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (JAN 2021)

52.219-1SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2020)

52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999)

52.223-22 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND REDUCTION GOALS--REPRESENTATION (DEC 2016) 42

52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE (AUG 2018)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER`S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (APR 2010)

1352.237-74 PROGRESS REPORTS (APR 2010)

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1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

1330-52.203-71NOTICE OF POST-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS (OCT 2015)

1330-52.222-70NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY (MAY 2018)... 45

1330-52.237-70CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATIONS

1330-52.237-71NOAA GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS - NON-PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT (SEPT 2017)

1330-52.237-72CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO NOAA FACILITIES (SEPT 2017)

1330-52.242-70SUBMITTAL OF INVOICES

1330-52.270-304NOAA ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE OMBUDSMAN (OCT 2016)

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CLAUSES

Statement of Work

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Statement of Work New Buoy Maintenance Vessel for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

1] BACKGROUND

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) requires one each new commercial duty, fiberglass hull, diving/buoy workboat. Vessel delivery date shall be no later than 365 calendar days from the date of contract award.

2] SCOPE AND INTENT

1. These specifications establish the requirements and specifications for one (1) 36 to 39 foot length of hull (LOH), commercial-duty fiberglass workboat for use by ONMS in the FKNMS.

2. It is the intent of this document is to describe the construction, machinery installation, and outfitting of the vessel. The vessel shall be accepted completely equipped and ready for service as described herein. In case of details that are impractical to fully specify, or of inadvertent omissions from the plans and specifications, or inadvertent inclusions therein, it is understood that the intent of these specifications shall be carried out in all respects in accordance with the best boat building practice to produce a vessel capable of the intended service.

3] GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The vessel shall serve as a work/support platform for the installation of semi-permanent anchors into the seafloor for Mooring/Marker Buoys. Tasks to be performed on the vessel include but are not limited to the deployment of hydraulic power tools and other related equipment, mixing and deployment of cement, and overall supervision of dive operations with divers deploying directly from the boat. The vessel crew shall conduct maintenance which involves hauling multiple buoys weighing roughly 20-50 lbs up the port quarter and onto the deck of the boat.

2. The vessel structure shall have an expected life of not less than twenty (20) years when used for 1400 hours per year in adverse open-coast marine conditions (wind >25 kts, combined seas >4 ft).

3. The boat and all materials, systems, and components shall be new, unused, and free from all defects. All materials, components, and systems shall be fully installed per manufacturer’s specifications and be fully functional. Any and all design elements, materials, workmanship, and parts and components (including those not specifically mentioned herein but required for the basic function of the vessel) shall be provided by the contractor. The boat shall be supplied with all equipment and accessories indicated as standard equipment in the manufacturer’s published literature.

4] APPLICABLE STANDARDS

1. Minimum required specifications and aspects of design and workmanship shall be for commercial/Government use, and therefore exceed those normally provided on boats manufactured for the recreational market. All materials and equipment shall be marine-grade.

All workmanship and materials shall be in accordance with the highest commercial marine construction practices, and complete in all respects.

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2. The vessel and associated products furnished under this specification shall meet or exceed all applicable sections of the following standards and codes in effect on the date of award:

a. United States Coast Guard (USCG) 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Subchapter T

b. American Boating and Yachting Council (ABYC)

c. National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)

d. American Welding Society (AWS)

e. NOAA Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual

f. Applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards

g. Applicable Federal and Florida state regulations

3. All welding required by the Contractor shall be performed by certified welders working in accordance with approved weld procedures. Certifications and approvals by USCG, AWS, American Bureau of Shipping, or another nationally recognized authority are acceptable, and copies of these shall be presented to the CO before work begins.

5] DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

5.1] Design The vessel shall be a commercial duty, fiberglass hull, diving/buoy workboat. The vessel shall have an open working deck aft and enclosed cabin forward. See Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 for side and top profile prints of vessel. Hull type shall be a mono-hull design of the planning type. Power shall be provided by single diesel engine driving a conventional shaft and propeller through a reduction/reversing transmission. The propeller shall be recessed into a tunnel to reduce draft, and the propeller and rudder shall be protected by a keel and shoe.

5.2] Vessel Dimension and Capacities

1. Length of Hull (LOH) between 36 and 39 feet

2. Beam no greater than 14.5 feet

3. Hull Draft no greater than four (4) feet maximum

4. Bow Thruster with 210 lbs thrust each side. Controls at upper & lower helm stations

5. Power, single diesel, in-line 6 cylinder, 450 HP minimum

6. Cruise Speed, no less than 20 knots at no more than 85% power fully loaded (full fuel & water tanks, six (6) persons aboard, and normal deck load 2000 lbs)

7. Maximum speed no less than 23 kts, fully loaded as in 6) above.

8. Range, no less than 250 nm minimum at 85% power with 10% fuel reserve

9. Fuel Capacity, two (2) tanks with capacity to attain required range with 10% fuel reserve

10. Person Capacity, 15 persons maximum on short trips (usual compliment up to six (6) persons including captain)

11. The propeller and rudder shall be protected by a keel and shoe.

5.3] Vessel Handling Requirements The vessel shall be safe and stable in all conditions up to 4-foot seas and 25 knots of wind, on all headings, and in all load conditions. Course-keeping and maneuvering in these situations will not require excessive helm corrections.

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6] STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS

6.1] Construction Hull shall be made of heavy-duty marine-grade fiberglass construction. Hull shall have watertight bulkheads integrated into the structure below deck for strength and rigidity

6.2] Exterior Finish Entire vessel shall be completely sealed and gel coated. Gelcoat (and paint, where used) shall be durable, mold-resistant, and oxidation resistant. Hull and topsides gelcoat color and paint shall be the color ‘white’ unless otherwise agreed to by the Government.

6.3] Decks

1. Decks shall be of heavy-duty, marine-grade fiberglass construction with core of appropriate marine-grade material. All decks shall exhibit negligible deflection under load of crew and heavy cargo. All decks shall be cambered to facilitate drainage. All decks and other surfaces subject to foot traffic shall be molded with or covered with a high-quality marine-grade non-skid coating with color consistent with the rest of the vessel.

2. Decks shall be arranged to allow walking around cabin, and include a wide, rounded-bow shape that maximizes foredeck walking/working area.

3. The foredeck shall be reinforced to withstand and support the weight and strain of the specified electric anchor windlass and ground tackle.

6.4] Aft (Work) Deck

1. Aft work deck shall be single-level, measuring 12 feet wide by 15.5 feet long minimum. Aft deck shall be made of heavy construction, cambered, with beam support provided by structure of below-deck watertight bulkheads.

2. Aft deck shall be self-bailing over the stern.

3. The vessel shall have a low-profile stern to accommodate the deployment and retrieval of mooring buoys and hardware.

6.5] Bulwarks The height of the bulwarks/gunwale surrounding the aft work deck shall be at least 17 inches. Steps shall be built adjacent to the aft bulkhead of the house near the gunwales to assist in stepping up from the work deck to the cap rail on both sides of the vessel.

6.6] Hull protection A fitted plate of 12-gauge, 316 alloy, brushed stainless steel shall cover the hull side at port stern corner to prevent damage from hauling buoys. The guard plate shall be bounded by the transom, the angled bulwark above the transom, a horizontal line 2” above fully loaded waterline, and a vertical line 4’ forward of the aft end of the cap rail. The guard shall extend aft and above the hull side surface with a 3/8” radius, lapping onto the cap rail and angled aft bulwark by 3”. The guard shall be secured by pan-head stainless fasteners every 12” and bedded in polyurethane sealant. Exposed corners of the guard plate shall be trimmed to 2” radii. The hull sheer guard (rub strake) shall terminate at the forward edge of the guard. See photo in Appendix 4 for hull protection guard plate.

7] SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS

7.1] Main Engines and Propulsion

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1. A complete propulsion system shall be installed, including associated control, monitoring, and alarm systems at both upper and lower helm stations. Turnkey operation is required upon acceptance. The propulsion installation shall be made in accordance with the best marine practice and in accordance with the specifications and recommendations of each component’s manufacturer.

2. Engine shall be diesel, single, in-line six (6) cylinder, heat-exchanger cooled, wet exhaust exiting through the transom to starboard, and fitted with a muffler. Engine and transmission to be rated no higher than intermittent duty. Engine shall be no less than 450 horsepower (example of an engine that meets this criteria is the Cummins brand QSL9 model). Engine manufacturer shall have authorized dealer/service representative for service and part replacement within 100 miles of zip code 33040.

3. Propeller size and pitch shall be selected based on the manufacturer’s recommendation, intended service, and performance characteristics of the vessel.

7.2] Steering System Steering system shall be hydraulic, manually actuated, and suitably matched to vessel and engine size.

There shall be two steering stations, one lower station in the main cabin and one on the flying bridge.

Steering wheels shall be stainless steel. An emergency tiller shall be provided.

7.3] Hull Trim System The hull shall be equipped with hydraulically actuated trim tab system that is appropriately sized to provide safe and efficient hull trim adjustment across varying vessel loads, speeds, and ocean conditions.

To prevent tangling with lines, trim tabs shall be either recessed into the hull or fitted with line guards.

The trim system shall be remotely operable from both operating stations.

7.4] Alarm System An alarm system shall be installed. A bell loud enough to be heard anywhere in the vessel over normal operational noise (engine and ambient noise) shall be mounted in a protected location. A panel with indicator lights for each sensor shall be mounted at the upper station and shall include an all-systems test function. The following conditions shall be monitored by alarm system:

1. Engine system alarms including, but not limited to, temperature, oil pressure, electrical faults, and other standard alarms included with engines.

2. Carbon monoxide (CO) sensors located in main cabin and focsle.

3. High water bilge alarms-sensors located in each watertight compartment. High water alarm float switches are to be installed approximately 6” above bilge pump float switches.

7.5] Electrical, General All electrical design, materials, and installations shall conform to ABYC, NMMA, and USCG standards.

Vessel shall have 12VDC boat system and electronics, and a high voltage system as described elsewhere in this document. All wires shall be tagged and a wire identification list provided. Bonding and lightning protection shall be provided in accordance with ABYC.

7.6] Electronics Electronics, displays, transducers, antennas, cabling, etc. for the following items shall be supplied and installed by the Builder. The primary station shall be on the flying bridge. All electronics installed at the flying bridge shall be water and weather resistant:

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1. Chart-plotter: multi-function display primary Garmin, Furuno, or equal. One 8”x10” flush-mounted on the flying bridge with a second 8”x10” unit in the main cabin and integrated with the flying bridge unit.

2. Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver

3. Solid state radar (capable of 10 nm range)

4. Fathometer with side view and contour mapping (minimum capability of 200 ft)

5. Two each VHF radios; one at flying bridge and one at the lower console. Both radios must have internal Digital Selective Calling (DSC), hailer function, and be wired to speakers located by

COR.

6. Wireless cell phone booster suitable for 1500 square feet, serving all US networks, with internal and external antennas.

7.7] Generator and Shore Power

1. Marine diesel generator to power the vessel and cabin air conditioning, with direct-drive power take off driving the hydraulic pump.

2. Generator cooling, exhaust, ventilation, and fuel systems of the same design as for the main engine.

3. 240VAC single phase shore power, 50 amp, with 75’ shore power cable.

4. 120VAC duplex outlets as follows:

1. Aft deck- two (2)

2. Cabin- five (5)

3. Engine room- two (2)

4. Head- one (1)

7.8] Hydraulics Install a hydraulic pump delivering 12 gallons per minute (GPM) at 2000 psi for use with underwater tools and the pressure washer. Install a system pressure gauge near the pump. Pump to be directly driven by the generator. Quick connect deck fittings for supply and return shall be located on deck as directed by the COR.

7.9] Fuel System All fuel system materials, components, and installation shall meet minimum USCG and ABYC standards.

Capacity for required range (250 nm minimum at 85% power with 10% fuel reserve) in two tanks, level gauges, sounding rods, duplex filters on mains, simplex filter on generator. Valves and piping installed to allow supply or return to and from both the engine and generator to either tank.

7.10] Fire Suppression The builder shall provide and install the following:

1. Remote fuel tank shut-offs controlled from flying bridge.

2. A manual and automatic fixed fire suppression system for the main engine and generator shall be installed in the engine room and controlled from a panel with indicator lights and audible alarm mounted in the flying bridge console.

3. Manually installed shutters to close-off all ventilation openings in the engine room.

4. Large red label plates identifying all items above.

7.11] Dewatering Systems

1. Each watertight compartment where water may accumulate (bilge) shall be supplied with a submersible 2000 gallon per hour dewatering pump installed at the lowest point. Pumps shall

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discharge overboard as high as possible above the waterline via the most direct, non-restrictive path.

2. All bilge pumps and high-water alarms shall be overload protected and wired directly to the battery such that they remain active when the main battery switches are turned off.

3. A bilge pump control panel with independent on-off-auto switches and indicator lights for each pump shall be installed at the upper helm station.

7.12] Water supply systems

1. A 12VDC saltwater wash-down system delivering 7 GPM at 42 PSI shall be installed. Discharge shall be on the aft deck through a faucet located per the COR or CO.

2. A 12VDC freshwater system delivering 7 GPM at 42 PSI shall be installed. Discharge shall be in the head, and on the aft deck through a faucet and shower head located per the COR or CO.

7.13] HVAC System The main cabin and focsle shall be air conditioned appropriately for sub-tropical Florida climate. System shall be 120/240VAC powered and water-cooled. System shall have air discharge and return ducts in the main cabin and focsle. System shall be thermostatically controlled from a panel in the main cabin.

8] OUTFITTING REQUIREMENTS

8.1] Cabin and House

1. Cabin shall be fully enclosed construction with a full view of the deck through the house. Cabin shall have an internal design to maximize storage and countertop areas. The layout shall maximize the functionality and storage of all spaces.

2. Cabin shall have ventilation ducts and associated cowlings installed as recommended by the Builder. Ducts shall be large, and shall be closable in inclement conditions.

3. Cabin shall have two (2) full-length overhead grab rails running fore and aft.

4. The cabin shall be fitted with one (1) helm seat.

5. Cabin shall have at least three (3) forward-facing, rearward-leaning windshields. There shall be an electric windshield wiper installed on each of the windshields. Windshield wipers shall be variable speed and self-parking, and include spray wash.

6. Windows that open shall properly seal when in the closed position to prevent water intrusion.

8.2] Helm Stations The flying bridge station shall be primary, the lower helm secondary.

1. The upper helm shall be positioned on centerline, and the lower helm station shall be positioned on the port side. Each helm shall have an operator’s seat. Both helm positions shall be arranged to maximize operator visibility in all directions.

2. Upper and lower helm station consoles shall allow sufficient room for controls and displays.

Dash-mounted items shall be black finish and flush-mounted to the extent possible.

3. Prior to the installation of any components at either helm station, the Contractor shall provide the Government drawings depicting their recommended layout of all items installed.

4. Steering wheels, throttles, and transmission controls shall be arranged identically at both stations.

Engine controls shall be to the right of the wheel, with throttle and shift via separate levers on a single control head, and with the shift lever closest to the wheel.

5. A shelf 9” deep by 12” wide with 3” overhead clearance shall be installed above the upper helm station and under the hardtop shall be installed to allow the stowage of miscellaneous equipment.

8.3] Focsle

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The focsle shall be located forward of the helm and below the foredeck. The focsle shall contain:

1. Head with a complete enclosure including door, manual marine head (for example: Jabsco 'twist-n- lock' WC), shower head, small sink, storage cabinet, vent fan, nonskid deck, and floor drain.

2. Integrated storage for gear and supplies (e.g., personal floatation devices, hand tools, foul weather gear, crew personal gear, etc.).

3. Access hatch through foredeck into focsle.

8.4] Dive Bench An aluminum bench shall be installed towards the stern of the vessel in a location directed by the COR.

The bench seat shall accommodate a minimum of three people, and three dive tanks in brackets. The bench shall have room to store dive equipment below it.

8.5] Dive Cylinder Brackets Brackets shall be installed to secure a minimum of 12 dive tanks (not including those on the bench). Exact locations of all brackets shall be determined by the COR after discussion with the Contractor.

8.6] Sun Shade The working deck shall have a permanent, rigid overhead shade and storage area capable of supporting 450 pounds minimum. The sun shade shall attach to the house top aft edge, be supported by stanchions at the aft corners, and include a hole centered over and about the same size as the engine hatch. Access to the sun shade shall be from the house top, and handrails shall be located around the engine access hole for security. See Appendix 4 for photos.

8.7] Buoy Posts Install two (2) buoy holder posts of 1-1/4 inch aluminum pipe 20 inches long welded to ¼ inch thick and 8 inch square aluminum base plates, bolted atop the P&S aft corners of the sun shade. See Appendix 3 for images of buoy posts.

8.8] Davit and Mount

1) Provide a lifting davit with electric line hauler at the starboard aft corner of the vessel. Davit shall feature manual rotation and 8-position locks. Davit end block shall be a swiveling snatch block on a single welded eye mount, allowing a fair lead to both the electric hauler and future winches located near the davit. The davit and hauler shall have minimum of 500 pounds safe working load, and be tested by the builder to 150% of SWL during trials.

2) Install four threaded sockets into the deck in a position adjacent to the davit as confirmed by the COR during construction. The sockets shall be flush to deck, reinforced to allow a 500-pound safe working load each in any direction, and contain ¾-10 UNC female stainless steel threads. Sockets shall be threaded at least 1” in depth, and be sealed water tight to deck and at the bottom of the threads. Sockets shall be positioned approximately 24” apart in a square pattern oriented perpendicular to the davit.

Provide four each Allen-head stainless set screws to close the sockets when not in use.

8.9] Anchoring Hardware The following anchoring equipment shall be provided and installed:

1. One (1) claw-type (Bruce) anchor, hot-dip galvanized steel, 33 pounds or greater.

2. One (1) anchor chock with roller and means to secure the anchor separate from the rode.

3. One (1) heavy duty electric vertical axle windlass operable by local deck-mounted foot switches and remotely from both helm stations.

4. Anchor must be able to be deployed and retrieved without crew attendance on the foredeck.

5. Anchor line- 450 ± 1 ft of high-grade marine nylon line, compatible with windlass specified.

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6. Anchor chain- 50 ± 1 ft of link hot-dip galvanized steel chain.

7. The connection between rope and chain shall be a rope-to-chain splice suitable for passing through the windlass chain wheel without pause. The splice shall be of the most durable type acceptable in the chain wheel.

8.10] Mounted Dive Ladder Provide a stable dive ladder constructed of aluminum with hand rails to be connected to the center of the dive platform with a capacity of 400 lbs minimum. All rungs must be covered with a non-skid grip. The ladder shall be securable in the up and down positions via rope lanyards to convenient locations.

8.11] Bottom Paint and Running Gear Coatings

1. Hull bottom paint shall be high-grade marine anti-fouling type, appropriate for sustained operations and mooring in tropical seawater (Interlux Micron 66 Antifouling Bottom Paint or equivalent). Bottom paint shall be black or blue upon mutual agreement between the COR and the Builder and shall be decided during the pre-construction engineering conference.

2. Prop, shaft, and rudder shall be treated with Prop-Speed coating or equivalent.

8.12] Lettering and Graphics Lettering and insignia shall be high quality vinyl decals and applied to the vessel exterior. The COR will provide official logos in electronic format (for example Adobe PDF) within two weeks of notification by the Builder. All letters and numbers shall be in sans-serif font of Reflex blue. Exact position of all graphics shall be determined by mutual agreement between the COR and the Builder before installation.

Graphics with the appropriate size and positions are illustrated in the print on Appendix 1.

8.13] Equipment, Supplies, and Miscellaneous The following items shall be provided and installed on the vessel prior to conducting training and sea trials:

1. Four 10” x 27” inflatable fenders, line-through-center style, with 5/8” x 12‘, three-strand nylon whips.

2. Four 1” x 30’ three-strand nylon mooring lines with eyes at one end.

3. Eight (8) life jackets (USCG Type I PFD, Offshore Lifejacket).

4. One (1) 24” life ring (USCG Type IV PFD, Throwable Device) on the aft work deck.

5. Two (2) USCG approved B-l five (5) lbs. ABC Extinguisher installed on non-ferrous mounts, one in the pilothouse and one on the aft side of the main cabin aft bulkhead.

6. One (1) marine 12-gauge emergency signal kit shall be installed in the console. The kit shall include flares and signaling equipment meeting Coast Guard compliance for day and night coastal use.

7. An eight-foot aluminum boat hook with mounts shall be supplied.

8. One (1) eight (8) person SOLAS A life raft shall be supplied with container and cradle, and mounted on the aft hard top.

8.14] Pressure Washer Install a hydraulically powered pressure washer system. Output pressure shall be 3800 PSI minimum.

Power shall be provided by the hydraulic pump mounted on the generator. Components shall include:

1. Drive motor and pressure pump below deck with hydraulic flow control.

2. Saltwater intake with valve, and discharge to deck, plumbed to and from pump.

3. Saltwater supply quick-connect fittings on deck at NOAA specified location.

4. Hand wand with spray nozzle.

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5. 25 feet of deck hose.

9] PRE-CONSTRUCTION/ENGINEERING MEETING

Prior to commencing work the Government and Contractor shall conduct a pre- construction/engineering meeting to discuss and agree upon final layout, storage, electrical systems, decals, etc. as described herein.

10] GOVERNMENT INSPECTIONS AND CONTRACTOR REPORTS

1. The Government shall arrange for and conduct regular inspections of the vessel during the design and construction phases.

2. When required, the Government may conduct on-site inspections at the Builder’s facility at any time with one day’s advance notice to the Builder. The Government and the Contractor shall work to ensure that inspections do not adversely impact the schedule.

3. The Contractor shall provide the Government COR a production progress schedule at contract signing, and update this monthly throughout the project. The progress schedule shall define major milestones and the percentage of the boat completed. Major milestones and suggested government inspection schedule should include, at a minimum:

Milestone Purpose Approximate Time Frame

Pre-construction engineering meeting

Establish relationship between the contractor and government personnel; familiarize the government with boatyard facilities and initial plans; decision on bottom paint type

0 mo. mark

Tanks installed / fire control inspection

Introduce marine operations coordinator to yard, inspect hull and tank installation, complete fire control inspection, and approve plans for engine, propulsion equipment, bilge plumbing, wiring, and generator

2 mo. mark

Engine installed (before closed up), cabin built

Inspect built cabin (pre-installation), installation of propulsion equipment, bilge plumbing, wiring, and generator inspection;

approve plans for deck layout, mission gear, final components, electronics, windows, hydraulic pump, and pressure washer.

4 mo. mark

Deck installed, final assembly laid out

Inspect installation of deck, water and fuel tank, shafts and rudders; approve final assembly layout; determine location of dive cylinder brackets

6 mo. mark

Final inspection, dock and sea trials

Final inspection of finished vessel; sea trial; and transportation of vessel to Key Largo, FL.

8 mo. mark

11] DOCK AND SEA TRIALS

11.1] Dock trials shall be conducted at the Contractor’s yard as follows:

1. Vessel complete and afloat

2. All systems run for one hour minimum

3. All powered systems and components actuated through full range

4. All articulating devices moved through full range of motion

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5. All electrical devices (lights, sensors, motors, etc.) proven operational

6. Deadweight survey or scale weighing completed

7. Correction and re-test of any failures or deficiencies prior to sea trials

8. All test results recorded and provided to NOAA

11.2] Sea trials shall be conducted at the Contractor’s yard as follows:

1. Vessel ballasted to full load condition

2. All engine parameters recorded by certified tech (mains and generator)

3. Generator run continuously at 75% or highest reasonable load created by onboard equipment

4. Vessel speed tests, full range of throttle settings

5. Vessel handling tests, full range of throttle settings and rudder articulation, forward and reverse

6. Endurance test; 30 minutes continuous at 100% power, and 1.5 hours at 85% power

7. Test the emergency tiller

8. Correction and re-test of any failures or deficiencies prior to acceptance

9. All test results recorded and provided to NOAA

12] DELIVERY

Delivery of the completed vessel from the Contractor’s facility to NOAA shall be performed by the Contractor, who shall complete the following requirements:

1. The Contractor shall deliver the vessel in the water to the NOAA slip located at 522 Caribbean Blvd., Key Largo, FL 33037. All costs for delivery shall be at the Contractors expense.

2. Delivery may be performed by truck, barge, motoring the vessel on its own bottom, or a combination of these methods.

3. The vessel may be delivered on its own bottom ONLY if the on-water distance traveled is less than 1000 nautical miles and on navigable waters.

4. Once the vessel reaches Key Largo, but prior to delivery, the vessel bottom and submerged running gear shall be inspected by NOAA staff. If the vessel arrives in Key Largo on its own bottom, the Contractor shall have the vessel lifted out of the water by a local commercial contractor for 30 minutes minimum to allow for this inspection. If the vessel arrives in Key Largo by truck or barge, NOAA shall inspect the bottom before launching. In any case, the Contractor shall notify the COR 48 hours prior to these events.

5. Entities responsible for delivery shall be licensed, bonded, and insured for at least $500,000.

6. On final delivery the vessel shall have all fluid reservoirs full, including fuel.

7. Upon arrival at the NOAA dock for delivery, the vessel shall be run in open water for a minimum of one hour by the Contractor and NOAA staff to demonstrate that all systems are fully operational.

8. NOAA shall provide preliminary acceptance of the vessel prior to departure from the Contractors yard for delivery. Final acceptance shall follow successful completion of delivery.

13] FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

1. Once the vessel is delivered by the Contractor, Government representatives shall perform a final inspection of the vessel and equipment to confirm that any non-compliant issues previously identified during dock and sea trials have been properly addressed, and the Government shall confirm that nothing was damaged or lost during delivery.

2. Within five (5) working days of the final inspection, the COR shall provide to the Contractor a Final Inspection Report. The Final Inspection Report shall include all items found to be

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inoperable or in need of repair, and these items shall be corrected by the Contractor within 21 calendar days at no cost to the Government.

3. Acceptance of the vessel by the Government shall occur following completion of any repairs identified in the Final Inspection Report.

14] TRAINING

Up to one (1) full working day of vessel systems familiarization and operator training for up to eight NOAA personnel shall be supplied at the expense of the Contractor. This training shall be conducted aboard the vessel in Key Largo following vessel delivery.

15] DOCUMENTATION

1. Contractor shall supply a certificate of weight for the vessel with a full load of fuel.

2. Although the boat shall not be registered with any state agency, the Contractor shall supply all documentation including transfer of title required to register the vessel.

3. Provide any other documentation as required by the USCG for a commercial vessel transfer of ownership.

4. Contractor shall provide two copies of all documentation and user manuals for the engine, electronic equipment, and all installed components. The information shall be supplied in labeled file folders contained inside a portable plastic file box with latching lid.

5. Contractor shall supply as-built drawings and schematics of the vessel general arrangement, hull construction, piping, and electrical systems, including description of any labeling on electrical wires and terminal blocks.

6. Two hard-copies of vessel stability criteria shall be provided at acceptance.

7. Contractor shall provide a list of all materials purchased for the vessel in a SWBS-type format.

Information shall include part description, part number, and quantity. It is preferable the list also include vendor and item price, but this information is not required.

16] WARRANTY

1. The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided that such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the standard commercial warranty with the item. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government’s rights under the “Inspection” clause, nor does it limit the Government’s rights with regard to other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty.

2. The Hull, Deck and Cabin shall have a standard manufacturer’s warranty on materials and workmanship from date of acceptance.

3. Paint coatings shall have a minimum of a one-year warranty from the date of acceptance.

4. Engines shall include a full manufacturer’s warranty from the date of acceptance.

5. All other installed equipment and components, including electronics, shall include manufacturer’s standard warranties.

6. The Contractor shall respond to warranty requests within one (1) business day of a report of a failure from the Government. The Contractor shall, when required, dispatch a Contractor representative to the vessel to address any warranty issues within five (5) days of report.

Attachments:

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1. Appendix 1 (Lettering and Visual Identification 5.1 and 8.12)

2. Appendix 2 (Main Deck Arrangement Plan 5.1 )

3. Appendix 3 (Buoy Posts 8.7)

4. Appendix 4 (Sun Shade and Hull Protection Guard Plate 6.6 and 8.6)

Schedule of Deliverables

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1330-52.215-70 SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES (SEPT. 2005)

The following is a schedule of all deliverables, including administrative deliverables, required during the period of performance of this contract:

Item Description Quantity Due Date Deliver To Reference

Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

Offeror must complete if Offeror selects “does” in response to the provision at 52.204-26 or 52.212-3(v).

Upon submission of quotation

Contracting Officer

FAR

provision 52.204-24

Offeror Representations and Certifications

Offerors shall complete required representations and certifications and provide a statement indicating whether they are or are not registered and active in SAM.

Upon submission of quotation

Contracting Officer or certify completion in SAM at the following website:

https://www.sam.

gov/portal/public/

SAM/

FAR

provision 52.212-3

Quality Assurance and Control (QA and QC) Sign-Off Documents

All QA and QC sign-off documents created during the build cycle, including purchase specifications, receiving reports, close-out inspections, in-shop system tests, dock trials reports, sea trials reports, and stability booklet.

See description

As generated

COR

SOW

Section 10, Section 11, and 46 CFR

Certificate of Weight

Contractor shall supply a certificate of weight for the vessel with a full load of fuel. If the optional trailer is procured, trailer weight shall be provided separately.

Upon delivery of the vessel

COR

SOW

Section 15

Title Transfer Documentation

Although the boat will not be registered with any state agency, the contractor shall supply all documentation including transfer of titles required to register the vessel and trailer. Provide any other documentation as required by the USCG

Upon delivery of the vessel

COR

SOW

Section 15

Drawings As-built copies of all systems, machinery

1 Upon delivery of

COR SOW

Section 15

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installation, electrical plan drawings. A drawing of the ship’s hull, deck, cabin, and cuddy cabin with measurements shall also be included.

the vessel

Manuals

The vessel must be delivered with all manuals, brochures, installation instructions, etc. supplied with all machinery and equipment installed and provided by the contractor/builder. All data must be provided in two paper and one electronic copies. One of the paper copies shall be supplied in labeled file folders contained inside a portable plastic file box with a latching lid to be stored on the vessel.

As provided

Upon delivery of the vessel

COR

SOW

Section 15

Materials List

A list of all materials purchased for the vessel must be provided in a form of the contractor’s choosing, grouping materials by system. List must include description, size, brand, model #, quantity, and vendor. List may be a copy of the contractor's routine purchasing records if that contains the required information. It is preferable, but not required, that the list include the cost of each item.

As provided

Upon delivery of the vessel

COR

SOW

Section 15

Organizational Conflict of Interest - Warrant and Disclosure

Offeror shall provide a statement that it either does or does not have a conflict of interest.

Upon submission of quotation

Contracting Officer

CAR clause 1352.209-74 paragraph (c)

Invoices

Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with commercial best practices upon delivery of the vessel or as otherwise indicated by the Contracting Officer.

See description

See description

COR and TPOC with copy to the Contracting Officer

FAR clause 52.212-4(g);

CAR clause 1352.201-72

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(End of Clause)

52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.203-3)

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (JUN 2020) (Reference 52.203-12)

52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (JUN 2020)

(Reference 52.203-16)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (JUN 2020)

(Reference 52.203-17)

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS--REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017)

(Reference 52.203-18)

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011) (Reference 52.204-4)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-7)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-13)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

(Reference 52.204-16)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

(Reference 52.204-18)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) (Reference 52.204-19)

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL (JAN 2017)

(Reference 52.204-22)

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015) (Reference 52.209-10)

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

(Reference 52.211-6)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

(Reference 52.212-1)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.212-4)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

(Reference 52.232-39)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) (Reference 52.232-40)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

(Reference 52.233-4)

52.247-29 F.O.B. ORIGIN (FEB 2006)

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(Reference 52.247-29)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010) (Reference 1352.201-70)

1352.208-70 RESTRICTIONS ON PRINTING AND DUPLICATING (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.208-70)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-73)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-74)

1352.242-70 POSTAWARD CONFERENCE (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.242-70)

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it has or does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph

(c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates has in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name:

(Do not use a doing business as name) Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:

[--] Yes or [--] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates yes in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

(Do not use a doing business as name)

(End of provision)

52.204-20 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its

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outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced…