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W912HZ 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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10. FOR INFORMATION

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WILLIAM RAWE 217-352-6511

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

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DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT

PACKAGING AND MARKING

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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

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SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

05 Jun 2024

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W912HZ24B0001

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Design and Fabricate CRAB

FFP

All work complete to design and fabricate a Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB) in accordance with Section C of this contract.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: AH55

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB) Final Design and Build

1. BACKGROUND and PURPOSE:

The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, requires the completion of the final design and building of a new Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB). The ERDC requires a CRAB to replace the existing 40+ year old vehicle that is approaching end of life and relied upon at the Field Research Facility (FRF) located in Duck, North Carolina for hydrographic surveys, instrument deployments, and specialized surf zone data collection efforts. A recently completed concept design effort evaluated the existing vehicles stability and reliability and used these results to 1) design an updated vehicle that maintains the desired characteristics from the existing vehicle and 2) include customizations to improve functionality for specific applications that are now common but were not envisioned when the original vehicle was designed. The ERDC CHL requires the final design and build of a CRAB vehicle based on the results of a recent concept design effort which provides the general requirements for the construction of the CRAB.

2. Major Requirements:

Complete the detail design of a CRAB vehicle, then construct, test, deliver, reassemble (if needed) and complete on-site testing for the CRAB vehicle for the Field Research Facility (FRF). Preliminary specifications for the CRAB are attached in this Performance Work Statement in Section 3 and shall be followed as they provide the general requirements for the construction of the CRAB and show the essential features, functions, and arrangements, but do not necessarily include all of the details of the design. All tasks shall follow the guidance provided in the Preliminary Specifications document in Section 3 and design drawings located in Section 4.

There are 4 major tasks which are outlined below for the successful build of the CRAB.

2.1 Tasks

2.1.1 Task 1: Detail Design:

Detail design of the vehicle must be performed to completely define the components of the vehicle for construction. Specified components in conjunction with the design drawings and Preliminary Specification, indicate the quantity of each major component required together with such data as size, capacity, rating or power and applicable specifications and standards or other technical requirements which will enable the Contractor to procure or build the component.

With respect to systems, these specifications define the characteristics of each system to be provided. The characteristics of the vehicles systems will be specified to provide additional data such as capacity of the systems under various conditions and the flexibility and segregation requirements which will enable the Contractor to prepare working drawings and to build the systems. All drawings, documentation and material regarding systems and system maintenance shall be US customary units.

With respect to construction materials and machinery items, equipment, and outfit which by their nature may be manufactured or procured as distinct items, these specifications contain only the requirements and information that pertain to selection, installation, on-board performance, on-board inspection and tests, pre-installation handling, inspection, and tests by the Contractor.

Deliverable:

Final drawings and specifications defining the vehicles components, dimensions, structure, arrangement, performance, and power as agreed upon by the USACE and required by the Contractor to construct the vehicle.

Deliverables should be documented in AutoCAD (drawings) or similar format with any additional specification outside of the preferred drawing(s) format to remain MS Word with an organized Summary/Table of Contents/Technical Specification Order/Author (Reviewer and Approval) of Submittal/Deliverable. The ERDC makes every effort possible to provide feedback promptly with all deliverables being submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). However, the contractor is advised to allow at least 10 business days for review and return of accepted deliverable(s). Generally, 10 business days is sufficient, however longer review windows may be required for unusually large or complex reviews/responses.

2.1.2. Task 2: Construction and Testing of Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB):

A new Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy will be constructed following the guidelines and standards detailed in the included Preliminary Specification document in Section 3 of the PWS and guided by the included design drawings listed in Section 4. There are a total of 5 design drawings referenced through this PWS which are outlined below with their corresponding exhibit numbers, titles and number of pages in each.

Table 2.1. Table of Design Drawings Exhibit Number Design Drawing Title # of pages 1 General Arrangement 3 2 Structural Arrangement 9 3 Machinery Arrangement 2 4 DC Electrical One Line Diagram 1 5 Hydraulic System Schematic 2

Deliverables:

Contractor testing of vehicle as defined in Section 3, 0.13.1 (General Requirements for Testing).

Documentation of Comprehensive Testing Plan documenting the contractors testing approach, test organization, schedule, documentation, test conduct, test equipment, support requirements and reporting for the required tests and trials.

Documentation of satisfactory completion of Contractor trials as defined in Section 3, 0.14.2 (Contractor Trials)

Documentation of satisfactory completion of vehicle trials as defined in Section 3, 0.14.3 (Vehicle Trials)

Documentation of satisfactory completion of post trials as defined in 0.14.3.4 (Post Trials)

Deliverables should be documented in MS Word or approved similar alternative. The ERDC makes every effort possible to provide feedback promptly with all deliverables being submitted to the COR. However, the contractor is advised to allow at least 10 business days for review and return of accepted deliverable(s).

Generally, 10 business days is sufficient, however longer review windows may be required for unusually large or complex reviews/responses.

2.1.3. Task 3: Delivery, Assembly, and on-site Testing of CRAB:

Vehicle will be delivered to the Field Research Facility in Duck, NC and if required assembled on site.

Once assembled and operational, on-site acceptance trials will be performed as described in the preliminary specification and agreed upon by the Contractor and the USACE. These trials will demonstrate that all structure, machinery, electrical, electronic, and interior communications systems on board are fully operational.

Deliverables:

Vehicle shall be delivered to the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory’s Field Research Facility located in Duck, North Carolina.

Vehicle shall be assembled (if necessary) Documentation of satisfactory completion of acceptance trials as defined in Section 3, 0.14.4

(Acceptance Trials)

Deliverables should be documented in MS Word or approved similar alternative. The ERDC makes every effort possible to provide feedback promptly with all deliverables being submitted to the COR. However, the contractor is advised to allow at least 10 business days for review and return of accepted deliverable(s).

Generally, 10 business days is sufficient, however longer review windows may be required for unusually large or complex reviews/responses.

2.1.4. Task 4: Construction Reports and Schedules:

The Contractor shall prepare construction reports and constructions schedules for the purpose of establishing an orderly and systematic construction program.

Deliverables:

Construction Reports shall be submitted quarterly to the COR and shall include an overview of the construction program, overview of work completed, technical issues/challenges and overall status of the project.

Construction schedules shall be submitted quarterly to the COR and shall include construction schedules/timelines, track future activities, identify milestones and identify any construction schedule issues.

A Quality Assurance Program will ensure equipment and services are satisfactory for use on the project.

Deliverables should be documented in MS Word or approved similar alternative. The ERDC makes every effort possible to provide feedback promptly with all deliverables being submitted to the COR. However, the contractor is advised to allow at least 10 business days for review and return of accepted deliverable(s).

Generally, 10 business days is sufficient, however longer review windows may be required for unusually large or complex reviews/responses.

2.2 Preliminary Specifications:

The preliminary specifications will be discussed in this Section (Section 3) and these specifications shall be followed as they provide the general requirements for the construction of the CRAB and shows the essential features, functions, and arrangements, but do not necessarily include all of the details of the design. All tasks shall follow the guidance provided in the preliminary specifications document in Section 3 and design drawings Section located in Section 4.

3.0 PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATION For Next Generation Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB 2.0), June 2, 2023 Revision A

BACKGROUND

This Specification defines the requirements for the detail design, development and construction of the USACE Next Generation Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy, hereafter referred to as the “CRAB” or “vehicle”.

The vehicle will be operated by the USACE Field Research Facility (Duck, NC).

The vehicle shall be designed, constructed and certified to meet the relevant standards stated herein. In all cases the Contractor shall exhibit good marine practices commensurate with standards such as ABS, AWS, and ABYC.

0.0 CHAPTER 0: ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

0.1 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

These specifications describe the general requirements for the construction of a Coastal Amphibious Research Buggy version 2 (CRAB) and show the essential features, functions and arrangements, but do not necessarily include all of the details of the design. Together with the preliminary design drawings, these specifications define the vehicle with regard to dimensions, structure, arrangement, performance, and power.

Detail design of the vehicle must be performed to completely define vehicle for construction. Detail design deliverables must be approved by the Government.

With respect to components, these specifications, in conjunction with the design drawings, indicate the quantity of each major component required together with such data as size, capacity, rating or power and applicable specifications and standards or other technical requirements which will enable the Contractor to procure or build the component.

With respect to systems, these specifications define the characteristics of each system to be provided. They contain additional data such as capacity of the systems under various conditions and the flexibility and segregation requirements which will enable the Contractor to prepare working drawings and to build the systems. All drawings, documentation and material regarding systems and system maintenance shall be US customary units.

With respect to construction materials and machinery items, equipment, and outfit which by their nature may be manufactured or procured as distinct items, these specifications contain only the requirements and information that pertain to selection, installation, on-board performance, on-board inspection and tests, pre-installation handling, inspection, and tests by the Contractor. Requirements such as physical or chemical properties, manufacturer test and inspection requirements applicable only to manufacturers, are contained in other specifications or standards referenced herein.

Where manufacturer’s type, model, or other commercial component designation is referred to herein, the characteristics in effect on the date of these specifications shall apply. At this preliminary design phase, all component designations should be considered as specified “or equal,” allowing the detailed design and build process to modify components as needed while still meeting the design requirements. Where model numbers or other commercial designations have been superseded since the date of these specifications, new model numbers or designations may be utilized, provided the equipment characteristics associated with the new designation are the same as or superior to those associated with the superseded designation.

The Contractor is responsible for carefully and critically reviewing the preliminary drawings and these specifications prior to commencing the engineering design effort. If the Contractor finds any error, omission, discrepancy, or lack of clarity, the Contractor shall notify the Government before commencing any work affected thereby, and request approval of the Contractor’s resolution of the problem.

0.1.1 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Proposal Specifications –The information herein provides a baseline for a proposal, and is intended to communicate the essential features, functions and arrangements, but do not necessarily include all of the details of the design.

Contract Specifications – A document to be developed by the Contractor upon the award and signing of a contract.

The contract specifications will elaborate on the preliminary specification, and will include all construction drawings, including further development of required design details required to construct the vehicle to meet the expectations of the owner with regard to performance and finish.

Preliminary Design Drawings – The drawings illustrate features of the vehicle which are mandatory requirements. In the development of construction drawings or during construction of the vehicle by the Contractor, no departure from the drawings is permitted unless such departure is specifically approved by the Government. The Contractor shall be responsible for developing all additional details necessary for the construction of the vehicle and for correcting any and all interferences that may arise during development of construction drawings or during construction.

The following drawings compliment these specifications. Hereinafter, wherever reference is made to “the drawings”, it shall be understood to apply to the following listed drawings (drawings are included as an attachment).

DRAWINGS

Dwg. No. Exhibit Title ACE -23- 4287 1 General Arrangement Drawing ACE -23- 4288 2 Structural Arrangement Drawing

ACE -23- 4289 3 Machinery Arrangement Drawing

ACE -23- 4290 4 DC Electrical One Line Diagram Drawing ACE -23- 4291 5 Hydraulic Schematic Drawing

0.1.2 LIST OF ACRONYMS

ABYC American Boat and Yacht Council ABS American Bureau of Shipping AISI American Iron and Steel Institute ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials AWS American Welding Society CRAB Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy DC Direct Current ECP Engineering Change Proposal EPA Environmental Protection Agency ISO International Organization for Standardization IWRC Independent Wire Rope Core LED Light Emitting Diode LOCS Lube Oil Change System MCT Multi Cable Transit OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer PDF Portable Document Format PVC Polyvinyl Chloride SAE Society of Automotive Engineers USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers VDC Volts Direct Current VHF Very High Frequency

0.1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

Throughout these specifications, where only the basic specification, standard, drawing or publication number is used and prefix zeros or suffix letters which identify amendments or revisions are not given, the amendment or revision in effect as of the date of these specifications shall apply.

Wherever specific dates, amendments, revisions or alterations for specifications, standards, drawings, and publications are specified in sections of these specifications, the issue specified shall apply. Where industry standards such as ABS are referred to, the issue or revision in effect on the date of these specifications shall apply.

In case of inconsistency between the requirements of the contract specifications, these preliminary specifications, and the documents referenced in these specifications, the following order of precedence applies:

1. The contract specification requirements

2. These proposal specification requirements

3. The drawings Silence of one document with respect to details shown in another shall not be considered an inconsistency.

0.1.4 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

The Contractor shall present a quality-assurance program indicating the procedures for ensuring equipment and services are satisfactory for use on this project. The quality-assurance procedure shall ensure the Contractor verifies that all skilled workers have proper certifications for their skillset. The quality-assurance program shall be provided with the Contractor’s proposal.

The Contractor shall prepare schedules and reports necessary for the purpose of establishing an orderly and systematic construction program. The schedules shall be kept current with the progress of work and submitted to the Government monthly.

0.1.5 ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSALS

Any changes necessary to the contract specifications and/or the drawings shall be identified and submitted to the Government with an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP). The Government shall be notified of all ECPs, and approval by the Government is required prior to proceeding. The Contractor shall not proceed with any ECPs prior to approval by the Contracting Officer.

0.2 CARE OF VEHICLE DURING CONSTRUCTION

All parts of the vehicle including, but not limited to, structure, fittings, equipment, outfit, furniture, insulation, paint work, machinery, auxiliaries, systems, appliances, and apparatus shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition during the entire period the vehicle is in the Contractor’s possession. During construction, all chips, shavings, refuse; dirt and water shall be removed frequently. Appropriate measures shall be taken, where necessary or as directed by the Government, to minimize wear and damage incident to construction and to prevent corrosion or other deterioration, especially to unpainted, polished, and moving parts. Piping, machinery, and equipment subject to freezing shall be kept drained except during trials and tests.

Equipment, prefabricated parts, furnishings, and items such as lines and covers shall be kept clean and protected from the environment when stored prior to installation.

0.2.1 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

The Contractor is responsible for the care of all machinery and equipment. All parts, especially those having working surfaces, piping or passages for lubricating oil, shall be kept clean and protected during manufacturing, storing, assembly, and after installation.

Equipment and machinery shall be protected against dust, moisture, or other foreign matter at all times and shall not be subjected to rapid temperature changes or extremes in temperature.

Any item allowed to deteriorate due to lack of care in storage as indicated above shall be subjected to tests at the Contractor’s expense to determine its condition and, if necessary, shall be replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

All preservative applied by the manufacturer shall be left intact (or replaced if necessary) until testing and/or installation of the machinery or equipment on the vehicle. All preservative on working parts shall be thoroughly removed prior to operation of the machinery or equipment.

0.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

0.3.1 CHARACTERISTICS

The vehicle defined by these specifications and the drawings utilize the US customary system of units. The vehicle has the following general characteristics:

Length overall 30’-4” Beam overall 26’-11” Height overall 44’-7” Wheelhouse platform height 36’-10” Tire Width 28” Tire Diameter 62” Engine 74.4 hp Drive System Hydraulic Vehicle Speed 2 mph (nominal) Design maximum grade 18 degrees minimum with 7° margin Maximum operational wind conditions* 35 kts Max surf zone conditions 2.25 meter (7.4 ft) breaking waves Max operational depth 10.6 meters (35 ft) Maximum crew (total) 4 @ 220 lb. each w/equipment/gear Maximum crew on working platform 2 @ 220 lb. each w/equipment/gear Maximum Operating Weight 25,100 lb.

0.3.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND MATERIALS

All material, equipment, and machinery, regardless of by whom it was furnished or procured, shall be installed or stowed as appropriate by the Contractor.

Components and equipment within the vehicle which are functionally interchangeable shall be identical and similar in appearance in all places. In instances where components and equipment are specified by brand name or manufacturer and model number, such identification is intended to be descriptive and not restrictive. The intent is to define the required product characteristics and the Contractor may propose other products which are comparable. Alternate products may be accepted if they conform to several characteristics as follows. (Other considerations may be included as noted elsewhere in the specification or on specific drawings.)

Product alternatives may be approved if form, fit, function, interface and material of the item do not interfere with the performance, reliability and durability of the system within which it is used or interfere with the overall operation of the vehicle. Furthermore, the product cannot compromise the space or volume required for the specified item nor conflict with the installation, operation, or maintenance as initially defined.

The operations of the alternate item must be the same (hydraulic cylinders will not be used in lieu of springs, etc.). Input power, capacity, and other operating requirements must be identical or superior to those that have been specified herein. Output power, capacity, and other performance parameters can be no less than those which have been specified, and the capacity of any associated system must be consistent with the specification.

0.3.3 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND MATERIALS

Foundations, brackets, and equipment installed in the weather shall be configured to provide access for cleaning, painting, preservation, and maintenance, so as to prevent accumulation of water, dirt and foreign material.

Connecting piping and wiring shall be run to allow only minimum exposure to weather. Bulkhead and deck penetrations shall be as close as practical to the equipment being served, preferably by direct connection through the adjacent deck or bulkhead.

Systems, equipment, lighting, and components shall be installed to facilitate accessibility for operating efficiency and for inspection, adjustment and repair. Permanent fittings and structure shall be kept clear of routes required for the removal of machinery and equipment. Installation and removal arrangements for equipment shall be demonstrated to the Government as required to assure their adequacy. The space behind certain equipment may be inaccessible after installation. This factor shall be considered in providing proper preservation in way of such equipment and in selecting the location of pipes, ducts, wire ways and other permanent fittings behind such equipment. Nooks, cracks, and openings where water, dirt, dust or foreign material can accumulate shall be avoided.

Protection of personnel against operating hazards shall be provided. Shafting, couplings, gears, flexible shafts and similar items shall have adequate guards installed for protection of personnel. Such protective guards shall be removable without dismantling the machinery surrounded. Guards shall be as light as possible while remaining consistent with required protection and strength. Guards shall be of sufficient strength to be used as steps or hand holds if located where such use may be anticipated. Protective guards shall also be installed as barriers to prevent personnel from inadvertently contacting energized and exposed electrical circuits, components and terminals.

Equipment shall be protected against the hazard of personnel brushing against or being thrown against the equipment, particularly under heavy sea conditions, and inadvertently causing damage to exposed components or resulting in maladjustment of exposed functional controls such as push buttons, knobs and switches. Protection shall be provided by equipment arrangement or design or by installation of enclosures, screens or guard rails.

0.3.4 WORKMANSHIP

Unless agreed otherwise, all welding, brazing and related procedures shall be in accordance with the standards set forth by the American Welding Society (AWS) or the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the materials being welded.

Quality of work throughout the vehicle shall be marine grade, reflecting the best marine practices. Structure shall be fair and free from objectionable buckles or uneven sight edges. All joints are to be neatly and accurately made. Faying surfaces shall be free from gaps, hollows or warping. Shims or filling compounds shall not be used to correct improper fit.

All edges exposed to personnel shall be dressed, ground or rounded to avoid injury to personnel. Where equipment is specified to be flush mounted, the equipment and its mounting flanges shall be flush with the surface to which they are mounted.

Where applicable, metal parts shall be completely fabricated before installation on the vehicle. Internal corners shall be filleted, and external corners shall be rounded.

All stainless steel shall be passivated and electro-polished after welding. Parts which are too large to be electro-polished shall have the heat affected zones buffed to remove all discoloration caused by welding.

Pipe, cable and other penetrations through decks, the Wheelhouse top, or the Wheelhouse sides shall be watertight, shall reduce the transmission of heat, and shall prevent the transfer of machinery vibration and noise to or through the hull structure.

0.3.5 CORROSION CONTROL

All items used in the construction of this vehicle shall be fabricated of non-corrosive materials or shall be suitably protected against corrosion for service in the marine environment. Ferrous metals other than stainless steel shall not be used except where specifically required by these specifications or the drawings. Where practicable, ferrous metals other than stainless steel shall be galvanized or painted; the protective coating shall be applied after fabrication.

Dissimilar metals shall not be joined directly except as specifically allowed herein. Galvanic corrosion shall be prevented by insulating dissimilar metals from each other with flexible hose or gaskets, washers, sleeves and bushings constructed of a suitable insulating material. Insulating materials shall be non-porous, with mechanical properties suitable for the application. Faying surfaces between mechanically-fastened metal components, except machinery foundation shims, shall be protected by the use of bedding compound or gaskets.

0.3.6 WEIGHT AND STABILITY LIMITS

During the construction process, the Contractor will adhere to the drawings and monitor the weight of the vehicle and the distribution of weights within the vehicle, to ensure the weight will be met. Major deviations in weight shall be reported to the Government.

0.3.7 TOLERANCES

Where tolerances are not otherwise indicated by specific dimensions on the drawings, the following tolerances should apply:

Dimensions given decimally in inches:

.X – plus or minus 0.06 inch .XX – plus or minus 0.03 inch .XXX – plus or minus 0.005 inch

Dimensions given in inches and fractions: Linear – plus or minus 1/16 inch.

Diameters, other than bolt holes – plus or minus 1/16-inch Radii – plus or minus 1/16 inch Dimensions given in feet and whole inches: Linear – plus or minus 1/8 inch.

Angles:

Whole degrees – plus or minus ½ degree Decimal degrees – plus or minus ¼ degree These tolerances shall apply to all fabrication performed from Government-furnished and Contractor-developed drawings, except where deviation to either relax or tighten the tolerance is noted on the drawings or required elsewhere in these specifications. In the preparation of drawings by the Contractor, the above tolerances shall be applicable, except where special requirements exist. Drawings deviating from these tolerances shall be submitted to the Government for review with the variant tolerances designated and the justification for the variance noted.

0.4 ACCESS

Whenever possible, machinery, piping, brackets and other items that restrict passage or are a source of danger to personnel, shall be kept clear of normal routes of access. Where such installations cannot be avoided, guards or protective padding shall be provided.

0.5 NOISE ANDS VIBRATION

0.5.1 AIRBORNE NOISE

Airborne noise shall be kept to a minimum wherever possible.

0.5.2 MECHANICAL VIBRATION

The vehicle and all vehicle components shall be free from excessive vibration in all normal load conditions.

Vibration is excessive when it results in damage or potential of damage to vehicle structure, machinery, equipment, or systems, or when it interferes or threatens to interfere with the required operation of the vehicle, its mission systems, or any vehicle component.

Any unsatisfactory conditions resulting from the excitation of a resonant frequency in any equipment shall be corrected by local stiffening of structure, installation of suitable mountings, modification of components, or other effective means. Means to prevent excessive vibration during normal vehicle operating conditions shall be incorporated in the construction of the vehicle.

0.6 WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES

Fabrication, welding and inspection shall be in accordance with ABS and AWS requirements.

0.7 THREADED FASTENERS

Structural threaded fasteners shall be stainless steel, AISI type 316; All nuts shall be the prevailing torque elastic self-locking type.

Non-structural fasteners in way of painted aluminum surfaces shall be anodized aluminum, nylon or acetal homopolymer and properly treated to be compatible with the paint. Stainless steel fasteners shall be treated with “TEFGEL” or a similar corrosion eliminator where contact with aluminum painted surfaces cannot be avoided.

Threaded fasteners of standard lengths shall be used. Male threads on threaded fasteners, after being installed and tightened, shall protrude at least one thread beyond the top of the nut or plastic locking element. Excessive protrusion, defined as a length greater than one thickness of the nut or locking element, shall be avoided.

0.8 SYSTEM SAFETY

The objective of system safety is to optimize the safety of the vehicle within the constraints of operational effectiveness, time and cost.

System safety design requirements include, but are not limited to the following:

Eliminate identified hazards or reduce the associated risk through design.

1. Ensure that details of equipment installation minimize exposure of personnel and equipment to hazards such as sharp edges, points, moving parts, high temperatures, noise, vibration and toxicity.

2. Ensure that details of design and construction minimize the consequences of human error in the operation and support of the vehicle.

3. Ensure that warning, caution and instruction markings are provided as necessary to identify hazards and reduce the associated risk.

In developing the details of design and construction, the Contractor shall review these specifications, the drawings and referenced documents, specifications, and standards for safety impact. Any hazards identified shall be reported to the Government. The report shall describe the hazard and the proposed action to eliminate the hazard or reduce the associated risk.

Where the Contractor is given latitude on details of design, arrangements, or construction, the Contractor shall ensure that the details used do not degrade system safety.

0.9 MATERIALS

All construction materials shall be of the composition specified herein.

When materials are referred to in these specifications without further identification, they shall conform to the following material specifications as applicable. Special materials for unique applications are defined in the specific sections of the specifications or on the drawings that require their use.

Aluminum Plate and sheet ASTM-B209, alloy 5086-H116 Extrusions ASTM-B221, alloy 6061-T6 Drawn tube.

ASTM-B210, alloy 6061-T6;

Stainless Steel All stainless steel shall be 316L.

Plates and sheet

ASTM-A240

Extrusions

ASTM-A276

Welded pipe

ASTM-A312

0.10 DRAWINGS

The Contractor is required to provide a complete set of drawings, representing the as-constructed and tested configuration of the vehicle. These drawings shall be adequate for future repair of the vehicle when used in conjunction with applicable technical manuals. The as-constructed and tested requirements of these specifications are to be incorporated into the construction drawings such that the drawings are self-sufficient and fully describe construction and testing of the vehicle without reference to these specifications. These requirements do not apply to drawings depicting tooling or manufacturing processes.

0.11 TECHNICAL MANUALS AND VEHICLE INFORMATION BOOK

0.11.1 VEHICLE INFORMATION BOOK

The Contractor will define the documentation and logistics that will be provided with the handover of the completed vehicle. The vehicle will be supplied with a comprehensive vehicle information book. All documentation will be provided digital format (native software and searchable Adobe PDF) delivered with the vehicle.

The information book shall provide a complete description of the vehicle’s capacities and characteristics and shall contain operating and maintenance instructions for all systems, equipment and components in the vehicle.

The information shall be given in sufficient detail to permit tracing the systems and control circuits. System diagrams shall be included to supplement the written description. The book shall provide a source of technical information relative to the vehicle arrangements and systems.

0.11.2 EQUIPMENT MANUALS

The Contractor shall provide electronic copies (and hard copy if delivered with equipment) of commercial equipment manuals, service parts lists, and supplemental data for each piece of equipment installed on the vehicle. The information shall include assembly and disassembly instructions with comprehensive illustrations showing each step, recommended planned maintenance, complete troubleshooting procedures, basic operating characteristics (such as temperatures, pressures, flow rates, etc.), installation criteria and drawings, complete illustrated parts lists, and operating and maintenance instructions. All manuals shall be provided in English.

Where commercial information covers more than one model or variant, that information which is applicable to the installed equipment shall be clearly indicated and modified as necessary to completely and accurately reflect the specific equipment used in the vehicle. The Contractor shall place one set of equipment manuals on the vehicle when delivered.

0.12 MAINTENANCE ACCESS

The vehicle shall be designed to provide access for required maintenance. Access, defined as vertical, longitudinal, and transverse space adjacent to critical systems, shall be provided to permit required maintenance, test, repair, adjustment, and inspection of systems, machinery, and equipment while minimizing disruptions to adjacent machinery, piping, or structure. Structural hardpoints, lifting padeyes, bolted/welded equipment paths and/or other features required for the removal, handling, and installation of vehicle components shall be provided with load rating marked.

0.13 ON-BOARD TESTS

0.13.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING

This section specifies the general requirements for the management and implementation of the test program which shall be conducted by the Contractor during the period from contract award through delivery of the completed vehicle to the Government.

The Contractor shall conduct testing specified herein for all Contractor equipment, systems and subsystems to demonstrate compliance with these specifications and contract requirements. Testing shall also demonstrate workmanship, alignment of machinery, strength, rigidity, tightness, suitability for the intended purpose, accessibility for maintenance, and the provision of clearances for all moving parts. The Contractor shall review these specifications and advise the Government of any changes or additional tests required to demonstrate that the vehicle meets all the requirements of these specifications.

All tests coinciding with a milestone shall be communicated to the Government seven (7) days before conducting testing so the TPOC or COR may attend testing. Test shall not be started without the notification and permission of the Government.

All material, fuel, labor, power, equipment, and instruments necessary in the conducting of tests shall be furnished by the Contractor, unless otherwise specified. The Personnel completing the testing shall be certified according to the industry recognized certification for they job skill. Otherwise, the contractor shall certify that the personnel conducting the test is appropriately qualified to perform/run the testing procedures.

All instruments used in conducting tests shall be calibrated and marked and the calibration shall be current.

Instruments shall be calibrated utilizing standards certified as being traceable to international standards.

Calibration data and certificates shall be provided for inspection by the Government prior to test commencement.

0.13.2 TEST DOCUMENTATION

Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall be responsible for the preparation of all test documentation. All documentation shall be submitted for review by the Government no less than 30 days prior to the commencement of any testing.

The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a comprehensive test plan describing the Contractor’s approach, test organization, schedule, documentation, test conduct, test equipment, support requirements, and reporting for the required tests and trials. A schedule giving dates for conducting each test shall be included. The comprehensive test plan will serve as a planning document for both the Contractor and the Government. It shall be based on the requirements of these specifications and shall be fully integrated with the Contractor’s construction schedule.

0.13.3 EQUIPMENT TESTS

All equipment installed by the Contractor shall be tested to ensure proper construction, installation, and operation. Any items found deficient must be replaced or repaired and retested.

The sensor handling system and working platform system are to be load tested in accordance with ABS Lifting Appliance Guide. The tests are to be used to confirm the hydraulic pressure relief valve setting for the rated load.

0.13.4 SYSTEM FUNCTION TESTS

The Contractor shall organize the system functional tests to best suit the entire test program, electrical system tests shall precede tests utilizing electrically driven components, etc. Equipment associated with the systems to be tested (tanks, piping, pumps, etc.) must have been tested prior to system tests.

0.14 TRIALS

When construction of the vehicle is complete, trials shall be conducted to demonstrate the performance of the vehicle and to prove compliance with these specifications. Trial requirements specified in this section are supplementary to the general requirements for testing and to specific test requirements found in other sections. The trials to be conducted include Contractor’s trials, vehicle trials and acceptance trials. The vehicle shall be complete in all respects prior to the start of trials. All documentation and data including technical manuals shall be complete and up-to-date. All testing shall have been completed, deficiencies corrected, and tests rerun where necessary.

Temporary rigging, industrial equipment, and debris shall be removed. In the event that the Government determines that the vehicle or documentation is not ready for trials, the trials will be postponed until the deficiencies have been corrected.

If any part of the vehicle or equipment fails to perform satisfactorily during trials, the Contractor shall conduct additional trials as directed by the Government at no additional cost. Deficiencies designated by the Government shall be corrected prior to additional trials at no additional cost.

Except as otherwise specified, temporary trial instrumentation and equipment shall be provided by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall install all temporary trial instrumentation and equipment regardless of by whom it is provided.

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary fittings and modify systems as required to install trial instrumentation and equipment. Following satisfactory completion of the trials, the Contractor shall remove the temporary equipment and restore all systems to their original condition.

Deficiencies are defined as items which require corrective action to bring the condition of the vehicle into compliance with the contract specifications and applicable regulations. Any deficiencies identified shall be corrected at no additional cost.

0.14.1 SAFETY DURING TRIALS

The Contractor is responsible for the supervision and operation of all machinery and equipment and for the safety of the vehicle and embarked personnel during trials. The vehicle shall be suitably prepared and equipped for any emergency.

0.14.2 CONTRACTOR TRIALS

With the vehicle on land, the propulsion system auxiliaries and ancillaries shall be tested. Tests shall confirm all systems are completely operative. Pre-startup reviews and adjustments shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and guidance. Upon completion of the pre-startup phase, the manufacturer’s “break in” requirements must be met.

With the propulsion system operative, all control system start permissive shut-down modes shall be tested. Prior to vehicle trials, all equipment and systems shall be fully operational with all deficiencies corrected.

0.14.3 VEHICLE TRIALS

The Contractor and Government shall agree to a vehicle trials plan that demonstrates the completion of the vehicle and that it meets the requirements of the Specification and Drawings. Satisfactory completion of the trials shall be a condition for acceptance of the craft by the Government. These trials are to be performed on the Contractor’s site prior to shipping and following final assembly at Governments site. The trials plan shall minimally include the following tests and trials:

0.14.3.1 PERFORMANCE

Performance trials will be conducted to document the vehicle’s performance. The propulsion trials will be conducted with the authorized Contracting Officer’s Representative present.

1. Measure maximum vehicle speed.

2. Confirm wheels rotate either direction.

3. Confirm steering system functionality.

4. Load test each winch.

5. Verify stability by performing tilt test to the limits established in the stability report.

6. Confirm sensor winch works to rated capacity.

7. Confirm working platform winch works to rated capacity.

8. Confirm working platform can be started and stopped at all levels.

9. Confirm wheel position indicator is functional.

10. Confirm personnel safety lines are fully functional.

0.14.3.2 WEIGHT AND CENTER OF GRAVITY

Trials to be performed to determine the as-built weight and center of gravity of the vehicle. Detailed plans for trials shall be developed as part of detailed design and submitted to Government for approval. All weighing equipment for vehicle and any required test weights to be certified as accurate within 1 month prior to use in vehicle trials.

0.14.3.3 MANEUVERING

The maneuvering characteristics will be documented during the vehicle trials. The minimum diameter that the vehicle can turn with wheel hard over will be measured. Reversing will be tested. Significant events will be recorded during the test. Tests shall also be demonstrated with the vehicle waterborne to a depth that will be included in the vehicle trails plan.

Tire pressure to be set at specified pressure (preliminary 14 psi) and deflection measured and recorded prior to maneuvering trials.

0.14.3.4 POST TRIALS

After vehicle trials are complete, the Contractor will verify all equipment is operating within the manufacturer’s parameters.

Any deficiencies discovered during trials shall be corrected at no additional cost prior to acceptance trials.

0.14.4 ACCEPTANCE TRIALS

Acceptance trials shall be performed on the vehicle. Acceptance trials shall not be performed until the vehicle is assembled at the Governments site and in all respects ready for delivery, except for final cleaning and preparation for delivery. All other testing and trials shall have been satisfactorily completed and deficiencies corrected. The Contractor shall ensure that the vehicle is properly prepared and ready for delivery. All compartments shall be available for inspection. The vehicle shall be clean. All equipment and outfit shall be on board and properly stowed.

Prior to conducting acceptance trials, the Contractor will provide written documentation that propulsion trials have been completed and that deficiencies have been corrected.

The trials shall include demonstrations of all structure, machinery, electrical, electronic, and interior communications systems on board. In addition to performance demonstrations, the construction of the vehicle and all equipment installations will be examined to determine operational practicability, maintenance accessibility, and safety.

Additional acceptance trials shall be completed to retest and redemonstrate as necessary to verify satisfactory operation and to pinpoint deficiencies when unsatisfactory or marginal conditions are observed. Additional acceptance trials shall be performed at no additional cost.

0.15 DELIVERY

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ship and, if necessary, assemble the vehicle at the Governments site.

Upon completion of assembly, acceptance trials shall be conducted again prior to final acceptance.