SON Shore Power South.docx

STATEMENT OF NEED (SON)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA)

NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS)

SOUTHEAST FISHERY SCIENCE CENTER (SEFSC)

FOR SHORE POWER INSTALL FOR A NEW SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH VESSEL AT THE SOUTH BERTH IN PASCAGOULA, MS PRISM Request # 143031-24-0148

PURPOSE:

Primary Issue: The NMFS Pascagoula, MS Lab has received a new vessel, Ms. Isabella Rose, that needs a compatible 480VAC, 3-phase, 100-amp shore power connection at the South Berth, as there is no compatible connection available.

Secondary Issue: There is an existing shore power connection also at the South Berth for another owned vessel (the Southern Journey) that requires reconfiguring. The Southern Journey requires 240 VAC, 1 phase, 60-amp service.

BACKGROUND, SCOPE, MISSION: The NOAA Fisheries Pascagoula facility has dock space to accommodate our large and small research vessels. Throughout the year when they are alongside they need the ability to hook up to shore power. We currently have 480v 3 phase 400-amp service but just purchased a new research vessel that requires 480v 3 phase 100-amp service. The place we need to install this receptacle and breaker box is located 4’ above the concrete dock in a rectangular Stainless-Steel housing with three other service ports already installed for 480v 3 phase and one service of 240v single phase, 60-amp service.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Primary Issue: Install a compatible connector at the existing ship-to-shore (STS) power module (aka, “turtleback”). Install properly-sized conductors into an existing empty 4” conduit that runs underground from the turtleback to the servicing power distribution panel (PDP) approx. 100’ away. Install appropriately-sized circuit breakers for this circuit. Ensure the specified power is available at the new connector and verify proper operation when the Isabella Rose is connected and operating on shore power.

Secondary Issue: Remove all existing electrical components except the actual connector for the Southern Journey STS power at the south turtleback. Install all needed components (i.e., conductors, transformer, circuit breaker, sub-panels, etc.) to provide STS power to the Southern Journey as described above at the same PDP serving the South Turtleback. All new enclosures shall be National Marine Electronics Association (NEMA) 4X stainless steel.

FINAL DESIGN AND INSTALLATION: Contractor is responsible for ensuring full design compliance with all applicable codes (National Electrical Code (NEC), safety, etc.) with work performed on this contract, including anything not specifically mentioned in this Statement of Need (SON). Any items required but not included in this SOW shall be highlighted separately and mentioned in Contractor’s bid submittal, along with the reference code cited. Final installation shall likewise be in full compliance with all applicable codes.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:

Ship-to-Shore Power Supply Safety: The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the final configuration & installation complies with all current NEC and other applicable governing safety directives, codes, etc.

Circuit Interrupting Systems: Push-button operated shunt-trip power circuit interrupter systems that interrupt the supplied electrical at the PDP (similar to the existing 400-amp service at the turtleback) shall be installed for both new circuits in this project, including all control wiring, transformers, circuit breakers, etc. The shunt-trip push buttons shall be located at the south turtleback and shall be mounted within a stainless steel, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 4X rated enclosure.

DELIVERY LOCATION:

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) South Berth 202 Delmas Ave Pascagoula, MS 39567

PROJECT LEADS:

Brandi Noble Phone: (305) 495-4277 E-Mail: brandi.noble@noaa.gov

Rob Vivian Phone: (228) 549-1664 E-Mail: rob.vivian@noaa.gov