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Statement of Requirements for a West-Coast Support Vessel for the Center for

Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS).

NCNT2000-20-01274

1.Background:

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is one of several bureaus that comprise the U.S. Department of Commerce, a cabinet level agency of the executive branch of the United States of America. Since the mid-1800’s, the NOAA National Ocean Service (NOS) Center for Operational

Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) and its predecessors have been collecting tidal current information to maintain and update the predictions in the U.S. Tidal Current Tables. Mariners rely on this information to plan safe and efficient maritime transportation. Every year CO-OPS deploys several current meters in multiple locations around the country. These deployments require the use of an appropriate boat to support this mission on and along the West Coast of the U.S.

2.Scope:

These specifications contain the requirements for fabrication of one rigid hull workboat, less than or equal to 32 ft LOA, with fully enclosed cabin, single or dual outboard, I/O, or inboard propulsion for use in near shore and coastwise research and general utility operations. In addition, these specifications contain the requirements for a boat trailer designed for salt water use for transportation and support.

3.Requirements:

3.1 General:

A. Provide a heavy-duty work/utility boat for use in research in partially protected waters.

Operations may include an estimated cargo and 6 total person’s weight of at least 3500 lbs.

Desired dimensions are less than or equal to 32 ft LOA and a maximum beam of 9.5 ft. The hull design should maximize directional stability and slow speed maneuvering while minimizing windage. Useful deck and work area shall be maximized.

B. The proposed boat shall be of an existing, proven design. Current production models with reasonable modifications in materials, arrangement or dimensions may satisfy this requirement.

The hull form and construction methods shall be traceable to at least three (3) production boats of the same design, or same family of designs, with at least one of these boats having a minimum of one year in successful commercial or government service.

C. All equipment shall be installed according to the equipment manufacturer’s specifications and requirements.

D. Vessel construction must meet ABYC Standards, unless otherwise specified in requirements listed within. Installations and/or inspection by appropriately certified ABYC technicians is required.

E. Vessel mechanical components shall be suitable for a marine environment and/or protected from the marine environment.

F. Use 316 stainless steel fasteners and hardware throughout the construction of the vessel.

G. Insulate the stainless steel hardware from the aluminum hull wherever applicable.

H. Provide documentation (include measurements and the calculations used) for the maximum weight capacity and stability of the boat. Must meet or exceed the requirements in 46 CFR

178.310.

I. Trailer should meet all U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and be suitable for the boat supported.

3.2 Hull, Structure, and Fittings:

A. Hull plating shall be 5083 and/or 5086 welded aluminum construction with minimum 0.250” bottom and side plating thickness. 6061 may be used for extruded aluminum as appropriate.

B. Cathodic protection per ABYC specifications using aluminum anodes.

C. Boat shall have a fully enclosed cabin with at least 48 sqft of useful space. Cabin shall be equipped with at least five (5) marine grade windows, with at least two (2) of them able to be opened for ventilation. Front windows or windshield shall be equipped with windshield wipers.

Helm shall be positioned on the starboard side. Port side shall have a minimum of 9 sq ft of desk/work space. The helm and workstation areas shall be equipped with (2) chairs utilizing a suspension system. The cabin shall also include 2 additional bench seats in the cabin aft for up to four (4) additional passengers. (2) doors shall be installed for ingress and egress to and from the aft and front of the cabin. Aft Door shall be a sliding type weathertight design. Forward cabin door shall be of the weathertight design opening out. Cabin shall retain the same finish as the rest of the hull.

D. Vessel shall be a landing craft design monohull or catamaran design with electrically powered bow door controllable at the door and from the pilothouse. Door shall be able to support a static load of 500lbs with a 4 to 1 safety factor when in the extended horizontal position and when fully extended into the water to support the removal of divers.

E. Bottom paint shall be ePaint SN-1, or equivalent. Prepare, prime and apply per manufacturer requirements. Bottom paint shall extend to the full-load waterline.

F. The roof of the cabin should be fabricated as such to be able to include GPS antennas, VHF antennas, searchlight, and a radar antenna. Radar antenna shall be positioned for optimal horizontal skyview. All items shall be mounted on welded stand-offs not bolted directly to cabin top. All wiring to be routed through central watertight Main Cable Transit (MCT) and appropriately shielded from forward driving spray.

G. Decks shall be watertight and self-bailing via one way scuppers and freeing ports. Scuppers may be used for the aft section of the vessel but open freeing ports must be used forward of the cabin. Calculations for freeing ports and drainage must meet 46 CFR 171.150. Provide heavy duty aluminum non-hinged lift out watertight hatches with welded coamings 15 x 24” for bilge access, located for access to any isolated bilge space. Fuel tank access may be of the screw down watertight type to allow removal of fuel tank(s) without cutting of vessels structures.

H. The fuel tank space shall be isolated by way of watertight bulkheads forward and aft of the fuel tank(s). The fuel tank space shall have natural ventilation venting to the main deck. The fuel tank space shall have a 12” round watertight self-dogging hatch with welded aluminum coaming for water removal with hand pump and access to fuel shut-off valves.

I. Provide electric bilge pumps with remote non-mechanical automatic actuators. Pumps are to be controlled from a central control point and must have a light or other visual means at the control point to indicate operation. All isolated watertight compartments shall have an installed high bilge lever alarm meeting 46 CFR 182.530(a).

J. Gunwales shall be capped to provide secure footing when boarding or exiting the boat.

K. Provide 2’ rubber D-fender protection around the entire boat including the engine guards. Push knees of sufficient strength to be permanently installed on the bow to extend past the front loading door when fully retracted.

L. Provide a minimum of six welded 10” cleats.

M. Provide a heavy duty stainless steel or aluminum bow eye at appropriate location with a minimum diameter of 1” ID.

N. Provide six (6) welded cargo tie downs padeyes (recessed) on deck and or lower gunwale. Locate it to minimize tripping/snagging hazards. Six (6) pad eyes located on the fore deck, two (2) on the aft deck.

O. Provide folding dive tank storage for six (6) 8.5” cylinders. When in non-use, the folding rack shall not obstruct immediate gunwale access.

P. Provide heavy duty stainless steel anchor fairlead (skene chock).

Q. Anchor/rode/misc. storage/anchor locker shall be located under the foredeck. Must accommodate a minimum of 300’ of ⅜” line and a Rocna 20 anchor.

R. One (1) heavy duty gunwale door minimum 30” wide at the deck. Door must be removable. Locate door in the forward area, forward of the wheelhouse. Door must have positive buoyancy to prevent loss if overboard. Door to be used to retrieve equipment and divers from the water.

S. A folding ladder shall be easily removable and able to be mounted on inside of front loading door to facilitate use by divers entering the vessel from the water.

T. Provide a welded 3” ID heavy wall aluminum standpipe thru-hull. This is intended for future water sampling instrumentation. Standpipe shall be located in the aft ¼ of the hull at an unobtrusive location suitable for minimal interaction with the wake of the vessel. Standpipe shall extend a minimum of 6” above the full-load line with a watertight ¼ turn non-corrosive ball valve and threaded cap at the end of the pipe.

U. Provide one (1) removable drop-in swivel davit with a 12 V electric pot hauler and fairlead, 300 lbs minimum . Davit shall have a placard indicating the working load limit.

Davit shall be tested and certified in accordance with 29 CFR 1919. Written documentation to be provided following successful certification.

V. Provide davit mounting socket port side forward, to allow use of the port side gunwale door for deploying and retrieving items to and from the water. Socket shall be in location such that the arc of a suspended object can pass through the center of the gunwale door.

W. Provide a heavy wall aluminum electro-hydraulic Articulating A-Frame located on the forward section of the vessel, Strength modulus calculations shall be provided for a 4 to

1 safety factor for a 500 lbs minimum capacity and a minimum of 5 ft horizontal clearance between A-frame support structure. A-Frame center lift point shall extend at least 3’ past the forward cargo door when door is in the fully lowered position.

X. A-frame shall articulate in a way that provides for a safe and unobtrusive location for trailering. A-frame shall be able to be stowed using suitable stainless steel hardware to secure the frame to the forward gunwale. A 3” diameter eye shall be welded to the aft-center of the A-frame. A-frame shall have a placard indicating the working load limit.

Y. Provide DC powered capstan/cathead/bit, just forward of the cabin/wheelhouse, to be used in conjunction with the forward positioned A-frame. Capstan shall be engineered and certified with the A-Frame with a 4 to 1 safety factor at the maximum working load limit.

Z. Provide a welded aluminum cage or barrier to protect the aft engine area.

AA.All non-painted exposed aluminum surfaces are to have a uniform satin or bright finish, not to exceed 1.0 mils profile.

BB.Apply non-skid material to main deck, gunwales, and fore deck. Material shall be divided into appropriate sections as to allow for replacement of individual sections. Non-skid material shall not be placed more than ½” from all fittings, edges, and any other interference.

3.3 Propulsion, Controls, Fuel System:

A. Provide EPA compliant 4 stroke outboard(s) with single top mount binnacle control(s).

Motor control cables, wiring harness, all wiring, circuit fuse block, with ground bus and cover to install the motor and gauges. Installation included for all motor, controls, wiring and 3-blade stainless steel propeller. An "In-the-water" performance check shall be performed by the vendor after the motor is installed to ensure the engine mounting height and prop selection result in the engine's maximum RPM's within manufacturer's range for a light ship top speed of 42 mph.

B. Installation and rigging of the propulsion system shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Provide hydraulic steering with electric power assist.

C. Provide complete instrumentation package for the main engine(s). Locate the in-cabin helm console on starboard side of cabin. Minimum instruments to include: Tachometer, hour meter, tilt/trim indicator, voltmeter, audible and visual engine alarms for oil pressure and coolant temperature.

D. Electronic fuel gauge shall also be mounted near the instrumentation package.

E. Minimum 100 gallon capacity built in fuel tank(s), constructed of ¼” aluminum. Provide fill, vent, and shutoff valves as per ABYC recommendations. Fuel tank shall be accessible via a water-tight quick acting hatch. Additional inspection ports shall be placed per ABYC to allow ease of access to valves , sending unit, and hose connections.

F. Fuel filter and water separator shall be in a readily accessible location. If fuel filter is installed in an enclosed space with spark producing devices then powered ventilation is required.

G. All applicable American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and Recommended practices. And all applicable requirements of 33 CFR 183 are incorporated into this specification unless otherwise noted .

3.4 Electrical:

A. Provide battery enclosures to secure and protect two (2) batteries, per ABYC. Enclosure shall be weatherproof and vented. Batteries shall be accessible for inspection and maintenance.

B. Provide two batteries in a house/back-up start configuration, isolated by a Blue Seas

7610 automatic charge relay. The battery switch shall be a Blue Seas 5511e, readily accessible yet protected location.

C. Install a marine grade inverter system to allow for 4 (4) 15 amp AC outlets to be installed inside the cabin/cockpit.

D. Provide one (1) 15 amp 12VDC and two (2) USB power ports at the helm console.

E. Provide 12VDC switch/breaker panel sufficient to operate all installed equipment plus

20% spare capacity. Label all switches.

F. Provide electric sounding device (horn) as per USCG requirements.

G. All navigational lights shall be LED and located as per U.S.C.G. regulations .

H. Label all electrical and electronic conductors and connectors as per ABYC E-11.

I. Provide 30 amp smart plug® shore-tie and power cable C30503BM30PW | 30 Amp –

Marine Kit - 50' Dual Config CORDSET.

J. Provide 110VAC breaker panel sufficient to operate all installed equipment plus 20% spare capacity

K. Provide 40 amp marine certified battery charger mounted in a watertight space to charge all installed batteries

3.5 Communications and Navigation:

A. Provide 2 (ea) Garmin 215 AIS Marine VHF-FM Radios. Mounts shall be located at the highest practicable location inside the cabin, just above the helm. Radios shall be integrated into the NMEA 2000 bus so that the radios, GPS, depthfinder, and chartplotter all seamlessly communicate.

B. Provide loudhailer speaker on top of the cabin, connected to VHF radio.

C. Provide 2 (ea) 6 dB VHF antennas on cabin roof capable of being lowered via ratcheting or similar type system.

D. Provide a GPSMAP® 7612xsv GPS plotter/depth sounder combination with GMR

Fantom™ 18 radar antennas and Garmin Panoptix PS51-TH Forward Transducer, flush-mounted in the upper console/helm area.

E. Provide a flush mounted magnetic compass with internal light mounted near the helm and as close to the centerline of the boat as practicable and away from any ferrous material.

3.6 Documentation and Labeling:

A. Provide all OEM operating manuals and any other documentation provided with the equipment’s installation. All documentation shall be organized as per each boat component’s section.

B. Provide the personnel and total weight capacity plate of the boat mounted at the operators console.

3.7 Trailer:

A. Provide an aluminum trailer of properly-rated capacity to accommodate the completed boat size and weight, including the fully rated load plus 15% safety margin. Trailer components shall be suitable for saltwater use , stainless steel or other corrosion resistant materials to be used throughout.

B. Provide a 2” ball/coupler with safety chains and hooks.

C. Provide heavy duty swivel tongue jack equipped with wheel(s).

D. Provide hydraulic surge disc brakes installed on each axle.

E. Provide side loading/unloading trailer guides

F. Provide corrosion-resistant bow winch with nylon strap and safety chain.

G. Provide DOT compliant, submersible LED trailer lights and license plate holder.

3.8 Inspection/Trials:

A. Upon completion of the boat and trailer, vendor shall perform a pre-delivery inspection and operational verification including items listed in 1-6 below:

1. Inspect all systems for compliance with U.S.C.G. and ABYC requirements and standards.

2. Ensure that the boat and trailer are clean and absent of trash and other manufacturing debris

3. Ensure that the boat and trailer are ready for delivery except final preparation for delivery.

4. Ensure that the boat launches and retrieves correctly on the trailer.

5. Ensure that the boat is seaworthy and that all components, equipment, and systems can safely operate under the maximum load operating conditions.

6. Ensure vessel meets top speed performance specifications and successfully completes avoidance maneuver at full speed as per 33 CFR 183.53(4).

B. NOAA representatives will inspect and participate in on-water/pre-delivery testing.

Required milestone inspections shall be determined upon award of the contract and will be scheduled according to the construction process.

C. Provide a minimum of 20 days notice to NOAA prior to the anticipated test dates.

D. Provide final cleaning and preparation for delivery to NOAA.

3.9 Delivery:

A. Delivery to be made no later than May 31st 2021.

B. Vendor shall deliver boat and trailer to:

7600 Sand Point Way NE

Building #8

Attention: Drew Maczko

Seattle, WA 98115

C. Additional shipping instructions may be given to vendor upon award.

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