Statement of Need CO-OPS 25-foot Mid-Atlantic Coast Support Vessel.pdf

NOAA NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE

CENTER FOR OPERATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

(CO-OPS)

STATEMENT OF NEED

Replacement Response Vessel Acquisition Fiberglass Downeast Utility Vessel Chesapeake Field Office

1. PURPOSE

The National Ocean Service (NOS), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), requires the acquisition of one (1) commercial-duty fiberglass vessel to replace an aging response vessel used in support of NOAA scientific, environmental monitoring, hydrographic, construction support, and emergency response operations.

The vessel shall support the installation, maintenance, inspection, repair, and recovery of water level stations, current meter stations, meteorological sensors, and associated oceanographic instrumentation throughout the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Coast, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, and nearshore coastal waters for the National Water Level Observation Network (NWLON), the Physical Oceanographic Real Time System (PORTS), and the National Current Observation Program (NCOP).

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, testing, documentation, training, transportation, and delivery necessary to provide a complete operational vessel ready for NOAA service.

2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS

The vessel shall be designed, constructed, and equipped in accordance with the latest applicable editions of:

● ABYC Standards

● USCG Regulations

● NFPA Marine Electrical Standards

● EPA Marine Fuel System Requirements

● NMEA 2000 Standards

● Manufacturer Installation Requirements

● State and Federal Highway Transportation Requirements

Where conflicts exist, the more stringent requirement shall apply.

3. GENERAL VESSEL REQUIREMENTS

Vessel Type Commercial-duty Downeast utility vessel.

The vessel shall provide:

● Excellent sea keeping characteristics

● Stability during deployment operations

● Large open work deck

● Trailerability

● Long-term durability

● Ease of maintenance

Dimensions Length Overall (LOA):

● Bracket measurement is not included in the LOA

● Minimum: 26 feet

● Maximum: 30 feet

Beam:

● Minimum 9’5”

Draft:

● Shall not exceed 30 inches with engines raised

4. HULL CONSTRUCTION

Hull Design The hull shall be a Downeast-style semi-displacement design optimized for:

● Coastal operations

● Chesapeake Bay operations

● Great Lakes operations

● Moderate offshore conditions

● Low-speed work operations

● Fuel efficiency

Hull Material Hull construction shall be:

● Hand-laid fiberglass

● Commercial-duty laminate schedule

● Solid fiberglass bottom construction

Cored hull bottoms will not be accepted.

Structural System Contractor shall provide:

● Fiberglass stringer grid system

● Integrated bulkheads

● Reinforced transom

● Reinforced deck support system

Hull structure shall be designed to support:

● Full fuel load

● Six personnel

● Mission equipment

● Davit loading operations

5. DECK CONFIGURATION

Aft Working Deck The primary mission area shall be an open aft working deck.

Minimum clear unobstructed deck area:

80 square feet Deck shall be free from unnecessary obstructions.

Deck shall support:

● Instrument deployment

● Station maintenance

● Equipment handling

● Personnel movement

Deck Finish Provide:

● Molded non-skid surface

● Self-bailing deck

● Oversized cockpit drainage scuppers

Hull Protection Provide:

Port Side Heavy-duty hull protection plating/rub strakes aft of davit installation.

Starboard Side Heavy-duty hull protection plating extending midship to aft.

6. CABIN CONFIGURATION

Pilot House Fully enclosed pilothouse.

Minimum standing headroom:

6 feet 4 inches Target headroom:

6 feet 8 inches Door Provide:

● Hard aft bulkhead

● Heavy-duty locking swing door

Seating Provide:

● Two captain's chairs

● Storage beneath seating

Climate Control Provide:

10,000 BTU Marine HVAC System System shall provide:

● Air conditioning

● Heating

Suitable for Great Lakes spring and fall operations.

7. PROPULSION SYSTEM

Engines Provide:

Twin Outboard Engines Acceptable Manufacturers:

● Mercury

● Yamaha

● Suzuki

No substitutions.

Minimum engine rating:

200 HP each Minimum total horsepower:

400 HP

Commercial-duty engine models preferred.

Propellers Provide:

● Stainless steel propellers

● Counter-rotating configuration

Performance Requirements Vessel shall maintain safe planing operation with:

● Full fuel load

● Six personnel

● Mission equipment

Provide:

Integration - The vessel shall incorporate an integrated station-keeping capability utilizing GPS positioning and engine control technology when available from the proposed propulsion manufacturer. The system shall assist operators in maintaining vessel position during deployment and recovery operations.

8. FUEL SYSTEM

Provide:

Minimum total capacity:

140 Gallons Fuel tanks shall be:

● Marine-grade aluminum

● Baffled

● EPA compliant

Provide:

● Mechanical sending units

● Fuel water separators

● Accessible service points

9. ELECTRONICS PACKAGE

The following electronics or similar Garmin shall be supplied and installed.

Navigation Displays Twin Lowrance HDS PRO 16 Flush-mounted.

Networked through:

● Ethernet

● NMEA 2000

Sonar Lowrance Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 Including:

● SideScan

● DownScan

● CHIRP Sonar

Radar Lowrance HALO24 24-inch dome radar.

Weather Lowrance WM-4 Including SiriusXM weather capability.

Communications Lowrance Link-9 VHF Including:

● AIS receiver

● GPS

● DSC capability

Antenna Provide:

● 8-foot fiberglass antenna

● Minimum 6 dB gain

Searchlight Provide:

● Roof-mounted LED searchlight

● 360-degree rotation

● Helm control

● Wireless remote

Provide:

Marine Intercom / Two-Way Hailer System

● The contractor shall furnish and install a commercial-grade marine two-way hailer system integrated with the vessel's VHF communications system.

10. STABILIZATION SYSTEM

Seakeeper 1 Gyroscopic Stabilizer Or current Seakeeper model specifically rated by Seakeeper for the proposed vessel.

Installation shall follow manufacturer requirements.

Hydraulic or Electric Trim Tabs Integrated into vessel controls.

11. DAVIT SYSTEM

Minimum lifting capacity:

500 pounds Provide:

● Structural reinforcement

● Capstan winch

● 360-degree rotation

● Electrical controls

Location:

Port side immediately aft of cabin bulkhead The davit location is considered mission critical.

Alternative locations will not be accepted.

12. BOARDING AND DIVE ACCESS

Taco Boarding Handles Actual handles shall be installed.

Receiver-only systems will not be accepted.

Mounting Location: NOAA has mission specific needs for the handles and will provide location and mounting layout.

Provide:

Four-Step Dive Ladder Mounted on engine bracket center post assembly.

13. AUXILIARY SYSTEMS

Raw Water Washdown Including:

● Dedicated pump

● Through hull pickup

● Debris strainer

Provide:

Removable Head Provide:

Portable Power Station Mount Dedicated mounting bracket and wiring provisions.

Bow Thruster

Factory-installed marine bow thruster designed and sized specifically for the proposed vessel.

Windlass and Ground Tackle

● Electric windlass

● 22–25 lb stainless anchor

● 300 ft of rode

● 30 ft of chain

● Helm controls

14. TRAILER

Aluminum Tri-Axle Trailer (Trailer will be used to haul the vessel over long distances) Minimum capacity:

13,000 pounds Trailer shall include:

● Electric Disc brakes on all axles

● Aluminum wheels

● Radial tires

● LED lighting

15. TESTING REQUIREMENTS

Sea Trial Minimum:

Four-hour sea trial Demonstrate:

● Acceleration

● Cruise speed

● Steering

● Electronics

● Stability

Davit Test Contractor shall perform a full-load davit test.

Minimum test load:

500 pounds Stability Test Contractor shall demonstrate vessel stability while operating the davit at maximum rated load.

NOAA reserves the right to witness all testing.

Contractor shall provide NOAA a minimum of fourteen (14) business days notice before testing.

16. WARRANTY

Provide minimum:

One-Year Vessel Warranty Warranty shall cover:

● Hull

● Structural components

● Installed equipment

● Workmanship

Manufacturer warranties shall be transferred to NOAA.

17. DELIVERY

FOB Destination.

Deliver to:

NOAA Chesapeake Field Office 672 Independence Parkway Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

18. ACCEPTANCE

Final acceptance shall occur following:

● Delivery inspection

● Sea trial review

● Equipment verification

● Documentation review

● Resolution of deficiencies

The Government reserves the right to reject the vessel if any requirement of this specification is not met.

19. VESSEL RENDERING (for visual concept only)