STATEMENT_OF_NEED.pdf

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NOAA SHIP FAIRWEATHER DUTCH HARBOR PORT SERVICE
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This is a Statement of Need document detailing port services required for the NOAA Ship Fairweather during its hydrographic survey operations in the Bering Sea. The document outlines specifications for moorage and support services at Unalaska, AK for an 8-day port call from July 1-8, 2025.

The required services include pier space protected from ocean swell with adequate fendering, two line handlers, potable water (2,000 gallons/day), trash removal (up to 40 cubic yards per visit), and sewage services (2,000 gallons/day). Optional services include bilge water/oil residue removal (up to 900 gallons per offload), shore power (480vac, 300A, 3-phase NATO), pilot service, and tug assistance. The ship specifications are provided: 231 ft LOA, 42 ft beam, 18 ft draft, 1,591 gross tonnage, and 85 ft air draft. The pier must accommodate fueling by truck, and all optional services require 24-hour advance confirmation with no standby charges permitted.

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STATEMENT OF NEED FOR SUPPLY OR SERVICE

PURPOSE:

This requisition is to provide moorage and support services to the NOAA Ship Fairweather for three port calls. Fairweather will be conducting hydrographic survey operations in Bering Sea. Unalaska, AK is the only major harbor in the vicinity that can support crew change-out, fueling, provisioning, and other necessary services.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Moorage in Unalaska, AK for the NOAA Ship Fairweather, a U.S. government research ship

Anticipated dates: 7/1/2025 -7/8/2025 (8 days)

Services:

●Bilge Water and Oil Residue Removal and Disposal o Able to schedule pump out as needed and required by the ship o Up to 900 gal each offload

●Shore Power o Requested if available o 480vac, 300A, 3-phase NATO o Do not quote for a generator

●Pilot Service: one transit

●Tug services o Provide quote for tug available to assist with docking, if requested o Available within one hour of request o One Transit

Ship Specifications:

●LOA: 231 ft ●Beam: 42 ft ●Draft: 18ft ●Gross Tonnage: 1591 T ●Air Draft: 85 ft

•Pier Space: face protected from ocean swell, face to include adequate fendering such as yokohama fenders, fixed fendering, or wooden camels. Pier must accommodate fueling by truck.

•Line Handlers: At least two able bodied line handlers, one at the bow and one at the stern and able assist with gangway

•Potable water: 2,000 gallons per days via 2.5” hose connection

•Trash: removal of up to 40 cubic yards per visit.

•Sewage: 2,000 gallons per day via 4” waste connection (preferred) or pump truck.

OPTIONAL SERVICES:

Vendor shall not charge the government for any standby services. The vendor shall not independently proceed with the Optional Services. All Optional Services shall be confirmed at least 24hrs. in advanced.

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