Statement of Need_NFFT70002302535.pdf

Statement of Need NOAA Fisheries

Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Protected Species Division

Inflatable Boats

RFQ # NF-FT7000-23-02535

PURPOSE:

The Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) Protected Species Division (PSD) requires one (1) ~15ft inflatable boat in 2023 and one (1) in 2024 to replace existing boats to support field operations in the Hawaiian archipelago. Spare parts are also included.

BACKGROUND:

The PIFSC conducts research on marine mammals in the main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI). The Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program (HMSRP) and Marine Turtle Biology and Research Program (MTBAP) conduct research and recovery efforts on critically endangered Hawaiian monk seals. The seals inhabit remote areas in the MHI and throughout the NWHI. In the MHI, seals use the off-shore islands to rest and give birth. The HMSRP launches lightweight inflatable boats from sandy or rocky shorelines to transport personnel and gear to offshore islets. Additionally, in the NWHI, field teams use small boats to move between islets within an atoll to search for seals.

Inflatable boats have unique characteristics that make them superior platforms for safety and efficiency for specific tasks and projects. Due to normal wear and tear as well as being subjected to the high heat and humidity conditions in Hawaii, these boats need to be replaced periodically to maintain the current fleet inventory.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Provide one (1) ~15ft inflatable boat (folded, bagged and palletized for shipping), with all of the standard features and equipment with the following specifications:

a. Boat fabric material must be made of hypalon or polyurethane with chambered sponsons

i. Chambers must be able to be individually inflated.

ii. If available, interconnection between chambers is preferred to be internal.

iii. If available, quick inflation options will be considered.

b. Boat carry/storage bag

c. Roll up deck floor assembly with carry bag.

i. Roll up deck must be composite in construction with no wooden parts.

ii. Roll up deck must include forward hard deck assembly (forward of thrustboard)

d. Transom configured for single outboard motor with aluminum engine mounting plate.

i. Transom must have thru-holes for mounting one Honda BF30DK3.

e. Boat must have the following marking/labels

i. Permanently affixed capacity plate per ABYC S-7

ii. Label boat on port and starboard side of bow with a 5-digit NOAA registration number in 3” white block lettering and NOAA emblem (approx 6” diameter). Registration number and emblem will be provided after the contract is awarded.

2. Provide the following spare and repair parts:

Category Item Description Quantity

General Operators Manual 3

Repair Manual (if separate from above) 3

Tools Adjustable Flange Wrench Tools 2

Hard Deck / Floorboard, Installation Tools 2 (or 2 sets)

Valves & Inflation

Replacements for all valves:

inflate/deflate, pressure relief valves

1 full set of replacement valves per boat (2 sets total)

Pressure gauges 6

Inflat.

Repair

Clam Shell Repair (small, ~4 inch in length) 6

Conical Plug Leak Stopper (small, ~4 inch in length) 2

Boat fabric, 1 Yard (hypalon or polyurethane) 2

1 Part Adhesive Kit (1-4oz) Ex: GOOP (1oz)

2 Part Adhesive Kit, 16oz 2

Other Vendor-recommended repair kits (optional) 2

DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

Base Period: Delivery NLT: December 30, 2023 Option Period 1: Delivery NLT: March 15, 2024

POINTS OF CONTACT:

To be provided at time of award