B.08.03 Combined Synopsis Solicitation Amendment 0002.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

***Please read these instructions carefully.***

Solicitation number W9127S23Q0046 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04.

Set Aside, NAICS Code & Size Standard: This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business. The NAICS Code 336612 and the applicable size standard of 1,000 employees.

Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: The vendor shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, supplies, transportation, supervision, inspection, and management required to perform work as described herein. This contract shall be to fabricate and deliver a fully functioning 26’ Surface Supplied Dive Vessel and Boat Trailer.

The vessel shall comply with all current U.S. Coast Guard regulations, US Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014, Section 19 “Floating Plant and Marine Activities”), and Federal and State environmental requirements with respect to a vessel’s function, construction and equipment outfitting. All work, materials, equipment, and services not addressed in these specifications but necessary for complete and proper operation of the survey boat and its equipment that are normally standard equipment and not options shall be provided by the contractor and included in the price for the boat or boat trailer.

Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point:

Delivery Date:

FOB Destination: 6298 Prince St. Conway AR, 72034

The provision at 52.212-1 (Deviation), Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. Offerors are also required to submit a completed copy of the Request for Quotation cover page and a completed copy of the quote schedule.

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is applicable to this solicitation.

Offerors are required to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its quote.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the Clauses Incorporated By Reference section for additional FAR Clauses applicable to this acquisition.

Quotes are due on September 20, 2023 at 1 pm CST. Email submission of quotations are preferred in .pdf form, however Fax or Mail submissions are allowed.

Required Documents to Submit:

1. Request for Quotation cover page (signed)

2. Completed (filled in) Provisions, as applicable

3. Quote Schedule with unit prices and total prices

4. Signed Amendments, if applicable

When submitting your quote, be please make sure the solicitation number, W9127S23Q0045, is written in the subject line or on the outside of the envelope.

Email: Shelby.m.henson@usace.army.mil Fax: (501)340-5196

If sending by mail, please submit your quotes to the following address:

US Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District Contracting Division, Attention: Shelby Henson 700 West Capitol Avenue, Room 7315

Little Rock, AR 72201

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact: Shelby Henson

501-340-1249

Shelby.m.henson@usace.army.mil

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION COVER PAGE

US Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District Contracting Division

700 West Capitol Avenue Room 7315

Little Rock, AR 72203

W9127S23Q0045, 26’ welded aluminum catamaran landing craft configured for surface supplied dive operations

Submitted by:

Offeror Name:

Offeror Address:

Offeror Email Address:

Cage Code:

UEI Number:

TIN:

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Date:

CLIN Quanity Unit TOTAL Fabricate and deliver a fully functioning 26' 1 each $ Surface Supplied Dive Vessell and Boat Trailer, IAW the Purchase Description.

Bid Schedule W9127S23Q0046

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

26' welded aluminum catamaran landing craft configured for surface supplied dive operations

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK – The vendor shall furnish all necessary

labor, materials, tools, equipment, supplies, transportation, supervision, inspection, and management required to perform work as described herein. This contract shall be to fabricate and deliver a fully functioning 26’ Surface Supplied Dive Vessel and Boat Trailer.

The vessel shall comply with all current U.S. Coast Guard regulations, US Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385-1- 1, dated 30 November 2014, Section 19 “Floating Plant and Marine Activities”), and Federal and State environmental requirements with respect to a vessel’s function, construction and equipment outfitting. All work, materials, equipment, and services not addressed in these specifications but necessary for complete and proper operation of the survey boat and its equipment that are normally standard equipment and not options shall be provided by the contractor and included in the price for the boat or boat trailer.

Due to the wide range of sea conditions expected during operations, the vessel shall meet:

- ISO 12217-1: Small Craft - Stability and Buoyancy Assessment Part 1 Class C

- ISO 11812: Small Craft - Watertight cockpits and quick-draining cockpits

- ISO 12215 (all parts): Small Craft - Hull construction and scantlings

- ISO 12216: Small Craft - Windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights, and doors - Strength and watertightness requirements

- ISO 14945: Small Craft - Builder's Plate

- ISO 14946: Small Craft - Maximum Load

- ISO 15085: Small Craft - Man-overboard prevention and recovery

- ABYC Electrical Standards

2.0 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK – The

contractor shall be required to commence work upon award or issuance of the contract, prosecute the work diligently, and complete the entire work ready for use not later than 30 September 2024.

3.0 Surface Supplied Dive VESSEL

3.1 Hull Package

Hull Type Catamaran Length 26’: Beam 9.5’ 5086 alloy aluminum bottom plate; ¼” 5052 alloy aluminum side plating; ¼” 26’ landing craft incorporating two symmetrical longitudinally aligned hull sections with 24° deadrise, a low-profile tunnel connecting the two longitudinally aligned hulls, and 74” wide bow door.

The tunnel shall be in the water at rest to add stability and floatation.

Hull shall include watertight structural bulkheads. 8” welded aluminum inspection hatches shall be installed to provide access to all below deck compartments.

Six (6) 10” welded aluminum cleats shall be installed. (3 Per Side) A ¾” aluminum double padeye shall be welded on centerline of the bow.

¼” rolled plate, 7” radius bow corners with push knees shall be installed on the port and starboard sides of the bow door opening.

The transom shall be setup for outboard power and set at 103 degrees off baseline for proper outboard trim.

The motor well shall be self-bailing via two 2.5” pipe drains running out through transom. Drains shall be equipped with rubber flappers to divert water from entering slop well when operating the boat in reverse.

The stern shall incorporate a full width cross seat/locker forward of the motor well.

Lockers will house batteries and fuel filter systems and offer general storage.

Locker will have two (2) 3/16" welded aluminum weatherproof hatches with 1-1/2” angle aluminum frame, key lockable 316 series Stainless Steel "T" handle latches, welded 100mm aluminum hinges with grease fitting and Stainless-Steel pins, and 1/8” thick PORON neoprene hatch seal.

316 Series Stainless Steel fastening hardware shall be used throughout the vessel.

1¼” Sch 40 pipe safety railings shall be installed 36” above main deck along port & stbd sides from stern to midship.

Two (2) 1/4" x 4" Beaching wear plate shall be installed on the bow forefoot.

Two (2) 26” wide side door shall be installed. One port and one stbd. Doors shall swing inboard and aft in direction, and lock in the closed position.

A wave breaker shall be installed on forward hull span between the two catamaran hulls to increase ride comfort.

Six (6) Open scuppers installed flush with the deck at midship and two (2) large pipe drains in the stern shall create a self-bailing main deck. Drains and scuppers shall be sized and installed in accordance with ABYC deck drainage requirements.

Two (2) 15” x 24” welded aluminum deck hatches shall be installed on the main deck.

Johnson Duramax DB-503 3” D-rubber fender shall be installed on the gunwale, port, and starboard sides. D-rubber shall be permanently attached with a full-length capture rail 100%welded to the hull and mechanically fastened on each end to prevent “shrinkage” in cold temperatures. All breaks in the D-Rubber shall be capped with welded aluminum, interruptions shall be flat plate, terminations shall be angled aluminum tubing to create a smooth transition. (Skip welding techniques shall not be used) One (1) 5 lb. Divers Dream magnesium anode shall be installed on a bracket that is welded to the transom.

Below the Hook Lifting Devices”. Lugs shall be capable of lifting the loaded vessel from the water.

3.2 DAVIT

A 3” pipe davit rated at 500lbs. working load shall be installed.

Davit is 80” high with 42” reach, swivels 360 degrees and is lockable every 90 degrees.

A 12v Powerwinch Capstan 300 shall be installed on the davit and shall be controlled by a deck-mounted foot switch.

The windlass is rated at 85 feet per minute at 300 lbs. maximum load.

A glass-reinforced nylon open face snatch block rated at 700lbs.

deadweight shall be supplied.

3.3 Bow Door

A 74-inch-wide drop-down bow door shall be installed to enable personnel transport.

The hull shall incorporate port and starboard bow lockers framing the door opening.

A 12V Warn VRX-35 winch spooled with 50' of synthetic line shall be installed for opening and closing the bow door.

The winch cable runs through stainless steel cheek pulleys on each side of the door providing equal tension on both sides when opened and closed. Aluminum roller sheaves shall be installed on the gunnel.

The bow door shall be outfitted with two (2) ¾” stainless steel positive locking pin to prevent the bow door from opening while underway.

A replaceable rubber gasket seals the bow door watertight when closed. Contractor shall provide a spare gasket seal for the bow door.

The inside face of the bow door shall be double plated for a smooth working surface.

Switches to operate the bow door shall be installed locally and at the main console.

Bow door will be centered between the push knees.

3.4 Fuel System

Dual 75-gallon non-integral fuel tanks shall be installed complete with fill, vent, 12V sender and fuel level gauge on console. Fuel tanks shall be built from ¼” plate, pressure tested to 4 psi and bolted into hull framing using doublers and stainless-steel fasteners.

Two (2) fuel filter/water separators shall be installed complete with shut off valves. Filters to be Racor 320 or equivalent.

Fuel system shall comply with U.S. diurnal emission standards.

12V 140 CFM bilge blower installed in fuel tank compartment.

3.5 Welding

The hull and superstructure shall be constructed of marine grade aluminum and MIG welded throughout.

All weld seams in the hull shall be welded 100%, both interior & exterior.

All welding shall be performed in accordance with American Welding Society D1.2-2003 procedure qualifications.

All surface areas shall be shiny, mill finish, with no grind marks, splatters, or blemishes.

3.6 Dive Package

A removable flip out dive ladder shall be installed on the bow door.

A removable side door dive ladder shall be included with the vessel. Storage for ladder will be provided.

The co-pilot station shall be designed to accept a customer supplied 3 diver air control station, an Amron 2840R-XX SERIES AMCOM IV FOUR DIVER RACK MOUNT COMMUNICATOR, and 2 (ea) Two- Diver camera power supplies, for use with most cameras and LED Lights, 19" rack, 1 unit high with OTI-1080-4C, 4CH HD DVR.

A large custom breathing air HP tank rack shall be installed on the aft side of the wheelhouse. Three tanks on the port side and three tanks on the stbd side. This incorporates 10” sockets on the deck, two aluminum keepers under the aft window. The

Government will provide 6 (ea) breathing air HP tanks for installation/incorporation into the air system prior to delivery.

Four (4) umbilical hose trees shall be installed on the front deck with one distribution box at each hose tree for umbilical camera/light, main breathing gas, pneumo, and comms.

3.7 Super Structure and Cabin Accommodations

A 102” wide x 96” long x 80” tall walk-through wheelhouse shall be installed. House is constructed from .190” plate and framed as per std. house framing using 1.5” square tube.

House is equipped with two Diamond Seaglaze doors, a forward hinged door, and an aft sliding door. Doors shall have windows, locks, and be keyed alike.

House has aluminum framed sliding windows installed forward on port and starboard sides, remaining windows are fixed aluminum framed style.

The wheelhouse roof is outfitted with 1” pipe top railing.

The house deck is non-skid coated.

An aluminum control console with angled face and an overhead radio bar shall be installed in the wheelhouse on the starboard side. The design will allow the operator to easily steer while both sitting & standing.

Access to the console shall be provided by a flush mounted bolt on access panel on the forward side of the console for ease of maintenance and future upgrades.

A co-pilot console with shelving shall be installed opposite the main console. The console shall be of sufficient size to accommodate 2 (ea) 19” Outland Tech CU-3200/D Dual Camera Power supplies, one Outland Tech OTI-1080-4C HD DVR, and one AMCOM IV,2840R-01 Four-Diver Rack Mount Communicator.

The aft side of the console shall include 3/16" welded aluminum weatherproof hatches with 1-1/2” angle aluminum frame, key lockable 316 series Stainless Steel "T" handle latches, welded 100mm aluminum hinges with grease fitting and Stainless-Steel pins, and 1/8” thick PORON neoprene hatch seal.

Two (2) Cup holders shall be installed at the console.

The cabin interior shall be insulated with 1" marine grade insulation and paneled with 1/8” white perforated aluminum sheeting with sound deadening liner.

Two (2) 1” pipe overhead grab rails shall be installed inside the wheelhouse, running lengthwise, offset from centerline. (One port, One starboard) Two (2) Pipe ladder rungs shall be welded to the aft of the wheelhouse to provide access to the roof.

Four (4) 2" cable pass-through shall be installed in the wheelhouse (2 forward,2 aft). Passthroughs include plug for watertight seal when not in use.

Two (2) Bentley Patriot captain seats shall be installed on welded aluminum seat box with storage below. Seats incorporate arm and backrest, 7-1/2" slide, and footrest.

Two (2) Seat/storage lockers with 3" seat cushion and backrest with 2" back cushion shall be installed in the wheelhouse aft of the pilot and co-pilot positions. Access to the storage compartment is provided through a lift up seat cushion.

Vibration dampening mounts for dive station rack

2.7 cu. ft. AC/DC refrigerator Two (2) overhead mounts for diver camera/light display.

(Displays are 15” L x 2” W X 12” H) Interior over-head storage for a standard stokes litter shall be provided.

4.0 HVAC

A Roof mounted 16,000 BTU AC unit shall be installed. The A/C unit runs via shore power / on-board generator.

5.0 ANCHORING

Vessel will include an anchor package consisting of two (2) 22lb Rocna anchor, 15’ of 5/16" galvanized chain and 150’ of 9/16" 3-strand Proset anchor line.

Proper storage for the anchor shall be provided.

An anchor pulpit shall be installed on the vessel complete with a 12V Lewmar 1000 anchor windlass. Anchor shall be secured in the "up" position by a pin or chain tensioner (dependent on space and application). Pulpit shall have 1/2" bull horns to prevent the anchor rode from slipping off the roller.

6.0 TOWING

A 4” Sch 80 aluminum pipe tow bitt with 1” 316 stainless crucifix pin shall be installed aft on centerline. The towing bitt shall be sized to accept one round turn and three figure eights of the towline.

A line parting knife shall be mounted in the vicinity of the tow bit.

A tow line guide shall be integrated into the motor guard.

7.0 STERN GUARDS AND PLATFORMS

A fixed aluminum guard made from 2" aluminum pipe shall be welded to the transom to protect the outboard motors.

A small, welded aluminum swim step with non-skid shall be installed centerline on the transom.

8.0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The vessel’s electrical system shall be 12vDC.

All electrical cable shall be marine grade copper tinned boat cable and labeled for each circuit.

Cables should be routed in wireways wherever possible. Wherever exposed to potential damage, cables shall be protected with rubber.

Electrical cable shall be sized in accordance with the American Boat & Yacht Council.

All electrical cables shall be marked in accordance with the markings in electrical drawings.

All electrical switches shall be of a heavy-duty type and properly insulated.

The electrical system shall be grounded. In any case the hull shall not be used as part of a galvanic feeding loop.

8.1 DC System

One (1) 12V 8 position distribution panel shall be installed on the console.

A pair of 12V self-parking windshield wipers shall be installed on the forward windshields. Each wiper assembly consists of a fully sealed, marine rated wiper motor fitted with a heavy-duty pantographic wiper arm and matching blade.

One (1) 12V air trumpet horn shall be installed with momentary push button on dash.

Two (2) 12V power receptacle with weather cover shall be installed. One per station.

One (1) Dual USB outlet shall be installed in the vessel, this outlet enables the charging of USB devices.

Two (2) 12V 2200 GPH bilge pump shall be installed with auto float switch.

DC Distribution Panel 4 spare breakers 2x Starting batteries, (1) House battery with battery switches 2x Fans mounted. One above operator & one above dive supervisor station.

8.2 AC System

A 120V 60hz 30amp shore power circuit with a Blue Seas Systems 360 series 1210 main breaker panel and ProSafe galvanic isolator shall be installed in the vessel.

A 30-amp shore power cable shall be supplied.

A True Charge II 20-amp battery charger shall be installed.

Two (2) 120V AC 15-amp GFCI Duplex outlets shall be installed.

AC distribution panel c/w ammeter, main breaker, slots for 20 circuits min.

Two (2) 120V, 60Hz, 20Amp, single phase GFCI Duplex outlets. One forward and one aft. External to the cabin for the hot water system.

8.3 LIGHTING

LED navigation lights shall be installed to USCG requirements.

One (1) 12V LED red/white dome light shall be installed in the wheelhouse.

Two (2) Rigid Industries M-Series dual LED Flood lights shall be installed on the wheelhouse roof.

8.4 Generator Honda or equivalent. 7000w remote starting

Protection & sound cover for generator mounting base for generator Enclosure & mounting pedestal for generator DC axial fan for air flow in enclosure

9.0 ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION

A Humminbird Helix 12 MEGA SI+ GPS G4N Plotter/Sounder shall be installed on the vessel.

The navigation system includes local area maps, GPS antenna, transom mounted transducer, and installation. Bluetooth connectivity is supported.

Two (2)s Icom M510 VHF marine radios shall be installed with two 8' Shakespeare antenna and adjustable Lily mount installed on the wheelhouse roof.

Bluetooth compatible stereo Magnetic compass

10.0 OUTFITTING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

A retractable bimini top over the foredeck.

A carbon monoxide detector shall be mounted in the wheelhouse.

Storage location for one (1) Dan-O2 kit 25” L x 20” W x 9” H.

(Kit will be supplied by USACE) Storage location for one (1) Diver 1st Aid kit 18” L x 15” W x 8” H. (Kit will be supplied by USACE) Overhead storage for one (1) flotation miller back board. 86” Lx 24” W x 8” H (Back board supplied by USACE)

11.0 POWER & PROPULSION

11.1 Engines

Commercial Grade Sea Pro Mercury Outboards or equivalent Twin 250HP outboards c/w SS props 2x Outboard jack plates 4"

11.2 Controls

Two sets of ignitions keys.

Dual digital throttle and shift controls.

Joystick docking and steering control.

All cables and harnesses.

Start Switches Display and multifunction gauge kit.

11.3 Steering

Twin outboard hydraulic steering Mechanical tie bar "Destroyer" style 15.5" steering wheel

12.0 FUEL SYSTEM

Twin 75-gallon fuel tanks Fuel gauges & chart listing fuel levels in gallons 2x Fuel fills (port & starboard)

13.0 SAFETY

Plaque - Display of capacity information CDM4 Carbon Monoxide Detector for Marine Use Gasoline fume detector/alarm Telescoping boat hook c/w mounts.

Pelican yellow watertight case for flares 1x USCG approved life ring w/ safety reflective tape - 24" Type B-2 fire extinguisher dry chemical (10lb) Type B-1 fire extinguisher ABC (5lb) Auto / Manual bilge pump Confirm the following noise levels:

Deckhouse interior noise levels shall not exceed the following criteria:

82dB(A), top speed, with maximum propulsion engine power.

75dB(A). diving, with 20% propulsion engine power and genset running.

70dB(A). Dockside/moored, with no propulsion and genset running.

14.0 PAINT, GRAPHICS, & MARKINGS

No paint on house, decks, or hull Matson Industrial Floor Grip Non-skid deck coating shall be applied to all main deck walking surfaces. (Color- 223 Gray) Cabin interior components painted Zolatone silver gray.

Top side of hull to remain bare aluminum finish.

Non-reflective vinyl graphics shall be applied. (Specifics to be determined after order has been received) A U.S. Coast Guard rating placard shall be installed at the dash.

A bow door warning placard shall be installed adjacent to the bow door.

Bow door switch to be mounted on a bow door switch placard.

Secondary bow door switch to be mounted on a bow door switch placard.

A maximum capacity plaque shall be installed on the davit.

Corps of Engineers signage & labeling included Draft marks forward and aft Clear coat protective finish.

Durable non-skid for decks and cabin roof.

15.0 TRAILER

Vessel shall include one (1) EZ Loader TIEZ102B 26-30 12,000lb capacity galvanized triple axle, gooseneck bunk trailer complete with surge disc brakes on all axles, 2-5/16” ball receiver, manual strap winch, safety chain, heavy duty jack stand.

DOT approved submersible, LED lighting, One (1) spare tire with carrier.

16.0 INITIAL SITE VISIT, QA VISITS, ACCEPTANCE AND SEA TRIALS

A minimum of three factory visits: To include initial visit at the beginning of construction to go over details. Midpoint inspection after superstructure is complete to go over cabin design and layout. Final visit to accept construction and conduct sea trials of new vessel. Visits would be for operator and one or two crew members.

17.0 WARRANTY

17.1 Boat Manufacturer Warranty

For a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance, the covered boat will be free from defects caused by faulty installation. For a period of fifteen (15) years from the date of acceptance; to the hull, deck, consoles, and house of the Boat will be free from structural defects caused by faulty workmanship or materials.

17.2 Warranty on Engines, Appliances, Equipment, Parts &

Accessories to include all Electronics, Controls, and Instrumentation The boat manufacturer shall be responsible for registering and providing all applicable warranties on installed engines, appliances, equipment, parts, and accessories to include electronics, controls, and instrumentation.

18.0 DELIVERY OF VESSEL

One (1) Operation & Maintenance Manual shall be supplied with the craft. Includes OEM technical literature for all supplied equipment, operator/safety instructions, as-built boat drawings, as-built electrical system drawings.

Vessel to include two (2) complete key sets. (Doors, Hatches, Ignition) Original Bill of Sale and Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin documents shall be delivered with the boat conveying free and clear title(s).

New dive vessel must be shipped from factory to 6298 Prince St., Conway, AR 72034.