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SCOPE OF WORK

Technical Specifications for V-Hull Aluminum Surveyboat with Trailer

1. Overall:

The boat shall be an aluminum V-hull. The boat shall be arranged with a deckhouse, twin outboard propulsion, and a hull fairing mount for the survey transducer (see photos issued with the solicitation).

The boat shall be powered with Government Furnished (GFE) twin 200 HP outboards

Particulars are delineated below.

2. Operational Area and Home Station:

The boat operational area is the Atlantic City Harbor, and coastal areas around Atlantic City, New Jersey.

3. Top Speed:

The vessel shall be designed such that it will provide a minimum top speed of 30 MPH in the full load condition, with the Government furnished engines.

The full loaded condition is defined as:

• Vessel fully complete and ready for service.

• Full gasoline fuel.

• 4 person crew and effects at 250 pounds total per person.

• 400 pounds survey gear.

• 4 immersion suits stowed on board.

• 4 life jackets stowed on board.

• 200 pounds of crew supplied cabin tools, parts and miscellaneous gear.

4. Hull & Motor Platforms:

a. Hull – the hull shall be V-hull type. Hull length from bow to transom, not including the outboard motor platform and not including rub strake, shall be between 26 feet and 27 feet.

Maximum beam not including the rub strakes shall be 9 feet. The hull shall provide minimum 6 inch wide walkway outboard of the cabin on both sides.

Minimum freeboard at the bow shall be 46 inches.

b. Outboard Motor Platform – aft of the hull transom, a full beam outboard motor mounting platform shall be provided. The platform shall be buoyant, and shall provide an extension of the hull bottom planing surface. The outboard mounting platform shall be sized for mounting twin outboards with 25 inch leg length.

5. Cockpits and Exterior Deck Areas:

a. Cockpit Drainage:

The cockpit area aft of the cabin shall be provided with perimeter bulwarks. The bulwark height shall provide 28 inch freeboard at the cabin aft bulkhead, and 26 inch freeboard at the transom.

The cockpit area aft of the cabin shall meet the requirements for “quick draining cockpits” set forth in:

ISO Standard 11812 “Small Craft – Watertight cockpits and quick draining cockpits”.

The draining section for each cockpit shall not be less than “.05 Vc” as identified in section 7.2 of the ISO standard.

b. Cockpit Deck:

The deck area within the cockpit shall be considered a working deck area. The cockpit deck area shall be provided with a combination of railings and bulwarks. These shall meet the requirements of:

ISO International Standard 15085 - “Small Craft – Man-Overboard Prevention and Recovery”, for working decks, Design Category B.

c. Side Decks:

Side decks shall be provided along the cabin sides running from the aft cockpit to the forward deck. Substantial grab rails shall be provided on the house top for use when transiting along the side decks. The deck area on the side decks shall be considered a non-working area.

d. Forward Deck:

The forward deck area shall be considered a non-working deck area, used only for access to mooring fittings. The forward deck area shall not be provided with railings.

6. Flotation and Stability:

The vessel shall satisfy ISO International Standard 12217-1.

“Small Craft – Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization -

Part 1: Non sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to 6 m.”

The standard shall be applied with 4 person crew and for Design Category B.

7. Flotation Watertight Bulkheads:

Watertight bulkheads shall be provided in the hull and Outboard Motor Platform as needed to meet the floatation requirement above. No penetrations shall be made in watertight bulkheads, except for fuel lines.

8. Operational Trim:

The vessel design shall be such that there is no trim by bow in any load condition.

9. Structure:

All aluminum used shall be either 5,000 or 6,000 series marine aluminum alloy.

The hull structure shall be adequate for 30 knots speed in 3 foot wave height.

The hull structure shall also be adequate for loads applied during trailering.

The boat shall be fitted with bow eyes as required for trailering. The bow of the boat shall be reinforced for the loads applied by the trailering bow eye.

10. Design and Construction Standards:

In addition to the requirements in this specification, the boat shall meet all applicable standards of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC).

11. Cabin Arrangements:

The cabin shall be single level with pilot's station and surveyor's stations and consoles located directly athwartships, with operator starboard, and survey station port.

Useable floor space, not including consoles, shall not be less than 50 square feet.

The deckhouse shall be located aft as much as practical, to improve ride at the operators station.

The cabin longitudinal location shall provide 6 foot clear deck length aft of the cabin to the transom.

The deckhouse arrangement shall be generally as shown on the attached sketch.

12. Deckhouse Windows and Doors:

Windows shall be suitable for open water operation. Spacing between windows shall be minimized for best all around visibility. Deckhouse forward windows shall rake forward at the top.

Forward operator window shall be electrically heated for defrosting. Two windows each house side shall be slide opening. All windows shall be tinted.

The forward operator window shall be fitted with heavy duty marine wipers. The wipers shall sweep clear a minimum of 80% of the clear glass window area.

A dogged aluminum weather-tight door shall be provided in the deckhouse after bulkhead. The door shall be provided with a 6 inch sill. The door shall be equipped with a window, matching the height of the house windows.

13. Bulwarks:

Bulwarks shall be provided around the perimeter of the deck, aft of the deckhouse. The bulwark height shall provide 28 inch freeboard at the cabin aft bulkhead, and 26 inch freeboard at the transom.

14. Bilge Pumps and Alarm Systems:

Each hull watertight compartment and each outboard motor platform watertight compartment shall be provided with a self priming 12 volt DC bilge pump and a bilge alarm.

The hull bilge pump overboard discharge lines shall be looped with the loop extending as high as possible under the bulwarks.

The outboard platform bilge pump lines shall be routed to pipe verticals against the bulwark. The pipe ID shall be at least equal to the pump discharge ID.

Bilge pumps shall be 12 volt DC. Minimum bilge pump rated capacity shall be 1500 GPH at 3 foot discharge head.

Bilge pumps shall be configured to allow either automatic or manual operation. The switch controls for each bilge pump shall be located at the operator's station. The bilge pump controls shall allow operator selection of either automatic or manual operation.

Each hull compartment shall also be provided with an individual bilge level alarm, separate from the bilge pumps. The compartment alarm indications shall be located at the operator's station.

15. Outfit:

The deckhouse floor shall be covered with rubber floor matting, installed over an acoustic foam underlayment. Edged removable cut outs shall be provided in the matting over each floor hatch.

Deckhouse sides and overhead shall be sheathed in fabric coated panels.

Acoustic and thermal insulation shall be provided behind the panels and under the deckhouse floor.

The operator's station and the survey station shall be fitted with marine shock mitigation seats.

One seat shall be provided at the operator's station, and one seat shall be provided at the surveyors' station.

A pedestal mounted chair shall be provided aft of the operator’s station. A drop down chart table shall be provided aft of the boat operator.

16. Cleats, Chocks and Rub Strakes:

Cleats:

The hull shall be provided with 3 aluminum welded cleats per side. Aft corners and bow centerline shall have 4 inch diameter crucifix bitts. All cleats shall be 12 inch.

Two of the three side cleats per side shall be located 12 inches forward of the aft deckhouse bulkheads, and 12 inches aft of the forward deckhouse bulkhead.

Chocks:

An aluminum open chock shall be mounted at the bow on centerline. It shall be aligned with the bow crucifix.

All chocks shall be sized for 3/4 inch diameter rope.

Rub Strakes:

Rubber rub strake shall be provided along the sides of the vessel at the bulwark upper edge.

17. Anchor and Line Locker:

An anchor sized for the boat shall be provided, including 300 feet of 5/8 inch nylon, three strand line.

A bow line locker shall be provided. The line locker shall be watertight, and separate from the hull compartments. The line locker shall include an overboard drain, and a watertight aluminum quick acting access hatch. The line locker shall not drain into the hull.

Anchor chocks shall be provided on the bow deck.

18. Hatches:

Quick acting watertight aluminum hatches, similar to Freeman, shall be provided for deck entry into all hull compartments. Clear openings shall be at least 15 inches x 23 inches.

Each outboard platform compartment shall be provided with a 12 inch clear diameter hatch for inspection and bilge pump access.

19. Fuel System:

One independent fuel tank shall be provided for gasoline. Tank capacity shall be sized for between 100 and 120 gallons. The tank shall be provided with independent fills and vents.

The tank fill shall be a minimum of 18 inches above the deck. The tank vent shall be within 12 inches of the bulwark upper edge.

The tank shall be fitted for stick sounding through the deck, or through the fill.

The tank shall be fitted with a remote read out fuel gauge. The fuel gauge shall be matched to the fuel tank shape such that the gauge reading corresponds to the amount of fuel in the tank, not the level of fuel.

The fuel supply to the outboard motors shall incorporate 10 micron spin-on water separating filters with all metal elements (no plastic or glass bowl). The filters shall be located in an accessible location with ample clearance for replacing the filter elements.

20. Propulsion – Government Furnished Engines:

The Government shall furnish for propulsion for the vessel twin Yamaha 200 HP outboard motors, model number F200XCA and model number LF200XCA. Each motor is four stroke with 25 inch shaft. The outboard motors will be delivered to the contractor in new condition and in their crates.

The engines are Digital Electronic Control (DEC) models, one right and one left. The Government will furnish the engines with the following accessories:

• Dual DEC control box

• Push button panel

• Main engine harness, 20 foot

• 3 gauge command link kit

• 3 foot pigtail harness

• Stainless steel water separators (2)

• Stainless steel propellers

The contractor shall install the engines and accessories on the boat, and provide and install all other equipment required to make the engines fully functional for the propulsion of the contracted survey boat.

The contractor shall exchange the propellers on the outboard motors as delivered, if required, to satisfy the vessel’s speed requirement. The contractor shall provide a second set of identical stainless steel propellers as spares.

The contractor shall retain the services of his local Yamaha Outboard authorized service center to inspect and approve the installation as required for full engine warranty. The contractor’s local Yamaha Outboard authorized service center shall transfer the warranty to the Yamaha Outboard authorized service center near Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Outboard controls shall be supplied and shall be dual, binnacle type, with integral switches for outboard trim and tilt.

An outboard protection bar shall be provided and installed to protect the outboards while docking and during towing.

21. Outboard Steering System:

The contractor shall provide the steering system. The steering system shall be power assist electric hydraulic. Power assist pump shall be 12 volt DC. The steering system shall provide Hard-Over to Hard-Over travel in no more than 4 turns of the steering wheel.

The steering system shall revert to manual hydraulic if the 12 volt DC power steering pump becomes inoperable.

A stainless steel tie bar shall be provided between the engines.

22. Generator:

The contractor shall provide and install a 3 kW 120 volt AC gasoline powered generator, similar to a Honda Inverter Generator, model EU3000iS. The generator shall be mounted on an elevated platform in the after deck area. The platform base shall be even with the top of the bulwark.

The generator shall be electric start with integral battery.

23. AC Electrical:

The AC electrical distribution system shall be a single point grounded system in accordance with ABYC requirements. The system shall include a cabin distribution panel with ammeter, volt meter, and frequency (Hz) meter with selector switch, main breaker and breaker slots for minimum 20 circuits.

The AC electrical distribution system shall also have a ground fault system with ammeter with test switches and polarity indicator with red and green lights per ABYC.

The AC system shall provide power to the air conditioner and heater, cabin lighting, and AC receptacles.

Six AC powered marine LED lights shall be provided and installed in the cabin. The lights shall be flush mounted in the cabin overhead. The lights shall be individually switched, at the operator’s station.

Duplex 120 volt AC outlets shall be provided as follows:

Survey Station - 4 duplex receptacles.

Operators station - 2 duplex receptacles.

House after bulkhead - 1 duplex receptacle.

Battery Chargers, one duplex receptacle for each charger.

24. Batteries & AC Charger:

Four identical marine combined deep cycle and starting batteries shall be provided, one for each outboard motor, one for the house DC power, and one for the generator. All batteries shall be sized for the outboard motor starting CCA plus 20%. CCA rating for above 32 degrees shall be used to size the batteries.

Batteries shall be sealed maintenance free Absorbed Glass Mat type.

Each battery shall be provided with a dedicated marine AC battery charger. Charger output shall be minimum 50 amps. The charger shall sense battery condition and automatically switch from bulk charging mode to charge maintenance mode.

The outboard and generator start batteries shall be charged by their respective engines as well as the AC chargers. The house battery shall be charged only by the AC charger.

Batteries shall be mounted in weather-tight battery boxes. The battery mounting shall be fastened to the deck such that the batteries will not move during hull accelerations.

25. DC Electrical:

A DC electrical system shall be provided for:

• Bilge pumps

• Navigation lights

• Navigation gear

• Engines

• Bottom sampling davit

• DC lighting

• Two DC console outlets (cigarette lighter type)

• Survey station DC power supply

The DC system shall include a distribution panel at the operator’s station. The distribution panel shall include a rotary switch to allow power to be selected from any one of the four batteries.

The two console 12 volt DC outlets shall be located one each at survey and operator's station.

The DC system shall be set up for single point grounding, and the DC system shall include a ground fault detection system.

26. Shore Power:

A single, 120 volt AC, 30 amp shore power system shall be provided, to include 50 foot shore power cable. The shore power system shall have a UL approved Isolation Transformer.

The shore power system shall provide power to the following:

• AC receptacles

• Battery chargers

• Heating and cooling

27. DC Lighting:

The cabin DC Lighting System shall consist of dimmable LED fixtures for night operation. Each fixture shall have red and white light, with a selector switch on the fixture to switch between red and white. Four fixtures, each individually switched and dimmed shall be provided in the deckhouse.

A 500 watt DC searchlight shall be provided on the house top. The searchlight shall be controllable from the operator's station.

An amber and red strobe light shall be mounted on the house roof.

DC powered, non-dimmable LED lighting, white, shall be provided for the areas under the pilothouse consoles. Non-dimmable LED lighting, white, shall also be provided for each hull compartment, with the light located adjacent to the compartment access hatch. Illumination levels in these areas shall be adequate for good maintenance visibility.

28. Noise:

Deckhouse interior noise levels shall not exceed the following criteria:

• 82db, top speed, with maximum propulsion engine power.

• 75db., surveying, with 20% propulsion engine power and genset running.

• 70db., dockside, with no propulsion and genset running.

The contractor shall provide acoustic treatments and engine silencing treatments as required to meet the above noise levels.

29. Coatings, Signage & Draft Marks:

Low solar absorption non-skid coating shall be provided on exterior decks, color light gray.

The cabin roof exterior shall be coated with low solar absorption paint, color light gray.

Corps of Engineers signage and labeling shall be provided on hull and Corps castle shall be provided and mounted on house, port and starboard. The Corps Castle signage shall be a polished 316 stainless steel backing plate with the Corps Castle Logo.

The Castle Logo itself shall be adhesive sheeting applied to the stainless steel backing plate. The sheeting shall be 3M Diamond Grade DG Reflective Sheeting Series 4000.

Non-Copper, Ablative, Anti-fouling coating shall be provided on the hull, up to 6 inches above the load waterline. The anti-fouling coating shall be applied in minimum two coats with contrasting colors to allow visual indication of coating wear level. The top coat color shall be black.

Except as described above, the boat shall be unpainted.

30. Survey Station:

The surveyor's station shall be provided in the house on the port side, across from the operator’s seat. The station shall be desk configuration, with seating for one surveyor.

The survey station shall be designed so as to leave a minimum 30 inch space between the operator’s seat and surveyor’s seat.

31. Survey Transducer Hull Fairing:

The survey transducer will be provided by the Government. The transducer make and model are AIRMAR M194. The AIRMAR M194 is 500 W, broadband.

The contractor shall provide and install a transducer hull fairing to mount the transducer vertically oriented. The contractor shall coordinate with the transducer manufacturer to ensure that the fairing meets the requirements of the transducer manufacturer.

The contractor shall install the GFE transducer into the fairing.

The longitudinal location of the transducer shall be under the cabin area.

The well shall be located longitudinally as close as practical to the full load static waterline Longitudinal Center of Floatation.

An 18 inch clear opening aluminum hatch, similar to Freeman, shall be located in the cabin deck, directly above the transducer well.

32. Heave Roll Compensator Platform:

The builder shall provide and install a mounting plate, approximately 10 inches square, for the heave roll compensator. The mounting plate shall be located on centerline. The top vertical location of the mounting plate shall be 5.5 inches below the full load waterline.

The longitudinal location of the platform shall be approximately at midships.

33. Bottom Sampling Davit:

A bottom sampling davit shall be provided on the vessel port side, near the transom. The davit shall have a capacity of 400 pounds at 4 foot radius. Davit maximum hook height shall be no less than 5 feet.

Davit shall be manual slewed, and shall have an auto 12 volt DC winch with open drum.

Mounts for the davit shall be provided no more than 12 inches in from the vessel side.

34. Survey Wire-ways:

The builder shall provide a dedicated wire-ways for the survey gear. The wire-ways shall run:

• From the survey computer station to the transducer and heave compensator.

• From the survey computer station to the survey GPS antenna.

Wire-ways shall provide wire strapping bars at no more than 12 inch spacing. No vessel wiring shall be located in any of the survey wireways.

The wire-ways shall be fitted with removable joiner panels for the areas inside the deckhouse.

The wire-ways shall terminate in minimum 6 inch diameter clear openings at the GPS mount and at the transducer well, with bolted watertight closure plates.

35. Heating & Air Conditioning:

Roof mounted air conditioning shall be provided in deckhouse. A diesel fuel heater, similar to Webasto shall be provided in the house. A 10 gallon diesel fuel tank shall be provided for the heater. The tank’s fill and vent shall be forward of the cabin.

The heating and air conditioning systems sizing shall be adequate to maintain cabin temperature between 70 and 80 degrees F with outdoor temperatures ranging between 30 and 100 degrees F.

The heating and air conditioning shall be powered by the AC generator, and by shore power.

36. Navigation, Communication & Outfitting:

The builder shall provide and install the following equipment and fabricated components:

• Mast with platforms for navigation lighting.

• Complete LED navigation lights.

• Mount bar for dual survey GPS antennas, with minimum 2 meter transverse spacing.

• Compass, 4 inch minimum, “back read”, console mount.

• Carbon monoxide sensor.

• Gasoline fume detector.

• Overhead radio mount rack (3 radios).

• Two VHF radios and antennas, ICOM M604 or equal.

• GPS/Chart Plotter Depth Sounder with recessed bronze transducer.

• Flare kit.

• Boat hook, aluminum, 6 foot.

• Two fire extinguishers, 6 lb.

• First aid kit.

• Ring buoy, 24 inch with line and bracket.

• Radar NavNet linked to depth sounder.

37. Trailer:

The boat shall be provided with a trailer. The trailer shall be either two or three axle, depending on the required trailer load rating for the boat. The trailer frame shall be galvanized steel or aluminum.

The trailer shall be bunk type. Bunks shall be aligned to the hull and shall be faced with UHMWPE. The bunk system shall be configured such that there are no bunks under the transducer area.

The trailer shall be provided with the following features:

• Bunks as described above.

• Upright hull guides.

• Brakes, electrically actuated from the towing vehicle.

• Manual winch sized for the boat trailer loading line pull.

• Spare tire and carrier, mounted on the trailer.

• Greasing hubs on all wheels.

• Sealed watertight LED lights.

• Access foot ramp down the length of the trailer.

• Heavy duty tongue jack, rated 2000 pounds minimum, with articulated foot plate.

Overall fixed height with the vessel on the trailer shall not exceed 13 ft – 6 inches.

38. Tests and Trials:

Prior to delivery from the builder's facility, the contractor shall complete the following tests and trials:

• Operational trials - demonstrate the correct operation of all on board systems and machinery components.

• Full load speed trials - demonstrate the vessel top speed.

• Noise Survey - demonstrate that the vessel meets the required noise limits.

• Trailering - demonstrate launching from trailer into the water, and hauling from the water onto the trailer.

• Shore power - demonstrate operation of AC electrical components on shore power.

• Stray current and ground fault test – no stray current or ground faults shall be permitted.

Upon delivery at the Fort Mifflin, Pennsylvania facility, the contractor shall repeat the operational trials.

The Government will provide local water access and a site for launching the boat from the trailer.

39. Documentation:

The following documents shall be provided by the builder, for the purpose of operating and maintaining the vessel:

• Arrangement drawings

• Hull lines drawing

• Hull structural drawings

• Hull table of hydrostatics in salt water

• AC and DC electrical schematics

• Gasoline fuel schematic

• Diesel fuel heater schematic

• Engine power steering hydraulic schematic

• USCG AIS vessel ID

• Trailer VIN

• Equipment operating manuals

• Trial Reports

• Warranties

40. Proposal Technical Requirements:

Each offeror shall provide the following submittals for the technical features as part of his proposal:

• Hull form suitability for area of operation

• Approach to compliance with ISO requirements identified in sections #5 and #6.

• Structural and system design standards

• Description of the survey transducer hull fairing mount and installation

• Power steering system manufacturer and model

• AC electrical system details

• DC electrical system details

• Genset make, model, and kW rating

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning manufacturers and model numbers

• Fuel capacities (gasoline and diesel)

• Trailer make, model and bunk arrangement

• Local (to the builder) Yamaha dealer who will warranty the GFE outboard installation

• Warranties for remainder of the vessel, specifically generator set, HVAC, trailer; The manufacturer shall provide at minimum at least a twelve (12) month factory warranty for all parts and labor.

• Delivery method to the Fort Mifflin Survey Office, Philadelphia, PA.

• Brief description of method for compliance for each of the above paragraphs from #1 to

#37.

Documentation as follows:

• Estimated weight and CG

• Estimated maximum speed

Drawings as follows:

• Hull lines drawing

• Arrangement and profile drawings

• House arrangement drawing, showing survey and operators stations, seats, steps, and other furnishings

• Hull arrangement drawing, showing all watertight compartments, the generator compartment, and all tanks and hatches

• Transverse hull sections drawing showing sections at: outboard platform, hull cockpit, deckhouse, and forward deck

• Drawing of the survey transducer hull fairing mount and installation

41. Proposal Past Performance Requirements:

Each offeror shall provide the following past performance submittals as part of his proposal.

Past performance pertains to how well an offeror has performed relevant past work that is an indicator of future performance. Past performance is not the same as experience information.

Experience information pertains to what types of work an offeror has performed. Past performance pertains to how well an offeror has performed.

There are two aspects to the past performance evaluation. The first is to evaluate whether the offeror’s past performance is relevant or not relevant to the effort to be acquired by this solicitation. For the purpose of this evaluation, relevancy of the projects will be evaluated based on their similarity to the technical work required by this solicitation, the magnitude of the project, as well as the organizational and specialized technical experience required to deliver the system.

The second part is to determine how well the contractor performed on the contracts. The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and the general trends in the contractor’s performance.

The offeror shall identify a minimum of three projects completed within the last 5 years where the offeror provided similar sized V-hull survey boats.

For each project, the offeror shall provide an overview listing:

• Project description

• Project dollar amount

• Client or Government Agency

• Relevance to this solicitation

In lieu of the submitting the above, offerors may provide completed questionnaires from the Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS) or from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) on a “one for one” basis. In other words, one (1) completed CCASS or CPARS questionnaire shall satisfy the requirement for the above overview.

In addition, the offeror shall identify any projects that he was terminated for default in the last 5 years.

42. Proposal Experience Requirements:

Each offeror shall provide the following experience submittals as part of his quotation.

For individual projects with a value over $150,000, the offeror shall provide a short narrative identifying his experience with a minimum of two projects over the last 5 years providing similar sized V-hull survey boats.

The narrative shall include:

• Vessel name

• Vessel type of service

• Offeror’s scope of supply

• Propulsion engine rating (horsepower, rpm)

• Identify if engine controls and monitoring were provided

• Trailer if provided

• Work performed by the offeror and any work subcontracted

• Customer point of contact

FINAL INSPECTION

• Final inspection of the vessel shall be completed at destination, and after Government personnel have an opportunity to test and operate the new vessel.