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6th Floor USACE- Room 643 conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

AARON W SANNUTTI 215-656-6777

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

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DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT

PACKAGING AND MARKING

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13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC: AARON SANNUTTI

WANAMAKER BLDG

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

215-656-6777

215-656-6780FAX:

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SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.

W25PHS60696869

5. DATE ISSUED

24 May 2016

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W912BU-16-R-0048

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

2952 CEMVN ALUMINUM MONOHULL SURVEY VESS

FFP

EL

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W25PHS60696869

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W25PHS60696869

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Lot Rights to Technical Data

FFP

Enter the total price calculated from the sum of items in Table 1 in Section H.

*If Separately Priced* FOB: Destination

NET AMT

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SECTION C

Specifications for One Aluminum Hydrographic Surveyboat

1. Overall:

Vessel shall be an aluminum monohull. Vessel shall be arranged with a single level house, twin diesel propulsion engines, generator, and a survey transducer well for single beam surveying.

Particulars are delineated below.

2. Operation Hours Profile and Operational Area:

Operational profile is as follows: 2,000 hours per year. 30% time at cruise speed (85% power), 60% time at survey speed (20% power), and 10% time at max speed (100% power). Maximum duration at max power 2 hours.

Vessel operational area is the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River Delta and its tributaries, within 40 miles of shore.

3. Hull:

a. Hull Characteristics – Hull to be aluminum monohull with freeboard sufficient for open water operation.

The hull dimensions shall meet the following:

Length, Bow to Transom - 62 to 65 feet.

Maximum Beam - 20 feet fender to fender.

Min. freeboard at bow and stern - 5.5 Ft. and 3.0 Ft. respectively, at rest at full load.

Maximum Draft to Lowest Appendage – 6 Ft.

4. Intact and Damaged Stability:

The vessel must satisfy:

Intact Stability requirements of 46 CFR 170.173, for open ocean operation, Damaged stability subdivision requirements of 46 CFR 171.070, Type II, 46 CFR Part 28, 28.560 “Watertight and weather tight integrity 46 CFR Part 28, 28.575 “Severe wind and roll” for other than protected waters.

5. Structure and Structural Design Standards:

a. Structure – All aluminum (plate and stiffeners) in the hull shall be 5000 series aluminum material.

No welded 6000 series aluminum shall be used.

6000 series aluminum may be used if required welding is accomplished by the Friction Stir Welding process.

b. Design Standards - Structure and systems shall be in accordance with high speed craft rules from one of the IACS classification societies. Design shall be adequate for 25 knot speed in 6 foot significant wave height. The contractor shall identify both the classification standard and the design speed in their proposal.

6. Coast Guard Subchapter T and USACE Safety Manual:

The vessel shall be designed and constructed in accordance with US Coast Guard Subchapter "T" requirements for 20 passengers as well as in accordance with the latest (2014) revision of the USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

7. Deckhouse Arrangements:

a. Arrangements

Deckhouse shall be single level with centerline control station, single survey station, and a galley with dinette on the main level. Useable floor space shall not be less than 270 sq. Ft. Headroom shall not be less than 6 feet 8 inches in the deckhouse or the accommodation spaces.

The deckhouse configuration shall provide best practical 360 degree visibility from the operator’s station. Windows shall be provided all around the house. Doors shall have windows.

No impediments to unobstructed 360 degree visibility may be installed above desk top height.

Side Doors shall be provided P&S in line with the pilot station. Side decks outside of the deckhouse shall be minimum 30 inches. Doors opening outside of the pilot house shall be able to swing near 180 degrees, unobstructed by handrails or other deck fittings. The doors shall be able to be positively secured in the open position.

A 36” wide door shall be provided in house after bulkhead.

One survey station shall be provided, on the port side of the house. Survey desk shall be L shaped.

The main level of the deck house shall include a galley with dinette seating for four people. The galley shall consist of cabinet with counter, sink, electric cook top, microwave, and a 12 cu.ft.

refrigerator. All appliance and cabinet doors shall have an unobstructed swing for their doors.

All of the galley features, including the refrigerator, shall still preserve visibility as stipulated by paragraph 8 below.

A vertical ladder shall be provided on the house aft bulkhead to access the house roof.

The companionway and stairs to the accommodation space shall be located to the starboard side of the vessel.

b. House Arrangements Sketch

A house Arrangements Sketch is included with this RFP, to provide guidance pertaining to a workable house arrangement.

The Arrangement Sketch is not binding, and proposers may provide alternative arrangements, so long as the requirements delineated in paragraph 7.a above are satisfied.

8. Windows and Visibility:

Windows shall be suitable for open ocean operation. Forward house windows shall rake forward at the top.

Spacing between windows shall be minimized for best all around visibility. The number of windows across the front of the house shall be limited to preserve visibility.

The windows on the aft of the house shall be as tall as possible. Visibility shall be maximized

Window frames shall be configured for clamp-in installation, with no fasteners through the external frame surface.

Forward house windows and center aft window shall be electrically heated for defrosting.

Two windows on each house side shall be slide opening with stainless steel screens. All doors shall be provided with windows of equal height to the house windows, and aligned with the windows.

Forward and Aft windows shall not be tinted. Side windows shall be tinted to the maximum allowed by regulatory authority. Tinted Mylar shades shall be provided for all windows.

The forward windows shall each be fitted with heavy duty Linear Marine Wipers similar to Decca. The wipers shall sweep clear a minimum of 80% of the clear glass window area. The wipers shall be equipped with an automatic glass cleaning function.

There shall be no windows below the main deck level.

9. Hull Arrangements:

a. Head– The head shall be located in the below decks accommodation space. The head shall consist of vanity with sink, and toilet. The head shall also incorporate a handheld hot water shower and low point deck drain. The head shall have two cabinet spaces beneath the sink suitable for storage of supplies.

The head and crew accommodation space shall be fitted with exhaust fans routed to outdoors a minimum of 2 Ft above the main deck.

b. Bunk Rooms – A two person bunk room shall be provided. Individual bunks and lockers for two persons shall be provided in that space. Bunks shall be minimum of 6’6” in length. Pullman berths do not satisfy the requirements of this specification

c. Engine Space – An engine space shall be located in the hull. Access into the engine space shall be provided with a minimum hatch size of 18”x24”.

Propulsion engines and generator shall be located in the engine space. Propulsion engines and generator shall be located aft of the deckhouse and shall be vertically clear of it and all of its structure.

Engines and gensets shall be accessible and removable vertically aft of the deckhouse via a gas-assisted opening deck hatch or deck hatches.

The engine space shall have aluminum diamond plate flooring installed. Clear head room of 6 ft shall be maintained standing on this flooring.

d. Work Benches – The engine space shall be provided with a work bench and a lockable tool rack or box.

e. Watertight Bulkheads - Watertight bulkheads shall be provided as required to meet damaged stability requirements. Watertight bulkheads shall be welded double continuous both sides at the hull & deck plating.

f. Confined Spaces – Except for the anchor locker space, all compartments shall have multiple methods of egress to prevent classification as a confined space.

g. Deck Canopy – A hard canopy shall be provided over the deck aft of the house from the house after bulkhead to within 4 feet of the transom. This canopy shall be easily detachable so that it can be lifted off the vessel when not needed. The canopy shall provide for the storage of the bar check on the underside near the aft end. Details on the bar check are provided in paragraph 40.a. The clear overhead height under the canopy shall not be less than 7 ft.

10. Machinery Clearances and Headroom:

A minimum of 18 inches clear space shall be provided all around propulsion engines and marine gears.

A minimum of 18 inches shall also be provided all around the generator, except that a generator configured for one side access may be mounted against bulkheads.

A minimum clear headroom of 6 feet shall be provided in the Engine Space from the flooring to the lowest projection of the overhead.

11. Fire Protection and Ventilation:

The engine and fuel tank spaces shall be provided with fixed USCG approved gas fire extinguishing systems. The systems shall be fitted with both automatic actuation and remote actuation from the operator's station. There shall also be fuel shut offs provided local to the fuel tanks.

The engine space shall be fitted with power ventilation blowers. The ventilation air provided to the engine space shall exceed the engine manufacturer’s requirement by no less than 10%.

All spaces below the main deck shall be provided with forced air ventilation of at least 80 CFM.

Engine space air intakes shall be equipped with mist separators.

All engines shall be equipped with remote fuel shut offs, operated by pull handles located at the Operator’s Station.

Independent modular smoke detecting and alarm units shall be installed in the berthing spaces and galley. Dry chemical extinguishers shall be provided in the pilothouse, berthing space and galley.

Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in all accommodation spaces.

12. Bilge Pump and Alarm Systems:

a. Hull Compartment DC Bilge Pumps and Alarms

Each hull compartment shall be provided with an automatic 12 VDC bilge pump, minimum 1000 GPH, rated at the discharge head.

Each bilge pump shall have a separate discharge line with check valve. The discharge line shall be routed from the pump up to close under the hull overhead. From there, the discharge line shall run down to a through hull discharge located at least 12 inches above the waterline.

Each hull compartment shall be provided with an individual bilge level alarm. Bilge alarms shall be DC.

Each bilge pump shall have an ON/OFF/AUTO switch at the operator’s station. The ON position shall be spring loaded.

A bilge panel shall be provided at the operator’s station with light indicators for each bilge pump and bilge alarm, together with the switches for each bilge pump.

b. Bilge Pump Manifold System

A bilge pump and manifold system shall be provided. The system shall incorporate the following features:

Minimum 5 HP self priming centrifugal pump, bronze, 220VAC motor drive.

Motor starter Suction seachest with intake grate.

Independent suctions to each watertight compartment’s low point.

Duplex bronze or aluminum strainer.

Overboard discharge.

Suction and discharge manifold.

Weep holes of at least ¾ in shall be provided through transverse structural members to allow each compartment to completely drain.

c. Arid Bilge System

Each compartment shall also be provided with the Arid Bilge System (www.aridbilge.com). The Arid Bilge System shall be equipped with a compatible oily water separator to treat the bilge water prior to overboard discharge. The system shall be A/C powered.

13. Outfit:

a. Flooring & Sheathing - Deckhouse floors shall be covered with light weight single piece foam anti-fatigue matting except in the area of the galley and dinette. Tiled anti-fatigue matting is not acceptable. Head and Galley area floors shall be covered with vinyl sheet goods. House overhead shall be light gray, except forward of the operator’s station where it shall be black.

House, hull stateroom, head, and galley sheathing shall be light gray.

b. Counters, Cabinets & Joinery - All counter tops shall be high pressure laminate. All cabinetry shall be wood veneer finish with positive door and drawer closures. Cabinet and trim joinery shall be light wood grain finish

c. Insulation – Thermal and acoustic insulation shall be provided as required to meet the noise and temperature requirements in this specification. Insulation in machinery spaces shall be faced with oil resistant and tear resistant material.

c. Navigation Lights – Navigation lights shall be provided in accordance with USCG Requirements for International Waters. The lights shall include lighting for limited maneuverability, (for the survey operation). All navigation lights shall be USCG approved LED lights.

d. Mast – A mast shall be provided as required for: navigation lights, limited maneuverability day shapes, US Flag, and Corps of Engineers Flag. The mast shall incorporate a mounting for the navigation GPS receiver, at the top end of the mast.

e. Radar Arch/Light Bar – A radar arch & Light Bar shall be provided, minimum 12 feet wide with a flat 2 foot surface for antenna mounting. The radar scanner, together with (2) Yellow and

(2) Red Strobe lights sized appropriately for a vessel of this size shall be provided and installed.

One each of the red and yellow strobe lights shall be installed on each side of the arch. The arch shall be configured so the radar scanner is on centerline, and has no obstructions ahead or to either side.

f. Seating - The operator's station shall be fitted with a single centerline marine shock mitigating seat, Llebroc Bandera Series 2 Helm Chair or equal. The survey station shall also be fitted with a marine shock mitigation seat, similar to Stidd model 500 V5, with high back. The survey station shall also be provided with a second removable chair. This chair shall be mounted via inserting a pole into a recessed hole in the deck.

g. Piping Systems - No plastic piping may be used on the vessel. Any pipe fittings that are not aluminum shall be electrically insulated from the piping system, and from the vessel hull and structure.

h. Valves – Except where in conflict with regulatory bodies’ requirements or an equipment manufacturer’s recommendations, all valves shall be ball type.

14. Anchor & Mooring Equipment:

a. Anchor Equipment:

An anchor & windlass system shall be provided with a rope locker. The anchor windlass shall be similar to Lewmar V series, model V-5 Gypsy/Drum, DC powered. The following specifics shall be provided:

Sized for 5/8 nylon rope and 7/16 inch anchor chain.

Maximum pull not less than 3,500 pounds.

Line take up speed at nominal (300 pound) pull at least 56 FPM.

Operation shall be provided local to the windlass as well as remotely from the operator’s station.

An 88 pound Rocna type anchor shall be provided. The anchor shall be mounted on a self launching stowage bracket fabricated into the hull on centerline. A line chock shall be provided as part of the anchor stowage bracket. A permanent anchor hold back shall be provided.

An anchor line shall be provided. The line shall consist of 300 feet of 5/8 inch, three strand nylon anchor line, spliced to 70 feet of 7/16 inch galvanized chain anchor lead.

A rope locker shall be provided in the hull such that the anchor line will feed from the anchor windlass into the locker. The locker shall be watertight with an overboard drain. A watertight hatch, minimum 18 inch clear diameter, shall be provided into the rope locker.

b. Mooring Equipment

Sampson Posts shall be provided for mooring. No cleats shall be used. The Sampson Posts shall be designed for line pull equal to 10% of the vessel loaded displacement.

Three Sampson posts shall be provided along each side of the hull. One additional Sampson post shall be provided forward and aft on centerline. The forward Sampson post will serve as the securing point for the anchor rode.

An open line chock shall be provided at each Sampson post.

The Sampson Posts and chocks shall be sized to accept 1 1/4 inch line.

15. Fendering

a. Hull Fendering - Two tiers of fendering shall be provided. Fendering shall run around the perimeter of the hull at the main deck as well as one foot above the design full load waterline from the cabin doors aft. Fendering shall also run around the transom. Fendering shall be rubber D-section.

The fendering attachment to the hull shall utilize vertical bolting through upper and lower flat bar, angle or channel fendering mounts. The fendering mounts shall run continuously for the length of the fendering. The fendering mounts shall be double continuously welded to the hull.

Bolts shall be spaced at 12 inch intervals. Bolts and nuts shall be 316 stainless steel. Nuts shall be nylon insert lock nuts. 316 Stainless steel washers and isolator sleeves shall be provided under the bolts and nuts.

b. Docking Fenders – Six round cylindrical 18 inch diameter white fenders, similar to Taylor Made shall be provided. Each fender shall be provided with 8 foot of three strand ¼ inch nylon line, spliced onto the fender eye.

16. Railings, Grab Bars & Boarding Ramp:

a. Railings - Deck edge railing shall be provided around the entire deck perimeter. The railing shall be three tier, with maximum spacing between the tiers of 9 inches, 15 inches and 15 inches.

The deck edge railing shall incorporate two entrance swing sections, 36 inches in clear width, one each port and starboard near the stern.

b. Overhead Grab Bars - Three rows of longitudinal overhead Grab Bars shall be provided on the deckhouse ceiling. The rows shall be located on the house centerline, and port & starboard 3 feet in from the house sides. The grab bars shall be of sufficient strength to support a man weighing 250 pounds.

Rails and mounting brackets shall be polished 316 stainless steel. Rail fasteners shall attach to structure in the overhead behind the ceiling, not to the ceiling material.

17. Doors & Hatches:

All exterior doors shall be weathertight dogged aluminum, similar to Freeman. Watertight aluminum hatches, similar to Freeman, shall be provided flush with the deck for entry into all hull compartments. All hatches shall be minimum size of 18”x24” and shall lock via a removable handle. Four (4) of these removable handles shall be provided. Watertight doors in bulkheads, where provided, shall be quick acting single lever type.

Purpose sized and built flush watertight hatches shall be provided in the deck over the engines, gears and gensets. Engine hatch(es) shall be large enough to allow removal of the engines with gears attached. Genset hatch(es) shall be large enough to allow removal of the genset complete, diesel and alternator end. The engine and genset access hatches shall be provided flush with the deck with lift assist gas struts and hold backs to keep the hatches up when in the open position.

All hardware on these doors shall be commercial work boat grade suitable for repeated operation.

18. Tanks:

The following capacities shall be provided. All amounts are minimums.

Fuel – 1,300 to 1,500 gallons Water – 150 gallons

Fuel tanks shall be completely independent of the hull bottom, and the hull inboard and outboard sides. There shall be a minimum of 12 in between the tank and hull bottom and sides.

Fuel tanks shall be fitted for tape sounding. All tanks shall be fitted with remote digital read out tank level indication, with the level display at the operator's station.

Tank capacity tables shall be provided for the fuel tanks.

Fuel tanks shall have low point drains along with clean out access into the tanks. The low point drains shall enable the removal of all condensate from the tanks.

Fuel tank fills and vents shall be located at the house after bulkhead. Fuel tank vents shall be fitted with goosenecks which shall be a minimum of 30 in above the main deck. Containment with rain proof enclosure shall be provided around the fill station.

The water tank shall be independent tank of stainless steel or plastic construction.

19. Water Systems:

Hot and cold fresh water system shall be provided for the head and galley. The cold water system shall also incorporate deck wash down hose bib stations, one each at the forward and after deckhouse bulkheads, and one wash down hose bib station in the engine room. The hot water system shall be of sufficient size to allow for hot showers for two people daily.

A two filter water filtration system shall be provided for potable water. Each filter shall be an identical 20 inch Pentek Big Blue or equal, for 20 inch by 4 ½ inch filter elements.

The filters shall be plumbed in series. The first filter shall be provided with a 5 micron particle filter, and the second filter shall be provided with a carbon filter.

Galley and head sink drains shall be plumbed to an overboard discharge.

The head shall be equipped with a vacuum assist flush macerating toilet. The toilet shall be plumbed to a Type II Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) similar to Ahead (www.aheadtank.com).

The MSD shall be equipped to discharge overboard via a gravity discharge connection that will be capable of discharge at all vessel speeds.

20. Cruise Load Condition:

Cruise Load Condition is defined as lightship plus: 90% fuel, full water, and the following on board loads:

Crew - 2 persons @ 250 pounds each.

Crew Stores & effects - 500 pounds Boat maintenance stores & equipment - 750 pounds Survey Gear & UPS Power Supplies - 750 pounds.

21. Minimum Cruise Speed:

Minimum cruise speed shall be 25 to 30 Knots, at the Cruise Load Condition, and 90% engine rated power.

The minimum cruise speed (at the cruise load condition) identified by the proposer shall be a contractual requirement.

22. Propulsion System & Extended Warranty:

a. Propulsion:

Propulsion shall consist of twin marine diesels that meet the current EPA emission tier requirements with reverse gears, driving shafting and propellers.

b. Engines:

The engine power and rating shall be adequate for the required cruise speed, and the operational profile. All other running gear shall be matched to the engine rating.

Engines shall have the following features:

10 Micron duplex water separating fuel pre-filters (note filter flow rate to be sized for fuel burn plus fuel return).

2 micron duplex fuel final filters (note filter flow rate to be sized for fuel burn plus fuel return).

Wet exhaust systems, with hardcoat insulated engine exhaust risers with water injection.

Risers shall extend at least 12 inches above worst case damaged stability equilibrium waterline.

Wet silencers, configured to route engine exhausts through the hull outboard sides near the waterline.

12 or 24 VDC battery start 120/240 VAC block heaters Color MPD at the helm station USCG Flex hose section at engine piping connections.

Portable lube oil change out pump shall be provided with hose and quick connections to engine, generator, and gear oil sumps.

Main Engines shall not have engine driven battery charging alternators. Starting batteries shall be charged by AC powered battery chargers.

c. Gears:

Marine Reverse Reduction gears shall be provided. Gears shall provide opposed propeller rotation.

In addition to the sizing for full rated engine power, gears shall also be selected to be adequate for the frequent ahead/astern shifting during survey operations. During the survey operations portion of the normal away from dock daily vessel operation, ahead/astern shifting for survey lines will occur approximately every 5 minutes.

Shaft tachometers shall be provided with each gear. The shaft tachometers shall display both shaft RPM, and shaft ahead/astern rotation direction. The shaft tachometer display shall be located at the Operator’s station.

d. Propulsion Cooling Water Systems:

Each propulsion engine & gear set shall have a separate dedicated cooling water system solely for that engine & gear, and for water supply to the shaft seal, if needed. The propulsion engine & gear cooling system may not be used to provide water to any other components or systems.

Propulsion engine hull cooling water inlets shall be fitted with removable strainer plates. Duplex aluminum or bronze cooling water strainers shall be provided in each of the cooling water systems. The cooling water overboard discharge shall be visible to the operator while standing on the main deck.

If the shafting system shaft seals and or bearings require pumped water supply, this shall be provided from the propulsion cooling water system hull intake, after the duplex strainers.

Separate pumps shall be provided for the shaft seal water supply. Pumps shall be wired to engine ignition to provide automatic turn on and shut off. Flow indicators shall be provided at the pump discharges.

e. Extended Warranty

Extended warranty shall be provided for the engines and gears.

The combination of standard warranty and extended warranty for the engines and gears shall provide warranty coverage for a total of 5 years after delivery of the vessel to the Government at New Orleans, LA.

f. Shafting

Shafting shall be Aquamet/Aquatec 22. Shaft diameter shall be in accordance with ABS Rules.

g. Shaft Seals & Clean Water Sump

Shaft Seals: Shaft seal shall be mechanical face seal type, similar to PYI.

Clean Water Sumps: Watertight Clean Water Sumps shall be provided under each shaft seal, in order to pump any seal leak water directly overboard without oily bilge contamination. Each clean water sump shall include a small automatic bilge pump to handle the leak water. The hull structure may be utilized/adapted to form the sump itself.

h. Propellers

Propellers shall be ABS Grade 4 Nickel Aluminum Bronze. Propellers shall have anti-singing trailing edges. Propeller fabrication and balance tolerances shall be in accordance with ISO R484 Class I. Propeller tip clearance to the hull or tunnel (if used) shall be at least 10% of the propeller diameter.

i. Propeller Tunnels and Shaft Angle

Propeller Tunnels - If tunnels are used, the rudder configuration shall be matched with the tunnel, to minimize rudder steering flow blockage from the tunnels.

Shaft Angle - Propeller shaft angle may not exceed 10 degrees measured from the static waterline.

j. Propeller Shaft Struts

Propeller struts shall be airfoil shape. Flat plate beveled or rounded edge struts are not acceptable.

Struts may be either I or V configuration.

Struts shall be designed in accordance with ABS requirements, except that the ABS required minimum moment of inertia and section modulus shall be increased by 25% to allow for loads from grounding and/or debris.

k. Propeller Shaft Bearings

Propeller shaft bearings shall be cutlass water lubricated type. Bearings shall have non-metallic housings.

l. Rudders

Rudders shall be spade type, with no bottom support. Rudder vertical height shall cover the full propeller diameter. Rudders and rudder stocks shall be sized for 45 degree maximum rudder deflection. Rudders shall be offset from the shaft centerlines to allow for removal of prop shafts without the removal of the rudders.

Rudder plates and stiffeners shall be fabricated from 316L stainless steel.

Rudder stocks shall be keyed and also provided with bolting flanges to allow rudder removal without removing the rudder stock from the rudder port. Rudder stocks shall be fabricated from either aquamet aquatec 22, or from 316 L stainless steel. Rudder flanges and bolts shall be 316 L stainless steel.

Rudder stocks shall be provided with a positive retaining device to prevent the rudder from dropping through the hull in the event of a failure of the rudder bearings and or tiller arm connections.

m. Rudder Ports

Rudder ports wall thickness shall be minimum schedule 120 pipe. Ports shall extend to one foot above the full load waterline. Rudder ports shall be effectively braced to hull structure in vertical and horizontal axes. Rudder ports shall be fitted with shaft seals and non-metallic bearings, which do not require lubrication.

n. Rudder Tiller Arms and Hydraulic Cylinders

Tiller Arms - Tiller arms shall be keyed to the rudder stock. Construction shall be either 316L stainless steel, or Bronze.

Hydraulic Cylinders - Hydraulic cylinders shall be constructed from bronze and or stainless steel. Cylinder configuration shall provide a balanced hydraulic configuration.

Hydraulic cylinders on each rudder shall be provided with local bypass valving to allow periodic adjustment of rudder alignment.

23. Fuel Flow Metering:

A Floscan Twin Scan fuel flow system shall be provided and installed for each propulsion engine. The system flow capacity shall be matched to the max rated flow of the engines. The flow sensors for the two engines shall be matched within 2%.

The Floscan Twin Scan display shall be located at the operator’s station.

24. Generator and AC Electrical:

a. Generator:

One 120/240 single phase diesel genset shall be provided. The genset shall be sized for the vessel electrical loads.

Genset shall have the following features:

Duplex aluminum or bronze cooling water strainer 10 Micron duplex water separating fuel pre-filter (note filter flow rate to be sized for fuel burn plus fuel return) 2 Micron duplex fuel final filter (note filter flow rate to be sized for fuel burn plus fuel return) Wet exhaust with water-lift silencer

12 VDC battery start Flex hose section at engine piping connections Output display in Kilowatts at operator’s station

Genset shall not have engine driven battery charging alternator. Genset starting batteries shall be charged by AC powered battery chargers.

The combination of standard warranty and extended warranty for the genset shall provide warranty coverage for a total of 5 years after delivery of the vessel to the Government at New Orleans.

Generator engine hull cooling water inlet shall be fitted with removable strainer plate. The generator cooling water inlet shall be a flush penetration on the hull and shall meet all manufacturer’s recommendations and guidelines for installation.

The generator engine shall have a separate dedicated cooling water intake system solely for the engine. The generator engine water intake system may not be used to provide water to any other components or systems.

The cooling water overboard discharge shall be visible to an operator while standing on the main deck.

b. AC Electrical

The AC electrical system shall be in accordance with USCG Subchapter J, and with ABYC Section E.

A single point ground shall be provided. All AC and DC cables shall be provided with a grounding conductor to provide a path for all equipment grounds back to the isolation ground bus in the switchboard and to the engine terminal (single point grounding).

Isolation of galvanic currents is required.

A ground fault detection system, (with ammeter) shall be provided on the switchboard.

Switchboard shall be located close to the pilots station.

No AC currents shall flow through the hull.

Duplex 120VAC 20 amp outlets shall be provided as follows:

Deckhouse interior - 10 Head - 2 Galley – 4 Bunk room – 4

Engine space - 4 (watertight) House exterior - 3 (watertight) one on each end and one on top of the house.

Tank spaces/Lazzarette – 1 each (watertight)

c. AC Equipment With Case Grounds

Case grounded equipment can provide alternative ground paths (to the single ground required in paragraph 24.b above).

In order to prevent alternative grounds, all case grounded equipment shall:

Be electrically isolated from the hull and house, or The case ground shall be removed and replaced with a ground conductor to the single ground point, such that there is no alternative ground path.

25. AC Lighting:

The AC lighting system shall consist of white LED fixtures for interior spaces, watertight white LED lights for the house exterior, and LED deck floodlights. Fixtures shall be provided as follows:

Deckhouse interior - 10, switched in pairs.

Head - 1 Bunk room - 2, one switch.

Engine Space – 4, with one over each engine and generator.

House exterior sides - 3 each side, one switch each side.

House exterior ends - 2 weathertight LED floods each end, 1 switch each end.

All tank and hull void spaces – 1 each space, splash tight.

26. Air Conditioning System - Heating and Cooling

Heating and cooling shall be provided for the crew spaces.

The heating system shall be capable of maintaining 70 deg. F temperature in all crew spaces with outside temperatures at 30 deg. F.

The cooling system shall be capable of maintaining 70 deg. F temperature in all crew spaces with outside temperatures at 105 deg. F. The cooling system shall be equipped with soft start for the cooling compressors, to prevent overload on the genset.

The contractor shall provide calculations showing the heating and cooling loads to be met by the HVAC system.

The contractor shall also provide calculations to identify duct sizing and airflow for each duct discharge and each heating/cooling unit.

In order to ensure even cooling and heating, duct discharges shall be distributed, with some discharges in the house overhead.

All ducting shall be rigid with smooth interior. Flexible ducting shall not be used.

Each air conditioner shall have a separate dedicated cooling water intake system solely for each individual air conditioner. The air conditioner water intake systems may not be used to provide water to any other components.

HVAC shall be provided by a vendor with service facility local to the New Orleans, LA area.

27. Shore Power:

A 120/240 VAC 50 amp shore power (240 VAC input power) system shall be provided.

One 75 foot shore power cable shall be provided. The shore power cable shall be stored on a manual wind cable reel mounted on the after bulkhead near the shore power receptacle.

The shore power shall comply with ABYC Section E.

The shore power system shall have a UL approved Isolation Transformer.

The shore power system shall provide power to the following:

AC receptacles AC lighting Galley Fixtures Battery Chargers Engine Room Fans Engine Block Heaters HVAC System

28. DC Electrical, Batteries and Chargers:

a. DC Electrical - The DC Electrical system shall meet the requirements of ABYC Section E.

In addition to the ABYC requirements, the following features shall be provided:

b. System Grounding - System shall be grounded type. Grounding and bonding shall be provided. All AC/DC cables shall be provided with a grounding conductor to provide a path for all equipment grounds back to the isolation ground bus in the switchboard and to the engine terminal (single point grounding). No DC currents shall flow through the hull.

c. Ground Fault Detection - A ground fault detection system (with ammeter) shall be provided for the DC system.

d. DC Equipment with Case Grounds

Case grounded equipment can provide alternative ground paths (to the single ground required in paragraph 32.b above).

In order to prevent alternative grounds, all case grounded equipment shall:

Be electrically isolated from the hull and house, or The case ground shall be removed and replaced with a ground conductor to the single ground point, such that there is no alternative ground path.

e. Battery Management – The system shall be provided with battery management switching that will allow the DC system to be powered by either of the engine starting battery banks, or by the “house” battery bank.

The DC system shall provide power for:

navigation lights navigation gear engines gensets steering pumps transducer strut system DC lighting

(2) DC console outlets computer rack DC power supply bilge pumps bilge alarms

All batteries shall be charged with AC chargers.

f. Batteries – Each main and genset engine shall be provided with sealed AGM marine starting batteries. The batteries shall be sized per the engine manufacturers’ requirements for starting above 32 deg. F. Batteries shall be located as low as possible and there shall be no interferences above the batteries which would prevent their quick and easy removal.

A third battery bank for the “house” battery system shall be provided with four group 31 size AGM marine deep cycle batteries.

g. Battery Chargers - Each battery bank shall be charged by a separate AC powered marine battery charger similar to Charles Chargers HQ 45Amp 9Q-24455HQ-A. Each charger shall have a separate dedicated 120 VAC circuit.

Chargers shall have the following features:

Settings for flooded, gel, AGM or lead-calcium batteries

Selectable two or three stage charging.

Battery Equalization

Auto-ranging input voltage compatible with generator power source

Temperature-compensated charging

Power factor corrected charging

Battery temperature sensor

Drip Proof housing.

UL Approved

29. DC Lighting:

The DC Lighting System shall consist of green LED dimmable fixtures for night operation.

Fixtures shall be provided as follows:

Deckhouse - 8 fixtures, each individually switched & dimmed.

Head and accommodation spaces - 2 fixtures each space, one switch & dimmer each space.

30. Propulsion & Steering Control System

a. Propulsion & Steering Control System

The contractor shall provide and install an integrated Propulsion & Steering Control System.

The system shall provide combined control of engines, gears, and steering.

The Propulsion Control System shall be powered by 12 VDC.

Propulsion Control Systems that are provided, warranted and serviced by the engine manufacturer are preferred.

The steering control system shall be electric/hydraulic, powered by 12VDC.

b. Propulsion & Steering Control System Operating Modes

The system shall provide three modes of control as follows:

Wheel and throttle lever control.

Non-Follow-Up Jog Lever Rudder Control.

Portable Tether Propulsion Control to include Rudder, Throttle and Gear controls.

The propulsion & steering system components, software and hardware shall be provided and installed as required to be fully operable in the three modes of control.

The controls for:

Wheel and throttle lever control.

Non-Follow-Up Jog Lever Rudder Control.

Shall all be located at the pilot’s station.

The Portable Tether Propulsion Control shall be stored in a receptacle at the pilot’s station so that the boat can be operated using this device while seated in the helm chair. The tether length shall be sufficient to allow operation of the tether control anywhere on the deck outside of the pilothouse.

c. Operating Mode Selection

The selector for the operating mode shall be located at the pilot’s station.

The mode selector shall provide acknowledgement indication showing that mode switch has occurred and the selected mode system has taken control from the de-selected mode.

31. Propulsion & Steering Control Power Source System

a. Power Source System

The contractor shall provide and install a Power Source System for the Propulsion & Steering Control System.

The Power Source System shall provide two independent sources of battery power for the Propulsion Control System.

The system shall provide automatic switchover between power sources in the event of failure of one power source, as well as an indicator to show which source is currently providing the power.

This indicator shall be on the operator’s console. The system shall provide user selectable switching of power sources in addition to the automatic switching capability.

The Propulsion Control Power Source System may be provided by either the engine manufacturer or the gear manufacturer. The provider of the Power Source System shall warrant the Power Source System in addition to the other components supplied by the provider, for the same duration as the other components.

b. Common Bonding and Common Potential

Propulsion System malfunction can arise if controls and sensors operate at different Voltage Potentials.

To prevent the possibility of Voltage Potential conflicts, the Power Source System shall be configured so that engine, gear and steering controls and sensors shall always be powered by the same battery bank source.

Switching between alternative power battery banks shall provide complete switch over of all power to engines, gears, and steering system.

The Power Source System shall provide bonding to a common ground point, such that all, Control System and Control Power System components are at the same potential.

32. Steering Hydraulic Systems

The steering hydraulic system shall be powered by two 120/240 VAC redundant hydraulic power units. Each unit shall have separate: reservoir, hydraulic oil cooler, and steering control valves.

The reservoirs shall be provided with fluid level sight glasses.

The steering hydraulic system shall be sized to provide 45 degree rudder travel Hard over to Hard Over to each side. The steering system shall be sized to provide rudder Hard Over to Hard Over time not exceeding 8 seconds at propulsion engine full power.

A steering hydraulics monitoring and alarm panel shall be provided at the operator’s station. The panel shall provide the following:

Power available for each of the two hydraulic pumps Run indication for each of the two hydraulic pumps Selector switch for the two hydraulic pumps Low fluid level alarm for each of the two hydraulic reservoirs.

Rudder Angle Indicator

33. Drawings for Propulsion & Steering Control System, and Power Source System

The contractor shall provide drawings for the Propulsion & Steering Control System, and for the Propulsion & Steering Control Power Source System.

The drawings shall provide the following:

a. Propulsion & Steering Control:

Propulsion & Steering Control System Diagrammatic Propulsion & Steering Control System Wiring Diagram (including all terminal blocks, and wiring sizes & types) Propulsion & Steering Control Block Diagram, showing all components

b. Propulsion & Steering Control Power Supply System

Power Supply System Diagrammatic Power Supply System Wiring Diagram, (including all terminal blocks, and wiring sizes

& types) Power Supply System Block Diagram, showing all components

c. Control System & Power Supply System Interface

System Interface Diagrammatic, showing all components of both systems System Interface Wiring Diagram, (including all terminal blocks, and wiring sizes & types) System Interface Block Diagram, showing all components

34. Noise:

Deckhouse interior noise levels shall not exceed the following criteria:

Top Speed - 75db, with maximum propulsion engine power and one genset.

Surveying - 72db, with 20% propulsion engine power and one genset.

Dockside - 69db, with no propulsion and one genset.

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

The contractor shall retain an Acoustic Consultant, experienced in marine applications to develop acoustic treatments required to attain the noise levels above.

All acoustic treatments installed shall be suitable for marine use on high speed vessels with high levels of vessel acceleration and vibration.

35. Coatings, Signage & Draft Marks:

a. Coatings

All exterior aluminum shall be sandswept clean (lightly blasted), pickled or acid bath cleaned as specified or approved by the paint system manufacturer.

The paint system selected by the contractor shall be submitted to the Marine Design Center for review prior to being applied to the vessel.

The selected paint system submission is to include the manufacturer, paint to be used, and thickness of each coat.

The proposed system is to be suitable for the marine salt air/water environment.

The paint system shall be environmentally compliant, in general, consisting of first an epoxy primer (one or more coats), then anti-corrosive coatings (one or more coats) and finally, finish coating (one or more coats).

The finish coat on the hull exterior above the waterline, the deck and other exposed parts of the vessel shall be gloss or hi-gloss epoxy, acrylic epoxy or waterborne acrylic.

The finish coat below the waterline shall be a Foul Release antifouling coating similar to Sherwin Williams Seaguard, shall be provided, up to 6 inches above the full load waterline.

Antifouling shall be red.

To the deck paint shall be added an environmentally compliant non-skid additive in the second to last coat.

A paint system, once chosen by the contractor and accepted by the COR, shall be rigidly complied with by the contractor with respect to all paints being produced by the same manufacturer, all paints being mixed and applied according to the manufacturer's directions and all paints being applied to the dry film thicknesses specified by the manufacturer.

All paints shall be applied according to manufacturer's directions and shall be applied with sufficient drying time between coats. Any heat-affected or damaged areas shall be cleaned to bare metal and re-coated with the entire system schedule.

Surface preparation and paint application shall be in strict compliance with the coating manufacturer's recommendations and shall be performed with the manufacturer's representative present.

The Contractor shall provide a written, signed document from the paint manufacturer's representative, clearly stating that the surface preparation, weather conditions (at the times of application), coating application and coating thickness for each vessel area meet the manufacturer's requirements for the coatings used and that the manufacturer warrants proper application of his coatings.

All painting of exterior surfaces below the main deck shall be done before the vessel is launched.

Contrasting colors shall be used for each following coat except for finish colors.

Thickness applied per coat may not exceed the paint manufacturer's recommended maximum thickness.

Colors shall conform to Federal Standard 595a(3) Colors Identification Numbers.

Color chips (3" x 5") may be procured from the Naval Publications and Forms Center, 5801 Tabor Road, Philadelphia, PA 19120 (215-697-3321).

The coloring schedule shall be as follows:

AREA COLOR

FS595 NUMBER

Hull Exterior ..................................................Black/17038 Deckhouse/Superstructure Exterior ...............Old Ivory/17855 Masts ..............................................................Old Ivory/17855 Decks .............................................................Haze Gray Housetop/Top of Aft Deck Cover ..................Haze Gray Deck Fittings ..................................................Yellow/13655 Hull Markings ................................................White/27880 Handrails ........................................................Black Bottom of Aft Deck Cover .............................Flat Black

b. Signage

Corps of Engineers Signage and labeling shall be provided on the hull.