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US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W912BU19R0016

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

NOTE:

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION: All contractors are required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before an award can be made.

Contractors can obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-10, “Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards,” contractors are required to report information on subcontract awards for all awards over $30,000.00. The contract shall follow the instructions and report the required information at https://www.fsrs.gov. The contractor is responsible for notifying its subcontractors that the required information will be made public.

VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting: Contractors with a contract of $150,000.00 or more are required by legislation (FAR 22.1310(b)) to file an annual VETS-4212 “Federal Contractor Veterans’ Employment Report” on their affirmative action efforts in employing veterans. Information on submitting your report may be obtained by calling 1-866-237-0275 or by accessing the following internet web site: http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm.

This solicitation is subject to the availability of funds.

In accordance with AFARS 5132.702(a)(ii), this is a high priority project with a high probability that the requirement will not be canceled, and will be funded in the FY in which it is advertised.

As such this requirement will be advertised prior to funding becoming available to the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers.

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

ALUMINUM SURVEY VESSEL

FFP

Planning, Scheduling, Engineering, Construction, Testing, and Delivery of a monohull aluminum survey vessel. Vessel shall be arranged with a single level house, propeller and shaft propulsion, and a survey transducer well in accordance with the scope of work.

TOTAL ITEM 0001AA-0001AB 1 VESSEL

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0001AA 1 Job

PLANNING, SCHEDULING, AND ENGINEERING

FFP

(The submittals required for “Planning, Scheduling, and Engineering� are listed in contract clause H02). This item is initiated only by a Notice To Proceed issued by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor may not start this item until he receives a Notice To Proceed for this item.

FOB: Destination

0001AB

0001AB 1 Job

CONSTRUCT, TEST AND DELIVER

FFP

One survey vessel (The submittals for “Construct, Test and Deliver� are listed in contract Clause H02). This item is initiated only by a Notice To Proceed issued by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor may not start this item until he receives a Notice To Proceed for this item.

FOB: Destination

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

INSERT LOCATION OF THE SHIPYARD WHERE THE WORK WILL BE PERFORMED:

The Government may reject an offer as non-responsive if it is materially and mathematically unbalanced as to price for any offered item or combination of offered items. An offer is unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices, which are significantly overstated for other work.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SCOPE OF WORK

C000 GENERAL

C001 MISSION STATEMENT

The New Orleans District (hereafter referred to as MVN) of the US Army Corps of Engineers is charged with maintaining navigable waterways in the Mississippi River delta and the Southwest Pass. In support of this mission, MVN has contracted the USACE Marine Design Center (hereafter referred to as MDC) to assist in the design and construction of an aluminum monohull hydrographic survey vessel.

C002 VESSEL OPERATION

The new survey vessel shall operate as a hydrographic survey platform for 95% of its operational time and as a side scanning platform for 5% of its operational time. The vessel shall be used overnight in emergency situations only. The vessel shall be capable of at least 25-30 knots in the full load condition (defined in Clause C155) at 85% engine rated power.

The vessel shall operate 2,000 hours per year. During operation, the vessel shall operate at the following speeds:

• Cruise speed (85% power) – 25% of time

• Low-speed surveying (20% power) – 5% of time

• High-speed surveying (80% power) – 60% of time

• Maximum speed (100% power) – 10% of time

Note that the maximum duration of transit at 100% power is 2 hours.

The vessel will be suitable for year-round operation, day and night, within 40 miles of shore. The vessel will be designed to withstand the ambient temperature range as stated by ASHRAE for New Orleans, LA, or as otherwise described in this specification.

C003 DESIGN STANDARDS

The vessel shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the latest edition and interpretations of the rules, regulations, requirements and standards of the Legislation, Regulatory Agencies and technical organizations listed as follows or as stipulated in the respective specification clauses.

• High Speed Craft Rules from one of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) NOTE: selected IACS rules shall become a contract design requirement)

• IACS Guide No. 47

• 40 CFR, Subchapter C, Part 89 – Protection of Environment: Control of Emissions from New and

In-Use Nonroad Compression Ignition Engines

• 40 CFR, Subchapter C, Part 94 – Protection of Environment: Control of Emissions from Marine

Compression Ignition Engines

• Intact stability requirements of 46 CFR 170.173 for open ocean operations

• Damage stability subdivision requirements of 46 CFR 171.070, Type II

• 46 CFR Part 28, 28.560 “Watertight and weathertight integrity”

• 46 CFR Part 28, 28.575 “Severe wind and roll”, for other than protected waters

• 46 CFR, Subchapter J - Electrical Engineering

• 46 CFR, Subchapter T – Small Passenger Craft

• U.S. Coast Guard, Navigation Rules and Regulations, International and Inland, COMDTINST

M16672.2D

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Publication No. EM 385-1-1 (2014), “Safety and Health

Requirements Manual.”

• The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP 0490), January 1998, “Industrial Standards for Hull Structural Penetration Design Criteria and Details.”

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Standards, Publication No. IEEE Standard 45-2002, “Recommended Practice for Electrical Installation on Shipboard.”

• Illuminating Engineering Society, “Recommended Practice for Marine Lighting”.

• National Electric Code (NEC).

• Environmental Criteria (Temperature): the vessel shall be designed in accordance with ASHRAE temperature standards.

• ASTM F1166

C006 VESSEL IDENTIFICATION

The vessel to be acquired through this solicitation has been assigned the following name and Marine Design Center project number:

MDC Project Number Vessel Name ...................................................................... TBD

C010 DEFINITIONS

The following definitions are applicable to phrases and acronyms used throughout this contract:

• ABS - American Bureau of Shipping.

• KO - Contracting Officer - A person with the authority to enter into, administer and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

• COR - Contracting Officer’s Representative - A member of the contract management and quality assurance team authorized by the Contracting Officer to perform certain administrative and managerial duties.

• GFE – Government Furnished Equipment - Equipment, materials or components furnished by the Government to the Contractor for installation in the vessel.

• MDC - Marine Design Center.

• OCMI – Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection

• QC - Quality Control. Quality Control is a function of the Contractor. Quality Assurance (QA) is a function of the Government.

• SNAME – Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

• USACE - United States Army Corps of Engineers.

• USCG – United States Coast Guard.

C025 CONTRACTOR QUALITY STANDARDS

A. GENERAL

The Contractor shall be responsible for the design and construction of a complete and functioning vessel.

Inspection by the Marine Design Center is for the purpose of verifying the proper function of the Contractor’s quality control measures and is not to be used as a substitute for control of quality by the Contractor.

Every effort shall be made during production planning to construct the vessel in an efficient sequence minimizing re-work and repair. Care shall be taken to assure the latest revisions of the Final Design plans are being used.

B. STRUCTURAL MATERIALS

Unless otherwise specified or noted on the contract drawings, all structural hull material shall be in accordance with the following specifications:

• Welding Materials - ABS “Approved Welding Electrodes, Wire-Flux and Wire Gas Combination.”

• Bolts, nuts and screws – ASTM A307-82, Specification for Carbon Steel Externally and Internally

Threaded Standard Fasteners.

• All aluminum plate and stiffeners in the hull shall be 5000 series.

• No welded 6000 series aluminum shall be used.

• 6000 series aluminum may be used if required welding is accomplished by friction stir welding only.

C. STANDARD PARTS AND MATERIALS

All articles, fittings, equipment, machinery, supplies, and materials used in the construction and outfitting of the vessel shall be new, of the highest grade, free from defects and imperfections, and be the standard product of reputable manufacturers, to the maximum extent practicable. Any material not specified shall be the best of their kind for the purpose intended. All items shall be suitable for coastal surveying applications and meet the latest requirements of standard specifications published by National Agencies. No salvaged materials shall be used in the work. Spare parts and service shall be readily obtainable.

D. WORKMANSHIP

All labor shall be especially skilled for each kind of work and under competent direction.

Where work of one trade joins, passes through, or is on other work, there shall be no discrepancy or misfit when completed. In engaging one kind of work with another, marring or damage of previously acceptable construction shall be cause for rejection. All parts of the vessel intended to join or bear upon other parts shall have complete and solid contact and shall fit together without excessive cold work during erection. All faying surfaces shall be painted and be clean and smooth before bolting up. Shims or liners shall not be used for the purpose of overcoming a bad fit.

All frames and longitudinal members, where applicable, shall be provided with limber holes and/or snipes of adequate size to allow water in bilges to flow to the lowest point of each compartment. Limber holes shall also be provided to allow for the passage of air in tanks. Limber holes shall be located at the plate edge.

Ends of outstanding flanges shall be cropped. Lighting holes may be punched or flame-cut and all edges shall have burrs removed.

All holes for machinery mounting bolts shall be drilled or punched; burning is not acceptable. Holes in members having sharp curvature shall be avoided.

All hull castings shall be machined or ground to bear solidly against the connecting structure.

E. WELDERS

All welding under this contract shall be done only by welders who have successfully passed qualification tests accepted by the American Bureau of Shipping or another regulatory agency acceptable to ABS. The Contractor shall bear the expense of conducting these tests and shall certify, by name to the Contracting Officer, welders who have successfully passed the prescribed tests and hold current, valid certifications.

The listed of certified welders shall be submitted during Phase I of the contract. The list shall include the employee’s name, certification(s) and date(s) of the most recent tests for each certification(s).

The Contractor shall require any welder to repeat these tests when in the opinion of the COR, the work of the welder indicates a reasonable doubt of their proficiency. In such cases the welder shall be re-certified as above if they successfully passed the retest; otherwise, they shall be disqualified until they have successfully passed the retest.

The Contractor shall maintain records of the individual welder’s certification during the course of the contract. The records are to be available for examination upon request of the Contracting Officer or their representative.

F. WELDING

All welding shall be in accordance with the current rules of the American Bureau of Shipping, except where stated otherwise. All welding equipment used on the work shall be of a modern type subject to close control. The electrodes used throughout the work shall be suitable for use with the parent metal at each weld, and be approved by ABS.

Welding procedures, as to direction, length, numbers and sequence of beads, shall be carefully planned to minimize lock-up stresses and distortion. Care shall be exercised to produce smooth even beads, especially on all exposed plating and fittings. Beads shall be ground where directed by the Contracting Officer or their authorized representative.

The Contractor shall employ appropriate welding procedures and grounding connections to preclude the possibility of anodic erosion of the hull after launching.

A detailed description of all welding procedures being employed in the construction shall be available to the Contracting Officer or their authorized representative.

G. INSTALLATION

Materials and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the approved recommendations of the manufacturer, and in compliance of this specification and the contract documents. The installation shall be accomplished by workmen especially skilled for each kind of work and under competent direction.

H. PLATE FAIRNESS

Plating shall be installed using proper welding procedures and sequences to ensure fair, undistorted plating panels.

The use of filler materials to surface unfair areas is not acceptable.

Maximum allowable plating distortion shall be as per IACS Guide No. 47.

I. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

All material, machinery and equipment shall be new, of current manufacture and suitable for the marine service intended. Spare parts and service shall be readily obtainable.

All material, unless otherwise specified in this specification or in the drawings, shall be of commercial quality to ASTM, ANSI, or SAE specifications.

During construction and before delivery, the Contractor shall be responsible for protection of all material, equipment, etc., intended for the vessel.

The overweight tolerance of members shall be within the limits defined by the specifications of the American Society for Testing and Materials.

All materials shall be free of imperfections due to manufacturing processes and from defects which adversely affect appearance or serviceability.

All plating shall be neatly cut, fitted and welded. All sharp edges or projections which constitute a personnel hazard shall be removed or ground smooth. All notches shall have a radius to prevent stress concentrations.

Where aluminum must be attached to dissimilar metals or between dissimilar alloys of aluminum, fasteners shall be of stainless steel of an approved design with insulation as required to eliminate metal to metal contact.

J. NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

All naval architecture shall be stamped by a certified naval architect with a professional engineer (PE) license.

C040 SCOPE OF WORK

A. CONTRACT INTENT

This specification contains the requirements for the construction of a small survey and passenger vessel and describes the essential features, functions, and arrangements of the design.

These specifications provide the Contractor with enough information to bid on the solicitation and develop a final design for construction.

The Contractor shall not be responsible for any design issues found in this solicitation. Should the Contractor find any issues with the engineering and design of this vessel as it relates to this solicitation, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the COR for resolution. If necessary, an appropriate contract modification will be developed to address the issue.

B. CONTRACT PHASES

After the contract is awarded, the services to be provided by the Contractor shall be structured and managed by the Marine Design Center, in the two phases as follows:

Phase I……Planning, Engineering & Scheduling Phase II………Construction, Testing & Delivery

During the Planning, Engineering and Scheduling Phase of the Contract, the Contractor shall prepare a “Final” Design of the vessel. The Final Design shall be based on this specification.

During the Construction Phase of the Contract, the Contractor shall construct the vessel, prepare “As-Built” drawings of the vessel, and test and deliver the vessel.

Please refer to Section H, Clause H02, Contract Submittals, of this Contract for an outline of the deliverables required in each phase of the contract.

During all phases of this contract, the Contractor is authorized to use the services of Subcontractors performing under their direction and supervision; however, the Contractor shall assume the full responsibility for the Subcontractors’ work.

C. DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION

Design and performance verification is required prior to construction in order to manage the Government’s risk.

The contractor shall provide design technical information and performance information for the purpose of design and performance verification. The contractor shall provide the following vessel design and performance information to the Government for review:

• Construction drawings, structural, mechanical and arrangement.

• Hull lines plan

• Construction Weight and CG estimate including weight and CG margins

• Vessel smooth water performance prediction at full load condition, including weight and CG margins, from

20% propulsion power to 100 % propulsion power, in 10% power increments..

• Vessel damage and intact stability calculations.

• Vessel structural calculations at the contract required design speed and wave height, including comparison to the specific regulatory rules applied.

The vessel design and performance information provided shall comply with the specification requirements of this contract. The vessel design and performance information as presented in the above required information shall become contract requirements.

It is recognized that some of the required information may be proprietary. The government will not use the information provided other than for the vessel under this contract.

D. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

The Contractor shall be required to complete a detailed design as described herein to achieve the certification requirements of this Contract.

The Contractor will be required to perform engineering and design such as development of structure and foundations, piping and cable routings, miscellaneous details, complete materials lists, purchase specifications, shop drawings, construction details, submittals to regulatory bodies, “As-Built” drawings, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and other engineering and technical development necessary to support their administration, operation, and production practices.

The Contractor assumes complete responsibility for constructing the vessel to meet the intent and requirements of this contract. Should the Contractor determine at any time that they are unable to fulfill those design responsibilities, they shall notify the COR immediately of the problem experienced and their proposed manner of correction.

E. REQUIRED DRAWINGS

Clause H13 contains a list with the minimum drawings required to be developed during the planning, engineering and scheduling phase of the contract in order to complete the final design. The requirements for developing the final design drawings are delineated in Section H, Clause H03, Design Requirements, with any specific requirements for structural, mechanical or electrical changes defined in their relevant contract clauses.

C100 SCIENTIFIC

C105 HULL GEOMETRY

A. PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS

The vessel shall be a monohull diesel-powered twin screw survey vessel designed for year round surveying operations. The vessel’s principal characteristics shall be as follows:

• Length (bow to transom) 48 to 52 feet (longer within this range is better)

• Beam (fender to fender) 15 to 17 feet (wider within this range is better)

• Maximum Design Draft 4.5 feet maximum (less draft is better) The vessel shall have a minimum cruise speed of 25-30 knots (faster is better) at 85% engine rated power and the full load condition, defined in contract Clause C150.

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

The vessel’s freeboard shall be suitable for open ocean operation.

The vessel shall have a flat single-level main deck.

The Contractor shall develop and submit a hull lines plan as 846-C105-01 HULL LINES to the COR during Phase I of the contract.

C115 WEIGHT ESTIMATE

A. WEIGHT & CENTERS OF GRAVITY CONTROL & MONITORING

The Contractor shall implement a careful weight estimating and monitoring procedure.

During Phase I, the Contractor shall develop a weight and centers of gravity estimate with details on the final equipment selected and purchased, and system/outfitting design developments. The weight estimate shall be submitted as drawing 846-C115-01 WEIGHT ESTIMATE.

During Phase II, the Contractor shall update the weight and CG estimate monthly to ensure no adverse trim conditions occur. The update shall reflect actual equipment location, quantity and location of piping and wiring runs, actual quantity and location of outfitting items, and any changes to the structural weight. The Contractor shall submit the final weight estimate update prior to tests and trials.

B. INCLINING AND DEADWEIGHT SURVEY

Upon completion of all work, and with the vessel in the lightship condition, the Contractor shall conduct an inclining test and deadweight survey. The inclining test shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM F 1321-14.

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all inclining weights, pendulum setups, support equipment and personnel at his own expense. The Contractor shall direct the inclining experiment, record all data and complete the inclining test report. The contractor shall notify the COR ten (10) business days prior to the experiment. The experiment results shall be submitted as drawing 846-D115-02 Incline Experiment Results.

C155 STABILITY INFORMATION BOOKLET

A. INTACT STABILITY

The vessel shall be capable of meeting the following parameters in all loading conditions:

• Sufficient propeller immersion to maintain full thrust.

• No trim by bow for any condition.

The intact stability criteria for this vessel are:

• 46 CFR 170.173 – for open ocean operation

The following loading conditions shall be evaluated for all trim, intact and damage stability calculations.

• Lightship Condition

• Arrival Condition (Burnt Out) – Crew & Effects, 10% Operating Fluids, 98% Waste Fluids, Ballast as necessary

• Departure Condition (Full Load) – Crew & Effects, 98% Operating Fluids, 10% Waste Fluids, Ballast as necessary

B. DAMAGED STABILITY

The Contractor shall prepare a damage stability analysis to verify that the vessel satisfies the following criteria:

• 46 CFR 171.070, Type II

• 46 CFR Part 28, 28.560 “Watertight and weathertight integrity”

• 46 CFR Part 28, 28.575 “Severe wind and roll” for other than protected waters

The following loading conditions shall be considered for all trim, intact and damage stability calculations.

• Lightship Condition

• Arrival Condition (Burnt Out) – Crew & Effects, 10% Operating Fluids, 98% Waste Fluids, Ballast as necessary

• Departure Condition (Full Load) – Crew & Effects, 98% Operating Fluids, 10% Waste Fluids, Ballast as necessary

Note: Operating Fluids are defined as fuel oil, lube oil, and potable water. Waste Fluids are defined as waste oil, oily bilge water, blackwater, greywater, and sewage.

Crew & effects are defined as the following:

• Crew - 2 persons @ 250 pounds each.

• Crew Stores & effects - 500 pounds

• Boat maintenance stores & equipment - 750 pounds

• Future Weight Growth – 1,000 pounds

• Survey Gear & UPS Power Supplies - 750 pounds

The vessel shall conform to single-compartment damage stability.

C. TANK CAPACITIES

All operating tanks (Potable Water, Fuel Oil) shall be filled to capacity for provisional acceptance at the Contractor’s facility.

The Contractor shall prepare the “As-Built” Tank Capacity Tables in 1” increments.

D. HYDROSTATICS

The Contractor shall prepare hydrostatics and curves of form at 3” draft increments.

E. PERFORMANCE PREDICTION

The Contractor shall prepare a vessel smooth water performance prediction at full load condition, including weight and center of gravity margins. This prediction shall be completed from 20% propulsion power to 100% propulsion power in 10% increments.

F. SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall prepare the above documents during Phase I of the contract and submit them to the COR as

846-C155-01 STABILITY INFORMATION BOOKLET.

The Contractor shall update the analyses above with the results of the incline experiment and submit the final trim and stability booklet as 846-D155-01 STABILITY INFORMATION BOOKLET.

C170 DRY DOCKING PLAN

A. GENERAL

The Contractor shall prepare a traditional blocking plan for the vessel, to be submitted during Phase I. The Contractor shall prepare structural calculations to determine the adequacy of this plan and submit them in addition to the blocking plan. The plan shall be developed using the contract hull form, weight and centers of gravity estimate, structural drawings, and other hull features that impact dry docking arrangements.

The plan shall show all major hull structure on the bottom, all hull penetrations, all hull cutouts, anodes, and other features which could interfere with the setting and shifting of the blocks. The plan shall include the vessel’s lightship and full load weight and centers of gravity. The plan also shall list the total amount of square foot coverage and the maximum load on the blocks.

The dry docking plan shall also include alternate blocking arrangements to allow for the servicing of all areas of the bottom of the vessel.

The Contractor shall use the results of the inclining experiment and the constructed hull form to update the calculations and prepare the “As-Built” Dry Docking Plan. The dry docking plan shall be submitted as 846-C170-01 Dry Docking Plan, with supporting calculations submitted as 846-C170-02 Dry Docking Plan Calculations. These shall be submitted during Phase I.

B. TRAVEL LIFT

The Contractor shall provide reinforcement to allow the vessel to be lifted via travel lift; sling locations shall be reinforced and clearly marked with weld bead and paint on the vessel near the hull deck intersection.

C. STERN LIFTS & PADEYES

The Contractor shall provide lifting eyes and reinforcement to allow the vessel in its full load condition to be lifted out of the water via crane. The lifting eyes shall accommodate two types of lifts: stern lifts and full vessel lifts. The stern lifts shall allow the stern of the vessel to be removed from the water, permitting access to the propellers, rudders, and shafting. The full vessel lift shall allow the entire vessel to be lifted clear of the water and set on the shore. A structural drawing of the lifting eyes shall be submitted as 846-C330-01 Lifting Padeyes during Phase I.

The lifting padeyes and their supporting ship structure shall be designed to withstand the minimum ultimate load of the attached rigging assembly, based upon allowable stresses taken with respect to the structure's material yield strength, as defined in the latest version of the ABS Guide for Certification of Lifting Appliances.

Padeyes shall be specifically analyzed for stresses due to axial tension on gross and net sections, shear stresses including those due to tear-out, in-plane and out-of-plane bending stress, bearing and combined stress. The shear stresses, including those due to tear-out shall not exceed 0.4Fy. The allowable bending stress shall not exceed 0.6Fy, for in-plane (strong axis) bending moment and 0.75Fy for out-of-plane (weak axis) bending moment, for solid rectangular sections. Allowable tension stress shall not exceed 0.6Fy on gross section and 0.5Fu on net section.

Interaction ratio sum of actual to allowable axial tension and bending stress ratios, shall be evaluated, their sum shall not exceed 1.0. Bearing stress shall not exceed 0.9Fy. Combined stress shall be calculated in accordance with Hencky-von Mises (HVM) criteria. HVM combined stress shall not exceed 0.75 Fy. Supporting calculations shall be submitted with the padeye drawing as 846-C330-02 Lifting Padeye Calculations during Phase I.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit a drawing of the rigging required to lift the vessel via crane for both stern and full vessel lifts. The stern lift shall incorporate two lines to one hook with a spreader bar; the full vessel lift shall incorporate four lines to one hook with a spreader bar. This drawing shall be submitted to the COR during Phase I as 846-C330-03 Rigging Arrangements. This arrangement will be suitable for the vessel in the full load condition and shall be updated to reflect the results of the incline experiment.

C180 NOISE CONTROL

Deckhouse interior noise levels shall not exceed the following criteria at any location:

• Top Speed - 78db, 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.

C185 TEST AND TRIALS

This vessel and its component parts shall undergo testing and trials in accordance with Section E, Clause E05, Trials, Tests and Demonstrations.

C200 ARRANGEMENTS

C201 GENERAL

A. MAIN DECK LEVEL

Deckhouse shall be single level with centerline control station and single survey station on the port side of the main level. Useable floor space shall not be less than 200 sq. Ft. Headroom shall not be less than 6 feet 8inches below the overhead grabrails in the deckhouse.

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. Doors shall swing forward.

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 survey station shall have one seat, forward facing.

One survey transducer well shall be provided for single-beam surveying. The well shall have a ¾” Lexan cover, fair with the hull. Details of the transducer well can be found in C470.

A tool box shall be provided in the deckhouse, located near the survey station.

B. HULL ARRANGEMENTS

A dedicated anchor locker space shall be provided to store 300 feet of rope & chain.

A dedicated lazzerrette space shall be provided to house the steering gear and other miscellaneous equipment.

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.

One two-person bunk room shall be provided. Bunks shall be minimum of 6’6” in length. Pullman berths do not satisfy the requirements of this specification.

A machinery room shall be located in the hull. Access into the machinery room shall be provided with a minimum hatch size of 18”x24”. Propulsion engines and generator shall be located in the machinery room. 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 genset shall be accessible and removable vertically aft of the deckhouse via a gas-assisted opening deck hatch or deck hatches, as delineated in Contract Clause C415.C. The machinery room shall have aluminum diamond plate flooring installed. Clear head room of 6 ft shall be maintained standing on this flooring to the lowest overhead projection. A minimum of 18” of clear space shall be provided around propulsion engines, marine gears, and generator.

A generator configured for one-side access may be mounted on bulkheads.

The galley shall consist of cabinet with counter, sink, electric cook top, microwave, dinette with seating for four, and a 4.5 cu.ft. refrigerator. All appliance and cabinet doors shall have an unobstructed swing for their doors.

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.

Except for an anchor locker space, all compartments shall have multiple methods of egress to prevent classification as a confined space.

C. SUBMITTALS

The contractor shall prepare and submit a general arrangement and an outboard profile for the vessel as drawing 846- C215-01 OUTBOARD PROFILE & GENERAL ARRANGEMENT during Phase I. The general arrangement shall contain views of the hull, the main deck level, and the house top.

C300 STRUCTURE

Vessel structure shall be in accordance with high speed craft rules from the selected IACS. Design shall be adequate for 25 knot speed in 6 foot significant wave height. If the design speed is greater, the structure shall be adequate for the identified design speed. The contractor shall identify the design speed in their proposal.

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.

C317 MASTS

A. 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.

In addition, the COR will provide a list of antennas to be installed on the house roof for survey equipment during Phase I.

The Contractor shall supply the halyard and along with two ball day shapes and one diamond day shape.

An arrangement of the pilothouse top and mast shall be provided with the general arrangement drawing (846-C215- 01).

B. 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. Additional clear space shall be provided for all equipment in C770.

C400 OUTFIT

C405 ANODES

A. GENERAL

The hull and running gear shall be protected by magnesium anodes. Anode size, number and locations shall be as required for operation in the water conditions present in Venice, LA and shall be in accordance with ABYC recommendations for two-year immersion.

C406 COATING SYSTEM

A. GENERAL

The contractor shall submit a paint schedule detailing the manufacturer, number of coats, and coat thicknesses as 846- C406-01 Paint Schedule during Phase I.

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.

An environmentally compliant non-skid additive shall be added to the deck paint 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/36270 Housetop ..................................................................... White/27880 Deck Fittings ............................................................... Yellow/13655 Hull Markings ............................................................. White/27880 Handrails ..................................................................... Black/17038

C410 HULL OUTFIT

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, faired to the hull at the ends.

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 3/8” inch nylon line, spliced onto the fender eye.

C415 DOORS, WINDOWS, HATCHES & MANHOLES

A. EXTERIOR DOORS

All exterior doors shall be weathertight dogged aluminum, similar to Freeman. All doors shall swing forward and shall be able to be locked in the open position with a holdback.

B. WINDOWS & 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.

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.

C. HATCHES, WATERTIGHT DOORS, & MANHOLES

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”. 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 genset.

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 complete genset, 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. Lift out bolted soft patches do not satisfy the requirements of this section.

C420 DECK FITTINGS

A. MOORING EQUIPMENT

Sampson Posts shall be provided for mooring. 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 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 3 wraps of 1-1/4 inch line. The round bar on the Sampson Posts shall measure 6” horizontally, on each side.

B. 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 shackle shall be provided in the anchor locker to secure the bitter end of the anchor rode to the vessel.

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.

C425 WALKWAYS, RAILINGS AND GRATINGS

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 in accordance with EM385-1-1. Note that the lowest tier of railing can be omitted in way of deck fittings per EM385-1-1. The deck edge railing shall incorporate two entrance swing sections, 36 inches in clear width, one each port and starboard near the stern.

A 48” opening shall be provided on stern centerline, with removable chain.

B. OVERHEAD GRAB BARS

Two rows of longitudinal overhead Grab Bars shall be provided on the deckhouse ceiling. The rows shall be located port & starboard 3 feet in from the house sides. The grab bars shall be of sufficient strength to support a man weighing 300 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.

C427 VERTICAL AND INCLINED LADDERS

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