WCC CB-ATON-S Technical Specification V2.0_DRAFT.pdf

Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Cutter Boats – Aids to Navigation – Small

(CB-ATON-S)

Technical Specification

Version 2.0

Prepared by:

Commandant (CG-9327)

United States Coast Guard MSN 7800 2703 Martin Luther King Junior Ave SE

Washington, DC 20593-7800

Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. DRAFT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

001 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

040 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

041 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

044 CB-ATON-S OPERATIONS

045 CB-ATON-S SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

051 ACCESS

073 NOISE AND VIBRATION

074 WELDING

075 MECHANICAL FASTENERS

076 RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY

077 SAFETY

078 MATERIALS

079 STABILITY AND BUOYANCY

082 INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT

083 SUPPLY SUPPORT

084 PACKAGING, HANDLING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

085 TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE (TDP) REQUIREMENTS

086 TECHNICAL MANUALS AND PUBLICATIONS

088 HUMAN SYSTEMS INTEGRATION (HSI)

089 FAMILIARIZATION TRAINING

090 QUALITY MANAGEMENT (QM)

092 VESSEL TESTING

095 FIRST ARTICLE TESTING

096 WEIGHT CONTROL, REPORTS, AND SCALE WEIGHING

100 STRUCTURE

102 TIGHTNESS

103 SHELL AND SUPPORTING STRUCTURE

114 HULL PROTECTION

120 STRUCTURAL BULKHEADS

131 DECKS

167 DOORS AND HATCHES

170 MASTS AND ARCHES

180 FOUNDATIONS AND BRACKETS

191 FLOTATION MATERIAL INSTALLATION

200 PROPULSION PLANT

252 PROPULSION CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEMS

261 FUEL SYSTEM

300 ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION

301 WIRING AND ELECTRIC CABLE

302 ELECTRICAL DESIGNATION AND MARKING

303 DC ELECTRIC GENERATING SOURCES

313 BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING

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320 ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

332 LIGHTING AND ILLUMINATION

400 COMMAND, CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION

401 RADIO FREQUENCY, TRANSMISSION LINES, AND CABLES

402 GROUNDING AND BONDING

403 ANTENNAS

407 EMI AND RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI) REDUCTION

410 CONTROL STATIONS AND DATA DISPLAY SYSTEMS

424 ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

436 ELECTRICAL ALARM, SAFETY, AND WARNING SYSTEM

441 COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

443 VISUAL AND AUDIBLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

444 AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS)

505 PIPING, HOSE AND VALVES

512 VENTILATION

526 SCUPPERS AND DECK DRAINS

529 BILGE DRAINAGE AND PUMPS

555 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

561 STEERING SYSTEM

581 ANCHOR AND HANDLING SYSTEMS

582 MOORING, TOWING, TIE DOWN, AND LIFTING FITTINGS

600 GENERAL OUTFIT

602 HULL, MECHANICAL DESIGNATION AND MARKING

612 HANDHOLD DEVICES

613 CANVAS AND COVERS

625 WINDSCREEN/WINDSHIELD

626 COLORS, COATINGS, AND FINISH

633 CATHODIC PROTECTION

634 DECK COVERING

660 SEATING

670 STOWAGE

910 BOAT TRAILER

LIST OF DELIVERABLES

LIST OF REFERENCED STANDARDS

LIST OF GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Technical Specification Cutter Boats ATON Small (CB-ATON-S) v2.0

001 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

001.1 General

001.1.1 This document establishes requirements for the construction, testing, delivery, and logistic support of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Boat Aids-to- Navigation-Small (CB-ATON-S).

001.1.2 The CB-ATON-S will be a trailerable cutter boat asset that is primary operated from Coast Guard Waterways Commerce Cutters (WLR, WLIC & WLI) performing a wide range of missions including Aids-to-Navigation (ATON), Search and Rescue (SAR), and Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE).

040 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

040.1 Meetings

040.1.1 General: The Contractor shall host meetings or be present at government meetings as required throughout the contract period.

040.1.2 Routine Status Meetings: The Contractor shall conduct routine status meetings with the USCG to review and discuss contract administration and technical issues over a USCG-provided teleconference line. These shall occur at the request of either the Contractor or the USCG, but not more frequently than weekly, or less frequently than monthly, unless otherwise agreed to by the Contracting Officer.

040.1.3 Formal Meetings: The Contractor shall deliver a written agenda to the Contracting Officer at least five working days prior to a formal meeting. Following conclusion of the formal meeting, the Contractor shall deliver written minutes to the Contracting Officer within five working days for acceptance and distribution.

040.1.3.1 The Contractor shall conduct a Logistics Conference per section 082.

040.1.3.2 The Logistics Conference shall also serve as the Contract Kickoff Conference.

040.2 Contract Problems

040.2.1 The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within five business days of actual or potential contract problems to establish an early dialogue between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer regarding:

040.2.1.1 The nature of the contract problem;

040.2.1.2 The date on which the contract problem arose and the date on which the contract problem was identified as such;

040.2.1.3 The anticipated direct and consequential effects of the contract problem upon the delivery schedule or completion of contract performance or the cost of performance of the contract;

040.2.1.4 Identification of any supplies or services which are or may be affected; and

040.2.1.5 The Contractor's recommended solution to the reported contract problem.

040.3 Data Deliverables

040.3.1 The Contractor shall develop, prepare, and submit required data as a contract deliverable.

The List of Deliverables provides an index with required delivery dates of the deliverables included in this contract.

040.3.2 Incoming data deliverables will be reviewed by the USCG for conformance with contract requirements. The USCG will inform the Contractor with one of two outcomes.

040.3.2.1 Accepted: The Contracting Officer communicates written acceptance of the submittal to the Contractor, meaning that the submittal meets contract requirements for content, quality, and quantity. The combination of the submittal and the Contracting Officer’s written acceptance constitutes the completed deliverable.

040.3.2.2 Not Accepted: The Contracting Officer communicates written non-acceptance of the submittal to the Contractor, along with the rationale. The Contractor must make the necessary changes to address the rationale and resubmit. The Contractor may seek clarification from the Contracting Officer, if desired. If the Contractor does not agree with the rationale for non-acceptance, the Contractor may resubmit the deliverable along with correspondence explaining their reasons for disagreement, and propose suitable alternatives.

040.3.2.3 Each data deliverable shall have a cover sheet that shall denotes the following information: Contract Name, Contract Number, Deliverable Name, Acceptance Date, Revision and Revision Date.

041 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

041.1 Definitions

041.1.1 Calm Condition – Seas less than 1 foot with winds less than 10 knots.

041.1.2 Faying Surfaces – Contacting surfaces or faces of two similar or dissimilar materials placed in tight contact to form a joint that may be able to collect moisture.

041.1.3 Idle Speed - When the engine is running at the minimum idle speed, the propeller is engaged and producing forward thrust.

041.1.4 Mean Time Between Overhaul (MTBO) – The manufacturer’s recommended number of operating/running hours before it requires overhaul.

041.1.5 Operate – The ability of the CB-ATON-S to transit and maneuver in any direction without damage to the boat’s structure or equipment while not causing harm to the crew.

041.1.6 CB-ATON-S and "the boat" – Refers to the USCG Cutter Boat Aids-to-Navigation, Small as defined in this Specification.

041.1.7 Propulsion System – System of systems that creates force leading to movement. In the case of the CB-ATON-S this includes the two gasoline outboard motors and the associated control and support systems to include fuel delivery, speed & directional controls, steering and performance sensors & displays.

041.1.8 Readily Accessible – Capable of being reached quickly in case of an emergency or if used on a regular basis, without difficulty, with minimal interference and without the need for hand tools.

041.1.9 Extended Ship Work Breakdown Structure (ESWBS) – Provided as GFI, this ESWBS is a method to integrate design, configuration, and logistics through a standard coding of the breakdown structure for aircraft carriers, submarines, surface combatants, and associated ship, boat systems. The first three numerals shall be used for this contract.

041.1.10 Watertightness Degree 1 – Shall be in accordance with ISO 12216 section 3.8.2.

041.1.11 Watertightness Degree 2 – Shall be in accordance with ISO 12216 section 3.8.2.

041.1.12 Watertightness Degree 3 – Shall be in accordance with ISO 12216 section 3.8.2.

041.2 Warranty

041.2.1 The Contractor shall provide a warranty program that covers all warranty labor, material, parts, shipping, and gas free certifications as required to effect warranty repairs.

041.2.2 The workmanship, performance, and operation of each CB-ATON-S and all installed systems shall be warranted by the Contractor against any defects or failures for a period from acceptance as shown below.

041.2.2.1 Two years of “stem-to-stern,” total boat warranty that includes all equipment, material, and components;

041.2.2.2 One year of total trailer warranty;

041.2.2.3 Two years on propulsion systems or 400 hours, whichever occurs sooner;

041.2.2.4 Two years on command, control, communications (C3) systems;

041.2.2.5 Three years on fendering; and

041.2.2.6 Five years on material and structural workmanship for hull, decks, other structures, and fuel tanks.

041.2.3 A Contractor warranty action shall be initiated no later than 48 hours after the Contractor has been notified of a warranty claim.

041.2.4 Unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer, all warranty claims shall be resolved within 30 days of submission.

041.2.5 For any warranty claims not expected to be resolved within 30 days of submission, the Contractor shall submit a Warranty Repair Plan prior to the 30 day point that identifies steps, scope, and schedule for resolution.

041.2.6 Warranties shall not be voided if properly trained government personnel effect repairs to meet mission requirements.

041.2.7 All commercial component warranties offered shall be passed through to the USCG.

Warranties that are passed through to the USCG will be managed and monitored by the Contractor.

041.2.7.1 The contractor shall submit all warranty registrations as required by equipment OEMs.

041.3 Warranty Management

041.3.1 The Contractor shall use the Coast Guard’s Fleet Management Information System (FMIS) (www.boatforces.com), or its successor system, to keep the USCG informed of all real time warranty information to include the following: Date of report of claim, Date of remediation, Parts affected, Nature of casualty, Action take, Intended actions for open claims, USCG boat number and USCG unit.

041.4 Non-Warranty Technical Support

041.4.1 The Contractor shall perform conditional technical support as required in the order.

Technical support may include analysis, studies, inspections, surveys, on-site casualty response, maintenance, upgrades, updates, and documentation updates as a result of configuration changes.

041.4.2 The Contractor shall provide interim technical support (e.g., troubleshooting, repair, installation) to cover the gap between initial asset deployment and development of organic USCG technical expertise. Support may include onsite visits.

041.4.3 The Contractor shall submit proposed travel and labor costs to the Contracting Officer for review. Written authorization from the Contracting Officer is required prior to incurring any travel and labor costs.

044 CB-ATON-S OPERATIONS

044.1 Concept of Operations

044.1.1 The CB-ATON-S will primarily be carried onboard the Waterways Commerce Cutters (WLR, WLIC, WLI). The primary mission for the CB-ATON-S will be Aids-to- Navigation (ATON). Secondary missions will include Search and Rescue (SAR), and Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE). The CB-ATON-S will be employed in varying sea conditions and weather conditions during daytime and nighttime operations.

044.1.2 The Aids-to-Navigation mission encompasses deploying, recovering (astern or side tow) and inspecting floating ATON such as small steel river buoys and servicing fixed ATON structures (replacing dayboards and lights, performing routing maintenance and equipment test, etc).

044.1.3 The CB-ATON-S shall be operated with a minimum complement of two (2) – a coxswain, and a crewmember. Total personnel capacity shall be a minimum of six (6), including crew.

044.1.4 When used as a SAR platform, the CB-ATON-S shall be capable of conducting standard search patterns for vessels or persons in the water utilizing installed electronics systems and crew lookouts.

044.1.4.1 The boat shall also be capable of being used in debris strewn water or in other adverse conditions during a natural disaster.

044.1.4.2 The CB-ATON-S shall provide the crew with the capability to reach down in the water and retrieve a person or object with two (2) crewmembers.

044.1.4.3 The CB-ATON-S shall provide for unassisted self-recovery of able-bodied crewmembers from the water.

044.1.5 The CB-ATON-S shall be capable of coming alongside or pushing its bow up against other vessels, marine platforms, and aids to navigation (including buoys and fixed aids) in order to transfer or retrieve personnel and cargo without damaging the boat, other vessel, platforms or aids. Typical transfers include providing a crew member for onboard assistance, providing the P6 dewatering pump, or moving an injured person in a Stokes litter with flotation kit assembly and ballast weight from one boat to another.

044.1.6 The CB-ATON-S shall be able to transport personnel and ATON equipment as necessary to conduct missions. The requirement necessitates rugged construction to handle the equipment being carried and the ability to be beached in order to transfer personnel and equipment ashore.

044.1.7 The coxswain is the person responsible for the primary operation of the CB-ATON-S.

The coxswain’s responsibilities include steering, propulsion controls, course keeping, and overall command of the CB-ATON-S. The crew assists the coxswain in safe navigation, operating the radios and electronic navigation equipment, and conducting all mission-related activities.

044.1.8 The CB-ATON-S shall be capable of being hoisted to and from the cutter by a single point davit on either the port or starboard side of the cutter. Onboard the cutter, it will be secured in a cradle.

044.1.9 The CB-ATON-S shall be capable of being transported over the road with a dedicated trailer.

045 CB-ATON-S SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

045.1 Parent Craft Requirements

045.1.1 The CB-ATON-S shall be a mature, proven design. A parent craft with modifications in material, arrangements, or dimensions could satisfy the requirement of this Specification.

045.1.1.1 The CB-ATON-S design in terms of the hull form shall be directly traceable, at a minimum, to one boat of the same design, or same family of designs, with a minimum of two years of commercial or Government service.

045.2 Speed and Range

045.2.1 Speed - The CB-ATON-S shall be capable of sustaining a speed of at least 25 knots in calm water in the Performance Weight Condition.

045.2.2 Range - The CB-ATON-S shall be capable of traveling 50 nautical miles (NM) (Threshold) / 80 nautical miles (NM) (Objective) at 15 knots with a 10 percent fuel reserve, starting from the Performance Weight Condition.

045.3 Operating Environment

045.3.1 Employment - The CB-ATON-S shall be capable of employment at any time day or night, and will be operated in rivers, inland waters, coastal waters and other waters subject to the jurisdiction of the USCG.

045.3.1.1 The CB-ATON-S shall be capable of operating in both salt and fresh water. The CB- ATON-S will normally be kept in the cradle onboard a Waterways Commerce Cutter, but may be trailered for maintenance, storage and some operations.

045.3.1.2 The CB-ATON-S shall be capable of being stored in the water moored to a dock or pier for short periods of time.

045.3.1.3 The CB-ATON-S shall be compatible with a cradle conceptually similar to that shown on USCG Drawing FL-2605-040 Universal Boat Cradle.

045.3.2 Sea Height & Winds - The CB-ATON-S shall have the ability to remain upright, maintaining stability, flotation, structural, and watertight integrity in significant wave heights up to 4 feet combined with 20 knot winds.

045.3.2.1 The CB-ATON-S shall be able to operate in significant wave heights up to 3 feet combined with 15 knot winds.

045.3.3 Water Temperatures - The CB-ATON-S shall be capable of being operated continuously in water temperatures ranging from 28 degrees (minimum) to 95 degrees (maximum) Fahrenheit.

045.3.4 Air Temperatures - The CB-ATON-S shall be capable of being stowed continuously and operated continuously in air temperatures ranging from -10 degrees (minimum) to 105 degrees (maximum) Fahrenheit.

045.4 Maneuvering and Seakeeping

045.4.1 The CB-ATON-S shall be dynamically stable up to the maximum speed, with loading conditions from the Full Load Weight to the Performance Weight. It shall show no signs of oscillatory or non-oscillatory instabilities such as porpoising, chine walking, high speed roll, or bow steering.

045.4.2 The CB-ATON-S shall be safe and controllable up to maximum speed, at loading conditions from Full Load Weight to the Performance Weight. Safe and controllable operation shall constitute operation where boat orientation, motions, and accelerations do not pose a hazard to the crew or passengers and the required course can be maintained.

045.4.2.1 The CB-ATON-S shall be capable of completing the Quick Turn Test and Avoidance Line Test outlined in ABYC H-26 Powering of Boats, at all speeds up to maximum speed.

045.4.3 The astern performance in calm conditions shall be such that the CB-ATON-S can be maneuvered in reverse at up to one-third of the rated engine horsepower on a straight course and perform backing turns to port and starboard.

045.4.3.1 No evidence of deck or cockpit flooding shall be evident under the conditions of this paragraph.

045.4.3.2 During this evolution, the steering mechanisms shall be fully operable from hard left to hard right with no damage or necessity for excessive force by the coxswain.

045.5 Motion and Acceleration Limits

045.5.1 Structure, equipment, machinery, and outfit shall be operable in, and remain undamaged by, the motions and accelerations resulting from operation in sea states and operating speeds up to the limits defined in the Speed and Range, 045.2, and Operating Environment, 045.3.

045.6 Towing

045.6.1 The CB-ATON-S shall be capable of towing a variety of craft of similar displacement and weight, astern or alongside, up to the limits defined in Operating Environment, 045.3.

045.6.2 The CB-ATON-S shall be capable of towing 4th and 6th class steel hulled buoys, as described in the Aids To Navigation Manual, COMDTINST M16500.3 (series).

045.6.2.1 The CB-ATON-S shall be capable of simultaneously towing two 4th class steel hulled buoys alongside or astern at a speed of 8 knots in bow-on currents up to 5 knots, in the Performance Weight Condition (threshold) / Full Load Condition (objective). The typical towing arrangement for buoys alongside is shown Figure 1:

Figure 1– Towing Buoy Alongside

045.6.3 While towing astern or alongside the CB-ATON-S shall be stable and capable of maneuvering and maintaining a steady course.

045.7 Damage Control

045.7.1 As a multi-mission USCG asset, the CB-ATON-S will be required to perform in a wide range of conditions. The following shall be applicable for the CB-ATON-S:

045.7.1.1 Flooding: The CB-ATON-S shall have the ability to identify and withstand flooding caused by component failure, hull damage. Flooding is defined by all internal spaces freely communicated with the sea simultaneously. This includes an alarm system, a bilge system to remove water, and an ability to remain positively buoyant.

045.7.1.2 Fire: The CB-ATON-S shall have installed portable extinguisher(s) in accordance with section 555.

045.8 Annual Hours of Operation and Mission Profile

045.8.1 The CB-ATON-S shall be designed to operate at a planned 200 hours per year.

045.9 CB-ATON-S Construction

045.9.1 The Contractor shall construct the CB-ATON-S in compliance with the contract requirements. The configuration of all CB-ATON-S’s shall be the same unless the change implementation is approved otherwise by the Contracting Officer.

045.9.2 Equipment, machinery, and materials shall be suitable for operating in the marine environment.

045.9.3 The Contractor shall comply with all Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) installation instructions of components unless there is a conflict with the CB-ATON-S contract requirements in which case the Contracting Officer will determine a resolution.

045.9.4 Unless otherwise provided for in the contract requirements, supplies, including material, components, outfit, and machinery installed in the CB-ATON-S shall be composed of previously unused components and procured specifically for the CB-ATON-S.

045.10 Principal Characteristics

045.10.1 The CB-ATON-S shall meet the following principal characteristics:

045.10.1.1 Length, overall (maximum, outboard motors lowered to the operating position, including appendages and fendering): 21 feet, 0 inches;

045.10.1.2 Beam, overall (maximum, including appendages and fendering): 8 feet 6 inches;

045.10.1.3 Draft, static (maximum, outboards up in the trailer/cradle position): 1 foot 0 inches;

045.10.1.4 Height (maximum, on trailer): 12 feet 6 inches;

045.10.1.5 Weight (maximum, Hoisting Weight Condition): 3,000 pounds

045.11 General Arrangements

045.11.1 The CB-ATON-S shall have the deck space configured to allow adequate passage around the boat to perform all missions with minimal obstacles and snag hazards.

045.11.2 The CB-ATON-S shall be configured for launch and recovery from a single-point davit system with the use of a lifting sling, capable of hoisting near level with the bow above the stern.

045.11.3 The CB-ATON-S shall have 50 square feet (Threshold) / 70 square feet (Objective) of continuous open deck space, with arrangements to support the following activities:

045.11.3.1 Accommodate 500 pounds of cargo and equipment;

045.11.3.2 Transfer portable rescue and assistance equipment such as the P6 dewatering pump or a stokes litter;

045.11.3.3 Recovery of persons or objects from the water by no more than two crew members;

and

045.11.3.4 Allow the servicing of fixed and floating aids to navigation.

045.11.4 The CB-ATON-S shall have a center (threshold) or side-mounted (objective) console which is large enough for the coxswain and one crew member to sit side by side behind the console.

045.11.4.1 The console shall incorporate all necessary controls, displays and switches necessary for safe operation.

045.11.5 The CB-ATON-S shall have a removable and collapsible awning/covering with a bimini top style construction, to protect the crew and passengers from the sun and moderate rain.

045.11.5.1 The awning/covering shall be suitable for use in relative wind speeds, in any direction, up to 35 knots.

045.11.5.2 When collapsed, the mounting points shall be positioned to allow free movement of crewmembers working over the side of the vessel.

045.11.5.3 The system shall be compatible with launch and recovery from the cutter and not interfere with hoisting straps or tag-lines.

045.11.5.4 Removing and collapsing the awning/covering shall be accomplishable by a single person, without hand tools.

045.11.6 The CB-ATON-S shall have two combination bolster / seats, for the coxswain and one crew member, aft of the console. Additional seating for four personnel shall be provided.

045.11.7 The CB-ATON-S shall have an integrated forward storage locker, the top of which is a deck the same height as the gunwales and suitable for personnel boarding and disembarking from the bow.

045.11.7.1 The forward locker shall be watertightness degree 2.

045.12 Service Life

045.12.1 The CB-ATON-S and trailer shall have a service life of 15 years.

045.12.2 The propulsion system equipment shall have a mean time between overhaul (MTBO) of no less than 1,000 hours.

051 ACCESS

051.1 General

051.1.1 Access shall include physical and visual access for personnel while using tools and equipment while wearing PPE in accordance with ASTM F1166-21, Table 54.

051.1.2 The CB-ATON-S shall have sufficient of accesses to provide for all routine maintenance.

Access to compartments containing equipment, machinery, or spare parts shall be provided to facilitate their maintenance and removal with hand tools without disassembling the component.

051.1.2.1 Access shall be arranged to be clear of piping, wireways, ducts, and other obstructions.

051.1.2.2 Routine maintenance done on a daily basis or underway, such as dipsticks, and strainers, shall be located so they are readily accessible to the crew.

051.1.3 The CB-ATON-S shall have sufficient accesses to provide compartment inspection for damage control while underway without the use of tools.

051.1.4 Access shall be provided to bilge areas.

051.1.4.1 Bilge access points shall provide access to the lowest point of the bilge to ensure it can be reached for maintenance, checked for water content, completely dewatered, and wiped clean of any residue.

051.1.5 Access to fuel tanks, fuel hoses, and fittings shall be provided for repair and maintenance without removing any permanent structural component.

073 NOISE AND VIBRATION

073.1 General

073.1.1 The boat and all boat components including outfit items shall be free of vibration that could damage the boat structure, machinery, or systems, endanger boat personnel, or interfere with operation or maintenance of boat machinery and systems.

073.1.1.1 No structural component or equipment shall exhibit a natural frequency between 70 and 140 percent of driving vibrations of the propulsion system, including, but not limited to engine firing rate or propeller blade passage rate.

073.1.2 If materials are used for sound attenuation, they shall:

073.1.2.1 Not hinder inspection of the interior hull and hull structure;

073.1.2.2 Be resistant to absorbing any type of liquid or vapors;

073.1.2.3 Be incapable of outgassing harmful or noxious substances over the boat life-cycle and with exposure to high environmental temperatures;

073.1.2.4 Not cause any corrosion to the hull material; and

073.1.2.5 Be noncombustible.

073.1.3 Selection of resilient mountings and the mounting arrangement shall prevent component damage under all boat motions.

074 WELDING

074.1 General

074.1.1 Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualifications shall be completed and maintained in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) D1.2 Structural Welding Code – Aluminum for all intended work to be performed. This data shall include:

074.1.1.1 All WPS applicable to the contract, along with a summary list and current revision dates.

074.1.1.2 Welder certification documentation, including at a minimum welder name and WPS(s) certified to perform.

074.1.1.3 Welder continuity documentation which provides proof of proper certification maintenance.

074.1.1.4 Supporting PQRs.

074.1.2 WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications shall be made available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

074.1.3 It is the responsibility of the Contractor to perform fabrication/erection inspection and testing. It shall be performed as necessary prior to assembly, during assembly, during welding, and after welding to ensure that materials and workmanship meet the requirements of the contract.

074.1.4 The USCG, at its discretion, will verify that materials and workmanship meet the requirements of the contract. This will be performed in a timely manner to avoid production delays.

074.2 Code

074.2.1 All welding, brazing, and related procedures (joint design, joint strength calculations, edge preparation, fabrication, and records) shall be in accordance with AWS standards, except as specifically directed herein.

074.2.2 All recommendations and information in AWS D3.7 (series) Guide for Aluminum Hull Welding shall be followed.

074.3 Nondestructive Inspection

074.3.1 All individuals performing visual inspections shall be certified to one of the following requirements: AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector or Certified Welding Inspector program.

074.3.2 Inspection shall be in accordance with AWS B1.11 – Guide for The Visual Examination of Welds. Lighting requirements shall be in accordance with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section V – Nondestructive Examination.

074.3.3 Prior to welding, the welder or a qualified inspector shall visually inspect joint preparation, fit-up, and cleanliness.

074.3.4 Inspection of completed welds shall be accomplished after slag removal and with the weld in the final surface condition.

074.3.5 The visual inspection standards for acceptance of welds shall be in accordance with AWS D1.2, Structural Welding Code, - Aluminum, Section 5, Part D, Paragraph 5.14.

074.3.6 All nonconforming welds found through visual welding inspection (VT) shall be repaired.

074.4 Restrictions

074.4.1 The Contractor shall not use Gas Metal-Arc Welding using short circuiting arc transfer technique for welds in structure greater than 0.25 inch material thickness, unless the process and application are specifically approved by the Contracting Officer.

075 MECHANICAL FASTENERS

075.1 General

075.1.1 All mechanical fasteners shall be made of 316 series stainless steel except as otherwise noted. Where 316 stainless steel mechanical fasteners are not strong enough for the application (e.g., securing propulsion machinery to its foundations) higher strength materials may be used. Unique mounting fasteners not made of stainless steel that are provided with OEM equipment may be used when not exposed to saltwater or saltwater spray. 304 series stainless steel fasteners are allowed in certain applications when 1) the fastener is not available in 316 stainless steel and 2) when approved by the Contracting Officer.

075.1.2 No mechanical fasteners shall be directly threaded into aluminum alloys.

075.1.2.1 316 Stainless steel helical coil inserts or 316 stainless steel pressed-in threaded inserts shall be used when direct threading is required. Inconel is an acceptable substitute for 316 threaded inserts in wet/exterior environments. Aluminum rivet type threaded inserts may be used for deck (cockpit sole) panels.

075.1.3 Direct attachment of alloys containing copper to aluminum is not permitted.

075.1.4 Where nuts will become inaccessible after assembly of the CB-ATON-S, nuts shall be captured to allow re-assembly and prevent loosening of fasteners due to shock and vibration.

075.1.5 All Contractor supplied nuts shall be self-locking of the plastic insert type or all metal locking nuts of distorted type to prevent loosening of fasteners due to shock and vibration, except for blind applications.

075.1.5.1 Self-locking mechanical fasteners shall not be used in blind applications.

075.1.6 All the Contractor installed mechanical fasteners with nuts shall extend past the nut by one thread at a minimum but no more than one diameter of the fastener.

075.1.7 Mechanical fasteners in deck traffic areas shall be flush or rounded (i.e., buttonhead fasteners) to eliminate tripping hazards.

075.1.8 Rivets shall be limited to non-structural applications that would not need to be removed for routine inspections, bilge access, maintenance, or repair of equipment.

075.1.8.1 Rivet material shall be the same as the material it is being installed into.

076 RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY

076.1 General

076.1.1 To maximize supportability, equipment and components shall not be a model near the end of its production life unless approved by the Contracting Officer or specifically required by this specification.

076.1.2 Routine maintenance, including engine parts change-out, shall be accomplishable by USCG personnel without the need for specialized OEM training.

077 SAFETY

077.1 Production Safety and Accident Prevention

077.1.1 The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which shall safeguard government personnel while exposed to Contractor operations and activities.

077.2 Spray Shields and Protective Covers

077.2.1 Protective guards or shields shall be installed to prevent the crew from accidentally contacting exposed rotating equipment.

077.2.1.1 Protective guards and shields for exposed rotating equipment shall be removable and only removable by the use of hand tools. Propulsion propellers are excluded from this requirement.

077.2.2 If expanded metal is used as the guard or shield material, the holes shall be no more than 3/8 inch in diameter or 3/8 inch square.

077.2.3 Protective guards, jacketing, or shielding shall be provided wherever persons or gear might come in contact with exposed high surface temperatures of any equipment or system that exceeds 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

077.2.4 Protective covers and/or shields shall be placed on Contractor installed piping, tubing, and removable hose connections that contain flammable fluids under pressure.

077.3 Protection of Equipment, Piping and Cabling from Damage

077.3.1 Protective covers or sheathing shall be provided to protect exposed piping, tubing, hoses, electrical, or electronic cables subject to mechanical damage or physical damage by the crew during operations, inspection, and maintenance.

077.4 Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)

077.4.1 The Contractor shall provide a list of each hazardous material used in the construction of the CB-ATON-S and used to conduct maintenance listed on the 500 hour MSML, in accordance with the latest version of FED-STD-313F. The associated Safety Data Sheet (SDS) shall be available to provide to the government, upon request.

077.4.2 The Contractor shall also provide a SDS for any other material deemed by a designated USCG technical representative as potentially hazardous and requiring safety controls.

078 MATERIALS

078.1 General

078.1.1 This section specifies the minimum material standards and dissimilar metal restrictions.

Material requirements stated in other sections of this contract, which are in excess of the requirements of this section, shall have precedence over the requirements of this section.

078.1.2 Material certifications shall be maintained by the Contractor and available upon request from the Contracting Officer.

078.1.3 The CB-ATON-S shall be constructed of materials suitable for a marine environment.

Particular attention shall be paid to strength, fatigue resistance, impact resistance, ultraviolet light resistance, corrosion resistance, consequences of material failure, and repairability.

078.1.4 When materials are referred to in this contract without further identification, they shall conform to the following materials, as applicable.

078.2 Aluminum

078.2.1 Tube: ASTM B221 (Extruded) 5086-H111 or 5083-H112, ASTM B210 (Drawn) 5086- H32

078.2.2 Plate and Sheet: ASTM B928-15 Alloy 5086- H116 or H321 or Alloy 5456- H116 or H321 or 5083-H116 or H321

078.2.3 Shapes: ASTM B221 (Extruded) Alloy 5086-H111 or H112 or 5083-H111 or H112 or Alloy 5456-H111 or H112

078.2.4 Alloy 5052 of SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/8 may be used for non-welded sheathing, expanded aluminum and trim for a thickness less than 1/8 in.

078.2.5 Alloy 6061-T6 of ASTM B241 or B221 may be used for pipes and/or tubes as structural components and handrails/hand holds, and for cleats and other machined hardware. If so used, allowable stresses shall be based on the zero temper condition.

078.2.6 Items of trim and outfit such as castings, handrails and hardware items may be alloy 6063 or alloy 6061 of ASTM B221 or alloy 356.1, 356.2 or A356.2 of ASTM B179.

078.3 Stainless Steel

078.3.1 Wrought: AISI 316, AISI 316L, AISI 302, AISI 312, or AISI 304

078.3.2 Pipe or Tubing: ASTM A312 or ASTM A269, Grade 316L, 321 or 347

078.3.3 Bars & Shapes: ASTM A276/A276M Grade 316L

078.3.4 The following shall be applicable wherever stainless steel is used:

078.3.4.1 For welded fittings, couplings, etc. on the interior and exterior of the boat above and below the waterline of the hull that is exposed directly to sea water or for all applications on the weather decks unless stated elsewhere in this contract stainless steel 316L shall be used.

078.3.4.2 For non-welded applications where direct contact with sea water or spray is possible, stainless steel 316 shall be used.

078.3.4.3 For interior, non-welded applications where exposure to sea water is not anticipated, including the inside of hatches stainless steel 302 or 304 may be used.

078.3.5 For underwater appendages, if an application requires high strength, ASTM A240/A240M S32205 duplex stainless steel may be used.

078.4 Flotation Material

078.4.1 Flotation material used to meet the buoyancy requirements shall be closed cell resilient foam compliant to all requirements of 33 CFR 183.114 (regardless of location in the boat) and the flammability requirements of 49 CFR 571.302. Foam may be either expanded and consolidated bead type or continuous type per Commercial Item Description A-A-59135 Class 1 or 2, or Commercial Item Description ID A-A-59136 Class 1 or 2, Grade A and C Type I. Polystyrene and blown in place polyurethane foams do not meet this requirement.

078.5 Miscellaneous Requirements

078.5.1 Wood in any form shall not be used.

078.5.2 Materials that contain asbestos and refractory fiber materials (also termed ceramic fiber and aluminum-silica material) shall not be used.

078.5.3 Valves, fittings, and other components containing copper alloys shall not be used, except for electrical wiring or items enclosed within OEM equipment. Bronze may be used for a duplex sea strainer, however, it shall be isolated from other piping by the use of hose and from the structure per paragraph 078.6.

078.5.4 Bedding compounds such as polysulfide and polyurethane sealants may be used above and below the waterline. Where waterproof adhesive bonds are required, a polyurethane compound shall be used.

078.5.5 Material containing hexavalent chromium shall not be used.

078.6 Electrolytically Dissimilar Metals and Corrosion Protection

078.6.1 Direct contact of electrolytically dissimilar metals is prohibited. Electrolytic corrosion shall be prevented by insulating dissimilar materials from each other.

078.6.2 Direct contact between aluminum alloys and porous material, pockets, crevices, and joints that can retain moisture is prohibited.

078.6.2.1 Aluminum alloy surfaces intended for contact with porous material shall be coated in accordance with paragraph 631.

078.6.2.2 Joints and crevices shall be sealed with one part polyurethane caulking compound.

078.6.2.3 Pockets too large to be caulked shall be coated.

078.6.3 Graphite (lead) pencils shall not be used to mark uncoated aluminum. Grease pencils and other possible sources of hydrogen contamination shall not be used on aluminum prior to welding.

078.7 Toxic Products and Safety

078.7.1 Paint, insulation, adhesives, or other items containing materials or components that would give off noxious fumes at any temperature below 203 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be installed or applied on hull structural materials. For paints and adhesives, this requirement applies after drying or curing is complete.

078.7.1.1 One-part polyurethane coating systems, caulking, and adhesive materials (moisture-cured or heat-cured) may be used, such as 3M 5200, Sikaflex 291, and Boatlife Life Caulk. Fully-cured two-part coating systems may be used to provide protection from UV radiation and abrasion.

078.8 Mercury Exclusion

078.8.1 Mercury, either undiluted or in a solution as low as one part per million, will cause severe corrosion to aluminum. The Contractor shall not install equipment containing mercury on the boat, and shall not use equipment containing functional mercury, including fluorescent lights, aboard the boat during construction or testing.

079 STABILITY AND BUOYANCY

079.1 General

079.1.1 The CB-ATON-S shall meet the stability and buoyancy requirements of ISO 12217- 1:2015, Small Craft – Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization, Category C, Option 4, and shall be a fully enclosed boat in accordance with ISO 12217-1, paragraph 3.1.6.

079.1.1.1 This option requires flotation elements in accordance with ISO 12217-1 paragraph 6.8, Annex F, and Annex G.

079.1.1.2 Only low-density material shall be used to satisfy ISO 12217-1 paragraph 6.8 and level flotation tests in Annex F.

079.1.1.3 The ISO 6185-3 method to determine flotation requirement and level flotation tests shall not be applicable as the CB-ATON-S is not an inflatable or a rigid-inflatable boat.

079.1.2 The weight of crew and passengers shall be 220 pounds per person for all ISO 12217-1 requirements 6.1 through 6.3 and 6.8 in accordance with paragraph 096. This means that the test weights of 6CL in F.3.1 and in F.4.1 shall be increased by the ratio of 100 kg / 75 kg (100CL + miscellaneous as defined in Table F.5 Note “a”) respectively.

079.2 Trim and List Limits

079.2.1 The CB-ATON-S shall not trim down by the bow or list more than five degrees in the static condition in the performance weight condition.

079.2.1.1 Ballast shall not be used to achieve this requirement.

079.2.2 The CB-ATON-S shall not heel more than two degrees relative to the static condition at all speeds when running in calm conditions at the performance weight condition.

079.3 Operational Requirement for Stability

079.3.1 The Contractor shall incorporate into the stability calculation the following operational requirements for the CB-ATON-S:

079.3.1.1 Recovering Person in Water - Two crew members will be on board for the recovery operation with both crew members reaching into water (on the same side) to safely retrieve a person in water. For calculations, the weight of a crew member is 220 pounds each, and the weight of the person in the water is 300 pounds. During the recovery operation, the CB-ATON-S shall be stable, having a positive metacentric height, and the gunwale shall not be submerged. The recovery location on the boat shall be centered around midship, on the side (port or starboard) which generates the largest angle of heel.

082 INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT

082.1 Logistics Conference

082.1.1 The purpose of the logistics conference is to review the contract deliverables, the supply support requirements, the development of the Technical Data Package (TDP), and any questions or concerns the Contractor has with the contract.

082.1.2 The logistics conference shall be no later than 30 days after contract award.

082.1.3 The logistics conference will be no more than two days long and hosted by the Contractor at their facility/location.

082.1.4 The logistics conference shall be able to support attendance of 15 government personnel.

Any additional government personnel in attendance must be agreed upon by the Contractor.

082.2 500 Hour Manufacturer’s Suggested Maintenance List (500 MSML)

082.2.1 The Contractor shall develop and submit to the Contracting Officer a 500 MSML which lists all the equipment and components on the CB-ATON-S, either built by the Contractor or purchased for the CB-ATON-S, which requires maintenance during the first 500 hours of operations.

082.2.2 The 500 MSML shall be arranged in ESWBS order identifying the OEM component, the OEM maintenance manual, and the section of the maintenance manual related to that component.

082.2.2.1 The 500 MSML shall also list all the parts, including lube oil and fluids, the OEM part numbers, and the special tools necessary to perform the maintenance.

083 SUPPLY SUPPORT

083.1 Provisioning

083.1.1 Provisioning data shall be provided for each end item, component or assembly and all support items which can be disassembled, reassembled, or replaced, and which, when combined, constitutes the end item, component, or assembly. Provisioning Data should at a minimum provide the CG the ability to locate and purchase repair/replacement parts.

OEM cut sheet are acceptable.

083.1.2 The Contractor shall provide operational spares and material which includes lube oil, fluids, and special tools necessary to accomplish scheduled maintenance, in accordance with the 500 MSML for the first 500 hours of operations. These parts and special tools shall be packaged in accordance with paragraph 084.2 and provided with each boat at delivery.

083.2 Master Equipment Configuration List (MECL)

083.2.1 The Contractor shall develop a MECL that represents, in a relational data structure, the configuration of the CB-ATON-S. The MECL shall be developed as a hierarchical configuration tree containing all configuration items that are part of the boat.

083.2.2 The MECL shall be prepared electronically in a spreadsheet compatible with Microsoft Excel. The MECL spreadsheet template is provided as GFI.

083.2.3 For each configuration item, the MECL shall contain all the information necessary to fully describe the configuration item installed so it can be competitively procured and maintenance protocols can be developed. At a minimum, the associated data shall include the following fields:

083.2.3.1 ESWBS Number – The spreadsheet shall be sorted by the ESWBS, smallest to largest.

083.2.3.2 Engineering Change Notice number - This will only be required if the configuration item is affected by an approved engineering change.

083.2.3.3 Provisioning Document Control Number (PDCN) - The format for the number is made up of two letters and four numbers. For the CB-ATON-S MECL, information on how to assign the PDCM will be provided as GFI during the logistics conference.

The PDCN shall be inserted after the MECL has been sorted in accordance with ESWBS smallest to largest.

083.2.3.4 Configuration Item Functional Description - This will be a functional description of the configuration item. Items may be grouped together to reduce the number of configuration items, indicated by including the word “Group.”

083.2.3.5 Quantity - The number of components/equipment to be installed per boat.

083.2.3.6 Unit of Issue - The unit of issue which pertains to the quantity reported.

083.2.3.7 Price - To the nearest dollar in US currency.

083.2.3.8 Contractor Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

083.2.3.9 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

083.2.3.10 OEM Part Number.

083.2.3.11 Software/Firmware Version

083.2.3.12 Warranty Duration – This field will be filled with the warranty duration for the configuration item, unless the OEM warranties their product for a longer period, in which case this duration shall reflect this.

083.2.3.13 Technical Manuals - This field will list the title and/or publication number of the technical manual for the equipment. Equipment for which there is no technical manual shall be marked with “N/A”.

083.2.3.14 Preventive Maintenance Required - This field will be either “Y,” indicating maintenance is required, or “N,” indicating preventive is not required.

083.2.3.15 Day Lead Time (30+ Days) - "X" indicates the equipment has a commercial lead-time of over 30 days.

083.2.3.16 Line Item Deliverable - This column shall be marked with an “X,” indicating that the Contractor would recommend this configuration item be available within the USCG logistics system as a spare part for the CB-ATON-S.

083.2.3.17 CB-ATON-S Source Drawing - The 2D drawing that has this configuration item identified in the drawing Material List. The information in the 2D drawing shall match the corresponding MECL data.

083.2.3.18 Serial Number Tracked – This column will be marked with an “X” indicating if the equipment is listed on the Serial Number Report (SNR).

083.2.3.19 Notes - Amplifying information, as required.

083.2.3.20 The Contractor may add additional data fields such as Purchase Order (PO) number, PO line item, and PO date activated.

083.2.4 If the Contractor submits an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) to the Contracting Officer which affects a Configuration Item defined in the MECL, and this ECP is approved by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall submit a revision to the MECL reflecting the change.

083.3 Serial Number Report (SNR)

083.3.1 The Contractor shall complete a SNR for each boat delivered. The report shall list all configuration items and serial numbers the USCG requires to administer warranty. The report configuration items will be identified by the USCG from the accepted MECL. The USCG will provide the form as GFI to the Contractor before first boat is shipped.

083.3.2 The report shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer in a PDF file and a hard copy of the report shall be delivered with the boat.

083.4 List of Special Tools and Test Equipment

083.4.1 The Contractor shall develop a list of special tools and test equipment and provide it to the Contracting Officer.

083.4.2 The list shall identify all special tools, the source of supply, and any special test equipment that would be required for maintenance and troubleshooting. A special tool is defined as any tool designed and sold by the Contractor or a component OEM with unique characteristics for a specific maintenance task on a specific piece of equipment that cannot be accomplished with standard hand tools.

083.4.3 If a special tool requires fabrication by the Contractor, the Contractor shall provide the specifications and the associated rights necessary for the USCG or a third party to fabricate the special tool.

083.5 Spare Parts

083.5.1 System Spares; Upon request from the USCG, the Contractor shall provide spare parts for preventive and corrective maintenance.

083.5.2 All spare parts ordered under this contract, with the exception of the 500 Hour Manufacturer’s Suggested Maintenance List (MSML) described in Section 083.2, must be preserved, packaged, handled, and shipped in accordance with the requirements in this section.

083.5.2.1 Preservation; All parts ordered under this Contract shall be individually preserved in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E. When applicable, specific OEM preservation, packaging, packing, and marking requirements directing a higher standard than referenced shall be adhered to.

083.5.2.1.1 Exposed shafting and working machined surfaces, gear-trains, the inside of gearboxes, and other surfaces dependent on lubricant for preservation shall be lubricated or coated with an appropriate preservative suitable…