SOLICITATION NOTICE
19 -- 30-35M Coastal Patrol Boat
- Notice Date
- 11/19/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 336612
— Boat Building
- Contracting Office
- N00024 NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND, DC 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue S.E. Washington Navy Yard, DC
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0002409R2216
- Point of Contact
- March Bishop, SEA 02222B march.bishop@navy.mil March Bishop, Contract Specialist, SEA 02222B, march.bishop@navy.mil; John Kimener, Branch Head, SEA 0222, john.kimener@navy.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This sources-sought synopsis is issued in anticipation of a potential future procurement program. The Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting market research to determine the existence of a Coastal Patrol type boat possessing the characteristics listed below. The craft would be procured under a Foreign Military Sales Case and would operate within tropics waters: a.Hull length at least 30 meters and up to 35 metersb.Speed requirement of 30 knots at full load displacement under tropical conditions (air temperature 45 degrees C and sea water temperature 37 degrees C in calm waterc.Endurance: 6 days (10 knots continuous cruising)d.Range: TBDe.Fully operational in Sea State 3 and survivable in Sea State 5 conditions f.Accommodations: 22 bunks (4 officers/18 crew) g.Mono-hull design made of marine grade aluminum h.Designed to meet the Convention on International regulations for the prevention of Collision at sea (COLREG), 1972, with subsequent amendmentsi.Designed to meet American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Guide for High Speed Naval Craft.j.The service life of the hull and main machinery shall be 25 years. k.Galley and associated spaces equipped to sustain 24 hour per day use. There shall be separate officer and crew messing facilities.l.At least two bilge pumps shall be installed each capable of pumping from all machinery compartments. Design shall allow for 100% redundancy in case of failure or damage to any of the bilge pumps.m.Fixed eductors fitted in all machinery spaces as back-ups to the main bilge pumps.n.Standard sensors, indicators and gauges shall be fitted in all places where monitoring is required. Remote monitoring shall be incorporated into all piloting stations.o.All main engines, electrical power generation prime-movers and specific machinery to be provided with normal automatic protection devices for emergency shutdownp.Main engines, generators, and other machinery shall be provided with automatic protection devices for abnormal conditions. q.Monitoring, alarm and warning circuits shall be installed to provide audible and/or visual signals when abnormal or dangerous conditions occur. Circuits shall be provided to detect and indicate conditions such as fire, smoke and flooding. Alarm panels shall be located on the bridge and at the Engineer's Monitoring Station (EMS).r.Liquid storage tanks shall have tank level indicators (TLIs). High and low level alarms shall be provided as applicable. s.Two marine diesel engine generator sets shall be provided each capable of carrying 110% of the anticipated normal operational load. The power system shall be alternating current (AC) at 380v, 50 Hz, 3-phase. Other sources such as 240 VAC and 24 VDC shall be derived from the 380 VAC.t.Each auxiliary engine shall be a continuous duty, electrically started, four stroke, water cooled, and turbo-charged diesel engine.u.Each generator shall be capable of serving as the standby generator.v.An emergency generator shall be provided capable of supplying all vital loads necessary for safety of navigation and weapon system operation.w.Control and monitoring shall be consistent with traditional patrol boats of this size. Primary throttle control of propulsion engines and steering shall be in the pilot house. A secondary control shall be provided in the main engine room as well as all other piloting stations. Primary monitoring of machinery will be at the machinery and switchboards as relevant. Secondary monitoring for main and auxiliary engines shall be provided on the bridge and at the EMS.x.Propulsors: Fixed Pitch Propellers or Waterjets.y.The radar systems shall include low power and high power antenna systems for short and long range navigation. Multi-color displays shall incorporate the complete navigation package including Radars, GPS, depth finder, compass heading, and electronic chart. All equipment shall meet applicable International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards.z.SOLAS/GMDSS - Installed equipment shall meet or exceed the requirements for Sea Areas A1, A2 and A3. This will include EPIRB and SART on the boat, in each life raft and on the 5.4 meter RHIB. Inmarsat-C SafetyNET receivers and 2187.5 MHZ DSC alert receiver system will be installed on the bridge.aa.The patrol boat shall be capable of launching and recovering one 5.4 meter RHIB. This can be accomplished either by a deck mounted crane or a launch and recovery stern boat ramp. One 5.4 meter inflatable boat will be provided. bb.Tactical Communications - Radios shall include HF, VHF, and UHF civilian and military frequency ranges, capable of voice and data modes of operation.cc.Command and Controla.There shall be a dedicated command and control space. The command and control system shall include the gun control system, navigation radars, tactical communications and the ability to send and receive data. It shall also include FLIR and AIS. Harris Battle Force email systems will allow data transfers to and from the vessel.b.The tactical communications system shall allow the collected non-encrypted target data to be transmitted to any compatible shore station or to another vessel. Through the use of the RAYMARINE V6.1 software and a Windows-based computer system, the targets on the radar systems can be transferred to a Windows-based system and then be sent via the Battle Force email or internet.c.The Command and Control space shall be equipped with multi-display screens, to include visual FLIR image, navigation, target tracking, and target identification via AIS, or any combination of each.dd.Ammunition, Guns and Mountsa.Space shall be provided for one medium range remotely operated gun (30mm), one manually operated 50 cal machine gun, and two manually operated M240 machine guns. All weapons will be provided as GFE.ee.Storage shall be provided for first and second line ammunition.ff.HVACa.Air conditioning and heating shall be provided for all habitable spaces. The system shall be water cooled and shall meet the following design criteria: Summer (Dry bulb)= Outside air (temperature= 50 degrees Celsius, relative humidity= 90 percent), Inside air (temperature= 24 degrees Celsius, relative humidity= 50 percent). Winter= Outside air (temperature= 0 degrees Celsius, relative humidity= 50 percent), Inside air (temperature= 24 degrees Celsius, relative humidity= 50 percent).gg.Life saving equipment shall be in accordance with the latest SOLAS requirements for this size of craft and the intended service.hh.Fire fighting equipment shall be in compliance with the latest SOLAS requirements for this size of craft and the intended service. It is anticipated that 15 boats may be procured, with the total quantity to be delivered FOB origin. The quantity of boats is subject to change. Prospective firms are encouraged to submit a capability summary that does not exceed five (5) pages in length describing their boat and firm's recent relevant business experience and their approach in meeting the requirements stated above. Responses should include: (a) The name and address of the contractor and where such boats would be built; (b) Point of contact including name, title, phone, and email addresses; (c) A description of craft currently offered by the contractor that meet, or with minor modifications might meet, the above listed requirements. All offered craft characteristics should be identified for chart comparison to the requirements listed above. If above requirements cannot be met, identify what is achievable with minor modifications; (d) An estimated unit price, (e) A notional schedule for construction and ! on-site delivery of the craft, and (f) Whether the business is currently classified as a Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a) and/or Woman Owned company, Hub Zone small business, veteran owned small business, or service disabled veteran owned small business. Where to submit: Email responses or inquiries should be sent to Mr. John Kimener at John.Kimener@navy.mil. To help ensure proper receipt, name the email "Coastal Patrol Boat Response" in the subject field. Information may also be sent to the following address: Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Attention John Kimener Code 0222, 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE Stop 2020, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376-0001. No telephone inquiries will be accepted and requests for solicitation packages will not be honored, as a solicitation is not prepared at this time. When to Submit: Responses are requested by 05 December 2008. Notice Regarding Solicitation: Please note that this synopsis is for information purposes and to identify potential sources. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Notice Regarding Proprietary Information: All submitted materials will be designated for Government Use Only. Other: No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow up information requests. Future information, if any, will be posted at the websites for FBO and NECO, the same sites where the above announcement was posted.
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