19 -- RESEARCH VESSEL FOR THE CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Notice Date

April 25, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management Division, Contracts Branch A WC31, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115-6349

ZIP Code

98115-6349

Solicitation Number

52ABNC100056

Response Due

June 11, 2001

Point of Contact

For a copy of the solicitation, please fax your request to Crystina Elkins at (206)526-6025, or call (206)526-4499. For further information, please contact Judi Jzyk voice: (206)526-6039 or fax: (206)526-6025.

E-Mail Address

Click here tosend an email request for a copy of the (Crystina.R.Elkins@noaa.gov)

Description

The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary has a requirement for one research boat to conduct oceanographic research, biological surveys, educational field trips, emergency response, and search/rescue operations in and around the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. The minimum vessel requirements include: a 56' to 64'-11" long by 22' to 26' wide aluminum hull catamaran outfitted for research. Propulsion to be twin diesel engines driving twin fixed pitch propellers through reverse reduction gears. Cruising speed is to be at least 20 knots at 85% power. Personnel capacity will be 24 people, including 2 crew. Sleeping accommodations for 8 to 10 people is required. Tankage will include approximately 1100 gallons of fuel, 400 gallons of fresh water, and 75 gallons sewage holding. Primary electrical power will be DC, provided by engine driven alternators and storage batteries. Auxiliary electrical power will be provided by a diesel driven AC generator. The boat will be built under inspection by the US Coast Guard to 46 CFR Subchapter T requirements, but not certificated. A Request for Proposals providing detailed specifications and proposal instructions will be issued on or about May 10, 2001. Any resulting contract will be a firm-fixed price with a delivery date of two hundred and seventy (270) calendar days after issuance of a notice to proceed. The NAICS Code is 336612 and the size standard is 500 employees. This is an unrestricted procurement. All responsible, responsive sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010427/19SOL002.HTM (W-115 SN50K352)