SAM #-2380-NMSAS-VESSEL

NOAA Procurement: New Class II Catamaran Research Vessel for American Samoa

NOAA is seeking a new Class II research vessel for operations in American Samoa. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Ocean Service, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries - Eastern Acquisition Division - Products Requested: - One new and unused Class II research vessel (31-35 foot catamaran) - Must carry up to nine persons plus 2,800 lbs payload - Equipped with twin 300 HP gasoline four-stroke outboard engines - Aluminum welded construction, USCG and ABYC standards compliance - Garmin or equal electronics, safety equipment, and outfitting as specified - Missions: monitoring, coral restoration, water sampling, mooring buoys, reef and fish surveys, education/outreach, emergency response - Optional Items: - Trailer (rated for 20% more than boat weight, stainless steel hardware, dual/triple axle, disc brakes, spare tire, sealed wheel hubs, winch, crank jack, tie-down fittings, safety chains, electrical harness) - Sunshade (UV protected Sunbrella or equal fabric, covers working deck) - Suspension seats (two, for console seats, approx. 3 inches travel) - Shipping/Delivery to Pago Pago, American Samoa (bonded and insured, sea trials after delivery) - Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be delivered within fifteen months of contract award - Catamaran design, 25 knot cruise speed - Compliance with USCG and ABYC standards - Sea trials required after delivery - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; Garmin is referenced for electronics ("or equal") - Place of Performance/Delivery: - National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa, Pago Pago, American Samoa - Contracting office: Eastern Acquisition Division, Norfolk, VA - NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repair), small business size standard: 1,300 employees

Description

This requirement is for one new and unused Class II research vessel for operations in American Samoa. Delivery of the vessel is required within fifteen (15) months of award. The vessel shall carry science and dive parties of up to nine persons total. The vessel will conduct the following missions: Monitoring, coral restoration, water sampling, mooring buoys, reef and fish surveys, partner missions, education & outreach, and emergency response. Please refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice and draft Statement of Work for additional details. 

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