SAM #1305M226Q0229

NOAA Solicitation for New Class II Research Vessel and Optional Equipment for Hawaii Sanctuary

NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is seeking a new Class II research vessel to support operations at the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary in Oahu, Hawaii. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries - National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) - Products Requested: - One new and unused NOAA Class II research vessel - Monohull design, 35 feet length, 10 feet beam, 2.5 feet draft - Twin 300 HP outboard engines - 20 knots cruise speed, 30 knots max speed, 150 nautical mile range - Equipped with Garmin electronics, safety and dive equipment - Compliant with USCG Subchapter T and ABYC standards - Accommodates up to nine people for science and dive operations - Marine grade boat trailer (option) - Rated for 15% more than completed boat weight at full load - Aluminum I-beam construction, dual axles preferred, road legal, galvanized components, stainless disc surge brakes, radial tires, spare wheel and tire, LED lights, steps for vessel access - Optional flybridge operating station - Second operating station on cabin enclosure top, seating for three, full suite of electronics, fold-flat structures for trailering - Optional autopilot system - Compatible with installed outboard engines and steering system, usable at both operating stations - Shipping and delivery to Honolulu, Hawaii - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel must support diverse missions: dive training, emergency response, acoustic studies, whale entanglement response, vessel inspections, partner missions, baseline data collections, specimen collections - Delivery required within 12 months of contract award - Optional items may be exercised at award or later via modification - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; Garmin is referenced for electronics - Technical standards: USCG Subchapter T and ABYC compliance - NAICS code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repair), unrestricted solicitation - All products must be new and unused, delivered to NOAA/Inouye Regional Center, Honolulu, HI.

Description

The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries requires one new and unused NOAA Class II research vessel for operations supporting Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary.  The vessel will be based in Oahu, HI, and will carry science and dive parties of up to nine people total.  The vessel will conduct the following missions: Dive Training and Proficiency, Emergency Response, Acoustic Studies, Whale Entanglement Response, Vessel Inspections, Partner Missions, Baseline Data Collections, and Specimen Collections. 

All questions shall be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than Monday, August 24th at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Please refer to the attached solicitation and statement of work for additional details. 

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