Rescue Boat Replacement for NOAA Ship Oregon II

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a new fast response boat to replace the current rescue boat on the NOAA Ship Oregon II. The new boat must be able to fit within the current location and existing equipment used for deploying the current rescue boat. The boat should be a 17-19ft USCG/SOLAS rescue boat with a rigid hull of glass-reinforced plastic or aluminum design, capable of operating for at least 4 hours at a speed of at least 6 knots in calm water with a full complement of persons and equipment. The boat should also have a SOLAS-approved sponson or fender, a center console with seat or operator support, and a non-skid coating system applied to the deck and sponson-top. Some key features of the required boat include: • A single-point recovery system with a SOLAS/rescue boat lifting hook • A run-dry seawater pump • An inboard marine diesel engine with a SOLAS-approved marine jet or marine propeller drive • A fuel capacity that allows the boat to run for at least 4 hours at max operating speed • An electronic starting system and an electronic and manual emergency stop switch • A hydraulic steering system or SOLAS-approved alternate mechanical system • A fast lube oil change system • Instrumentation panel in the console to include engine tachometer, fuel-level indicator, engine oil temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, battery voltage indicator, and electronic control system • A lighted magnetic compass mounted on the console • LED navigation lights as required by COLREGS • A 12-volt horn as required by COLREGS • A 12-volt auxiliary receptacle • A VHF radio with DSC mounted on the console, programmed with marine frequencies plus the NOAA channels • A circuit-breaker system to support navigation lights, horn, auxiliary receptacle, and VHF radio • A engine block-heater connected to shore-power inlet • Rescue equipment as outlined in IMO LSA Code Chapter 5 and readily accessible stowage space for the same • Stowage space for a Danforth-style anchor and 150’ of rode • A Danforth-style anchor and 150’ of rode • A weather-resistant cover for the operator console • A fire extinguisher, classed for A, B, and C fires located at the console • An initial spare parts package for engine and marine gear in accordance with manufacturer one-year service recommendation • A full boat cover for the rescue boat • Labeling and marking systems for all wiring, equipment, and gauges • A permanent weatherproof operating instructions on the console • NOAA emblems provided by the COR to the port and starboard side of the console and transom centerline above the hull registration number • Clearly marked gauges, valves, and equipment with hard plastic labels • An aluminum trailer delivered with the boat and fit to the boat to facilitate transport • Use of marine grade materials with corrosion-resistant fasteners throughout • Use of fire retardant vinylester resin throughout • Engine, drive, and boat technical manuals, including three hard copies and one “PDF” electronic copy • Weight-test lifting system to 150% max capacity for the boat and provide certificate documenting results • Pre-delivery builder’s trials of the boat with letter documenting date, time, and parameters with overall results • Eight-hour boat commissioning, sea trials, and shore-side and underway orientation course for ship’s personnel focusing on maintenance requirements, boat systems, and handling at the delivery location including testing with ship davit • After all training, weigh each boat with a load cell with an accuracy of +/-50 pounds using a shipboard crane or davit, and provide weight test certificate • One-year warranties from the date of boat acceptance