NOS CO-OPS Vessel

The National Ocean Service (NOS), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), is seeking a commercial-duty fiberglass vessel to replace an aging response vessel. The vessel will be used for various operations, including scientific research, environmental monitoring, and emergency response. The contractor shall provide a complete operational vessel, including all necessary labor, materials, equipment, testing, documentation, training, transportation, and delivery. The vessel must meet specific requirements, including excellent sea-keeping characteristics, stability during deployment operations, and a large open work deck. Some key features of the vessel include: • A Downeast-style semi-displacement hull design • A length overall of 26-30 feet • A beam of at least 9 feet 5 inches • A draft of no more than 30 inches with engines raised • Twin outboard engines with a minimum total horsepower of 400 HP • A fuel system with a minimum total capacity of 140 gallons • An electronics package, including navigation displays, sonar, radar, and communications equipment • A stabilization system, including a Seakeeper 1 Gyroscopic Stabilizer • A davit system with a minimum lifting capacity of 500 pounds • Boarding and dive access equipment, including Taco Boarding Handles and a four-step dive ladder The contractor must also provide a one-year vessel warranty, and the vessel must be delivered to the NOAA Chesapeake Field Office in Virginia.