Description
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a contractor to design and build a Class II research vessel for operations in American Samoa. The vessel will be used for research, monitoring, and education missions, and must be capable of carrying a science and dive party of up to nine persons. The vessel must meet specific requirements, including a length of at least 31 feet, a beam of approximately 11 feet, and a draft of approximately 2.6 feet. The vessel must also be equipped with a range of systems, including propulsion, electrical, and electronics systems.
Some key features of the vessel include:
• A catamaran design with a forward house and aft working deck
• A cruise speed of at least 25 knots
• A range of at least 220 nautical miles
• A payload capacity of 2800 pounds
• A variety of equipment, including dive ladders, anchoring systems, and communication equipment
The contractor will be responsible for designing and building the vessel, as well as providing documentation and training to NOAA staff. The vessel must be delivered to American Samoa within 15 months of contract award.