Offshore Support Vessels for the Government of Iraq

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Synopsis: This is a sources sought N0002409R2268 in anticipation of a potential future procurement program with the Government of Iraq. In support of the eventual turnover of security responsibilities to the Iraqi Government, expedited deliveries of these vessels is of paramount importance. Due to the vital need of this request, the Government is seeking responses from sources that can provide a new construction vessel with an accelerated delivery schedule that can meet the characteristics listed below. Existing vessels or conversion vessels will not be considered. The first OSV must be delivered in July, 2011. The second OSV must be delivered in November, 2011.

All information, data, and drawings submitted in response to this announcement will be considered "open source" and available for unlimited public distribution. The Naval Sea Systems Command will be forwarding all information, data, and drawings submitted in response to this announcement to the Government of Iraq. Since the data submitted will be forwarded to the Government of Iraq, all information must be received without restrictive markings. Do not submit proprietary data with the information provided.

Representatives from the Government of Iraq may choose to discuss submitted information directly with the shipyard, and may request a site visit in the United States. The U.S. Navy will not be involved with any discussions between Iraq and the shipyards. The information provided as a result of this announcement along with any information provided directly to representatives of the Government of Iraq may result in Iraq selecting a particular firm to build the boats under a Foreign Military Sales case. Firms are reminded that all discussions with the Government of Iraq are non-binding and, in any event, will not obligate the United States Government to enter into any contract or take any other action regarding the subject of this notice. Firms are responsible for complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, as applicable, including obtaining any required export license.

The Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting market research to determine the availability of a new construction Offshore Support Vessel possessing the characteristics listed below (same characteristics as the original N0002409R2217). The boats would be procured under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case and would operate in the Arabian Gulf off the coast of Iraq:

General Characteristics: (a) The OSV shall be a steel mono-hull design based on ABS unrestricted service under ABS' Steel Vessels Under 90M Rules, A1, circle E, AMS, and DPS-2; (b) Hull length overall at water line: at least 55 meters but not greater than 65 meters; (c) Draft: not greater than 5-meters (planned depth of water at low tide of the Umm Qasr pier); (d) Range: not less than 1,500 nautical miles; (e) Speed: 16 knots (full load displacement; tropical conditions (air temperature 55-degrees C and sea water temperature 37-degrees C); calm water; (f) Endurance: not less than 15 days; (g) Accommodations: 46 total berths; Crew berths: 26 berths (the mix of Officer cabins and Crew bunkrooms is TBD); Fast Attack Boats (FABs) Crews: 14 berths; Diving Crew: 6 berths; Transit seating for troops: 40 seats (aircraft type seats); Galley and mess areas should sustain 24 hour per day operations; There shall be separate officer and crew messing facilities; (h) Installed Tank C! apacities: Fuel: 250 m3 (service fuel tanks shall provide filtered fuel to all engines); Potable Water: 150 m3; Tankage is for all OSV operations, including small craft support and shall allow continuous 10 knots transit for 1500 miles; (i) The OSV will remain fully operational in Sea State 3 and survivable in Sea State 5 conditions; (j) The OSV hull and main machinery service life shall be 25 years based on 2,500 hours of annual operations; (k) All machinery and equipment shall be suitable for marine service and in accordance with applicable ABS and IMO standards and guidelines; (l) Auxiliary Engine Requirements: Two or three marine diesel engine generator sets shall be provide 110% of the anticipated normal operational load and shall carry the vessel's electrical load with the loss of one generator set; The power system shall be alternating current (AC) at 380v, 50 Hz, 3-phase; Other power sources (240 VAC and 24 VDC) shall be derived from the 380 VAC; Each auxiliary en! gine shall be a continuous duty, electrically started, four stroke, water cooled, and turbo-charged diesel engine; An emergency generator shall be provided capable of supplying all vital loads necessary for safety of navigation and weapon system operation; (m) The OSV shall be capable of launching, recovering, refueling, and maintaining three (3) 9-meter FABs (approximately 3,900 kgs); (This can be accomplished either by a deck mounted crane or a launch and recovery stern boat ramp.) (n) The OSV shall be capable of mooring, refueling, and providing potable water to a 35-meter Patrol Boat (PB); (o) The OSV shall have an installed deck crane on the aft deck with the capacity to: launch and recover the FABs and Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB); handle loading of OSV supplies from either another vessel or from the pier; deploy pollution containment equipment; (p) The OSV shall contain a small shop, approximately 10ft x 10ft in size, to support FABs, RHIB, and dive operations; (q) The OSV shall have an air conditioned Engineering Operating Sta! tion; (r) The OSV shall be capable of high hover helicopter vertical replenishment during day time with small to medium sized helicopters (such as the MI-17/171 HIP H); (s) Life saving equipment and installed firefighting/damage control equipment shall be in accordance with the latest SOLAS requirements; (t) The OSV shall be outfitted with one (1) RHIB of not less than 5.4 meters; (u) The OSV shall be outfitted firefighting monitors capable of spraying seawater or firefighting foam (FIFI); (v) The OSV shall be outfitted with at least two bilge pumps: Each capable of pumping from all machinery compartments; At least one bilge pump shall be outside the Main Machinery Spaces; (w) Additional, OSV shafting and propeller requirements: A locking device for each shaft shall be provided; Each stern seal shall be capable of waterborne replacement or repair; (x) Alarms and Protective Systems Requirements: Standard sensors, indicators and gauges shall be installed where equipment moni! toring is required and provide audible and visual signals when abnormal or dangerous conditions occur; Main engines, generators, and other machinery shall be provided with automatic protection devices for abnormal conditions; Liquid storage tanks shall have tank level indicators (TLIs) with High and low level alarms shall be provided; Remote monitoring shall be incorporated into all piloting stations; (y) Main Engine Control and Monitoring: Primary throttle control of propulsion engines shall be in the pilot house; Secondary throttle control shall be provided in the main engine room and other piloting stations; Secondary monitoring main and auxiliary machinery space equipment shall be provided in the pilot house; (z) HVAC Requirements: Air conditioning and heating shall be provided for all habitable spaces; The system shall be water cooled and shall meet the following design criteria: Summer (Dry bulb)= Outside air (temperature= 50 degrees Celsius, relative humidity= 90 percent), Inside air (temperature= 24 degrees Celsius, relative humidit! y= 50 percent); Winter= Outside air (temperature= 0 degrees Celsius, relative humidity= 50 percent), Inside air (temperature= 24 degrees Celsius, relative humidity= 50 percent); (aa) Navigation Equipment Requirements: There shall be two navigational radar systems: low power antenna system for short range navigation; high power antenna systems for long range navigation; At all piloting stations a single multi-color displays incorporating radar, GPS, depth finder, compass heading, and electronic charting; (ab) Communication Equipment Requirements: SOLAS/GMDSS shall be installed for Sea Areas A1, A2 and A3; EPIRB and SART shall be installed on the OSV and RHIB; Inmarsat-C SafetyNET receivers and 2187.5 MHZ DSC alert receiver system will be installed in the pilot house; Tactical Communications shall include HF, VHF, and UHF civilian and military frequency ranges capable of voice and data modes of operation; (ac) Command and Control Requirements: There shall be a dedicated! command and control space in include the following: weapons control systems, tactical data and communications systems, FLIR systems, and navigational systems; The Command and Control space shall be equipped with multi-display screens; (ad) Weapons and Ammunition Storage Requirements: Deck space shall be provided for: One (1) MSI 30mm GWS (forward of the pilot house); Four (4) .50 cal machine gun weapons stations; Six (6) M240 machine gun weapons stations; Ammunition storage lockers shall be provided for each weapons stations; A Weapons Locker for small arms shall be provided in the Officers Messing area; An internal weapons storage and ammunition space shall be provided; (ae) Diving Support Requirements: The OSV shall be able to support diving operations for six (6) divers; The OSV shall provide stowage for diving equipment brought on board; On the aft open deck at least one station port and starboard with power outlets and potable water to support diving operations; The diving equipment will not be part of the OSV's outfitting; (af) Oil P! ollution Containment Requirements: The OSV shall be capable of deploying oil containment booms; The OSV shall also provide adequate space to carry oil containment equipment on the multi-purpose open deck; The oil containment booms and equipment will not be included in the OSV outfitting.

It is anticipated that two (2) OSVs may be procured and delivered FOB origin. Interested sources are encouraged to submit a single CD-R containing the following: (a) a summary specification that describes the OSV offered that meets the above listed requirements (All offered craft characteristics should be identified for chart comparison); (b) General Arrangements and Outboard Profile drawing; (c) a resume describing their firms recent relevant business experience and their approach in meeting the requirements stated above with emphasis placed on the approach to meeting delivery schedules; and, (d) delivery schedules and (e) estimated unit prices. Responses should include a cover letter containing the following: (a) The name and address of the contractor and where such boats would be built; (b) Point of contact including name, title, phone, and email addresses; and, (c) Whether the business is currently classified as a Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a) and/or Woman Owned company, Hub Zone small business, veteran owned small business, or service disabled veteran owned small business.
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Offshore Support Vessels for the Government of Iraq - Offshore Shipping Online
 
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