NOAA Ship Oregon II Rescue Boat Replacement

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requires the procurement of one 17-19ft diesel inboard rescue boat to replace the current Viking NorSafe Midget-530 Mk I Rescue Boat assigned to the NOAA Ship Oregon II. The replacement boat must be SOLAS certified and compatible with the existing Schat-Harding Miranda Davit and Schat-Harding BHY 5300 Winch. Key requirements include a rigid hull of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) or Aluminum, a length overall between 17-19ft, a top weight not exceeding 2500 kg, and a 12 VDC bilge pump. Propulsion must be an inboard marine diesel engine, EPA Tier III compliant or better, with a jet drive or propeller drive capable of achieving a plane speed of 15-17 knots with two persons aboard. The boat must have a fuel capacity for at least 4 hours of operation at maximum speed. The console must include a comprehensive instrumentation panel, a lighted magnetic compass, and separate throttle and bucket controls if a jet drive is installed. The electrical system will be 12-volt DC with two AGM batteries and a 50-volt AC battery charger compatible with shipboard power. The boat must also include a VHF Radio with DSC, LED navigation lights, a horn, and a circuit-breaker system. Equipment requirements include a Danforth-style anchor, a weather-resistant console cover, a fire extinguisher, an initial spare parts package, and a full boat cover. The boat must be labeled with the unit name and hull number, and feature NOAA emblems. An aluminum trailer compatible with the boat is also required. The period of performance is 365 days from contract award notification, with delivery to NOAA Ship Oregon II in Pascagoula, MS.