SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Provide technical support services for a feasibility design study of a new icebreaking research vessel capable of operation in the ice-covered waters and open oceans of Antarctica.
- Notice Date
- 2/28/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- DOT/Maritime Administration, MAR-380 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 7310 Washington DC 20590
- ZIP Code
- 20590
- Solicitation Number
- DTMA1Q03007
- Response Due
- 3/5/2003
- Archive Date
- 2/28/2004
- Point of Contact
- Delores Bryant Contracting Officer 2023662660 delores.bryant@marad.dot.gov;
- E-Mail Address
-
Point of Contact above or IDEASEC HELP DESK
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Statement of Work Provide technical support services for a feasibility design study of a new icebreaking research vessel capable of operation in the ice-covered waters and open oceans of Antarctica. An initial set of science and operational requirements currently exist. They include, among others, the need to conduct acoustic profiling and bottom mapping during icebreaking, the towing of nets and instruments from the stern during icebreaking and the ability to conduct Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) operations and geotechnical drilling from a moon pool. In addition to these requirements, the vessel should be acoustically quiet, have reduced air emissions from diesel engines and incinerator operations, have double hull protection, as well as enhanced icebreaking capabilities. These requirements need to be translated into design criteria and several special studies may need to be performed to properly understand the full implications of certain requirements on the vessel design and cost. Of significance is the need to develop bow and stern forms that satisfy the above requirements and reflect suitable ice management around the hull to ensure the proper functioning of scientific sensors and equipment. Additionally, the feasibility design shall incorporate applicable U.S. and international rules and regulations, including classification society, that govern the design and construction of vessels for Antarctic operations. A preliminary cost estimate is also to be developed. Deliverables include copies of reports or special studies that were conducted, vessel plans and characteristics and a design history notebook. The effort will take into consideration the design and operational experience gained by existing U.S. and foreign vessels engaged in polar research. As a result, it is important that the technical support service contractor have prior experience in the design and operation of research vessels in the ice covered waters of the polar regions, preferably the Antarctic, and this will be considered an important factor in evaluating responses. Resumes of the principals that will be used on the project need to be submitted. A firm, fixed price bid is sought for the above Statement of Work. The Award for the above technical support services will be based on Best Value to the Government. NOTE: The above effort may lead to a competitive solicitation by the Government to U.S. industry for the contract and detailed design and construction of the vessel. The Contractor conducting the above Government study will be excluded from participation or teaming with other industrial firms or organizations for that competitive design and construction effort.
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- Record
- SN00267327-F 20030302/030301141448 (fbodaily.com)
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