Commandant(G-ACS-3B/DM), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001

19 -- NORCREW SEARCH AND RESCUE BOAT POC Contact: Dan McCusker, Ph: (202) 267-2483/Contracting Officer: Carl E. McGill, Ph: (202) 267-2486 The Coast Guard is conducting a market survey for information purposes only. The U.S. Coast Guard will not make a procurement as a result of this notice. The Coast Guard is seeking information on existing boat designs which could be used, or modified for use, in support of the U.S. Coast Guard NORCREW concept of operations. This information will be used to assist in further defining the operational requirements of the concept, the technical requirements of the boat, and determine the acquisition strategy. The Coast Guard NORCREW concept of operations is based on the Norwegian search and rescue boat manning practices. The Coast Guard concept is for a crew of five to live aboard the boat for a watch period of 48 to 72 hours. Two crews of five will be assigned to each boat and will rotate watches. The on-watch crew will remain in homeport standing by to respond to calls or will be free to roam the operational area of responsibility remaining overnight at various ports, marinas, or anchorages. The primary mission areas of the boat will be search and rescue and law enforcement. The following are expected requirements of the boat. DESIGN: Open ocean capable; LENGTH: less than 65ft; APPENDAGE DRAFT: less than 5ft.; PROPULSION: diesel (come home capability required on single shaft boats); SPEED AT FULL LOAD: not less than 22 knots; RANGE: not less than 300 nautical miles; ENDURANCE: not less than 72 hours; TOWING: up to 150 tons; STABILITY: capable of meeting Navy DDS-079-1 intact stability criteria at 50 knots beam wind and one compartment damage stability criteria; ACCOMODATIONS: berthing, messing and sanitary facilities for a five member, mixed gender crew. Expected areas of technical emphasis: Habitability, seakeeping characteristics, service life, supportability, initial acquisition cost, and life cycle costs. Please respond directly with a brief description of your product and any modifications that might be required in order to meet these requirements. An elaborate response is not required. The acquisition strategy is yet to be determined. All responses received not later than July 30, 1995 shall be considered. (0165)

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