National Park Service, Channel Islands National Park, 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001

19 -- ACQUISITION OF A 65' ALUMINUM CREW BOAT SOL 1443RP8120-00-001 POC Kim R, Glass 805/658-5713 Channel Islands National Park, Ventura, CA, has a requirement for one 65' twin screw, geared diesel drive, aluminum crew boat outfitted for the carriage of passengers and deck cargo. The boat shall be constructed in accordance with the performance specification for commercial item which will be included with the request for proposal. The primary mission of the crew boat is to transport cargo and personnel to offshore islands which are off the Southern California coast ranging from 12 to 65 miles over open ocean from park headquarters. Guidance principal characteristics of this vessel are: a maximum overall length (molded) 75', minimum length overall (molded) 63', minimum breadth (molded at the deck) 18', approximate depth at side (molded amidships) 7'-10", approximate desigh draft (extreme) 5', service speeds at 80% rated power when running on No. 2 diesel oil: 16 knots with full consumables, maximum deck load and 24 passengers, 18 knots with full consumables, half deck load and 12 passengers, 20 knotswith full consumables, no deck load and 4 passengers, deck cargo capacity: 12,000-18,000 lbs, fuel capacity: approximately 1600 gallons at 95% (500-mile range at any of the speed scenarios listed above), lube oil capacity: 30 gallons at 95%, potable water capacity (mimimum): 400 gallons at 100%, sewage hold capacity: 75 gallons at 95%. The boat shall be powered by Caterpillar diesel engines equipped to operate on both No. 2 diesel and bio-diesel. Propulsion power shall be provided by two engines driving through reverse reduction marine transmissions. Propulsion shall be provided by fixed pitch propellers. Critical electrical power shall de DC, provided by engine driven alternators and storage batteries. Auxiliary electric power shall be provided by one 20 KW Northern Lights diesel driven AC generator. We anticipate delivery of this vessel 10 months after award of contract. F.O.B. destination charges apply. Delivery destination will be the Long Beach, CA. It is anticipated the release date will be Wednesday, April 26, 2000. Proposals will be due thirty (30) calendar days from the ACTUAL date of issue. Interested parties shall request a copy of the proposal package in writing to the address listed above or by faxing a request to 805/658-5799.This acquisition is a FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items procurement. An award will be based on the Best Value to the government. Posted 04/13/00 (W-SN444919). (0104)

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