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

19 -- ACQUISITION OF A 53 FT. -- 65 FT. FIBERGLASS CREW BOAT SOL 1443RQ8120-A0-002 POC Kim R.Glass 805/ 658-5713 Channel Islands National Park, Ventura, CA, has a requirement for one twin screw, geared diesel drive, fiberglass 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 Quotes. 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 the park headquarters. Guidance principal characteristics of this vessel are; a maximum overall length (molded) 65ft., minimum length overall (molded) 53ft., 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, maximum deck load and 24 passengers, 18 knots with full consumables, half deck load and 12 passengers, 20 knots with full consumables, no deck load and 4 passengers, deck cargo capacity: 5,000-10,000 lbs, range: 400-mile range at any of the speed scenarios listed above, lube oil capacity: 30 gallons at 95% potable water capacity (minimum): 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 be DC, provided by engine driven alternators and storage batteries. Auxiliary electric power shall be provided by one appropriately sized lights diesel driven AC generator. We anticipate delivery of this vessel 10 months after award of contract. The vessel shall be delivered F.O.B. destination. It is anticipated the release date will be Tuesday, July 25, 2000. Offers will be due thirty (30) calendar days from the ACTUAL date of issue. Interested parties shall request a copy of thequote 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 07/18/00 (W-SN476277). (0200)

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