V -- MANNED SUBMERSIBLE CHARTER IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA

Notice Date

April 10, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management Division, Contracts Branch A WC31, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115-6349

ZIP Code

98115-6349

Solicitation Number

52ABNF100059

Response Due

May 31, 2001

Point of Contact

For a copy of the solicitation, please fax your request to Crystina Elkins at (206)526-6025 or call (206)526-4499. For further information, contact Sharon Kent, voice:(206)526-6035 or fax: (206)526-6025.

E-Mail Address

Click here to send an email request for a copy of (Crystina.R.Elkins@noaa.gov)

Description

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has a requirement to charter a manned submersible, support ship, launch and retrieval system, crew and scientific laboratory space for approximately 18 days in July 2001 for use in the Gulf of Alaska. The charter will begin in Kodiak, AK and end either in Kodiak or Sitka, AK. The submersible shall have the following capabilities: carry at least one observer and one contractor-provided pilot; have viewing ports accessible to the observer; operate regularly to a depth of 360 m and MUST BE ABLE TO OPERATE IN CONTACT WITH THE SEAFLOOR OVER RUGGED SUBSTRATE THAT INCLUDES BOULDERS AND CORAL; submersible and support crew shall provide up to eight hours of submergence during a normal operating day; and, be equipped with two external, high resolution color video cameras (minimum resolution 350 lines) capable of being mounting on the side of the submersible. The contractor shall provide at least two fully qualified pilots for the purpose of alternating dive participation. Performance capability is critical to the success of this research. The support vessel shall have the following capabilities: minimum length of 110 feet overall, to safely launch and recover the submersible and special oceanographic equipment during at least sea state five conditions in the operating area; remain at sea for at least ten days without resupplying and capable of cruising at least nine knots to minimize transit time between stations; shall have a complete integrated deck-mounted, hydraulic-powered launch and retrieval system with two times (2X) manned submersible weight capacity for precise maneuvering of the submersible from the deck cradle in and out of the water; and, provide 10 cu. ft. freezer storage exclusive of space required for ship's use and 500 cu. ft. of readily accessible, dry, clean storage space for equipment. The contractor shall provide along with the support vessel and in addition to the submersible, a crew, including berthing for at least a scientific crew of four, food and fresh water. This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible offerors may submit a proposal to the Agency.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010412/VSOL004.HTM (W-100 SN50I8I7)