99--Nicaragua Eduardo o-type Go Fast Boat Refurbishment Program

SYNOPSIS quote mark Go-Fast quote mark Refurbishment Nicaragua Date: 4 June 2014 410th Contracting Support Brigade RCO CCEC-AMS Soto Cano AB, Comayagua, Honduras, Central America UNCLASSIFIED Subject: Eduardo o-type Go Fast Refurbishment Program (Nicaragua) Proposed Solicitation Number: W912QM-14-R-0005 Synopsis Closing Date: On Close of Business 18 June 2014 Point of Contact / Contracting Officer: David J. Earl, Capt, USAF, contact@example.gov Mr. Roberto Aviles, contact@example.gov Description: OSC Nicaragua/USSOUTHCOM project to assist the Nicaraguan Navy in their efforts to build a more robust counter-illicit trafficking force. Previous efforts by the U.S. Government to assist the Nicaraguan Navy with vessels similar to those used by the U.S. Navy and Coastguard are not sustainable by the Nicaraguan Navy given the complex systems aboard as well as the high cost to maintain such systems. The objective of this project is to refurbish and deliver multiple customized Eduardo o-type quote mark Go-Fast quote mark boats to combat illicit trafficking in support of the Government of Nicaragua (GoN). Boats will provide a means for the GoN to adequately diminish counter-illicit activities in the region (see attached PWS for more information). Place of Contract Performance: Nicaraguan Naval Base, Managua, Nicaragua Central Am rica If you require more information regarding this requirement please feel free to contact Mr. Roberto Aviles at Email: contact@example.gov Tel: 011 (504) 2713-5123 ext 5284. **NOTE: This is only a synopsis document, no proposals are being accepted at this time** This is a synopsis in accordance with FAR 5.207 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) Go-Fast Vessel Refurbishment and Assembly for Nicaraguan Navy Office of Security Cooperation-Nicaragua (OSC-N) Part 1 General Information 1. General: The contractor shall provide refurbishment and assembly services on Eduardo o-type go-fast vessels for the Nicaraguan Navy (Fuerza Naval). The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. 1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform refurbishment and assembly services as defined in this PWS, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. 1.2. Background: This is an OSC-N Nicaragua/USSOUTHCOM project to assist the Nicaraguan Navy in their efforts to build a more robust counter-illicit trafficking force. Previous efforts by the U.S. Government to assist the Nicaraguan Navy with vessels similar to those used by the U.S. Navy and Coastguard are not sustainable by the Nicaraguan Navy given the complex systems aboard as well as the high cost to maintain such systems. 1.3. Objectives: The purpose of this effort is to provide the Nicaraguan Navy a more robust fleet of quote mark go-fast quote mark vessels. 1.3.1. Provide counter-illicit trafficking support. 1.3.2. Operate and maintain vessels with which the Nicaraguan Navy is familiar. 1.3.3. Provide vessels at a low-cost to both the U.S. Government as well as the Nicaraguan Navy over the life of the vessels. 1.4. Scope: The contractor shall perform refurbishment and modification of an indefinite quantity of Government provided Eduardo o-type go-fast vessels, as well as installation and assembly of Government and Nicaraguan Navy provided equipment and motors in accordance with this PWS. 1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) base year (12 months) plus two (2) option years. 1.5.1. The first boat refurbishment shall be completed within 90 days of issuance of the first delivery order, regardless of the total quantity specified on the first delivery order. 1.5.2. Each subsequent boat refurbishment shall be provided to the U.S. Government within 45 days thereafter. 1.6. General Information 1.6.1. Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor's quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The contractor's quality control plan shall be submitted to the contracting officer 30 days after award of contract. 1.6.2. Quality Assurance: The government will evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). 1.6.3. Recognized Holidays: New Year's Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Columbus Day President's Day Veteran's Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Nicaraguan Labor Day Festival de Santo Domingo Battle of San Jacinto Immaculate Conception 1.6.4. Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for establishing their own business hours in order to meet the delivery schedule identified in paragraph 1.5. of this PWS. The contractor shall have a representative available between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, except on the recognized Holidays listed in paragraph 1.6.3. The Contractor must maintain an adequate workforce at all times to ensure uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. 1.6.5. Place of Performance: Refurbishment and modification of each boat shall be performed at the contractor's place of business. 1.6.5.1. The contractor shall pick-up the Government provided boats from Managua or a location specified by the COR or Contracting Officer. Upon completion of work for each boat, the contractor shall be responsible for delivering the boat to Nicaraguan Navy Head Quarter in Managua, or a location agreed upon by the contractor and COR, at no additional cost to the Government. 1.6.5.2. Prior to acceptance, by the Government, the inspection and testing of each completed boat shall be accomplished at Lake Mangua, Nicaragua or Corinto Naval base. 1.6.6. Type of Contract: The government will award an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract utilizing Firm Fixed-Priced (FFP) Task Orders (TOs) with FFP and Cost-Reimbursable (COST) type CLINs in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 16. 1.6.7. Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract need not possess or attain a security clearance for performance under this PWS; however, the contractor shall provide, obtain, and maintain necessary documents necessary to gain access to the Nicaraguan Naval Base and facilities in Managua, as required. 1.6.7.1. Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. The contractor shall be responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged Government property provided to the contractor under this contract. 1.6.7.2. Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys or key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer. 1.6.7.2.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. 1.6.7.2.2. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor's employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer. 1.6.7.3. Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. 1.6.7.4. Anti Terroism Awareness: The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees have been briefed on the iWATCH Program or equivalent for JTF-B within 30 days of employment. The Contractor shall coordinate with the JTF-B AT Officer at Joint Security Forces for the briefing at 2234-3634 ext. 4176. A copy of the training attendance shall be maintained by the Contractor and made available to the COR upon request. 1.6.7.5 Terrorist Threat Reports: The Contractor shall immediately report terrorist or bomb threats within 10 minutes to the JSF front desk, at tel: 2234-4634 ext. 4170 emergency dispatcher with a subsequent report to the Contracting Officer or designated representative and COR. 1.6.8. Special Qualifications: The contractor shall obtain and possess all qualifications, certifications, bonds, insurance, and any other item required by the Nicaraguan Government for the performance of this contract. The contractor shall ensure that all employees possess all required certifications and training for work being performed. 1.6.9. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings, the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government. 1.6.10. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: 1.6.10.1. Assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; 1.6.10.2. Perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; 1.6.10.3. Maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; 1.6.10.4. Issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; 1.6.10.5. Coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. 1.6.11. Key Personnel: N/A 1.6.11.1. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday. 1.6.12. Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations, where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel attending meetings or performing work on a Government installation, must wear proper identification at all times. 1.6.13. Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT): Upon award of this contract or employment of new personnel, the Contractor shall enter all Contractor employees into the SPOT system. The COR will approve all Contractor employees in the SPOT system and a Letter of Authorization (LOA) is generated to the Contractor on each Contractor employee. The LOA will be regenerated by the Contractor upon expiration of the LOA. Information and standards for the SPOT system is posted on the U.S. Government Foreign Clearance Guide website at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm for the country of Nicaragua. Access to SPOT is https://spot.altess.army.mil. 1.6.14. Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor's mitigation plan shall be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may effect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI. Part 2 Definitions and Acronyms 2. Definitions and Acronyms: 2.1. Definitions: 2.1.1. Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime. 2.1.2. Contracting Officer: A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government. 2.1.3. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the Contracting Officer to administer the contract. Such appointment will be in writing and will state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract. 2.1.4. Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS. 2.1.5. Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports. 2.1.6. Key Personnel: Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal. 2.1.7. Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property. 2.1.8. Quality Assurance: The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards. 2.1.9. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance. 2.1.10. Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements. 2.1.11. Subcontractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor. 2.1.12. Work Day: The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract. 2.1.12. Work Week: Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise. 2.2. Acronyms: ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer's Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit Part 3 Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services 3. Government Furnished Items and Services: 3.1. Services: The Government will not provide any services in support of this PWS. The contractor shall provide all services. 3.2. Facilities: The Government will not provide any facilities in support of this PWS. The contractor shall perform services at the contractor's place of business. 3.3. Utilities: The Government will not provide any utilities in support of this PWS. The Contractor shall provide all utilities necessary for services in support of this PWS. 3.4 Equipment: The Government will provide to the contractor the following for each task order: 3.4.1. Each 38-foot Eduardo o-type go-fast boat hull to the Contractor for refurbishment as required under each task order. If the Contractor determines that a hull provided by the NIC Government is not worthy of refurbishment, i.e., not seaworthy, the Contractor may request the hull be replaced with another. Part 4 Contractor Furnished Items and Services 4. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities: 4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this PWS. 4.2. Materials: The Contractor shall refurbish, install and assemble all Government and Nicaraguan Navy provided materials in accordance with this PWS. 4.3. Equipment: The Contractor shall refurbish, install and assemble all Government and Nicaraguan Navy provided equipment in accordance with this PWS. Part 5 Specific Tasks 5. Specific Tasks: 5.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall provide the following refurbishment and assembly services for Eduardo o-type go-fast vessels: 5.1.1. Reinforce Hull by adding two (2) fiberglass, using appropriate panels, foam-injected stringers lengthwise along the bottom of the hull to add durability during high speed operations and support the weight of equipment and personnel during operations. 5.1.2. Removal of the center console, fish box and bow deck of the existent Eduardo o. 5.1.3. Add a self-bailing, non-skid second deck approximately above the existing deck. The second deck must be at least 1 quote mark thick, or support the weight of equipment, center console, T-Top and personnel during operations. 5.1.4. Add a storage forward compartment, constructed of fiberglass, to the bow of the vessel. The size of the storage compartment shall have approximated dimension of be 90 quote mark wide, 40 quote mark high, and 84 quote mark deep. Storage compartment shall have a 13 quote mark wide by 32 quote mark tall access door located in the center of storage compartment wall that faces aft. Access door shall be water-tight, have rugged hinges, a locking mechanism, a mechanism that shall allow the door to be held in the open position. No less than six tie downs shall be mounted on second deck inside storage compartment. On both the left and right side of the storage compartment, foot-holds shall be cut into the bullhead to provide a step for crewmembers as they disembark the vessel. Foot-holds shall be approximately 12-18 quote mark above second deck. 5.1.5. Install at the Aft of the storage compartment shall be seating for two crew-members. A straddle-seating design shall be utilized so that both crew members shall sit in a single row straddling the bench located in the center (width-wise) of the vessel. The bench shall be cushioned on the seats and backs. Seat position shall have adequate hand-holds for crew members and durability during high speed operations. The total length of the bench shall not exceed 48 quote mark (TBD) and shall be located no less than 20 quote mark from the front of the console to avoid interfering with the console door. 5.1.6. Installation a gun tripod mount capable of holding a 0.50 caliber weapon shall be located at the bow of the boat. Gun mount shall be located in a manner that gun operator shall be standing on second deck, aft of the storage compartment. At location of gun mount, storage compartment shall be reinforced with a 3/8 quote mark thick aluminum or stainless steel plate. Size of steel plate shall be 10 quote mark x 10 quote mark and located no closer than 4 quote mark from aft edge of top of storage compartment. 5.1.7. Installation of two (2) guns for 7.62mm weapons, port and starboard side. The gun mount positions shall be reinforced with steel plates. 5.1.8. Construction and installation of the console. a. Shall accommodate the driver and the navigator b. Shall have adequate hand-holds for crew members and durability during high speed operations. c. Console shall be able to properly secure communication equipment. d. Console shall be of adequate height for maximum comfort and usability by boat driver and navigator. e. Console shall have a seat suitable for the comfort and injury prevention of the crew. f. Console shall be of adequate width to house gauges and displays, while still allowing for adequate space to walk around it on either side. g. Console shall be located approximately 84 quote mark from stern of vessel to front of console (where driver stands). h. Console shall be constructed of fiberglass and shall include steering wheel, throttle levers, and engine gauges. i. The console shall also include radar and GPS/depth finder displays located to the left of the engine gauges and above the steering wheel for easy visibility by boat driver. j. Navigation lights shall be attached to the left and right side of the console. k. Also, there needs to be adequate space on the right side of the console for the Marine VHF/HF and Harris radio panels that shall allow the radio operator to easily switch radio frequencies without having to gain access to the radio compartment. l. The console shall have a metal dowel-rod running the width of the front that can be used as a hand-hold by driver/navigator/communications officers. m. The console shall also have a built-in storage compartment for communication equipment. Storage compartment shall be built into base of console at a height that is adequate for easy access by the communications officer. It must also be located in a manner that shall not interfere with boat driver. n. Storage compartment must have an access door with rubber seal to prevent water from leaking into compartment. Access door must have a lock and a mechanism for holding the door in the open position. When inside compartment, communications gear must be locked in place to avoid damage from movement. It must also be easily removable. o. House batteries for electronic equipment (X2). Side of console facing forward shall have access door to the batteries. Access door shall be water-tight with rugged hinges, locking mechanism, and a mechanism that shall allow the door to be held in the open position. Batteries are provided by the contractor. p. Aft of the console shall be a driver/navigator bench seat, approximately the same width as the console. q. On the back side of the seat shall be a storage compartment for munitions designed to hold boxes of 0.50 cal and 7.62mm. The entire unit shall be screwed to the second deck and then covered with fiberglass to provide extra reinforcement. r. The Console shall be able to house the following equipment: i. One multi-function display for: 1. GPS/depth finder a. GARMIN =GPSMAP 5012 Chartplotter with GPS, Worldwide Basemap, 12 quote mark 2. quote mark Surface radar console (can be one display for Radar, GPS, depth finder a. GARMIN 18 quote mark GMR HD Digital Radar, 5.0 Horiz. Beamwidth, 36nm Max. Range, 4G ii. VHF radio 1. quote mark GARMIN VHF 300i and AIS, International, Black iii. HF radio 1. Icom M802 SSB Marine Radio System iv. engine gauges and tachometers v. Emergency Beacon locator- EPIRB vi. Compass vii. others as applicable ... 5.1.9 Construction and installation of T-top a. At least 72 quote mark above second deck to be able to install GPS antenna, VHF/HF marine radio (depending on configuration), Harris radio antenna, surface radar antennas, spot light, navigation lights and any other associated electronics. b. Add a metal stainless steel canopy frame located above console. A fiberglass canopy shall provide protection from sun. a. Shall have adequate hand-holds for crew members and durability during high speed operations. c. Canopy frame shall also support radar and communications antennas. Canopy frame shall be secured to second deck with screws and covered with fiberglass to provide extra reinforcement. Canopy shall be no wider than 3 quote mark either side of console. d. The T-top shall be able to house the following equipment: i. GPS/antenna ii. Harris base radio antenna iii. VHF marine radio antenna iv. HF marine radio antenna v. Surface radar antenna vi. Siren vii. Strobe light / IR strobe light viii. Radar reflector 5.1.10 Installation of the following electronic equipment: i. GPS/depth finder to include proper antenna and accessories ii. VHF/HF marine radio to include proper antenna and accessories iii. HF marine radio antenna iv. Surface radar console to include proper antenna and accessories v. Siren to include proper accessories vi. Strobe light/ IR strobe light vii. Radar reflector viii. Emergency Beacon locator- EPIRB ix. Navigation lights 5.1.11 Construction and installation of under deck fuel tank i. Construction of longitudinal and transversal stringer to mount fuel tank. ii. Provide and install a 300-gallon stainless steel (or 175 gal X2), baffled fuel tank between the first and second decks, located forward of the console. Can be a one or two tank configuration. iii. The fuel tanks shall be made of high quality stainless steel, baffled iv. An access port to refuel and replace the tank shall be provided. v. A mechanical fuel gauge shall be installed inside the access port. vi. An electronic fuel gauge shall be installed and connected to the control panel. vii. Optional sensor to be installed and connected to the Network Multi-function Display 5.1.12 Mount Six (6) tie downs, three on each side of vessel, along the rails, evenly spaced. Mount four (4) handrails on bulkheads, two (2) aft of the forward gun mounts and two (2) forward of the aft gun mounts. 5.1.13 Install attach points to be able to lift the boat. 5.1.14 Installation and construction of an engine splashguard to the stern of the vessel to prevent flooding of vessel when engines are operating in reverse. Splashguard shall be constructed of fiberglass, shall be the width of the vessel, least three feet deep, and be no less than 30 degrees to provide adequate draining. Drainage tubes and bilge pumps shall be located in the aft section of the vessel to prevent flooding of vessel. On either side of the engine splashguard a one crew member seat shall be built. The seat shall be incorporated into the bulkhead and positioned in a location where it shall not interfere with aft weapons operators. 5.1.15 Installation and construction of an engine guard to the stern of the vessel. 5.1.16 A tow rope point located on the stern of the vessel. The tow rope attachment point shall be mounted in such a manner to withstand forces exerted upon it when the vessel is being towed or towing another vessel. 5.1.17 Attach a tow rope point located on the bow of the vessel on the exterior side and above the water line. The tow rope attachment point shall be mounted in such a manner to withstand forces exerted upon it when the vessel is being towed. Reinforcement of the attach point shall be necessary. 5.1.18 Add high-impact foam- rubber, 3 quote mark wide, located on the bow of the vessel just under the top edge of the rail. The high impact foam shall be run no less than 84 quote mark from the bow of the vessel on both the starboard and port sides. 5.1.19 Installation of mechanical trims taps. 5.1.20 House batteries for outboard engines (X2). Access door shall be water-tight with rugged hinges, locking mechanism, and a mechanism that shall allow the door to be held in the open position. Battery selector and isolate switch must be located at reachable location. Batteries are provided by the contractor. 5.1.21 Paint entire hull -...