NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE, CONTRACTING DIVISION, CODE N41, STENNIS SPACE CNTR, MS 39522-5001

66 -- REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE (ROV) (WORKING CLASS) SOL N62306-98-Q-A002 DUE 082498 POC Contract Specialist, N.F. HAIRSTON, (228) 689-8367 Amendment 0001 to solicitation N62306-98-Q-A002, published on 28 Jul 98. 1. Incorporate the following changes to the specification under this combined synosis/solicitation. (a) Add the following to the description of the Flotation Modules in the specification by adding the words "to allow for a complete flotation change out"; (b) Add the following to the description of the Submersible Pump "60 gpm @ 15psi"; (c) Add the followingto the description of the Movie Grade Lighting Upgrade "to include 2 gas HID lights @ 150 watts each, with 2 minute restart time"; (d) Delete the requirement for the sonar to process analog signals; (e) The required thrusters are to be rated to a depth of 1000 meters in lieu of 6000 meters; (f) The manipulator is to be rated to a depth of 1000 meters in lieu of 6000 meters; (g) Provide clarification that the overall ROV system is to be rated to a depth of 1000 meters, but the sonar head, only, is to be rated to 6000 meters; (h) Add the following to the description of the umbilical "The ROV will not be lifted by it's umbilical, the ROV will be recovered via a ships line or knuckle crane, with the attachment being made by someone in a ship launched watercraft." and "A kevlar strength member with a working load of 800# is required over the specified bending radius with a breaking strength of 4000#."; (i) Add the following clarifying information "The ROV is specified as a 1000 meter rated system with a 1000 meter long cable; (j) The maximum size of the ROV is changed to read 88"L x 40"W x 48". 2. The following clarifications are provided: (a) The entire sonar system and head, per the specifications, is to be provided with the ROV system (CLIN 0001); (b) All components listed under separate CLINs are separately priced items, and not part of the ROV system as described under CLIN 0001; (c) Estimated quantities include estimated quantities for the life of the contract/order (base plus 5 (1) year option periods); (d) A question was asked as follows: "Since there is no Tether Management System mentioned in the procurement, is it safe to assume that you (NAVO) will be employing a clump weight to get the vehicle (and umbilical) to depth? If this is the case, there is a fair amount money being wasted on making the whole umbilical neutrally buoyant." How do you (NAVO) envision that the operation will be run?" NAVO response: It depends on the operation. In deeper waters we (NAVO) will use a clump weight or similar and the cable could be designed differently. But this will be a multi purpose machine with several totally different operational missions. For example, in some shallow water missions the cable reach will be more important. Based on past experiences, we want the first umbilical as specified. As we become more specialized, different umbilicals will be needed. 3. THE SOLICITATION CLOSING DATE IS EXTENDED UNTIL 24 AUGUST 1998, 1430 (LOCAL TIME). Posted 08/18/98 (I-SN238520). (0230)

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