60' Dive Boat

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division is seeking information from potential sources for a commercial, modified commercial, or non-commercial product/service solution to meet the requirements for a 60' Dive Support boat. The boat will be used by the Navy Dive Lockers and Regional Maintenance Centers to support underwater ship's husbandry for submarines and surface ships. The key characteristics of the boat include an aluminum monohull, approximately 60 ft. in length by 22 ft. in beam, with a minimum payload capacity of 5,990 lbs. The boat should have a raised pilothouse, main cabin, aft work deck, and below decks: forepeak, galley, dive equipment room, engine room, and lazarette. The boat should also have an aft divers' hinged swim platform, bow push knees, aft work deck frame and fabric enclosure, twin propulsion Cummins diesel engines, and other features. • The boat shall be capable of supporting a minimum of 5,990 lbs total payload, including personnel and mission gear/cargo. • The boat shall be designed for marine transport and logistical launch and recovery from decks of USN and/or Military Sealift Command (MSC)/Commercial shipping. • The boat shall have an aft divers' hinged swim platform, bow push knees, aft work deck frame and fabric enclosure, and other features. • The boat shall have twin propulsion Cummins diesel engines, twin Aquamet 22 shafts, and two diesel-powered generators. • The boat shall have an HVAC system to maintain temperatures in extreme summer and winter conditions. • The boat shall have a Seawater Pump, Ampco pump, and other equipment to support diving operations.