Specification - Outfit and Furnishings (SWBS 600-699)

General Outfit	Quantity	Additional Information
Ensign, National (16”x24”)	1 Ea	NSN 8345-00-245-2040
Ensign, US Coast Guard (15”x24”)	1 Ea	NSN 8345-00-242-0275
RB-M Operator’s Handbook	1 Ea	In accordance with SOW Section 086
Hearing Protectors, Ear Muff Style (pair)	2 Ea	Peltor H10 Series Twin Cup Ear Muff or equal
Hearing Protectors, Foam Insert Type, Disposable, Corded	1 Box	NSN 6515-00-137-6345
Flashlight, Pelican non-explosive	2 Ea	Lifesaving Systems P/N-LS #605 (Pelican Saberlite)
Battery, “C” Cell, Alkaline	6Ea	For Pelican Flashlights
Searchlight, Weather resistant, Hand-Held, Rechargeable Battery	1 Ea	Galls model SL078 or equivalent (See Section 332-6)
Blankets, Wool	2 Ea	NSN 7210-00-082-5668
Blankets, Emergency	2 Ea	Life Savings Systems Model 387P (SPACE ® Emergency Blanket) or equal
Pillows	2 Ea	NSN 7210-01-015-5190
Binoculars, 7 x 50 Marine Waterproof	2 Ea	NSN 6650-01-224-2555
Push-Button Portable Signal Horn, Air, with 8oz Propellant	1 Ea
Spare 8oz Propellant for the portable signal horn	1 Ea
Handi-wipes	2 Pkg	To fit dispensers, see 644
Medium duty wipes	1 Box	NSN 7920-01-448-7053 see 670
Paper Towels	1 Roll	To fit holder, see 644
Toilet Paper	1 Roll	To fit holder, see 644
5/8” x 2” NC 3/16 Stainless Steel Bolts	4 ea	To bolt gun mount pintle to the tow bit

Table 600-2 Navigation Equipment Outfit

Navigation Equipment	Quantity	Additional Information
Navigation Rules International- Inland	1 Ea	COMDTINST M16672.2
Parallel Plotter*	1 Ea	Weems and Plath #120 or equal
Dividers*	1 Ea	Weems and Plath #176 or equal
Slide Rule, Nautical*	1 Ea	Weems and Plath #105 or equal
Search Pattern Wheel*	1 Ea	Weems and Plath #113 or equal
Pencils, #2	5 Ea
Pencil Sharpener	1 Ea
Anemometer, Hand Held # 271	1 Ea	CAGEC 18560
Stop Watch	1 Ea	NSN 6645-00-126-0286
Penlight w/Red Lens	1 Ea	Lifesaving Systems Model 601 & 601-1 (Pelican MityLite ®) or equal

*Note: These items are available in a set as the Coast Guard Navigation Kit, Weems and Plath #100

Table 600-3 Rescue and Survival Equipment Outfit

Rescue, Survival & Safety Equipment	Quantity	Additional Information
30” Ring Buoy, Lifesaving	2 Ea	NSN 4220-00-275-3157
Light, Marker, Distress	2 Ea	ACR Electronics Inc. Automatic Crew-Overboard Marker Light Model SM2
Snap hook for marker light lanyard	2 Ea	Lifesaving Systems P/N 365 or equal
Throw Bag	2 Ea	Lifesaving Systems Model 237P or equal
Snap hook for throw bag	2 Ea	Lifesaving Systems P/N 365 or equal
Pyrotechnics Storage Container	1 Ea	Lifesaving Systems P/N 527 or equal
Personal Flotation Devices, Type I, Adult	5 Ea	Stearns Merchant Mate I or equal
Personal Flotation Devices, Type I, Youth	2 Ea	Stearns Merchant Mate I or equal
Damage Control Kit Bag	1 Ea	NSN 8465-01-117-8699 Rescue
Grounding Wand w/Mounting Clip (for helo ops)	1 Ea	Burlington Safety Lab of California (Govt Division) PN H22497
Knife With Case	1 EA	NSN 4220-00-141-1909
Swimmers Harness w/ 70 feet line	1 Ea	Lifesaving Systems Model 202 or equal
First Aid Kit, 10 Person	1 Ea	NSN 6545-00-656-1093
Stokes Litter with Flotation	1 Ea	Life Saving Systems Model 406-F (break apart)
Medevac Board	1 Ea	Lifesaving Systems Corporation Model 450 or equal
Boat Crew Safety Belts	4 Ea	Life Saving Systems Model 218
Boat Crew Safety Helmet	1 XL	Life Saving Systems Model 458
	1 Large
	1 Med
Boat Crew Goggles	3 Ea	Life Saving Systems #535 or equal
Rescue Strap	1	Life Saving Systems Model #215
P6 Standpipe Connection Hose	1	NSN 4720 01 372 5726
Firefighting Hose	1	Darley P/N 7TMPRC15600R50ARI
Firefighting Nozzle	1	Darley P/N L68502
Firefighting Hose Cam and Groove Coupler Adapter	1	Darley P/N 1605900
Aft Gunner Restraint Belt	1 ea	Life Saving Systems PN 780-3
Forward Gunner Restraint Belt	1 ea	Life Saving Systems PN 780-1

Table 600-4 Mooring and Towing Equipment Outfit

Mooring and Towing Equipment	Quantity	Additional Information
Mooring Lines, 2-3/4" circ. DBN x 30 ft	2 Ea
Mooring Lines, 2-3/4" circ. DBN x 60 ft	6 Ea	Also used as bridles
Mooring Lines, ½” dia. DBN x 200 ft	2 Ea
Heaving Lines, 100 ft	3 Ea	Life Saving Systems Model 227-H or equal
Fenders, Cylindrical.	4 Ea	Min. 10" dia x 30" long pneumatic with 10 ft x 3/8” dia. DBN tag line
Boat Hook Mounting Clamps	2 Sets
Telescoping Boat Hooks, 8 ft	2 Ea	Garelick Floating #55170
Shackle ( 1 ¼” ) Galvanized Steel	1 Ea
Nylite Shackle, Size 4 (Orange)	1 Ea	American Group: (800) 227-7673
Folding Grapnel	1EA	P/N G8008-MKII/ Bosun Supplies
Drogue, Stubbies	1Ea	Stubbies Upholstery & Canvas P/N- RBM45SMALLDROGUE
Drogue, Bag Flotation	1 Ea	Stubbies Upholstery & Canvas P/N- 45RBMFLOATDROGUEBAG
Drogue Tending line, 1 ½” circ. DBN x 200 ft, hardware to include: 316 Stainless Steel 5/16” swivel, 316 Stainless Steel 5/16” screw pin shackle, and ½” plastic thimble spliced into the line at one end.	1 Ea	200 ft length of line to include length of spliced-in thimble
Snap Hook	1 Ea	Life Saving Systems Model #367 Snap Hook and #377 Snap Hook Clip.
Snap Hook Tending Line, 2” circ. black, DBN line x 15 ft	1 Ea	Line spliced onto the snap hook at one end.
Towing Line	1 Ea	See section 582
Towing Gear Stowage Case Case shall contain the following items listed above: Shackle ( 1 ¼” ), Nylite Shackle, Folding Grapnel	1 Ea	Pelican Case 1550 P/N 527 Lifesaving Systems

602 [Orig] HULL AND MECHANICAL DESIGNATION AND MARKING

602-1 [Orig] Boat Identification Plate

602-1.1 [Orig] The RB-M shall have a manufacturer’s identification plate. The plate shall be mounted in a prominent location on the boat. The plate shall include, at a minimum; the Contractor's name and address, the model number of the boat, a Coast Guard hull number, the words “Response Boat – Medium (RB-M)”and the year built . The Coast Guard hull number will be provided by the Government at the time an individual boat is ordered.

602-1.2 [Orig] The boat identification plate shall be a minimum of 4” by 6” and be made of aluminum with black letters. The plate shall be a minimum of 3/16” thick.

602-2 [Orig] Markings

602-2.1 [Orig] The boat shall include markings for U.S. Coast Guard identification in accordance with the Coast Guard Coatings and Colors Manual, COMDTINST M10360.3, Chapter 12. Markings shall include the Coast Guard stripe and emblem on the port and starboard bow, the words “US Coast Guard” port and starboard aft of the stripe, the hull number port and starboard forward of the stripe and the hull number above the homeport on the stern. Use Coast Guard standard boat drawings "47B MLB 631-010 REV-G, Hull Visual Identification" and "41UT 1901-2 REV-A, Hull Visual Identification & Paint Schedule" as guidelines for the approximate size and location of the port and starboard stripes.

602-2.2 [Orig] The boat shall include markings port and starboard with the words "U.S. COAST GUARD" in block letters that are 6" high. Lettering shall be black and shall be placed in such a way so as to be highly visible from the side of the RB-M. The lettering shall be centered approximately in the middle of the RB-M, fore and aft and shall meet all other requirements of this section. COMDTINST M10360.3 shall be used for guidance in determining proper location and spacing of the lettering, with the exception that placing the lettering and numbering need not be limited to fendering or hull.

602-3 [Orig] Label Plates

602-3.1 [Orig] Each control, switch, gauge and valve shall be provided with a durable, permanently attached label plate to indicate its function.

602-3.2 [Orig] Each radio, microphone and speaker shall be labeled with radio type in accordance with Table 441-1.

602-3.3 [Orig] Safety signs and labels shall be designed and installed in accordance with ABYC Project T-5, Safety Signs and Labels.

602-3.4 [Orig] The entrance to the engine room shall have a warning sign indicating the presence of a noise hazard. The sign shall be labeled “DANGER, NOISE HAZARD AREA –HEARING PROTECTION MUST BE WORN”.

602-3.5 [Orig] All permanent notices and signs required by the OSHA, ABS, the US Coast Guard and the U.S. Public Heath Service shall be mounted and sized in accordance with ABYC Project T-5, Safety Signs and Labels. NOTE: Coast Guard intends to provide a list of required signs for final Specification.

604 [Orig] LOCKS, KEYS AND TAGS

604-1 [Orig] General

604-1.1 [Orig] The pilothouse door(s) shall be provided with a hasp-type mechanism that may be secured with a padlock.

612 [Orig] RAILS AND HAND HOLDS

612-1 [Orig] General

612-1.1 [Orig] Rigid, fixed handrails and hand holds shall be located throughout the interior and exterior for crew and passenger safety and efficient operation.

612-1.2 [Orig] The RB-M shall be outfitted with a minimum of two hand holds at each seat location.

612-1.3 [Orig] Handrails shall be set back from the deck edge, or angled, so they are not damaged during normal boat rolling motions when coming alongside another vessel or bulkhead.

612-1.4 [Orig] Handrails and hand holds shall be sized and located following the guidance of ASTM F1166-95a.

612-2 [Orig] Heavy Weather Safety Belt Attachment Points

612-2.1 [Orig] The RB-M shall have safety belt D-rings attachment points located about the exterior craft. When operating in rough seas, crewmembers wear a heavy weather safety belt. The belt is worn around the crewmembers waist and has two 3-ft straps with quick disconnect clasps at the end of each strap. The crewmember will hook the clasps to D-ring attachment points located around the boat. These D-ring attachment points shall be located so the crew can move freely around the exterior of the boat and always have the capability of being attached to two D-rings points and still be capable of performing the crewmembers task.

612-2.2 [Orig] The rings shall be ½ inch rod welded to the craft approximately 2 ½ inches long and 4 inches wide.

613 [Orig] COVERS

613-1 General

613-1.1 [Orig] The RB-M shall be provided with a fabric cover for the following:

a. Towline reel

b. Anchor line reel (if stowed in an exterior location)

c. P-6 Pump Container (if stowed in an exterior location)

613-1.2 [A00029] Covers shall be fabricated of Top Gun fabric or equal. The color shall be dark blue.

613-1.3 [Orig] Covers shall be provided with a means of securing them in place under all operational and survival conditions.

613-1.4 [Orig] When not in use, stowage for the cover shall be provided adjacent to the item being covered.

625 [Orig] WINDOWS

625-1 [Orig] General

625-1.1 [Orig] Windows and frames shall be Watertight Degree 3. Boats that are self-righting shall conform to the watertight requirements of Section 079-3 Light transmission levels through pilothouse windows and windows in pilothouse doors shall comply with the requirements of ABYC Project H-13.

625-1.2 [Orig] Each forward facing windshield shall have a wiper system with a window washing system. Cleared area shall be located to accommodate 5^th percentile female to 95^th percentile male while underway at cruise speed. Wipers shall have at least 3 speeds (intermittent, low, and high) and be self parking. The wipers shall clear at least 60 percent of the window.

625-1.3 [Orig] A windshield washer system for all windows with wipers shall be installed. Washer spray shall cover the window in sufficient quantity to remove salt film. The system shall be operated from the pilothouse. The activation switch shall be located next to the wiper control switches.

625-1.4 [Orig] A 2 gallon windshield washer reservoir shall be provided.

625-1.5 [Orig] All pilothouse windows shall have means of defrosting and defogging. Controls for the defrosting and defogging equipment shall be within easy reach of the crew in the pilothouse.

625-1.6 [A00006] Forward facing windows shall be heated, laminated tempered safety glass. Glazing for the survivor’s compartment overhead escape hatch and side portlights shall be made of acrylic. Glazing for other side facing windows or portlights may be laminated tempered safety glass or polycarbonate with scratch-resistant coating. Other windows may be made of laminated tempered safety glass or polycarbonate with scratch-resistant coating.

625-1.7 [Orig] At least one window, or section of a window, on each side of the pilothouse, and on the aft end of the pilothouse if there is no pilothouse door communicating directly with the aft deck, shall be capable of opening for ventilation and to be used by the helmsman and navigator when communicating with the crew on deck. The windows shall not open inward. Windows shall be able to be secured in the open position. The opening window or section of window shall not impede access to the side decks of the craft or be subject to damage when alongside a ship or pier. To the extent practicable, the opening window or section of a window shall be located so as to avoid taking on spray when the craft is underway at all speeds and sea states.

631 [Orig] COLORS, COATINGS, AND FINISH

631-1 [Orig] General

631-1.1 [Orig] All colors, coatings and finishes shall be in accordance with COMDTINST M10360.3.

631-1.2 [Orig] The console shall have a scratch-resistant maintenance-free sheathing to minimize glare from lights and electronics during night operations.

631-2 [Orig] Aluminum

631-2.1 [Orig] All exposed aluminum surfaces on the exterior of the craft shall have a uniform natural or satin finish/texture defined as:

631-2.1.1 [Orig] A surface profile that does not exceed 1.0 mils as measured by Testex Press-O-Film replica tape (coarse 0.8-2.0 mils).

631-2.1.2 [Orig] Spherically shaped indentations with a diameter less than or equal to 0.2 mm as measured by an optical comparator such as a Fowler 7x Comparator with a #7 Reticle.

631-2.2 [Orig] Application of a satin finish may be achieved by a glass bead blast with the following parameters:

631-2.2.1 [Orig] Media - glass bead size #8 using designation no. AGB-18 (U.S. sieve size 70-100) using SAE Standard AMS-2431, Rev. A or equivalent.

631-2.2.2 [Orig] Air pressure - 80 PSI.

631-2.2.3 [Orig] Nozzle tip - 7/16".

631-2.2.4 [Orig] Nozzle angle - 75^o-90^o to the surface.

631-3 [A00038] Faying Surfaces

631-3.1 [A00038] Exterior Faying Surfaces

631-3.1.1 [A00038] Aluminum faying surfaces, below the main deck, excluding those where zincs come in contact with the hull or where the hull is already coated with anti-foulant paint, but specifically including those where the fendering comes in contact with the hull, shall be coated in accordance with 631-3.1.3.

631-3.1.2 [A00038] Aluminum faying surfaces on the exterior of the boat that are on or above the main deck shall be coated or sealed with an OEM Gasket in accordance with OEM Manufacturer’s requirements. Should the manufacturer not have coating requirements or provide gaskets to seal faying surfaces, the surfaces shall be coated in accordance with 631-3.1.3, or as listed below and detailed in Table 631-3:

631-3.1.2.1 [A00038] Rigid metal (metal that will not be damaged during removal of the item due to adhesion) to aluminum faying surfaces may be coated with a one-part polyurethane approved by the Contracting Officer.

631-3.1.2.2 [A00038] Plastic to aluminum or non-rigid metal to aluminum faying surfaces maybe coated with a 100% silicone (non-acid based) caulking compound approved by the Contracting Officer.

631-3.1.2.3 [A00038] Faying surfaces associated with bolt-in windows, bolt-in demisters, engine room exhaust louvers, the radar base, and the mast foundation may be sealed with butyl tape (Manus-Bond 64-A, or equal) as a substitution for the caulking compounds listed above.

Table 631-3 Exterior Faying Surfaces
Item #	Item	Above Main Deck?	KO Approved Method	Area
1	Aft hand rails,swimmer platform surfaces	N	Sikaflex	Swimmer platform
2	Hatch latches and hinges on swimmer platform	N	Sikaflex	Swimmer platform
3	Forward vents on Deck House	Y	Silicone sealant	P/H
4	HF Antenna coupler	Y	Silicone sealant	P/H
5	Fendering Flat Bar	Y	Paint	Fender
6	Perko Nav lights	Y	No protection (Perko Ligths) Silicone (Hella Lights)	P/H
7	Wichard folding Pad eyes	Y	OEM Gasket	Aft deck
8	Radar Foundation	Y	Butyl Tape	P/H
9	Mast Foundation	Y	Butyl Tape	P/H
10	Chrome horn	Y	Micarta w/ Silicone sealant	P/H
11	Antenna Mounts	Y	Silicone sealant	P/H
12	EPIRB Bracket	Y	Silicone sealant	Main deck
13	Boat Hook Mounts	Y	No protection	P/H
14	Lazarette step	Y	Sikaflex	Laz
15	Pilothouse steps	Y	Sikaflex	P/H
16	Mast J-box	Y	Silicone sealant	P/H
17	Hatch hinges	Y	Sikaflex	Main deck
18	Window/Port lights &	Y	Butyl Tape	P/H
19	Shore Tie Receiver	Y	OEM Gasket	P/H
20	Wipers	Y	OEM Gasket	P/H
21	Forward weapon mount	N	Sikaflex	Main deck
22	Demistors	Y	Butyl Tape	P/H
23	Searchlight	Y	OEM Gasket	P/H
24	IR Camera	Y	OEM Gasket	P/H
25	GPS SINS Antennas	Y	Silicone sealant	P/H
26	Aft deck flood light	Y	Silicone sealant	P/H
27	Blue lights	Y	OEM Gasket	P/H
28	Life ring brackets	Y	Silicone sealant	Main deck
30	Low Level LED Lights	Y	Silicone sealant	P/H
31	Lazarette Exahust Vents	Y	Butyl Tape	Laz
32	Tow reel UHMW bearing in outboard bearing support	N	Silicone	Main deck
33	Tow reel UHMW bearing in lazarette box	N	Silicone only on the shoulder of the flange for the UHMW bearing. No protection inside AL block	Main deck
34	Tow reel outboard support plate	N	Silicone sealant	Main deck
35	Mast dog UHMW wedges	N	Silicone sealant	Main deck
36	Mast stop UHMW blocks	N	Silicone sealant	Main deck
37	Swim step stiffeners	N	100%, Double Continuous except on swim platform inspection grates, which warp too much if welded 100%.	Aft deck
38	Beckson hatches in mast foundation	N	Silicone sealant	P/H
39	Bolt in Windows	Y	Butyl Tape	P/H

631-3.1.3 [A00038] Wherecoating of faying surfaces is required, it shall be accomplished by using an abrasive blast with an inert, non-ferrous grit on any metallic surface and then coating the surface with 2 coats of a light gray High Build Epoxy as defined in the Coatings and Color Manual, COMDTINST M10360.3 Chg 1 Sections 5.F.2 (page 5-13) and Appendix C.D.8 page C-5) and C.E.1 (page C-9).

631-3.2 [A00038] Interior Faying Surfaces

631-3.2.1 [A00038] Faying surfaces of bimetallic connections within the interior of the boat, including fasteners in flange connections of piping systems, shall be isolated by means of non-metallic, chemically-inert materials of high electrical resistance.

631-3.2.1.1 [A00038] Fasteners used for mounting equipment, system components, pipe brackets and straps.

631-3.2.1.2 [A00038] Faying surfaces where only one of the surfaces is metallic.

631-3.2.1.3 [A00038] Faying surfaces between non-metallic materials.

631-3.2.1.4 [A00038] Faying surfaces where manufacturer’s requirements preclude isolation or where an electric connection is required, as in ground points and zincs.

631-4 [Orig] Antifouling Coating

631-4.1 [Orig] An antifouling coating system shall be applied to the underwater body and boot-top of the RB-M. The antifouling coating system shall consist of an anticorrosive epoxy primer and an antifoulant.

631-4.2 [Orig] The primer shall be an anti-corrosive epoxy found on the Qualified Products List for MIL-PRF-24647C.

631-4.3 [Orig] The antifouling coating system SN-1 HP manufactured by E-Paint, 25 Research Rd; East Falmouth, MA 02536, phone 508-540-4412, shall be applied as given in the following table and in accordance with manufacturer’s application instructions. Where this specification and the manufacturer’s application instructions conflict, this specification shall take precedence.

Table 631-1 [Orig] Antifouling Coating System

Exterior Surfaces to be Preserved

Surface Preparation

Coating System

DFT (mils)

Color

Underwater Body and Boot-top

Brush blast to bare metal with clean, fine aluminum oxide, garnet or equivalent inert material conforming to A-A-59316, Type I & IV with a 1.5-2.5 mil anchor profile

1) MIL-PRF-24647 Anti-corrosive Epoxy

2) MIL-PRF-24647 Anti-corrosive Epoxy

3) Antifoulant, Non-copper, High Speed

4) Antifoulant, Non-copper, High Speed

5) Antifoulant, Non-copper, High Speed

6) Antifoulant, Non-copper, High Speed

7) (Boot-top Only) Antifoulant, Non-copper, High Speed

5.0-6.0

3.0-4.0

Red

Gray

Orange

Gray

White

Note: Boot-top is defined as extending 6” below the design waterline

633 [Orig] CATHODIC PROTECTION

633-1 [Orig] Sacrificial Anodes

633-1.1 [Orig] The RB-M shall have sacrificial anodes for cathodic protection installed in accordance with ABYC Project E-2, Cathodic Protection, for a salt water environment.

634 [Orig] DECK COVERING

634-1 [Orig] General

634-1.1 [A00059] All exterior decks including the engine room deck hatch and forepeak deck hatch shall be provided with non-skid surface that shall be 3M Safety Walk Coarse 770 (color: Deck Grey).

634-1.2 [A00014] All interior pilothouse and passenger compartment decks shall be provided with non-skid surface that shall be 3M Safety Walk Coarse 770 (color: Deck Grey).

634-1.3 [A00014] Interior machinery space decks shall be serrated grating provided with quick release removable (without tools) panels, except for the engine room, which shall be exempt from the serrated grating requirement. The Contractor shall apply 3M™ Safety-Walk™ Course Tread 770 (color: Deck Grey) to the engine room deck. Grating must remain secure in all operating conditions stated in Section 044-2 and have no side to side movement when being walked on.

634-1.4 [A00014] Areas that will be used as steps during routine operations or maintenance shall be provided with a non-skid surface that shall be 3M Safety Walk Coarse 770 (color: Deck Grey).

635 [Orig] THERMAL INSULATION AND ACOUSTIC ABSORPTIVE TREATMENT

635-1 [Orig] General

635-1.1 [Orig] Insulation shall be selected to provide the thermal and acoustic properties necessary to meet the requirements of this specification with the minimum practical weight and maximum practical resistance to damage from water, vibration and other causes throughout the boat’s service life.

635-1.2 [Orig] Insulation shall be installed over watertight boundaries only after all specified tightness tests have been completed.

635-1.3 [Orig] Fastenings shall not crush or otherwise reduce the insulating value of the insulation.

635-1.4 [Orig] Vapor barriers shall be applied to all insulation as necessary to prevent penetration of moisture, shall remain intact and continuous over the area protected by means of sealed joints and edges and shall not have any holes or voids in any single coat of vapor barrier coating.

635-1.5 [Orig] Insulation shall be installed in such a way to prevent damage from water absorption or physical damage, including installation of sheathing as necessary to protect the insulation.

644 [Orig] MARINE SANITATION AND HABITABLITY

644-1 [Orig] Head Facilities

644-1.1 [Orig] The RB-M shall have head facilities that will provide crewmember privacy and afford the crewmember enough space to remove their PPE. The head facilities shall be located in a compartment defined by joiner panels. Fabric enclosure curtains are not desirable. Floor space dimensions shall be approximately 30” x 36”. A door capable of being latched from the inside shall be provided for the space.

644-1.2 [Orig] The RB-M head facilities shall have grab rails, a toilet paper holder, a small trash receptacle with a sealed top and a Handi-wipes type dispenser.

644-1.3 [A00005] The RB-M head facilities shall have a permanently installed Type III Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) made of non-corroding base materials and employing a removable cassette holding tank to facilitate easy disposal of waste, such as the Thetford Cassette C-402C or its equivalent.

644-1.4 [A00005] Reserved.

644-1.5 [A00005] Reserved.

644-1.6 [A00005] The MSD shall be installed in accordance with OEM recommendation and guidance to ensure its proper operation and to ensure that the unit stays in place under all operating and survival conditions, including capsize and rollover.

644-2 [Orig] Habitability

644-2.1 [Orig] The RB-M shall have a potable water system that includes a removable potable water tank (5 gallon capacity minimum) and a galley sink. The sink shall have an overboard drain that meets the requirements in Section 505-2. A removable jug (5 gallon capacity) with faucet may be used in lieu of a tank.

644-2.2 [Orig] The RB-M galley shall have a microwave capable of heating single serving drinks and meals, a paper towel dispenser, a sealed trash can, a Handi-wipes type dispenser, and cooler (minimum 36 quart) with cooler tie down. Additional storage of at least 1 cubic foot in volume shall be provided for supplies and food.

644-2.3 [Orig] Standard sports water bottle holders shall be provided at each crewmember’s seat.

660 [Orig] OPERATOR AND CREW STATIONS

660-1 [Orig] Operator and Crew Seating

660-1.1 [Orig] The RB-M shall have shock mitigating seating for the four crewmembers. Seating shall provide for safe, comfortable support of the crew in high speed, rough weather operations. Seats must be located and adjustable, if necessary, so that the range of crewmembers, as listed in Section 088, are capable of performing their applicable missions assigned to that individual seating location. Seating shall have seat belts.

660-1.2 [Orig] Seat materials shall provide comfortable support of the seated person and shall be fabricated of durable marine grade materials. Materials shall be resistant to tearing and puncturing, and not significantly degrade or fade under exposure to sunlight and saltwater.

660-1.3 [Orig] Crewmember seating shall be Stidd 500 –V5 or equal.

660-2 [Orig] Passenger Seating

660-2.1 [Orig] Passenger seating shall be provided for the full complement of five passengers. The seating may allow the ability to carry a casualty in a Stokes litter while providing medical assistance. The survivor, while in the Stokes litter, may take up the space of up to three passenger seats. Seating shall have seat belts. The passenger seats shall have seat belts and shall be outfitted with a minimum of two hand holds at each seat location.

670 [Orig] STOWAGE

670-1 [Orig] General

670-1.1 [Orig] Positive means shall be provided to hold all loose components and outfit items under all operating and survival conditions, including capsize and rollover.

670-1.2 [Orig] Storage for the outfit items in the Specification, including but not limited to Table 600-1, 600-2, 600-3, 600-4 and any other items the Contractor deems necessary for the safe operation of the RB-M, shall be provided. Storage locations shall suit the items being stored and shall prevent damage and wear to items being stored. Access to items used on a regular basis shall be readily accessible. Stowage for items shall not be piggy-backed where if one of the items is removed for use, the remaining item must still have secure storage.

670-1.3 All items shall be stowed in a dry location, with the exception of the boat hooks, with mounting clamps, the lifesaving buoy, the distress marker with snap hook, the throw bag with snap hook, and both ensigns.

670-2 [Orig] Damage Control Kit Stowage

670-2.1 [Orig] The RB-M shall have interior stowage space and weight margin for the damage control kit. The damage control kit is stowed in a duffle bag (shown on outfit list) that is 37” long and 12.5” in diameter when full, and weighs approximately 21 lbs. The damage control k it shall be reasonably accessible.

670-3 [Orig] Lifesaver Kit Stowage

670-3.1 [Orig] The RB-M shall have dedicated interior stowage and weight margin for the Coast Guard Standard Lifesaver Kit. The stowage shall be located in either the pilothouse or passenger compartment, and shall securely hold the lifesaver kit in an upright orientation. Stowage for the Lifesaver Kit shall be readily accessible. The Lifesaver kit is stowed in a Thomas AeroMed bag (shown on outfit list) and weighs approximately 25 pounds when fully outfitted. The bag for the Lifesaver Kit is the Urban Rescue Back Pack from R&B Fabrications of Oakwood, Ohio (http://www.rbfab.com/). The bag measures approximately 11” wide x 20” high x 6” deep. On each side of the bag is an auxiliary pouch that measures 2” wide x 11” high x 5” deep.

670-4 [Orig] Crew Personal Effects Bags Stowage

670-4.1 [Orig] The RB-M shall have dedicated interior storage and weight margin for four crew personal effects duffle bags. Each bag is 22 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 20 inches in height and weighs approximately 15 lbs when full. Storage shall be in the pilothouse or passenger compartment.

670-5 [Orig] Survival Vest Stowage

670-5.1 [Orig] The RB-M shall have dedicated interior lockable stowage and weight margin for stowage of survival vests (LifeSaving Systems Model 217 CG). The vests, when in service, will be outfitted with survival gear, including pyrotechnics, to fill the vest pockets. When fully outfitted the vests will weigh approximately 4 pounds each.

670-6 [Orig] Pyrotechnics Stowage

670-6.1 [Orig] The pyrotechnics stowage container shall be stowed in a lockable interior location. The pyrotechnics shall be arranged in the container so they are in the vertical position when the stowage container is stored.

670-7 [Orig] Binoculars

670-7.1 [Orig] Binoculars shall be stowed in locations that are readily accessible to the crew from the seated position in the pilothouse.

670-8 [Orig] Hearing Protection

670-8.1 [Orig] The ear muff style hearing protectors shall be provided with stowage in a readily accessible location in the pilothouse so they can be rapidly donned when the engineer(s) is transiting to the engine compartment.

670-8.2 [Orig] The disposable hearing protection shall be provided with a storage container in the passenger compartment or pilothouse. These are used primarily for working on deck during helicopter operations.

670-9 [Orig] Ring Buoy, Distress Marker Lights, and Throw Bags

670-9.1 [Orig] Ring buoy sets shall be stowed in locations that are readily accessible to the aft deck. Each ring buoy set shall consist of the 30” Ring Buoy, the Distress Marker Light, and the Throw Bag. A lanyard with a snap hook shall be attached for the distress marker light. The boat hull number shall be placed on the top semicircle of the ring and the legend “U.S. COAST GUARD” shall be placed on the bottom semicircle of the ring. Black letters and numbers 2 inches in height will be used.

670-9.2 [Orig] The ring buoy set stowage shall allow for the distress marker light to remain clipped to the ring buoy. The throw bag remains unclipped from the ring buoy but is rapidly clipped to the buoy when needed.

670-10 [Orig] Mooring Line and Fendering Stowage

670-10.1 [Orig] Mooring lines and fenders shall be stowed in a location that is readily accessible.

670-10.2 [A00008] Lines shall be stowed so they are hanging in coils and securely stowed in accordance with Section 670-1.1.

670-11 [Orig] Miscellaneous Stowage

670-11.1 [Orig] The RB-M shall have an interior stowage locker(s) of a capacity totaling at least 5 cubic feet of for miscellaneous outfit not otherwise included in this specification. This stowage must be accessible from either the pilothouse or passenger compartment. Lockers shall be no less than 1 cubic foot in volume.

670-11.2 [A00014] The contractor shall provide an enclosed stowage space between the hull and the port survivors’ compartment seating area. The enclosed area shall provide no less than 5 cubic feet of volume for stowage. The closure for the stowage space shall be a horizontal hatch cover with a minimum of two latches and shall be hinged outboard. The latches shall not be key lockable, and shall not be susceptible to accidental openings. Lightweight perforated metal sheathing shall be used to protect the hull insulation within the enclosed area.

670-11.3 [A00014] The Contractor shall install a one inch coaming around the opening for the survivors’ compartment air conditioning unit and duct heater in the horizontal surface between the starboard survivors’ compartment seating and the hull. The coaming shall prevent loose items from falling down into the space around the survivor cabin air conditioning unit and bilge.

670-12 [Orig] Tools, Tool Storage, and Onboard Spares Outfit

670-12.1 [Orig] A tool box NSN 5180-00-629-9783 shall be provided.

670-12.2 [Orig] Special tools that are required for underway repairs and frequent preventive maintenance shall be provided and stored with the onboard spares.

670-12.3 [A00054] The RB-M shall be provided with stowage for onboard spares. Table 670-1 details the required onboard spare parts outfit. These onboard spare parts will enable the RB-M crews to correct minor underway casualties and be ready for operations. Any parts substituted as “or equal” shall meet all salient characteristics of the original part.

Table 670-1 Onboard Spares Outfit [A00054]

	Quantity Per RBM	Part Nomenclature	MMC P/N or NIIN or Equal	P/N or Equal	CAGE	U/I
	2	PRIMARY FUEL FILTER	01-540-3412	01030	3MHL8	EA
	2	SEPAR LID GASKET	MMRBM0029	10362	3MHL8	EA
	1	250 CLASS T FUSE	MMRBM0032	5118	1Q449	EA
	1	LIGHT,UTILITY,VEHICULAR	01-519-1678	90400247	61204	EA
	1	MDE R/W PUMP COVER GASKET	MMRBM0018	23511828	72582	EA
	1	MDE R/W IMPELLER	MMRBM0019	23502086	72582	EA
	2	SECONDARY FUEL FILTER	01-022-8183	23530707	72582	EA
Store these items in Divided Case (2673T52)	1	DIVIDED CASE	MMRBM0027	2673T52	3A054	EA
	1	COMPASS LED 24VDC	MMRBM0012	GM0093ASY (XSP PKG)	50967	EA
	1	FUSE,CARTRIDGE 3 Amp	00-010-6652	AGC-3	71400	EA
	1	FUSE,CARTRIDGE 5 Amp	00-284-6787	AGC5	71400	EA
	1	FUSE, CARTRIDGE 6 Amp	00-548-3126	AGC6	71400	EA
	1	FUSE,CARTRIDGE 10 Amp	01-459-3847	AGC10	71400	EA
	1	FUSE,CARTRIDGE 15 Amp	00-424-8873	AGC15	71400	EA
	1	FUSE,CARTRIDGE 30 Amp	00-539-6920	AGC30	71400	EA
	1	FUSE,CARTRIDGE 1 Amp	MMRBM0034	AGA1	71400	EA
	1	FUSE,CARTRIDGE 3 Amp	01-123-5210	ATC3	71400	EA
	1	FUSE,CARTRIDGE 4 Amp	01-369-1801	ATC4	71400	EA
	1	FUSE,CARTRIDGE 5 Amp	01-123-5212	ATC5	71400	EA
	1	FUSE,CARTRIDGE 10 Amp	01-123-5211	ATC10	71400	EA
	1	FUSE,CARTRIDGE 20 Amp	01-085-0825	ATC20	71400	EA

670-12.3.1 [A00054] The Contractor shall handle, package, mark and deliver onboard spares in accordance with packaging instructions in SOW Section 084 and Contract Section D. These onboard spares shall be delivered to the applicable boat stations.

670-12.3.2 [A00054] Onboard spare parts may be provided in multiple or

separate packages, but each package shall only contain onboard spare parts and shall not contain any other items. Packages containing onboard spare parts shall be clearly marked indicating that the package contains RB-M onboard spare parts.

670-12.3.3 [A00054] All items included in Table 670-1 shall be provided no later than the scheduled boat delivery date and no earlier than 10 days prior to the scheduled boat delivery date beginning with RB-M 45656.