ATTACHMENT B

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

APPENDIX A

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LABORATORY AND RELATED SPACES

Revision 3, 15 November 2002

Table of Contents

A1.0 OVERVIEW [1](#a1.0-overview)

A2.0 ADDITIONAL SHIP\'S SERVICES REQUIREMENTS FOR LABORATORIES
[2](#a2.0-additional-ships-services-requirements-for-laboratories)

A2.1 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (\"HVAC\") Systems
[2](#a2.1-heating-ventilating-and-air-conditioning-hvac-systems)

A2.2 Fresh Water and Sea Water Systems
[3](#a2.2-fresh-water-and-sea-water-systems)

A2.3 Compressed Air Systems [5](#a2.3-compressed-air-systems)

A2.4 Electrical Power and Lighting Systems
[5](#a2.4-electrical-power-and-lighting-systems)

A2.5 Lighting [5](#a2.5-lighting)

A2.6 Deck Drains [5](#a2.6-deck-drains)

A3.0 INDIVIDUAL LABORATORY AND RELATED SPACES DESCRIPTIONS
[6](#a3.0-individual-laboratory-and-related-spaces-descriptions)

A3.1 Aquarium Room [6](#a3.1-aquarium-room)

A3.2 Wet Lab [6](#a3.2-wet-lab)

A3.3 Main Lab [7](#a3.3-main-lab)

A3.4 Bio Lab [8](#a3.4-bio-lab)

A3.5 Staging Hangar [9](#a3.5-staging-hangar)

A3.6 Autosal Room [10](#a3.6-autosal-room)

A3.7 Microscope Room [10](#a3.7-microscope-room)

A3.8 Science workshop/storage room
[10](#a3.8-science-workshopstorage-room)

A3.9 Dark Room [11](#a3.9-dark-room)

A3.10 HAZMAT Storage [11](#a3.10-hazmat-storage)

A3.11 Conference Room and Library
[11](#a3.11-conference-room-and-library)

A3.12 Hydro Lab [12](#a3.12-hydro-lab)

A3.13 Controlled Temperature Rooms
[13](#a3.13-controlled-temperature-rooms)

A3.14 Computer Lab [13](#a3.14-computer-lab)

A3.15 LAN Office [14](#a3.15-lan-office)

A3.16 Electronics Shop [14](#a3.16-electronics-shop)

A3.17 Electronics Storage [15](#a3.17-electronics-storage)

A3.18 Dry Lab [15](#a3.18-dry-lab)

A4.0 LABORATORY AND RELATED SPACE OUTFIT AND FURNISHINGS
[16](#a4.0-laboratory-and-related-space-outfit-and-furnishings)

A4.1 Fume Hoods [16](#a4.1-fume-hoods)

A4.2 Snorkel Hood Powered Exhaust Piping Header
[16](#a4.2-snorkel-hood-powered-exhaust-piping-header)

A4.3 Raised Grating [16](#a4.3-raised-grating)

A4.4 Unistrut Installations [16](#a4.4-unistrut-installations)

A4.5 Base Cabinets; Standing Height
[16](#a4.5-base-cabinets-standing-height)

A4.6 Chart Drawer Cabinet [17](#a4.6-chart-drawer-cabinet)

A4.7 Wall-Mounted Storage Cabinets
[17](#a4.7-wall-mounted-storage-cabinets)

A4.8 Storage Drawer Base Cabinet [17](#a4.8-storage-drawer-base-cabinet)

A4.9 Storage Cabinets; Full Height
[17](#a4.9-storage-cabinets-full-height)

A4.10 Countertops [17](#a4.10-countertops)

A4.11 Work Tables [18](#a4.11-work-tables)

A4.12 Conference Cabinet [18](#a4.12-conference-cabinet)

A4.13 Sinks [18](#a4.13-sinks)

A4.14 Sink Faucets [19](#a4.14-sink-faucets)

A4.15 Refrigerator [19](#a4.15-refrigerator)

A4.16 Icemaker [19](#a4.16-icemaker)

A4.17 Dark Room Water Panel [19](#a4.17-dark-room-water-panel)

A4.18 (X)-Port Laboratory Manifold
[19](#a4.18-x-port-laboratory-manifold)

**Appendix A**

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LABORATORY AND RELATED SPACES**

##### A1.0 OVERVIEW

A significant component of the Vessel\'s mission includes basic research
in all branches of oceanography in support of the United States
Antarctic Program (\"USAP\"). The Vessel\'s equipment and the
investigations it undertakes will change frequently. The Vessel shall be
configured to facilitate attaching temporary equipment easily and
quickly. Thus, any specific mission of the Vessel can be rapidly changed
between successive cruises. Equipment mounted in the laboratories and on
the working decks shall be installed such that it can be easily removed,
rearranged, or reinstalled. Laboratories shall be contiguously located
and none shall serve as a general passageway. There shall be convenient
access between all laboratory spaces, working deck areas and scientific
storage spaces.

Approximately 7,600 total square feet of dedicated Laboratory and
related support spaces shall be provided. The following is a list of the
required spaces. Requirements for each individual space are described
within following sections of this Appendix.

• Aquarium Room

• Wet Lab

• Main Lab

• Bio Lab

• Staging Hangar

• Autosal Room

• Microscopy Room

• Science Storage Room

• Dark Room

• HAZMAT Storage

• Conference Room and Library

• Hydro Lab

• Controlled Temperature Rooms

• Computer Lab

• LAN Office

• Electronics Shop

• Electronics Storage

• Dry Lab

These spaces shall be arranged for maximum efficiency of flow of work
and accessibility of any individual designated space without accessing
one space through another. Emergency egress must be considered. Unless
otherwise specified the above Laboratory and related spaces shall have a
minimum clear height without obstructions of 6\' 10\" between decks and
corresponding overheads.

In addition, approximately 80 square feet of dedicated scientific space
shall be provided on the vessel's navigating bridge. Charterer's
personnel shall have unfettered access to the vessel's navigating bridge
except during critical vessel maneuvering as determined by the master or
the deck officer on watch.

##### A2.0 ADDITIONAL SHIP\'S SERVICES REQUIREMENTS FOR LABORATORIES

In addition to all Technical Requirements pertaining to ship\'s service
systems for the Vessel in general, all of the Laboratory and related
spaces identified in above Section A1.0 shall also comply with the
following supplemental requirements.

######## A2.1 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (\"HVAC\") Systems

The Bio Lab, Hydro Lab, and Main Lab snorkel hood system shall include
positive supply air and positive exhaust air. Air supplied to these
spaces shall not be recirculated in any manner, i.e., once supplied to a
space, air shall be exhausted to atmosphere. HVAC system components
shall not infringe upon the required minimum clear overhead height in
these spaces.

The HVAC system shall provide minimum outside air change rates within
these spaces per the following schedule:

• Laboratories and

Dark Room - 8 to 10 changes per hour

• Science Work Rooms,

Conference Room and

Library - 5 to 8 changes per hour

• Storage-Only Rooms - 2 to 3 changes per hour

The scientific equipment which will be operated in the Autosal Room is
extremely sensitive to changes in temperature. Therefore this space
shall be equipped with its own HVAC system branches and its own
thermostatic control such that temperature in this space can be
maintained to +/- 1° of the thermostat setting. It is estimated that
Charterer-furnished equipment and personnel operating in this space will
generate a heat load of approximately 1,800 BTU/hour.

The Controlled Temperature Rooms shall be served by two independent,
redundant heating/cooling systems, each of which is capable of
simultaneously maintaining both rooms within a temperature range of 15 °
F to 50  ° F with a variance of +/-2 ° F to thermostatic control
settings. Each such independent system shall utilize its own dedicated
heating/cooling machinery which shall not be connected with any other
ship's systems. Each such independent system shall be capable of serving
both controlled temperature rooms simultaneously, so that only one
system need be running at any one time. System air-handling units must
consist of several fans which disperse air over a large area in order to
minimize drafts and must provide uniformity of temperature throughout
the space (one large fan is NOT acceptable). Each room shall have its
own thermostatic control in order to permit the rooms to be set at
different temperatures.

Contractor shall ensure that HVAC installations in way of the Computer
Lab and the Dry Lab are sufficient to maintain the interior temperature
ranges set forth in the Technical requirements, with all
Charterer-furnished electronics in operation. It is estimated that
Charterer-furnished equipment and personnel operating in the Computer
Lab will generate a heat load of approximately 60,000 BTU/hour. It is
estimated that Charterer-furnished equipment and personnel operating in
the Dry Lab will generate a heat load of approximately 165,000 BTU/hour.

######## A2.2 Fresh Water and Sea Water Systems

A2.2.1 Laboratory Sink Connections

Unless otherwise specified, each Laboratory and related space sink
faucet shall be connected to the Vessel\'s potable water distribution
piping for both hot and cold water. Unless otherwise specified, each
Laboratory and related space sink drain shall be connected to the
Vessel\'s \"gray water\" drain piping system. Where expressly specified,
certain Laboratory and related space sink drains shall connect directly
to overboard discharge piping.

A2.2.2 Reserved

A2.2.3 Uncontaminated Sea Water

Uncontaminated Sea Water (\"USW\") shall be distributed to the locations
identified by the individual space descriptions in Section A3.0 of this
Appendix by a dual pump, parallel piped system. One of these USW supply
pumps shall be referred to as the \"Aquarium Pump\" and the other shall
be referred to as the \"Hydro Lab Pump.\" Each pump shall take suction
from 6 inch diameter, stainless steel piping which is connected, in
accordance with regulatory requirements and with isolation valves at
each intake source, to both the Moon Pool described in the Technical
Requirements as well as a separate and dedicated science sea chest. The
science sea chest should be located aft, near the centerline of the
Vessel. All piping in this USW distribution system other than the 6 inch
stainless steel supply header and overboard discharge piping shall be
\"Red Thread II\" fiberglass piping manufactured by Smith Fiberglass,
Little Rock, AR. Overboard discharge piping shall be stainless steel
from the valve closest to the point of discharge to the discharge
itself, as per regulatory body requirements. Per the Technical
Requirements section of this Contract, all such overboard discharges
shall be located on the port side of the Vessel.

No bend in the installed distribution piping shall have a radius of less
than 3 times the pipe diameter. All valves in the USW system including,
but not limited to laboratory manifold valves, shall be lined with
Teflon or inert enamel. All distribution piping between the Moon Pool
and all USW system supply outlets shall be insulated so as to maintain
the temperature of the delivered sea water within +/-2 ° F of the Moon
Pool water temperature under all sea and weather conditions (winter and
summer). All USW system drain, discharge, etc. piping shall be heated by
electrical trace tape, or other suitable means, to prevent build up or
clogging by ice.

The two supply pumps shall be cross-connected downstream of their
backflow preventer valves via 3 inch diameter piping which shall be
fitted with valves which permit either pump to simultaneously supply
both distribution piping branches (Aquarium Pump Branch and Hydro Lab
Pump Branch). Each supply pump shall be a variable speed, 200 gpm model
SB101\*X1R5\\V, manufactured by Mono Pumps, Ltd., Manchester, England.
Each distribution piping branch shall be fitted with an automatic
pressure control valve upstream of its overboard discharge, which shall
maintain pressures in the discharge piping between 20 psi and 60 psi, as
well as a back-flow preventer valve immediately downstream of the pump
discharge.

The Aquarium Pump shall take suction from the supply header via 4 inch
diameter pipe into which Charterer shall install and connect a remote
temperature sensor. The Aquarium Pump shall discharge into 4 inch
diameter piping which is routed in way of the spaces and branch
connections which it is to serve, then led aft to a valved, stainless
steel connection to an overboard discharge fitting located beneath the
Vessel\'s normal waterline. The overboard discharge piping shall be
fitted with a back-flow preventer valve downstream of this valved
connection. Off of this 4 inch supply piping, the following branch
connections shall be fitted:

> • Aquarium Room connections described in Section A3.0 of this Appendix
>
> • Wet Lab connections described in Section A3.0 of this Appendix
>
> • Staging Hangar connection described in Section A3.0 of this Appendix
>
> • two separate 4 inch diameter branches, each terminating in two 2
> inch diameter sub-branches and each sub-branch fitted with a valved
> connection at the Helo Deck (for connection of up to 4 scientific
> containers) - such connections shall be located so as not to interfere
> with helicopter operations on the Helo Deck
>
> • 2 inch branch connections to Scientific Vans identified at Technical
> Requirement 4.11
>
> • a 3/4 inch diameter branch to a valved hose connection at the aft
> main deck area
>
> • a 3/4 inch diameter branch to a valved hose connection in the Helo
> Hangar.

The Hydro Lab Pump shall take suction from the supply header via 3 inch
diameter pipe into which Charterer shall install and connect a remote
temperature sensor. The Hydro Lab Pump shall discharge into 3 inch
diameter piping which is routed in way of the spaces and branch
connections which it is to serve, then led aft to a valved, stainless
steel connection to an overboard discharge fitting located beneath the
Vessel\'s normal waterline. The overboard discharge piping shall be
fitted with a back-flow preventer valve downstream of this valved
connection. At a suitable location downstream of the backflow preventer
valve at the pump discharge and downstream of the pump cross-connection
piping, this 3 inch piping shall contain a flanged, removable section
which is 3 feet in length to facilitate Charterer\'s installation and
connection of a deck-mounted, centrifugal debubbling strainer. The
location shall provide sufficient area for the strainer, which is
approximately 24 inches in diameter and 30 inches in height. From the
location for this strainer, 2 inch diameter piping, temporarily
blind-flanged at a valve at the inboard end, shall lead to a stainless
steel overboard discharge fitting located beneath the Vessel\'s normal
waterline. The overboard discharge line shall have its own shut-off
valve and, farther downstream, a back-flow preventer valve. If
practicable, this discharge line may be common with the Hydro Lab Pump
branch overboard discharge line. Off of the 3 inch supply piping, the
following branch connections shall be fitted:

> • Hydro Lab connections described in Section A3.0 of this Appendix
>
> • Main Lab connections described in Section A3.0 of this Appendix
>
> • Wet Lab connections described in Section A3.0 of this Appendix

A2.2.4 Emergency Fresh Water

A readily available supply of fresh water is required for emergency
flushing of chemicals off of personnel working in the laboratory
facilities. Emergency showers and eye wash stations shall be installed
where indicated in Section A3.0 of this Appendix. In addition to any and
all regulatory body requirements, these installations shall also comply
with the following. Emergency shower heads shall be located 76 inches to
82 inches above the deck, with a spray pattern centered at least 16
inches from any obstruction and 20 inches in diameter at a height of 60
inches above the deck. Each emergency shower shall be capable of
delivering a minimum water flow of 20 gallons per minute. The water
supply valve actuator shall be readily accessible from its emergency
shower station at a height of not more than 60 inches above the deck.
The supply valve shall permit the water flow to continue without
requiring the use of the operator\'s hands.

Eye wash stations shall provide a controlled flow of potable water to
both eyes at a low enough velocity so as not to be injurious to the
user. Each eye wash station shall be capable of delivering a minimum
water flow of 0.4 gallons per minute. The water supply valve actuator
shall be readily accessible from its eye wash station and shall permit
the water flow to continue without requiring the use of the operator\'s
hands.

######## A2.3 Compressed Air Systems

Outlets for ship\'s service compressed air in Laboratory and related
spaces shall be provided where identified in the individual space
descriptions at Section A3.0 of this Appendix. Each such outlet shall be
fitted with a moisture separator and a hose valve. If necessary,
pressure-reducing fittings shall be installed upstream of such outlets
such that Laboratory and related space outlet pressure is 30 to 40 psi.

######## A2.4 Electrical Power and Lighting Systems

Laboratories and related spaces shall be furnished with 115 VAC, 208VAC
and 440VAC electrical power supplied from electrical distribution panels
connected to the Vessel\'s electrical switchboards. These spaces shall
also be supplied with 115 VAC electrical power from distribution panels
connected to the Uninterruptible Power Supply (\"UPS\") sources
identified in the Technical Requirements. All of the foregoing
electrical power shall be provided in accordance with the individual
space configurations described in Section A3.0 of this Appendix.

Receptacles in all \"wet\" areas shall be of the Ground Fault
Interrupting (\"GFI\") type, or shall be connected to GFI type circuit
breakers in the electrical distribution panels from which they are
supplied. Fume Hood installations shall not be connected to electrical
supplies via receptacles, but shall be wired directly to circuit
breakers within electrical distribution panels.

######## A2.5 Lighting

In general, fluorescent fixtures shall be high efficiency type with
energy saving ballasts. Each of the above referenced Laboratory and
related spaces shall be fitted with local switches in each space, so as
to permit the lights to be extinguished in the spaces not in use.
Switches at each entranceway to each space shall be capable of
controlling all of the lighting in that space. Additionally, in
Laboratory and related spaces which exceed 400 square ft., lighting must
be sectioned into equal areas not exceeding 400 square ft. each, with
each section having its own separate switch, in order to permit reduced
lighting levels in the space.

Laboratory and related space lighting shall be designed to achieve the
following lighting levels:

• Laboratories - 100 foot candles (+/- 20%)

• Other Science Work Rooms,\
Conference Room and Library - 50 foot candles (+/- 20%)

• Storage Rooms and Passageways - 15 foot candles (+/- 20%)

######## A2.6 Deck Drains

All Laboratory and related space deck drains shall lead to
suitably-sized stainless steel overboard discharge lines fitted beneath
the Vessel\'s normal waterline. All such discharge lines shall be fitted
with back-flow preventer valves closest to the actual discharge, and
shut-off valves upstream of these preventers. One such shut-off valve
shall be fitted for each branch leading to the discharge if more than
one line leads to any such underwater discharge.

All Laboratory and related space deck drain and associated piping
installations shall be heated by electrical trace tape, or other
suitable means, to prevent build up or clogging by ice.

##### A3.0 INDIVIDUAL LABORATORY AND RELATED SPACES DESCRIPTIONS

Laboratory and related spaces are to be configured as described below.
More detailed information with regard to certain outfit and furnishing
components identified below is contained in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

######## A3.1 Aquarium Room

• This space shall consist of at least 260 sq. ft. located in the aft
portion of the Vessel and having direct access to the aft main working
deck area.

• It shall be designed so that 4 ft. X 4 ft. X 4 ft. Charterer-furnished
Aquarium tanks full of water/fish can be moved between the space and the
aft main working deck via pallet jack.

• It shall have 1 inch threaded (UNC) hold-down fittings secured to and
positioned flush with the deck. These hold downs shall be uniformly
located throughout the space on 2 ft. centers. Flush plugs shall be
furnished and installed for each hold-down fitting.

• It shall be fitted with sufficient deck drains which lead to a port
side overboard discharge fitting such that the deck will remain free of
water accumulation when water is introduced into the space at the rate
of 120 gallons per minute. At minimum, the space shall contain at least
five such deck drain installations, one in way of each space corner and
one at the approximate center of the space.

• Raised Grating which conforms to the parameters set forth in Section
A4.0 of this Appendix shall be furnished and installed atop the deck
steel throughout this space.

• It shall be furnished with: two Work Tables; Chem-Res, which conform
to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this Appendix.

• It shall be fitted with two connections to the Uncontaminated Sea
Water (\"USW\") system consisting of one valved, 3 inch pipe outlet and
one 6-port Laboratory Manifold which conform to the parameters set forth
in Section A4.0 of this Appendix. The pipe outlet shall be connected by
3 inch diameter piping and the manifold shall be connected by 2 inch
diameter piping to the \"Aquarium Pump\" distribution branch of the USW
system.

• It shall be fitted with one ship\'s service compressed air connection
which conforms to the parameters set forth in Section A2.0 of this
Appendix.

• The deck beneath this space should [not]{.underline} be heated as part
of the main deck heating system.

•

• All electrical receptacles in this space shall be marine-grade
waterproof fixtures located at least 48 inches above the deck.

• A minimum of 8 duplex, bulkhead-mounted, ship\'s service 115 VAC
receptacles shall be evenly distributed throughout the space; associated
electrical feeder circuits shall be 20 amp minimum, with no more than
four receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

• A minimum of 2 bulkhead-mounted, ship\'s service 208 VAC receptacles
shall be installed, with one at each end of the space; associated
electrical feeder circuits shall be 30 amp minimum, with no more than
two receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

######## A3.2 Wet Lab

• This space shall consist of at least 400 sq. ft. located near the side
A-Frame installation and having direct access to the main working deck
area in way of the side A-Frame.

• It shall be fitted with a wide entry door arrangement which will
provide a minimum of 72 inches of clear entry width and a minimum of 80
inches of clear entry height.

• It shall be equipped with an overhead-mounted crane or davit
installation (no monorail) which will facilitate the handling of heavy
equipment and/or instrumentation packages between the space and the main
working deck area in way of the side A-Frame.

• It shall be furnished with an emergency shower installation and an
emergency eye wash station which conform to the parameters set forth in
Section A2.0 of this Appendix.

• It shall have 1 inch threaded (UNC) hold-down fittings secured to and
positioned flush with the deck. These hold downs shall be uniformly
located throughout the space on 2 ft. centers. Flush plugs shall be
furnished and installed for each hold-down fitting.

• It shall be fitted with sufficient deck drains which lead to an port
side overboard discharge fitting such that the deck will remain free of
water accumulation when water is introduced into the space at the rate
of 60 gallons per minute.

• It shall be furnished with:\
- 1 Slop Sink,\
- 8 linear ft. of Chem-Res Countertop with 5 inch top enclosure,\
- 8 linear ft. of Chem-Res Countertop,\
- 1 Standard Faucet,\
- 3 Base Cabinets; Standing Height; Steel,\
- 6 Work Tables; Chem-Res,\
all of which conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• The Slop Sink installation in this space shall be installed into the
countertop containing the 5 inch top enclosure and shall be equipped
with a drain fitting and drain piping which connect directly to
overboard discharge piping and shall be sized to drain water at a
minimum rate of 20 gallons per minute.

• It shall be fitted with two connections to the Uncontaminated Sea
Water (\"USW\") system consisting of one valved, 3 inch pipe outlet and
two 6-port Laboratory Manifolds which conform to the parameters set
forth in Section A4.0 of this Appendix. The pipe outlet shall be
connected by 3 inch diameter piping and one manifold shall be connected
by 2 inch diameter piping to the \"Aquarium Pump\" distribution branch
of the USW system. The other manifold shall be connected by 2 inch
diameter piping to the \"Hydro Lab Pump\" distribution branch of the USW
system and labeled accordingly.

• A minimum of 8 duplex, bulkhead-mounted, ship\'s service 115 VAC
receptacles shall be evenly distributed throughout the space; associated
electrical feeder circuits shall be 20 amp minimum, with no more than
four receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

• Immediately next to each of the above described ship\'s service 115
VAC receptacle installations shall be a matching, duplex,
bulkhead-mounted, 115 VAC receptacle fed from a UPS installation and
labeled accordingly. Associated UPS electrical feeder circuits shall be
20 amp minimum, with no more than four receptacles on any one electrical
feeder circuit.

• A minimum of 2 bulkhead-mounted, ship\'s service 208 VAC receptacles
shall be installed, with one at each end of the space; associated
electrical feeder circuits shall be 30 amp minimum, with no more than
two receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

-   A multi-cable transit (MCT) approximately 12 inches high and 18
    inches wide shall be installed between the Wet Lab and the Aquarium.

######## A3.3 Main Lab

• This space shall consist of at least 1,500 sq. ft. having direct
access to the main working deck area.

• It shall be furnished with an emergency shower installation and an
emergency eye wash station which conform to the parameters set forth in
Section A2.0 of this Appendix.

• It shall be fitted with a powered exhaust piping header for Snorkel
Hoods which conforms to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• Its deck shall be finished with slip-resistant tile over suitable
underlayment.

• It shall be fitted with Unistrut installations on 2 ft. centers
mounted flush in both the deck and the overhead. Deck runs shall be
directly beneath overhead runs, such that both lie in the same vertical
plane. Overhead Unistruts shall be secured to Vessel structural members,
not simply attached to ceiling surfaces.

• It shall be furnished with:\
- 1 Single Sink,\
- 1 Double Sink\
- 2 Swing Gooseneck faucets,\
- 60 linear ft. of Chem-Res Countertop,\
- 8 linear ft. of Chem-Res Countertop with 5 inch top enclosure,\
- 15 Base Cabinets; Steel; Standing Height,\
- 10 Wall-Mounted Storage Cabinets; Steel,\
- 25 Work Tables; Wood,\
all of which conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• The Single Sink installation in this space shall be installed into the
countertop containing the 5 inch top enclosure and adjacent to one of
the steel base cabinets. Additionally, it shall be equipped with a drain
fitting and drain piping which connect directly to overboard discharge
piping and shall be sized to drain water at a minimum rate of 20 gallons
per minute.

• It shall be fitted with one cold fresh water system outlet piped
directly from the Vessel\'s fresh water-making equipment, which
installation shall conform to the parameters set forth in Section A2.0
of this Appendix.

• It shall be fitted with one connection to the Uncontaminated Sea Water
(\"USW\") system consisting of one 3-port Laboratory Manifolds which
conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this Appendix.
The manifold shall be connected by 2 inch diameter piping to the \"Hydro
Lab Pump\" distribution branch of the USW system.

• A multi-cable transit (MCT) approximately 12 inches high and 18 inches
wide shall be installed in each bulkhead between this lab and each
adjacent lab in watertight bulkheads. Non-watertight bulkheads can use
the 4-in through bulkhead fitting..

• A minimum of 12 duplex, bulkhead-recessed, ship\'s service 115 VAC
receptacles shall be evenly distributed throughout the space; associated
electrical feeder circuits shall be 20 amp minimum, with no more than
four receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

• Immediately next to each of the above described ship\'s service 115
VAC receptacle installations shall be a matching, duplex,
bulkhead-recessed, 115 VAC receptacle fed from a UPS installation and
labeled accordingly. Associated UPS electrical feeder circuits shall be
20 amp minimum, with no more than four receptacles on any one electrical
feeder circuit.

• A minimum of four ceiling mounted and one bulkhead mounted 208 VAC
receptacles 30 amp minimum, with no more than two receptacles per
circuit.

######## A3.4 Bio Lab

• This space shall consist of at least 530 sq. ft.

• It shall be equipped with the two Fume Hood installations described in
Section A4.0 of this Appendix.

• It shall be furnished with an emergency shower installation and an
emergency eye wash station which conform to the parameters set forth in
Section A2.0 of this Appendix.

• It shall be fitted with a powered exhaust piping header for Snorkel
Hoods which conforms to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• Its deck shall be finished with slip-resistant tile over suitable
underlayment.

• It shall be fitted with Unistrut installations on 2 ft. centers
mounted flush in both the deck and the overhead. Deck runs shall be
directly beneath overhead runs, such that both lie in the same vertical
plane. Overhead Unistruts shall be secured to Vessel structural members,
not simply attached to ceiling surfaces.

• It shall be furnished with:\
- 3 Double Sinks,\
- 3 Swing Gooseneck Faucets,\
- 64 linear ft. of Chem-Res Countertop,\
- 13 Base Cabinets; Standing Height; Steel,\
- 11 Wall-Mounted Storage Cabinets; Steel,\
- 2 Work Tables; Wood,\
all of which conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• A multi-cable transit (MCT) approximately 12 inches high and 18 inches
wide shall be installed between this lab and the computer lab. An MCT is
not required for the Autosal room..

• A minimum of 12 duplex, bulkhead-recessed, ship\'s service 115 VAC
receptacles shall be evenly distributed throughout the space; associated
electrical feeder circuits shall be 20 amp minimum, with no more than
four receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

• Immediately next to each of the above described ship\'s service 115
VAC receptacle installations shall be a matching, duplex,
bulkhead-recessed, 115 VAC receptacle fed from a UPS installation and
labeled accordingly. Associated UPS electrical feeder circuits shall be
20 amp minimum, with no more than three receptacles on any one
electrical feeder circuit.

• One ceiling-mounted 208 VAC receptacle, 30 amp minimum.

######## A3.5 Staging Hangar

• This space shall consist of at least 900 sq. ft., with a minimum clear
overhead height of 15' 6" and shall have direct access to the main
working deck area.

• Raised Grating which conforms to the parameters set forth in Section
A4.0 of this Appendix shall be furnished and installed atop the deck
steel throughout this space.

• It shall be fitted with sufficient deck drains which lead to an port
side overboard discharge fitting such that the deck will remain free of
water accumulation when water is introduced into the space at the rate
of 100 gallons per minute.

• It shall be fitted with an overhead, telescoping boom as per
requirements under the \"Cranes\" section of the Technical Requirements.

• It shall be fitted with the DUSH 5 single drum winch as per
requirements under the \"Winches\" section of the Technical
Requirements.

• It shall be fitted with one connection to the Uncontaminated Sea Water
(\"USW\") system consisting of one valved, 1 inch pipe outlet. The pipe
outlet shall be connected by 1 inch diameter piping to the \"Aquarium
Pump\" distribution branch of the USW system.

• It shall be fitted with one valved 3/4 inch hose connection which is
connected via a 1 inch piping to the Vessel's cold potable water system
piping.

• It shall be fitted with one ship\'s service compressed air connection
which conforms to the parameters set forth in Section A2.0 of this
Appendix.

• A multi-cable transit (MCT) approximately 12 inches high and 18 inches
wide shall be installed in each bulkhead between this lab and each
adjacent lab.

• All electrical receptacles in this space shall be marine-grade
waterproof fixtures located at least 48 inches above the deck.

• A minimum of 8 duplex, bulkhead-mounted, ship\'s service 115 VAC
receptacles shall be evenly distributed throughout the space; associated
electrical feeder circuits shall be 20 amp minimum, with no more than
four receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

• One bulkhead-mounted 208 VAC receptacle, 30 amps.

• A single bulkhead-mounted, ship\'s service 440 VAC receptacle shall be
installed in this space, connected to a feeder circuit capable of
supporting a 60 amp load.

• The Staging Hangar shall also be fitted with a minimum of 200 square
ft. of easily accessible catwalk storage in the overhead of this space.
The catwalk installation shall include a davit to facilitate movement of
equipment to and from the storage area.

######## A3.6 Autosal Room

• This space shall consist of 56 sq. ft.

• Additional HVAC requirements for this space are described in Section
A2.0 of this Appendix.

• Its deck shall be finished with slip-resistant tile over suitable
underlayment.

• It shall be furnished with:\
- 8 linear ft. of Chem-Res Countertop,\
- 2 Base Cabinets; Standing Height; Steel,\
all of which conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• Two (3) duplex, bulkhead-recessed, 115 VAC receptacles shall be evenly
distributed throughout the space. The three receptacles shall be fed
from on 20 amp circuit.

• Two (3) duplex, bulkhead-recessed, 115 VAC UPS receptacles adjacent to
the non-UPS (normal power) receptacles. The UPS receptacle face plates
shall be premarked with the UPS symbol.

######## A3.7 Microscope Room

• This space shall consist of at least 120 sq. ft. and should be located
near the centerline of the Vessel in a minimum-vibration area not on the
main deck.

• Its deck shall be finished with slip-resistant tile over suitable
underlayment.

• It shall be furnished with:\
- 2 Storage Cabinets, Full Height,\
which conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• Three (3) duplex, bulkhead-recessed, 115 VAC receptacles shall be
evenly distributed throughout the space. The three receptacles shall be
fed from one 20 amp circuit.

• Three (3) duplex, bulkhead-recessed, 115 VAC UPS receptacles adjacent
to the non-UPS (normal power) receptacles. The UPS receptacle face
plates shall be premarked with the UPS symbol.

######## A3.8 Science workshop/storage room

• This space shall consist of at least 130 sq. ft..

• Its deck shall be finished with slip-resistant tile over suitable
underlayment.

• It shall be furnished with:\
- 16 linear ft. of Laminate Countertop,\
- 4 Base Cabinets; Standing Height; Wood,\
- 3 Wall-Mounted Storage Cabinets; Wood,\
all of which conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• This space shall also be furnished with two bulkhead-mounted bookshelf
units. Each unit shall be 60 inches wide X 14 inches deep. The shelves
shall be mounted one above the other at readily accessible heights and
spaced not less that 18 inches apart. Each bookshelf unit shall be
fitted with a retainer bar arrangement to prevent books from falling
from shelf in a seaway.

• Three (3) duplex, bulkhead-recessed, 115 VAC receptacles shall be
evenly distributed throughout the space. The three receptacles shall be
fed from one 20 amp circuit.

• Three (3) duplex, bulkhead-recessed, 115 VAC UPS receptacles adjacent
to the non-UPS (normal power) receptacles. The UPS receptacle face
plates shall be premarked with the UPS symbol.

######## A3.9 Dark Room

• This space shall consist of at least 100 sq. ft. and shall be capable
of achieving total darkness suitable for photographic development
operations.

• A lighted red/white sign box which reads \'DO NOT ENTER\" shall be
affixed to an exterior bulkhead of the space, near the entry door, and
shall be controlled by a switch located on an interior bulkhead of the
space, near the entry door.

• Its deck shall be finished with slip-resistant tile over suitable
underlayment.

• It shall be furnished with:\
- 1 Photo Sink,\
- 1 Swing Gooseneck Faucet,\
- 1 Dark Room Water Panel,\
all of which conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• One (1) duplex, bulkhead-recessed, 115 VAC receptacle shall be placed
in this space. The receptacle shall be fed from one 20 amp circuit.

• Two (2) duplex, bulkhead-recessed, 115 VAC UPS receptacles adjacent to
the non-UPS (normal power) receptacles. The UPS receptacle face plates
shall be premarked with the UPS symbol.

######## A3.10 HAZMAT Storage

• This shall be a dedicated science storage area of at least 8 ft. x 10
ft. dimensions, suitable for storage of hazardous materials including,
but not limited to, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide,
formaldehyde and acetone.

• The space shall be equipped with all safety features required for
hazardous materials storage, such as explosion-proof lighting, fire
suppression apparatus, etc., to be in compliance with US Coast Guard
regulations.

• Its deck shall be finished with slip-resistant tile over suitable
underlayment.

######## A3.11 Conference Room and Library

• This space shall consist of at least 560 sq. ft.

• It shall be furnished with:\
- 1 sturdy conference table capable of comfortably seating 20 persons;\
- 20 fixed-back, conference table chairs without roller fittings on
legs;\
- 6 study carrels; each consisting of a 48 inch long X 24 inch deep
desktop,\
a 48 inch long overhead storage unit/bookshelf (with retaining bar),
one\
16 inch wide two-drawer under-desktop filing cabinet, a fixed-back\
desk chair without roller fittings on legs and a desktop lighting
fixture\
mounted on the underside of the overhead unit;\
- 18 continuous linear feet of lockable base storage cabinets with
lockable bookcases above,\
in a deck-to-overhead configuration - base storage cabinets to be
2-door\
units, 36 inches wide X 30 inches high with 2 interior adjustable
shelves -\
bookcases shall be 14 inches deep;\
- 1 Television monitor, minimum 36 inch screen,\
- 1 Video Cassette Recorder (\"VCR\") unit and 1 Digital Video Disc
(DVD) unit which are compatible with the above television monitor.

• Additionally, it shall be furnished with:\
- 1 Conference Cabinet\
which conforms to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• A minimum of 8 duplex, bulkhead-recessed, ship\'s service 115 VAC
receptacles shall be evenly distributed throughout the space, with one
installation adjacent to each study station; associated electrical
feeder circuits shall be 15 amp minimum, with no more than four
receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

######## A3.12 Hydro Lab

• This space shall consist of at least 500 sq. ft.

• It shall be furnished with an emergency shower installation and an
emergency eye wash station which conform to the parameters set forth in
Section A2.0 of this Appendix.

• It shall be fitted with a powered exhaust piping header for Snorkel
Hoods which conforms to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• • It shall be fitted with Unistrut installations on 2 ft. centers
mounted flush in both the deck and the overhead. Deck runs shall be
directly beneath overhead runs, such that both lie in the same vertical
plane. Overhead Unistruts shall be secured to Vessel structural members,
not simply attached to ceiling surfaces.

• It shall be furnished with:\
- 1 Single Sink,\
- 1 Double Sink\
- 2 Swing Gooseneck faucets,\
- 36 linear ft. of Chem-Res Countertop,\
- 8 linear ft. of Chem-Res Countertop with 5 inch top enclosure,\
- 9 Base Cabinets; Steel; Standing Height,\
- 7 Wall-Mounted Storage Cabinets; Steel,\
- 4 Work Tables; Wood,\
- 1Refrigerator,\
-1 Icemaker,\
all of which conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• The Single Sink installation in this space shall be installed into the
countertop containing the 5 inch top enclosure and adjacent to one of
the steel base cabinets. Additionally, it shall be equipped with a drain
fitting and drain piping which connect directly to overboard discharge
piping and shall be sized to drain water at a minimum rate of 20 gallons
per minute.

• It shall be fitted with one cold fresh water system outlet piped
directly from the Vessel\'s fresh water-making equipment, which
installation shall conform to the parameters set forth in Section A2.0
of this Appendix.

• It shall be fitted with two connections to the Uncontaminated Sea
Water (\"USW\") system consisting of two 6-port Laboratory Manifolds
which conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix. The manifolds shall be connected by 2 inch diameter piping to
the \"Hydro Lab Pump\" distribution branch of the USW system.

• A multi-cable transit (MCT) approximately 12 inches high and 18 inches
wide shall be installed between the Hydro Lab and the Wet Lab and an MCT
approximately 6 inches high by 6 inches wide shall be installed between
the Hydro Lab and the Aquarium Room.

• A minimum of 12 duplex, bulkhead-mounted, ship\'s service 115 VAC
receptacles shall be evenly distributed throughout the space, with two
such installations being centrally located in the overhead of the space;
associated electrical feeder circuits shall be 20 amp minimum, with no
more than four receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

• Immediately next to each of the above described ship\'s service 115
VAC receptacle installations shall be a matching, duplex,
bulkhead-mounted, 115 VAC receptacle fed from a UPS installation and
labeled accordingly. Associated UPS electrical feeder circuits shall be
20 amp minimum, with no more than four receptacles on any one electrical
feeder circuit.

• A minimum of 2 bulkhead-mounted, ship\'s service 208 VAC receptacles
shall be installed in a central location within the overhead of the
space; associated electrical feeder circuits shall be 30 amp minimum,
with no more than two receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

## 

######## A3.13 Controlled Temperature Rooms

• There shall be two controlled temperature rooms; each such space shall
consist of at least 90 sq. ft.

• Additional HVAC requirements for these spaces are described in Section
A2.0 of this Appendix.

• Each deck shall be finished with slip-resistant tile over suitable
underlayment.

• Each shall be furnished with:\
- 1 Single Sink,\
- 1 Swing Gooseneck faucet,\
- 12 linear ft. of Chem-Res Countertop,\
- 2 Base Cabinets; Steel; Standing Height,\
all of which conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• All water supply and drain piping shall be heated in accordance with
best commercial marine standard practices.

• A minimum of 4 duplex, bulkhead-mounted, ship\'s service 115 VAC
receptacles shall be evenly distributed throughout each space;
associated electrical feeder circuits shall be 20 amp minimum, with no
more than four receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

• Immediately next to each of the above described ship\'s service 115
VAC receptacle installations shall be a matching, duplex,
bulkhead-mounted, 115 VAC receptacle fed from a UPS installation and
labeled accordingly. Associated UPS electrical feeder circuits shall be
20 amp minimum, with no more than four receptacles on any one electrical
feeder circuit.

######## A3.14 Computer Lab

• This space shall consist of at least 950 sq. ft. (which includes the
80 sq. ft. LAN Office described at A3.15)

• Additional HVAC requirements for this space are described in Section
A2.0 of this Appendix.

• Its deck shall be finished with slip-resistant tile over suitable
underlayment.

• It shall be furnished with:\
- 78 linear feet of Laminated Countertop,\
- 16 Storage Drawer Base Cabinets,\
- 1 Chart Drawer Base Cabinet ,\
- 2 Base Cabinets; Wood; Standing Height,\
- 10 Wall-Mounted Storage Cabinets; Wood,\
all of which conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• Approximately 70 linear feet of the above countertop installations
shall be securely fastened to bulkheads by appropriate brackets and
shall not attach to the Chart Drawer Base Cabinet and Storage Drawer
Base Cabinets which shall be positioned beneath these countertops.
Additionally, 12 pull-out computer keyboard drawers shall be furnished
and mounted beneath these countertops.

• A multi-cable transit (MCT) approximately 12 inches high and 18 inches
wide shall be installed between this lab and the Bio Lab. Three (3) 4"
diameter pass through shall be provided between this lab and the Dry
Lab.

• A minimum of 20 duplex, bulkhead-recessed, ship\'s service 115 VAC
receptacles shall be evenly distributed throughout the space; associated
electrical feeder circuits shall be 20 amp minimum, with no more than
four receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

• Immediately next to each of the above described ship\'s service 115
VAC receptacle installations shall be a matching, duplex,
bulkhead-recessed, 115 VAC receptacle fed from a UPS installation and
labeled accordingly. Associated UPS electrical feeder circuits shall be
20 amp minimum, with no more than four receptacles on any one electrical
feeder circuit.

• One bulkhead recessed 208 VAC, 15 amp receptacle at the aft end of the
space.

######## A3.15 LAN Office

• This space shall consist of at least 80 sq. ft., located within, and
petitioned off from, the Computer Lab described at A3.14.

• Its deck shall be finished with slip-resistant tile over suitable
underlayment.

• Sufficient clear space shall be reserved for 6 Charterer-furnished
computer racks, each of which is 19 inches wide X 30 inches deep X 82
inches high.

• It shall be furnished with:\
- 8 linear feet of Laminated Countertop,\
- 2 Storage Drawer Base Cabinets,\
all of which conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• The 8 linear feet of above countertop installations shall be securely
fastened to bulkheads by appropriate brackets and shall not attach to
the Storage Drawer Base Cabinets which shall be positioned beneath these
countertops. Additionally, 2 pull-out computer keyboard drawers shall be
furnished and mounted beneath these countertops.

• This space shall also be furnished with two bulkhead-mounted bookshelf
units. Each unit shall be 60 inches wide X 14 inches deep. The shelves
shall be mounted one above the other at readily accessible heights and
spaced not less that 18 inches apart. Each bookshelf unit shall be
fitted with a retainer bar arrangement to prevent books from falling
from shelf in a seaway.

• A minimum of 8 duplex, bulkhead-mounted, ship\'s service 115 VAC
receptacles shall be evenly distributed throughout the space; associated
electrical feeder circuits shall be 20 amp minimum, with no more than
four receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

• Immediately next to each of the above described ship\'s service 115
VAC receptacle installations shall be a matching, duplex,
bulkhead-mounted, 115 VAC receptacle fed from a UPS installation and
labeled accordingly. Associated UPS electrical feeder circuits shall be
20 amp minimum, with no more than four receptacles on any one electrical
feeder circuit.

######## A3.16 Electronics Shop

• This space shall consist of at least 80 sq. ft.

• Its deck shall be finished with slip-resistant tile over suitable
underlayment.

• Sufficient clear space shall be reserved for 3 Charterer-furnished
cabinets which are 36 inches wide X 30 inches deep X 35 inches high and
1 Charterer-furnished cabinet which is 36 inches wide X 30 inches deep X
66 inches high.

• It shall be furnished with:\
- 12 linear feet of Laminated Countertop,\
- 3 Wall-Mounted Storage Cabinets; Wood,\
all of which conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• The 12 linear feet of above countertop installations shall be securely
fastened to bulkheads by appropriate brackets and shall not attach to
Charterer-furnished cabinets which shall be positioned beneath these
countertops.

• This space shall also be furnished with two bulkhead-mounted bookshelf
units. Each unit shall be 60 inches wide X 14 inches deep. The shelves
shall be mounted one above the other at readily accessible heights and
spaced not less that 18 inches apart. Each bookshelf unit shall be
fitted with a retainer bar arrangement to prevent books from falling
from shelf in a seaway.

• A minimum of 11 duplex, bulkhead-recessed, ship\'s service 115 VAC
receptacles shall be evenly distributed throughout the space; associated
electrical feeder circuits shall be 20 amp minimum, with no more than
four receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

• Immediately next to each of the above described ship\'s service 115
VAC receptacle installations shall be a matching, duplex,
bulkhead-recessed, 115 VAC receptacle fed from a UPS installation and
labeled accordingly. Associated UPS electrical feeder circuits shall be
20 amp minimum, with no more than four receptacles on any one electrical
feeder circuit.

######## A3.17 Electronics Storage

• This shall be an interior storage space (no access to deck necessary)
consisting of at least 100 sq. ft.

• Its deck shall be finished with slip-resistant tile over suitable
underlayment.

• Charterer shall install cabinets in this space for storage of
computers and other electronic equipment.

######## A3.18 Dry Lab

• This space shall consist of at least 1,100 sq. ft..

• Additional HVAC requirements for this space are described in Section
A2.0 of this Appendix.

• Its deck shall be finished with slip-resistant tile over suitable
underlayment.

• Sufficient clear space shall be reserved for 15 Charterer-furnished
and installed computer racks, each of which is 19 inches wide X 30
inches deep X 82 inches high.

• It shall be fitted with Unistrut installations on 2 ft. centers
mounted flush in both the deck and the overhead. Deck runs shall be
directly beneath overhead runs, such that both lie in the same vertical
plane. Overhead Unistruts shall be secured to Vessel structural members,
not simply attached to ceiling surfaces.

• It shall be furnished with:\
- 114 linear feet of Laminated Countertop,\
- 2 Chart Drawer Base Cabinets ,\
- 16 Storage Drawer Base Cabinets,\
- 6 Base Cabinets; Wood; Standing Height,\
- 8 Wall-Mounted Storage Cabinets; Wood,\
all of which conform to the parameters set forth in Section A4.0 of this
Appendix.

• Approximately 90 linear feet of the above countertop installations
shall be securely fastened to bulkheads by appropriate brackets and
shall not attach to the Storage Drawer Base Cabinets and Chart Drawer
Base Cabinets which shall be positioned beneath these countertops.
Additionally, 16 pull-out computer keyboard drawers shall be furnished
and mounted beneath these countertops.

• This space shall also be furnished with four bulkhead-mounted
bookshelf units. Each unit shall be 60 inches wide X 14 inches deep. Two
shelves each shall be mounted side-by-side to form 120 inch wide
installations. Each 120 inch wide installation shall be mounted one
above the other at readily accessible heights and spaced not less that
18 inches apart. Each bookshelf unit shall be fitted with a retainer bar
arrangement to prevent books from falling from shelf in a seaway.

• This space shall also be fitted with 6 inch diameter steel conduits
for installation of Charterer\'s science-related cables. Conduits shall
be installed between the Dry Lab and the base of the Science Mast, the
Dry Lab and the foredeck area, as well as the Dry Lab and the aft main
deck area including the port aft corner of the Air Gun Shack (above
ladder to steering flat).

• A minimum of 40 duplex, bulkhead-mounted, ship\'s service 115 VAC
receptacles shall be evenly distributed throughout the space; associated
electrical feeder circuits shall be 20 amp minimum, with no more than
four receptacles on any one electrical feeder circuit.

• Immediately next to each of the above described ship\'s service 115
VAC receptacle installations shall be a matching, duplex,
bulkhead-mounted, 115 VAC receptacle fed from a UPS installation and
labeled accordingly. Associated UPS electrical feeder circuits shall be
20 amp minimum, with no more than four receptacles on any one electrical
feeder circuit.

##### A4.0 LABORATORY AND RELATED SPACE OUTFIT AND FURNISHINGS

The following section sets forth specific requirements for certain
outfit and furnishing components to be furnished and installed by the
Contractor in connection with the Laboratory and related space
descriptions presented in Section A3.0 of this Appendix.

######## A4.1 Fume Hoods

The two fume hood units shall be Bypass Superstructure with remote
baffle adjustment and polyresin lining, manufactured by Fisher Hamilton,
Inc., Two Rivers, WI, model number 54L591, or equal. Each fume hood
shall have a vertical sash and shall be fitted with an exhaust blower
which is mounted outside of the space in which the fume hood is
installed. Blower controls shall be located near the fume hood
installations. The discharge from the exhaust blowers shall be connected
to an exhaust piping system which complies with all recommendations of
the fume hood manufacturer, as well as all regulatory body requirements.
The exhaust blower for each fume hood shall be sized to maintain a
minimum face velocity at the front of the fume hood opening of 125 feet
per minute.\
One of these fume hoods shall be mounted atop a 48 inch long acid
storage base cabinet, Fisher Hamilton model number 144S8320, or equal.
The other fume hood shall be mounted atop a 48 inch long solvent storage
base cabinet, Fisher Hamilton model 950S7550, or equivalent as approved
by Charterer.

######## A4.2 Snorkel Hood Powered Exhaust Piping Header

Each required Powered Exhaust Piping Header for use with
Charterer-furnished Snorkel Hoods shall consist of a 10 ft. length of
schedule 80 PVC pipe, 6 inches in diameter. Each header shall be fitted
with a threaded, 6 inch 90 ° elbow at one end, a threaded, 6 inch tee
connection in the center and a threaded, 6 inch tee connection at the
other end, so that Charterer may connect up to 3 portable Snorkel Hoods.
The open ends of the elbow and two tee connection stems shall be fitted
with threaded caps which securely close off the openings when not in
use. The other side of the header end tee shall connect to a
variable-speed exhaust blower which is mounted outside of the space in
which the header is installed. Blower controls shall be located near the
header installations. The discharge from the exhaust blowers shall be
connected to an exhaust piping system which complies with all regulatory
body requirements. The variable-speed exhaust blower for each header
shall be capable of maintaining an exhaust rate of 460 cfm at each
header connection point, in conditions where one, two, or all three
connection points are in use.

######## A4.3 Raised Grating

Required Raised Grating installations shall be fiberglass molded
grating, 1-1/2 inches thick with a 1-1/2 inch X 1-1/2 inch mesh and of
IFR resin system construction, manufactured by FiberGrate Corporation,
Dallas, TX, or equal.

######## A4.4 Unistrut Installations

Required Unistrut installations shall utilize 1-1/4 inch material, 1-1/4
inches high, manufactured by the Unistrut Corp., Itasca, IL, model
A1000, or equal.

######## A4.5 Base Cabinets; Standing Height

Required Base Cabinets; Standing Height; Wood shall be 35 inches high X
21 1/2 inches deep X 36 inches long, manufactured by Fisher Hamilton
Inc., Two Rivers, WI, model 106C632 or equal. Each cabinet shall be
fitted with a keyless, push-to-close latch on each door and drawer,
manufactured by SOUTHCO Inc., Concordville, PA, model M1, or equal.

Required Base Cabinets; Standing Height; Steel, 35 1/4 inches high X 21
5/8 inches deep X 48 inches long, manufactured by Fisher Hamilton Inc.,
model 380S8320 or equal. Each cabinet shall be fitted with a keyless,
push-to-close latch on each door and drawer, manufactured by SOUTHCO
Inc., Concordville, PA, model M1, or equal.

######## A4.6 Chart Drawer Cabinet

Required Chart Drawer Cabinets shall be 35 inches high X 21 1/2 inches
deep X 48 inches long, with 8 drawers, manufactured by Fisher Hamilton
Inc., Two Rivers, WI, model 305C832 or equal. Each cabinet shall be
fitted with a keyless, push-to-close latch on each door and drawer,
manufactured by SOUTHCO Inc., Concordville, PA, model M1, or equal.

######## A4.7 Wall-Mounted Storage Cabinets

Required Wall-Mounted Storage Cabinets; Wood shall be 30 5/8 inches high
X 16 inches deep X 36 inches long, manufactured by Fisher Hamilton Inc.,
Two Rivers, WI, model 706C636 or equal. Each cabinet shall be fitted
with a keyless, push-to-close latch on each door and drawer,
manufactured by SOUTHCO Inc., Concordville, PA, model M1, or equal.

Required Wall-Mounted Storage Cabinets; Steel shall be 25 3/16 inches
high X 16 inches deep X 48 inches long, manufactured by Fisher Hamilton
Inc., model 706S8260 or equal. Each cabinet shall be fitted with a
keyless, push-to-close latch on each door and drawer, manufactured by
SOUTHCO Inc., model M1, or equal.

All wall-mounted storage cabinets shall be installed so as to leave 4
clear inches of space between the top of the cabinet and the overhead of
the space in which it is installed.

######## A4.8 Storage Drawer Base Cabinet

Required Storage Drawer Base Cabinets shall be 28 1/2 inches high X 21
1/2 inches deep X 18 inches long, with 3 drawers and 1 pull-out shelf,
manufactured by Fisher Hamilton Inc., Two Rivers, WI, model 133C222 or
equal. Each cabinet shall be fitted with a keyless, push-to-close latch
on each door and drawer, manufactured by SOUTHCO Inc., Concordville, PA,
model M1, or equal.

######## A4.9 Storage Cabinets; Full Height

Required Storage Cabinets; Full Height shall be 72 inches high X 30
inches deep X 48 inches long, with 5 adjustable shelves, manufactured by
TRU-BILT Casework, Calmar, IA, Tru-Bilt Classic model 502-48-72-30,or
equal. Each cabinet shall be fitted with a keyless, push-to-close latch
on each door and drawer, manufactured by SOUTHCO Inc., Concordville, PA,
model M1, or equal.

######## A4.10 Countertops

Required Chem-Res Countertop shall be 1 inch high x 30 inches deep with
5 inch backsplash, manufactured by Fisher Hamilton Inc., Two Rivers, WI,
\"EPOXY RESIN\" style B, or equal. Where expressly indicated, certain
installations shall be fitted with a 5 inch top enclosure consisting of
lengths of backsplash material secured in a watertight installation
along each outer edge of the countertop.

Required Laminated Countertop shall be 30 inches deep with no
backsplash, manufactured by Fisher Hamilton, \"HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATES\"
style F, or equal.

All countertop installations shall include two rows of brass 1/4 inch
UNC hold-down fittings of 3/8 inch depth, positioned along the length of
the countertop. One row shall be located 10 inches in from the front
edge of the countertop and the second row shall be located 10 inches in
from the rear edge (second row to be 8 inches in from rear edge on
Computer and Dry Lab countertops). In each row, the hold-down fittings
shall be mounted flush with the top surface of the counter on 2 ft.
centers.

######## A4.11 Work Tables

Each required Work Table; Chem-Res shall consist of a 2-drawer table
assembly, 36 inches high X 30 inches deep X 48 inches wide, manufactured
by Fisher Hamilton Inc., Two Rivers, WI, model 950S3850-L and a 1 inch
high X 30 inches deep X 48 inches long top manufactured by Fisher
Hamilton, \"EPOXY RESIN\" style F , or equal.

Each required Work Table; Wood shall consist of a 2-drawer table
assembly, 36 inches high X 30 inches deep X 48 inches wide, manufactured
by Fisher Hamilton Inc., Two Rivers, WI, model 950S3850-L and a 1-1/2
inches high X 30 inches deep X 48 inches long top manufactured by the
KEWAUNEE Scientific Corp., \"HARDWOOD MAPLE\" style B , or equal.

All work table top installations shall include two rows of brass 1/4
inch UNC hold-down fittings of 3/8 inch depth, positioned along the
length of the work table top. One row shall be located 10 inches in from
the front edge of the work table top and the second row shall be located
10 inches in from the rear edge. In each row, the hold-down fittings
shall be mounted flush with the top surface on 2 ft. centers.

######## A4.12 Conference Cabinet

The required Conference Cabinet shall be a 2-door wood veneer cabinet, 5
inches deep X 48 inches wide with doors closed, 96 inches wide with
doors open X 48 inches high. It shall contain a 48 inch X 48 inch
dry-erase writing surface and a retractable 48 inch X 48 inch projection
screen, such as model 838 manufactured by QUARTET, Skokie, IL, or equal.

######## A4.13 Sinks

Each required Single Sink shall be 37 inches long X 15 inches wide X 11
inches high, manufactured by the KEWAUNEE Scientific Corp., Statesville,
NC, model 1003-00, or equal. It shall be installed flush with the
countertop specified for the space, over a sink base cabinet
manufactured by the KEWAUNEE Scientific Corp., model G00M3124-02, or
equal.

Each required Double Sink shall be 18 inches long X 15 inches wide X 11
inches high, manufactured by the KEWAUNEE Scientific Corp., model
1003-0DT or equal. It shall be installed flush with the countertop
specified for the space, over a sink base cabinet manufactured by the
KEWAUNEE Scientific Corp., model G00M3148-02, or equal.

Each required Slop Sink shall be 30 inches long X 18 inches wide X 18
inches high, manufactured by the KEWAUNEE Scientific Corp., model SM-9
or equal. It shall be installed flush with the countertop specified for
the space, over a sink base cabinet manufactured by the KEWAUNEE
Scientific Corp., model G00M3142-02, or equal.

The required Photo Sink shall be 96 inches long X 30 inches wide X 5
inches high, manufactured by KREOLAB LABORATORY SYSTEMS, Wichita, KS, 5
inch deep Tray Processing Sink, or equal.

All sink installations shall include acid-resistant drain fittings.

######## A4.14 Sink Faucets

Each required Standard Faucet shall be a model 32L407 manufactured by
Fisher Hamilton, Inc., Two Rivers, WI, or equal.

Each required Swing Gooseneck Faucet shall be a model CO.412-VB
manufactured by the WATER SAVER FAUCET Co., Chicago, IL, or equal.

######## A4.15 Refrigerator

The required Refrigerator shall be an under-counter unit, 6.1 cubic ft.,
23-7/8 inches X 24 inches X 34 inches, such as model MV4-6UCR
manufactured by SO-LOW, Cincinnati, OH, or equal.

######## A4.16 Icemaker

The required Icemaker shall be an under-counter unit, such as model
AF200PSC manufactured by IMI Cornelius, Anoka, MN, or equal.

######## A4.17 Dark Room Water Panel

The required Dark Room Water Panel is a device for maintaining constant
water temperature. It shall have a thermostatic mixing, flow-control
valve, adjustable spring check valves and a replaceable 20 micron filter
cartridge, such as Delta model 25 Water Control Panel manufactured by
OMEGA, Hampstead, MD, or equal.

######## A4.18 (X)-Port Laboratory Manifold

Three- and six-port Laboratory Manifolds in the Uncontaminated Sea Water
system shall be constructed of schedule 80 PVC material and fittings
which are threaded, not glued. Each manifold shall be configured with
one 2 inch globe valve at the manifold inlet, one 2 inch globe valve at
the manifold outlet and a series of \"ports\" between these two valves.
Each \"port\" shall consist of a 2 inch tee fitting and all ports shall
be connected in series via 2 inch threaded PVC nipples. The remaining
\"stem\" of the tee fitting for each port shall be reduced to 3/4 inch
diameter and terminated in a 3/4 inch globe valve. The inlet side of
each manifold shall be supplied from the system distribution branch
identified in the Section A3.0 individual space descriptions. In order
to permit constant circulation of water through each manifold even when
all ports are closed, the outlet side of each manifold shall be
connected to piping leading to and connecting with the overboard
discharge fitting for the identified system distribution branch.