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Request for Information from potential sources for 12m RHIBs


District Of Columbia, United States
Government : Military
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 DESCRIPTION:

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION USING MARKET RESEARCH AND WILL BE USED FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.   THERE IS NO FUNDING ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

PURPOSE:


Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is conducting market research to determine the feasibility of procuring Ten (10), 12 Meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) under a single award. The Government is interested in market information pertinent to proven (e.g. existing vessels) vessel(s)/craft(s) for potential FMS sale(s). In particular, the Government desires information pertaining to whole vessel characteristics, design information, operations, estimated acquisition costs, delivery time frames and past sales information. Designs and Licenses are not limited to corporations within the United States (US); however, any construction/production must occur within the United States. The thermal imager, spares, and associated training will be procured on separate line items and not a part of the overall vessel price.

ANTICIPATED SCOPE OF WORK:


The 12M RHIB will be used by foreign militaries and partner nations for security and patrol, training, and as spare platforms. The 12m RHIB is to have the following APPROXIMATE characteristics:


Length 39 ft/12m
Beam: 12 ft/ 3.65m
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Capacity:  up to 450 gallons
Person Capacity: 20
Engine Type: Triple Yamaha outboard engines or equivalent w/ diagnostic equipment
Accessories: Foam Hybrid d-collar, trim tabs (electric w/ indicators), spotlight (handheld & mounted), LED navigation lights, Ritchie navigator compass, loudhailer, Shoxs-6300 seats, Raymarine Antenna, Very High Frequency (VHF) radio, FLIR M-324XP, forward weapon/gun mounts for up to .50Cal machine guns and stowage lockers, tow lines, and  aluminum trailer w/spare tires.


The boats and all installed equipment shall be provided with a one (1) year warranty upon arrival of the vessel in the purchasing country.


RESPONSE CRITERIA:


NAVSEA is seeking responses from interested parties that can provide the boat with the characteristics outlined above. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a single compact disc (CD) containing the following:

  1)  A cover letter including: (a) The name and address of the interested party and where such boats would be built; (b) Point of Contact including name, title, phone, and email addresses; (c) business size and socioeconomic status;

•2    2) Specification (or cutsheets) that describes that the boats (in terms of hull equipment, engine specification, electrical system, command and control equipment, mechanical, etc.) being offered are of existing designs that meet the above listed requirements for the 12m RHIB. The Government recognizes that interested parties may not have a platform that meets all the requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this RFI if minor deviations exist but could be readily modified;

•3    3) General Arrangements drawings of 12m RHIB;

  4) A description of the company's recent relevant experience;

•5    5) Estimated total construction time from start of construction to delivery at the builder's facility; and

•6    6)Estimated rough order of magnitude (ROM) price for each 12m RHIB, not including the thermal imager, training, and any associated spares.  

Please mail all responses to the NAVSEA point of contact, Mrs. Felisha Morsell, at the following address:


NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

ATTN: FELISHA MORSELL, SEA 02222

1333 ISAAC HULL AVENUE SE STOP 2020

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20375-2020

Questions or concerns may be directed to felisha.morsell@navy.mil.

WHEN TO SUBMIT:  This information is requested to be provided by mail no later than 4:00 PM, April 26, 2019.


NOTICES REGARDING SOLICITATION:  This notice does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment, implied or otherwise, by the Government that a procurement action will be issued.  No telephone inquiries will be accepted and requests for solicitation packages will not be honored, as no solicitation is intended at this time.  THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI.



Felisha M. Morsell, Contracting Officer, Phone 202-781-0435, Email felisha.morsell@navy.mil

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