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UPDATE ** This notice is hereby updated to provide a Brand Name Callout List as Attachment 2** Please forward all questions concerning this attachment to the Contracting Officer at edward.f.rogan.civ@us.navy.mil, the contract specialist at nicholas.w.boyles.civ@us.navy.mil and Assistant Program Manager PMS 325G at christian.e.rozicer.civ@us.navy.mil.

Disclosure

This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice, issued by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), on behalf of the U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales, Boats, and Craft Program Office (PMS 300) for information and planning purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time.

This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract, or order. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. Responses to the RFI will not be returned.

Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information that has not been both properly marked and clearly identified. Information marked proprietary received in response to this RFI will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations. To aid the Government in its review, please segregate proprietary information.

PURPOSE:

The overall objective of this Sources Sought is to conduct and update market research in support of preliminary planning for the acquisition of the 40 foot Patrol Boat, hereafter referred to as 40PB. This will be a follow-on solicitation to N00024-17-D-2209 awarded to Metal Shark Boats, 29 September 2017. The planned phasing of the acquisition is as follows:

*See Attachment 1 - 40PB Planned Phasing*

The Navy plans to award a contract to one or more builders in FY23 for up to an estimated ninety (90) boats to be delivered to the following locations (not limited to):

• Navy stock point in San Diego, CA

• Navy stock point in Williamsburg, VA

GENERAL CAPABILITIES:

The 40PB is designed to operate day or night, in all-weather and will patrol green water littoral zones such as coastal water approaches, bays, major rivers, ports, and harbors. Specifically, the craft will support maritime security operation missions and tasks such as Harbor Approach Defense; High Value Unit Transit Escort Operations; Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) Operations and Overwatch; Critical Infrastructure Protection; Amphibious Operations Support; Riverine Operations; Mine Warfare Support; Embarked Forces Support (e.g., SOF, EOD, USCG LEDET); and, Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) Support. The overall mission objective is "presence and deterrence.”

CHARACTERISTICS:

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

• LOA x Beam x Draft: 40’ x 12’ x 3’


• Sprint Speed: 35+ knots


• Cruise Speed: 25+ knots


• Installed Power: 5,200 HP Range: 200+ NM at full load, cruise speed


• Crew: 5 crew


• Displacement: 33,800 lbs

ARMAMENT

• Crew service weapons 360° coverage


• Remote weapons system


• Ballistic protection

PROPULSION

• 2 x Cummins Diesel Engines


• 2 x Hamilton Water Jets

C4ISR SYSTEMS (Government Furnished Equipment unless noted otherwise)

• Integrated Electronic Navigation Package with Chart Plotter, GPS, Radar, Heading Sensor, and Depth Sounder (Contractor Furnished Equipment)


• VHF Marine Band Radio (Contractor Furnished Equipment)


• Tactical HF/VHF/UHF Radios


• Satellite Radio System


• Intercomm System


• Public Address System (Contractor Furnished Equipment)


• C2 Situational Awareness System


• Combat Identification System


• Electro Optical/Infrared Sensor (EO/IR)

DESCRIPTION:

The type of work to be accomplished includes construction of aluminum hull structures, installation of machinery, electrical systems, and electronics using a government provided Technical Data Package (TDP) and integration of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). The TDP consists of the specification and associated non-deviational and deviational drawings, test procedures, technical manuals, and a GFE list.

Additionally, the TDP includes as reference material, the SOLIDWORKS 3-D product model, AutoCAD 2-D associated drawings, and other engineering/manufacturing and product information developed during the current contract reflecting the Configuration Baseline. This includes:

a. SigmaNEST Computer Lofting files sent to numerical cutting file vendor for aluminum materials

i. Numerical cutting files

b. Welding Schedule

c. Production drawings/models and associated lists:

i. Production work packages/process instructions specific to the fabrication of, and equipment installation of 40 PB.

ii. Equipment installation drawings, instructions, and connection diagrams.

iii. Vendor furnished installation information that is not delivered in the boat TDP.

iv. Dimensional and tolerance data for boat and components.

v. Details of material identification and preparation, including material condition, surface preparation, mandatory treatments, and coating specifications.

d. Shop drawings.

e. Drawings/models and associated lists for construction jigs, toolings and fixtures.

f. Label plate database with drawing cross reference.

The Supervisor of Shipbuilding will be assisting PMS 300 in the management and oversight of the contract after award.

SUBMISSIONS:

This updated Request for Information is being issued for the purpose of identifying contractors with the required expertise and capabilities that might be interested in responding to a Request for Proposals, if one were to be issued, for construction, integration of GFE and delivery of the 40PBs. A detailed proposal is not requested. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future competitive solicitation if one is issued. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (https://piee.eb.mil) and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this RFI. It is anticipated that the 40PB Request For Proposals will have the potential for award to multiple builders.

It is anticipated, subject to annual appropriations, that up to ninety (90) boats will be procured. Interested sources are encouraged to submit a capability summary describing similar vessel design(s), the firm's recent relevant business experience and their approach in meeting the requirements stated above. Responses should include:

(a) The name and address of the contractor and where the boats would be built.

(b) Contractor points of contact information including names, titles, phones, and email addresses.

(c) Facility Description: A description of the contractor facilities that meet the requirements outlined above.

(d) Production Throughput: Contractor is recommended to provide information demonstrating their capability/capacity for production throughput. When describing throughput, please address capability/capacity of facilities and how they are suitable to handle the physical components of the boat, stowage of GFE and the current and projected utilization of workforce and trades required to complete the 40PB. Information requested to also include the estimated maximum production throughput of the boats per year, considering constraints from other contracted and projected workload for other project/programs. Additionally, request the Contractor state the minimum 40PB quantity that would need to be guaranteed each year to respond to the solicitation.

(e) Past experience performing construction of boats of similar dimensions and characteristics highlighting: Construction techniques; Portions which will be internal vice subcontracted, including identification of likely design agent; Any intended teaming arrangements; Familiarity with Government contract requirements and drawing development. Give examples of successful Government contracts of similar scope of work on boats of 35 feet or greater length, including specific experience installing ballistics. A description of the boat design identified by the Contractor that meets or comes close to meeting the above listed design requirements.

(f) Provide approximate price for:

1. Candidate vessel including integration of both Commercial and GFE C4ISR systems

2. Delivery to stated locations

(g) It is anticipated that the actual costs for aluminum and certain components may vary during contract performance therefore the Government is considering addition of an Economic Price Adjustment clause into the RFP. Please provide any comments you may have on including EPA clause into an RFP.

This RFI is the continuation of market research under Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and is not an RFP. The informational responses shall contain unclassified information only. Information should be e-mailed to Chris Rozicer, PMS300, at christian.e.rozicer.civ@us.navy.mil, Edward Rogan at Edward.f.rogan.civ@us.navy.mil AND Nicholas Boyles at nicholas.w.boyles.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses are requested by 1700 Eastern Time on December 9, 2022. Questions can be submitted via e-mail to Mr. Chris Rozicer (christian.e.rozicer.civ@us.navy.mil), Mr. Edward Rogan (edward.f.rogan.civ@us.navy.mil) AND Mr. Nicholas Boyles (nicholas.w.boyles.civ@us.navy.mil). Please provide responses by email, telephonic questions will not be accepted at this time.

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