US NAVY Shipboard 11m RIB Brand Name Items Sources Sought
N00024-22-R-2224 Sources Sought US NAVY Shipboard 11m RIB Brand Name Items Sources Sought This sources sought notice is in support of the N00024-22-R-2224 for the procurement of the Shipboard 11m Rigi... N00024-22-R-2224 Sources Sought US NAVY Shipboard 11m RIB Brand Name Items Sources Sought This sources sought notice is in support of the N00024-22-R-2224 for the procurement of the Shipboard 11m Rigid Inflatable Hull (RIB). The 11m RIB procurement will be for an estimated fifty-two (52) additional boats with brand name specific commercial components. This boat will be a Government design. While the Navy intends to solicit multiple sources for the 11m RIB under a competitive small business set aside, the requirement specifies Brand Name commercial items. Additionally, brand-name or equal descriptions are presumed to have no equivalents; however, it is possible that an equivalent or potentially superior product or system may be found or become available. The list below describes the Brand Name and Brand Name or Equal items that the Government intends to use in the 11m RIB solicitation. The use of the brand name equipment is essential to achieve the standardization and commonality required by the Navy. The rational for this requirement is to standardize the equipment (brand name) on the incoming 11m RIB boats to what is currently on the in-service fleet deployed worldwide. Changes to these items could result in substantial duplication of cost that is not expected to be recovered through competition. The following describes examples where maintaining commonality of these components/systems provides substantial cost savings to the Government. The attachment includes a notation of the corresponding rational for each applicable paragraph listed below: Major attributes of form, fit, function, interface, weight, and/or material to achieve a specific performance of the system within which it is used, and the boat as a whole. The following descriptions may apply: The item requires a form and fit in the boat’s design for installation, operation, or maintenance. The item’s weight is of critical importance to the boat’s design. The connection fittings required to incorporate the item into a system are necessary to incorporate or interface the specified item with the boat’s design. Input power, capacity, and other operating requirements for the item have been selected based on requirements of the boat’s design. Output power, capacity, and other performance parameters of the item have been selected based on requirements of the boat’s design. The selected item is known to have low or no Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/ Radio-Frequency Interference (RFI) with tactical communications equipment. There is no standard to which electronics can perform to that guarantees low or no EMI/RFI with the embarked tactical communications equipment. Compliance can only be determined through lab testing or on-boat installation testing. The specified item is one with established logistic support. Logistic support includes, as applicable: maintenance planning and analysis; training and training support, including training equipment, curricula, and instruction materials; supply support; support equipment such as special tools and test equipment; technical documentation including technical manuals, Product Technical Description (PTD), Planned Maintenance System (PMS), Technical Repair Standards (TRS), and software documentation; computer resource support; facilities for maintenance and training; unique packaging, handling, storage, and transportation requirements; and human engineering considerations. The specified item has either passed, is in the process of, or is planned for Cyber Security validation. Cyber Security requirements for boats and craft are outlined in Ser 05D/193 INITIAL EFFORTS FOR CYBERSECURITY FOR BOATS, COMBATANT CRAFT, SEABORNE TARGETS AND SERVICE CRAFT. The specified item has undergone testing for qualification/validation at the expense of the Government. The specified item is a spectrum dependent (SD) system common to existing platforms deployed worldwide which require certification of spectrum support to operate. Spectrum supportability requirements for boats and craft are outlined in Ser 05D/195 SPECTRUM SUPPORTABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR BOATS, COMBATANT CRAFT, SEABORNE TARGETS AND SERVICE CRAFT. ITEM LIST ATTACHMENT: Please see Attachment 1 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Vendors interested in providing information regarding “or equal” items for N00024-22-R-2224 shall provide a response as follows: Format: Microsoft Word® or Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF) Length – No more than two (2) pages, excluding the cover page. Each side of a double- sided page counts when printed. Content: Responses shall be UNCLASSIFIED and shall include the following information: Cover Page. The cover page should include the notice number, and company profile to include, at a minimum, the following: Company Name Address Point of Contact CAGE Code DUNS Number Phone Number and E-mail Address Web Page URL North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes Small Business (Y/N): Woman Owned Small Business (Y/N): Small Disadvantaged Business (Y/N): 8(a) Certified (Y/N): HUBZONE Certified (Y/N): Veteran Owned Small Business (Y/N): Service Disabled Small Business (Y/N): Central Contractor Registration (Y/N): Company Ownership (U.S.), (Y/N): 2. Name of the Brand Name Item, the “or equal” Make/Model number, and a written justification for how the alternate equipment meets “or equal” criteria to the Brand Name Item. Responses are due to the contracting officer at maureen.d.barlow@navy.mil, contract specialist tammy.ryman@navy.mil and Assistant Program Manager – PEO Ships/PMS 325G matthew.warncke@navy.mil no later than 12pm EDT on 31 January 2022. Include N00024-22-R-2224 in the subject line of your email. NOTES: Do not send hardcopies (including facsimiles), as only electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed. Do not attach ZIP files or lock or encrypt the file you submit, or attach password- protected files. The Government will scan all files submitted and if a virus is detected, it may be grounds for rejection of the response. Cost data is not required in the response to this RFI. Questions and requests for clarifications on this notice must be sent via email to : Maureen Barlow, Contracting Officer – NAVSEA 02 (maureen.d.barlow@navy.mil), Heather Glovinsky, Contracting Specialist – NAVSEA 02 (heather.e.glovinsky.civ@us.navy.mil) or Matt Warncke, Assistant Program Manager – PEO Ships/PMS 325G (matthew.warncke@navy.mil) no later than 31 January 2022. When submitting questions, include N00024-22-R-2224 in the subject line of your email: The Government may post questions and answers to the Federal Business Opportunities website at https://beta.sam.gov/. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice or pay for the information. This notice is solely for market research, informational and planning purposes. This is not a Request for Quotation or a Request for Proposal, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these items. Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government arises as a result of submitting responses to this notice or the Government’s use of submitted information. Any information that the vendor considers proprietary or confidential business information should be clearly marked as such. Responses to this notice that indicate information therein is proprietary or represents confidential business information will be received and held in confidence for use by U.S. Government. The information provided in this notice is subject to change. The Government is under no obligation to revise any aspect of this notice should any information herein change. The Government will provide any additional information and issue any additional requests for information at its sole discretion. ___________________________________________________________________________________ U.S. Navy 11m RIB RFI- DEADLINE HAS PASSED Solicitation Number: N00024-22-R-2224 Agency: Department of the Navy Office: Naval Sea Systems Command Location: NAVSEA HQ DISCLOSURE: This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This RFI is for informational planning purposes and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract, or order for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, supply or service. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties' expense. This RFI is open to all interested parties both foreign and domestic. Should an RFP for production be issued, boat designs which originate outside the U.S. are permitted as long as the prime contractor can meet all domestic United States manufacturing and solicitation requirements. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative because of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. Specific responses to the approaches will not disqualify or have an impact on participation and evaluation on future solicitations. No specific information is required in response to this RFI; however, interested parties may respond and indicate interest as desired. PURPOSE: The overall objective of this RFI is to provide industry and interested parties with information that will assist in the understanding of current technical requirements for a potential 11m Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). No specific information is required in response to this RFI; however, interested parties may respond and indicate interest as desired. The Navy plans to award a 5-year IDIQ contract (Government Design) in FY22 for an estimated fifty-two (52) boats, to be delivered to Navy stock points in San Diego, CA, and Williamsburg, VA. The notional schedule listed below is provided for planning purposes only. The Government is not obligated to pursue this schedule or a future solicitation because of this RFI. Release final RFP 2nd QTR FY22. Anticipated award 4rd QTR FY22. DESCRIPTION: The 11m RIB’s primary mission is Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. A secondary mission is general personnel transportation (liberty boat operations). The RIBs are multi-purpose platforms with several secondary missions, including Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) operations, Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and Vessel Boarding, Search and Seizure (VBSS) and Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO). 111m RIB Key Characteristics: •Government Design Open Center Console (OCC) baseline arrangement; LPD-17 variant has additional single point lift frame • Composites Construction (Fiberglass, Kevlar, etc.); Resin Infusion Processes • Twin inboard diesel engine propulsion w/water jets; twin 380 hp (standard), twin 480 hp Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) variant. Cummins QSB6.7 engines, Hamilton HJ292 water jets, ZF 280-1 marine gear. • Design Hoisting Weight - 17,637 lb. max. • Hoisting Load Condition - Boat Complete w/full fuel (280 gal), 6 crew @ 185 lb. ea., and 4-leg hoisting slings; ~37 kt top speed in this condition. • Full Load Condition - Boat Complete w/full fuel (280 gal), 26 crew @ 185 lb. ea., and 4-leg hoisting slings; ~32 kt top speed in this condition. • Forward and aft centerline gun mount foundations for .50 CAL or M240 (7.62mm) machine gun. • VHF radio, Navnet 3D radar/nav package, Man Overboard Indicator (MOBI), folding arch w/blue light, hailer/siren. • Space, weight, power reservations and cabling backbone for post-delivery installation of tactical communications package ("Drop-in Comm Package" or DICP). • Multiple Class Shipboard and Shore-based Lifting interfaces (including Launch and Recovery) • Shipboard and Road Transport interfaces RESPONSES & SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION: Interested parties are free to submit any information which may assist the Navy in its market research. Interested sources are encouraged to submit a capability summary that does not exceed five (5) pages in length. Submission in PDF format is desired. Drawings sized to 8.5”x11” or 11”x17”. All other documentation sized to 8.5”x11”. The following information is requested (Please use as a checklist): Provide company contact information. Name Position/Title Email Address Telephone Number General description of the company Small Business (Y/N) HUB Zone small business (Y/N) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (Y/N) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) (Y/N) Women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns eligible (Y/N) Provide location of company production facilities, if applicable. Identify alternative contracting approaches, if any, which would benefit industry. If none, please state “none”. Provide any technical concerns of the configuration of 11m RIB boats. If none, please state “none”. Provide a description of the company’s relevant experience. If applicable, identify the number of delivered vessels, dates delivered, and customer. Provide capability to meet the key requirements based on a tested system. Describe facility production capacity (e.g. estimate on total construction time for each 11m RIB; and how many boats can be built per year). If available, please provide the following information for the candidate vessel: Vessel principal characteristics and capabilities Photos, drawings, and/or renderings Design, construction, regulatory and classification standards employed Provide the approximate price for: Candidate vessel(s). Technical Manuals & Other Data. Potential savings due to quantity discount schemes. Respondents are responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying 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 not properly marked and clearly identified. Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive and will not be shared outside of Government activities and agencies without the permission of the provider. Please do NOT provide classified information or use the marking “CONFIDENTIAL” as this marking is considered classified by the Government which would require special handling of the information. Defense and commercial contractors, including small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and woman-owned small businesses are encouraged to monitor FBO for updates and to participate in any future solicitation, if one is issued. This RFI is the continuation of market research under Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and is not a RFP. Questions or comments regarding the intended procurement plan or the draft requirements may be directed to: Maureen Barlow, Contracting Officer – NAVSEA 02 (maureen.barlow@navy.mil), or Matt Warncke, Assistant Program Manager – PEO Ships/PMS 325G (matthew.warncke@navy.mil). Responses are requested by 2:00 PM (EST) on Friday, October 29, 2021.
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