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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 plannin... 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 Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) is hereby issuing an RFI on behalf of the Support Ships, Boats, and Craft Program Office (PMS 300), to seek industry and interested parties with current/innovative designs for propulsion. Information will assist in the understanding of current technical requirements for a potential azimuthing drive replacement. DESCRIPTION: The operational requirements for the boats are to provide Naval Shipyards with workboats to assist naval vessels for drydocking evolutions. In addition, the boats may be used to provide Naval shore installations with work boats to meet various port operations and barrier tending missions. This includes the ability to safely assist vessels, open and close security barriers, and to tow/push floating port operations support equipment, line handling, cargo transport, firefighting, diver support, and pusher boat. In order to meet these objectives, the boat must include propulsion equipment that is maximized for bollard pull, be highly maneuverable, and include a cabin that is climate controlled and provides shelter for the operators from extreme weather. Workboat Docking Key Characteristics: Steel boats - approximately 25 ft. in hull length, 12 ft. maximum beam. Single azimuthing z drive Bollard thrust – 6,000 pounds Speed – 6+ knots Diesel powered inboard engine 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 Provide location of company production facilities, if applicable. Provide a description of the company's relevant experience. Provide the approximate price for azimuthing drive. Provide the lead time for azimuthing drive. 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) 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: Eddie Rogan, Contracting Officer – NAVSEA 02 (edward.f.rogan.civ@us.navy.mil), or Matt Warncke, Assistant Program Manager – PEO Ships/PMS 300G (matthew.j.warncke.civ@us.navy.mil). Responses shall be submitted to Mr. Eddie Rogan (edward.f.rogan.civ@us.navy.mil) and Mr. Nick Boyles (nicholas.w.boyles.civ@us.navy.mil) by 2:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, Sep 15, 2022.