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The Coast Guard (CG) Yard is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to pursue information on a non-self-propelled floating dry dock as identified in the attachment to this noticce. NOTE: Interested p... The Coast Guard (CG) Yard is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to pursue information on a non-self-propelled floating dry dock as identified in the attachment to this noticce. NOTE: Interested parties do not have to meet all desired characteristics listed in this RFI to submit a response. If a proposed dock design does not meet an attribute or feature, information on modifications and cost impacts required to achieve the desired characteristic may be provided. A floating dry dock that can accommodate any, some or all the ship classes in this RFI will be considered. All responses received will be reviewed by the Government. INFORMATION SOUGHT Interested parties are free to submit any information which may assist the CG Yard in its market research. There is no page requirement/limit, and a detailed proposal is not requested. Submission in PDF format is desired, with drawings sized to 8.5” X 11“or 11” X 17”. All other documentation should be sized to 8.5” X 11”. Provide as much of the following technical data as practical within the time constraints of this inquiry. A data table has been provided below to assist with describing the key characteristics of each dock. If the respondent has multiple floating dry docks or multiple design configurations that meet the RFI characteristics, a separate attachment should be submitted for each. The following information is requested (please use as a checklist): Provide information on an existing dock or design using the characteristics identified in the data table (Attachment A). The data information should consist of: Principal characteristics, attributes and capabilities General arrangement drawings, specifications or other relevant technical characteristics Photographs/renderings (if available) Description of auxiliary systems and automation used to support docking evolutions Previous certificates, classifications or certifications Provide explanation of anticipated cost range/schedule/technical risks Describe methodology for transporting dock to Baltimore MD Provide company contact information, size status and if registered in SAM.GOV Additionally, if it is an existing dock: Provide a description of where and when the dock was built. Provide a description and cost of proposed modifications/conversions required to meet desired characteristics. If the dock is in an inactive status/layup, describe the facility where the dock is located, who maintains the dock and the periodicity in which the dock is inspected. The approximate delivery period. Warranty terms and conditions. Place of manufacture for new. Does your company currently have existing government-wide acquisition contracts (GWAC) (e.g. GSA) or other strategically sourced contracts for these types of requirements that the USCG can order off? If yes, please provide contract number, what agency it is with, and agency point of contact information. What type of contract (e.g. firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, etc.) have you been issued before for this type of work? Do you recommend one type or a perhaps a hybrid (i.e. a contract that allows several types)? Provide any general comments, thoughts, and feedback your company would like to share regarding this RFI. Submissions shall be emailed to: to Wes Patrick at harold.w.patrick2@uscg.mil and Kelly Wyatt, at Kelly.A.Wyatt@uscg.mil. . The response file shall be in PDF format, with file name including the RFI number and your company name. Responses are requested by 15 June 2025. Submissions may be accepted after this date, but feedback may not be as timely or contribute to the CG Yard’s acquisition planning. Questions concerning this announcement may be submitted via email to james.o.calvert@uscg.mil and Kelly.A.Wyatt@uscg.mil. Disclaimer: There is no solicitation currently. This RFI is not a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this request is purely voluntary; the Government will not pay for any costs incurred nor is obligated to respond. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. After reviewing RFI responses to this RFI, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement may be published on the Contract Opportunities (formerly FedBizOpps) website or distributed to contract holders if a strategically sourced vehicle is deemed appropriate. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the Contract Opportunities website. Failure to respond or submit sufficiently detailed information may result in a company not being considered a likely offeror when deciding on whether or how to set aside a solicitation for restricted competition. Regardless of the information submitted, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as determined appropriate for this requirement. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this RFI. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose determined necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation.