RFI for BPC Coastal Fast Response Boat

Synopsis:This Request for Information (RFI) notice is for information only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests, nor will the Government return any data provided. This is not an RFP or a promise to issue an RFP and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.All information, data, and drawings, except for pricing information, submitted in response to this announcement will be considered “open source” and available for unlimited public distribution. Pricing information will not be release outside of Naval Sea Systems Command, PEO Ships, and the Navy International Program Office.Introduction: This RFI is issued in

anticipation of a potential future procurement. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is conducting market research to determine the feasibility of procuring up to six (6) Coastal Fast Response Boats under a single award over three (3) years.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 ship characteristics (principal dimensions, performance), 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.Anticipated Scope of Work:The Coastal Fast Response Boats will be used by foreign military, partner nations, to patrol and maintain control of the coastal environment. The Coastal Fast Response Boat is to have the following APPROXIMATE characteristics:Length                                 42 - 45 feetHull Material                        AluminumCrew                                    Four (4) crew                                      Speed(@Full Load)            No less than 35 KtsFuel Capacity                      A minimum of 300 gallonsPropulsion                           Inboard diesel(s) with waterjet(s)Electrical                             Ungrounded and as required to meet the intended serviceWeapon Mounts                  Four (4) weapons stations consisting of three (3) 50 caliber machine guns and one  (1) long range acoustic device (LRAD)Navigation Suite                  One (1) integrated electronic navigation package, which includes navigation radar, chart plotter, Global Positioning System, compass and depth sounderCommunication                  One (1) external radio speaker, one (1) Very High Frequency (VHF) Marine Band Radio, one Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Marine Band Radio, one (1) intercom system, one (1) Sailor Fleet Broadband or equivalent system and one (1) Skipper Digital VHF Direction finder or equivalent.  The boat will have space, weight and power for two (2) Harris Falcon III AN/PRC radios.Miscellaneous                      Lifting Slings, Trailers, dive ladder and push kneesResponse Criteria:NAVSEA is seeking responses from interested parties that can provide the boat with the characteristics outlined above. Interested parties are requested to specify the size of the vessel and what is the boats nominal range at cruising speed in the Full Load condition.   Interested parties are encouraged to submit a single response containing the following: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) Whether the business is currently classified as a Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a) and/or Woman Owned company, Hub Zone small business, veteran owned small business, or service disabled veteran owned small business.Specification (or cut sheets) that describe(s) the boat’s design, standards, material types, propulsion system, loading conditions (to include Full Load displacement), electrical system, mechanical systems, and weapons mounts being offered meet the above listed requirements for the Coastal Fast Response Boat.  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.General Arrangements drawings of  Coastal Fast Response Boat;A description of the company’s recent relevant experience;Estimated total construction time from start of construction to delivery at the builder’s facility;Estimated rough order of magnitude (ROM) price for each Coastal Fast Response Boat, not including thermal imager, and any associated spares.Please Email all responses to the NAVSEA point of contact, Mr. Nicholas Boyles, at nicholas.w.boyles@navy.mil. When to Submit: This information is requested to be provided by mail no later than 4:00 PM, January 31, 2020.