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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 10, 2021 SAM #7013
SPECIAL NOTICE

19 -- NSW 8m & 11m Surface Support Craft (SSC) and USCG Special Purpose Craft � Law Enforcement II (SPC-LE II) Brand Name Items Sources Sought

Notice Date
2/8/2021 1:27:21 PM
 
Notice Type
Special Notice
 
NAICS
336612 — Boat Building
 
Contracting Office
NAVSEA HQ WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-5000 USA
 
ZIP Code
20376-5000
 
Solicitation Number
N0002421R2205
 
Response Due
2/17/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
Archive Date
12/23/2021
 
Point of Contact
Heather Glovinsky, Roxie Thomas
 
E-Mail Address
heather.e.glovinsky@navy.mil, roxie.thomas@navy.mil
(heather.e.glovinsky@navy.mil, roxie.thomas@navy.mil)
 
Small Business Set-Aside
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
 
Description
This sources sought notice is in support of the N00024-21-R-2205 procurement of the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) 8 meter and 11 meter Surface Support Craft (SSC) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Special Purpose Craft � Law Enforcement II (SPC-LE II) �replacement for the legacy 33-ft SPC-LEs. The procurement will be for up to one hundred ten (110) craft with brand name specific commercial components. These craft shall be a contractor design. Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM) and USCG shore-based Units are users of this asset. While the Navy intends to solicit multiple sources for the NSW and USCG craft under a competitive small business set aside, the requirement specifies the following Brand Name commercial items: Outboard Gasoline Engine (Brand Name: Suzuki, Standard Motor 30in shaft. 250hp), quantity two (2) per craft (NSW) Outboard Gasoline Engine (Brand Name: Mercury, Verado V8 30in shaft 300hp), quantity three (3) per craft (USCG) Electronic Navigation System (Brand Name: Furuno), quantity one (1) per craft (NSW) Electronic Navigation System (Brand Name: Raymarine SINS-2), �quantity one (1) per craft (USCG) VHF Marine Band Radio (Brand Name: ICOM) (NSW, USCG) VHF Marine Band Radio Remote Microphone (Brand Name: ICOM, quantity one (1) per craft (NSW, USCG) Antennas (Brand Name: Shakespeare), quantity one (1) per craft (NSW, USCG) VHF/UHF Multiband Radio (Brand Name: Motorola), quantity one (1) per craft (USCG) VHF/UHF Multiband Radio Remote Speaker (Brand Name: Poly Planar), quantity one (1) per craft (USCG) Antenna (Brand Name: Shakespeare), quantity one (1) per craft (USCG) Inter-Communication System (Brand Name: David Clark ), quantity one (1) per craft (NSW) Inter-Communication System (Wireless Gateway) (Brand Name: David Clark ), quantity one (1) per craft (USCG) Infrared Thermal Imaging System (Brand Name: FLIR,), quantity one (1) per craft (USCG) Electric Bilge Pump (Brand Name: Rule), quantity two (2) per craft (NSW) Float Switch (Brand Name: Ultra Safety Systems,), quantity two (2) per craft (NSW) Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon Station (Brand Name: ACR Cat II EPIRB), quantity one (1) per craft (NSW) The following 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: Engine Diagnostic Laptop (Brand Name: Toughbook, or equal), quantity as required by Units (NSW) Circuit Breaker (Airpax, or equal), estimated quantity fifty (50) per craft Circuit Breaker (Cooper-Bussman, or equal), estimated quantity five (5) per craft Circuit Breaker (Carling Technologies, or equal), estimated quantity fifteen (15) per craft Batteries (Brand Name: Optima, or equal), quantity four (4) per craft (NSW) and quantity six (6) per craft (USCG) Compass (Brand Name: Ritchie, or equal), quantity one (1) per craft (NSW, USCG) Law Enforcement Hailer/Siren System (Brand Name: Whelen, or equal), quantity one (1) per craft (NSW, USCG) Law Enforcement Light Kit, Amber (Brand Name: Whelen, or equal), quantity one (1) per craft (NSW) Law Enforcement Light Kit, Blue (Brand Name: Whelen, or equal), quantity one (1) per craft (USCG) Gasoline Fuel/Water Separator and Filter (Brand Name: Racor, or equal), quantity four (4) per craft (NSW) and quantity six (6) per craft (USCG) Anchor (Brand Name: Fortress, or equal), quantity one (1) per craft (NSW) Brand name callouts allow 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 craft as a whole. The following may apply: The item requires a form and fit in the craft�s design for installation, operation, or maintenance. The item�s weight is of critical importance to the craft�s design. The connection fittings required to incorporate the item into a system are necessary to incorporate or interface the specified item with the craft�s design. Input power, capacity, and other operating requirements for the item have been selected based on requirements of the craft�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-craft installation testing. Output power, capacity, and other performance parameters of the item have been selected based on requirements of the craft�s design The specified item is one with established logistics support including, 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 crafts and craft are outlined in NAVSEA Letter Serial Number 05D/193, Subject: Initial Efforts for Cybersecurity for Crafts, 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 crafts and craft are outlined in NAVSEA Letter Serial Number 05D/193, Subject: Initial Efforts for Cybersecurity for Crafts, Combatant Craft, Seaborne Targets and Service Craft. NSW SSCs are operated and maintained CONUS supporting NAVSPECWARCOM operations. USCG SPC-LE SSC replacements are operated and maintained CONUS and in Puerto Rico.� The cost impact to change the configuration of the systems specified above can vary with each location or region; however, the cumulative effect of cost impacts of all locations would significantly impact ability to fund and support operation and maintenance of these craft.� Cost impacts include development of operator training and training materials, Standard Operating Procedures, etc. �Cost impacts to each location impacted by a configuration change include tuition and travel for maintainer training and certifications, additional tooling/workshops, diagnostic software and licensing, spare systems and spare parts for availability requirements, and development of local supply/support/maintenance agreements and/or contracts. The below paragraphs describe the applicable justifications for each component or system and additional references, system descriptions, and craft interfaces: 233 Outboard Engines: A, B, C, D. The NSW SSC and USCG SPC-LE missions require the specified engines. The Suzuki and Mercury engines have established logistics and are common with the existing fleet of NSW SSCs and USCG SPC-LEs. Cyber security validation is planned to coincide with other programs.� Acceptable performance has been demonstrated through previous acceptance trials and operational experience for these craft. 422 Electronic Navigation System: A, B, C, E. The USN navigation system interfaces with the communications equipment. It has established logistics and is common with various Navy boats and craft and the existing fleet of NSW SSCs. Additionally, the government periodically conducts market surveys for select components. The surveys identify the most functional and reliable component in accordance with the needs of the fleet. This navigation system was selected by market survey. Cyber security validation is planned to coincide with other programs. Certification of spectrum support for spectrum dependent equipment is planned to coincide with other craft.� The USCG Electronic Navigation System (SINS-2(V)13) is the standard navigation system for all USCG small craft. 441 VHF Marine Band Radio and VHF/UHF Multiband Tactical Radio and Antennas: A, B, C, E. The communication equipment and antennas interfaces with the navigation system and intercom system. And the systems have established logistics and are in common with the current fleet of NSW SSCs including the existing fleet of Force Protection Medium craft.� Additionally, the government periodically conducts market surveys for select components. The surveys identify the most functional and reliable component in accordance with the needs of the fleet. These radio systems were selected by market survey. Cyber security validation is planned to coincide with other programs. Certification of spectrum support for spectrum dependent equipment is planned to coincide with other craft. 529 Electric Bilge Pump Systems and Float Switch: A, B. The bilge pumping systems, including switches and alarms, are safety systems which provide indication of and a means to manage flooding events while underway or unattended at the dock. These systems have established logistics and are common to all similarly sized Navy craft. 600 Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB): A, B, C, E. The EPIRB is a safety system which has established logistics and is common with the across various Navy programs. Certification of spectrum support for spectrum dependent equipment is planned to coincide with other craft. The below describes the applicable justifications for each component or system and additional references, system descriptions, and craft interfaces for items that are required to be brand name (or equal): 236 Engine Diagnostic Laptop: A, B, C, E (Brand Name: Toughbook, or equal), The diagnostic laptops are computers that run diagnostic software for the engines. The Panasonic laptops have established logistics and are common with the existing fleet of NSW SSCs. Acceptable performance has been demonstrated through previous acceptance trials and operational experience for these boats. 303 Circuit Breakers: A, B: The circuit breakers are integral circuit protective devices.� The Carling Technologies, Airpax, and Cooper-Bussman circuit breakers have established logistics, are common with most Navy craft, and were selected based on government market surveys. �The breakers �are consumables which are carried in the Navy Supply System. 313 Batteries: A, B. The batteries are integral to the design of the craft to meet specified power requirements without the use of a generator. It has established logistics and is common with most Navy craft.� Additionally, Blue Top Optima was selected based on market survey by the government and is used on all Navy crafts. Batteries are consumables which are carried in the Navy Supply System and considered HAZMAT, so minimizing types and quantities is a priority. 421 Compass: A, B. The compass is a critical piece of navigation equipment which requires a particular design to function properly across SWF installations. It has established logistics and is common with various other Navy boats and craft. 443 Law Enforcement Hailer/Siren System and Law Enforcement Light Kit: A, B, C. The Law Enforcement systems have established logistics and are common with the current NSW craft. Additionally, the government periodically conducts market surveys for select components. The surveys identify the most functional and reliable component in accordance with the needs of the fleet. This system was selected by market survey. 541 Gasoline Fuel/Water Separator: A, B. The fuel/water separators have established logistics tied to the outboard motor logistics package and are common with the existing fleet of NSW SSCs and other Navy boats and craft. Fuel/waters separators contain filter elements which are consumables that are carried in the Navy Supply System, so minimizing types and quantities is a priority. 581 Anchor: A, B. The anchor is a safety item that must be readily accessible in an emergency. The specified anchor�s combination of light weight, size, and holding capacity has been selected for use with the size and weight of the NSW SSCs. The anchor has established logistics common with the current fleet of NSW SSCs. Additionally, the government periodically conducts market surveys for select components. The surveys identify the most functional and reliable component in accordance with the needs of the fleet. This anchor was selected by market survey. �SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Vendors interested in providing information regarding alternative items to the brand name and brand name �or equal� items for N00024-21-R-2205 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):�� 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 � NAVSEA 02 at roxie.thomas@navy.mil, the Contract Specialist - NASEA02 at heather.e.glovinsky@navy.mil and Assistant Program Manager - PEO Ships (PMS 325G) at christian.rozicer@navy.mil no later than 12pm EDT on 17 February 2021. Include N00024-21-R-2205 NSW SSC & USCG SPC-LE 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 : Roxie Thomas, Contracting Officer - NAVSEA 02 (roxie.thomas@navy.mil), Heather Glovinsky, Contracting Specialist � NAVSEA 02 (heather.e.glovinsky@navy.mil) and/or Chris Rozicer, Assistant Program Manager � PEO Ships (PMS 325G) (christian.rozicer@navy.mil) no later than 17 February 2021. When submitting questions, include N00024-21-R-2205 NSW SSC & USCG SPC-LE in the subject line of your email. The Government may post questions and answers to the System for Award Management or betaSAM (formerly FBO) 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.
 
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Record
SN05910485-F 20210210/210208230106 (samdaily.us)
 
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