Commandant (G-ACS-3B/CEM), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001

19 -- DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A COASTAL PATROL BOAT SOL DTCG23 95 R AWP040 DUE 052395 POC Contact: Contracting Officer: C. E. McGill, Ph: (202) 267-2486 The Coast Guard intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design and construction of a Coastal Patrol Boat (CPB) based upon an In Service/Parent Craft requirement and a performance based Circular of Requirements. It is the intent of the Government to award one contract for design and lead boat construction, including logistic support, training, and data requirements. The solicitation will contain options for up to fifty additional boats which will be subject to an Economic Price Adjustment clause. Offerors must demonstrate the capability to provide both design and boat construction expertise and facilities. Lead boat delivery is required 540 days after contract award. The RFP is expected to be released on or about 23 March 1995 with proposals due 61 days thereafter. Additional information will be provided with the RFP. The Coast Guard previously published the requirement under RFP DTCG23 94 R AWP025; that solicitation was cancelled. In accordance with 48 CFR 15.606(b)(4), the new solicitation will be issued to all companies that were on solicitation DTCG23 94 R AWP025 mailing list. Only the RFP with attachment one (Circular of Requirements) will be issued until other arrangements are made with the Contracting Officer. Other companies which require the RFP may contact the Contracting Officer by letter or by fax (202-267-4019). The RFP mailing list will be included with the RFP. Companies which require the RFP mailing list only may contact the Contracting Officer by letter or by fax (202-267-4019). See Note 1. The standard industrial classification code for this acquisition is 3731. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. There is a statutory prohibition against foreign shipyards constructing the boats required by this solicitation. (0058)

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