National Park Service, Administrative Program Center, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225

19 -- 23' X 9' ALUMINUM HULL RIGID INFLATABLE BOAT SOL RP120099008 DUE 040199 POC Mr. James D. Clark, Contracting Officer, 303/969-2755 This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with information in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQURESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number is RP120099008 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The proposal should be the standard product literature including the cost, in accordance with commercial item procedures. This procurement is unrestricted and is being advertised as full and open competition. Specifications for a 23' X 9' aluminum hull rigid inflatable boat and trailer. Hull: The length from the bow section of the tube to cone on aft end of the tube not including the outboard bracket shall be 23 feet. The beam shall be 9 feet inflated with a 5'4" inside beam when inflated. The hull shall be .250 of 5086 aluminum with a 24 degree deadrise. The deck shall be of .190 aluminum and self-bailing covered with non skid. The deck shall be self-bailing with non-return scuppers. The deck shall have a soft patch over a 100 gallon fuel tank placed at the LCG. The tank shall have longitudinal girders from the transom and shall be welded continuously. The tank shall be secured on rubber gaskets. There shall be 2" x 2" x 1/4" "T" bar longitudinal on 12" centers across the hull and running full length. There shall be a 3/8" x 3" stern bar at the joint of the two hull plates at the keel continuously welded inside and out. Cross frames shall be constructed from .190" 5086 aluminum and shall be welded in place at 24" centers in the forward half of the vessel and 30" centers aft. T Top: The all welded aluminum will cover the center console and will extend forward 12" and behind the operator and bolster 12". The rear portion of the "T" top there shall be a radar arch built into it and extending above the top to hold a government furnished radar unit. The arch shall also serve as support for the top. The top shall have removable side curtains and a back drop. There shall be a forward windshield going to the top of the "T" top of tempered safety glass with a windshield wiper. There shall be a closed radio box built into the "T" top. Government furnished electronics shall be installed. The console shall be lockable and have shelves. The dual engine binnacle control shall be mounted on the starboard side of the console on a specially constructed boss for correct mounting angle. Inflatable Tube: The tube shall be a minimum 22" diameter and of 40oz welded polyurethane construction. There shall be five compartments with four baffles separating them. There shall be a fill/pressure relief valve for each compartment. The outside perimeter shall have a 7" fender strip laminated to the tube and below there shall be a 40oz chafe strip. There shall be two hull attachment flanges around the underside perimeter of the tube. These flanges shall interface with the corresponding male flange on the hull. The tubes shall have eight "D"rings and sunbrella tube covers attached over the top and side of the tube. There shall be lettering and a diagonal slash built into the tube. The lettering shall read NATIONAL PARK SERVICE and shall be approximately 4"size. Outboard engine and bracket: There shall be a 25" outboard bracket welded to the transom that is an extension of the boat bottom to the outboard mounting plate. This bracket shall be sealed and buoyant to support the weight of two 130hp four-cycle outboard motors with props. There shall be a welded aluminum protection bar around the motors. Paint: All aluminum inside the hull, console and "T" top shall be gray solatone. The bottom shall be bottom painted. Other: (1) A storage seat built into and forward of the console. (2) Two mooring bits. (3) 3 cleats on each side (inside). (4) A dive door with steps that is hinged and lowers into the water. (5) One 2000gph bilge pump with auto switch. (6) Two batteries sized for the engine and electronics. (7) Two-hour meters. (8) Hydraulic steering. (9) Trim tabs. (10) Two marine grade 12 volt adapters into the dash of the console. (11) Two halogen deck lights mounted on the "T" top. (12) Install government furnished electronics. Trailer: There shall be a tandem painted or galvanize trailer bunk type designed to transport this boat on highways. There shall be a hand winch with at strap and rear tie downs. Unit shall be delivered within 120 calendar days, or less, from the date the purchaser places the order. Clauses/provisions: FAR Clause 52.212-1 "Instructors to Offerors-Commercial," is hereby included by reference. FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this solicitation and the following evaluation criteria (arranged in their order of importance) shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Reliability (2) Past Experience (3) References (4) Cost. Far provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items shall be competed and submitted with the proposal. FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, hereby applies to this solicitation. FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Proposals shall be sent to Jim Clark, Contracting Officer, National Park Service, Denver Support Office, 12795 West Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, by 2:00p.m. (Denver time) on April 1, 1999. For questions contact Jim Clark, Contracting Officer at (303) 969-2755. Delivery is to destination. Posted 03/09/99 (W-SN306492). (0068)

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