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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (RFI) – Boat Electronics Repair (Nassau, Bahamas)

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Request for Information (RFI) – Repair/Restoration of Four 41-foot Apostle Safeboat Interceptors (Overseas: Nassau, Bahamas)

I. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SUBMISSION NOTICE

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research, information gathering, and acquisition planning in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). This is not a solicitation, and responses are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. The U.S. Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this notice. The U.S. Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this RFI.

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), through U.S. Embassy Nassau, Bahamas, seeks information from capable firms that can assess, repair, refurbish, and restore operational readiness for four (4) 41-foot Apostle Safeboat Interceptors located in Nassau, Bahamas (host nation end-user: Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), Marine Unit). See Scope of Work attached.

Vessels (Apostle Safeboat Interceptor):

· VIN/Serial: EGO01724F212Z1265

· VIN/Serial: EGO01724F212Z1264

· VIN/Serial: EGO01724F212Z1261

· VIN/Serial: EGO01724F212Z1260

II. SITE VISIT (MANDATORY FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES)

To ensure a fair and transparent process, INL intends to conduct a single, coordinated site visit for all interested vendors at the same date/time window.

· Proposed Site Visit Date/Time: 06-17-2026, 11:00am – 12:30pm (Local Nassau time)

· Site Visit RSVP Deadline: 06-10-2026

· How to RSVP: Vendors shall email the INL Point of Contact (POC) listed below to coordinate attendance. The physical address will not be included in this RFI; location details will be provided directly to confirmed attendees after RSVP. Each vendor will be allowed a maximum of two representatives at the site visit. The names of the representatives must be submitted by the RSVP deadline.

Important: Vendors shall not contact other INL/RBPF personnel regarding this requirement. All site visit coordination and RFI questions must go through the points of contact below.

III. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS / DEADLINES

RFI Responses Due: Two (2) weeks after the site visit, no later than 07-08-2026, 04:00pm (U.S. Eastern Time)

Submit responses via email to:

· INL POC: Phylicia Johnson, RitchieJohnsonPC@state.gov Subject line: “RFI – Repair to Boats Electronics INL/Nassau” Page limit: 20 pages (excluding cover page/attachments such as past performance references and brochures) Questions: Vendors may submit written questions by 07-1-2026 to the INL POC, with a copy to the INL Contracting Officer Courtney Wesely at WeselyCJ@state.gov.

Eligibility Note (for any future solicitation): To be eligible for award under any subsequent solicitation, an offeror typically must have a UEI, be registered in SAM, and not be listed on the Excluded Parties list. (This notice itself is market research only.)

IV. POINTS OF CONTACT (GOVERNMENT)

INL Program/Technical POC (Site Visit Coordination): Phylicia Johnson, INL Procurement Agent, U.S. Embassy Nassau, Bahamas Email: RitchieJohnsonPC@state.gov | Phone: 1 242-424-0819 / 1 242-461-5291 Company Response Format (copy/paste into the RFI)

V. COMPANY INFORMATION

1. Company Name:

2. Address:

3. UEI:

4. CAGE (if applicable):

5. Company Website:

6. POC Name/Title:

7. Phone/Email:

8. Primary Place(s) of Performance (countries):

VI. SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS

Provide your socioeconomic status (if any): Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB, etc.

VII. NAICS / CORE CAPABILITY

1. Provide your primary NAICS code(s).

2. Suggest the most appropriate NAICS code(s) for this requirement.

3. Describe relevant experience repairing/maintaining vessels (Apostle Safeboat or similar), particularly outside the U.S.

VIII. TECHNICAL APPROACH (HIGH-LEVEL)

1. Can your firm perform on-site inspection/diagnostics in Nassau, Bahamas? If yes, provide estimated lead time.

2. Can your firm provide repairs in-country (via traveling technicians and/or qualified local partner)? Describe your plan.

3. Identify any assumptions or constraints (tools, lift/hoist needs, workspace, power requirements, security constraints, etc.).

4. Identify what information you would need from the Government at time of solicitation to quote accurately.

IX. ROUGH ORDER OF MAGNITUDE (ROM) / LOGISTICS

Provide ROM estimates (ballpark is acceptable) and what drives cost/schedule:

· Mobilization/travel (technicians)

· Diagnostic inspection

· Parts procurement/shipping (incl. export/import considerations)

· Repair labor (by major system)

· Testing/acceptance

· Warranty/support

X. PAST PERFORMANCE (RELEVANT)

Provide up to three (3) recent examples with customer POC (if available), contract type/value, period of performance, and what you delivered.

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