A02- Sources Sought PANAPG-25-P-0000 016280 Patrol Boat .docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR Law Enforcement Marine Patrol Watercraft

INTRODUCTION

The Army Contracting Command–Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is issuing this Sources Sought notice to conduct market research and identify interested and capable vendors to provide a Law Enforcement Marine Patrol Watercraft. This requirement is in support of the Department of Public Works (DPW) at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland.

The watercraft must be a commercial vessel designed for law enforcement marine patrol operations, fully outfitted with law enforcement equipment, navigation and electronic systems, and military-grade ORCA Hypalon tubes that are resistant to tearing and puncturing. Due to the specialized nature of this requirement, only vendors able to meet the specified technical and operational criteria will be considered.

This acquisition supports the functional objectives of the DPW and its U.S. Army Conservation Law Enforcement mission. The procurement will be a 100% small business set-aside and awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Only one award will be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to vendors regarding submissions.

DISCLAIMER

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for planning and market research purposes. It shall not be interpreted as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government has no intention of awarding a contract as a result of this RFI, nor will it reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of responses. The information received through this RFI will be used to inform market research and guide the development of acquisition strategies.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

The contractor shall supply a marine patrol watercraft manufactured by a U.S.-based commercial producer of rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) specializing in Law Enforcement and Military applications. The vessel must be delivered as a complete, turn-key package, mission-ready and equipped for immediate operational use. The selected manufacturer must focus exclusively on producing high-performance RIBs tailored for commercial Law Enforcement and Military operations.

The “Standard Equipment” to be provided for the APG Police Law Enforcement marine patrol vessels shall include the following:

a. Heavy Duty Fiberglass Hull (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

b. Non-slip Surface Molded into the Deck

c. Cloud Grey Gelcoat

d. Double EPDM Rubstrake

e. Extra Bow Rubstrake

f. 2” Aluminum Keel Guard

g. Closed Cabin with Door and Lock System

h. Under-Deck Fuel Tank

i. Sealed Deck

j. ORCA 866/Hypalon 1670Dtex Tubes (Neptune Grey Color) (w/5-year warranty)

k. Repair Kit with Foot Pump

l. Removable Tube Design

m. Inflation and Pressure Release Valves

n. Non-Slip Rubber Applied to Tubes

o. Lifelines, Engine Crash Rail

p. Tube Mounted Telescopic Swim Ladder

q. Life Cell Safety Box and Insert

r. Spine Board

s. LED Navigation Lights (USCG)

t. Fire Extinguisher

u. Telescopic Boat Hook

v. Automatic Bilge Pump

w. Tube Repair Kits

x. Stainless Steel Props

y. Analog Fuel Guage

z. Twin 225hp Mercury Engines with Stainless Steel Props

aa. nROADS, Blue Light Beacon

ab. Law Enforcement Lights and Siren System

ac. Whelen WPA112 Amplifier

ad. Whelen WSSMSW3 Switch Panel

ae. SoundOff Signal 100 Watt Speaker

af. Lumitec Overhead Courtesy Lights – Red

ag. LED SoundOff Signal Blue Strobe /White Deck Lights

ah. “POLICE” Black Reflective Lettering on both sides of cabin.

ai. ii. Dual Simrad GPS 12” Displays

aj. Simrad 3D Transducer – Down/Side/3D CHIRP

ak. Simrad VHF Radio

al. Simrad Closed Dome Radar with Doppler

am. Twin Hydraulic Steering1.7L Cylinder

an. Built-in Storage and Safety Equipment

ao. 2X Group 24 Start Batteries

ap. Group 27 House Battery

aq. 12 Switch Panel

ar. Blue Seas VSR Charging Relay

as. 316 Stainless Steel Samson Post

at. 316 Stainless Steel Rear Tow Post

au. 2000 GPH Bilge Pump

av. 1500 GPH Auto Bilge Pump

aw. 12V Outlet

ax. USB Outlet

ay. Gun Cabinet with Timer Lock with the ability to hold 2 rifles.

az. Fully rigged Aluminum Dual-Axle Trailer with Breaking System

ba. Minimum 130G fuel tank (GASOLINE)

bb. Electric Heating System inside Cabin for Cold Weather Operations.

bc. Four Shock Mitigation Seats

bd. Impact Glass Windshields

Additional Technical Specifications:

1. The vessel shall measure between 28 and 29 feet in length.

2. Maximum occupancy capacity shall be no less than 20 persons.

3. The offeror must include the following warranties with their proposal:

a. Hull: Minimum of 5 years

b. Motor: Minimum of 3 years

c. Trailer: Minimum of 2 years

4. Shrink wrapping and delivery of the vessel are required.

5. Delivery shall be completed within 30 calendar days following contract award.

ELIGIBILITY

NAICS Code: 336612 – Boat Building Services Applicable to this requirement, with a Small Business Size Standard of 1000 number of employees.

Product Service Code (PSC): 1940 – Small Craft Covers powered and unpowered small vessels used for support, reconnaissance, rescue, and similar functions.

Responses required to the following questions

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten (10) 8.5 X 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 12 point) demonstrating ability to provide the products/systems listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format.

a. Provide the following Point of Contact information:

b. Company:

c. Cage Code, DUNS Number:

d. Address:

e. Point of Contact:

f. Phone Number:

g. Email Address:

2. Business Size Classification. Please specify your company’s business size status in accordance with NAICS Code 336612 – Boat Building Services. The Small Business Size Standard for this classification is defined as having no more than 1,000 employees. For further information on eligibility and size standards, please refer to the official U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) guidelines.

a. Large Business Concern

b. Small Business (SB) Concern

c. 8(a) Certified

d. Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

e. Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

f. Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)

g. Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

h. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

3. Has your Company provided any of the above services to the Army or other Government Agencies in the past? If so, provide the Agency Contract Number, Point of Contact (POC), e-mail address, phone number, and dollar value of the Contract.

4. Please describe your company’s relevant experience in boat building, including any past projects, technical capabilities, and industry certifications.

If this requirement is determined to be competitive, the Government will assess responses from small businesses and conduct additional market research to establish an appropriate subcontracting goal. Respondents must clearly indicate their business size status (small or large) and identify any small business designations such as SBA HUBZone or other ownership categories. Submitted references will be utilized to validate prior experience with Government or commercial contracts.

Submission Instructions

Responses to Sources Sought Notice PANAPG-25-P-0000-016280, including any capability statements, must be submitted electronically in Portable Document Format (PDF) via email to the following contacts:

Contracting Officer: Donna Poteat — donna.n.poteat.civ@mail.mil Contract Specialist: Scott Nunley — scott.e.nunley.civ@army.mil

Deadline: Submissions must be received no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 22 August 2025.

Please reference PANAPG-25-P-0000-016280 in the subject line of your email and on all enclosed documents. Email inquiries only. Phone inquiries will not be accepted. Do not include classified material in your response. Submitted information and materials will not be returned.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought notice that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.