B08 - Combined Synopsis- Solicitation PANAPG-25-P-0000 001092 20 Nov 2024.docx

SUBJECT: Law Enforcement Vessel

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is PANAPG-25-P-0000-001092, and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

Description: The Army Contracting Center-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) has requested one Enforcement maritime patrol watercraft, which is a commercial rigid inflatable boat with specialized components and is 25' and 26' in length. The maximum vessel capacity is 14-16 passengers. It is required to deliver shrink wrap.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated North American Industrial Classification System code (NAICS) code is 336612. This requirement is set-aside for small business.

The Product Service Code (PSC) is 1940.

The list of "standard equipment" for law enforcement vessels must include the following:

a. Heavy Duty Fiberglass Hull (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

b. Aluminum Keel Guard

c. Non-slip Surface Molded into the Deck

d. Cloud Grey Gelcoat

e. SS Bow/Stern Eyes

f. Under-Deck Fuel Tank

g. Stainless High Flow Scupper

h. Sealed Deck

i. 1670DTX Military Grade Tubes (w/5 year warranty)

j. Removable Tube Design

k. Inflation and Pressure Release Valves

l. Non-Slip Rubber Applied to Tubes

m. Lifelines, Engine Crash Rail

n. Stainless Steel Bow Samson Post

o. Tube Mounted Telescopic Swim Ladder

p. Life Cell Safety Box and Insert

q. Spine Board

r. LED Navigation Lights (USCG)

s. Fire Extinguisher

t. Telescopic Boat Hook

u. Automatic Bilge Pump

v. Tube Repair Kits

w. Racor Fuel/Water Separators

x. Stainless Steel Props

y. Simrad Digital Engine Display

z. Analog Fuel Guage

aa. Twin 150hp Mercury Engines

bb. nROADS, Dome Light with Siren and Amplifier

cc. Strobe and Takedown Lights

dd. “POLICE” Lettering Painted on T-Top

ee. Read Arch for LE System

ff. Simrad GPS 12” display

gg. Simrad Transducer

hh. Simrad RS205 VHF Radio

ii. Simrad Radar

jj. Fiberglass Console and Bolster

kk. Hydraulic Steering

ll. Built-in Storage and Safety Equipment

mm. (2) Pop-up Cleats

nn. 3-Bank Battery Charger with batteries included

oo. 12V Outlet

pp. USB Outlet

qq. Aft Storage Locker

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

ss. Bow Locker

tt. Heavy Duty Aluminum RAPTOR Coated T-Top Full Impact Glass Windshield

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

vv. Minimum 130G fuel tank (GASOLINE)

Quotations are due within seven (7) business days of this notification, no later than close of business at 1600 (EST) on 28 November 2024. Small Business set-aside.

Product Descriptions. This requirement is for the purchase

Date Qty (ea.)

Base Period Contract (FY25)

Respondent Instructions – Reponses shall clearly indicate the following:

· All quotes should indicate the part numbers and product description specified under the above Product Description, with itemized pricing for each part number/product description specified and all associated costs, such as taxes and shipping. Any deviations from the Part Numbers/Product Descriptions, Manufacturer (MFG) Part numbers and serial numbers specified shall be explained in the Offeror’s response.

· The subject line shall include the RFP number: PANAPG-25-P-0000-001092.

· The offeror shall include a 5-year hull warranty, 3-year motor warranty and 2-year trailer warranty in its quote.

· A dedicated Point of Contact(s) is required. This shall include the POCs telephone number and email address.

· Please provide NAICS Code to determine business size.

· Contractor CAGE Code, DUNS Number and business type / size.

· Published Commercial Price, if applicable.

· Quotes shall separately identify any applicable costs associated with meeting the delivery instructions.

· Provide confirmation and understanding of required clauses (listed below) the Government will incorporate within the award documentation.

· Shall be authorized to sell this product to the U.S. Government, specifically the U.S. Army.

Evaluation Factors for Award. The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows:

The Government will evaluate offers based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. The offeror's price will be evaluated to determine the lowest price that meets the minimum technical requirements outlined in the description. The contract will be awarded to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. The award will be made based on the lowest evaluated price of quotations meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors, which are the technical requirements in accordance with the Specifications/Requirements. The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotation. The following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered. All terms and conditions of solicitation will apply to this procurement.

Upon receipt of the quotes a technical evaluation will be conducted to ensure the proposed products are acceptable to support the acquisition. Technical acceptability shall be defined as an offeror that meets the Government's product requirements, delivery requirements, and any other requirement identified in the solicitation.

The Quotes will be rated as either “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable” as defined below:

· Furthermore, the Governments evaluation will consider the fair and reasonableness of the proposed prices to successfully meet all requirements of this RFQ. The proposed price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b). The analytical techniques and procedures described in FAR 15.404-1 may be used singly or in combination with others, as determined by the Contracting Officer, to ensure that the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

· The Contractor shall provide other than certified cost or pricing data IAW FAR 15.403-3, Requiring data other than certified cost or pricing data. The Contracting Officer will determine whether the proposed price is fair and reasonable based upon the results of the above-mentioned evaluations.

· If multiple quotes are received from authorized distributors the basis of award will be lowest price technically acceptable. Only those offerors who have received an “acceptable” rating IAW the definition above will be considered for award.

· In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), comparative evaluation procedures will be utilized. Comparative evaluation is the comparison of all offers received in response to this solicitation against each other. An item-by-item comparison of each offer to one another will be performed to determine which offer provides the most benefit to the Government. Award will be made to the offer that is most advantageous to the Government. The Government will evaluate the price of each offer to determine the lowest price that meets the technical requirements. The contract will be awarded to the offeror that submits the lowest price that meets the technical requirements. The Government may award to the lowest priced offeror that meets the Government’s minimum requirements; however, the Government reserves the right to award to a higher priced offeror exceedingly the minimum requirements if it is most advantageous to the Government. In order to be considered for award, an offer must meet the Government’s minimum technical requirement contained in this solicitation. The Government will evaluate the price of each offer to determine the lowest price that meets the technical requirements. The price will be evaluated based on the total price of the product, including all applicable taxes, fees, and shipping costs. The Government will evaluate offers based on the following criteria:

Technical Acceptability (Acceptable/ Unacceptable/) Price (Lowest Price that meets the technical requirements)

Special Contract Requirements:

This document is not a purchase order, a contract, or a promise to issue an award. The Government will not pay for any submitted information or the cost to submit these items.

The evaluation will be based upon the base year and options. The offeror must also be responsive, and responsible (as defined at FAR Subpart 9.1).

The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. Government reserves the right to award on all or none basis The Government is not obligated to make an award for all, or any portion of the items described.

The Government will not pay for any submitted information or the cost to submit these items.

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) resulting from this RFQ on an all or none basis that meets all the terms and conditions of the RFQ. Quotation shall be valid for 30 days from the required submission date.

Please respond to this solicitation by submitting your Quotes to the point of contact listed above. All responses must be received by the response date and time listed above.

Please submit your response/quote no later than 1600 EST 28 November 2024 via email to the following email addresses: Purchase Agent; Sara Nowell; sara.j.nowell.civ@army.mil, Contracting Officer Donna Poteat; donna.n.poteat.civ@army.mil, Delivery Instructions: Offers shall note the lead time or approximate delivery date for items offered. The items will be delivered with inspection and acceptance at destination:

Place of Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010.

The following will be incorporated into the award document for this requirement to include applicable commercial clauses:

Provision / Contract Clauses:

FAR/DFARS Description

52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES

52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA AND OTHER DISABLED VETERANS

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

52.204–27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION—

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

(TO BE COMPLETED AT AWARD)

252.227-7015 TECHNICAL DATA–COMMERCIAL ITEMS

252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM

252.225-7048 EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS

252.243-7001 PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS

252.243-7002 REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT

252.225-7007 PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ITEMS FROM COMMUNIST CHINESE DEC/2018 MILITARY COMPANIES

The following provisions shall be incorporated by full text or reference:

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The following provisions are applicable to this RFQ:

The provision at 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

The provision at 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions incorporated by Reference.

The provision at 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

The provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Or Services—Representation.

The provision at 252.204-7017, Prohibition on The Acquisition Of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Or Services—Representation.

All provisions and clauses can be viewed in their entirety at https://www.acquisition.gov/