REQUEST_FOR_INFORMATION_-_RFI_Mid_Range_Outboard_Motors_20160413.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Naval Special Warfare Command - Naval Special Warfare Group Three (NSWG-3)

Mid-Range Outboard Motors: Minimum Specification

1.0 Description

1.1 Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) in support of maritime mobility capability, is seeking a mid-range (30 hp to 60 hp) internal combustion outboard motor (OBM) suitable for powering a 4.7 meter sized Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC).

1.2 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the

Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, NSWC is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept any unsolicited proposals. Respondees are advised that the

U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the vendor’s expense.

Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities

(FedBizOpps) website and/or in accordance with NSWC regulations and procedures. It is the responsibility of the vendor to monitor FedBizOpps for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

2.0 Requested Information – Specifications/Requirements

2.1 Minimum Technical Specifications:

2.1.1 Long-shaft design (shaft length of ~20 inches) with manual tilt and tiller steering.

2.1.2 Features grab handles or other means to facilitate hand carrying.

2.1.3 Optimized to operate on any of the following fuel types: motor gasoline (87 octane), aviation (JP) fuel, diesel fuel marine (DFM).

2.1.4 Weight not to exceed 170 lbs.

2.1.5 Capable of fitting through a circular hatch with an inside diameter of 25 inches. If a waterproof bag is required to meeting specification #8, the outboard motor inside the waterproof bag must be able to fit through the hatch.

2.1.6 Provide a manual starting mechanism, or non-manual starting mechanism with a manual override.

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2.1.7 Provides means for rapid de-watering after submersion without the need of tools or disassembly of engine components that can be dropped or lost during the de-watering process while mounted to the craft in surf or sea conditions.

2.1.8 Capable of starting (manually) and operating reliably within 15 minutes after submersion in a minimum depth of 66 feet of sea water (FSW) for at least 18 hours. A waterproof bag may be utilized to achieve this specification. The waterproof bag must be of robust enough construction to withstand handling and storage of the engine.

2.1.9 Operable in water temperatures of -1˚C to 30˚C and air temperatures of -23˚C to

50˚C.

2.1.10 Designed to enable troubleshooting and repair without the use of computers, diagnostic scanners, or other electronic devices.

2.1.11 Outboard motor and waterproof bag (if required to meet specification #8) is approved for Special Operations Forces (SOF) transport and stowage on submarines and deep submergence vehicles, in accordance with NAVSEAINST 9590.1A. If currently not approved, vendor shall provide written documentation demonstrating an understanding of the SOF carry-on approval process and risks associated with obtaining SOF carry-on approval for the outboard motor and waterproof bag (if required to meet specification

#8).

2.2 Minimum Logistics & Support Requirements:

2.2.1 Vendor has in stock and ready to ship two (2) engines, two (2) waterproof bags (if required) and parts and supplies necessary to support operator-level maintenance and repair over a 3 month period (no back-orders).

2.2.2 Vendor is capable of providing a concise, hands-on 2 to 3 hour operator-level training class on correct operation, maintenance and repair.

2.2.3 Vendor is capable of producing and delivering a minimum of 10 units per year, and is capable of producing and delivering the parts and equipment necessary to support 10 units over a year period.

2.3 Additional Information Requested:

2.3.1 Vendor shall provide test data, design information, and any other documentation necessary to substantiate the OBM(s) ability to meet the minimum specifications and requirements listed above. In addition, capability statements should include the following information; all information submitted shall be held in a confidential status.

2.3.2 A Rough Order of Magnitude Estimate (ROM) shall be included for all pricing:

2.3.2.1 Provide a ROM estimate for two (2) engines, two (2) waterproof bags (if required) and parts, supplies and tools required to support operator-level maintenance and repair over a 3 month period. Must include shipping costs to

96782 ZIP code. Loading dock is available. No tax included due to tax-exempt status.

2.3.2.2 Provide a ROM estimate for one (1) company representative to provide concise, hands-on 2 to 3 hour operator-level training class on correct operation, maintenance and repair to approximately 12 personnel. Course is to be delivered in Honolulu, HI.

2.3.3 Engine break-in procedures.

2.3.4 Engine fuel consumption in gallons per hour (gph) at idle, cruising rpm, and wide open throttle.

2.3.5 Peak noise output in decibels (dB) at idle, cruising rpm, and wide open throttle

(measured in air and if available, measured in water).

2.3.6 If a battery powered ignition and/or starting system is utilized, describe type, country of origin, availability, and hazards associated with the battery while in use, if submerged, or inverted, in use or storage.

2.3.7 Maintenance cycle requirements and estimated sustainment costs (materials) for 10 units per year for a minimum 3 year life cycle. Cost(s) shall be broken out into organizational (operator level), intermediate (shop level maintenance), and depot

(overhaul) costs per year, and for total life cycle (3 years).

3.0 Responses

3.1 Interested parties, U.S. or foreign, who consider themselves capable of manufacturing mid-range OBMs that meet the above criteria, are requested to respond to this RFI and provide a capability statement. Interested parties are encouraged to submit information for all OBMs in their product line that meet the specifications and requirements listed above.

3.2 All information is to be submitted no later than 04 May 2016, 1300 EST. Responses shall be limited to twenty (20) pages in length and submitted via e-mail (10 MB limit) only to Victor

Patrick Moss at victor.moss@navsoc.socom.mil. Proprietary information, if any, MUST BE

CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

3.3 Section 1 of the capability statement shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum:

3.3.1 Name, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.

3.3.2 Business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) based upon North American Industry Classification System

(NAICS) code 333618, Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing. “Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government mailto:victor.moss@navsoc.socom.mil contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13

CFR part 121. A small business concern for the purposes of this procurement will be expressed in number of employees. The maximum number of employees allowed for a concern and its affiliates to be considered small is 1,000. Respondees are cautioned, however, that this is a general description only. Additional standards and conditions apply. Please refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 19 for additional detailed information on Small Business Size Standards. The FAR is available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.

3.4 The number of pages in Section 1 of the capability statement shall not be included or counted as part of the 20-page limitation noted above.

4.0 Industry Discussions

4.1 NSWC representatives may or may not choose to meet with respondents. Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, especially any manufacturing concerns.

5.0 Questions

5.1 Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Contracting

Officer, Victor Patrick Moss at victor.moss@navsoc.socom.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 04 May 2016 will be answered.

6.0 Summary

6.1 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that are capable of manufacturing mid-range OBMs and meeting the criteria listed above. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and in no way binds the Government.

NSWC has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this

RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. As noted above, all submissions become

Government property and will not be returned.

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