REQUEST_FOR_INFORMATION_-_RFI_PWC_20160616.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Naval Special Warfare Command -

Procurement, Modification, and Delivery of Personal Watercraft (PWC): Minimum Qualifications, Services, and Capabilities

1.0 Description

1.1 Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) in support of maritime mobility capability, requires PWC that can withstand the demands of military operations. Special Operations Force (SOF) PWC are routinely operated in extremely harsh and austere environments, and as such require significant modifications in order to meet these demands. Government personnel have already developed a specific modification package that when applied to PWC satisfy SOF performance requirements. NSWC seeks to identify capable contractors able to procure required materials, perform modifications, and deliver SOF PWCs.

1.2 In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c)(2), the Government requires Yamaha FX series PWC or industry equivalent having the characteristics, specifications, and requirements identified.

Offerors may propose substitutions only to the extent that they demonstrate how the proposed substitution items satisfy the Government’s salient physical characteristics and performance capabilities requirements. Offerors may also propose substitutions for specifically identified spare parts and materials. However, offerors shall demonstrate how any such proposed substitutions meet defined requirements and satisfy the Government’s compatibility, interoperability, and configuration requirements.

1.3 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 –Information Supporting Contractor Qualifications and Capabilities

2.1 Required Contractor Qualifications, Services, and Capabilities (Threshold):

2.1.1 Perform boat alterations in accordance with the Statement of Work, Drawings, Bill of Materials, and Technical Instructions.

2.1.2 Management and scheduling of modifications to be performed on multiple PWC.

2.1.2 Maintain and/or develop new Quality Assurance (QA) processes, procedures, and documentation.

2.1.3 Proficiency conducting underway builder’s trials.

2.1.4 Proficiency conducting system verification testing.

2.1.5 Ability to support Government Acceptance Trials.

2.1.6 Ability to accomplish shipments of craft and equipment. (CONUS,OCONUS)

2.1.7 Ability to store all PWC inside during production, testing, and before final shipping.

2.1.8 Provide facilities as required in order to conduct the majority of required work within

100 miles of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Fort Story.

2.1.9 Ability to provide climate conditioned work spaces for some modifications.

2.1.10 Contractor Services Requirements:

2.1.10.1 Perform De-rigging and outfitting.

2.1.10.2 Perform Hull, mechanical, and electrical system modifications.

2.1.10.3 Provide Fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) services to include: structural and cosmetic repairs, shape modification, and fairing.

2.1.10.4 Perform Machining and forming of metals. (Aluminum, Stainless Steel)

2.1.10.5 Perform Structural bonding with high performance adhesives. (composite to composite, composite to metal)

2.1.10.6 Perform Marine painting.

2.1.10.7 Perform Marine upholstery.

2.1.10.8 Perform Installation of inflatables. (Collars, Sponsons)

2.1.10.9 Perform Trailer setup and adjustment.

2.2 Additional Contractor Qualifications, Services, and Capabilities (Objective):

2.2.1 Expertise in working with Yamaha PWC or industry equivalent to include modifications, repairs, and troubleshooting.

2.2.2 Expertise in fabrication, quality assurance, and repair of high performance composites. (Vacuum Infusion, Resin film infusion, or Pre-preg processing)

2.2.3 Ability to secure partnerships or subcontracts in order to procure unique materials or services as required.

2.3 Additional Information Requested:

2.3.1 Contractor shall provide any documentation necessary to substantiate the Contractor’s ability to meet the minimum specifications and requirements listed above. In addition, capability statements should include the following information below; all information submitted shall be held in a confidential status.

2.3.1.1 Details or descriptions of relevant previous projects.

2.3.1.2 Information relating to warranty coverages or limitations offered by Contractor.

2.3.1.3 Information about facilities, locations, and relevant equipment available.

2.0 Responses

3.1 Interested parties, U.S. or foreign, who consider themselves qualified and capable of performing modifications to PWC and meet the above criteria, are requested to respond to this RFI and provide a capability statement. Interested parties are encouraged to submit any supportive information to the Capability requirements listed above. All interested parties MUST provide their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, and DUNS assigned in order to identify the applicable parties’ business entity.

3.2 All information is to be submitted no later than 27 June 2016, 1300 EST. Responses shall be limited to ten (10) 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 336999, All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing – Personal watercraft 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 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 10-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 21 June 2016 will be answered.

6.0 Summary

6.1 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify capable contractors to procure required materials, perform modifications, and deliver SOF PWCs. 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.