Sources Sought Notice_Final.pdf

This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Quote and does not constitute a commitment by the

Government. The Government is currently conducting market research in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, to identify potential sources to fulfill the requirement and gather information on current capabilities of businesses within the market. All information submitted in response to the Sources Sought Notice is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the

Government. Proprietary information submitted should be marked appropriately. All submitted information shall remain with the U.S. Government and will not be returned.

In preparation for an upcoming procurement, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

(NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division, Norfolk, VA on behalf of the National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey (OCS), Navigation Services Division (NSD), is conducting market research to determine potential sources for purchasing one rigid hull landing craft style workboat with an enclosed cabin and trailer for transportation. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 336612, Boat Building. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is

1,000 employees.

The Government is seeking firms capable of providing one rigid hull landing craft style workboat with an enclosed cabin and trailer for transportation. The vessel will be used in near shore and coastwise operations deploying, recovering, and tending uncrewed systems. Firms must provide a response that demonstrates that they are capable of providing a workboat and trailer that has the following approximate characteristics:

A. Standards Vessel built to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Small Craft

Standards

B. Length ~ 28 feet (ft.) bow to transom

C. Beam ~ 10 ft., not-to-exceed (NTE) 10 ft. 10 inches (in.)

D. Vessel Weight NTE 12,000 pounds (lbs.) in fully loaded condition

E. Vessel Height NTE 12 ft. 6 in. on the trailer

F. Design Categories Vessel rated for Design Category C (non-lifting operations) and able to pass stability in conditions meeting Design Category D (deploying and recovering loads of up to 750 lbs. over the side); documented buoyancy and stability calculations

G. Engine Low-emission 4-stroke engines, gasoline propulsion with stainless steel propeller(s)

H. Endurance Six (6) hours at 22 knots and an additional 14 hours at seven (7) knots without refueling

I. Cabin Fully enclosed with minimum 48 sq. ft. of usable space

J. Towing Towing bollard on center line; ability to tow uncrewed surface vessels weighing up to approximately 3,500 lbs.

K. Winch Removable drop-in swivel davit with hand crank winch and fairlead

750 lbs. minimum safe working load

L. Materials & Equipment Marine-grade; meet appropriate Federal and industry standards for material, application, and installation

M. Electrical Three (3) potential inputs for alternating current (AC) power: shore power, inverter power, and an option to use a portable generator

N. Trailer Aluminum I Beam construction, properly-rated capacity to accommodate the completed boat size and weight, including fully rated load plus 15% safety margin; suitable for saltwater use, stainless steel, or other corrosion resistant material.

Standard brochures will not be considered a sufficient response to this notice. Submitted responses shall include the following:

1. Company name and address

2. System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identification Number

3. Type of business (e.g. large, small, 8(a), veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, and/or economically disadvantaged women-owned small business) as validated via the System for Award Management (SAM) including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced in this Sources Sought Notice.

4. Company point of contact – name, phone, and email address

5. Clear explanation of capability to provide workboat and trailer that meets the specifications contained in this notice.

It is recommended that responses to this Sources Sought Notice not exceed ten (10) pages. Please submit responses via email to Kirstin Bryant at Kirstin.Bryant@noaa.gov with a copy to Nicole Lawson at

Nicole.Lawson@noaa.gov by 11:00am Eastern Time (ET) on April 28, 2023.

mailto:Kirstin.Bryant@noaa.gov mailto:Nicole.Lawson@noaa.gov