Sources-Sought-SHOXS Seats.pdf

Version – February 2017

SOURCES SOUGHT

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

FOR

SHOXS Seats

INTRODUCTION

The 410th Contracting Support Brigade/Regional Contracting Office - Miami is issuing this source sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in selling replacement for twenty (20) SHOXS Seats for 29’ Metal Shark vessels. The intention is to procure these items on a competitive basis.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. Multiple awards may be made. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions.

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT

CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A

COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT

OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A

CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE

AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO

THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT), part of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI), provide technical maintenance oversight to the Caribbean Area of Operation (AOR). The Partner Nations (PN): Jamaica, Dominica, Barbados are currently in need of replacement seats for their 29’ Metal Shark vessels. The vessels were originally shipped with SHOXS seats that have since worn out due to the increased operational tempo of the PN’s in the past 3 years. CBSI-TAFT is needs to procure twenty (20) new seats for the PN’s which currently has vessels assigned to outstations throughout their countries. These vessels operate in level 3 to level 5 sea states and varying river conditions. The PN’s conducts extensive maritime operations enforcing countries maritime laws, with special emphasis on illicit drug trafficking. Other law enforcement duties include enforcement of immigration, customs, fisheries, and wildlife protection laws and on-scene coordinator for maritime search and rescue. The new seats will enable the PN’s personnel to increase operational hours and increase crew safety during adverse sea conditions.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

The contractor shall provide:

a) New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured.

b) Brand Name: SHOXS ONLY; Aftermarket is not acceptable.

c) Dimensions: Approx: H (Adjustable) 30.5in to 33.5in/ W 22.6 in / D 22.5 in Weight: Approx: 83lbs Color: Hard Anodized Black Upholstery: Waterproof Marine Vinyl, UV Stable and Mold Resistant Warranty: 2 years 1x 140634 2000 - Standard Armrest 1x 140645 2000 - Standard Armrest 1x 130093- Chart Pocket 1x 140502 2000/3200 – Cup Holder (L) 1x 140635 3in Height Adjustment & 5.25in Fore/Aft 1x 140641 2000 - Lapbelt - USE WITH Standard Isolator 1x 140642 Standard Isolator 1x 140643 Toe Guard

SHOXS is the ONLY BRAND that will fit the original layout, other similar brands/products will require drilling and cutting for installation, and this can compromise the vessel and void the vessel warranty.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 336360. With a Small Business Size of Standard of 1500.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested parties are requested to submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than three pages in length, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating ability to provide the items listed above, in accordance with specification attached. No phone or email solicitation with regards to the status of the RFQ will be accepted prior to its release.

Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Cristina Tellechea, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email cristina.a.tellechea.civ@mail.mil no later than 09:00 am EST on 27 June 2022 and reference this synopsis number in subject line of e-mail and on all enclosed documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the required items, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, CAGE Code, address, primary points of contact (POCs), and their email address, FAX, Web site address, telephone number, and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the requirements of this notice, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational, staff, and delivery capability.

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