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U.S Department of State (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Statement of Work (SOW) New Interceptor Boats for the Ecuadorian Coast Guard (COGUAR)

Date: December 16, 2024 PR number:

1. BACKGROUND

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) leads the U.S. Department of State’s (DOS) anticrime and counter-narcotics efforts. INL’s mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States, its citizens, and partner nations by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. INL supports our partner nations’ efforts to stabilize and strengthen their security institutions to build a global security capacity for combating drug trafficking and other transnational crimes such as money laundering and criminal gangs.

The Ecuadorian Navy provides defense and security in all jurisdictional maritime spaces; develop maritime control capabilities; and contribute to the defense of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security. The Ecuadorian Coast Guard (COGUAR) falls under the Navy. Its mission is to control maritime activities in Ecuador and is considered maritime police.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

INL Quito Ecuador has determined the need to provide four (4) new and modern interceptor boats for the COGUAR as an essential upgrade to the Ecuadorian Navy’s capacity to exercise its core missions.

The four (4) new interceptor boats should be similar or exceed the technical specifications of the Polyester Reinforced Fiber Glass maritime patrol and interdiction boats – Brand Name Eduardoño. Two (2) Military Patrol Boats 320 (ref. E32B-MIL) and two (2) Military Patrol Boats 380 (ref. E38B-MIL). Refer to APPENDIX A for detailed information and minimum technical specifications of each boat.

All materials, equipment, and accessories part of each boat shall be new, unopened, and must meet or exceed the specifications detailed.

Refurbished, used, or recycled materials, boats, equipment, or accessories are not acceptable.

3. DELIVERY

The vendor is responsible for the technical packing and safeguarding of each boat for delivery, including all items listed in APPENDIX A as well as all the technical and operator’s manuals, checklists to properly operate the boats.

The vendor is required to deliver the boats, equipment, and accessories in full operational condition and at the delivery place specified in this SOW.

The technical packing of each boat must include but is not limited to the following:

· Disconnect batteries from the electrical system.

· Secure loose gear to prevent shifting during shipment.

· Secure the boat to a trailer.

· Secure equipment such engines, lights, etc. as necessary to prevent movement during shipment.

· Remove flammable liquids if required to comply with transportation requirements.

· Lower radome and antennas in the stowed position.

· Ensure no more than 10 gallons of fuel remains in the tanks.

· Place boat cabin keys in a secure protected compartment.

· Use protective shrink wrap to cover the boat down to collar and outboard engines.

The vendor shall ensure that all items are prepared for safe shipment and include all necessary export approvals, required material data safety sheet, licenses, and customs paperwork.

The vendor shall notify the INL designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR) no later than 30 calendar days before the boats are ready for delivery so INL can coordinate inspections and acceptance.

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical assembling and put into operation of each power boat and onboard equipment is responsibility of the vendor.

The vendor shall cover all expenses of its technical personnel/staff, traveling to the delivery location where they will perform all necessary work to complete unpacking, OEM technical assembling, and putting into operation each boat. The contractor shall provide all necessary tools, devices or machines needed for its technical personnel to perform OEM technical assembling of each boat. The vendor is also responsible to provide all qualified personnel required to lower the boats into the water and ensure the boats are fully operational.

3.1 Delivery Date

Vendor must deliver the four (4) boats no later than twelve (12) months after purchase order is awarded. Please refer to Section 4 of this SOW for further details.

3.2 Delivery location

Base del Comando de Guardacostas (COGUAR) Av. 25 de Julio – Vía Puerto Marítimo Guayaquil, Ecuador.

3.3 Shipping Instructions

The boats being acquired will be delivered to the ultimate destination: Guayaquil, Ecuador. (INCOTERM DDP -Delivered Duty Paid- final destination Guayaquil-Ecuador)

Point of Contacts TBD

4. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

· When submitting its proposal, the vendor must provide color photographs, depicting the items described in the chart in APPENDIX A of this solicitation.

· Delivery: Customs and delivery can only be coordinated through the points of contact (POC) designated by INL in Section 3.3. The Vendor will be responsible for any storage costs that might be incurred before delivery. No item shall be delivered to any site until INL Ecuador sends a written authorization to the Vendor and provides the necessary information for this process. Vendor must ensure all items are prepared for safe transportation once confirmation is received and will be responsible of unloading the equipment at the delivery address.

· Equipment: Vendor shall provide transport, deliver, unload, inventory and assemble of all equipment at the location stated in Section 2 of this document.

· The Vendor must provide a detailed bill of materials to be verified and ratified by INL Ecuador Logistics Team at least 5 calendar days before transporting any item. The list shall include Item Description, Name of Manufacturer, Model Number, Delivered Quantity, and Unit Price.

· Installation and assembly: During the delivery day, once the items are unloaded, the Vendor must use all the items to assemble the vessel as specified in Appendix A.

· After completing all assemblies, the Vendor must make sure to locate the vessel in the water (in the place indicated by the U.S. Government representatives) and carry out necessary tests jointly with Navy and COGUAR officials to ensure the work is satisfactory. COGUAR will be required to provide a written satisfaction report to INL to process final payment to the Vendor.

· Quality control: If end user or INL Ecuador officials finds an incomplete of defective material/item/equipment, they should immediately refrain from receiving it and notify the Contractor. If the Contractor fails to meet the performance standard, the U.S. Government reserves the right to act, including a deduction from any invoice.

· Warranty: A one to three years warranty must be provided and begin upon delivery and after acceptance of all the items at the end user’s location. The warranty must be identical to that provided by the original manufacturer and must be fully valid througout Ecuador. The vendor shall provide a warranty of five years for hull and structure. One year warranty for accessories. Two-year warranty for navigation and communication Raymarine elements and six month warranty for outboard Yamaha engines.

5. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

5.1 Interim Factory Inspection

Once the boats construction has been completed, designated INL COR will perform an interim inspection at the factory prior shipment. The intent of this inspection is to identify any defects or problems at the factory and allow the vendor to address and correct any defects or problems prior shipping to delivery location in Ecuador.

5.2 Final Testing and Acceptance

Testing of each boat will be conducted at the delivery location (Guayaquil, Ecuador) following guidelines and standards of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).

The vendor shall provide a Sea Trials checklist to the designated INL COR no later than 30 calendar days before delivery of the boats. The COR together with the Ecuadorian Navy will evaluate and validate the checklist prior testing of each boat.

Vendor qualified representatives shall conduct the Sea Trials in the presence of Ecuadorian Coast Guard technical representatives, INL designated COR, and INL technical representatives. Sea Trials and testing will serve to ensure all requirements of this SOW are met. The COGUAR will provide the necessary fuel to complete the testing of each boat.

Only after all operational testing is completed for each boat and the results are in accordance with the requirements of this SOW, the designated INL COR will accept the boats for the United States Government (USG). The USG will pay the vendor only after acceptance by the designated INL COR.

6. TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a Fixed Firm Price contract.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

Seven months after contract award.

8. NONPAYMENT FOR UNAUTHORIZED WORK

No payments will be made for any unauthorized supplies or services or for any unauthorized changes to the work specified herein. This includes any services performed by the vendor of its own volition or at the request of an individual other than a duly appointed Contracting Officer (CO). Only the duly appointed CO is authorized to change the specifications, terms, and/or conditions of this contract.

PREPARED BY:

Juan Manuel Bayona Guerrero Maritime Interdiction Advisor

REVIEWED BY:

Jose M. Zuniga Maritime Interdiction Program Manager

END OF SOW

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