11 meter (M) Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs)

REQUIREMENT: 
This is a Sole Source Synopsis announcement inclusive of Brand Name Commercial Items. A written solicitation will not be issued. The estimated period of performance for the contract will be 5-years. North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this acquisition is 336612, Boat Building. Small Business Size Standard for this acquisition is 1,000 Employees. Product Service Code (PSC) applicable to this acquisition is 1940 – Small Craft. 

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) five (5) year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract (IDIQ) to United States Marine, Incorporated (USMI) of Gulfport, MS for the construction of up to thirty-five (35) 11 meter (m) Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). NSW requires RIBs capable of being dropped from a C-130 aircraft while in flight. This is a unique and critical requirement for the NSW community, which enables unique mission capabilities throughout the world. The Foreign Militaries and United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires these boats immediately to support their critical specialized mission. Currently, USMI is the only source of RIBs that has completed the three-step certification process to be dropped out of a C-130 plane:

1. Air Transport Test Loading Agency (ATTLA), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base: Evaluates all loads to be airlifted, either for transport or aerial delivery. Key parameters are weight, envelope, center of gravity, restraint system, and air worthiness. Primary focus is the safety of the airframe. (DESIGNING FOR INTERNAL AERIAL DELIVERY IN FIXED WING AIRCRAFT MIL-STD-1791 (USAF) & Loading Environment and Related Requirements for Platform Rigged Airdrop Materiel MIL-HDBK-669 (ARMY))

2. Natick Soldier Systems Center (SSC) Aerial Delivery Engineering Support Team (ADEST), Natick, MA: Evaluates all loads for airdrop survivability, system operation, and personnel safety. Requires a simulated drop of the load from a height of 12.7 feet for survivability, proposed airdrop rigging plan, concept of operation, and three (3) certifying drops with the system and the load. (REQUIREMENTS FOR TIEDOWN, SUSPENSION AND EXTRACTION PROVISIONS ON MILITARY MATERIEL FOR AIRDROP MIL-STD-814D (DOD))

3. Air Mobility Command (AMC): Provides final approval or disapproval of PTP and provides aircraft and crew for testing of the system.

In addition, the supporting Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System (MCADS) platform that supports the boat during airdrops is uniquely designed for USMI's RIB. There are no other RIBs available on the market that meet MCADS design requirements and are certified to drop out of the back of a C-130 plane. 

Up to twelve (12) boats of the total thirty-five (35) boats may be procured for the USCG with brand name specific commercial components. The requirements for USCG vessels specifies the following Brand Name commercial items:

-    Raymarine Radome 4kW 24” HD, E92143 (Brand Name), Navigation Radar, quantity one (1) per boat
-    Raymarine SS164 0 Degree, A80451 (Brand Name), Transducer (CP370, 0 Degree Element Tilt), quantity one (1) per boat
-    Raymarine RS150, E70310 (Brand Name), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Receiver, quantity one (1) per boat
-    Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 RVX, E70372 (Brand Name), Multi-Functional Display, quantity two (2) per boat
-    Raymarine i70S, E70327-S2 (Brand Name), Remote Information Display, quantity one (1) per boat
-    Raymarine EV-1, E70096 (Brand Name), Heading Sensor, quantity one (1) per boat
-    Raymarine AIS5000, E70529 (Brand Name), Transponder Bundle (Transponder, GPS antenna, Power/Control/RF Coax cables, Mounting Bracket, Junction Box, and Manual), quantity one (1) per boat
-    Raymarine MD70-RAY, A80590 (Brand Name), VHF Antenna, quantity one (1) per boat

The below paragraphs describe the applicable justifications for each component or system and additional references, system descriptions, and boat interfaces:

1. Navigation System: A, B, C It has established logistics and is common with the current in service United States Coast Guard small boats 

2. Automatic Identification System (AIS): A, B, C AIS interface with the Navigation Display and are critical components. It has established logistics and is common with the current in service United States Coast Guard small boats

A.    Major attributes of form, fit, function, interface, weight, and/or material to achieve a specific performance of the system within which it is used, and the boat as a whole. The following descriptions may apply:
1.    The item requires a form and fit in the boat’s design for installation, operation, or maintenance. 
2.    The item’s weight is of critical importance to the boat’s design. 
3.    The connection fittings required to incorporate the item into a system are necessary to incorporate or interface the specified item with the boat’s design.
4.    Input power, capacity, and other operating requirements for the item have been selected based on requirements of the boat’s design. 
5.    Output power, capacity, and other performance parameters of the item have been selected based on requirements of the boat’s design.
6.    The selected item is known to have low or no Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/ Radio-Frequency Interference (RFI) with tactical communications equipment. There is no standard to which electronics can perform to that guarantees low or no EMI/RFI with the embarked tactical communications equipment. Compliance can only be determined through lab testing or on-boat installation testing

B.    The specified item is one with established logistic support. Logistic support includes, as applicable: maintenance planning and analysis; training and training support, including training equipment, curricula, and instruction materials; supply support; support equipment such as special tools and test equipment; technical documentation including technical manuals, Product Technical Description (PTD), Planned Maintenance System (PMS), Technical Repair Standards (TRS), and software documentation; computer resource support; facilities for maintenance and training; unique packaging, handling, storage, and transportation requirements; and human engineering considerations. 

C.    The specified item has undergone testing for qualification/validation at the expense of the Government.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
The intent of this notice is not to solicit competitive offers for the 11m RIB. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement of a similar 11m RIB that can meet the key requirements identified above to the Contracting Officer for consideration. Vendors interested in providing a capability statement for the 11m RIB or information regarding alternative items to the brand name and brand name “or equal” items for N00024-21-R- 2220 shall provide a response as follows:

Format:
•    Microsoft Word® or Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF)
•    Length – No more than two (2) pages, excluding the cover page.
•    Each side of a double- sided page counts when printed.
Content:
•    Responses shall be UNCLASSIFIED and shall include the following information:
1.    Cover Page. The cover page should include the notice number, and company profile to include, at a minimum, the following:
a.    Company Name
b.    Address
c.    Point of Contact
d.    CAGE Code
e.    DUNS Number
f.    Phone Number and E-mail Address
g.    Web Page URL
h.    North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes
i.    Small Business (Y/N):
j.    Woman Owned Small Business (Y/N):
k.    Small Disadvantaged Business (Y/N):
l.    8(a) Certified (Y/N):
m.    HUBZONE Certified (Y/N):
n.    Veteran Owned Small Business (Y/N):
o.    Service Disabled Small Business (Y/N):
p.    Central Contractor Registration (Y/N):
q.    Company Ownership (U.S.), (Y/N):
2.    Name of the Brand Name Item, the “or equal” Make/Model number, and a written justification for how the alternate equipment meets “or equal” criteria to the Brand Name Item.
Responses are due to the contracting officer at:
Aaron.wasserman@navy.mil, contract specialist derek.shirley@navy.mil and Assistant Program Manager – PEO Ships/PMS 325F Kelly.rowe@navy.mil no later than 12pm EDT on 26 February 2021. Include N00024-21-R-2220 in the subject line of your email. 

NOTES: 
•    Do not send hardcopies (including facsimiles), as only electronic submissions will be accepted and reviewed. 
•    Do not attach ZIP files or lock or encrypt the file you submit, or attach password- protected files. 
•    The Government will scan all files submitted and if a virus is detected, it may be grounds for rejection of the response. 
•    Cost data is not required in the response to this RFI. 

Questions and requests for clarifications on this notice must be sent via email to : Aaron Wasserman, Contracting Officer– NAVSEA 02 (aaron.wasserman@navy.mil), Derek Shirley, Contracting Specialist – NAVSEA 02 (derek.shirley@navy.mil) or Kelly Rowe, Assistant Program Manager – PEO Ships/PMS 325F (Kelly.rowe@navy.mil) no later than 26 February 2021. 

When submitting questions, include N00024-21-R-2220 in the subject line of your email: The Government may post questions and answers to the Federal Business Opportunities website at https://www.fbo.gov/. 

The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice or pay for the information. This notice is solely for market research, informational and planning purposes. This is not a Request for Quotation or a Request for Proposal, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these items. Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government arises as a result of submitting responses to this notice or the Government’s use of submitted information. Any information that the vendor considers proprietary or confidential business information should be clearly marked as such. Responses to this notice that indicate information therein is proprietary or represents confidential business information will be received and held in confidence for use by U.S. Government. The information provided in this notice is subject to change. The Government is under no obligation to revise any aspect of this notice should any information herein change. The Government will provide any additional information and issue any additional requests for information at its sole discretion.
 

This is a Sole Source Synopsis announcement. A written solicitation will not be issued. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) five (5) year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract (IDIQ) to United States Marine, Incorporated (USMI) of Gulfport, MS for the construction of up to thirty-five (35) 11 meter (m) Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). NSW requires RIBs capable of being dropped from a C-130 aircraft while in flight. This is a unique and critical requirement for the NSW community, which enables unique mission capabilities throughout the world. The Foreign Militaries and United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires these boats immediately to support their critical specialized mission. Currently, USMI is the only source of RIBs that has completed the three-step certification process to be dropped out of a C-130 plane:

1. Air Transport Test Loading Agency (ATTLA), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base: Evaluates all loads to be airlifted, either for transport or aerial delivery. Key parameters are weight, envelope, center of gravity, restraint system, and air worthiness. Primary focus is the safety of the airframe. (DESIGNING FOR INTERNAL AERIAL DELIVERY IN FIXED WING AIRCRAFT MIL-STD-1791 (USAF) & Loading Environment and Related Requirements for Platform Rigged Airdrop Materiel MIL-HDBK-669 (ARMY))

2. Natick Soldier Systems Center (SSC) Aerial Delivery Engineering Support Team (ADEST), Natick, MA: Evaluates all loads for airdrop survivability, system operation, and personnel safety. Requires a simulated drop of the load from a height of 12.7 feet for survivability, proposed airdrop rigging plan, concept of operation, and three (3) certifying drops with the system and the load. (REQUIREMENTS FOR TIEDOWN, SUSPENSION AND EXTRACTION PROVISIONS ON MILITARY MATERIEL FOR AIRDROP MIL-STD-814D (DOD))

3. Air Mobility Command (AMC): Provides final approval or disapproval of PTP and provides aircraft and crew for testing of the system.

In addition, the supporting Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System (MCADS) platform that supports the boat during airdrops is uniquely designed for USMI's RIB. There are no other RIBs available on the market that meet MCADS design requirements and are certified to drop out of the back of a C-130 plane.

The estimated period of performance for the contract will be 5-years. North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this acquisition is 336612, Boat Building. Small Business Size Standard for this acquisition is 1,000 Employees.

The intent of this notice is not to solicit competitive offers. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement of a similar 11m RIB that can meet the key requirements identified above to the Contracting Officer for consideration. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. Interested party's response to this Synopsis shall be limited to 3 pages and shall include the following information:

1. Party's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.

2. Party's capability to meet the key requirements based on a tested system.

3. Party's type of small business and Business Size (Whether HUB Zone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, 8(a)).

4. Party's Joint Venture information if applicable -existing and potential.

Interested parties shall respond to this Sole Source Synopsis no later than 09:00 AM (EST) 04 January 2021. Email your response to Aaron Wasserman, Contract Specialist, Email address aaron.wasserman@navy.mil. EMAIL IS THE ONLY ALLOWED METHOD WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS SYNOPSIS. Regular mail and fax are not available.