65' Dive Support Boat

65 Ft Dive Support Boat
Clarification Questions & Responses:
1. The instructions seem to indicate you are only looking for electronic submittals submitted on CD Roms ( 2 each Volume I &2 each Volume II) Are, the offerors expected to submit printed material as well? The requirements for a title page, and table of contents indicated a printed version as well.

Per Section L (a), The quantities of electronic copies of the proposal are identified in paragraph (b) below. The electronic copies shall be submitted on CD-ROM disk(s) in Microsoft Office products for PC applications, or Adobe Acrobat .pdf files. The Government did not intend to indicate any paper printed submissions.

2. The phrase "Source Selection Sensitive" does this need to be written on electronic spread sheets, returned attachments, etc.?

Per Section L (c)(1), All pages shall contain the phrase: "SOURCE SELECTION SENSITIVE".

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Dive Boat Brand Name Sources Sought
This sources sought notice is in support of the N00024-18-R-2209 for the procurement of a 65' Dive Support Boat (65DS). The 65DS boat procurement will be for one (1) additional boat with brand name specific components that are the same as fourteen (14) previous dive support boats owned and maintained by the Government. This boat shall be a contractor design. While multiple sources will be solicited under this competitive small business set aside, the requirement specifies the following Brand Name items:
*Cummins (Brand Name) for the diesel engines, quantity two (2);
*ZF (Brand Name) for the marine gear, quantity two (2);
*Appleton (Brand Name) for the articulating knuckle boom crane, quantity one (1);
*Bauer (Brand Name) for the dive compressor, quantity one (1).
Detailed rationale for the brand names requested are based upon the following justifications:

•· The diesel engine, marine gear, and dive compressor brand name items standardize the equipment on the incoming dive boat to what is currently outfitted on fourteen (14) previous Dive Support boats and leverages the existing logistical support. Changes to these items could result in substantial duplication of cost that is not expected to be recovered through competition. Additional logistical support which may be impacted includes: 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), , 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.

•· Major attributes of form, fit, function, interface, reliability, and/or material to achieve a specific performance of the system within which it is used, and the boat as a whole. Changes to the existing configuration will nullify any existing operational data and lessons learned while increasing the risk of not meeting requirements and/or new issues occurring. These issues would require additional resources to resolve and increase total ownership costs that are not expected to be recovered through competition.
The Bauer compressor provides the capacity, reliability, and operational requirements integral to the dive support capability of the boat.
The Cummins diesel engine and ZF marine gear interface with each other and the drive shaft.
Changes to the existing configuration will nullify any existing operational data and lessons learned while increasing the risk of not meeting requirements and/or new issues occurring. These issues would require additional resources to resolve and increase total ownership costs that are not expected to be recovered through competition. The following descriptions apply:

o These items have been proven through use on previous Dive Support boats to be sufficiently robust to support the expected 24-hour/day, 7 day/week, 25-30 years mission of the 65DS.

o Input power, capacity, and other operating requirements for the integration of these items into existing boats have been selected based on requirements of the boat's mission.

o Output power, capacity, and other performance parameters of these items have been selected to meet requirements of the boat's mission.

•· The Appleton crane meets the end user crane engineering group's requirements for initial acceptance and annual re-certification. The crane provides the performance requirements integral to the dive support capability of the boat. This was the only crane that met the end user requirement for an American Petroleum Institute API 2C certification within the specified size range. The end user determined that the API 2C certification is necessary for initial approval and annual recertification by the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) Crane Engineering Group.
Submission Instructions:

Vendors interested in N00024-18-R-2209 shall complete the table below if they plan to propose equipment that is an "or equal" make/model and provide a justification for the assertion of equality.

Attachment ___ Section

Equipment Name

"Or Equal" Make/ Model

"Or Equal" Justification

Diesel Engine

Marine Gear

Articulating Knuckle Boom Crane

Dive Compressor

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:

•· Cover Page. The cover page should include the notice number, and company profile to include, at a minimum, the following:

Company Name

Address

Point of Contact

CAGE Code

DUNS Number

Phone Number and E-mail Address

Web Page URL

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes

Small Business (Y/N):

Woman Owned Small Business (Y/N):

Small Disadvantaged Business (Y/N):

8(a) Certified (Y/N):

HUBZONE Certified (Y/N):

Veteran Owned Small Business (Y/N):

Service Disabled Small Business (Y/N):

Central Contractor Registration (Y/N):

Company Ownership (U.S.), (Y/N):

Responses are due to the contracting officer at eva.hochman@navy.mil and contract specialist at ebone.newbon@navy.mil no later than 12pm EDT on 11/12/2018. Include N00024-18-R-2209 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 eva.hochman@navy.mil no later than 08 November 2018.

When submitting questions, include N00024-18-R-2209 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.

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65' Dive Support Boat Solicitation & Attachments.

PURPOSE:
This is a synopsis for the procurement of a 65' Dive Support Boat under a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a total small business set-aside competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) in the 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year 2018 in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.
NAVSEA intends to award a FFP contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is determined by the Government to be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). This procurement will be issued as a simplified acquisition, in accordance with FAR 13.104(b) and FAR 13.5.
DESCRIPTION & MISSION PROFILE:
The boat is desired to provide comparable to enhanced performance of current capabilities. The contractor will be responsible for following their standardized manufacturing processes to procure, develop, test, and deliver final end items to the Government. This capability will mainly be for dive operations including: underwater ships husbandry repairs while moored alongside supporting CVN, SSBN, SSGN, and SSN class ships and submarines; military personnel training; pre-underway/deployment inspections; remote vehicle operations; submarine escape and survival.
Prospective respondents should have the personnel, facilities, technical capability and production capacity to produce the specified craft. Key attributes and requirements:
Boat type: Dive support boat
Hull Length: 65 ft
Length Overall: 71 feet
Beam Overall: 22 feet
Speed: 12 knots
Range at Cruise: 400 nm
Mission duration: up to 12 hours
Hull material: Aluminum
Propulsion type: Twin Diesel w/ inboard propellers
Equipment: Surface supply dive air, embarked dive suit heater, folding knuckle boom deck crane for lifting items up to 4000 lbs.
Please note that the solicitation may include the following clauses:
• FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee
• FAR 52.228-16 Performance and Payment Bonds-Other Than Construction
Please note that the delivery location is:
Everett Naval Station
Everett, WA 98207
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This pre-solicitation synopsis is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, RFP, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor responses to this announcement. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. Please note, that all Industry responses and questions received for this Synopsis will be treated as public information and may be released on FEDBIZOPS.
The Government will consider all comments received on this pre-solicitation synopsis. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or question. The subsequent revision to any Request for Proposal-related documents based on comments received remains solely at the Government's discretion. No comments, questions, or inquires shall be made to any Government person other than the points of contact identified in this synopsis. Any comments and/or questions regarding this pre-solicitation synopsis must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Roxie Thomas, via email at roxie.thomas@navy.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
The final RFP, to include the final Statement of Work and Specification and related files listed under solicitation number N0002418R2209, will be issued electronically. Please continue to check FEDBIZOPS for issuance of the final RFP and related documents by accessing the following internet address: http://www.fbo.navy.mil..

Added: May 17, 2018 2:54 pm Modified: Jun 05, 2018 2:25 pmTrack Changes PURPOSE:
This is a synopsis for the procurement of a 65' Dive Support Boat under a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a total small business set-aside competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) in the 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year 2018 in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.

NAVSEA intends to award a FFP contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is determined by the Government to be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). This procurement will be issued as a simplified acquisition, in accordance with FAR 13.104(b) and FAR 13.5.

DESCRIPTION & MISSION PROFILE:
The boat is desired to provide comparable to enhanced performance of current capabilities. The contractor will be responsible for following their standardized manufacturing processes to procure, develop, test, and deliver final end items to the Government. This capability will mainly be for dive operations including: underwater ships husbandry repairs while moored alongside supporting CVN, SSBN, SSGN, and SSN class ships and submarines; military personnel training; pre-underway/deployment inspections; remote vehicle operations; submarine escape and survival.

Prospective respondents should have the personnel, facilities, technical capability and production capacity to produce the specified craft. Key attributes and requirements:

Boat type: Dive support boat
Hull Length: 65 ft
Length Overall: 71 feet
Beam Overall: 22 feet
Speed: 12 knots
Range at Cruise: 400 nm
Mission duration: up to 12 hours
Hull material: Aluminum
Propulsion type: Twin Diesel w/ inboard propellers
Equipment: Surface supply dive air, embarked dive suit heater, folding knuckle boom deck crane for lifting items up to 4000 lbs.

Please note that the solicitation may include the following clauses:
• FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee
• FAR 52.228-16 Performance and Payment Bonds-Other Than Construction

Please note that the delivery location is:
Everett Naval Station
Everett, WA 98207 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This pre-solicitation synopsis is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, RFP, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor responses to this announcement. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. Please note, that all Industry responses and questions received for this Synopsis will be treated as public information and may be released on FEDBIZOPS.

The Government will consider all comments received on this pre-solicitation synopsis. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or question. The subsequent revision to any Request for Proposal-related documents based on comments received remains solely at the Government's discretion. No comments, questions, or inquires shall be made to any Government person other than the points of contact identified in this synopsis. Any comments and/or questions regarding this pre-solicitation synopsis must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Roxie Thomas, via email at roxie.thomas@navy.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

The final RFP, to include the final Statement of Work and Specification and related files listed under solicitation number N0002418R2209, will be issued electronically. Please continue to check FEDBIZOPS for issuance of the final RFP and related documents by accessing the following internet address: http://www.fbo.navy.mil.

PURPOSE:
This is a synopsis for the procurement of a 65' Dive Support Boat under a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a total small business set-aside competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) in the 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year 2018 in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.
NAVSEA intends to award a FFP contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is determined by the Government to be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). This procurement will be issued as a simplified acquisition, in accordance with FAR 13.104(b) and FAR 13.5.
DESCRIPTION & MISSION PROFILE:
The boat is desired to provide comparable to enhanced performance of current capabilities. The contractor will be responsible for following their standardized manufacturing processes to procure, develop, test, and deliver final end items to the Government. This capability will mainly be for dive operations including: underwater ships husbandry repairs while moored alongside supporting CVN, SSBN, SSGN, and SSN class ships and submarines; military personnel training; pre-underway/deployment inspections; remote vehicle operations; submarine escape and survival.
Prospective respondents should have the personnel, facilities, technical capability and production capacity to produce the specified craft. Key attributes and requirements:
Boat type: Dive support boat
Hull Length: 65 ft
Length Overall: 71 feet
Beam Overall: 22 feet
Speed: 12 knots
Range at Cruise: 400 nm
Mission duration: up to 12 hours
Hull material: Aluminum
Propulsion type: Twin Diesel w/ inboard propellers
Equipment: Surface supply dive air, embarked dive suit heater, folding knuckle boom deck crane for lifting items up to 4000 lbs.
Please note that the solicitation may include the following clauses:
• FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee
• FAR 52.228-16 Performance and Payment Bonds-Other Than Construction
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This pre-solicitation synopsis is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, RFP, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor responses to this announcement. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. Please note, that all Industry responses and questions received for this Synopsis will be treated as public information and may be released on FEDBIZOPS.
The Government will consider all comments received on this pre-solicitation synopsis. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or question. The subsequent revision to any Request for Proposal-related documents based on comments received remains solely at the Government's discretion. No comments, questions, or inquires shall be made to any Government person other than the points of contact identified in this synopsis. Any comments and/or questions regarding this pre-solicitation synopsis must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Roxie Thomas, via email at roxie.thomas@navy.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
The final RFP, to include the final Statement of Work and Specification and related files listed under solicitation number N0002418R2209, will be issued electronically. Please continue to check FEDBIZOPS for issuance of the final RFP and related documents by accessing the following internet address: http://www.fbo.navy.mil..

Added: May 17, 2018 2:54 pm PURPOSE:
This is a synopsis for the procurement of a 65' Dive Support Boat under a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a total small business set-aside competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) in the 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year 2018 in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.

NAVSEA intends to award a FFP contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is determined by the Government to be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). This procurement will be issued as a simplified acquisition, in accordance with FAR 13.104(b) and FAR 13.5.

DESCRIPTION & MISSION PROFILE:
The boat is desired to provide comparable to enhanced performance of current capabilities. The contractor will be responsible for following their standardized manufacturing processes to procure, develop, test, and deliver final end items to the Government. This capability will mainly be for dive operations including: underwater ships husbandry repairs while moored alongside supporting CVN, SSBN, SSGN, and SSN class ships and submarines; military personnel training; pre-underway/deployment inspections; remote vehicle operations; submarine escape and survival.

Prospective respondents should have the personnel, facilities, technical capability and production capacity to produce the specified craft. Key attributes and requirements:

Boat type: Dive support boat
Hull Length: 65 ft
Length Overall: 71 feet
Beam Overall: 22 feet
Speed: 12 knots
Range at Cruise: 400 nm
Mission duration: up to 12 hours
Hull material: Aluminum
Propulsion type: Twin Diesel w/ inboard propellers
Equipment: Surface supply dive air, embarked dive suit heater, folding knuckle boom deck crane for lifting items up to 4000 lbs.

Please note that the solicitation may include the following clauses:
• FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee
• FAR 52.228-16 Performance and Payment Bonds-Other Than Construction

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This pre-solicitation synopsis is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, RFP, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor responses to this announcement. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. Please note, that all Industry responses and questions received for this Synopsis will be treated as public information and may be released on FEDBIZOPS.

The Government will consider all comments received on this pre-solicitation synopsis. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or question. The subsequent revision to any Request for Proposal-related documents based on comments received remains solely at the Government's discretion. No comments, questions, or inquires shall be made to any Government person other than the points of contact identified in this synopsis. Any comments and/or questions regarding this pre-solicitation synopsis must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Roxie Thomas, via email at roxie.thomas@navy.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

The final RFP, to include the final Statement of Work and Specification and related files listed under solicitation number N0002418R2209, will be issued electronically. Please continue to check FEDBIZOPS for issuance of the final RFP and related documents by accessing the following internet address: http://www.fbo.navy.mil.