Force Protection Small/Large

This is a Synopsis announcement. A written solicitation will not be issued. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to modify previously competed Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract No. N00024-22-D-2270, awarded to MetalCraft Marine, Inc. on 9 March 2022, located in Watertown, NY, for an estimated eighty two (82) Force Protection Small/Large boats.

The Navy uses Force Protection Boats for Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection at US Navy Installations, which includes patrol, interrogation of other waterborne assets, and escorting large vessels in and out of port in various weather and water conditions, throughout the year, day and night. Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) operates these boats as part of their shore installation management responsibility, in support of Naval Operations.

The subject contract action will modify the Force Protection Large boat design currently procured under the subject contract in order to create a standardized Force Protection Boat. This contract action will include the Government purchase of the TDP for the modified boat design. The Navy requires a single, standardized Force Protection Boat design to replace the multiple variants currently in service, which were procured from various vendors with differing specifications. Maintaining these various boat designs is a significant financial burden due to the need for unique parts inventories, specialized maintenance procedures, and tailored training programs for each variant. This strains resources and adds unnecessary complexity to the supply chain. This consolidation is critical for streamlining logistics, training, and interoperability across the global fleet. Crucially, the desired design must closely align with existing vessels to maximize compatibility with current US Navy infrastructure and personnel. 

A new competitive contract that utilizes the purchased TDP to support a Government-issued specification is in development.   

The intent of this notice is not to solicit competitive offers. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement that can meet the key requirements 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 five (5) pages. Drawings sized to 8.5”x11” or 11”x17”. All other documentation sized to 8.5”x11”.

The following information is requested (Please use as a checklist):

1. Provide company contact information.
    1. Name
    2. Position/Title
    3. Email Address
    4. Telephone Number

2. General description of the company
    1. Small Business (Y/N)
    2. HUB Zone small business (Y/N)
    3. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (Y/N)
    4. Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) (Y/N)
    5. Women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns eligible (Y/N)

3. Provide location of company production facilities, if applicable.

4. Provide a description of the company’s relevant experience. If applicable, identify the number of delivered vessels, dates delivered, and customer.

5. If available, please provide the following information for the candidate vessel:
    1. Vessel principal characteristics and capabilities
    2. Photos, drawings, and/or renderings
    3. Design, construction, regulatory and classification standards employed

6. Provide the approximate price for:
    1. Candidate vessel(s).
    2. Technical Manuals & Other Data.
    3. Potential savings due to quantity discount schemes.

Interested parties shall respond to this Synopsis no later than 2:00 PM
(EST) 6 June 20254. Email your response to:

Mr. Joseph Saponaro, Contracting Officer,
joseph.f.saponaro.civ@us.navy.mil

and

Mr. Michael Goldberg, Contracting Specialist,
michael.s.goldberg9.civ@us.navy.mil