New Interceptor Boats for the Ecuadorian Coast Guard (COGUAR)

Sources Sought Notice:  19INLE25I0002 - New Interceptor Boats for the Ecuadorian Coast Guard (COGUAR)

(PCS: 1925; NAICS: 336612)

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.

This Sources Sought notice is issued for planning market research purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, offers, bids, and/or quotes. This is not an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation, or confirmation that the Government will contract for the items contained in the Sources Sought, nor is any commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract implied. Responses to this notice will assist the Government in identifying potential sources and in determining if a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZone), or Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside of the solicitation is appropriate, and in determining whether this approach to securing contracting support is practicable. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Sources Sought. Responses to this notice will not be returned.

The following information is requested in this RFI/Sources Sought:

1.  Company name, point of contact, phone number, and address;

2.  UEI Number and CAGE Code;

3.  Interest in nature of participation [e.g., prime contractor, teaming partner, primary subcontractor];

4.  SDVOSB/HUBZONE/8(a)/WOSB certification for applicable NAICS;

5.  Statement of capabilities applicable to this requirement;

6.  Three examples of relevant and recent (with last three years) past performance;

7. Questions, clarifications and/or recommendations to INL to inform a subsequent Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Interested contractors may provide the above information via e-mail to the addresses listed below. Information submitted must be in sufficient detail as to allow for a thorough government review of firm's interest and capabilities. This information is due no later than Friday, April 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST.

Primary Point of Contact:

Michele Coccovizzo
Senior Contract Support Specialist
CoccovizzoML@state.gov

Secondary Point of Contact:

Margaret R. Gaudreau
Contracting Officer
gaudreauRM@state.gov

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.

Delivery

The vendor is responsible for the appropriate packing and safeguarding of each boat for delivery, including all items listed in the attached 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 fully operational condition and at the delivery place specified in this Statement of Work (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.

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 the SOW for further details.

Inspection and Acceptance

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.

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.

Type of Contract

This is proposed as a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK AND APPENDIX A FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS