Notice to Intent to Sole-source Vessel Rental

Notice of Intent:

The Coast Guard intends to solicit, negotiate and award a sole-source procurement (under FAR authority 6.302) to City Experiences, by Hornblower, 2825 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92103

Background and Justification:

The vessel Hornblower meets all specifications and requirements needed and is available to schedule within the short window of time afforded before training is scheduled to commence. If the Training is not accomplished as scheduled MSRT WEST Members will lapse in there qualification resulting in MSRT WEST LOSS of Qualified members to fulfill the Unit Mission of SHORT NOTICE MARITIME RESPONSE (SNMR). MSRT WEST has made various solicitations to other vessels and researched into other options has not yielded alternatives.

No other USCG, NAVY, NOAA or civilian vessels in the area are available to conduct this same type of training.
 Ship type meets all requirements for length, width and open deck space. Captains and crews have experience in hosting similar exercise conducted by the USCG, USN and USMC. The ship is capable of readying the vessel to specifications needed on short notice, making it safe for hook and climb, fast roping, close quarters combat with simmunitions, and simulated CBRNE challenges.

Delivery Requirements: 

• March 14, 2024

Responses
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, however all responsible sources who believe they can meet all of the requirements may submit a capability statement that demonstrates clear and convincing evidence of capability, addressing the points identified in paragraph (2) above.

If you believe you can provide the items or services requested, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency, to the Contracting Specialist, Jessica P. Adkisson at  Jessica.p.adkisson@uscg.gov referencing notice number 70Z08424QDL940010 by 03/08/2024 8:00am PST and will be used for future purchases.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract acquisition based upon responses to the notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement and may lead to the development of a solicitation. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.