Special Purpose Craft - Heavy Weather 2nd Generation (SPC-HWX II)
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 70Z02325R93250001
- Agency
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Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336612 Boat Building
- PSC
- 1940 Small Craft
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking to procure the Special Purpose Craft - Heavy Weather 2nd Generation (SPC-HWX II), a sophisticated multi-mission maritime vessel designed for extreme weather search and rescue operations. The solicitation calls for a comprehensive contract that includes design, development, production, training, and logistical support for these specialized boats. Proposals will be evaluated across five factors, with Mission Effectiveness and Supportability being the most critical, followed by Systems Engineering and Design Approach, Management and Production Capability, Past Performance, and Total Evaluated Price. The non-price factors will be significantly more important than price in the evaluation. Proposals are due on April 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with potential offerors having opportunities to submit questions through various amendment periods. The solicitation requires a detailed technical approach, including specifications for a boat capable of operating in seas up to 35 feet with winds up to 60 knots, achieving 20 knots full speed, and maintaining a 500 nautical mile range.
The contract is set aside as a 100% small business procurement under NAICS code 336612 (Boat Building), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract has a base ordering period of three years with a four-year optional extension, guaranteeing a minimum of one complete SPC-HWX II boat. The total evaluated price is estimated at $1,660,000, with potential for multiple boat productions up to 6 per year. Delivery requirements are stringent, with the first boat to be delivered within 550 calendar days of contract award and subsequent boats within 270 days of individual delivery orders. Performance will occur on the U.S. West Coast, specifically in a location between California and Washington adjacent to tidal waters. The contract includes comprehensive warranty provisions, with terms ranging from 2-5 years depending on the boat component, and requires the vessel to be based on a proven parent craft design with at least two years of service history.
Notice text
6 versions
Update #6 · Latest ·
A00005-
This amendment addresses questions that we have received to date. You can find the Government Responses on Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00005.
Attachments:
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00005 - 4-8-2025
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00005
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A00004-
The US Coast Guard has received communication from multiple sources regarding the SPC-HWX II engine requirements. Indications are meeting all the requirements may not be possible in the current market. Areas that have been commented on:
- Spec 233-2's CFR Part 40.1042 / EPA marine commercial certification,
- Spec 200-4.1’s rollover/inversion capability, and operation at high angles of heel (i.e., 110 degrees).
The US Coast Guard is adjusting the requirements to improve the likelihood of receiving proposals that meet the minimum requirements.
Engine Emissions Requirements:
At proposal submission, all engines (propulsion and generators) must have a two-year / 500-hour proven track record in the marine service in accordance with Spec 200-2.3. This serves as an indicator of reliability and maturity of the engines. Specification section 233-2 has been revised to provide allowance for impacts to EPA certificates necessitated by modification to meet the unique SPC-HWX II requirements.
If modifications to the proposed engine are necessary to meet the inversion or high heel angle operational requirements, describe the modification effects on EPA certificate(s) and provide a plan to ultimately recertify the engines if necessary. Design reviews will be used to refine this plan and establish the final configuration and certification status of the engines.
High Heel Angle operation (65-110 degrees):
The intent is to ensure crews have sufficient power to safely maneuver in high heel-angle situations. Power must be available up to 110 degrees at which point the engine should drop to idle after 2.0 seconds in accordance with Spec 200-4.1. The specification has been updated to allow limiting engine output in high heel angle operations (i.e. 65 to 110 degrees) provided sufficient power remains available to operate the boat up to the 110-degree idle cutoff. The propulsion system may be restricted in performance while at these high heel angles without limiting the crew’s ability to manipulate the throttle controls. Design reviews will be used to discuss and refine high heel angle performance.
Proposal Due Date:
Due date has been updated to 23 APR 2025.
Attachments:
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00004
Attachment 1 - SPC-HWX II - SPEC - A00004
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00004
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A00003-
This amendment addresses questions that we have received to date. Attachment 8 SPC-HWX II Questions and
Clarifications Form - Government Responses - A00003, Attachment 1 - SPEC - A00003, Attachment 2 - SOW - A00003,
Attachment 3 - Price Schedule - A00003 and an updated RFP 70Z02325R93250001 - A00003 have been published.
Attachments:
RFP 70Z02325R93250001 - A00003
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00003
Attachment 1 - SPC-HWX II - SPEC - A00003
Attachment 2 - SPC-HWX II - SOW - A00003
Attachment 3 - SPC-HWX II - Price Schedule - A00003
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00003
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A00002-
This amendment addresses questions that we have received to date. You can find the Government Responses on Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00002.
Attachments:
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00002 - 1-27-2025
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00002
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A00001-
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 3 - Price Schedule - A00001 has been updated; and
2. SF1449, Part III Addendum 52.212-4, Section 9 Contract Financing has been updated.
From the following changes, the following attachments have been uploaded and changed.
Attachments:
SF1449 - 70Z02325R93250001 - A00001 - 1-13-2025
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00001 - 1-13-2025
Attachment 3 - SPC-HWX II Price Schedule - A00001
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00001
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to provide the next generation of the Special Purpose Craft - Heavy Weather 2nd Generation (SPC-HWX II).
Update #5 ·
A00004-
The US Coast Guard has received communication from multiple sources regarding the SPC-HWX II engine requirements. Indications are meeting all the requirements may not be possible in the current market. Areas that have been commented on:
- Spec 233-2's CFR Part 40.1042 / EPA marine commercial certification,
- Spec 200-4.1’s rollover/inversion capability, and operation at high angles of heel (i.e., 110 degrees).
The US Coast Guard is adjusting the requirements to improve the likelihood of receiving proposals that meet the minimum requirements.
Engine Emissions Requirements:
At proposal submission, all engines (propulsion and generators) must have a two-year / 500-hour proven track record in the marine service in accordance with Spec 200-2.3. This serves as an indicator of reliability and maturity of the engines. Specification section 233-2 has been revised to provide allowance for impacts to EPA certificates necessitated by modification to meet the unique SPC-HWX II requirements.
If modifications to the proposed engine are necessary to meet the inversion or high heel angle operational requirements, describe the modification effects on EPA certificate(s) and provide a plan to ultimately recertify the engines if necessary. Design reviews will be used to refine this plan and establish the final configuration and certification status of the engines.
High Heel Angle operation (65-110 degrees):
The intent is to ensure crews have sufficient power to safely maneuver in high heel-angle situations. Power must be available up to 110 degrees at which point the engine should drop to idle after 2.0 seconds in accordance with Spec 200-4.1. The specification has been updated to allow limiting engine output in high heel angle operations (i.e. 65 to 110 degrees) provided sufficient power remains available to operate the boat up to the 110-degree idle cutoff. The propulsion system may be restricted in performance while at these high heel angles without limiting the crew’s ability to manipulate the throttle controls. Design reviews will be used to discuss and refine high heel angle performance.
Proposal Due Date:
Due date has been updated to 23 APR 2025.
Attachments:
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00004
Attachment 1 - SPC-HWX II - SPEC - A00004
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00004
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A00003-
This amendment addresses questions that we have received to date. Attachment 8 SPC-HWX II Questions and
Clarifications Form - Government Responses - A00003, Attachment 1 - SPEC - A00003, Attachment 2 - SOW - A00003,
Attachment 3 - Price Schedule - A00003 and an updated RFP 70Z02325R93250001 - A00003 have been published.
Attachments:
RFP 70Z02325R93250001 - A00003
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00003
Attachment 1 - SPC-HWX II - SPEC - A00003
Attachment 2 - SPC-HWX II - SOW - A00003
Attachment 3 - SPC-HWX II - Price Schedule - A00003
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00003
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A00002-
This amendment addresses questions that we have received to date. You can find the Government Responses on Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00002.
Attachments:
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00002 - 1-27-2025
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00002
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A00001-
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 3 - Price Schedule - A00001 has been updated; and
2. SF1449, Part III Addendum 52.212-4, Section 9 Contract Financing has been updated.
From the following changes, the following attachments have been uploaded and changed.
Attachments:
SF1449 - 70Z02325R93250001 - A00001 - 1-13-2025
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00001 - 1-13-2025
Attachment 3 - SPC-HWX II Price Schedule - A00001
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00001
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to provide the next generation of the Special Purpose Craft - Heavy Weather 2nd Generation (SPC-HWX II).
Update #4 ·
A00003-
This amendment addresses questions that we have received to date. Attachment 8 SPC-HWX II Questions and
Clarifications Form - Government Responses - A00003, Attachment 1 - SPEC - A00003, Attachment 2 - SOW - A00003,
Attachment 3 - Price Schedule - A00003 and an updated RFP 70Z02325R93250001 - A00003 have been published.
Attachments:
RFP 70Z02325R93250001 - A00003
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00003
Attachment 1 - SPC-HWX II - SPEC - A00003
Attachment 2 - SPC-HWX II - SOW - A00003
Attachment 3 - SPC-HWX II - Price Schedule - A00003
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00003
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A00002-
This amendment addresses questions that we have received to date. You can find the Government Responses on Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00002.
Attachments:
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00002 - 1-27-2025
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00002
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A00001-
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 3 - Price Schedule - A00001 has been updated; and
2. SF1449, Part III Addendum 52.212-4, Section 9 Contract Financing has been updated.
From the following changes, the following attachments have been uploaded and changed.
Attachments:
SF1449 - 70Z02325R93250001 - A00001 - 1-13-2025
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00001 - 1-13-2025
Attachment 3 - SPC-HWX II Price Schedule - A00001
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00001
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to provide the next generation of the Special Purpose Craft - Heavy Weather 2nd Generation (SPC-HWX II).
Update #3 ·
A00002-
This amendment addresses questions that we have received to date. You can find the Government Responses on Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00002.
Attachments:
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00002 - 1-27-2025
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00002
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A00001-
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 3 - Price Schedule - A00001 has been updated; and
2. SF1449, Part III Addendum 52.212-4, Section 9 Contract Financing has been updated.
From the following changes, the following attachments have been uploaded and changed.
Attachments:
SF1449 - 70Z02325R93250001 - A00001 - 1-13-2025
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00001 - 1-13-2025
Attachment 3 - SPC-HWX II Price Schedule - A00001
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00001
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to provide the next generation of the Special Purpose Craft - Heavy Weather 2nd Generation (SPC-HWX II).
Update #2 ·
A00001-
The following changes have been updated to the RFP:
1. Attachment 3 - Price Schedule - A00001 has been updated; and
2. SF1449, Part III Addendum 52.212-4, Section 9 Contract Financing has been updated.
From the following changes, the following attachments have been uploaded and changed.
Attachments:
SF1449 - 70Z02325R93250001 - A00001 - 1-13-2025
SF30 - SPC-HWX II - A00001 - 1-13-2025
Attachment 3 - SPC-HWX II Price Schedule - A00001
Attachment 8 - SPC-HWX II - Government Responses - A00001
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to provide the next generation of the Special Purpose Craft - Heavy Weather 2nd Generation (SPC-HWX II).
Update #1 ·
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to provide the next generation of the Special Purpose Craft - Heavy Weather 2nd Generation (SPC-HWX II).
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Craft - Heavy Weather 2nd Generation (SPC-HWX II) | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Synopses - Special Purpose Craft - Heavy Weather 2nd Generation (SPC-HWX II) | Special Notice |
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