Request for Information – Airboat for Trinidad and Tobago
ID: 70Z02326I92200003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDHQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000WASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

PSC

SMALL CRAFT (1940)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/db3b71acb2584430a1fcc7bfef16afbf/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for providing an airboat, trailer, spare parts, reactivation services, and training for the Government of Trinidad and Tobago under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case. The procurement aims to enhance maritime security and disaster relief capabilities, with specific requirements outlined in the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW), including technical specifications for the airboat and compliance with U.S. government standards. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their responses, including a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for the project, to Contract Specialist Kerri L. Dolezal via email by the specified deadline, as this RFI is solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for quotes. For further details, vendors can reach out to Kerri L. Dolezal at Kerri.L.Dolezal@uscg.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kerri L. Dolezal
    Kerri.L.Dolezal@uscg.mil
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    RFI Trinidad and Tobago Airboat Draft SOW.pdf
    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires the procurement of one airboat and associated equipment for Trinidad and Tobago under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case. The Statement of Work (SOW) details the technical specifications for the airboat, including hull design, engine, seating, outfitting, and a trailer. The project also mandates reactivation services, comprehensive training for operation and maintenance, and a two-year spare parts list. Key requirements include adherence to U.S. government terms, applicable documents, and specific performance, inspection, and acceptance procedures. The contractor must also comply with strict packaging, shipping, and documentation guidelines, including warranties and OEM manuals, ensuring the vessel's readiness for disaster relief and maritime security operations.
    RFI Trinidad and Tobago Airboat QA and ROM.xlsx
    This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research purposes only, not a Request for Quote (RFQ), seeking industry capabilities and pricing for a Trinidad and Tobago Airboat to identify future budget requirements. Interested vendors must complete an Excel sheet detailing their ability to meet various Statement of Work (SOW) sections, including boat specifications, design, service life, training, warranty, and trailer requirements. Key questions address compliance with ABYC standards, two-person launch/recovery, hull design maturity, and the provision of spare parts and reactivation services. The RFI also asks about subcontracting, lead time, and existing strategic sourcing vehicles. Vendors are required to provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for the airboat, spare parts, trailer, reactivation, and training, explicitly excluding shipping and travel costs, which the Government will cover.
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