Recreational Boat Testing
ID: 70Z02325SBSX20002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT (H220)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/93d5d3e4bb944b15a3148150cbe0ecab/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is seeking information from qualified contractors for the Recreational Boat Testing and Compliance Inspection Program (RBTCP). This program aims to ensure the safety compliance of recreational boats and associated marine equipment, requiring contractors to perform a minimum of 550 manufacturer inspections, 250 remote education inspections, and facilitate testing of at least 35 boats annually, while maintaining a secure database for tracking inspections and test results. The initiative is crucial for enhancing boating safety across the U.S. and eliminating non-compliant boats from the market. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by April 15, 2025, and direct any questions to Contracting Officer Yolanda Smith at yolanda.c.smith@uscg.mil by April 11, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kenechukwu A. Anakor
    (202) 475-3540
    Kenechukwu.a.anakor@uscg.mil
    Yolanda C. Smith
    (202) 475-3194
    yolanda.c.smith@uscg.mil
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    RBTCP SOW .pdf
    The Recreational Boat Testing and Compliance Inspection Program (RBTCP), conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), aims to ensure the safety compliance of recreational boats and associated marine equipment as mandated by federal regulations. The program encompasses technical and management services, including inspections at manufacturer facilities, dealers, and boat shows, and flotation testing for boats under 20 feet. The contractor will perform a minimum of 550 manufacturer inspections, 250 remote education inspections, and other defined inspections annually, while facilitating the testing of at least 35 boats per year. Personnel for the project must meet specific qualifications, including passing a compliance specialist exam and having relevant experience. The contractor will maintain a secure database for tracking inspections and test results, with thorough reporting requirements for the Coast Guard. Additionally, boats deemed non-compliant must be repaired and retested. The program emphasizes active oversight and aims to eliminate non-compliant boats from the market, thereby enhancing boating safety across the U.S. The contract spans one base year with four optional years for continued assessment and compliance monitoring.
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