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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF may 31,1995 PSA#1357

NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE (NSW) RIGID INFLATABLE BOATS (RIB) INDUSTRY BRIEFING SOL N00024-95-R-2003. DUE 101295. POC Janel Hradecky, NAVSEA 02222H, Contract Specialist, (703) 602-3102, Naval Sea Systems Command, Attn: Code 02222H, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160. The Naval Sea Systems Command will issue a Draft Performance Specification for comment. The Specification describes the Performance Requirements of the NSW RIB. The NSW RIB will use and exploit NDI technology and commercially available marine components. A copy of the Draft Performance Requirements Specifications (PRS) will be released on a 3.5 inch diskette in Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows format to interested firms for review and comment upon receipt of a written request. All comments shall be returned on the same diskette. A hard copy of the specification will only be provided if specifically requested in writing. This program will be a two phase effort. Phase I will consist of contractors proposing craft(s) that meet the Performance Specification. A source selection will result in award of at least two contracts for one boat each and associated supply and maintenance support for those craft. Offerors may propose no more than two proposals. If an offeror submits two proposals, the proposals shall be significantly different in terms of the craft being offered. After delivery the craft will be subject to Government testing which includes interoperability testing with aircraft and ships. Only those offerors who are awarded a Phase I contract and successfully meet the Government test criteria will be asked to provide price and technical proposals for Phase II (the Production Phase) of this procurement. Government test results obtained during Phase I testing along with the Phase II technical and price proposals will be evaluated together to determine the best value to the Government for the production phase. The following are the general characteristics in the RIB: (1) Length: 9.2m to 11m (30ft to 36ft); (2) Beam: maximum of 2.74m (9 ft) hard beam on rigid hull with sponson deflated or off; (3) Height: (on trailer) maximum of 2.61m (103in); (4) Weight: a maximum of 6,364 kg (14,000 lbs) with an objective of 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs) (variable payload not included) for a craft complete and ready for service in all respects including: 3 crew at 114 kg (250 lbs) each, liquids in machinery at operating levels, full fuel, weapons and specified items of outfit; (5) Variable Payload is 3,200 lbs to include eight (8) passengers with gear at 125 kg (275 lbs) per passenger, plus 454 kg (1,000 lbs) of mission essential equipment; (6) Propulsion: inboard diesel engine(s) with waterjet(s) propulsion; (7) Hull/Sponson: the hull shall be Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) composite or aluminum and the sponson shall consist of continuous multiple inflatable chambers or closed cell foam; (8) Speed: a minimum top speed of 34 knots at full load in sea state 1, with an objective of 40 knots in sea state 1, and a cruising speed of 30 knots at full load in sea state 2, range will be calculated at cruise speeds; (9) Range: a minimum of 150 nautical miles with an objective of 175 nautical miles with 90% fuel usage at full load; (10) Operational Environment: operable routinely in sea state 3 and survivable in seas up to sea state 5; (11) Electrical: 24 VDC with a 12 VDC power convertor; (12) Navigation: commercial surface search radar, GPS and speed/depth sounder installation; (13) Human Factors: a soft dry ride at cruising speed, and quietness at 0-15 knots are PRS requirements. The Phase I contracts will be for one craft each to be delivered 6 months after award. The Phase II contract will be for four (4) pre-production craft with options for seventy two (72) additional craft. The delivery rate will be two per month. A pre-solicitation conference is planned for 29 June 1995 at Special Boat Unit Twenty, NAB Little Creek, Norfolk, VA beginning at 0800. The briefing will conclude by 1400. The upcoming solicitation and NSW RIB Performance Specification will be discussed. The purpose of the pre-solicitation briefing is to provide industry with background information, lessons learned in previous procurements and operating experience with similar craft presently in service. The briefing will include an opportunity for potential offerors to examine the craft being used currently for the intended mission and a detachment deployment package fully outfitted. A question and answer period will be held. Companies interested in receiving a copy of the draft PRS and/or attending the pre-solicitation conference should submit their request in writing to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, ATTN: Ms. Janel Hradecky, (NAVSEA 02222H), 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22242-5160. Interested parties who will attend the solicitation conference must also submit (by FAX) a visit request to NAB Little Creek, including: Visitors Name, SSN, Employer, Company Position, Address, Phone Number, Date(s) of Visit, and purpose of Visit. This information should be FAXED to the NAB Little Creek Security Office, Attn: Pass and I.D. Office at (804) 363-4042, SBU 20 at (804) 363-4305, Attn: Lt. Hoyt, and to the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) 02222H at (703) 602-7360. Prior to gaining entrance into NAB Little Creek, visitors must obtain a visitors pass from the Pass and I.D. Office located outside Gate 5 at NAB Little Creek. Directions from the Norfolk International Airport to NAB Little Creek are as follows: Upon exiting the airport, take Azalea Garden Road to Interstate 64E. Follow this interstate and exit at North Hampton Boulevard. Follow North Hampton Boulevard until you reach Independence Boulevard, take this exit then follow the signs to NAB Little Creek. The Pass and I.D. Office is at the intersection of Independence Boulevard and Shore Drive. Directions within NAB Little Creek from Gate 5 to the SBU 20 can be obtained from the Pass and I.D. Office. The use of photographic equipment is authorized only for RIB craft that will be shown as examples. Navy point of contact is Ms. Janel Hradecky, NAVSEA 02222H, (703) 602-3012 Ext. 228.

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