Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

19 -- COMMERCIAL CRAFT CANDIDATES FOR HIGH SPEED MANEUVERABLE SEABORNE TARGETS POC Stephen V. Piasecki, NAVSEA 02222, Contracting Officer, (703)602-3102 The Naval Sea Systems Command seeks information from manufacturers and dealers of commercial boats, off the shelf and currently in service, for potential future procurements. Companies on the Federal Supply Schedule with boats meeting the characteristics below are encouraged to respond. The boat's hull can be made of fiber reinforce plastic, aluminum or steel. The length of the boat must be between 7 and 10 meters (23ft-33ft). There is no specific beam requirement except that the beam must suit the speed and provide good seakeeping performance. The propulsion system can be a diesel inboard engine with an outdrive or a waterjet, a gasoline inboard engine with an outdrive or a waterjet, or gasoline outboard engines. The boat must have hydraulic steering. The boat must have a 12 or 24 volt electrical system. The boat must have a minimum payload of 500 lbs. The boat must be capable of a speeds (with full fuel and payload in three foot waves) in excess of 40 knots. The boat must have a range in calm waterat 80% of maximum rated engine RPM, with full fuel and payload, of 200 nautical miles(nm). The boats must be transportable over land on a trailer. The boat must have lifting fittings for removal of the boat from water by a crane. Cost of the complete boat must be less than $80K (FOB Origin). Delivery for craft is no later than six months after order. The response to this request may be in any form or format, including the company's standard literature, provided that it shows that the craft identified meets or exceeds the above characteristics. The price, warranty terms, and delivery schedule of the craft must also be provided. The information sent will not be returned, nor will compensation be provided for any response to this announcement. Proprietary information submitted will be protected when so designated. An award of a contract may or may not result from a response to this announcement. All information should be sent to the following address: Naval Sea Systems Command, Attention Code 02222, 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, 22242-5160. Responses are requested by 12 December 1997. If an internet address is required for a response, please call the person at the phone number identified above. Thank you for your consideration of this announcement. (0322)

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