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

19 -- COMMERCIAL BOAT CANDIDATES U.S. NAVY INSHORE BOAT UNIT PATROL BOAT POC Stephen V. Piasecki, SEA 02222, Contracting Officer, 703/602-3102x222 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, Piasecki_Steve@hq.navsea.navy.mil. COMMERCIAL BOAT CANDIDATES U.S. NAVY INSHORE BOAT UNIT PATROL BOAT -- The Naval Sea Systems Command seeks information from manufacturers and dealers of commercial boats currently in service, prototyped or already designed for potential future procurements. Companies with heavy-duty commercial boats, capable of modification and meeting the characteristics below are encouraged to respond. Aluminum hull construction is required. A crew of five will operate the boat. Primary mission is Naval Coastal Warfare Operations at speeds in excess of 35 knots in calm water with full fuel, and five crew. The craft will be utilized inshore and offshore for harbor security sweeps, coastal patrols, interdiction and boarding of contacts, and ferrying personnel. Range at full load is to be approximately 210 nautical miles minimum. A soft, dry ride is required. The boat must provide a high degree of durability, stability, ease of operation, and maximum safety under adverse conditions and during alongside ship operations(sheer protection) in a seaway. The boat must have a built in flotation system to keep a fully loaded, swamped boat afloat, level and upright, with no less than 150 millimeters (six inches) freeboard remaining. Integral hoist fittings and a single point lifting sling, capable of lifting the craft at its maximum hoisting weight is necessary to handle and store the boat at shore activities. Spreader bars or strongbacks cannot be incorporated into the lifting system. Height, breadth, weight of craft on trailer must accommodate loading into a C-130 aircraft (height=102 inches, length=480 inches, width=107 inches). The maximum gross weight of the boat in hoisting condition plus trailer must not exceed 15,000 pounds. The boat must have a self-bailing crew cockpit, and protection for the crew from the elements. Crew compartments (cabins) must be enclosed. Cabin or components extending beyond the C-130 aircraft-loading envelope are acceptable provided they can be made readily removable. The boat must be powered by twin diesel engines, capable of operating full time using diesel fuel, marine (NATO F-76), JP-5 (NATO F-44) or JP-8 (NATO F-34) without additives. A dual battery, 24 Vdc electrical system capable of providing 12 Vdc for electronic devices requiring 12 Vdc is preferred. The battery bank should not be tapped directly to provide the 12 Vdc for the electronic devices. Three locations for gun foundations are required. The response to this request may be in any form or format, including the company's standard literature. 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. The current requirement is for up to eight (8) boats. The following information is requested for the identified boat(s): (1) A full description of boat(s) and trailer(s) you can provide that may fit the requirements identified above. Price, warranty terms, and availability are desired. Please note if the boat is currently on the GSA schedule. (2) What is the yearly production rate and who are the customers? (3) Is there U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection for compliance with 46 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter T, Small Passenger Vessels? (4) What design standards are used; e.g. ABS HSC, ABYC, etc? (5) Are you a small or large business? 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 4 October 1999. Note that requests for solicitation packages will not be honored, as a solicitation is not prepared at this time. If warranted, a solicitation package may be developed as a result of the responses received from this announcement. If an Internet address is required for a response, please contact the person identified above at Piasecki_Steve@hq.navsea.navy.mil.***** Posted 09/14/99 (W-SN379797). (0257)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0193 19990916\19-0001.SOL)