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19 -- FAST INTERCEPTOR BOAT SOL 0103-925133 DUE 121399 POC Ruth Porter, Contracting Officer, telefax number 202-776-8775 The INL Bureau is urgently requesting offers for the purchase of a fast interceptor boat to be operated in varying sea & weather conditions within the territorial boundaries of The Bahamas. This procurement is a small business setaside. Vendors will be requested to supply written certification to the Contracting Officer of their small business status. Vendors must request additional information from the Contracting Officer at fax 202-776-8775. Requirements:38' to 40'centerline length overall, beam of 9' minimum, 7,000 lbs. net dry wt. 36" freeboard, 60 mph minimum top speed, 45mph cruise speed on plane (minimum), fuel capacity sufficient to allow the vessel to have operating range of 600miles. Mfr will provide fuel consumption schedule, crew of four capacity, mono hull without steps, capable of safe operation in four foot sea with condition at minimum top speed of 50 mph. Constructed of fiberglass, kevlar, or other composite material of equal or greater strength. Triple outboard gasoline fuel powered engines of sufficient hp to meet the speed required. Vessel must be able to maintain speed on plane with loss of one engine. Center console profile. Standards for construction are those set forth by U.S. Coast Guard in vessels carrying passengers for hire. There are strict requirements for manufacturer's level of experience and background, inspection requirements which includes a sea trial with govt. rep. aboard and also crew of four. There are additional strict demonstration requirements, site inspection by govt. officials, detailed strict hull design, engine requirements and fuel system specifications. Strict Deck and cockpit requirements as well as strict electrical system and instrumentation requirements. Vendors must be currently engaged in producing the type of vessel required and have extensive experience in doing so. The Government will make an award to the responsible Offeror(s) whose offer(s) conforms to the solicitation contained herein and is most advantageous to the Government (i.e. that whichrepresents the Best Value to the Government) cost or price and other factors including time period required for delivery to the port in Miami, FL for export to the Bahamas. The combined relative merit of the technical evaluation factors listed above will be more significant than cost or price in the selection of the contractor. While the cost or price factor has no numerical weight, it is a criterion in the overall evaluation of proposals. The Govt. may award to other than the lowest priced Offeror. In the event that two or more offers are technically equivalent, the cost/price and delivery time will be primarily important. Total prices quoted must include ground freight charges from factory door to Miami, FL. Include estimated freight charges as a separate line item. Vendor may invoice the govt. for the vessel and the ACTUAL shipping charges to port as a separate line item. THIS VESSEL IS URGENTLY REQUIRED. VENDORS MUST FAX THEIR REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATIONS TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER AT 202-776-8775. All offers must be faxed to the Contracting Officer and arrive no later than the closing date of Noon E.S.T. on Dec.13, 1999. The requirements for the construction, inspection, sea trial and experience of the vendors are very strict and only those responsible offers will be considered by the Bureau***** Posted 12/03/99 (W-SN405537). (0337)

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