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19 -- FAST INTERCEPTOR BOAT SOL 0103-925133 DUE 122099 POC Ruth Porter, Contracting Officer FAX 202-776-8775 This is an addendum to Notice #405537 dated 12/3/99. 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 who have not already requested a copy of the complete specifications, must do so from the Contracting Officer at fax 202-776-8775, as well as additional clarifictions which for want of space are not included here. This additional information is being supplied to all interested vendors in order to assist them in preparing their offers. 1. THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS NOTICE IS HEREBY EXTENDED TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1999. 2. The Contracting Officer has received certain questions from interested vendors regarding this procurement for a Fast Boat for the NAS, American Embassy, Bahamas. The questions were supplied to the Project Office, NAS, Bahamas by the CO in writing and that office responded with written answers as follows: -- What is the required delivery date for this vessel? March 1, 1999. -- Who is required to furnish the instrumentation for the vessel? All instrumentation must be supplied and installed by the vendor. -- What kind of fuel system is required for the vessel? Standard steel or aluminum will be acceptable only. -- Provide clarification concerning the required sea trial for the vessel which is addressed in the specifications. The sea trial will be as described in the specifications. It will be an actual demonstration of the vessel which is being purchased, and will take place under open sea conditions. The trial will take place after award of the contract, but before payment is made to the vendor. The Govt. is aware that payment cannot be delayed and will therefore be ready almost immediately to conduct this sea trial after receipt of the delivery of the vessel. —Explain the demonstration requirement for the vessel. Vendors will be asked to demonstrate either the model being offered/requested by the Govt., or a similar vessel constructed by the vendor. Demonstrations and results of this will be part of the overall technical evaluation and will be requested of all vendors/Offerors whose offers are rated technically sufficient by NAS, American Embassy, Bahamas. NOTE ONCE AGAIN: The award will be made based upon Best Value for the Government with technical factors more important than cost/price. The Government is not required to accept the lowest cost/price but will award to the vendor whose total package including,(overall factors as spelled out in the specifications) and delivery time required, as well as cost/price best meets the requirements of the Government in this case. Now with regard to the extensive requirements in the specifications which are spelled out under the headings:INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS, DEMONSTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS, AND SITE INSPECTION,YOU MUST NOW FAX THE CONTRACTING OFFICER, RUTH PORTER, AT FAX 202-776-8775 TO OBTAIN THESE ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATIONS***** Posted 12/09/99 (W-SN407227). (0343)

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