INL/RM/MS, Department Of State, 2430 E Street NW, SA-44 South Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20520

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 and Notice #407227 dated 12/9/99. 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 clarifications 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. The Contracting Officer has received additional questions from certain vendors regarding this procurement. Answers which were obtained from American Embassy, Bahamas, N.A.S., are supplied here: 1. Under section "Engines" reference is made to "All hydraulic steering with twin pumps". This should read all hydraulic steering with twin rams. 2. Under section "Electrical system" reference is made to "Battery charger isolator". Answer -- a battery charger to charge all 4 batteries is required. 3. Under the section "Instrumentation", reference is made to low oil pressure. This should read low oil level instead. Also this section goes on to say engine oil temp gauge, engine oil pressure gauge, low oil pressure alarms, audio and visual. This should say oil level instead of oil presssure. Will the GPS Chart Plotter, depth sounder, compass, and marine VHF radio be GFE? Answer -- All these items must be provided for and included in the final product by the vendor. With regard to specific bid instructions. Offers may be faxed to the Contracting Officer at the telefax number noted above. Some vendors would like to submit hard copies and videos and drawings/pictures will also be accepted. If possible, it will be helpful to submit two copies of the documents, including still pictures and drawings. These packages may be sent by fast mail to the street address noted above and to the attention of Ruth Porter, Contracting Officer. Correction is hereby made in the building number. Please change SA-44 to SA-4 and add Room #122. Duplicates of videos are not needed. All responsible offers will be considered***** Posted 12/15/99 (W-SN408730). (0349)

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