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19 -- FAST INTERCEPTOR BOAT SOL 0103-925133 DUE 021500 POC Ruth Porter, Contracting officer, Telefax number 202-776-8775 This is a cancellation notice of CBD Notice #419480. This notice reinstitutes CBD Notices Nos. 405537, 407227, and 408730. The original specifications and the additional information submitted to vendors under those three notices will be reinstituted with no changes. Vendors are encouraged to respond by fax to the Contracting Officer and request a copy of the solicitation. This is a small business setaside. Prior to award, the vendors will be requested to submit a small business certification to the Contracting Officer. 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. Requirements: 38' to 40' centerline length overall, beam of 9' minimum, 7,000 lbs net dry wt. 36" freeboard, 60 mph minimum top speed, 45 mph cruise speed on plane (minimum), fuel capacity sufficient to allow the vessel to have operating range of 600 miles. 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 profiel. 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 after award but prior to govt. acceptance of the vessel. VENDORS MUST BE CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN PRODUCING THE TYPE OF VESSEL REQUIRED AND HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN DOING SO. PLEASE BE ALERTED THAT THERE ARE EXTENSIVE DEMONSTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF ALL VENDORS WHOSE OFFERS ARE RATED INITIALLY TECHNICALLY SUFFICIENT AS THE FIRST STEP IN THE TECHNICAL EVALUATION PROCESS. THIS DEMONSTRATION REQUIREMENT INVOLVES TAKING A SAMPLE VESSEL OF THE TYPE OFFERED, OUT TO BE TESTED, WITH GOVT. PERSONNEL ABOARD, ON THE OPEN SEA. The Govt. will make an award to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Govt., ie. that which represents the Best Value to the Government, cost or price and other factors including time period after award which is required for delivery to the port Miami or time period ARO required before the vessel can be picked up by govt. personnel. 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 price Offeror. IN THE EVENT THAT TWO OR MORE OFFERS ARE TECHNICALLY EQUIVALENT, INCLUDING THE VESSEL'S PERFORMANCE DURING THE DEMONSTRATION REQUIREMENT, THE COST/PRICE AND DELIVERY TIME ARO WILL BE PRIMARILY IMPORTANT. If the vendor wishes to charge a freight cost, he may list that estimate as a separate line item in his cost proposal. THIS VESSEL IS URGENTLY REQUIRED. VENDORS MUST FAX THEIR REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER at 202-776-8775. Offers must arrive no later than the closing date of Noon E.S.T. on Feb. 15, 2000. All offers and changes arriving after that time and date will be considered late and will not be considered for award. Submit your offers in duplicate. Single copies of Videos, still pictures and drawings would be helpful. All responsible offers will be considered by the Bureau***** Posted 02/02/00 (W-SN420956). (0033)

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