TRASH SKIMMER

Solicitation Number: N00024-21-R-2285

Agency: Department of the Navy

Office: Naval Sea Systems Command

Location: NAVSEA HQ

Synopsis:

DISCLOSURE:

This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This RFI is for informational planning purposes and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract, or order for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, supply or service. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties' expense.

This RFI is open to all interested parties both foreign and domestic.  Should an RFP for production be issued, boat designs which originate outside the U.S. are permitted as long as the prime contractor can meet all domestic United States manufacturing and solicitation requirements. 

Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative because of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. Specific responses to the approaches will not disqualify or have an impact on participation and evaluation on future solicitations. No specific information is required in response to this RFI; however, interested parties may respond and indicate interest as desired.

PURPOSE:

The overall objective of this RFI is to provide industry and interested parties with information that will assist in the understanding of current technical requirements for a potential Trash Skimmer. No specific information is required in response to this RFI; however, interested parties may respond and indicate interest as desired.

The Navy plans to award a contract in FY22 for an estimated one boat, to be delivered to Annapolis, MD.  The Navy is interested in existing boats or a new build.

The notional schedule listed below is provided for planning purposes only. The Government is not obligated to pursue this schedule or a future solicitation because of this RFI.

1. Release final RFP 1st QTR FY22.
2. Anticipated award 3rd QTR FY22.

DESCRIPTION:

The boat will primarily be used to fill a requirement to collect flotsam and jetsam from the mooring basins at NSA Annapolis and U.S. Naval Academy

The Boat will be operated within the protected environment of Annapolis, MD only.

General Characteristics

• Hull Material: Aluminum
• Length: Not to exceed 25’ from transom to bow (engine excluded)
• Beam range: 8’6” to 10’
• Maximum Draft: 5’ max at full load
• Height: Waterline to highest point on vessel not to exceed 12’
• Speed: trash collecting 1-2 knots, 5 knots cruise, 8 knots sprint
• Center console with metal canopy
• Bench seating for two at console with storage underneath
• Litter basket for collecting trash and debris
• One (1) Marine Band VHF radio
• Navigation System; depth sounder, GPS, chart plotter
• Heavy-duty D section marine rubber protective fender
• Wheeled fenders on all sides
• Trailer
• Propulsion System: Two (2) 25 Hp Mercury EFI four stroke engines

RESPONSES & SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION:

Interested parties are free to submit any information that may assist the Navy in its market research.

Interested sources are encouraged to submit a capability summary that does not exceed five (5) pages in length.  Submission in PDF format is desired.  Drawings sized to 8.5”x11” or 11”x17”. All other documentation sized to 8.5”x11”.

The following information is requested (Please use as a checklist):

1. Provide company contact information.
   1. Name
   2. Position/Title
   3. Email Address
   4. Telephone Number
2. Provide location of company production facilities, if applicable.
3. Please state capability to build the Trash Skimmer
4. Identify alternative contracting approaches, if any, which would benefit industry.  If none, please state “none”.
5. Provide any technical concerns of the configuration of Trash Skimmer. If none, please state “none”.
6. Provide a description of the company’s relevant experience. If applicable, identify the number of delivered vessels, dates delivered, and customer.
7. Describe facility production capacity (e.g. estimate on total construction time for each Trash Skimmer; and how many Trash Skimmer boats can be built per year).
8. Provide any significant maintenance history (replacement/overhaul of major equipment, hull, electrical, etc.) of candidate boat.
9. State any known maintenance required.
10. Please state location of vessel and expected cost to provide “as-is” and cost of any required upgrades/maintenance to meet the requirements of this Request.
11. State the age of the vessel.
12. Indicate if the boat has ever been used in official government service in any capacity.
13. Provide the approximate price for:
    1. Candidate vessel.
    2. Technical Manuals & Other Data.
    3. Shipping to Annapolis, MD
14. General description of the company
    1. Small Business (Y/N)
    2. HUB Zone small business (Y/N)
    3. 8a (Y/N)
    4. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (Y/N)
    5. Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) (Y/N)
    6. Women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns eligible (Y/N)
    7. Provide GSA schedule, if applicable.  The Navy is considering placing an order for these boats off the GSA schedule, therefore please also include:
       1.  A discussion of any Navy requirements for the Marine Mammal that may not be part of the GSA contract.
       2.  Identify any issues with issuing this contract on GSA (if none, please state “none”).

Respondents are responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response.  The Government will not be liable for, or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly marked and clearly identified.  Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive and will not be shared outside of Government activities and agencies without the permission of the provider.  Please do not provide classified information or use the marking “CONFIDENTIAL” as this marking is considered classified by the Government which would require special handling of the information.

Defense and commercial contractors, including small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and woman-owned small businesses are encouraged to monitor FBO for updates and to participate in any future solicitation, if one is issued.

This RFI is the continuation of market research under Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and is not a RFP.  Questions or comments and submissions regarding the intended procurement plan or the draft requirements may be directed to: Maureen Barlow, Contracting Officer – NAVSEA 02 ([email protected]), Tammy Ryman, Contracting Specialist – NAVSEA 02 ([email protected]) or Matt Warncke, Assistant Program Manager – PEO Ships/PMS 325G ([email protected]).

Responses are requested by 2:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, Feb 20, 2021.