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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage, AK has a requirement for a commercial item or service. This combined synopsis/solicitation is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 (as supplemented with additional information included in this notice). This posting will be referred to under Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number 140F0720Q0025. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A written solicitation will be issued and attached to this posting for reference only. This RFQ falls under procedures in FAR Parts 12 and 13. This document incorporates provisions and clauses updated by way of the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-05, effective June 5, 2020. This requirement is set aside for small businesses. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 336612, Boat Building and the business size standard is 1,000 Employees. This announcement constitutes the Government's only official notice of this procurement. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this synopsis.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting quotes to purchase a boat with the following specifications:
Background:
FWS-Migratory Bird Management (Alaska Region) must update its watercraft and is replacing its fleet of Revenge-25 Boston Whaler survey vessels used for marine bird and mammal surveys in the Gulf of Alaska. The boat replacement boat must have a forward berth (a.k.a., cuddy cabin) for carrying necessary safety gear, tools, and parts. The boat will be used in Prince William Sound, Alaska, so must be a ¿blue water boat¿ which is designed for rougher seas, longer trips, has large fuel tanks and heavier displacement.
Minimum Requirements/Specifications:
Year: 2005 or newer
Hull shape: single or double (catamaran)
Hull material: Fiberglass
Hull length: no less than 24 feet and no greater than 29 feet
Cabin & Berth: Enclosed cabin with V-Berth able to sleep 2+ adults
Engines: Total power = 300 HP; new or lightly used (less than 1,600 hours of use per engine); twin (two), 4-stroke gas outboard 150 Horsepower engine (Honda BF150 or equal)
Fuel capacity: 150 gallons or greater
Electronics: Compass, marine GPS chartplotter, depthsounder, marine transducer, marine radome antenna, and marine VHF radio and antenna
Inside equipment: Electric bilge pump
Trailer: Saltwater trailer with tandem axle and spare tire
Vessel inspection: Vessel must have a marine survey for inspection of major components, including the outboard engines, bilge (inside of boat¿s hull), steering system, electrical systems, fuel tank(s), exterior hull, and sea trail (test drive) confirming function of engines and electrical system.
Buyer inspection: Vessel must have buyer¿s inspection, including compression test of engines, electronics testing, and hull inspection
Trailer inspection: Trailer must have mechanical inspection of lights, brakes, wheel hub and bearings, coupler, and tires
Warranties: Seller must include a six (6) month service warranty for: (1) structural integrity of the vessel (hull, deck, bulkheads, and stringers), (2) Blister and/or Gel Coat, (3) outboard engines, and (4) steering helm and engine hydraulic system
VENDOR SHALL QUOTE A BOAT THAT MEETS OUR MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS THAT THEY FEEL WOULD MEET OUR REQUIREMENT. NO PARTICULAR BOAT IS BEING REQUESTED.
VENDOR SHALL SHOW PRICE OF BOAT, TRAILER, MOTORS AND SHIPPING TO DESTINATION SEPARATELY ON THEIR QUOTE.
Delivery: Vessel and trailer will be delivered to --- FWS Sand Lake Warehouse, 6000 Sand Lake Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502 (contact POC to schedule delivery time; information provided upon contract award) NLT 31 July 2020 (vendor shall provide when they can guarantee delivery)
The basis for award is Best Value to the government.
Organization to be supported:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Migratory Birds Management.
Anchorage AK 99503
Please submit your quote on the attached SF-1449 or company letterhead with all pertinent point of contact information including SAM, Cage Code, DUNS No., and business size/type. In addition, your proposal should provide unit price and total price. No formal format is required as this is a combined synopsis/request for proposal solicitation. Offers must be received by 5:00 pm Eastern Time, 07/21/2020. Quotes shall be emailed to: tina_baker@fws.gov.
Questions may be asked until: 9 Jul 2020
Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in the Internet Payment Platform (IPP) DOI Electronic Invoicing instructions, and all clauses in the attached solicitation documentation.
The full text of any solicitation provision or clause referenced herein may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.
In order to have a quote considered, all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov) as an active vendor by the closing date of this solicitation. Quotes received from firms not registered in SAM by award date will not be considered.
Additional document information and attachments can be accessed at the FedConnect link under the (Additional Info) heading. Click (Public Opportunities) and search by using the reference number 140F0720Q0025 to find any documents related to this requirement.
All questions regarding the subject synopsis/solicitation shall be directed to the attention of Tina Baker via email: tina_baker@fws.gov or telephone: (907) 786-3341.
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