Sources Sought : 19INLE24I0032 Ecuador Boats (PCS: 2210, NAICS: 423860) Background: The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) leads the U.S. Department of State’s (DOS) anticrime and counter-narcotics efforts. INL’s mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States, its citizens, and partner nations by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. INL supports our partner nations’ efforts to stabilize and strengthen their security institutions to build a global security capacity for combating drug trafficking and other transnational crimes such as money laundering and criminal gangs. INL also helps strengthening justice sector institutions, which fosters promotion of good governance and respect for human rights. INL Ecuador and Ecuadorian Navy have worked to identify and prioritize necessary resources to develop capabilities and conduct operations in the Gulf of Guayaquil. Providing four (4) new and modern interceptor vessels for the Ecuadorian Coast Guard (COGUAR) is essential to upgrade Ecuador’s capacity to counter narcotrafficking flow including drug shipments bound to the United States. This Sources Sought notice is issued for planning purpose only, and does NOT constitute a solicitation for proposals, offers, bids, and/or quotes. This is not an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation, or confirmation that the Government will contract for the items contained in the Sources Sought, nor is any commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract implied. Responses to this notice will assist the Government in identifying potential sources in determining if a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZone), or Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside of the solicitation is appropriate, and in determining whether this approach to securing contracting support is practicable. The government also seeks input from industry as to reasonable delivery timelines for the procurement and what type of vessels are available to meet the technical requirements. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Sources Sought. Responses to this notice will not be returned. The following information is required in this RFI/Sources Sought: 1. Company name, point of contact, phone number, and address; 2. UEI Number and CAGE Code; 3. Interest in nature of participation [e.g., prime contractor, teaming partner, primary subcontractor]; 4. SDVOSB/HUBZONE/8(a)/WOSB certification; 5. Statement of capabilities in providing the required vessels as stated in the Statement of Work; 6. Examples of relevant past performance; 7. Reasonable expectations for delivery timelines 8. Details on the manufacturer’s warrantees on the equipment; 8. Questions, clarifications and/or recommendations to INL to inform a subsequent Notice of Funding Opportunity. Interested contractors may provide the above information via e-mail to the addresses listed below. Information submitted must be in sufficient detail as to allow for a thorough government review of firm's interest and capabilities. This information is due no later than Friday, August 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. Primary Point of Contact: Michele Coccovizzo Senior Contract Support Specialist
[email protected] TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The four (4) new interceptor vessels should be similar or exceed the technical specifications of a Polyester Reinforced with Fiber Glass maritime patrol and interdiction boat – equivalent to Eduardoño P320 and P380. (See attached draft Statement of Work for complete listing and technical specifications.) DELIVERY (SHIPPING AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS) Delivery Date Estimated delivery time for this request is six (6) months after purchase order is awarded. Please refer to Section 4 for further detail. Delivery Place Base del Comando de Guardacostas (COGUAR) Av. 25 de Julio – Vía Puerto Marítimo Guayaquil, Ecuador. Delivery place will be defined by the government depending on their operational needs at time of delivery. Shipping Instructions The items being acquired will be delivered to the ultimate destination: Guayaquil, Ecuador. (INCOTERM DDP -Delivered Duty Paid- final destination Guayaquil-Ecuador) When the order is ready for shipment, please contact Hernan M. Salazar and Ma. Gabriela Romero for shipping and delivery instructions: TBD PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK FOR ADDITION INFORMATION