DES Airboat service and repair

DES Airboat Repair U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Wainwright, Alaska The 413TH CSB, Regional Contracting Office-Alaska (RCO-AK) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research (FAR Part 10) to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for Airboat repair for the DES on Fort Wainwright, Alaska (FWA). The intent is to procure these services on a competitive basis with small businesses. Potential Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to conduct business with the Federal Government. The registration process is free, but does take time and effort on behalf of a firm to complete. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the contractor's facilities. The contractor shall perform all functions of this contract off installation except delivery and demonstration PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The estimated period of performance is 60 days after award of contact. CONTRACT TYPE The contract type is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed-Price, Requirements contract. PROGRAM BACKGROUND The 413th Contracting Support Brigade, Regional Contracting Office-Alaska (RCO-AK) is seeking responsible sources to provide all labor, fittings, equipment, components, mounts, devices, accessories, transportation, and storage as required to perform all work in accordance with these specifications, commercial practices and industry standards. beta.SAM.gov Page 2 of 6 https://beta.sam.gov/opp/1b13cc57a38e4401b9946647fe2b0563/review 8/26/2020 The scope of the work includes the procurement of parts, repair, and modification to a Department of Emergency Services (DES) airboat and airboat components. Services shall be performed in accordance with local, state, and federal law, policy and procedures. This contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price type contract. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code contemplated for this service is 336999, watercraft manufacturing. The SB size standard for this code is 1,000 employees, however respondents may identify other potential NAICS codes and the reasoning to support the recommendation. The vendor will be required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). REQUIRED CAPABILITIES 1. Basic Services. Contractor will procure and install a new airboat motor, build or procure and install a new crew cabin configuration in the DES Police Departments airboat. The motor and subsequent equipment listed below are required to operate the boat and will be purchased and replaced by installation, by the contractor to ensure the safe and secure operation of the watercraft. The operations include standard boating capabilities found in industry standards https://www.uscgboating.org/regulations/builders-handbook-downloads.php of like item used for the purpose of law enforcements mission of conducting patrol, search and rescue, recovery operations, accident investigation and wildlife game management in areas only accessible by airboat. The motor will be capable of meeting current motor specifications of a LS3 6.0 Levitator or equal. The motor cooling components will match the replacement motor to ensure performance metrics are met. Headers will be added to the motor to improve performance and assist in reducing potential damage during high tempo operations. Components List: a) Procure and install new throttle cable, that will be replaced to ensure proper linkages and length are met. b) Procure or Build new seat stand and crew cab on airboat that includes the purchase and installation of (2) two high back adjustable seats for front and a (3) three-man bench seat for back. Seat material will be used as outlined in industry standards. Material will be sufficient enough to prevent basic wear and tear of crewmembers using the equipment. c) Procure and install a new full set of new gauges with hour meter, rocker switches for lights, bilge pump, windshield wipers, defroster fans, (3) three LED police light bars and a rotational mounted search light. All items will have some type of light indicator that it is in the on position that does not cause operator (driver) impairment while operating at night. d) Procure and install a new high output heater capable of keeping occupants warm throughout the winter months of Alaskan temperatures. For calculation purposes, the occupants will be wearing standard cold weather gear used during winter months down too light jackets for rain that is found in local businesses to include gloves. e) Procure and install a new steering cable capable of operating the airboat in accordance with the industry and equipment on the airboat. f) Procure or build new motor mounts to secure motor to that enables the crewmembers to perform basic maintenance (checking fluids, belts, blades and other like items). g) Demonstrate that the boat is fully functional and is capable of meeting the scope of work by providing or demonstrating to the Police department that the airboat meets operational needs (test drive). Demonstration requirements: a) All components have been provided and visually verified by conducting a complete walk around and on/in the airboat. A checklist will be provided that is signed by both parties. b) All electrical and communications on the airboat will be tested and validated by department. c) A demonstration of airboat capability will be conducted by the contractor taking police department crewmembers for a test drive. d) After complete acceptance the contractor will provide a delivery document (statement) that will be signed by the authorized government contract (COR) representative. This statement is all cut sheets, warranty documents, and a list of any component that has or comes with a warranty and the warranty time frame that begins upon acceptance and completion of the contract.