INL/Bahamas Electronics Marine for SafeBoats

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs through U.S. Embassy Nassau, Bahamas, is conducting market research under a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information to identify qualified contractors capable of assessing, repairing, refurbishing, and restoring the operational readiness of four 41-foot Apostle Safeboat Interceptors owned by the Royal Bahamas Police Force Marine Unit. This effort is purely for acquisition planning purposes under FAR 15.201(e) and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of a future contract award. Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and not appear on the Excluded Parties list to be eligible for any future award. The work will involve installing new electronic systems including Garmin touchscreen displays, GPS sensors, radomes, network hubs, FLIR thermal cameras, VHF radios, spotlight systems, and other marine equipment, along with replacing hydraulic windshields with fixed ones and installing marine batteries. All equipment must be brand new, not refurbished, and delivered in compliance with ISPM 15 wood packaging standards and marked as “Diplomatic Cargo.” The contractor must provide full installation labor, operator manuals in English, certificates of origin, warranty documentation, pre-delivery and post-installation testing reports, and a 30-day operational validation period before final acceptance. Payment is contingent upon satisfactory inspection by the U.S. Government at the designated locations in Grand Bahama, Nassau, and Exuma. The contract type for any subsequent award will be Firm Fixed-Price, with all costs including shipping, transportation, customs clearance, local handling, insurance, export compliance, travel, and per diem included in the price, which is FOB Destination in The Bahamas. Contractors must comply strictly with the Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and obtain all required export licenses or demonstrate existing compliance capabilities. Vendors must either be registered to do business in The Bahamas or partner with a local entity to provide ongoing maintenance, warranty, and parts support across the islands. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 17, 2026, in Nassau, with RSVP required by June 10, 2026, and limited to two representatives per vendor. Questions regarding the requirement are due by July 1, 2026, and final responses must be submitted via email to the INL Procurement Agent by July 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern