INL Colombia SOC-R Engines Transmissions Water Jets

The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Colombia is conducting market research to determine the degree of interest and capability to provide brand name Engines, Transmissions, and Water Jest for SOCR boats in support of the Colombian Navy to establish capable and effective maritime and riverine drug interdiction operations. 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 and 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. 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 requested 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 provide servers, storage, memory, switching, licensing, and installation services and technical support indicating that the vendor can perform the requirements as stated. 6. Examples of relevant past performance. 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, April 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST. Primary Point of Contact: Michele Coccovizzo Senior Contract Support Specialist contact@example.gov Scope Of Work INL Colombia requires a contractor to provide brand name Engines, Transmission, and Water Jets for SOCR boats as specified in the attached ANNEX A. All equipment must be brand name and new and vendor must be an authorized reseller of proposed equipment. Delivery If shipping from within the U.S., the provider will ensure proper delivery of all material from point of origin through delivery site at: Goldbelt Security, LLC 1567 NW 82ND AVE DORAL, FL 33126- Miami - United States POC: Mr. Richard Issa Phone Number: +1 (555) 000-0000 If shipping from within Colombia, the provider will ensure proper delivery of all material from point of origin through delivery site at: US Embassy Bogot Warehouse Calle 22B#32-62 Barrio Cundinamarca Bogot, Colombia The point of contact (POC) TBD Packaging and preservation shall be in accordance with best commercial practices to enable shipment to final destination, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Bogota warehouse without, repacking or incurring damage during shipment and handling. A detailed Inventory Sheet (Receiving and Inspection Report, DS-127) shall accompany each box. Simultaneously the original copy of the DS-127 shall be submitted upon delivery to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Partial delivery of equipment is acceptable if complete line items are bundled together. Inspection And Acceptance Inspection and Acceptance is at destination. The designated INL Bogota COR will inspect and accept at destination for the U.S. Government. The designated INL Bogota COR, in coordination with INL Bogota warehouse, will inspect and inventory all items in this SOW performing the following checks: Quantities Compliance with the required technical specifications Compliance with delivery requirements Physical condition of items upon delivery Only after the items are inventoried and if in compliance with the contract specifications, the U.S. Government will accept the items. The packing list for each shipment shall include at a minimum: description, brand name, part number, and quantities. Warranty The contractor shall provide unlimited warranty for defects in materials and manufacturing of engines, transmissions, and water jets for two (2) years after acceptance by the U.S. Government. All equipment shall have a valid warranty throughout Colombia. The contractor is responsible for all aspects of this requirement as follows: The Colombian Navy will send via email to the contractor a discrepancy or damage report, copy INL Bogota designated COR, indicating the damaged or inoperative items or issues presented upon operation of the equipment. Upon receipt of this report, the contractor shall, in coordination with INL Bogota designated COR, exercise warranty and deliver corrected items back to the Navy unit no later than forty-five (45) calendar days after the initial report. The corrected items shall meet the specification of Annex 2. Execution of this warranty clause shall be at no additional cost to the U.S. Government or the Colombian Navy. The contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the compliance of this warranty clause, to include necessary disassembly, assembly, materials, consumables, and shipping costs to return the warranted item back to full operational condition. Period of Performance The offeror must be able to make full delivery within 150 days of contract award or formal notification to proceed from the Contraction. A firm-fixed price, single award delivery order is being considered, with defined quantities of required commodities and services. In such case, no additional sums shall be payable on account of any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment, or labor, or because of the Contractor's failure to properly estimate or accurately predict these prices or difficulty of achieving the results required by this contract. Nor shall the delivery order price be adjusted on account of fluctuations in the currency exchange rates. Related travel cost would be reimbursed in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. All Contractor personnel assigned to this project may be subject to security screening by the US Embassy Regional Security Officer (RSO and/or Government of Colombia). In the event a contractor or subcontractor employee does not pass the required security screening, the contractor shall immediately provide a replacement at no additional cost to the Government. Delivery Points of Contact TBD