Marine Vessel/Crew Boat for DHS PIADC

The United States Department of Homeland Security Office of Procurement Operations, acting on behalf of the Directorate of Science and Technology Plum Island Animal Disease Center, issued solicitation HSHQPD-15-R-00001 for a firm-fixed-price contract to design and build a new marine ferry. This aluminum-hulled mono-hull vessel, categorized as a commercial item under NAICS code 336611, is intended for the transport of passengers, freight, and vehicles within the waters of Gardiner's Bay and Eastern Long Island Sound. The vessel must comply with United States Coast Guard requirements and Code of Federal Regulations Title 46, Subchapter T for small passenger vessels under 100 gross tons. This procurement is a 100 percent small business set-aside. The solicitation process included detailed requirements for vessel performance and construction, as well as the use of past performance questionnaires for contractor evaluation. Key administrative updates via amendments extended the proposal deadline to April 13, 2015, and clarified that while a performance bond is required from the successful offeror within 45 days of award or before work begins, no payment bond is necessary. The contract also involves the integration of government-furnished equipment and strict adherence to specific design requirements to ensure operational suitability for the Plum Island Animal Disease Center.