Request for Information Cutter Boat Long Range Interceptor III (CB-LRI III)

27 Nov 2019 Update: Added a copy of the report "USCG Safe Operating Envelope Full-Scale Trials Results" (attachment 4) which describes the safe operating envelope determined for the fourth generation Over-the-Horizon cutter boat and second generation Long Range Interceptor. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is looking for additional information in preparation for a third generation Long Range Interceptor Cutter Boat (CB-LRI III) acquisition. The CB-LRI III is a standard configuration boat capable of performing missions that require the projection of USCG capabilities beyond the parent cutter. Missions will be performed throughout a spectrum of climates, weather conditions, sea states, and at all hours, day and night. The contract scope is anticipated to purchase 15 boats over a 5 year period. The acquisition strategy is anticipated to consist of paper proposal evaluation with a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity award to a single offeror. Approximate CB-LRI III Characteristics: Note: All sea states (SS) cited using the Bretschneider Wave Spectrum. Max Length: 33.5 feet (maximum extreme dimensions) Max Beam: 10 feet 10 inches (maximum extreme dimensions) Max Weight: 15500 (objective) / 18500 (threshold) lbs. (full fuel/ liquids, outfit. No crew, passengers or cargo)Max Height: 13 feet and 2 inches (on trailer, mast down) Comms: HF, VHF/UHF/700/800, AIS, Crew Communication Navigation: Scalable Integrated Navigation System-2 with radar Seating: Shock Mitigating for six, designated seating for six additional passengers Stability: ISO 12217 (2015) Structure: ISO 12215 (2019) Propulsion: Twin Diesel Engine with Waterjet propulsion Top Speed (SS 1): 35 (threshold) / 42 (objective) knots Mid-State Speed (SS 3): 25 (threshold) / 30 (objective) knots Survivability: Prevent capsizing and remain afloat through SS5 (13.1 ft). Deployability: Be launched, operated and recovered, through mid-SS5 (11 ft). Range: 150 nautical miles (with 10% fuel reserve) Interface: Stern Notch, Dual Point Lift Cabin Type: Fully enclosed (for the 6 shock mitigating seats only) *See Question 14 HVAC: Electric Heating and Air Conditioning *See Question 19 Planned Sequence of Events: Request for Proposal released resulting in written proposal submission. Written proposals evaluated with selection of a single offeror. One boat ordered and delivered for use in a 4-6 month operational test and evaluation, production is stopped. Results from the operational test and evaluation generate minor modifications that are incorporated prior to restarting production. Production restarts at approximately 2 boats per year in the first year of regular production, growing to 4-6 boats per year by the second or third year of production. Areas of Coast Guard emphasis: Sealing/water ingress prevention/protection: seals, gaskets, hatches, electrical, electronic. Equipment access for maintenance. Minimization of hull appendages that could be damaged during stern ramp recovery. Seakeeping performance. Maintainability. Reliability predictors. Respondents interested in providing a response to this RFI should address the questions in the excel attachment. Feel free to provide comments, questions and/or recommendations. The USCG will use support contractors to assist with the USCG's review of the information submitted. If, in your response, you are submitting proprietary data contact the Contracting Officer ahead of the response date if you wish to enter into a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) with the USCG's support contractor. Ensure your proprietary data, if submitted, is marked accordingly. Submit RFI responses to CG-9123boatbuy@uscg.mil by the response date. The USCG Boat Acquisition Program will provide a short presentation as part of the USCG Boat Program Acquisition's - Think Tank' Presentation at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans, Louisiana, from 10:00-11:00 AM on Friday, December 06, 2019. The program's presentation will provide information on the CB-LRI III boat acquisition planning and will answer questions related to this RFI. Information provided in the presentation will be made available on the Program's public website: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Acquisitions-CG-9/Programs/Surface-Programs/Cutter-Boats/ This special notice is for market research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to award a contract from responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by interested parties is strictly voluntary and no monetary compensation will be provided.