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Sole Source Hull Repair and Equipment Replacement for SAFEBOAT 33’ Vessel in Saint Vincent

This opportunity involves hull repair and equipment replacement for a SAFEBOAT 33’ vessel supporting the Caribbean Security Basin Initiative (CBSI) Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT) and the SVG Coast Guard in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. - Sole source procurement to SAFE Boats International due to exclusive patent rights for foam stabilized watercraft - Services required: hull repair, welding, air testing, and reinstallation of collar system - Equipment required: Performance Wings Below Collars (Part No: 128506-01, Qty: 1), new equipment only with manufacturer warranty - Place of performance: SVG Coast Guard, Calliaqua Base, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Contracting office: Regional Contracting Office (RCO) Miami, 410th Contracting Support Brigade, US Southern Command - Interested parties must demonstrate qualifications and active SAM registration, but only SAFE Boats International is eligible due to patent restrictions - Supports operational readiness for the vessel under the CBSI TAFT program

Description

The 410th Contracting Support Brigade, Regional Contracting Office (RCO) Miami, intends to award sole source purchase order to SAFE Boats International. This decision is based on market research conducted and previous acquisition. SAFE Boats International is the exclusive patent holder of U.S. Patents 5,282,436, 5,647,297 and 5,870,965. all of which pertain to foam stabilized watercraft. No other manufacturer can legally Produce a foam stabilized watercraft with the same properties as a SAFE Boat.

 In accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), this requirement will be sole sourced to SAFE Boats International Saint Vincent, as it is the only source reasonably available to fulfill the current requirements of USSOUTHCOM.

This notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotations. However, businesses that believe they possess the qualifications to repair the SAFEBOAT 33’ Hull may submit written evidence of their capabilities to sandra.jeanlouis.civ@mail.mil by no later than 09:00 AM EST on 20 May 2026. A justification for limited competition has been submitted and is included in the contract file. Interested parties should provide detailed documentation that demonstrates their ability to meet the specified requirements, including proof of active SAM registration. Ultimately, the decision to proceed with a sole-source award to SAFE Boats International, located in Saint Vincent, is at the sole discretion of the Government.

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