SAM #191NLE26N0037

Electronics Upgrade and Restoration for Four Apostle Safeboat Interceptors – U.S. State Department INL Nassau

This opportunity seeks vendors to upgrade and restore the electronics of four 41-foot Apostle Safeboat Interceptors for the Royal Bahamas Police Force Marine Unit, managed by the U.S. Department of State's INL office in Nassau, Bahamas. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) - U.S. Embassy Nassau, The Bahamas - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Garmin (marine electronics) - Flir (thermal cameras) - Standard (VHF radios) - KJM (antennas) - ACR (spotlights, strobe lights) - Whelen (light bars) - Seaview (mounts) - Optima (marine batteries) - Products Requested: - Garmin 12" touchscreen displays (8 units) - Garmin GPS24xd NMEA2000 GPS with heading sensor (4 units) - Garmin fantom 24XHD radome (4 units) - Garmin multi port network hub (4 units) - Garmin external card reader (4 units) - Garmin GMR1234xHD3 12KW 4' array radar (1 unit) - Flir M332B thermal camera (4 units, part number: Flir M332B) - Standard GX1850G VHF Radio (8 units) - KJM VHF antenna (8 units) - ACR RCL 100 spotlight (4 units) - Whelen light bar with control system (4 units) - ACR strobe light (4 units) - Seaview mount for radar, ACR, FLIR (4 units) - Custom Panel 60 inch x 18 inch (4 units) - Wireless Noise Canceling Communication headset system for marine use (4 units) - Replacement of hydraulic windshields to fixed windshields sized 5 feet x 3 feet (4 units) - Optima Blue Top Marine battery set (4 units) - Miscellaneous hardware (4 sets) - Labor to install equipment (4 boats) - Services Requested: - Training for 26 police students (4 days, 1 instructor) - Shipping and travel costs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must comply with export regulations and include warranties - Installation and operator/maintenance training required - Mandatory site visit for interested vendors - All work must be completed within 90 days of contract award - Custom panels and windshield replacements specified - Full technical requirements and vessel details provided in attachments

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Repair/Restoration of Four (4) 41-Foot Apostle Safeboat Interceptors | Nassau, Bahamas

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), through U.S. Embassy Nassau, Bahamas, is conducting market research to identify capable firms that can assess, repair, refurbish, and restore operational readiness for four (4) 41-foot Apostle Safeboat Interceptors located in Nassau, Bahamas. The host-nation end-user is the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), Marine Unit.

This is a Sources Sought Notice/RFI only, issued solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). This notice does not constitute a solicitation, and no contract award will result directly from this notice. The U.S. Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI.

Please refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice/RFI and draft Statement of Work (SOW) in their entirety for full details, including vessel serial numbers, technical requirements, submission instructions, and the required company response format.

MANDATORY SITE VISIT: A single, coordinated site visit is scheduled for June 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (local Nassau time). Location details will be provided to confirmed attendees only. A maximum of two (2) representatives per vendor are permitted. RSVP Deadline: June 10, 2026.

KEY DATES Site Visit RSVP Deadline: June 10, 2026 Mandatory Site Visit: June 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Nassau local time) Questions Due: July 1, 2026 RFI Responses Due: July 8, 2026, 4:00 PM (U.S. Eastern Time)

SUBMISSIONS AND QUESTIONS Submit all responses and questions via email to: Phylicia Johnson, INL Procurement Agent, U.S. Embassy Nassau Email: RitchieJohnsonPC@state.gov Phone: 1-242-424-0819 / 1-242-461-5291 Subject Line: RFI – Repair to Boats Electronics INL/Nassau

ELIGIBILITY NOTE To be eligible for award under any subsequent solicitation, respondents should be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and must not appear on the Excluded Parties list. Please review all attached documents in their entirety for additional details and requirements.

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