SAM #70Z02326R93280004

USCG Procurement of Homeland Security Cutter-Light Icebreaker (HSC-L) Vessels and Systems

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking proposals for a multi-year Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to design, build, and deliver up to seven Homeland Security Cutter-Light Icebreaker (HSC-L) vessels, along with associated equipment, technical data, training, and support services. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Department of Homeland Security - HQ Contract Operations (CG-9123), HSC Contracting Office - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Caterpillar (CAT) – main diesel engines and generators - ZF – propulsion reduction gears - Michigan Wheel – propellers - Marioff – water mist fire suppression system - RayMarine – navigation and AIS systems - Motorola – tactical radio systems - Appleton Marine – knuckle boom crane - Trimble – GNSS heading receiver - Warn – cross deck winches - Fortress – anchor system - Burchell – tie down fittings - Products/Services Requested: - Up to 7 HSC-L vessels, each with a 30-year service life, designed for icebreaking, buoy tending, and law enforcement - Major equipment and systems: - 2 x CAT C18 main diesel engines (670 BHP each) - 2 x CAT 4.4/C4.4 diesel generators (65 kW each) - 2 x ZF W3350 reduction gears - 2 x Michigan Wheel Work Horse 4 propellers - Marioff MAU150 water mist fire suppression - RayMarine SINS2 navigation suite and AIS5000 transponder - Motorola APX-8500 tactical radio - Appleton Marine Knuckle Boom KB20-21 crane (4,500 lbs capacity) - Trimble MPS566 GNSS receiver - Warn DC3000 cross deck winches - Fortress FX-55 anchor system - Burchell Type 14 Inconel tie down fittings - Additional items: technical data packages, crew training, deep insurance spares, operational test support, vessel transport, special studies, capital expenditures, and display models - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessels must meet USCG technical and operational standards, including standardized navigation and communication systems - Emphasis on human factors, safety, noise/vibration control, and cybersecurity compliance - Buoy crane must meet API 2C specification and have a 3-year service history - Factory and first article testing required for major systems - Warranty coverage up to five years for certain components - Delivery of the lead vessel within 900 days of contract award; follow-on vessels at 180-day intervals - Minimum guarantee of four vessels, with a maximum ceiling set at award - Five annual ordering periods with economic price adjustments for materials

Description

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 70Z02326R93280004 for the Homeland Security Cutter - Light Icebreaker (HSC-L) acquisition.

The Government intends to award an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the design, production, testing, delivery, and related supplies and services for HSC-L vessels in accordance with the solicitation.

This solicitation uses a two-phase advisory down-select process. Phase 1 proposals are due by the date and time stated in this notice and the solicitation. Following Phase 1 evaluations, the Government intends to issue advisory down-select notices to offerors in accordance with Section L of the solicitation. Phase 2 proposal due dates will be included in a subsequent solicitation amendment.

Offerors shall review and comply with all requirements, instructions, terms, conditions, provisions, clauses, and attachments included in the solicitation. The complete solicitation, including the SF-33, Sections B through M, and all applicable attachments, is provided below under the Attachments/Links section of this notice.

All questions and proposal submissions shall be made in accordance with the instructions provided in the solicitation.

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