Solicitation Notice: 191NLE25Q0048 - New Interceptor Boats for the Ecuadorian Coast Guard (COGUAR)
UPDATED TO INCLUDE APPROVED JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (JOFOC). THIS IS A BRAND NAME ONLY SOLICITATION. ALSO EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO 12:00 PM EST, AUGUST 1, 2025.
(PCS: 1925; NAICS: 336612)
Background:
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) leads the U.S. Department of State’s (DOS) anticrime and counter-narcotics efforts. INL’s mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States, its citizens, and partner nations by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. INL supports our partner nations’ efforts to stabilize and strengthen their security institutions to build a global security capacity for combating drug trafficking and other transnational crimes such as money laundering and criminal gangs.
The Ecuadorian Navy provides defense and security in all jurisdictional maritime spaces; develop maritime control capabilities; and contribute to the defense of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security. The Ecuadorian Coast Guard (COGUAR) falls under the Navy. Its mission is to control maritime activities in Ecuador and is considered maritime police.
The following minimum information is requested to be included in offeror’s response to this solicitation (Please see Statement of Work for additional details and required information:
1. Company name, point of contact, phone number, and address;
2. UEI Number and CAGE Code;
3. Interest in nature of participation [e.g., prime contractor, teaming partner, primary subcontractor];
4. SDVOSB/HUBZONE/8(a)/WOSB certification for NAICS, if applicable;
5. Detailed quote with full specifications and all amounts in US Dollars, including all costs associated with shipping, assembly, and any other tasks as indicated in the SOW;
6. Three examples of relevant and recent (with last three years) past performance;
7. Any relevant information that would assist the government in the evaluation of proposals/quotes.
Interested contractors may provide the above information along with their respective quote/proposal via e-mail to the addresses listed below. This information is due no later than Monday, July 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST.
Questions/Clarifications shall be accepted until 12:00 PM Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Primary Point of Contact:
Michele Coccovizzo
Senior Contract Support Specialist
CoccovizzoML@state.gov
Secondary Point of Contact
Mohan Krishnakumar
Contracting Officer
krishnakumarM@state.gov
Scope Of Work
INL Quito Ecuador has determined the need to provide four (4) new and modern interceptor boats for the COGUAR as an essential upgrade to the Ecuadorian Navy’s capacity to exercise its core missions. This is a Brand Name Only requirement.
The four (4) new interceptor boats should meet or or exceed the technical specifications of the Polyester Reinforced Fiber Glass maritime patrol and interdiction boats – Brand Name Eduardoño. Two (2) Military Patrol Boats 320 (ref. E32B-MIL) and two (2) Military Patrol Boats 380 (ref. E38B-MIL). Refer to APPENDIX A for detailed information and minimum technical specifications of each boat.
All materials, equipment, and accessories of each boat shall be new, unopened, and must meet or exceed the specifications detailed.
Refurbished, used, or recycled materials, boats, equipment, or accessories are not acceptable.
Delivery
The vendor is responsible for the appropriate packing and safeguarding of each boat for delivery, including all items listed in the attached APPENDIX A as well as all the technical and operator’s manuals, checklists to properly operate the boats.
The vendor is required to deliver the boats, equipment, and accessories in fully operational condition and at the delivery place specified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
The technical packing of each boat must include but is not limited to the following:
- Disconnect batteries from the electrical system.
- Secure loose gear to prevent shifting during shipment.
- Secure the boat to a trailer.
- Secure equipment such engines, lights, etc. as necessary to prevent movement during shipment.
- Remove flammable liquids if required to comply with transportation requirements.
- Lower radome and antennas in the stowed position.
- Ensure no more than 10 gallons of fuel remains in the tanks.
- Place boat cabin keys in a secure protected compartment.
- Use protective shrink wrap to cover the boat down to collar and outboard engines.
The vendor shall ensure that all items are prepared for safe shipment and include all necessary export approvals, required material data safety sheet, licenses, and customs paperwork.
The vendor shall notify the INL designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR) no later than 30 calendar days before the boats are ready for delivery so INL can coordinate inspections and acceptance.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical assembling and put into operation of each power boat and onboard equipment is responsibility of the vendor.
The vendor shall cover all expenses of its technical personnel/staff, traveling to the delivery location where they will perform all necessary work to complete unpacking, OEM technical assembling, and putting into operation each boat. The contractor shall provide all necessary tools, devices or machines needed for its technical personnel to perform OEM technical assembling of each boat. The vendor is also responsible to provide all qualified personnel required to lower the boats into the water and ensure the boats are fully operational.
Delivery Date
Vendor must deliver the four (4) boats no later than twelve (12) months after purchase order is awarded. Please refer to Section 4 of the SOW for further details.
Inspection and Acceptance
Interim Factory Inspection:
Once the boats construction has been completed, designated INL COR will perform an interim inspection at the factory prior shipment. The intent of this inspection is to identify any defects or problems at the factory and allow the vendor to address and correct any defects or problems prior shipping to delivery location in Ecuador.
Final Testing and Acceptance:
Testing of each boat will be conducted at the delivery location (Guayaquil, Ecuador) following guidelines and standards of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
The vendor shall provide a Sea Trials checklist to the designated INL COR no later than 30 calendar days before delivery of the boats. The COR, together with the Ecuadorian Navy, will evaluate and validate the checklist prior testing of each boat.
Vendor qualified representatives shall conduct the Sea Trials in the presence of Ecuadorian Coast Guard technical representatives, INL designated COR, and INL technical representatives. Sea Trials and testing will serve to ensure all requirements of this SOW are met. The COGUAR will provide the necessary fuel to complete the testing of each boat.
Only after all operational testing is completed for each boat and the results are in accordance with the requirements of this SOW, the designated INL COR will accept the boats for the United States Government (USG). The USG will pay the vendor only after acceptance by the designated INL COR.
Type of Contract
This is proposed as a Firm Fixed Price Contract.
Evaluation
Award shall be made to the offeror whose quote/proposal is the lowest price/technically acceptable. The technical factors used in the evaluation of each quote/proposal shall include, in order of importance:
- Quote/proposal adequately meets or exceeds the brand name specifications as indicated in the Statement of Work and attached Appendix
- Offeror’s proposal clearly demonstrates it can provide any and all on site requirements, including but not limited to, assembly, trials and testing, etc. as stated in the Statement of Work
- Warranty in accordance with the Statement of Work
- Delivery Schedule
- Past Performance
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK AND APPENDIX FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS
