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STATEMENT OF WORK Arctic Landing Craft.docx | DOCX | Jun 12, 2026 |
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT
Contact and place of performance
Contracting Officer - Benjamin Reedy
Ketchikan, AK 99901
USA
1. INTRODUCTION / DISCLAIMER This is a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought notice conducted in accordance with FAR 15.101. This notice is issued solely for information, market research, and planning purposes. In accordance with FAR 15.101(c)(3): The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of the RFI or otherwise pay for the information requested; and Responses will be treated as infor...
View moreThe anticipated requirement includes the procurement and delivery of twin Volvo Penta D4 main propulsion diesel engines (270 HP), DPI transmissions (Ratio 1.85:1), Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) kits, and all associated wiring, cooling, and mounting hardware necessary to form a complete and compatible propulsion system. The Government requires all parts to be in new condition, sourced from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an authorized distributor, with delivery to Ketchikan, AK, by September 1, 2026.
3. OBJECTIVE
The objective of this RFI is to gather industry feedback on the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) ahead of the anticipated solicitation. The Government seeks to refine its requirements, understand the availability and lead times of the specified commercial items, identify potential barriers to competition, and assess the capabilities of authorized OEM vendors in the current marketplace.
4. REQUESTED INFORMATION
Interested parties are requested to review the attached draft SOW and provide feedback by addressing the following questions:
Clarity and Accuracy: Are the requirements, part numbers, and specifications outlined in the SOW clear and accurate? Are there any known discrepancies or obsolete parts listed in Section 5 of the draft SOW?
System Completeness: The SOW requires the Contractor to identify and provide any ancillary parts or hardware not explicitly listed but required by the OEM for proper installation and operation. Does this requirement pose any bidding or pricing challenges?
Delivery and Lead Times: The required delivery date is September 1, 2026, to Ketchikan, AK. Based on current supply chain conditions for the specified Volvo Penta D4 engines and associated DPI outdrives, is this schedule realistic? If not, what is a standard estimated lead time?
Authorized Distributorship: Are you currently an authorized OEM (Volvo Penta) distributor or dealer capable of supplying these items with full manufacturer warranties?
Business Size and Socioeconomic Status: Please provide your company's socioeconomic status (e.g., Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business) under the anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement.
Additional Feedback: Please provide any additional recommendations or concerns regarding the technical requirements, freight expectations to Alaska, or part condition stipulations ("The Government requires all parts to be in new condition, sourced from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an authorized distributor...".)
5. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested vendors are invited to submit their responses addressing the requested information above.
Format: Submissions should be in PDF or Microsoft Word format and should not exceed five (5) pages.
Deadline: Responses must be received no later than 0800 AKST on 26Jun2026.
Submission Method: Please submit all responses electronically via email to [email protected] with the subject line: "RFI Response: Arctic Landing Craft Repower - [Company Name]".
The U.S. Coast Guard, Base Ketchikan, issued special notice 70Z03526RFIKETC001 as a Request for Information and Sources Sought to conduct market research for the repower of a 36-foot Arctic Landing Craft. This notice supports planning for the procurement and delivery of a complete propulsion system to the Industrial Production Facility in Ketchikan, Alaska. The anticipated requirement includes twin Volvo Penta D4 main propulsion diesel engines at 270 HP, DPI transmissions with a 1.85:1 ratio, Electronic Vessel Control kits, and all necessary wiring, cooling, and mounting hardware. This requirement is classified under NAICS 333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 2815 DIESEL ENGINES AND COMPONENTS, with no set-aside (NONE/NONE) currently designated.
The government seeks to identify authorized Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) distributors capable of providing these items in new condition with full manufacturer warranties. Feedback gathered through this notice will be used to refine a draft Statement of Work, verify the accuracy of specific part numbers, and assess the feasibility of a September 1, 2026, delivery deadline to Ketchikan, Alaska. One attachment, a draft Statement of Work for the Arctic Landing Craft, was included in the notice published on June 12, 2026.
The U.S. Coast Guard currently anticipates issuing a formal request for quote within 30 days of this notice. Interested parties must submit electronic responses of no more than five pages to Contracting Officer Benjamin Reedy. The deadline for all submissions is 0800 AKST on June 26, 2026.
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