U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services, P.O Box 1306, Albuquerque, NM 87103-1306

19 -- FIREBOAT SOL 1448-20181-97-Q067 DUE 091597 POC Judy Ousley, Supv. Purchasing Agent, 505-248-6626. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2, intends to award, on a sole source basis, an order to Commercial Water Sports for the procurement of a fireboat required to operate and maneuver in shallow water depths of 6-8 inches under a load capacity of 4,000 pounds. Fireboat also required to have engine exhaust routed below deck to reduce the noise level. Noise created by an above deck engine exhaust route creates a safety hazard for crew members trying to communicate above this noise as well as their ability to hear other outside activity. Vendor must initiate any service required to maintain and repair fireboat within 24 hours of notification. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; other proposals will be considered; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation # 1448-20181-97-Q067. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. Small business set-aside. SIC 3732. Size standard: 500. Requirement is for 1 each fireboat as described below: Deck requirements: size: 8' x 22'; load capacity: 4,000 lbs; constructed of 3/4" marine-grade resin-impregnated plywood; undercarriage framework skinned with 5052 grade aluminum; rear bow eye for towing. Aluminum rigid frame canopy top, 7 feet high from top of deck, to cover the rear deck area (10'6"). Deck includes 3 boat cleats installed per side and one swivel chair with arm rests. Railing: 5052 grade aluminum construction, 32" high, able to support 600 lbs. Three-rail construction, open between rails. Railing to begin 8' from each side of the front of the deck and continue around the rear of the boat with a 2' opening in the center of the deck on each side. Pontoons: minimum 26" diameter hexagon-shaped tube designed to meet vessel deck, payload, and speed requirements as specified herein. Constructed of 5052 grade aluminum, minimum thickness 0.125" on bottom and sides with an additional 0.125" reinforcement on the front 5' of pontoon underside and leading edge. Each pontoon will have a rear drain plug. Engine will be 150 hp commercial grade outboard sufficient to reach vessel minimum speed of 30 mph. Electric engine tilt, VO oil hook-up and 8-gallon oil storage tank required. Engine, hydraulic steering, and all operational cables and controls required to make the engine fully operational to be manufactured by Outboard Marine Corporation as maintenance technician at the Refuge has formal training and experience in repairing/maintaining OMC systems. Minimum fuel tank capacity of 60 gallons. Requires 12-volt deep cycle marine battery and one spare battery. Control console will be constructed of 5052 grade aluminum and will include a plexiglass windshield and a locking door compartment 3' w x 3' h x 2' deep. Instrument panel will include the following gauges: water temperature, engine tilt, battery, engine hour meter, tachometer, speedometer, VRO oil gauge, auxiliary battery, and fuel. All instruments and switches will be illuminated for night operation. Also requires depth finder and G.P.S. unit with external antenna. Switches to operate siren, light bar, and accessory lights will be located in the helm. Two storage compartments constructed of 5052 grade aluminum with locking hatches and carpeted floors are required; approximate sizes: (1) 4' x 2.5' x 2' and (2) 6' x 2.5' x 2'. One each public address (PA) horn and siren with 100-watt speaker mounted in light bar; wiring to be housed in conduit. Horn/siren will have wail and yelp tones plus air horn; yelp priority and automatic siren override when PA button is activated. Requires navigational lights that meet Federal requirements for nightime operation. Additional lights required: two tungsten floodlights, 4" x 6" on swivel base mounted on the canopy to illuminate from 15 feet of boat deck and one light under center of canopy to light area underneath. Fire pump will operate with fuel supplied from boat fuel tank into pump engine fuel tank. Water discharge will be roared below deck to a forward mounted manifold with connections for a 3" monitor and two 1.5" NH hose fittings with shutoff valves for each hose allowing water to be sprayed from monitor and 2 hoses simultaneously. Pump to have hand priming system. It is required that engine exhaust be routed below deck to reduce noise level. Pump suction will be 4" in diameter routed through deck and located so the pump can be operated while boat is underway. Fire nozzle/monitor: 3" adjustable monitor with adjustable nozzle mounted on a 24" pedestal with an operator seat located directly to the rear of the monitor. Five year warranty required on hull. Delivery to be made to Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, Martinez Lake, Yuma Arizona 85365. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offers must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with the offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statues or Executive Order-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. (0226)

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