INL/Bahamas Electronics Marine for SafeBoats

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure and install electronic devices for four 41-foot Apostle Safeboat Interceptors of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Marine Unit. This initiative aims to enhance the vessels' capabilities for counter-narcotics operations and patrols, supporting efforts to interdict illicit trafficking into the United States.

• Provide all labor, personnel, management, materials, equipment, and training for the specified electronic devices.

• Install equipment on four RBPF 41-foot Apostle Safeboat Interceptors located in Grand Bahama, Great Inagua (currently in Nassau), Nassau, and Exuma.

• Ensure required maintenance/warranty/guarantee services are available throughout the Bahamian islands.

• Provide operator and maintenance manuals (CD & Print-English) for each device.

• Conduct four days of operator and maintenance training for 26 students.

• Electronics: Includes Garmin displays, GPS, radar, network hubs, thermal cameras, VHF radios, spotlights, light bars, strobe lights, mounts, custom panels, communication headsets, and replacement windshields.

• Batteries: Optima Blue Top Marine battery sets.

• Miscellaneous: Hardware, installation labor, travel, and shipping to The Bahamas.

• Documentation: Operator manuals, warranty certificates, certificates of origin.

• Training: For 26 Police students.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: Not later than 90 calendar days from receipt of award.

• Delivery: FOB Destination to specified locations in The Bahamas.

• Installation: Contractor must travel to Grand Bahama, Nassau, and Exuma for installation.

• Warranty & Maintenance: Services must be available throughout the Bahamian islands. Contractor must be registered to do business in The Bahamas or partner with a registered business.

• Testing/Acceptance: Requires Factory Acceptance Test, Local Site Acceptance Test, and Operational Acceptance Report. Devices must perform operationally for 30 consecutive days without corrective action for final acceptance.

• Compliance: Adherence to U.S. Export Administration regulations and any other U.S. or Bahamian licensing/governing authorities is mandatory.

• Customs: Contractor is responsible for customs clearance and local handling; U.S. Government will assist in obtaining exemptions.

• Shipping: Specific instructions for shipping, marking, and documentation are provided.

Award will be made on an "all or none" basis to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror based on:

• Compliance with technical specifications and warranty period.
• Proposed delivery timeframe.
• Technical specifications.
• Offeror responsibility (FAR 9.1).
• SAM registration.

Sources Sought Notice (RFI)

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), through U.S. Embassy Nassau, Bahamas. The purpose is market research for potential firms capable of assessing, repairing, refurbishing, and restoring operational readiness for four (4) 41-foot Apostle Safeboat Interceptors. These vessels are located in Nassau, Bahamas, and are intended for the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), Marine Unit. This RFI is not a solicitation, and responses will not be considered offers. The government is not obligated to award a contract based on this RFI and will not reimburse response costs.

Firms are sought to provide services including:

• Assessment of vessel condition.
• Repair and refurbishment of the four 41-foot Apostle Safeboat Interceptors.
• Restoration of operational readiness.

A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 17, 2026, between 11:00 am and 12:30 pm (Local Nassau time). Vendors must RSVP by June 10, 2026, to coordinate attendance. Location details will be provided to confirmed attendees. Each vendor is limited to two representatives.

• RFI Responses Due: July 8, 2026, no later than 04:00 pm (U.S. Eastern Time).
• Questions Due: July 1, 2026.
• Responses should be emailed to Phylicia Johnson (RitchieJohnsonPC@state.gov) with the subject line: “RFI – Repair to Boats Electronics INL/Nassau”.
• Response page limit: 20 pages (excluding cover page and attachments like past performance).

For any future solicitation, offerors will typically need a UEI, be registered in SAM, and not be on the Excluded Parties List.

• INL Program/Technical POC (Site Visit Coordination): Phylicia Johnson, RitchieJohnsonPC@state.gov, 1 242-424-0819 / 1 242-461-5291
• INL Contracting Officer (for questions): Courtney Wesely, WeselyCJ@state.gov

Vendors are asked to provide:

• Company information (Name, Address, UEI, CAGE, Website, POC, etc.).
• Socioeconomic status.
• Relevant NAICS codes and experience repairing similar vessels, especially internationally.
• High-level technical approach for on-site inspection, repairs (in-country or via travel), and any assumptions/constraints.
• Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates for costs and schedule drivers (mobilization, diagnostics, parts, labor, testing, warranty).
• Up to three (3) relevant past performance examples.