INL PAKISTAN - FAST RESPONSE BOATS

The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination, and implementation of international narcotics control and law enforcement assistance activities for the Department of State. Since 2002, INL's Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Office (INL/AP), through its in-country presence at U.S. Embassy Islamabad, has managed several programs to build the capacity of the Government of Pakistan's law enforcement and border security personnel through training, mentoring, equipment transfers, and infrastructure improvements.

The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) is the Government of Pakistan's premier maritime law enforcement agency dealing with maritime law enforcement and counter-narcotic activities. PMSA assists in military operations, counters human trafficking and illicit smuggling, enforces marine environmental protection regulations, maintains intracoastal and offshore aids to navigation, protects commerce, fishing, and crews in Pakistan's Exclusive Economic Zone, and conducts search and rescue operations.

INL-Pakistan (INL-P) seeks to enhance PMSA's maritime law enforcement capacity to prepare local forces to prevent and respond to maritime security challenges, including counter-narcotics operations, human trafficking interdiction, and illicit smuggling along Pakistan's coast and at sea, while enhancing their professionalism and operational capacity in accordance with modern maritime law enforcement practices.

SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall fulfill the following substantive requirements (See Attachment A RFQ/SOW for a complete listing of requirements):

The Contractor shall provide two (2) Fast Response Boats (FRBs) meeting the specifications outlined in the Statement of Work, including all associated equipment, shipping, delivery, and on-site manufacturer training for PMSA personnel in Pakistan.

Minimum Requirements:

CLIN 001:  Fast Response Boats (FRBs)

Brand Name or Equal: Zodiac Milpro SRA 1050, full-cabin hybrid RHIB, or equal meeting all salient characteristics.

Quantity: 2 EA

Intended Use: The vessels shall be brand-new, purpose-built for professional maritime law enforcement operations, with robust construction suitable for the demanding operational environment of Pakistan's coastal waters, including the Makran Coast.

CLIN 002:  Training

Quantity: 1 LOT

The Contractor shall provide comprehensive on-site training at PMSA facilities in Pakistan for PMSA operators and maintenance personnel. Training shall be conducted by qualified manufacturer representatives with expertise in vessel operations and maintenance.

OPERATOR TRAINING

Duration:   A total of 8 days of training is required: one 5-day operator training session for 24 personnel, and a separate 3-day maintenance training session for 24 personnel.

Period of Performance

Required delivery: 9–12 months after contract award. If an export license is required, the delivery period shall commence upon receipt of the export license.

Delivery

The contractor is responsible for delivery to the End-User's premises at:

Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) HQ Plot No. 34-A, Dockyard Road, Karachi

All local trucking costs from Karachi Port to the above address must be included in the offeror's price proposal.

Submission Requirements (please see details in the Attachment A – RFQ/SOW)

Evaluation Criteria (please see details in the Attachment A – RFQ/SOW)

The Government contemplates the award of a firm, fixed price contract.  The Contracting Officer may issue a purchase order to other than the contractor with the lowest proposed priced. In addition to price, the Government will consider the following factors when selecting contractors for award.

1.         Specifications

2.         Delivery and Logistics Plan

3.         Warranty Terms and Service Locations

4.         After Sales Network in Pakistan

5.         Past performance: at least three contracts of similar boats in the last two years.

6.         Price