40' Patrol Boats Industry Day

UPDATE ** This notice is hereby updated to provide questions and responses from Industry Day. The questions and responses are provided as "Industry Day Questions_07.13.2023"

Please note that information included in the questions and responses attachment is pre-decisional and subject to change. Please forward all questions concerning this attachment to the Contracting Officer at edward.f.rogan.civ@us.navy.mil and Contract Specialist at nicholas.w.boyles.civ@us.navy.mil**

THIS SPECIAL NOTICE FOR THE 40' PATROL BOAT INDUSTRY DAY IS HEREBY UPDATED TO ATTACH THE BRIEF THAT WILL BE USED TO GUIDE THE VIRTUAL SESSION ON 12 JUNE 2023.  ALSO ATTACHED IS A COPY OF THE TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT FORM THAT PROSPECTIVE VENDORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT IN ORDER TO ACCESS ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS. 

Please have the completed Terms of Use Agreement forms submitted to Chris Rozicer at christian.e.rozicer.civ@us.navy.mil, Edward Rogan at edward.f.rogan.civ@us.navy.mil, and Nick Boyles nicholas.w.boyles@us.navy.mil.

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THIS IS AN INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT; ISSUED BY THE NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSEA), ON BEHALF OF THE U.S. NAVY AND FOREIGN MILITARY SALES BOAT AND CRAFT PROGRAM OFFICE (PMS300) FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.

THIS NOTICE IS FOR NAICS CODE 336612

CLASSIFICATION CODE: 19 – SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS & FLOATING DOCKS

I. SUMMARY

On behalf of the U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales Boat and Craft Program Office (PMS 300), the Naval Sea Systems Command announces an Industry Day for the follow-on solicitation for the 40’ Patrol Boat, hereafter referred to as the 40PB, to N00024-17-D-2209 awarded to Metal Shark Boats, 29 September 2017. The Industry Day will be divided into two (2) parts. Part 1 will be a Navy-led brief of the 40PB program, and a review of the draft solicitation package and Part 2 will a 40PB boat tour and one-on-one meetings with industry.  Industry attendees are encouraged to participate in both parts; however, it is not required. Part 1, Industry Day, will be held on 12 June 2023, via teleconference and Part 2, 40PB boat tour and one-on-one discussions on 14 June 2023. An objective of this engagement is to inform industry of the upcoming procurement and gain feedback on the draft RFP package.

The brief will inform industry of the mission and requirements of the 40PB and provide details of the program.  The 40PB is designed to operate day or night, in all-weather and will patrol green water littoral zones such as coastal water approaches, bays, major rivers, ports, and harbors.  Specifically, the craft will support maritime security operation missions and tasks such as Harbor Approach Defense; High Value Unit Transit Escort Operations; Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) Operations and Overwatch; Critical Infrastructure Protection; Amphibious Operations Support; Riverine Operations; Mine Warfare Support; Embarked Forces Support (e.g., SOF, EOD, USCG LEDET); and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) Support. The overall mission objective is "presence and deterrence.”

II. DATE, LOCATION, AGENDA, REGISTRATION, LOGISTICS

PART 1:

12 June 2023

40PB Program Brief – 1100-1230 (Eastern Standard Time)

WHERE: The events will be via teleconference only (details will be provided to registered participants).

Draft agenda for (Part 1) 40PB Program Brief (1100 – 1230): 

1. Introduction

2. Purpose/Ground Rules

3. Program Overview

4. Technical Requirements Overview*

5. Draft Solicitation Overview**

6. Questions and Answers

7. Closing Remarks

 *The Navy intends to post an NDA attachment, which will be forthcoming. All prospective Vendors will be required to submit a signed NDA in order to access additional technical documents. The additional technical documents may be made available prior to Industry Day.   

**The Navy intends to post the Draft solicitation prior to Industry Day.

PART 2:

DATE: 14 June 2023

40PB tour and one-on-one discussions

 LOCATION: Norfolk, Virginia. Specific details will be provided after company registration.

 SCHEDULE: TBD

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Boat Builders

REGISTRATION: All parties interested in attending the 40PB Brief should register via email to Chris Rozicer at christian.e.rozicer.civ@us.navy.mil by 7 June 2023.  When emailing your registration, copy the following Contracting personnel below:

Eddie Rogan at edward.f.rogan.civ@us.navy.mil AND Nick Boyles at nicholas.w.boyles.civ@us.navy.mil.

The Subject line of e-mail response shall be as follows: Company Name, Response to Industry Day Announcement for 40PB program. The attendee confirmation response attachment (Attachment 1) shall be used and emailed with your registration.

III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This announcement is not a contract, a request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.