Cutter Boat - Aid to Navigation - Small

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) BEING RELEASED PURSUANT TO FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) PART 10: MARKET RESEARCH. This RFI is issued for informational, market research, and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ) nor a promise to issue an RFP or RFQ in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) is not at this time seeking proposals, and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested, and respondents shall refrain from providing proprietary information in response to this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Please be advised that submissions will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or RFQ, if any is issued. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S Government to form a binding contract. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this RFI. REQUESTED INFORMATION: Respondents interested in responding to this RFI should carefully read the attached draft specification and submit information which clearly describes the following: A. Comments to the attached draft specification as well as any recommended changes to the specification. B. The company capabilities to manufacture the craft as well as proven commercial availability. All sources are requested to summarily address each specification listed and identify whether or not they can currently provide each of the specification requirements. C. Rough estimates for the craft concerning production timeframe and price ranges. D. Any other information that your company feels is pertinent to this RFI. You may also submit supplemental materials such as brochures and product literature to the above email address. Attachments: (1) Draft Cutter Boat - Aid to Navigation - Small Specification. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00P.M. ET ON DECEMBER 1, 2011.