Sources_Sought_Questions_Answers_2.pdf

ISRO Ranger IV

Sources Sought Response Questions

1. Because the acquisition is intended to use a VCM, and there are so few independent VCM companies in the US, can a shipyard bid as both the VCM and the construction yard? If not, what level of corporate separation would be required to be acceptable?

A. At this time, the National Park Service is considering all options. The option to allow shipyards to bid as both the VCM and the construction yard, or two separate contracts (one for VCM, one for construction). Any level of corporate separation will be clarified when the market research phase of the requirement has concluded/prior to solicitation. The information gleaned from market research, including the information from this Sources Sought as well as our upcoming Industry Day will assist in this decision-making process.

2. Does NPS have an updated budget projection for this project? We located a 2015 design study which included a budget for that year for the Ranger IV project. This study included several other alternatives. Any information on that would be helpful if NPS is still considering other alternatives.

A. Budget information will not be disclosed.

3. NPS question #2 states "it will provide Phase I Design, is this sufficient to provide a firm fixed price vessel, including delivery?" Can NPS clarify what a Phase I design" would encompass as far as completed drawings and level of design completion?

A. The “Phase I Design” is the Preliminary/Contract Design for the Ranger IV, including engineering analyses, tradeoff studies, model testing, and engineering and design documentation defining preliminary and contract designs. The list of completed deliverables that are anticipated to be provided with the solicitation is included below. The design details will be shown and discussed in more detail at an Industry Day, to be posted under a separate special notice.

Deliverable Item Number

Deliverable Description

DI-004 Design Summary Report DI-006 Master Equipment List DI-007 Requirements Verification Matrix DI-009 Lifecycle Fuel Estimate and Lifecycle Cost Savings Study Report DI-010 ABS Ice Class Analysis DI-011 Hull Lines Drawing

DI-012 Appendage and Control Surface Drawing DI-013 Speed and Power Report DI-014 Seakeeping Performance Report DI-015 Maneuvering Performance Report DI-017 Airborne Noise Report DI-018 Vibration Analysis DI-019 Intact and Damage Stability Report DI-020 Weight Control Plan DI-021 Contractor Design Weight Estimate DI-023 Model Test Report DI-025 Accessibility Compliance Summary DI-026-01 General Arrangement Drawing DI-026-02 Compartment Layout Drawing DI-026-03 Midship Section Drawing – ABS Approval in Principle DI-026-04 Typical Section Drawing – ABS Approval in Principle DI-026-05 Shell Expansion Drawing – ABS Approval in Principle DI-026-06 Deck and Platform Drawing – ABS Approval in Principle DI-026-07 Superstructure Drawing – ABS Approval in Principle DI-026-08 Mast and Flagstaff Drawing DI-026-09 Propeller Drawing DI-026-10 Topside Arrangement Drawing DI-026-11 Navigation Lights Arrangement Drawing DI-026-12 Pilot House – Chart Area Arrangement Drawing DI-026-13 Machinery Arrangement Drawing DI-026-15 Handling Systems Drawing DI-026-16 Anchoring and Mooring Drawing DI-027-01 Area Volume Report DI-027-02 Propulsion System Report DI-027-03 Auxiliary System Report DI-027-04 Pollution Control System Report DI-027-05 Automation Control and Monitoring System Report DI-028 Endurance Fuel Calculations Report DI-029 Stack Gas Flow Analysis Report DI-030 Electrical Power Load Analysis DI-031 Electric System One Line Diagram DI-032 Preliminary Fault Current Analysis Report DI-033 Communication Requirement Matrix DI-034 HVAC System Report DI-035 Bidding Specifications DI-036 Shoreside Infrastructure Changes Report

4. From a risk management perspective for all involved (both the US Park Service and contractor) would NPS consider a milestone driven payment structure. This reduces the cost of building the vessel (by lowering/eliminating finance charges) and neutralizes the risk of inflation-driven cost increases. Milestone payments ensure materials and equipment are purchased timely and as needed in the construction schedule, allowing for the timely purchase of long lead time and volatile components of the vessel (steel and aluminum). We believe milestone payments better align builder and customer interest and incentives.

A. We have received your feedback and will take this into consideration. Bonding requirements will be specified in the solicitation.