Solicitation Number 693JF723R000012 for Vessel-Generated Q and A Amendment No. 3.pdf

Question and Answers for Solicitation Number 693JF23R000012 for Vessel-Generated Underwater Radiated Noise Comparison Study

Amendment No. 3

14. Question Under C. Eligibility Information:

Regarding Item C.2, the requirement to include a detailed cost breakdown that shows how Federal funds will be used for the project. Item C.2 points to D.2, though D.2 does not discuss any requirements breakdowns. Proposals must include a statement of the total cost of the proposed effort.

Response Proposals must include a statement of the total cost of the proposed effort. Note that we have strike the reference to Section D.2.

15. Question

Is MARAD willing to consider additional services that are not requested in the solicitation (i.e., onboard noise and vibration measurements) but that would contribute to the objectives of study, provided that all services do not exceed the maximum funding amount of $200,000 and the schedule of 18 months?

Applicants may include elements not specifically requested, but which will contribute to the overall objectives of the study and do not exceed the funding amount or schedule.

16. Question Would our technicians have access to the ferry’s engine room in order to install measurement equipment? This will inform us of which equipment to propose.

Access to the engine room is at the discretion of the operator. It is the intention to have a meeting with the successful applicant and the vessel operator after award and such issues can be discussed at that time.

17. Question Is a simple statement of the total cost of the proposed effort sufficient? Or do you need something else?

Proposals must include a statement of the total cost of the proposed effort.

18. Question Also, can we propose this effort fixed price, or does it need to be time and material or something else?

Only firm fixed price proposals will be considered

19. Question How will both ferries be operating? For example, would the diesel ferry operate one day, and the battery electric ferry would operate the following day?

The diesel ferry will cease operation once the battery electric takes over operations on the route. All measurements of the diesel ferry operations will occur prior to the vessel’s retirement.

20. Question Does the 10-page limit include the title page and table of contents?

The title page and table of contents are not included in the 10-page limit.