Solicitation No. 693JF723R000017 Amendment no 0003.pdf

Solicitation No. 693JF723R000017 Low Carbon Fuel or Technology Vessel Demonstration Project

RFP Amendment No. 0003

The purpose for amendment no. 3 is to respond to the following questions.

Question-5: What will substantial involvement mean for this requirement? Substantial involvement can include an agency's participation in program management decisions, collaboration in accomplishing an activity, or operational involvement or participation during the project.

We would like to know what the Maritime Administration’s involvement will be in the cooperative agreement.

Response-5: MARAD does not interfere with the awardee’s operational or management decisions.

MARAD’s interest and participation in this project is limited to:

1) Producing a public report that describes the process and challenges of execution and operation.

This report would include as much data and detail as possible without infringing on sensitive or proprietary information.

2) Tracking the progress of work as it aligns with the Statement of Work. The Statement of Work will be based on the timeline and tasks outlined in the proposal.

I could go on about trying to offer support where possible, regular video calls, etc. but that’s all in the

RFP.

Question-6: Is an active SAM registration required for proposal submission? OR do you only need an UEI to submit the proposal?

Response-6: No, an active SAM registration is not required at the time of proposal submission.

However, when time comes to make an award if your organization isn’t active in SAM.gov then your organization will not be considered for an award.

Question-7: May these funds be awarded to a private vessel operator to be used on converting a privately owned commercial vessel from diesel engines to electric propulsion? These are all US Coast Guard subchapter T and K inspected commercial passenger ferry vessels

Response-7: Yes

Question-8: Can a private applicant apply directly, or do they have to apply as a subapplicant with a public entity? If they have to co-apply with a public entity, what are the eligibility requirements for the public entity? What are the responsibilities and requirements upon the public entity?

Question-8: Yes, a private company can apply. You do not need a public sponsor.