693JF725B000001_QA_Cape S RRF layberth solicitation_ WORD VERSION.docx
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) amendment for Solicitation 693JF725B000001, addressing a layberth contract for up to three CAPE S class RRF vessels. Key details include mandatory requirements for electrical power and telephone services at the docking facility, with failure to provide these services being a disqualifying factor. Bidders may propose temporary services via shoreside generators if modifications are needed, but must provide a timeline and cover associated cost differences.
The solicitation seeks layberthing services on the U.S. East, Gulf, or West Coast, with potential locations including navigable waterways within 150 miles of open waters. Bidding options include a base year with 4 optional years or a base year with 9 optional years. Bids are due by 1:30 PM on March 5th, 2025, and can be submitted via mail to the Department of Transportation Maritime Administration or by email. The Q&A clarifies that the layberth is exclusively for MARAD/Government use, with specific requirements for connection and disconnection cycles of utility services, and allows flexibility in bid submission format while maintaining the required CLIN structure.
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Attachment “A” Amendment 0001 Questions and Answers Solicitation 693JF725B000001 for Cape S RRF Layberth
Question 1: Within the supporting documents section C-5 lists contract requirements to provide electrical power and telephone services at the docking facility. Are you able to tell us if these are disqualifying elements if those services are not in place?
Answer 1: Yes, electrical power and telephone service are requirements. Failure to provide these services are disqualifying elements. If modifications are needed to the facility to meet the contract requirements, bidder may provide temporary services via shoreside generator but must provide timeline for completion of modification, including plan of action and milestones, and cover the cost difference.
Question 2: Can we bid on a start date of March 2026 or March 2027 without bidding on the initial start date? We have a berth that would not be ready for use until next year at the earliest so we couldn’t accommodate a vessel in 2025.
Answer 2: Priority will be given to bidders that can meet the timeline in the solicitation, but bidders will not be excluded if they propose an alternative contract start date.
Question 3: If the vessel docks at our berth, can we move it off of the berth for a few days and then transition it back or not? I assume not but I wanted to ask. We have another berth that has light commercial traffic and I was wondering if it could be used or is this not a possibility and this layberth would be solely dedicated and restricted to your vessels.
Answer 3: No, layberth in the solicitation is solely dedicated for exclusive long term berthing for MARAD/Government use.
Question 4: What is meant by “connect cycle” and “disconnect cycle” in the body of the bid?
Answer 4: Per C-13(A)4(B) “When vessels leave and return to the layberth, the prices for connecting and disconnecting power, telephones, water, and sewer are separate line items that are not part of the per-diem rate and are paid according to the rates specified.” Bidder is to provide their firm fixed price to connect and disconnect these utility services. Additional information is in L.1 “Bidders are to bid a fixed per diem price for berthing services, two fixed price for one connection evolution (one for working hours evolution and one for holiday/overtime evolution), and two fixed price for one disconnection evolution (one for working hours evolution and one for holiday/overtime evolution) under each of the CLINs bid.”
Question5: Would you be able to tell us if availability of shore power and telecommunications are disqualifying requirements for these layberths? We noticed them listed as items to be provided by the contractor.
Answer 5: Yes, electrical power and telephone service are requirements. Failure to provide these services are disqualifying elements. If modifications are needed to the facility to meet the contract requirements, bidder may provide temporary services via shoreside generator but must provide timeline for completion of modification, including plan of action and milestones, and cover the cost difference.
Question 6: I am reaching out on behalf of our team with a question about the submission format for bids. Should bids be input into the solicitation document (693JF725B000001) beginning on page 3, or should they be submitted in another format (for example, a spreadsheet)?
Answer 6: Bidders may input into sections starting on page 3 of the solicitation, or they may also put pricing into a separate format as long as bidders follow the structure of the CLINS outlined in the solicitation starting on page 3.
Question 7: In addition, the solicitation document says: “Bidders should double check arithmetic and ensure in addition to section B (Line Item Summary) section K and blanks in sections A, F, G and I and the lobbying form referenced in section J are filled in before submitting the bid package(s).” However, I cannot locate a Section K within the document. Could you provide guidance on where we can access the sections being referenced?
Answer 7: Section K will be attached to the latest SF-50 posted to SAM.gov. Alternatively, bidders may print them directly from:
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3
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