Attachment 1 - Questions and Answers.docx

This is a Questions and Answers document for RFP No. 70Z02326R93250001 issued by the United States Coast Guard for the Response Boat Small Third Generation (RB-S III) program. The document appears to be a template or framework document as the content provided shows only page headers and reference formatting without specific questions or answers populated.

The associated RFP solicits up to four (4) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for the design, production, testing, delivery, and related supplies and services for the RB-S III and purpose-built trailers. The 10-year IDIQ ordering period consists of a 2-year base ordering period and one 8-year option ordering period. The acquisition uses a two-phase competitive process: Phase I evaluates proposals on Mission Effectiveness, Production and Management, and Price, with up to four awardees selected for IDIQ contracts and initial delivery orders for demonstrator boats and trailers; Phase II requires Phase I awardees to participate in a Government-conducted In-Water Demonstration lasting up to 90 calendar days, which evaluates In-Water performance factors. This RFP recapitalizes the aging fleet of 29-foot RB-S II platforms.