Attachement 2 QnA 70Z04021S58050B00 Amend 0001.pdf

Sources Sought Notice 70Z04021S58050B00: Question and Answers

Question Answer

1 Do you require capabilities on both coasts? Not a requirement, but is allowable.

2 What is the percentage breakdown of the 114 Cutter Boats between OTH III and OTH-IV? For example, are you planning for maintenance on qty: 2 OTH-III’s and Qty: 112

OTH-IVs?

Estimated Maintenance for boat type per year; 2, OTH-III and

43, OTH-IVs.

3 Can you further expand on “Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate capability of providing transportation, storage, maintenance, and repair for a rotatable pool of Cutter

Boats”? For example, are you referring to engineering data for the respective OTH-III and OTH-IV platforms? Are you referring to their respective technical data packages and

MECLs?

The Coast Guard’s Small Boat Product Line seeks through market research what certified 8(a) vendors exist under the

336611, and if so, can that vendor perform the work for the requirement as stated in the Sources Sought Notice.

4 Can you detail the nature and spectrum of repairs? For example, do you require conditional-based repairs up to and including complete tear down and removal of all components?

Maintenance mainly consists of; inspect, clean, trouble-shoot, calibrate, replace, remove and install. Very little “complete tear-down” work is required.

5 Are the vessels intended to be transported on their own trailers?

Yes

6 If the vessels are not intended to be transported on their own trailers, what loading (pickup) and unloading (drop-off) capabilities are required? For example, do you intend for the contractor to coordinate crane services at the point of pickup/drop-off?

For supplied example; No

When do you anticipate RFP release and award?

We estimate that the Solicitation will be posted early

November 2020, and Award late December 2020. All interested vendors that have contacted the KS will be emailed at the time of posting.

8 Do you anticipate trailer repairs in conjunction with vessel repairs?

Yes, Trailer maintenance will be completed in conjunction with the boat maintenance period.