H92240-18-T-0035_CHARTER_QUESTIONS.pdf

RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RECEIVED: H92240-18-T-0035, Request for Information for Marine/Vessel Charter/

Q1: Does DFARS 207.470 apply to this procurement?

R1: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS) is applicable to this procurement.

Q2: Is contractor permitted to offer more than one vessel as available options?

R2: The Government has yet to issue a formal solicitation for a Marine/Vessel lease. The posting associated with H92240-18-T-0035 is associated with a market survey to assist the Government in determining the best course of action for procurement of a vessel lease. If the Government issues a solicitation, the requirement will be for one vessel meeting the Government’s requirements as defined by the finalized Performance Work Statement. Any vessel proposed is required to meet these requirements and the Government intends to inspect any proposed vessel prior to issuance of award.

Q3: Inspection - If an available vessel is abroad (eg., Greece) would an exception be made to transport vessel to an OCONUS site closest to where the vessel is situs?

R3: The vessel lease and inspection will take place in the United States. Lease will originate and cease in the United States and the Government will not provide personnel to travel OCONUS to inspect foreign vessels.

Q4: Is vessel required to be U.S. flagged? (Any exceptions)?

R4: Vessel shall be US Flagged.

Q5: Payment - what is the method of payment?

1. Advance payment upon delivery?

2. Payment of full contract price upon delivery?

3. Turnaround time of payment after delivery?

R5: At this time the Government intends to permit for monthly invoicing. Payment occurs no later than thirty days after submission and approval of invoice in the Wide Area Workflow System.