RFP_MasterQuestionSet_MNQ234(8-26-09).doc

RFP – HSCG23-09-R-MNQ234, AMENDMENT 2

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ATTACHMENT 1

MASTER QUESTION SET FOR

BOATSWAIN’S MATE “A” SCHOOL TRAINING BOAT

QUESTION #1: Can USCG send additional drawings, a general arrangement, and/or specifications showing the boats intended construction?

REF: RFP, Attachment (A) – Specifications ANSWER #1: No; the Coast Guard does not intend to provide drawings of the proposed Training Boat.

QUESTION #2: Is it possible that the subject 41’ aluminum-hulled training boat might be replaced by the 45’ RBM boats (Fast Response Boats) currently under contract for the USCG with Marinette Marine/Fincantieri?

REF: Link http://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/651/259500/ RFP, Attachment (A) – Specifications ANSWER #2: No; The USCG intends is to use the new Training Boat to replace the 41’ UTB’s that are currently used for BM “A” School.

QUESTION #3: Will alternate delivery schedules be considered which do not meet the 30-day requested intervals after the previously ordered boat, if and when additional boats are ordered?

REF: RFP Section (vii) – Required Delivery Schedule ANSWER #3: No.

However, the delivery interval has been revised in Amendment 2 of the RFP to indicate a new interval of 60-DAYS after the previously ordered boat.

QUESTION #4: Can 6061 alloy material be substituted for the 5086, 5083, 5456 alloy on extruded shapes as specified in RFP Specification Section 078 – Materials?

REF: RFP, Attachment (A) – Specifications ANSWER #4: No.

QUESTION #5: Can 5052 alloy be used above the waterline for formed portions of the superstructure?

REF: RFP, Attachment (A) – Specifications: Specification for 5086 plate to be used for the pilothouse.

ANSWER #5: No.

QUESTION #6: Are Yamaha 350HP engines supported currently within DHS?

Can they be offered as an alternate to the models specified in RFP Specification Section 245-1.6?

REF: RFP, Attachment (A) – Specifications ANSWER #6: No they are not currently supported.

However, they may be offered as “partially meeting the objective requirement”;

REF: RFP Attachment (A) – Specifications: Section 042-2

QUESTION #7: If outboard engines are proposed, can a gas generator be substituted?

REF: RFP, Attachment (A) – Specifications: Section 311-1.1 specifying a diesel generator set.

ANSWER #7: No.

QUESTION #8: Is there a requirement that a fixed percentage of line items, which are specified for this procurement, must be available via the successful offeror’s current GSA schedule?

REF: RFP Document ANSWER #8: No; this requirement is NOT being solicited under FAR Part 8.

It being solicited under FAR Part 12.

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