Q A Matrix 2

HSCG-23-10-R-MOT005 (RB-S II)

Q&A MATRIX 2

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RFP Provisions

(AMD 2) -

Evaluation Factors-b.

Construction & Logistics Capability and Quality Assurance:

Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated on the offeror’s ability to demonstrate the following:

• The ability to produce and deliver boats at the rate and quantity stated in the price scenario worksheet.

The ability to produce and deliver boats at the rate and quantity required by the solicitation is directly tied to the financial well being and resources of the Offeror.

The solicitation does not require the Offeror to provide information to demonstrate the financial well being and resources available to the Offeror to support claims of ability to produce and deliver boats at the rate and quantity required by the solicitation.

Question: Can an Offeror provide audited financials as an addendum to Volume II, and if so will the strength of the provided financials be considered a positive factor during the evaluation?

1a) No; Offerors cannot provide audited financials as an addendum to Volume II.

Would the inability of an Offeror to provide audited financials demonstrating adequate financial well being and resources to execute the contract be considered a negative factor?

1b) No.

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2 Q&A Matrix 1 Question 10

Answer to Question 10a, b): Reduction of the Parent Craft’s structure to meet the ISO standard is not allowed. Reduction in structure would include, but is not limited to, reducing a structural members’ thickness and cutting lightening holes. The reason is that this would negate the premise that the parent craft be a proven design that has been in service for 2 years. A parent craft that does not meet the ISO standard but has been in service for 2 years must be brought up to the ISO standard.

In this case, the boat’s structure would be an improvement from the parent craft. The “exception” listed in specification 100-1.3 serves to provide the boat builder the latitude to make changes to the boat in areas where structural requirements do not exist. For example, if the ISO standard has no requirement for window framing, then the boat builder may change the window frame to something different than the parent craft.

Reduction in structure to meet ISO requirements is not allowed because “this would negate the premise that the parent craft be a proven design that has been in service for 2 years.” Conversely a craft which does not meet ISO requirements is allowed to increase structure BUT this does not “negate the premise that the parent craft be a proven design that has been in service for 2 years.”

Respectfully propose building the craft to the ISO standard (regardless of the impact to existing structure) be considered an acceptable standard or be discarded.

2) The language in the RFQ text is correct in its expression of the Coast Guard's intent that the craft structure can be enhanced to meet the ISO 12217 requirements, but shall not be degraded from the proven parent structure to the ISO 12217 criteria.

Both proven structure and ISO are minimums and the craft structure shall meet but can also exceed both.

3 Spec. 261-1.6 46

261-1.6 The fuel system shall be provided with a fuel flow meter and total fuel consumed indicator (“Totalizer”) that provides readings of fuel flow in gallons per hour and total fuel consumed in gallons. The flow meter shall be equipped with a fuel consumed reset switch adjacent to the gauge.

Is a stand-alone gauge required or is a multi-function engine gauge which has the ability to provide fuel flow and total fuel consumed information acceptable?

3a) A multi-function gauge that meets the requirements of the specification is acceptable.

If a multi-function gauge is used it will NOT have a reset switch adjacent to the gauge but rather a menu driven reset capability.

3b) A multi-function gauge with menu driven reset capability that meets the requirements is acceptable.

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4 Spec. 070-3 14 Arrangements Does the USCG prefer a full cabin, walk-around cabin, or center console?

4) The USCG has no preference for structural design provided the design meets the requirements of the specification.

The USCG desires ease of movement throughout the RB-S with the ability to protect the crew and equipment from the elements.

RFP Provisions, (Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Item (1))

Offerors shall provide pricing IAW the schedule (SF 1449) and the attached price worksheets (see RFP Attachments 2A-2C).

The cells of the Excel tabs for Scenarios #2 and #3 are locked.

Does the USCG only intend for the offerors to complete the Unit Price cells in Scenario #1 with the exact same content as in SF 1449?

5) Yes.

6 Spec 096-2.1 38

Light Condition - Boat complete, ready for service in every respect including outfit. Liquids in machinery shall be at operating levels. This condition does not include crew, ballistics, or fuel.

Are 4x-crew weapons, 4x-7.62N ammo cans, 1x-extra LMG barrel, 1x-LMG (or 2x), and 1x-Pintle mount (or 2x) to be included to fulfill the definition of "ready for service in every respect including outfit" in section 096-2.1, or are these items to be considered additional weight that is carried onto the craft by the crew members and included in the crew weight allowance?

6) No; the weapons, ammo, and spare barrels are not to be considered as part of the light condition load. These items have been added as part of the Full Load Condition (specification section 096-2.4.) in the latest Specification revision.

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7 Spec 085-4.1.11 30 Electric Plant Load Analysis (EPLA) - EPLA shall be provided for the electrical system.

Several loads are called out for future incorporation (IR Camera per 422- 1.2.11, Secure Radio per 441-2, etc).

Are these to be considered in the EPLA or are only the Loads called out as being supplied by the builder only to be included?

7a) No; the IR camera does not need to be considered in the EPLA.

However, the Harris PRC-117 (Spec 441-2) needs to be considered in the EPLA.

There is a provision for a 10% growth factor (Specification 300-1.4) which would address future load required for the IR camera.

If so, please specify the type of IR Camera and the Technical information on the Harris PRC-117(f) so that an accurate representation can be depicted in the EPLA.

7b) Technical information and data sheets for the Harris PRC-117(f) can be found at the Harris website, http://www.rfcomm.harris.co m/capabilities/tactical-radios-networking/anprc-117f.asp.

As for the IR camera, this is only a provision for future need. At this time, there is no requirement to provide an IR camera in RB-S; therefore there is no need to consider the IR camera in the EPLA.

8 Spec 085-4.1.11 30 Electric Plant Load Analysis (EPLA) - EPLA shall be provided for the electrical system.

Please define what equipment is in operation and associated load factors to be considered for the 8 conditions specified in the EPLA.

For example, definition of “cruising speed” can incorporate several mission operations and various combinations of equipment operating at cruising speed such as floodlights, search light, etc.

8a) Cruising speed is 25 knots as defined in specification section 051-2.1:

Electrical equipment to be included in the EPLA is all electrical equipment required to meet the operating / mission requirements of the RB-S as defined in Section 044, RB-S Operation, of the specification.

http://www.rfcomm.harris.com/capabilities/tactical-radios-networking/anprc-117f.asp

# Section Page No. RFQ Text Question Response If no definition is possible, will the USCG accept assumptions for equipment and load factors tailored to reflect a basic transiting condition with no other additional loads considered other than what is needed to move from point A to point B?

8b) No; electrical loads should be represented in the EPLA to meet the various mission / capabilities required in section 044 of the specification and presented in the EPLA as required.

9 Spec 306-1.2 48

At idle and throughout the entire operating range of the engine, each engine driven alternator shall maintain the proper voltage and current to power all electronics and lighting required for safe operation/navigation of the boat while charging both the hotel and start batteries.

Please define “Charging.” Is this maintaining the batteries at a specific voltage, or DC current into the batteries and maintaining a specific voltage (Battery float), or only DC current into the batteries, etc.?

9a) Charging is defined as supplying DC current into the batteries to power the required electrical equipment on the boat at all engine speeds, in particular, idle and slow boat speeds.

Is a specified time to recharge required?

9b) The USCG has added Section 306-1.3 to specify a time to recharge batteries.

Spec 303-1.5

Spec 304-1.3

303-1.5 Where in-line fuses are required by original equipment manufacturers, all such fuses shall be co-located into a single fuse panel.

304-1.3 Conductors shall be continuous and without splices between each terminal connection location.

In-line fuses supplied by equipment OEM’s locate them at various places along the length of the OEM supplied cable. Some are up against the equipment (such as the Furuno equipment) and some are at the opposite end of the cable away from the equipment (such as the Motorola radios). Additionally, some are automotive type (Motorola) and some are glass cartridge or ceramic cartridge (Furuno) types of varying physical size.

Does the USCG desire a custom built fuse block for the various fuses, requiring cutting and splicing the OEM supplied cable to connect to the fuse block, and relocate the fuses?

10) Yes; the USCG desires a custom built fuse block for the various fuses. This may require cutting and splicing.

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Spec 304-1.1

Spec. 304-1.2

304-1.1 Any cable/wire that is exposed to the elements and/or is not inside watertight enclosures shall be watertight. Low-smoke watertight cabling meeting the requirement of ABYC (ref. 042-3.1) is acceptable.

304-1.2 All cable shall be tinned boat cable in accordance with IEEE 45 (Ref. ABYC 042- 3.4.19).

UL1426 does not meet the requirements of IEEE-45 so allowing UL1426 cable conflicts with the requirements of IEEE-45. Additionally, the wire color code required by IEEE-45 conflicts with the ABYC color code for wiring.

Can the USCG clarify the requirement?

11) Spec 304-1.1:

Constructed so that water will not enter the enclosure under specified test conditions. (Ref. ABYC, July 2009 - 2010, E11.4.30).

IEEE 45 is cited only to require the use of tinned cable which is the primary conductor for most UL 1426 cables.

Refer to ABYC E11.14.4.1 and E11.14.4.2, July 2009 – 2010, for conductor color coding.

12 Spec 313-1.2 49

The batteries shall be capable of operating the anchor light, bilge pumps, and VHF communications for a minimum of three (3) hours.

Would the USCG clarify what is meant by “VHF communications”? (Marine DSC, Motorola Tactical VHF? Both?)

In addition, each radio has 3 modes of operation, Standby (0.5A), Receive (~2- 3A), and Transmit (~6-10A) depending on what radio and the power level transmitted).

Can the USCG identify an operational profile for the desired radio(s)? E.g.

Motorola VHF with a 50% transmit and 50% receive operating profile.

12a) VHF communications means broadcasting continuously on all VHF radios in transmit mode.

12b) Operational profile for VHF communications requirement in Spec 313-1.12 is 50% transmit and 50% receive.

13 Spec 313-1.2 49

The batteries shall be capable of operating the anchor light, bilge pumps, and VHF communications for a minimum of three (3) hours.

Please define if the 3 hour requirement is on a single battery or if the batteries are to be placed in parallel to meet the three hour requirement.

13) The three hour operating requirement is on a single battery. Batteries are not typically placed in parallel, except for cold starting.

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14 Spec 313-1.3 49 An explosion proof battery selector switch (On/Off) shall be provided for each battery and shall be mounted for easy access.

Does the USCG have a standard or reference for “explosion proof switches?”

14a) Yes; as defined by ABYC July 2009 – 2010, E11.4.15.

Does the USCG intend for offerors to use ignition protected switches?

14b) The USCG intends for offerors to use explosion proof battery selector switches on each battery.

15 Spec. Table 410-1 52

Please clarify if 3 chart plotters are required: 1 of the coxswain, 1 for the navigator and 1 to share between the two operators.

15a) One chart plotter (MDF-

12) is required to be viewable and controllable by the coxswain and crew member (Spec 422-1.2.1), and one remote display (RD-30) viewable by the coxswain (Spec 422-1.2.4).

Is the SINS remote Display only located at the helmsman plotter?

15b) The RD-30 remote display should be installed in a location viewable by the coxswain. See Spec 422.1.2.4.