Round 2 Questions and Answers 11-10-21.xlsx

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Attached to: S&RTS Ports of Singapore
Solicitation number: HTC71122RR003
Issued by: Department of Defense United States Transportation Command

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This document contains questions and answers related to Solicitation Number HTC71122RR003 for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services at ports in Singapore. The solicitation is seeking rates for handling various commodities including containers, breakbulk cargo, refrigerated cargo, and hazardous materials. Rates are required for loading and discharging vessels as well as intraport transfers using shore cranes, trucks, forklifts, and heavy lift equipment as needed. The questions clarify definitions and methods of handling for different commodities specified in the Performance Work Statement versus the Statement of Work in order to determine which document takes precedence for pricing purposes. Responses indicate the Statement of Work will be used for pricing and provide corrections to terminology in the Performance Work Statement as needed.

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	ROUND 1 - POSTED: 2 NOVEMBER 2021
	QUESTION	TECH/KTR	QUESTION	ANSWER
	1	CONTRACTING	1. Atch+1+-+PWS+-+Singapore+(Final)+(BM)+10-20-21+v1 is dated 23 July 2021 inside the PWS	Amendment 1 to the solicitation states the affected paragraphs from the originally posted PWS and the revised (v1) PWS dated 10-20-21 v1. Those paragraphs affected are 2.3.9 & 2.3.15. See Amendment 1 posted on solicitation at SAM.gov
	2	TECH	2.	Commodity 25a and 25b in PWS / SOR (vessel and truck)
a.	PWS 25a LO/LO - Shore Crane Type ( Fixed Port Gantry or Mobile Container Crane (i.e. Gottwald))
b.	PWS 25b LO/LO - Ships Gear, Ships crane, or Mobile shore crane
c.	SOR 25a LO/LO - Shore Crane 20´
d.	SOR 25b LO/LO - Shore Crane 40´
Kindly ask for clarification and confirmation ?	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 77/78 reference each commodity, the SOR also will list needed in Singapore

They want rates for handling 20’ and 40’ containers separately.

	3	TECH	3.	Commodity 50a and 50b PWS / SOR
a.	PWS Commodity 50 – Refrigerated, chill/freeze priced in MTON’s (crates, boxes, pallets)
b.	SOR Commodity 50a -- MILVAN-CONTAINER 20’ has Each as Unit of Measure and Commodity 50b – MILVAN-CONTAINER 40’ has Each as Unit of Measure
Kindly ask for clarification and confirmation ?	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 77/78 reference each commodity

Commodity 50 is, Refrigerated, chill/freeze priced as containers.

Price IAW the SOR - Each

	4	TECH	4.	Commodity 40 PWS / SOR
a.	PWS Commodity 40 - Breakbulk items shall be priced in MTON’s
b.	SOR Commodity 40a – GENERAL CARGO (BREAKBULK) has Each as Unit of Measure and Commodity 40b – GENERAL CARGO (BREAKBULK) has Each as Unit of Measure
Kindly ask for clarification and confirmation ?	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 77/78 reference each commodity

Commodity 40 is breakbulk, however they want rates for that fit weight limits 10/16.5K for commodity 40a that's considered OUT of Gauge & for commodity 40b will be containerized.

	5	TECH	5.	Commodity 50a and 50b SOR (vessel and truck)
a.	SOR does not include the type of operation for vessel (is this LOLO)
b.	SOR does not include the type of operation for truck (is this LOLO)
Kindly ask for clarification and confirmation ?	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 77/78 reference each commodity

Commodity 50 will be LOLO and all containers handled are.

	6	TECH	6.	Intra Port Transfer SOR
a.	SOR does not mention commodity for General Cargo
b.	SOR Commodity 50ac and 50ad does not mention LOLO or something else
c.	SOR Commodity 50ac and 50ad does not mention if it’s refrigerated
Kindly ask for clarification and confirmation ?	The unit did not indicate it needed rates for general cargo, because that commodity is items 10-16.5K therefore I think it would be loaded on awaiting trucks and port clearance. Commodity 50 is, Refrigerated, chill/freeze priced as containers.
	7	TECH	STORAGE CLARIFICATIONS:
			a.PWS – Commodity 45d is not listed in the PWS	The 45d is listed on this SOR and is specific to Singapore and is not standard use.
			b.	SOR – Commodity 45d is this general cargo, or 20FT or 40FT	No, this is hazardous cargo non-containerized
			c.	PWS / SOR - Commodity 45c RO/RO – Loaded /Discharged by truck, forklift, by ramp and SOR Commodity 45c is out of gauge Units Dry 20FT	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 77/78 reference each commodity

Commodity 45c is out of gauge Units Dry 20FT container.

d.	SOR – does not mention 20’ Reefer Container	Line 39. TO DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE PORT - Refrigerated cargo CONTAINER, COMMERCIAL or MILITARY EMPTY AND FULL- 20FT
e.	SOR / PWS – Commodity 50 in PWS is MTON Unit of Measure not Each	commodity 50 in general will be crate/boxes of chilled or frozen goods, however This rate is specific to Singapore and will be priced as each (EA).
f.	PWS – Commodity 50a and 50b are missing from the PWS	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 77/78 reference each commodity

This commodity is specific to Singapore and will be priced as each.

	ROUND 2 - POSTED: 17 November 2021
	8	TECH/KTR	QUESTION	ANSWER	OFFER REMARKS TO ROUND ONE QUESTIONS	GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
	9	CONTRACTING	1. Atch+1+-+PWS+-+Singapore+(Final)+(BM)+10-20-21+v1 is dated 23 July 2021 inside the PWS	Amendment 1 to the solicitation states the affected paragraphs from the originally posted PWS and the revised (v1) PWS dated 10-20-21 v1. Those paragraphs affected are 2.3.9 & 2.3.15. See Amendment 1 posted on solicitation at SAM.gov	This understood , you changed paragraphs 2.3.9 & 2.3.15. You didn't change date of PWS on 10-20-21.	The date reflected on the PWS was the creation date, version control is listed on the file name "Atch 1 - PWS - Singapore (Final)(BM) 10-20-21 v1". V1 reflect the 1st change to the PWS, but for your clarity, we've changed the date.
	10	TECH	2.	Commodity 25a and 25b in PWS / SOR (vessel and truck)
a.	PWS 25a LO/LO - Shore Crane Type ( Fixed Port Gantry or Mobile Container Crane (i.e. Gottwald))
b.	PWS 25b LO/LO - Ships Gear, Ships crane, or Mobile shore crane
c.	SOR 25a LO/LO - Shore Crane 20´
d.	SOR 25b LO/LO - Shore Crane 40´
Kindly ask for clarification and confirmation ?	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 77/78 reference each commodity, the SOR also will list needed in Singapore

They want rates for handling 20’ and 40’ containers separately. The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 15/16 instead 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 74/75 instead 77/78 reference each commodity.

Understood they wants rates for handling 20’ and 40’ containers separately but in PWS we have:

25a LO/LO - Shore Crane Type ( Fixed Port Gantry or Mobile Container Crane (i.e. Gottwald)) 25b LO/LO - Ships Gear, Ships crane, or Mobile shore crane and in SOR we have 25a LO/LO - Shore Crane/heavy lifts/trucks 20´ 25b LO/LO - Shore Crane/heavy lifts/trucks 40´

Will you change PWS or we will follow only SOR?	Appendix B is the Glossary of terms and used as a reference. It is the standard method of movement used in all contracts, - For this contract the SOR will take precedence for pricing needs
	11	TECH	3.	Commodity 50a and 50b PWS / SOR
a.	PWS Commodity 50 – Refrigerated, chill/freeze priced in MTON’s (crates, boxes, pallets)
b.	SOR Commodity 50a -- MILVAN-CONTAINER 20’ has Each as Unit of Measure and Commodity 50b – MILVAN-CONTAINER 40’ has Each as Unit of Measure
Kindly ask for clarification and confirmation ?	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 77/78 reference each commodity

Commodity 50 is, Refrigerated, chill/freeze priced as containers.

Price IAW the SOR - Each The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 15/16 instead 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 74/75 instead 77/78 reference each commodity.

SOR Commodity 50a -- MILVAN-CONTAINER 20’ - EA and 50b – MILVAN-CONTAINER 40’ - EA is not inside PWS

Will you change PWS or we will follow only SOR?	commodity 50 will be containerized cold/frozen cargo. For this contract the SOR will take precedence for pricing needs,
	12	TECH	4.	Commodity 40 PWS / SOR
a.	PWS Commodity 40 - Breakbulk items shall be priced in MTON’s
b.	SOR Commodity 40a – GENERAL CARGO (BREAKBULK) has Each as Unit of Measure and Commodity 40b – GENERAL CARGO (BREAKBULK) has Each as Unit of Measure
Kindly ask for clarification and confirmation ?	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 77/78 reference each commodity
Commodity 40 is breakbulk, however they want rates for that fit weight limits 10/16.5K for commodity 40a that's considered OUT of Gauge & for commodity 40b will be containerized.	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 15/16 instead 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 74/75 instead 77/78 reference each commodity.

Understood but in PWS we have:

40a LO/LO - Loaded / Discharged by Container Crane, Gantry crane 40b Load/Discharge by lift with equipment other than described in 40a, e.g. toplift, forklift, shore crane, ship's crane and in SOR we have 40a LO/LO – to land transport, special cargo & heavy lifts 10.0001-16.500 lbs. OUT of Gauge 40a 40b LO/LO – to land transport, special cargo & heavy lifts 10.0001-16.500 lbs. containerized

Will you change PWS or we will follow only SOR?	The PWS states Commodity 40 is priced according to MTON, but the SOR is priced to EACH. This is inconsistent and respectfully request further review. If Commodity 40 is Breakbulk, how is Breakbulk considered out of Gauge or Containerized ? Any Breakbulk loaded on a ISO Flat Rack is infact containerized already, despite being out of gauge or containerized. By definition 40 General Cargo or Cargo Not Otherwise Specified, includes pallets, wood or metal creates, and skids, Non-ISO fitted containers, ISU 90/60, M7-FRS, BOH shelters, military style (bundle, each or loaded without ISO fittings and with or without forklift pockets), tank rollers This is true, of the definition of commodity 40, however in for this contract the unit needs pricing based on the SOR definition, 40a will be cargo is oversized BB that will be lifted onto land transport. 40b will be cargo that can be stuffed into a container.
	13		5.	Commodity 50a and 50b SOR (vessel and truck)
a.	SOR does not include the type of operation for vessel (is this LOLO)
b.	SOR does not include the type of operation for truck (is this LOLO)
Kindly ask for clarification and confirmation ?	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 77/78 reference each commodity
Commodity 50 will be LOLO and all containers handled are.	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 15/16 instead 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 74/75 instead 77/78 reference each commodity. Commodity 50a -- MILVAN-CONTAINER 20’ - EA and 50b – MILVAN-CONTAINER 40’ - EA is not inside PWS. Will you change PWS or we will follow only SOR?	For this contract the SOR will take precedence for pricing needs
	14		6.	Intra Port Transfer SOR
a.	SOR does not mention commodity for General Cargo
b.	SOR Commodity 50ac and 50ad does not mention LOLO or something else
c.	SOR Commodity 50ac and 50ad does not mention if it’s refrigerated
Kindly ask for clarification and confirmation ?	The unit did not indicate it needed rates for general cargo, because that commodity is items 10-16.5K therefore I think it would be loaded on awaiting trucks and port clearance. - Commodity 50 is, Refrigerated, chill/freeze priced as containers.	We do not have explanation of any commodity specified in the Intra port transfer inside of PWS. Will you change PWS or we will follow only SOR?	commodity 50 will be containerized cold/frozen cargo. For this contract the SOR will take precedence for pricing needs,
	15	STORAGE CLARIFICATIONS:
			a.PWS – Commodity 45d is not listed in the PWS	The 45d is listed on this SOR and is specific to Singapore and is not standard use.	Will you add this in PWS?	For this contract the SOR will take precedence for pricing needs, I also updated the naming convention for commodity column
			b.	SOR – Commodity 45d is this general cargo, or 20FT or 40FT	No, this is hazardous cargo non-containerized	In PWS we have: 45	CONTAINERS – MILVANS – SEAVANS / Appendix B page 74/75 , Will you change PWS or we will follow only SOR?	For this contract the SOR will take precedence for pricing needs, I also updated the naming convention for commodity column
			c.	PWS / SOR - Commodity 45c RO/RO – Loaded /Discharged by truck, forklift, by ramp and SOR Commodity 45c is out of gauge Units Dry 20FT	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 77/78 reference each commodity
Commodity 45c is out of gauge Units Dry 20FT container.	In PWS we have: 45c	RO/RO - Loaded /Discharged by truck, forklift, by ramp, Will you change PWS or we will follow only SOR?	For this contract the SOR will take precedence for pricing needs, I also updated the naming convention for commodity column
			d.	SOR – does not mention 20’ Reefer Container	Line 39. TO DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE PORT - Refrigerated cargo CONTAINER, COMMERCIAL or MILITARY EMPTY AND FULL- 20FT	Line 39 is Intra port transfer NOT Storage	correction should be line 60/61- For this contract the SOR will take precedence for pricing needs, I also updated the naming convention for commodity column & added a line for 20Ft Reefer containers
			e.	SOR / PWS – Commodity 50 in PWS is MTON Unit of Measure not Each	commodity 50 in general will be crate/boxes of chilled or frozen goods, however This rate is specific to Singapore and will be priced as each (EA).	will you change PWS?	commodity 50 will be containerized cold/frozen cargo. For this contract the SOR will take precedence for pricing needs, I also updated the naming convention for commodity column
			f.	PWS – Commodity 50a and 50b are missing from the PWS	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 77/78 reference each commodity
This commodity is specific to Singapore and will be priced as each.	The listed method of moving cargo is listed in the PWS on page 15/16 instead 19 (4.5) and Appendix B page 74/75 instead 77/78 reference each commodity. Commodity 50a and 50b are missing from the PWS , Will you change PWS or we will follow only SOR?	For this contract the SOR will take precedence for pricing needs, I also updated the naming convention for commodity column
	16	TECH	1 - Will the USG consider separating the activities in Sembawang Wharf from rate applied at other terminals in Singapore?	at this time this contract will cover all Ports of Brani, Pasir Panjang, Keppel, Sembawang Wharves, Tanjong Pagar, Jurong, and Tuas.
	17	TECH	2 - Will the USG consider separating the shipboard activities from the stevedoring rates in Sembawang in consideration of local COVID restrictions?	the PWS separates commodity inherent to the vessel (stevedoring) and loading trucks, and other terminal services (longshoring)
	18	TECH	Can the USG guide the inventory of shipping containers they have in the Diego Garcia service?	at this time there are less than 20 containers, the amount fluctuates during the month.
	19	TECH	Can the USG clarify the use of flat racks noted in the PWS but not in the SOR?	Flatracks are used for shipping commodity 40, out of gauge (oversized) cargo, mainly anything that cant be containerized.
	20	TECH	Can the USG Clarify if the Reefer Containers noted in the SOR are 40’ or 20’?	Refrigerated containers come in both 20' & 40'
	21	TECH	Can the USG Clarify the calculation on replacement value on the containers noted in the PWS 6.1.5? This calculation assumes the contractor has purchased the containers as new vs second hand. Todays second hand market produces a higher value and cost to the contractor.	the replacement value in 6.1.5 is an example, for replacement value, the contractor will have to show proof of value in order to make a full claim, an any container new or used.
	22	TECH	Doesn’t the USG have a global container supply contract with Triton, Seacube, and Textainer to cover this requirement under PWS 6.1? (NAICS 532411 - $91.7 mil)	per 6.1.2, Container Leasing. The Contractor shall provide container leasing for the Government IAW the following terms and conditions. That container requirement will not be used for the Singapore contract.
	23	TECH	Can you define “UC HANDLING GANG” as listed in the SOR?	Un-containerized cargoes
	24	TECH	Can you explain “LOLO to Land Transport” as noted in the SOR? It is noted in the LOAD VESSEL and seem to contradict the separation of LOAD VESSEL and LOAD TRUCK	LOLO for land transport (trucks) is lifting on/off directly from vessel to truck or truck to vessel.
	25	TECH	The stevedoring rates are all listed to include shore gear. However we understand ships gear is used in Sembawang and no shore equipment exists at this port. However from time to time they do use a floating crane or a truck crane. These are NOT GOTWALDS and are much slower than normal port gantry cranes. Can you guide approach or clarify the SOR?	6.4.16 Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE). The Contractor shall provide any special equipment, or supplies necessary (not covered in schedule 4 rental equipment) for the successful completion of each operation (e.g. floating cranes, land based cranes, mobile cranes, special equipment, special materials, or reimbursable 3rd party services) . 5.28.2 Self-containing vessel. In some cases, the Government may use USG/MSC controlled vessels where ship’s gear and equipment is available for use. In the absence of vessel (crew) crane operator, the Contractor shall provide qualified crane operators for vessel lift operations, compensation for crane operator shall be established labor rates in schedule 2 of the SOR . 5.28.1 Mobile Crane Service. The Contractor shall have the capability to provide mobile cranes from 50-250 ton capacity. Mobile crane cost shall include (if applicable) mobilization setup, and tear down, crane rigging gear, fuel, POL, and crane operator(s). The Contractor shall also furnish extra heavy lift equipment/gear if needed in addition to crane rental equipment. The Government shall compensate the Contractor per equipment rental rates established in schedule 4 of the SOR

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