Questions and Answers 1 December 2022.pdf

QUESTION

DATE

RECEIVED

PROSPECTIVE VENDOR'S QUESTION DATE OF REPLY GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE AMEND RFP?

2 21-Nov-22

This PWS specifically calls for operations at the Klaipedos Smelte Terminal (KST) – one of several capable and suitable terminals at the Port of Klaipeda. In communications with the terminal, KST has expressed a desire to focus on container operations which puts the long term success stevedoring operations of this program at risk. Would TRANSCOM permit offerors to propose other terminals instead?

1-Dec-22 Klaipedos Smelte Terminal (KST) is required. Other terminals are not open for consideration.

No

3 21-Nov-22 Per the SOR, pricing must be valid for five years. Would TRANSCOM consider permitting contractors to escalate pricing each year instead by revising the SOR accordingly?

1-Dec-22

No, Offerors are to provide pricing valid for five years. The Schedule of Rates (SOR) will not be revised to allow escalation pricing for each year.

No

4 21-Nov-22

In general, relating to PWS Section 4.1.2.1, port tariff/charges can be increased in a way that far outpaces standard inflation. How would contractors account for large increases in port tariff rates? Would TRANSCOM consider permitting port tariff rates to be passed through at cost?

1-Dec-22

No, port tariffs will not be passed through at cost. If port tariffs were to increase to the point it causes a significant loss to the contractor, they can file an REA with the Contracting Officer to recoup those expenses.

No

5 21-Nov-22

Per Section 4.4.1.2 of the PWS, “During vessel or truck loading or discharging, where military drivers or aircraft support staff were provided, the USG will only compensate the Contractor for services (if provided e.g., lashing, or unlashing per schedule 1A1a/1A2a) for those vehicles or aircraft (if applicable) operated/driven by the U.S. Military or civilian personnel.” Therefore, if the military operates vehicles, should port tariff charges be loaded into the lashing/unlashing rates?

1-Dec-22 The lashing and unlashing rates shall be a standalone cost for lashing and unlashing only.

No

6 21-Nov-22

Per Section 4.13.5 (Mobile Cranes), the PWS says that all rental cranes are to be reimbursed at cost as OOP.

However, Lines 175-177 of the SOR ask contractors to provide pricing for mobile cranes. Could TRANSCOM please clarify the requirement for what is OOP and what is SOR based?

1-Dec-22 Crane rates found in the SOR at Line Items 175-177 at 50, 100 and

160 LT capacity will be reimbursed through the SOR. Please see the amended PWS.

Yes

7 21-Nov-22 How is compensation for staging area (up to 33,000 sqm) to be priced? It is not present in the SOR.

1-Dec-22

The SOR has been amended. Line Item 186 has been changed to "HARD STAND LOTS - OPEN STAGING AREA" estimated up to 33,000

SQMT. Line Item 187 now reflects "RENTAL 20FT SHIPPING

CONTAINERS (SECURITY WALL)."

Per the SOR, staging should be priced per square meter per day.

Reference PWS section 6.4.6.1.

Yes

8 22-Nov-22

In Solicitation paper RFP HTC711-23-R-R003 there are no lines requesting to quote for Open Staging areas . Is it missed out , should there be line for offer price for Open Staging area or will there be different procedure for contracting Open staging area

1-Dec-22

The SOR has been amended. Line Item 186 has been changed to "HARD STAND LOTS - OPEN STAGING AREA" estimated up to 33,000

SQMT. Line Item 187 now reflects "RENTAL 20FT SHIPPING

CONTAINERS (SECURITY WALL)."

Yes

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HTC71123RR003 Klaipeda, Klaipedos Smelte Terminal, Lithuania UPDATED: 01 December 2022

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