Questions and Answers_Round 2.pdf

QUESTION

DATE

RECEIVED

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

2 5-May-25

PWS Section 4.2 Ordering Services: a.

Ordering services NLT 1400hrs for 0800hrs start next day.

Shouldn't it be NLT 1330hrs for 0800hrs start next day?

b.1400hrs for 1800hrs start same day. Shouldn't it be NLT

1330hrs for 1800hrs start same day?

c.1330hrs for 0300hrs start (same day 3rd shift)?

19-May-25 The Government concurs with these changes. The PWS has been updated to reflect these changes in section 4.2 Ordering Services.

Yes

3 5-May-25

PWS Section 4.2.2 Cancellation of Services:

a. PWS States: NLT 1700hrs the same day as ordered for

0800hrs start next day. Should it be NLT 1400hrs for 0800hrs start next day?

b.PWS States: 0700hrs next day for 1300hrs start same day.Should it be NLT 1400hrs for 1800hrs start same day?

c.Should Hoot Shift be NLT 1400hrs for 0300hrs start?

19-May-25

The Government concurs with these changes. The PWS has been updated to reflect these changes in section 4.2.2 Cancellation of

Services.

Yes

4 5-May-25 PWS Section 4.2.3 Verbal Request:

How is the contractor compensated for additional labor & equipment?

19-May-25 Additional labor should be charged at XL rate. Equipment should be billed as OOP and the PWS has been updated with language to reflect this change. Equipment will be billed as EQR.

Yes

5 5-May-25

PWS Section 4.7 Commodity Pricing: Requesting to exclude PMA cargo assessments from commodity rates to align with commercial best practice.

19-May-25

PMA will be included within the commodity rates and not billed as a pass-through (OOP). Contractor needs to take this into account when determining commodity rates.

No

6 5-May-25

PWS Section 4.7.5.2 Provide driver/operators one hour prior to work start times: Can the hour flex start be compensated at XL Man Hour rates? Can the COR and Contractor handle early flex starts on case-by case basis, rather than building into each commodity rate?

19-May-25

The Government concurs and the PWS has been updated with the following language, "GFE will be dispatched to the contractor no less than 3 days prior to mission start date. Equipment dispatch will be reimbursed at XL rate."

Yes

7 5-May-25

PWS Section 4.14.2.1 CFE/MHE used for Commodity work in conjunction with XL/EQR:

Contractor compensation at XL and hours of compensation be determined by PMA-ILWU CBA rules.

19-May-25

All ILWU workers are guaranteed 8 hours of pay and the

Government cannot deviate from the PMA-ILWU CBA rules. The

PWS has been updated to reflect the same.

Yes

8 5-May-25

4.16.3 Cost Data:

Requesting more detailed information/instruction on this section.

19-May-25 This section of the PWS has been removed. Yes

9 5-May-25 Section 5.3.3.6 Moving military vehicles or CFE/MHE off site:

This is outside of the ILWU jurisdiction.

19-May-25 This section of the PWS has been removed. Yes

10 5-May-25

5.3.4 Manning Traffic Control Points (TCPs):

Suggest handling on an as needed basis and compensating at

XL rates at time of service.

19-May-25 This section of the PWS has been removed. Yes

11 5-May-25

5.6.3.2 Commerical Truck Drivers: USG hires Commercial

trucks and vets drivers for CDL 19-May-25 This section of the PWS has been removed. Yes

12 5-May-25 PWS Section 5.7.11.1 Staging Are Requirement: How will compensation be provided for staging area? An OOP?

19-May-25 Rates for staging are provided in the updated SOR. Yes

13 5-May-25 Section 5.7.11.2 Setting up Staging Yards: Suggest compensation for this be at XL.

19-May-25 Setting up the staging area will be paid at commodity rate. No

14 5-May-25

Section 5.12.1 Safety Load/Hang Test: MOTCO cranes are not tested by contractor. If required by USG, this service should be compensated at XL.

19-May-25

Contractor has nothing to do with load testing at MOTCO. The language in the PWS has been updated for this service occuring only at Port of Oakland.

Yes

15 5-May-25

PWS Section 6.4.1.3 Hours of Operation:

a. PWS states: Monday thru Friday:

i.1st: 0800 – 1800 ii.2nd: 1800 – 0300 iii.3rd: 0300 – 0800

b. PWS states: Saturday, Sunday & Holidays:

i.1st: 0800 – 1800 ii.2nd: 1800 – 0300 iii.3rd: 0300 – 0800

c. Monday thru Friday (should it be):

i. 1st: 0800 – 1700

ii. 2nd: 1800 – 0300

iii. 3rd: 0300 – 0800 (Hoot Shift)

d. Saturday, Sunday & Holidays (should it be):

i. 1st: 0800 – 1700

ii. 2nd: 1800 – 0300

iii. 3rd: 0300 – 0800 (Hoot Shift)

19-May-25 The Government concurs with Monday through Friday operating hours (should be) 0800 - 1700. The PWS has been updated.

Yes

16 5-May-25 Section 6.4.1.4.1 Breaks: Breaks are build into meal hours and end of shift.

19-May-25 The PWS language has been updated. Yes

17 5-May-25

Section 6.4.2.1 Holidays: Contractor can provide service seven (7) days per week, and 365 days per year, however services will be compensated in accordance with CBA established shifts.

19-May-25 The Government concurs and has updated the PWS language. Yes

SOLICITATION Q&A LOG

HTC71125RE125 NOCAL S&RTS

UPDATED: 19 MAY 2025

18 5-May-25 Section 6.4.7.4 GFE returned in the same condition as received: The contractor suggests that normal wear and tear be taken into consideration.

19-May-25

The Government concurs that the contractor will not be responsible for normal wear and tear on GFE, but will be held accountable for damage caused by operators. The language in the

PWS has been updated.

Yes

19 5-May-25

PWS Section 6.5.4.1 Explosives Familiarization and Training:

Will USG provide training to contractor to take?

19-May-25

Training slides are currently provided to PMA for them to ensure their personnel are properly trained. The Government will assist the contractor with enrollment in AMMO-62 at the contractor's expense. The language in the PWS has been updated.

Yes

20 5-May-25

Tech Worksheet - Question 1:

References 6.1.4 and 6.4.3, these sections are not found in the PWS.

19-May-25

The reference of 6.1.4 should be 6.4.1 Hours of Operation and

6.4.3 is in the PWS and is labeled as "Shift Change" on page 61 the updated PWS.

No

21 5-May-25

SOR - MOTCO:

There are no truck and rail rates for MOTCO. How will

Contractor be compensated for truck and rail operations at

MOTCO?

19-May-25 These services will be provided at XL rates, schedule 2 of the SOR. Yes

22 5-May-25

SOR - Oakland:

There is no on-dock rail in Oakland and ILWU does not have rail jurisdiction off-dock. How can Contractor provide rail rates?

19-May-25 ILWU workers are are not allowed on the rail head in Oakland.

This work is provided by the railroad companies.

No

23 5-May-25

For the Port of Oakland, should paragraph 6.6.1.1 read, "Compensation shall be at established rates in (Schedule 6) of the SOR" or "Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are included in commodity rates established in the

SOR."?

4.1.2.1 Port Services/Tariffs. The USG will compensate the

Port of Oakland for all tariff charges or port fees generated throughout the course of the contract.

19-May-25

With regard to section 4.1.2.1, the Government will compensate the Port of Oakland for all tariff charges or port fees generated throughout the course of the contract.

No

24 5-May-25

For the Port of Oakland, should paragraph 6.6.1.1 read, "Compensation shall be at established rates in (Schedule 6) of the SOR" or "Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are included in commodity rates established in the

SOR."?

6.6.1.1 The contractor shall be required to have ready access to a facility at the commercial Ports of Oakland. This facility will be the primary terminal for vessel operations. At a minimum, the facility requirements should accommodate military cargo volumes up to 135,000 SqFt. of rolling stock, 80 TEUs, and provide 1250 ft. of functional dockside space with no less than 35’ Mean

Lower Low Water draft. Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are included in commodity rates established in the SOR.

19-May-25

With regard to section 6.6.1.1, the PWS has been updated to remove the following sentence, "Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are included in the commodity rates established in the SOR."

Yes

25 5-May-25

For the Port of Oakland, should paragraph 6.6.1.1 read, "Compensation shall be at established rates in (Schedule 6) of the SOR" or "Compensation for services defined in this paragraph are included in commodity rates established in the

SOR."?

6.6.3.5 Warehousing. The Contractor shall when requested by

the USG provide short/long-term warehousing at the Port of Oakland for USG owned equipment, vehicles, materials, and cargo transitioning the port. Warehouse space shall be secured from commercial operations, and separated by wall or fencing and shall have access to loading docks for cargo transfer.

Warehousing shall have lighting and be accessible to the

834th TB on a 24/7 basis. Compensation shall be at established rates in (Schedule 6) of the SOR.

19-May-25

With regard to section 6.6.3.5, the PWS has been updated to remove the following sentence, "Compensation shall be at established rates in the (Schedule 6) of the SOR."

Yes

26 16-May-25

In Attachment 2 - SOR, Line Items 272-283 in equipment pricing section for Port of Oakland are asking for us to include an operator in our pricing. Should we assume that this equipment is being used on day shift only with regard to operator rates?

19-May-25

The Government reserves the right to order EQR whenever required to support mission requirements. However, the majority of S&RTS operational time is conducted during daylight hours.

No