Questions and Answers_Bremerhave Round 1_01 Oct 26.pdf

QUESTION

DATE

RECEIVED

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

1 24-Sep-26

In the Schedule of Rates document, Column Q intends to calculate the pricing rate for a 6-Month Extension period. However, the formula seems to be incorrect. The formula currently displays as “=(P7*$X$3)+P7/2”. However, when looking at the pricing sheet, line items are intended to be priced at the appropriate unit. As such, although the period is a 6-month period, the formula should display as “=(P7*$X$3)+P7”, taking out the “/2”. In turn, Column X also currently calculates as “=R7*Q7”, but should calculate as “=(R7/2)*Q7”

1-Oct-26 These formula updates have been made. Please see updated Attachment 2: Schedule of Rates 10.5.2026.

Yes

2 24-Sep-26

PWS Section 4.7.2 (Detention) provides for detention compensation under certain circumstances. Could you please assign a corresponding detention line item within the Schedule of Rates?

1-Oct-26 Compensation for Detention is stated in 4.7.2 of the PWS: "The contractor shall be compensated XL detention during the first shift and overtime for any other shifts than the first." No

3 24-Sep-26

PWS Sections 4.7.2 and 4.7.3 state that detention is not compensable while labor required for a commodity operation is actively performing commodity work. U.S. military vessel operations at the Port of Bremerhaven are facilitated utilizing 3 separate, primary portside contracts. Each contract awarded under this program serves a distinct and critical function in the successful execution of the overall operation. As a result, performance under each contract is inherently interdependent, with certain activities requiring the completion of preceding tasks by other contractors before subsequent work can commence. Given the operational dependency, could you please clarify how a contractor performing under the Bremerhaven S&RTS contract will be compensated for detention, delay, or standby time when its workforce and equipment are available and prepared to perform commodity-rate work, but are unable to proceed due to delays in the completion of prerequisite tasks by another contractor? Our understanding is that the non-compensable restriction applies only to labor assigned to the specific commodity operation under this specific S&RTS contract, but the restriction does not extend to labor performing commodity work under a different US Military contract at the Port of Bremerhaven

1-Oct-26

We have the same understanding. The contractor is entitled to compensation for detention time when its workforce is on standby due to delays caused by another contractor.

Both the contract's Scope of Work (PWS Section 1) and the government's IGCE confirm this separation. They specifically identify "LASHING ONLY" (Schedule 1A1a) as a unique service. This shows that lashing is not just a part of loading, but its own defined job.

Detention Pay 4.7.2: Because the work is separate, a delay caused by the Longshoring contractor is considered "beyond the contractor's reasonable control."

This is the exact trigger for compensable detention time as defined in this section of the PWS.

Example: It is compensable if the Stevedore must wait because the Longshoring contractor has not loaded any cargo for them to lash.

Non-Compensable Time 4.7.3: This rule is not applicable in this situation. It is meant only for internal delays within the Stevedore's own team, for instance, if one lashing gang has to wait for another.

No

4 24-Sep-26

Please confirm that all work under this contract should be implemented by using the local Bremerhaven access permission and work authorization to operate on the BLG terminal (Hafenarbeitskarte) for all labor in accordance with the local Bremerhaven collective bargaining agreement.

1-Oct-26

This statement is fully confirmed by the PWS.

PWS 4.1.1 and 6.2.2: These sections mandate that all personnel must possess the required local port access credentials ("Hafenarbeitskarte").

PWS 4.1.3: This requires the contractor to operate in accordance with the local collective bargaining agreement.

No

5 1-Oct-26

PWS 3.3.1.2 Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) – A qualified Site Safety Health Officer must be on-site during all periods of operation when directed by the COR. As this is a COR preference, will this be ordered as Extra Labor in the Schedule of Rates?

5-Oct-26 PWS 3.3.1.2 - 3.3.1.2.1 have been removed from the Bremerhaven Stevedoring PWS.

Please see updated PWS.

Yes

SOLICITATION Q&A LOG

HTC71126QE156 Bremerhaven S&RTS

UPDATED: 5 Oct 2026

Round 1