D01_Questions and Answers M2900025Q3005.pdf
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United States Marine Corps
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This document is a Questions and Answers file for Solicitation M2900025Q3005, providing clarification on a Customs Broker services requirement for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in Australia. The Q&A addresses key details about military vessel and aircraft movements, including: 1) Confirmation of flight movements (1x C-130 on 4-5 June, VMFA 3x C-130's), 2) Vessel type (USS Naval Vessels), 3) Cargo inspection status (offshore DAFF inspected), and 4) Disembarkation details for Sydney (2,100 Marines with personal gear, weapons, and communication equipment). The document clarifies that there are no subcontracting plan requirements or local set-asides, and potential contractors must possess knowledge of Australian government customs/immigration procedures and DAFF inspection regulations to provide customs broker services in specified ports.
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Questions and Answers M2900025Q3005
1. It is unclear the number of flights and movements noting that clearance fees are charged on a per flight/ship arrival basis. Does each of the three EDL you shared equal one movement?
Answer: 1x C-130 4-5 June, VMFA 3x C-130’s and yes it was one movement per EDL.
2. We assume the EDL arriving for Sydney is by sea given the cargo on the list incl V22s? Is this a USMC vessel or a civilian cargo ship?
Answer: USS Naval Vessels
3. Has the cargo been offshore inspected by DAFF? This will have a substantial bearing on DAFF clearance costs.
Answer: All cargo listed has been offshore DAFF inspected
4. Is teaming or subcontracting with a licensed Australian broker is acceptable for this requirement? Additionally, are there any restrictions on non-local entities serving as the prime contractor?
Answer: There is no subcontracting plan required for this requirement nor a local set-aside. Please feel free to quote on the requirement if the company can confirm to the solicitation and Performance Work Statement (PWS). Per Section 3.1 of the PWS:
“3.1. Business License: The contractor shall possess general knowledge of the Australian Government customs/immigration procedures in accordance with Australia Government procedures and DAFF Inspection procedures in accordance with DAFF regulations and be authorized to provide Customs Broker services in the ports identified in the PWS.”
5. Can you please confirm that for the Sydney EDL, this covers three amphibious ships (America, Rushmore and San Diego). Estimated about 2100 Marines are disembarking these vessels in Sydney? Is there any cargo being discharged?
Company understands that some assets such as helicopters may be staying on board at Sydney and then participating in the Exercise IVO Shoalwater Bay?
Answer: No major end items such as trucks, air craft, boats will be disembarking. The only thing coming off in Sydney is the 2100 Marines, their main packs and assault packs, crew-served weapons and individual weapons. There may be some pelican cases that come off with communication equipment. This is just for the pack and webbing inspection to allow them to go ashore IVO shoalwater Bay.
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