Att._9_-_NSW_8M_SSC_Solicitation_Questions_ _Answers_(04-Nov-13).DOC

N00024-14-R-2221 November 01, 2013

Attachment 9-Solicitation Questions and Answers

Question 1: Is there an incumbent contractor/contract number associated with this opportunity? Or is this a new requirement?

Government Response 1: There is no ongoing effort at this time for this requirement. Therefore, this is a new requirement.

Question 2: As per the instructions of the Design-Build requirements, is there a set of drawings for the asset that this build will replace? Specifically, can we have a copy of the design/functional drawings for the support craft currently utilized for the missions indicated in the synopsis/solicitation?

Government Response2: No Government-Furnished Information (GFI) will be provided as a part of this solicitation. All available documents are posted on FedBizOpps. The Government is soliciting commercial craft tailored to meet the specification requirement.

Question 3: The delivery destination is San Diego, CA; however, is there a geographic restriction on where this work will be performed?

Government Response 3: The work must be performed within the United States.

Question 4: The description of this vessel calls for Outboard Gasoline Engines. Would consideration be given to Diesel Inboard/outboard units or Diesel Jet units as a propulsion method? The Diesels would be much more fuel efficient and also have the ability to run not only on diesel fuel but also on JP-5 and JP-8 aircraft fuels.

Government Response 4: Consideration will not be given on proposing a different engine configuration outside of what is specified within the RFP.