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N00024-17-R-2209 DRAFT RFP
PB-X Questions and Answers November 29, 2016
| No. |
| Reference |
| Question |
| Answer |
| 1 |
| Reference documents |
| Kindly provide a source or copy for the documents referenced in the attached. |
The Government will provide Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Tech memos. The Offeror will be responsible for acquiring all other documents.
| 2 |
| Section J |
| Is it possible to receive Attachment J-3 and J-4 pertaining to GFE as noted in item 400? |
| These attachments will be posted to fed biz ops once they are available. |
| 3 |
| Section L |
| Do you want Draft-RFP questions submitted on Attachment L-1, Question Submittal Form? If so, can you post the attachment to FBO? |
| Draft RFP related questions can be submitted via email in accordance with the instructions provided in the synopsis. Att. L-1 is not required at this time. |
| 4 |
| General |
| Could you please site me in the below solicitation where I can find response date and time? |
| Response due date and time for the solicitation will be provided once the official RFP is released. |
| 5 |
| General |
| When/how do we express interest in below Sources Sought? |
| Your email will suffice. Please refer to the FBO posting under the subject solicitation for additional details related to the upcoming Industry Day and draft RFP documents... |
| 6 |
| 0 – General Guidance |
| Does the USG anticipate establishing any overriding Key Performance Parameters (KPP) that must be met? |
| The Government will not define KPP’s in the RFP. All minimum craft requirements will be defined in the Specification. |
| 7 |
| 0 – General Guidance |
| How will the offeror be evaluated on meeting the specifications in Attachment 3? Will a statement of compliance (will comply) per line item suffice? This evaluation is directly related to the level of design effort is done to support the proposal. |
| Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with sections L&M of the RFP. The Government is available to answer questions about the draft RFP including Sections L & M and the draft Specification. |
| 8 |
| 042 - General Administrative Requirements |
| Will PB-X be required to transport a Navy VBSS team and equipment? |
| All necessary payload (including personnel and equipment) is fully defined in the Specification. See section 070 for required loads |
| 9 |
| 050-2 – Craft Performance Objectives |
| Do all range, speed, and draft requirements need to be met in fresh water? |
| Yes. |
| 10 |
| 050-2 – Craft Performance Objectives |
| Are passengers expected to be in shock mitigating seating or can they be seated in temporary/jump seats? |
| There is no seating requirement for passengers. Offerors shall provide hand rails per section 612-2 of the Specification for passengers to transit on the aft deck. |
| 11 |
| 073-2 - Sound Attenuating Materials |
| Does the “interior hull structure” include decks and bulkheads? |
| Yes. |
| 12 |
| 078-1 - Structural Material/Aluminum |
| Can 5083 for high-stress/high-strength applications be added? |
As general practice, no. Specific applications for high strength fittings may be considered after award through request for deviation for the Gov’t approval.
| 13 |
| 078-2 - Fiber Reinforced Plastic |
| Is composite (FRP) an acceptable material for the hull structure? |
The Specification is open to allow for either aluminum or FRP hull construction.
| 14 |
| 078-2 - Fiber Reinforced Plastic |
| Is mixed construction (i.e. aluminum hull structure and composite cabin) allowable? |
| Mixed construction is acceptable as long as any potential corrosion issues (i.e. carbon fiber) are addressed appropriately. |
| Please clarify the maximum height limit for air transport. Furthermore, is this height measured when on a standard trailer or an air-transport trailer? |
| Additional maximum height information is available in: MIL-STD-1366E (Table 25, Figure 27). |
The requirement is for a standard trailer capable of loading the craft into a C-17.
| 16 |
| 084-2 - Road Transport |
| Please verify that there is no off-road transport/handling requirement. |
| PB-X has no off-road transportation requirement. Road surfaces are expected to include High Quality Paved and Loose Gravel with Washboard and Potholes. |
| 084-3 - Marine Transport, Launch and Recovery |
| Para (b) mentions Hoisting at Sea Launch and Recovery. Please specify each ship the USG intends on using to launch and recover the PB-X, to include the crane lifting specifications for each. |
| All hoisting at sea requirements are inherent to the Specification. Compliance with specific requirements of the Specification will ensure ability to lift on USN ships of interest. |
| 18 |
| 084-3 - Marine Transport, Launch and Recovery |
| Under which load conditions should the boat be launched/recovered from ship's crane? |
| Load conditions for lifting are as defined in Spec section 611-3 and 070-2. |
| 19 |
| 100-1 - General Structural Requirements |
Do first principles calculations include direct analysis such as FEA?
In structural design and analysis, are all welding requirements for the selected standard assumed to be invoked? Please state this clearly in the contract if so. "Metal structure shall be of generally welded construction" is not an adequate specification without further statements regarding intended review and inspection standard.
Yes. FEA analysis is acceptable; however, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to provide all information necessary to prove the analysis was performed correctly.
Yes. Welding requirements for selected structural standard are to be followed.
| 20 |
| 169-3 - Aft Deck Overhead Canopy |
| Is there an on board stowage requirement for the canopy? |
| The canopy shall be capable of being secured in the lowered position. No additional stowage is required. |
| 21 |
| 233-1 - Inboard Diesel Performance |
| Is the Offeror’s proposed craft required to meet the performance requirements while burning alternative fuels? |
| Desire is for craft to meet all speed requirements using all listed fuel types. If JP-8 fuel imposes a constraint on proposed boat ability to meet speed requirements, the Government requests that the respondent provide an explanation of performance limitations and other design implications imposed by JP-8 requirement. |
| 22 |
| 313-4 - Shore Power Battery Charger |
| Is there any requirement for an externally visible battery charger indicator? |
| No. |
| 23 |
| 320-5 - Shore Power System |
| Are the shore power cords to be included in Light Ship? |
No. The shore power cords are not to be included in Light Ship.
| 24 |
| 320-5 - Shore Power System |
| Is there a requirement for supporting shore power from non-US power sources? |
| Shore power requirements are fully captured in the Specification. |
| 25 |
| 400-1 - Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems |
| Will GFE space, weight, power and HVAC requirements be provided as part of the RFP? If listed by component, please provide component general location (e.g. Rack, Pilot House, or Rooftop/Arch)? Alternatively, weight allowance per space will be acceptable for design development (e.g. XX lbs. Rack, YY lbs. Pilot House, ZZ lbs. roof/arch). |
GFE space, weight and power will be provided with RFP. HVAC requirements will need to be derived from provided load analysis.
| 26 |
| 400-1 - Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems |
| Will there be cyber security testing requirements for the builder? |
| No. the Systems Operations Verification and Testing procedures Systems Operational Verification Test (SOVT) provided with the formal RFP will fully define builder required testing of the tactical electronics system. |
| 27 |
| 400-2 - Communications Rack and Power Provisions |
| Can the builder propose alternative rack dimensions, while still complying with the overall rack dimensions? For example, two 36-inch tall racks vice a single 72-inch tall rack. |
| The Offeror’s proposal must comply with the specification. |
Currently, the specification requires “two (2) A&J Manufacturing Co. p/n 72-A1-1002, 19" W x 26”D x 72”H equipment racks”
| Please clarify “charts”? Does the USG anticipate carrying paper charts on board the PB-X? If so, what's the anticipated quantity? |
| Yes, chart quantities vary based on duty location. |
| 29 |
| 450-3 - Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Imaging System |
| Is there a required arc of visibility of the EO/IR sensor? |
| Finalization of top side arrangement will occur during the design reviews as described in the SOW. |
| 30 |
| 450-4 - Video Distribution System |
| Is there a requirement for audio (cabin/radio/VIC) recordings for event reconstruction? |
| This is not a Specification requirement. |
| 31 |
| 470-1 Long Range Hailing Device Provisions |
| Is power needed to support port and starboard LRADs simultaneously? |
| No. |
| 32 |
| 512-4 - Heavy Duty Cabin Heat and Air Conditioning |
| Are the heating and cooling systems expected to be operated pierside using shore power? |
| No. Heating and cooling systems will not be expected to operate pier side using shore power. |
| 33 |
| 561-1 - Hydraulic Steering |
| Is an electro-hydraulic steering system acceptable? |
| It depends on the details of the proposed system. |
| There is not enough information in this specification or in the reference towing guidance to determine the appropriate length of the hawser. |
| For the final RFP, the Specification will be updated with hawser length guidance. |
| 35 |
| 600-1 - Onboard Spares |
| Please clarify what the USG means by "custom storage containers"? For example, are COTS items allowable? |
| All onboard spares shall have dedicated stowage. Yes, COTS items are allowable. |
| 36 |
| 602-2 - Label Plates (General) |
| There is precedent on US Navy small craft for attachment of placards with government approved adhesive. Can this be considered for PB-X? |
| Yes, for interior locations. |
| 37 |
| 611-2 - Heavy Duty Fendering |
| Is there any special requirement for bow-mounted fendering (flat nose/push knees)? |
| No. |
| Please provide more definition of draft marks - spacing, size, permanent weld marking requirements, etc? |
| The exact nature of the design waterline mark depends on the hull material (FRP/aluminum). There are no other requirements. |
| Please clarify topside paint requirements - if the topside is aluminum, is it required to be bead blasted, and FRP painted haze grey, or can aluminum topsides be painted haze grey? |
| The requirement is as stated in the Specification, either bead blasted or haze gray. |
| 40 |
| 630-3 - Topside Paint |
| Is the builder restricted to haze grey exterior paint scheme? |
| The Specification allows for either aluminum bead blasted top side or haze grey top side paint. |
| 41 |
| 630-6 - Anti-Fatigue Matting |
| Is the requirement for full-height Skydex matting, or is half-height acceptable? |
| Either is fine, or an equivalent alternative. |
| Will individual weights of all GFE components in Pilot House be provided for use in determining required load rating of seat mounted tables/trays? |
| All GFE weights will be provided with the formal RFP. If seat mounted equipment is proposed it will be dependent on console arrangements worked during the design reviews described in the SOW. Seats should specify allowable/maximum equipment load. |
| 43 |
| 670-1 - Stowage (General) |
| Please provide part/model numbers for all items to be stowed to allow for proper design of stowage spaces. |
| Section 670-1 of the Specification talks specifically to items provided by the Offeror. These items are defined throughout the Specification. |
| 44 |
| 700-2 - Remote Weapons System Provisions |
| Is there an anticipated mounting location or height expectation? Will weapon require blow back distances (e.g., for missile or rocket type weapon)? |
| No and No. It is desired for the system to be mounted to achieve the greatest visibility while working with in other Specification requirements. |
| 45 |
| Part 1 – General Statement of Work |
| Part 1 – General Statement of Work, states the acquisition of up to sixty (60) Patrol Boat-Xs (PB-X). However, the Quantities paragraph states a maximum IDIQ limit of forty (40) boats. Please clarify the anticipated ceiling for the first 5-year contract. |
| Final quantities are currently under examination and will be in the final RFP. We anticipate it to be in the 40-60 range. |
| 46 |
| Part 1 - Data |
| Part 1, Data, suggests that a significant level of design work will be required by the contractor at the time of proposal submittal. Has the USG made any considerations to more fully define the level of design expected at the time of proposal submittal, versus that which will be paid for? A suggestion may be for the USG to establish a Technology Readiness Level (TRL). |
| Section L clearly defines the data to be submitted at time of proposals. The design review sections of the SOW define the items expected to be defined as part of CLIN 001. |
| 47 |
| CLIN 0001 – PB-X Design |
| What level of design work is required at the time of proposal submittal? |
| See Section L for data to be submitted at time of proposal. |
| 48 |
| CLIN 0003 – Rights and Production Level Data Package |
| Does the Government intend to define the Production Level Data Package in terms of an industry standard such as DOD-D-1000, MIL-DTL-31000, or AMSE Y14.100? Specifically, does the Government intend to define the required deliverable Production Level Data Package as a Level 3 or Production Drawing Package? |
| No and No. The production level data package is as described in the SOW section C-3.085-12. |
| 49 |
| CLIN 0003 – Production Level Data Package |
| Does the USG have an estimated cost for this part of the work? |
| It is the responsibility of the Offeror to provide the cost associated with CLIN 0003 and submit this estimate in their proposal. |
| 50 |
| CLIN 0003 – Data and Production Level Data Package |
| Will the vendor retain the rights to use data for other purposes (i.e. Commercial)? |
| Data rights are as described in SOW section C-3.085-11. |
| 51 |
| CLIN 0003 – Data and Production Level Data Package |
| How will the Government determine the adequacy or acceptability of the Production Level Drawing Package as defined in the SOW? Does the Government intend to perform a (or multiple) physical configuration audits or production process and configuration audits to ensure that the Production Level Drawing Package is adequate? If so, how is the contractor compensated for supporting these Government audits? |
| Acceptance of the data will be based on acceptance inspections. Offeror’s are free to include the estimated cost of these inspections as part of CLIN 0003. |
| 52 |
| CLIN 0007 – PB-X Removable Well Deck Kickstand |
| What is the USG’s intent for using separate CLIN for this item as opposed to including the item per boat under CLIN 0005? |
| PB-X may not be required to operate out of Well Decks in all duty locations. As a result, kickstands may not be ordered on a per boat basis, but rather a certain number per operational location. |
| 53 |
| CLIN 0013 and 0016 - Training Aids |
| Is the USG’s intention to purchase these training aids as opposed to renting them from the engine and waterjet OEMs for the training periods? |
| This is correct. |
| 54 |
| CLIN 0024 – Display Models |
| Are there any ITAR restrictions on using overseas model suppliers? |
| Standard ITAR restrictions apply. |
| 55 |
| CLIN 0024 – Display Models |
| Typically, the USG purchases more than one model. Is more than one model anticipated for this program? If so, what is the anticipated number of models? |
| Notional Quantities will be in the final RFP. Note- this is an IDIQ contract. |
| 56 |
| Table C-1 |
| It appears that the government expects the design period up to and including PRR to be 7 months; again, what level of design work is to be completed during this period? |
| The design work to be completed is defined in SOW section C-3.042-2 (PDR, CDR and PRR) |
| 57 |
| C-3.042-5 - Management Reports |
| Level of reporting and management requires a significant Program Management effort – does the government expect to allow PM line item as a cost of doing business on this type of contract? |
| No. CLIN’s are already provided for data charges. |
| 58 |
| C-3.042-7 - Contractor’s Warranty, (b) Extension of Warranty |
| Please explain what is meant by this paragraph. Is the Government referring to a warranty that may be offered by a supplier of a component or system of the vessel that is greater than the base vessel warranty of 1-year? |
| Yes. |
| 59 |
| C-3.042-8 - Purchase Orders |
| Does the USG expect this to be a requirement for every boat produced? |
| Yes |
| 60 |
| C-3.042-8 - Purchase Orders |
| Does the USG expect cost data to be included on the purchase orders? |
| Yes |
| 61 |
| C3.042-9 - Operational Security |
| A Change 2 to the NISPOM was implemented in May 2016. Will this be included in the contract? |
| Yes |
| 62 |
| C-3.092-2 |
| Para. D references ABYC H-24.18.5 - This standard is for gasoline powered boats. ABYC H-33 is for diesel craft. Please verify which ABYC standard should be used. |
| In general H-33 is applicable; however, Specification section 541-1 requires a burn test from ABYC H-24.5.7 because of the use of J-8 as a fuel which has a lower flashpoint. The SOW/Specification will be clarified. |
| 63 |
| L.1.2.1.3.1 Detail Design and Engineering Approach |
| The level of design and analysis detail described for delivery during the proposal (Section L) suggests a significant amount of work to be accomplished by the contractor prior to proposal delivery and ultimately the PDR & CDR – this overlap seems to reduce the work that should be done during PDR & CDR. |
Please provide more explicit instructions on Technology Readiness Level (TRL) or design data required at proposal to reduce contract cost and IP ownership restrictions.
TRL designation is not applicable. There is a detailed listing of preliminary information to be provided with the proposal in Section L. There is a detailed listing of design products required during the design review phase in the SOW section 042-2.
Facilities
| Is the government suggesting that the contractor have some level of dedicated facilities for the production of PB-X? |
| No, the Government is requesting information on all facilities that will be used in the production of the PB-X. The government is requesting estimations of current and projected work that may compete for the use of these facilities. If the contractor’s facility/workforce is not currently capable of executing this workload the contractor shall outline their plan for completing all work. |
| 65 |
| L.5 - 52.216-1 Type of Contract |
| If PDR/CDR/PRR work is to be FFP, how will the government be organized to manage the contractual changes needed during this phase in a timely manner? |
| The Navy will be organized and staffed to manage the program requirements and changes in a timely manner. |
| 66 |
| L.10 – Facility Security Clearance |
| L.10 states that at the time of award the contractor must meet the NISPOM requirements for Secret Facility Clearance. Will this be for data/document storage only, or will there be equipment storage required as well. Depending on the government’s approach these could be two very different applications and level of effort to implement at a small business facility. |
| Data/document storage only is envisioned. Note: L.10 also states “The Government is not obligated to delay award pending security clearance of any offeror.” |
| 67 |
| Spec 164 |
| Can you clarify ballistic trajectory from Specification Section 164 Addendum? |
| There was a typographical error in the draft. A new draft has been posted to FBO.gov. |
