Bidder's_Q&A__1.pdf

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Bidder’s Q&A #1

Q1: Who is the incumbent?

A1: Please see page 110 of the conformed solicitation which states that Offerors may submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements. This question is not within the scope of the purpose of bidders' questions, as stated in the solicitation.

Q2: What is their contract number?

A2: Please see page 110 of the conformed solicitation which states that Offerors may submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements. This question is not within the scope of the purpose of bidders' questions, as stated in the solicitation.

Q3: Please provide a copy of the incumbent’s existing SOW or contract.

A3: Please see page 110 of the conformed solicitation which states that Offerors may submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements. This question is not within the scope of the purpose of bidders' questions, as stated in the solicitation.

Q4: Please provide OPNAVINST 4770.5 (Series) instruction referred to in the inspection paragraph C.5.7.6 Pontoon, Buoys, and Boat Overhaul.

A4: Please see Section C.3.5 of the solicitation which indicates that the requested instruction is available for review at NAVSEA INACTSHIPMAINTO Pearl Harbor, HI. This item may also be available via an internet search

Q5: Under Factor 2. Personnel Resources, is the Staffing Plan (S-4) part of the page count?

A5: The Government confirms that the Staffing Plan is part of the page count.

Q6: Under Factor 2. Personnel Resources, what is the smallest font size allowed for the Staffing Plan (S-4)?

A6: The Government confirms that the smallest font size allowed for the Staffing Plan is 12 pitch type, please see page 109 of the conformed solicitation.

Q7: The Solicitation references “semi-annual” inspections in Paragraph C.5.1.5.2.6 Fire Extinguisher Inspection.

Please confirm that periodicity is changing to “semi-annual” from the current standard of “annual” inspection.

A7: The Government confirms that the inspection is intended to be “semi-annual”.

Q8: Paragraph C.5.1.5.2.6 Fire Extinguisher Inspection. The Solicitation references “Attachment J-17”. Referenced attachment is not included. Please provide Attachment J-17.

A8: Attachment J-17 is now available on FBO via Amendment 0001.

Q9: What is the smallest font size allowed for graphs?

A9: The Government confirms that the smallest font size allowed for graphs is 12 pitch type, please see page 110 of the RFP.

Q10: There are some inconsistencies between The Personnel Section (Section H.1) versus the CLIN listed on the page 116 of 128.

a) Admin Assistant vs. Human Resource Administrator/Admin Assistant

b) Diver – RFP TABLE page 116 . No Diver listed in section H.1.

c) Summary of Total Hours for base period (and the total for all year) off 1 hour. Our calculation shows

348,419. CLIN (page 116) shows 348,418

A10: The Government has corrected the inconsistencies between the personnel section and the CLINs listed in Section B. Please see Amendment 0001 for applicable revisions.

Q11: The Solicitation Insurance requirements are General Liability, Auto and Workmen’s Compensation. Property insurance is not listed. How does the Government cover any potential damage to vessels and/or government property? Please clarify if the Government intends to collect repair-cost from the Contractor for potential unintended damages to government property, including vessels.

A1: Please refer to the Government property clause, FAR 52.245-1(h) in the solicitation.