N00024-20-R-2200 July 28 2020.xlsx

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This document contains a question and answer file related to a request for proposal for a Flag Barge for the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The solicitation requests offers for a vessel to perform official tours of Pearl Harbor and support visits by heads of state, government and military leaders, and other influential individuals.

Key details include a delivery date of 90 days after award for the vessel. The technical proposal must meet all requirements of the updated solicitation. A heavy weather plan would be submitted after award. Payment will be made in accordance with the payment events schedule, with final payment occurring within 14 days of acceptance. Inspections include a potential pre-award survey at the current location and a post-delivery inspection at the delivery location. The Navy is the contracting agency, with proposals due by August 10, 2020 and awards to be made within 60 days thereafter.

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N00024-20-R-2200 QA August 4 2020.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
N00024-20-R-2200 Amendment 2.docx DOCX document
DUNS CAGE GUIDANCE.pdf PDF
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Att_2_FB Spec Response Matrix.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Att_3_-US Flag Vessel Affadavit.docx DOCX document
Att_1_Flag Barge Specification.docx DOCX document
N0002420R2200 Flag Barge RFP.pdf PDF
Att_4_-Warranty.docx DOCX document
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QA_ N00024-20-R-2200

No.TopicQuestionResponse
1Delivery ScheduleCan you briefly describe a delivery schedule requirement if one exists at this point?The boat shall be delivered 90 days after the date of contract.
2Technical ProposalWill the Government consider deleting the requirement for removing all obsolete or non-functioning equipment from the vessel required by Attachment 1, Section 070 :General Requirements and providing a 12 month warranty required by Attachment 4.Spec, Sect 70, states there is an option for obsolete/non-functioning equipment to be “properly disabled with government approval”, with further details provided in that section. Properly disabling the equipment (as long as we approve on a case by case basis), would not disqualify them. Attachment 4 will be removed.
3Technical ProposalIf a Technical Proposal is not responsive to all provisions will we be ineligible for award?
If yes, would it be possible for the RFP to be modified to delete these requirements?If the Technical Proposal is not responsive to all updated provisions the proposal will be Unacceptable.

All RFP updates will be made via betaSAM.gov

4Transfer or TitleWho documents and Transfers the title of ownership?The government will accept and document a Bill of sale and a form DD-250 (can be provided), with previous ownership documentation (registration, certifications, title, etc.) signed by both parties after inspection at final acceptance.
5Heavy Weather Protection PlanPage 7 When would a protection of Heavy Weather need to be submitted. Before or after the award is received?A Heavy Weather Plan would be submitted after award and would be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for the contract.
6Fuel TanksWill the Government consider removing the requirment to the clean the fuel tanks as this is an added expense.The only reference to cleaning fuel tanks is in clause C-211-H020 PROTECTION OF THE VESSEL (NAVSEA) (MAR 2019). This clause is intended as protection of the vessel if hot work, e.g., welding, is being performed near fuel tanks or lines. The clause applies if there is a need for hot work.
7Award ScheduleWhen would be the estimated award time and estimated delivery date to Norfolk?Per the RFP, bids are due by 10 August 2020 and must be valid for 60 days. Award can be made at anytime upto the validity date and the boat shall be delivered 90 days after the date of contract.
8PaymentWill the Government pay the full payment at time of delivery?No, payments will be made in accordance with Section H Payable events.
9PaymentWill the Government be able to pay by certified check or Wired funds?The Government pays its contractors via Electronic Funds Transfer using the information contained in the Central Contractor Registerstration (CCR)
10PaymentWhen will the payment occurFinal payment will be provided following final acceptance by the government and can take up to 14 days following receipt of the payment request required per the terms of the RFP.
11Post- Delivery InspectionPlese elaborate on the post-delivery inspection.The post-delivery inspection is to verify that all systems, equipment and materials are in good condition and fully operational as required by the contract, and that no damage occurred during shipping. If a pre-award survey is conducted, the bulk of inspection will occur at that time and the post-delivery inspection will verify that all items flagged at the pre-award survey have been resolved and no new problems are discovered.
12Accept/Reject TimeWhen is the accept or reject time? Will your representatives be viewing the boats prior to awarding the contract?A pre-award survey may be conducted at the discretion of the government. Final acceptance will occur following the post-delivery inspection and resolution of any discrepancies found.
13WarrantyWhat is my labially exposure during the 10 General Warranty Period. If someone were to break something due to operational error would this be on me to repair?Attachment 4 - Warranty has been removed from the RFP.
14InspectionWhen and where does the inspection occur? Charleston where the boat is laying or Norfolk?If a pre-award survey is conducted, it will occur at the current location of the vessel. Final acceptance will occur near or at the delivery location.
15InvoicesPage 43 At what point would I submit original invoices and 3 copies?Invoices are submitted after each payment event is completed as described in Section H.
16Unique EntityPage 60 At what point would I need to establish Unique Entity or do I need to since Im an individual?Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. It is assigned when register your company when you register with SAM. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.
17GAGL CodePage 79 What is a GAGL Code and when and where do I find this?The RFP does not ask for GAGL code. There is a request for a CAGE Code. You can register for a CAGE Code on https://cage.dla.mil/Request. See attached "DUNS CAGE GUIDANCE."
18SAM CertificatePage 83 Do individual sellers need a SAM Certificate?Yes, An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.
19SurveyPage 87 My last survey was done November 2017. Will this suffice?No, per the RFP previously conducted survey must have been completed on or after 1 April 2018
20Haul OutPage 87 When , where and who pays for the haul out and hull inspection.The pre-award survey, if requested by the government, would be conducted as soon as possible at the boat's current location and would be paid for by the bidder.
211449Page 88 Where do I obtain 1449 Block 17a and 30 a-c?SF 1449 is the first page of the RFP
22Award ScheduleIf and when will I be notified my offer was not accepted?Once the government awards the contract, it will send notification to unsuccessful offerors.
23Proposal SubmissionPlease provide name and mailing address. May I submit my offer via us mail or fed X?No, offers must be submitted electronically to Roxie.Thomas@navy.mil and Heather.E.Glovinsky@navy.mil.
24BlankPage 94 Not sure what blank in Paragraph A is asking forThis is not applicable.
25Identification of VesselWould the Government consider working with our company on a time and material basis to identify a vessel that can be modified to meet the requirements?Not at this time.

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