N00024-20-R-2210 Solicitation QA 28 May 2020.xlsx

QA_ N00024-20-R-2210

Responses are due to the Government 15 June 2020 at 2:00 PM ET. Due to mission requirements the Navy cannot extend the due date at this time.

of contents, cross reference tables, dividers, index tabs, etc. will not be counted as part of the page count limitation so long as they are inserted solely for the purpose of reading ease and locating sections of the proposal. Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” will not be counted. Any supporting documentation including but not limited to drawings, analysis, and calculations will not be counted.

2 Is the intent of the quantities identified on Tab 1 meant to represent the number of batteries required for each variant?

1. The purpose of the Boat CLIN Price Breakout spreadsheet is to give the Government a complete review of the proposed price. The base boat price should not include any of the items listed separately in the spreadsheet. The amount listed in the green "Total" cell calculates the complete cost of the boat by adding each priced element. (i.e. for CLIN 1001 the complete boat price will be the sum of cells B8-B20).

2. The quantities have been changed to represent the actual amount of batteries required. Per the 7m RIB Specification (Attachment 1), two (2) batteries shall be supplied for each 7m RIB and 7m RIB LPD 17 and (4) batteries shall be supplied for each 7m RIB SOLAS variant boat variant not receiving long term preservation.

4 Raw Water Pump Section 233, Page 57, Paragraph 233-3 233-3 Clutched Dry Run Seawater Pump The propulsion diesel engine shall be provided with a dry run seawater pump per the Engine Build Specification (Attachment 12), with the ability to clutch out or “disengage” the dry run seawater pump impeller for dry run capabilities. The dry run seawater pump shall have a momentary on/off switch labeled and located on the console per the drawings. An operation instruction label plate shall be located on the console near the dry run impeller switch. If a failure in the momentary switch were to occur, the seawater pump shall fail in the clutched-in or “engaged” position.

This water pump is not offered by Steyr Motors. Is this something that will need to be supplied by the boat builder?

Since the Clutch Dry Run Seawater Pump is required and it will not be supplied by Steyr Motors, will you be removing the Run dry impeller kit from the engine description in paragraph 233-1 (Run dry impeller kit)?

The propulsion diesel engine shall be provided with a dry run seawater pump per the Engine Build Specification (Attachment 12), with the ability to clutch out or “disengage” the dry run seawater pump impeller for dry run capabilities. The dry run seawater pump shall have a momentary on/off switch labeled and located on the console per the drawings. An operation instruction label plate shall be located on the console near the dry run impeller switch. If a failure in the momentary switch were to occur, the seawater pump shall fail in the clutched-in or “engaged” position.

In Section 233-3, the solicitation states, “The propulsion diesel engine shall be provided with a dry run seawater pump per the Engine Build Specification (Attachment 12).” In Attachment 12, the Clutch Dry Run Seawater Pump is listed as “TBD.” The engine manufacturer states that this in not available. Who is responsible for supplying this pump?

If the boat builder supplies the Clutch Dry Run Seawater Pump, who will be responsible for the warranty coverage on the engine should the pump cause an engine failure?

Will the specifications for the Clutch Dry Run Seawater Pump be supplied? What is the required voltage of the clutch?

CLIN 1001, CLIN 1003, CLIN 1004

Is the Government’s plan to order one of each variant for testing and evaluation and exercise CLINs 1001, 1003, and 1005 with the initial delivery order? Or is it possible that they will only be ordering the 7m RIB and 7m RIB SOLAS, CLINs 1001 and 1005?

Does the TDP CLIN (CLIN 1016) encompass the development of a technical data package(s) for all three variants?

The Contractor shall provide an engine for each 7m RIB and 7m RIB LPD 17 variant in accordance with the 7m RIB Specification (Attachment 1) Section 233. The engine cost shall include 10-hour engine break-in.

C-2.21. CLIN 1021 – ENGINE SOLAS VARIANT AND IF ORDERED, CLINs 2013, 3013, 4013 AND 5015

The Contractor shall provide an engine for each 7m RIB SOLAS variant in accordance with the 7m RIB Specification (Attachment 1) Section 233 SOLAS. The engine cost shall include 10-hour engine break-in.

Are CLINs 1020 and 1021 intended to be ordered as a loose engine or as a spare? Our understanding is that the engine and engine installation for each boat is included in the Boat CLIN, CLINs 1002, 1004, 1006? Is this correct?

The Contractor shall perform boat Pre-Delivery Inspections and Trials (PDIT), in accordance with Section C, Part 3 and the 7m RIB Specification (Attachment 1) Section 094.

C-1.1. Background; 41 of 137; Paragraph 5 The design, construction, and performance of a rescue boat completes a Preapproval review process as defined in 46 CFR 160.156-7 and 160.156-9, prior to construction. The preapproval is obtained through a collaborative effort between the Contractor and NAVSEA. Can further clarification be supplied for what specifically will be required of the Contractor in the collaborative process? Will the Contractor or NAVSEA manage the submittal of documents to the USCG?

In addition to the general clarification question above, can the Government provide additional information as to what work has already been pre-approved and included in the contract drawings? Has the USCG approved the design shown in the contract drawings? If not, is it the Contractor’s responsibility to complete the design application and obtain approval? Has vessel stability already been verified in light load and loaded conditions for both intact and flooded? Will the Offeror be required to submit additional design-related technical information for approval?

All documents required to be sent to the USCG will be provided by Contractor to NAVSEA, and NAVSEA will submit those documents to the USCG. The USCG is in the process of approving the design. All pre-approval information required from the Contractor is production and facility capability related (i.e. manufacturing sites, subcontractor lists, name of independent lab used for inspections, quality control procedures, label plate drawing, material lists, etc.) The Contractor will not be responsible to complete design work. All design work will be completed by NAVSEA. Vessel stability calculations have already been submitted to the USCG.

(a) Design Maturity Review: The Contractor shall schedule and host Government personnel for a Design Maturity Review prior to construction of the first boat. The purpose of the Design Maturity Review is to demonstrate that the design is sufficiently mature to start construction and that the status of material ordering and delivery will support the proposed build schedule. Any potential risk areas shall be identified and mitigation plans discussed. The Contractor shall demonstrate to the Government that all requirements in the 7m RIB Specification (Attachment 1) have been incorporated into the design. The Government will notify the Contractor within seven (7) days of the Design Maturity Review whether or not the start of construction is authorized. The following shall be provided for the Design Maturity Review:

1. Updated Design, Production, and Delivery Schedule,

2. Material and purchased parts status, including but not limited to:

-hull and deck materials, -major equipment, -long lead time items.

3. Completed Preconstruction Test panels (unless shipped for lab testing),

4. Preliminary construction drawings,

5. Revised offsets,

6. Accepted Weight Estimate (AWE) and first Periodic Weight Report (PWR),

7. Laminating Process Procedures Description (LPPD),

8. Inspection System Plan (ISP),

9. Construction facilities: The Contractor shall provide evidence of the facilities readiness,

10. Production Manning: The Contractor shall provide evidence that manning resources are available to support planned production,

11. Requests For Variance (RFV): There shall be no open RFVs. Contract Problem Identification Reports (CPIRs) shall have a documented resolution.

12. Risk Assessment: an assessment of risk and the risk management approach to eliminate or mitigate those risks.

Att2 7m RIB Mk4 Contract Drawings, 2, Body View 12-B See Body View 12-B on Contract Drawing 5112260 Hull Lines and Offsets.

See Plan View 17-D and Plan View 27-D on Contract Drawing 5112265 Deck Construction and Details.

The Offeror is seeking clarification on the design requirement which will “provide access for engine foundations (P&S)”. Will this require a soft patch?

19 Financial Data L-1.1.1.4 Proposal Content Checklist; 124-125 of 137, L-2.2.1. Factor 3: Price Section G; 128 of 137 G. Financial Data. No award will be made unless the contracting officer makes an affirmative determination of responsibility. In the absence of information clearly indicating that the prospective contractor is responsible, the contracting officer will make a determination of nonresponsibility. As part of this review, the Offeror shall submit the following:

i. Financial statements for your two most recently completed fiscal years and the most recent interim financial statement if available, inclusive of balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement (source & application statements). Footnotes should not be removed. These statements, if not compiled or audited by a CPA, must be certified by an officer of the company in accordance with DFARs 232.072-2(b) (1) (ii). The certification statement should state that to the best of your knowledge and belief, the financial data and accompanying notes to the financial statements are accurate and complete as prepared from the company’s general accounting records as of a certain date. This certification must be signed and dated.

ii. Copies of your most current accounts payable and accounts receivable aging reports shown at 30, 60 and 90-day intervals.

iii. Provide copies of any corporate or personal guaranty agreements and any unusually favorable creditor/vendor payment terms. If none, state none.

iv. Financial reference letter from either your bank or at least three (3) major suppliers.

Is the Financial Data as outlined in section L-2.2.1 Factor 3: Price, Letter G, and copied above for reference, the only data required as part of Attachment 13 or does the Government require additional information? It is our understanding that this data becomes Attachment 13 of our proposal and that there was no attachment 13 provided by the Government which outlines the requested financial data, is that correct? Yes this is the information required to assist with the required Contract Officer's Determination of Responsibility and should be submitted as Attachment 13 with the solicitation.