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BIDDER'S QUESTIONS - Government Response N00024-23-R-2101 - FY23-28 CVN RCOH Fire Watch
| 1.Question # | 2. Name of Document Affected | 3. Affected Section & Paragraph | 4. Question | 5. Government Response |
| 1 | N00024-23-R-2101_In_Service_Carriers_RCOH_Fire_Watch_Support.doc | Section L, paragraph 3.7.A.9.iv and v on pages 77 and 78. Document states the following: “Historical direct labor, fringe benefit, overhead, G&A and other proposed rates for the last five (5) corporate fiscal years plus year-to-date actuals (if available). For indirect accounts, provide historical base/expense pool data as well as rates.” and “Projections for all rates and factors throughout the duration of this effort, including base/expense pool projections for all years. Business base projections should clearly indicate what programs/contracts are included in business base and the basis for anticipated workload to include: historical business base projections vice actual contractual work performed (ratio of work proposed to work won)…” | Will the Government confirm that the requirement for this level of detail is for the Prime only and that it is not required of the subcontractors? | This requirement is only for the Prime contractor. |
| 2 | N00024-23-R-2101_In_Service_Carriers_RCOH_Fire_Watch_Support.doc | On Page 71, paragraph (d), there is requirement for a resume for the Program/Project Manager. | Will a description and qualifications be provided for this Program / Project Manager labor category? | No specific qualifications will be provided. |
| 3 | N00024-23-R-2101_In_Service_Carriers_RCOH_Fire_Watch_Support.doc | On Page 80, first paragraph, there is a reference to labor categories and levels. | Will you provide a description and qualifications for labor categories and levels be provided? | No requirements are provided for labor categories beyond the requirements established in Section C, 4.1 - Fire Watch Support. |
| 4 | N00024-23-R-2101_In_Service_Carriers_RCOH_Fire_Watch_Support.doc | On Page 80, first paragraph, there is a reference to labor categories and levels. | Will you provide labor hours by labor category and level be provided? | Hours by labor category are not specified. The solicitation specifies total hours. Section C, 4.1 - Fire Watch Support specified personnel requirements. |
| 5 | N00024-23-R-2101_In_Service_Carriers_RCOH_Fire_Watch_Support.doc | Section 3.6, Vol III Factor 3: Past Performance, Page 74, 3rd paragraphs states "Offerors shall provide a list and individual Reference Information Sheet (RIS) Attachment L-2 for a minimum of three (3) relevant contracts (including subcontracts) performed, or currently being performed, within the last five (5) years and with a value of $500,000 or greater. " and then end of the section it states "Offerors shall use Exhibit L-3 for the evaluation of Past Performance." | Can the government verify. Attachments within the RFP solicitation are "L-2_Past_Performance_Questionnaire_N00024-23-R-2101.xlsx" and "L-3_Cost_Exhibits_N00024-23-R-2101.xlsx" | This section should have referred to L-2 Past Performance Questionnaire. See Solicitation Amendment. |
| 6 | L-3_Cost_Exhibits_N00024-23-R-2101.xlsx | Tab 1-Total Proposal Summary and Tab 2 CLIN Cost Element | Can the Government confirm that the costs in Column F of Tab 2, should equal to the Total Estimate Cost on Tab 1, line 38. If so, will the Government allow the Cost Rate to be more than two decimal places to prevent a significant rounding error between Tab 1 and Tab 2? | Yes, the costs on tab 2 should equal the costs on tab 1.The Government will allow rounding past two decimal places. Please note as stated in the RFP, if the costs do not agree with the amount stated in Section B of the RFP (except for minor “rounding” difference), the highest number will be used to determine the Government TEP. |
| 7 | RFP | N00024-23-R-2101 Page 71 Paragraph 3.6 | Is the offer required to submit three past performance of its own plus one for each subcontractor? | A total of 3 past performances are required for the Offeror. If the Offeror has a major subcontractor, then one of the three past performance questionnaires must be for the major subcontractor. Thus, there will be two past performance questionnaires for the prime, and one past performance questionnaire for the major subcontractor. |
See Solicitation Amendment 8 RFP Past Performance Will the government consider the subcontractor's past performance as one of the three required? Yes. However ensure work and dollar thresholds are met as stated in paragraph 3.6.
See Solicitation Amendment
| 9 | RFP | N00024-23-R-2101 Page 9 | There is reference to a security clearance. Is the candidate required to have an SF-86 form and secret clearance? | A Secret Clearance is not required. Requirements are provided in Section 3.0 Applicable Documents: Reference (1) NNS Non-Employee Access Badge Request (NN 9327 (REV 19)) |
| 10 | Attachment 1 | RCOH-055 | Can we have a copy of the document referenced in the RCOH-055, Ref a. Newport News Shipbuilding Fire Prevention and control manual | The Government will not provide this Reference at this time as it is not required to understand the requirement. Please refer to the RCOH Strategy and NSIs. |
| 11 | N00024-23-R-2101: In service carriers RCO H Fire Watch Support doc. | C-211-H020 Protection of the Vessel | Paragraphs (a) and (b), does this Fire Watch contract require bidders to be performing the duties discussed in these paragraphs? Or is this for information purposes only? | These portions are for information purposes only. The Offeror is not required to have a Heavy Weather Plan. |
| 12 | N00024-23-R-2101: In service carriers RCO H Fire Watch Support doc. | C-211-H020 Protection of the Vessel | Are the Fire Watch personnel required to verify that ammunition, fuel oil, motor oils, and cleaning fluids have been off-loaded at those locations where fire watch is required? | No, the Supervisor and Welding Activity will perform those actions. However the Fire watch is responsible to ensure flammables / combustibles are not present in the vicinity of hot work. |
| 13 | N00024-23-R-2101: In service carriers RCO H Fire Watch Support doc. | 4.0 Requirements | Is the repair contractor/government responsible for providing fire extinguishers during activities requiring fire watch services? | Yes. Either the repair contractor or government will be responsible for providing fire extinguishers. |
| 14 | N00024-23-R-2101: In service carriers RCO H Fire Watch Support doc. | 4.1 Fire Watch Support | What are the standard shifts that fire watch services are required? (07:00-15:00, 15:00-23:00, 23:00-07:00) | Standard shits are defined in Attachment (1) RCOH Fire Watch Strategy RCOH-055 to include: Monday – Friday day shift (0600 – 1530) |
Monday – Friday second shift (1500 – 2400) Monday – Friday third shift (2300 – 0700) Saturday – Sunday day shift and second shift. Second shift, third shift and weekend work is only performed when specifically requested. Most work is expended on the first shift with some overflow to the second shift.
| 15 | N00024-23-R-2101: In service carriers RCO H Fire Watch Support doc. | 4.2 Fire Watch Support-Surge Hours | Are surge hours associated with weekend work only? Or are they associated with off-hour shifts? Or both? | Surge Hours will apply when there is sufficient demand for additional fire watch hours and may or may not be ship specific. |
| 16 | N00024-23-R-2101: In service carriers RCO H Fire Watch Support doc. | B. Cost Proposals Structure, 3. Instructions for Section 1 - Part A-Prime Contractor Cost Exhibits | Does this contract require labor rates to conform with the Davis - Bacon Act with regards to wages and benefits?? | No, the Davis-Bacon Act is not applicable. |
| 17 | N00024-23-R-2101: In service carriers RCO H Fire Watch Support doc. | B. Cost Proposals Structure, 3. Instructions for Section 1 - Part A-Prime Contractor Cost Exhibits | Does this contract require labor rates to conform with prevailing wages? | No, prevailing wages are not applicable. |
| 18 | N00024-23-R-2101: In service carriers RCO H Fire Watch Support doc. | C-245-H001 Additional Provisions Related to Government Property | Will the government provide office space for the selected contractor at the site? | The Government will provide appropriate office and fire watch preparation space on the ship. No other shipyard space is required. |
| 19 | N00024-23-R-2101: In service carriers RCO H Fire Watch Support doc. | Can the due date for proposals be extended to Monday, February 20, instead of Friday February 17? | Yes, proposal due date has been extended to Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in observance of the Federal Holiday Monday, February 20, 2023.. Please see solicitation amendment. | |
| 20 | N00024-23-R-2101_In_Service_Carriers_RCOH_Fire_Watch_Support.doc | Page 36, DELIVERY INFORMATION - SUPSHIP NEWPORT NEWS | Place of work location indicates "Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding (HII-NNS), Newport News, VA." but will support ever be required at locations other than HII-NNS in the event the carrier is delayed and fire watch services is still required? If yes, what are the other possible locations? | In accordance with Section M Section 6 Transition Plan Paragraph C. Shipyard / Vessel Access Requirements. The Offeror shall meet requirements to enter both Newport News Naval Shipyard and Norfolk Naval Base. |
| 21 | General | DBIDS | Will there be a need for Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) with this contract? | Yes, but only to access the vessel(s) at Norfolk Naval Base |
| 22 | Government_Response_to_Bidders_Questions__N00024-23-R-2101.xlsx | Questions 7 and 8 (above) | In question 7 it appears that the answer states the Prime should submit three past performance of their own and at least one past performance for each major sub. This appear to conflict with the RFP and the answer to question eight, “Will the government consider the subcontractor's past performance as one of the three required? Answer, “Yes”. |
Will the Government confirm that the Prime does not have to provide three past performance of their own and they can use the past performance of a major sub to meet the requirement for three past performance submissions? Please see Question 7. A total of 3 past performances are required for the Offeror. If the Offeror has a major subcontractor, then one of the three past performance questionnaires must be for the major subcontractor. Thus, there will be two past performance questionnaires for the prime, and one past performance questionnaire for the major subcontractor.
See Solicitation Amendment
| 23 | N00024-23-R-2101: In service carriers RCO H Fire Watch Support doc. | What is the name of the Incumbent contractor? | Mills Marine and Ship Repair | |
| 24 | Attachment 1 | RCOH-055 | Is Ref A. Newport News Shipbuilding Fire Prevention and Control Manual, within the RCOH-055, necessary to completing a proposal? | No, the reference is not necessary to understand and propose to the requirement. Please refer to the RCOH Strategy and NSIs. |
| 25 | N00024-23-R-2101_In_Service_Carriers_RCOH_Fire_Watch_Support.doc | RFP | There is no overtime estimate in the RFP, will it be added for bid or post award. | There is no overtime within the RFP, the RFP only stipulates required man-hours. The Offeror shall determine the best method to meet hours either with overtime or increased personnel as part of the proposal. |
| 26 | Cost Exhibit | Cost Exhibit | Under Element of Cost, there is Direct Labor 1, 2, and 3. Are these to be broken out based on our interpretation of potential categories (Fire watch, Coordinator, and Program Manager)? | Yes, these are optional labor categories for Bidder's to fill in as applicable to their proposal. |
| 27 | Cost Exhibit | Cost Exhibit | Under Indirect Costs, there is one Fringe and Three Overhead entries. Why three when one would meet requirement. Why? | These are optional indirect cost categories for Bidder's to fill in as applicable to their proposal. |
| 28 | Solicitation | C-223-H002 page 17, section B. | In the solicitation on page 17 C-223-H002 section B. It states In addition to the safety standards provided in the specifications, the contractor is responsible for providing an experienced Safety Inspector/Fire Marshal who will accomplish daily inspections of the Contractor's entire work area on the ship, together with the Contracting Office’s Safety Representative. This Inspector or Fire Marshal shall not be one of the Contractor's supervisors or superintendents normally assigned to the ship and shall be identified in the contractor’s approved Safety Plan. Is the contractor required to supply a Safety Inspector/Fire Marshal as a separate position? | No. However, the Firewatch Support Contractor’s on-site Supervisor will be required to periodically monitor and tour all Firewatch work-sites. |
| 29 | RCOH-055 | References: (a) | Can we have a copy of the Newport News Shipbuilding (HII-NNS) Fire Prevention and Control Manual | Please see Question 10. The Government will not provide this Reference at this time as it is not required to understand the requirement. Please refer to the RCOH Strategy and NSIs. |
| 30 | N00024-23-R-2101 Solicitation | Section L 3.6 page 71 under Volume III - Factor 3:Past Performance | There is still some confusion on the past performance requirements. The answer seems to contradicted each other. Can the government clarify if a contractor can submit only three past performances and one of the three past performances can be one from a subcontractor for a total of two from the prime and one from the sub? | Please see Question 7. A total of 3 past performances are required for the Offeror. If the Offeror has a major subcontractor, then one of the three past performance questionnaires must be for the major subcontractor. Thus, there will be two past performance questionnaires for the prime, and one past performance questionnaire for the major subcontractor. |
See Solicitation Amendment
| 31 | N00024-23-R-2101 Solicitation | Section C 3.0 Page 11 | RFP insinuates prime will manage all fire watch locations? Are responsible for all locations or we assigned locations? | Firewatch locations will be provided by HII-NNS / SUPSHIP daily. |
| 32 | N00024-23-R-2101_In_Service_Carriers_RCOH_Fire_Watch_Support.doc | Page 63, states "Electronic Submissions of the proposal, as indicated below, shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Kirby Tucker at kirby.e.tucker.civ@us.navy.mil and the PCO, Eliott Lee at eliott.m.lee.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses not received at the time specified above will be considered late and not considered for award. The Offeror is responsible for the condition of its delivered proposal. Timely submission to PIEE does not constitute complete submission." | The RFP instructions indicates submission via PIEE only, however this statement implies submission via email to the email addresses provided. Please clarify if submission is by PIEE and email or PIEE only. | Proposals are to be submitted through PIEE only. |
See Soliciation Amendment
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