RFP-RFQ_Q_AND_A_(4)_5220.docx

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N00033-14-R-5220

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 0004

The following are answers to questions received from potential offerors. The answers provide clarification only and DO NOT constitute an amendment to the solicitation.

1. The RFP currently states under C-2.4, page 12, C-2.4.2 that owner must maintain current IMDG certificate. Can wording be amended to “Owner must deliver with a valid IMDG certificate?

ANSWER: Please refer to Amendment 0003, 1A

2. The RFP currently states under page 12, C-2.4.5 and page 85 M2.2 “The vessel shall have a current Coast Guard, ABS load line certification of inspection.” Can this be amended to “The vessel shall have a current Coast Guard ABS or IACS class equivalent approved class by USCG load line and certificate of inspection on delivery of the vessel?”

ANSWER: Please refer to Amendment 000, 1B

3. The G-4 page 19 currently states that Reimbursable supplies and services, Time charter. Should this be amended to voyage charter?

ANSWER: Please refer to Amendment 0003, 1C

4. Will you be providing a wage determination?

ANSWER: Please refer to Amendment 0003, 1D

5. Will you be providing the shipyard submission template?

ANSWER: The shipyard submission template is available upon request to tracy.scott1@navy.mil This template must be used to document the Contractors entire fleet.

6. Can you please send attachment E, ship characteristics record of operation in editable format?

ANSWER: Please refer to Amendment 0003, 1K

7. Information requested in section L-4.1.2 Section 11 is the same information requested in the last certification required in L-4.1.2 Section 3. Do you want the same information twice?

ANSWER: Section L-4.1.2 Section 3 is specific to Representations and Certifications (SAM) while section L-4.1.2 Section 11 is specific to DFARS 252.247-7026 utilizing attachment J-6 which is available upon request.

8. What is the current demurrage rate being used under the current contract?

ANSWER: There is no demurrage rate under the contract.

9. What is the current “Failure to deliver” amount?

ANSWER: $62,148.00

10. How is the contract weighed for award in respect to trip cost, for example, does the cost of the above 12 trip number weigh as heavy as the guaranteed 12 number?

ANSWER: The Government will evaluate offers on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. Please refer to section M-1 (iv) Basis for Award of the RFP for details regarding price evaluation.

11. Will the value of each shipment be known prior to transport, is so, how long prior to departure?

ANSWER: No, the value of the shipment will not be known prior to transport.

12. In the solicitation H.43 Emergency Preparedness, there is a line that reads “At all times when the vessel is laden with explosives in United Kingdom ports, local regulations require that the following conditions are observed.” Should this read United States?

ANSWER: Please refer to Amendment 0003, 1L

13. In reviewing the RFP I’ve noticed a couple of discrepancies regarding the past performance evaluation, performance evaluation and the shipyard submission template. There may be a document missing and/or labeling issue, please clarify.

ANSWER: Please refer to Amendment 0003, 1E

14. Could you please provide clarification on how the Section B- Supplies or Services and Price/Cost sheet is to be filled out? What specific values do you want placed under "UNIT PRICE", "AMOUNT", and "NET AMOUNT"?

ANSWER: For unit price include price per trip, for amount include price per trip and for net amount include price for all trips.