RFP-RFQ_Q_AND_A_5220_(2).docx

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N00033-14-R-5220

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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. We have participated in SDDC moves before where a Corporate Facility Clearance to haul the freight was needed through the DSS, is this the case for this contract?

ANSWER: No.

2. Page 10, section C-1.5, could this 2 month time frame be explained? We assume this is the government time frame to ensure the selected contractor is in compliance and can haul the freight. If the contract is awarded, are we to assume a full year of charter is guaranteed prior to the option years commencing.

ANSWER: The performance start begins the period a contractor must be ready to perform under the contract. This is an IDIQ contract with 12 voyages per period guaranteed.

3. The crew list submission template described on pg. 41, is a copy of that document available for review?

ANSWER: The crew list will be provided after award.

4. Section K-1 - References a box 96, but we do not see one in the solicitation

ANSWER: See amendment 0001.

5. Section L-4.1.2 Item 8 - requires the submission of a Mission-Critical Contractor Services Plan as well as the submission of Attachment V, Mission Essential Contractor Services Plan Checklist. Is there an example of this plan available and where do we locate Attachment V.

ANSWER: See amendment 0001.

6. Section L-4.2.3 Item 5 - requires the completion of Attachment E, Ship Characteristics Record of Operations. We are unable to locate Attachment E.

ANSWER: See Amendment 0001

7. Son pg. 21 reference is made to acquisition.gov, this has been made obsolete by the DSSAM.gov system, are we correct in our assumption?

ANSWER: Yes, you are correct.