Att XIV_QuestionsandAnswers.pdf

N0018921R0005

Questions and Answers for TSVRON Solicitation:

Q1. Government clarification why the exemption under FAR 52.222-53 restricting the competition from contractors utilizing union labor is requested. We offer NAVSUP direction to the Wage determination for contract N6238715C2505 that supplies the same services for sister vessel(s) to the TSV-1 Prevail for validation of relevant Wage Determination?

A1. The Government did not included FAR clause 52.222-53- Exemption from Application of SCLS to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements. Although, the clause is within FAR Clause 52.212-5- Contract Terms, the necessary FAR clause 52.222-53 is un-marked; thus, the clause is not applicable.

Q2. If a new Wage Determination is received; time is needed to get CBAs from the labor unions. Therefore, will the Government consider a 30 day extension – new due date of February 8, 2021?

A2. See Amendment 0001. The solicitation closing date is extended until close 20 January 2021.

Q3. Formal request to an extension?

A3. See Amendment 0001. The solicitation closing date is extended until close 20 January 2021.

Q4. Will the Government please provide the most current survey and values of the TSV-1 PREVAIL, TSV-2 HUGO, TSV-3 HUNTER, and TSV-4 NARRAGANSETT so contractors can receive accurate quotes for P&I insurance?

A4. Current ABS survey status is available to the public at the ABBS Database portal, https://www.eagle.org/portal/#/absrecord/search. IRT values, that data is maintained by NAVSEA. I have captured that data here:

TSV-1 PREVAIL and RHIB $3,150,328.78 + $92,254 $3,242,582.78

TSV-2 HUGO and RHIB $1,251,249.80 + $35,154 $1,286,403.80

TSV-3 HUNTER and RHIB $1,172,223.56 + $65,744 $1,237.967.56

TSV-4 NARRAGANSETT and RHIB $2,630,000.00 + $129,379 $2,759,379.00

TSV-5 VINDICATOR (no RHIB assigned) $12,400,000.00

Q5. Will the Government please confirm the listings for the TSV-1, TSV-3, and TSV-4 are complete; and provide the crew list for the TSV-2 HUGO and the anticipated crew list for the TSV-5 for pricing purposes?

A5. RFP, pgs. 126-128 provides a listing for crew for the TSV-1 PREVAIL, TSV-3 HUNTER, TSV-4 NARRAGANSETT, and one position for the TSV-5 VINDICATOR.

Q6. Will the Government please assign an anticipated date for the TSV-5 to enter service so the offeror can provide more accurate crew costs and ODC rates for support, and to ensure all bidders are using the same service dates to provide pricing for?

A6. TSV-5 VINDICATOR will not be entering service until FY 2022. The RFP position listing (p. 128) for TSV-5 only lists one position, Chief Engineer/PCM, that position will be required earlier in FY2022 to attend the ship at the shipyard for activation when South East Region Maintenance Center confirms the dry dock dates for that ship;

however, the Att. III Labor-Pricing--Spreadsheet TSV5 - Vindicator tab shows pricing breakout for a full crew , which is expected to be needed in late FY2022 to man the ship and sail it from the shipyard to JEBLC VA to enter active service.

Q7. 1) Will the Government please state whether this mandated COVID-19 testing is reimbursable, and state which CLIN it is assigned to? 2) Will the Government please state whether crewman isolated or quarantined at a contracted facility is reimbursable, and state which CLIN it is assigned to?

A7.

In accordance with section 9 of the PWS, the Government will reimburse COVID-19 testing and if isolated or quarantined. The ODC CLIN will be assigned to both cases for reimbursement.