Att_XIV(c)_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.

Q8. If all offers provide only SECRET Facility Security Clearances rather than TOP SECRET Facility Security Clearances, will the rating of Acceptable/Unacceptable evaluation be adjusted?

A8. No, in accordance with the PWS a Top Secret Clearance is required. In accordance with Sections L and M of the Solicitation, Non-price Proposal Evaluation Criteria (pg 143), the offer must receive a rating of “Acceptable” for this factor. The offer must provide/verification of a current DSS-approved TOP SECRET Facility Clearance.

Q9. Can a Company partner with or sub-contract with a Company to attain a bridge to a TOP SECRET Facilities Security Clearance?

A9. The offeror must attain a TOP Secret Facilities Security Clearance.

Q10. We currently hold a SECRET Facility Clearance, we lack a sponsor to obtain a TOP SECRET Facility Clearance, would U.S Fleet Forces Command TS G4 (solicitation entity) be willing to sponsor our organization in that endeavor since one is required for this RFP? Further, would RFP administrators extend the bid until such time as we had the chance to complete a TOP SECRET FACILITY CLEARANCE process. Doing so would increase your proposal choices.

A10. U.S. Fleet Forces Command TS G4 will not sponsor a vendor during this procurement. At this time, the RFP will not be extended.

Q11. : Request that FAR 52.232-25, Prompt Payment clause be added to contract if awarded to small business concern to allow 14 days for interim payments.

A11. No, FAR clause 52.232-25, Prompt Payment, shall not be inserted when FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, is applicable; which for this requirement FAR clause 52.212-4 applies.

Q12. In “Access to Federal Facilities”, it states that all contractor employees working at a federally controlled base, facility or activity will require a DoD CAC. Will all crew require a CAC card for this contract? If so, what is the grace period to receive the card. (pg 94 of Solicitation)

A12. No, DBIDS will suffice. Selected individuals who will need CAC as part of their jobs (NAR EMO and CRET) will require CAC.

Q13. What will be the basis for labor rate pricing for the COVID relief crew? (pg 103)

A13. The per day price of the type of day (FOS) (ROS) ROS-AUG) per type of ship is firm, fixed-priced and will not fluctuate based on the COVID relief crew.

Q14. Clarify that OICNW is not required for ship’s AB position, but preferred for COVID relief AB position. (pg 108)

A14. Confirmed.

Q15. All supporting crew requires COVID testing and ROM – is this reimbursable under the contract or contractor expense? If reimbursable, what is the basis for labor rate pricing?

A15. Reimbursable under the ODCs CLIN(s), treated as normal work duties.

Q16. Is a specific file name format required? Or is this contractor defined?

A16. The offeror shall comply in accordance with the Section L, Instructions to Offerors, and Notice to Offerors, see solicitation.

Q17. Are separate electronic files required for each volume or 1 electronic file for non-price (Volumes I, II, III, and IV) and 1 electronic file (Volume V) for pricing?

A17. The files shall be in accordance with Section L, Instructions to Offerors, and Notice to Offerors, see solicitation.

Q18. Please Confirm that offeror is not required to provide ODC cost reimbursable pricing but will use the amounts provided in the Performance Period table.

A18. Confirmed.

Q19. Statement is “insurance will be provided in the solicitation as a Firm-Fixed Price CLIN” and also provides a Government-estimated amount to used in the price proposal. However, specific insurance requirements (including P&I) are not found anywhere in the solicitation documents.” Please advise when the insurance requirements will be published, and how the FFP CLIN will be calculated.

A19. Insurance will be calculated biased on the current value of each vessel and survey, which has been answered in a previous question. Please reference Question 4 on Attachment XIV.

Q20. WD provided does not include mariner billets. Will the government provide WD for mariners?

A20. Yes, a U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division wage determination will be provided.

Q21. Does the government require the contractor to provide Hull Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Insurance for each TSVRON vessel and the small craft assigned to each vessel

A21. The Government requires full Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance for each TSVRON vessel and small craft associated to each vessel.

Q22. RFP p 118, Section 11.0, Reimbursable Travel , paragraph 3 and p. 142, Section 5. Volume V, Factor V-Price, bullet 6 have a discrepancy between them regarding the Trave, ODC, and Insurance. Will the Government please clarify the following:

a) If an offeror has an approved accounting system, are indirect rates allowed to be applied to the Travel, ODC, and Insurance amounts?

A22(a): Indirect rates are not allowable under this contract for Travel. Indirect Rates may be applied to ODC and Insurance, if stated.

b) If indirects are allowed to be applied, are the NTE Government provided values inclusive or exclusive of the applicable indirect rates?

A22(b): Indirect rates are not allowable under this contract for Travel. Indirect Rates may be applied to ODC and Insurance, if stated. The NTE amounts may be increased due to indirect rates.

c) Will the Government please define "common evaluation amounts"?

A22(c): The common evaluation amounts are those stated in Section L of the solicitation

d) Is it the Government's intent for the ODC and Insurance CLINs to be FFP?

A22(d): The ODC CLINs are FFP NTE and Insurance CLINs are FFP.

Q23. In Att III_Labor Pricing Spreadsheet, IGCE tab, the cell linked to the IR in Name Manager is blank. Will the Government please clarify:

a) What is the escalation or inflation rate the Government intends for Offerors to use?

A23(a): The Government is not stipulating an escalation and/or inflation rate for Offerors to propose.

b) Will the Government allow the Offeror to update the formulas in Attachment III to capture total values correctly, or, if not, will the Government please release a corrected Att III?

A23(b): Offerors may update formulas within the Attachment III; however, all cells where formulas are necessary must keep formulas within the cells and overall attachment.

Q24. In Att III_Labor Pricing Spreadsheet, IGCE tab, there are recommended NTE values for listed ODCs.

However, there are the historical estimate values listed on the ODC_Rates tab. Will the Government please state whether their intent is that Offerors use the recommended NTE values or the historical estimate values, or is the offeror to price out each section (i.e. Consumables, Laundry, Galley, Food Stores, and Food Survey) based on Attachments V and VI?

A24: The NTE rates shall be used in accordance with Section L of the solicitation. The historical estimates provide further information on how the NTE was determined.

Q25. Att III_ Labor Pricing Spreadsheet, Tab TSV5 - Vindicator has a Labor Category titled Electro Technical Officer, however, the RFP, p. 128, labor breakout for the vessels shows a Chief Engineer/PCM. Will the Government please clarify which labor category is correct and update the RFP and Att III accordingly?

A25: Amendment 0005 has updated the Performance Work Statement to include the estimated level of effort for the TSV5- Vindicator.

Q26. In Att III_Labor Pricing Spreadsheet, IGCE tab, the Warehouse Clerk shows as 1920 hours. Our understanding is that this Labor Category would fall under the SCA WD, and typically SCA positions use 1864 hours per year as the standard. Will the Government please state whether this position is SCA or FT, and either confirm that 1920 hours per year is correct, or update the Att III to 1864 hours per year?

A26. The Service Contract Labor Standards are applicable to the Warehouse Clerk labor category. The anticipated level of effort for the position is 1920 hours per a 12-month period.

Q27.RFP, p. 139, Factor II - Past Performance states the offerer shall identify its 3 most relavant contracts or efforts.

Will the Government please confirm that an offeror may use a commercial operation effort for past performance as long as it accurately demonstrates Recency (i.e. within the past five years), Relevancy (i.e. PWS scope and magnitude) and Quality?

A27: Commercial contracts may be provided as part of the Past Performance Proposal.

Q28. RFP p. 131, Section 5.1 Cleaning Supplies lists the Master Cabin Stores List as being provided in Attachment 6, however, the final RFP attachments show this item listed as Attachment V. Will the Government please confirm this is the correct referenced attachment, and update the RFP accordingly?

A28. The NAVSUP Note 7330 is Attachment VI and has been updated in the Attachment list via Amendment 0005.

Q29. RFP, p. 139, Section 2. Volume II, Factor II - Past Performance, paragraph 7 states the offeror should complete the Past Performance Information Form for each reference submitted. Will the Government please allow this form's table to be embedded in the format of the offeror's proposal so it can be submitted as part of Volume II, or clarify that each citation is to be submitted as a stand alone document?

A29. The Past Performance Information Form is required to be submitted for each reference submitted. The form(s) is to be included within the Proposal page limit for Volume II – Past Performance.