Attachment i. Questions and Responses.pdf
PDF 555 KB Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0018922Q0318
About this file
This document contains responses to questions from contractors regarding Solicitation Number N0018922Q0318 for towing, lifting, laydown, and maintenance support of nine MKVI Patrol Boats. The solicitation requires contractors to tow the boats from Norfolk Naval Air Station to their facilities within 25 nautical miles and perform maintenance including removal of approximately 300 square feet of mold from four spaces. Contractors are responsible for disposal of any hazardous waste generated and replacement of fluids. Drawings of blocking arrangements and other specifications have been provided to contractors by the agency, the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command. The response document clarifies additional details for contractors regarding the requirements.
View the file
Other files
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
Maritime Expeditionary Security Group Two (MESG2) Solicitation N0018922Q0318 – MKVI Patrol Boat Tow, Lift, Layup, and Maintenance
AMENDMENT 0002
1. Question: Location: Contractor’s Facility Can the Government provide the current location of the vessels and where the vessels will be towed from?
Response: Vessels will be towed from V47 Norfolk Naval Air Station.
2. Question: Will the Government clarify if the place of performance is restricted to certain area; i.e West
Coast, East Coast, Gulf Coast?
Response: In accordance with the PWS, the Place of Performance shall be within 25 Nautical miles.
3. Question: 5.3.1 583-5112214 Rev A; Blocking Arrangement and 5.3.2 78PB1201-582-01
Will the Government provide copies of the drawings referenced in Section 5.3 of the solicitation?
Response: Yes, these have been provided.
4. Question: Contractor respectfully requests an additional two (2) weeks for submittal of quote to all adequate time to ensure the most accurate and competitive quote is provided to the Government.
Response: The solicitation has been extended.
5. Question: We respectfully request an extension of 2 weeks so we can provide Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) with a competitive quote.
Response: The solicitation has been extended.
6. Question: How heavy is each vessel?
Response: 175,000 lbs (Full Weight)
7. Question: Will the weapons be removed from the boat before it is stored under this contract?
Response: There are no weapons on the boat, only mounts. Mounts will not be removed.
8. Question: Will the government consider providing nine (9) storage cradles fabricated for these boats?
Response: No.
9. Question: Please provide reference 5.3.1 583-5112214 Rev A; Blocking Arrangement as noted in the
RFQ.
Response: This has been provided.
10. Question: Please provide reference 5.3.2 78PB1201-582-01.
Response: This has been provided.
11. Question: Para 4.6. How much and what type of hazardous waste is expected for disposal and replacement per boat? Would it be considered for an equitable adjustment CFR?
Response: Currently there is no hazardous waste on the boats. Section 4.6 of the PWS addresses waste produced by the Contractor in performing the contract. In accordance with the PWS, “4.6 Contractor is required to dispose of all hazardous waste materials from all equipment throughout availability to accomplish PWS in its entirety.” In other words, the contractor must dispose of all hazardous waste produced as a result of performing the other tasks of the contract, and no waste can remain on the boats.
Maritime Expeditionary Security Group Two (MESG2) Solicitation N0018922Q0318 – MKVI Patrol Boat Tow, Lift, Layup, and Maintenance
AMENDMENT 0002
How much waste and the type is based on the Contractor’s approach to accomplishing the tasks.
Contractors should account for their expected costs of disposing any waste produced when submitting a price quote for this contract. The Government cannot advise as to how an adjustment would be administered for a hypothetical future request that has not occurred yet.
12. Question: Para 4.7. Is there an expected list of required material beyond replacement fluids? Would it be considered for an equitable adjustment CFR?
Response: There is no list of material beyond replacement fluids. Contractors should account for the costs of the fluids when submitting a price quote for this contract. The Government cannot advise as to how an adjustment would be administered for a hypothetical future request that has not occurred yet.
13. Question: Para 4.10.1. Is there known mold on the boats now? How many square feet in how many spaces? Would it be considered for an equitable adjustment CFR?
Response: There is a small amount of mold in approximately four (4) spaces. This is about 300 square feet. In accordance with the PWS, the contractor is expected to remove all mold. Contractors should account for the costs of doing so when submitting a price quote for this contract. The Government cannot advise as to how an adjustment would be administered for a hypothetical future request that has not occurred yet.
14. Question: The specification does not stipulate any required arrangements for receipt of the Patrol Boats.
Please confirm that the Patrol Boats are to be delivered to the Contractor’s facility. If Contractor is responsible for relocation of the Patrol Boats from their current location, please provide details on the Patrol Boat’s location.
Response: Contractor will be responsible for relocation of the boats to their facility. The contractor will receive the boats for towing at government facilities at V47 Norfolk Naval Air Station.
15. Question: We have learned that the Patrol Boats are currently in Newport News, VA at a facility operated by a potentially interested party for this solicitation. In consideration of a fair competitive environment to interested contractors, please confirm whether or not the Patrol Boats’ current location provides a competitive benefit to the operator of the facility where the Patrol Boats are currently located.
Response: The Government is unable to provide an opinion about a prospective contractor’s ability to perform the contract.
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .