Call out Tugs QandA 3.pdf

Q1: We have a current contract for call-out tug support that covers on of the same areas as this RFP. Please advise if my contract will be ending early.

A1: The previous call-out tug contracts in these areas were contracted for Military Sealift Command and will transition to Naval Supply Systems Command Contracting activities. These are all follow-on contracts and the current vehicles in these areas are not expected to continue after execution of awards under this RFP. For additional information, please contact your current contract’s administrative contracting officer.

Q2: Does the Government intend to award a single contractor or multiple contractors for Guam?

A2: The Government intends to award a single contract to a single contractor in all areas, including Guam.

Q3: Please define “partial small business set aside set” for Guam.

A3: The contractor must be a small business in the specified NAICS in order to be eligible for the contract for performance in Guam.

Q4: Approximately how many tugs are required for each of the expected moves?

A4: Per PWS Section 8.1, there is an estimated 1-4 tugs per call out for Guam. All estimated amounts for each location can be found in PWS Section 8.1.

Q5: Is there a minimum number of tugs required for Guam?

A5: Per PWS Section 8.1, the estimated minimum number of tugs required for Guam would be 1. Please see PWS Section 8.1 for estimated minimum number of tugs for all other locations.

Q6: Does the estimated number of moves include the requirement for simultaneous moves?

A6: The estimated number of moves is an annualized figure so it does in fact include simultaneous moves. However, Seal Beach and Port Hueneme do not expect simultaneous moves.

Q7: As it states in the solicitation that tugs will be permitted to berth overnight or on weekends at “identified locations” during the POP, where is this berth located specifically in Guam?

A7: Those details can be worked at the award stage. If a call-out tug is required to be berth overnight, it will be assigned a berth by the Navy Port Control. It is not expected that there will be overnight berthing in Seal Beach and Port Hueneme.

Q8: When a call-out tug is in drydock as part of their regulatory USCG Subchapter M (COI) compliance or undergoing routine maintenance and/or urgent repairs, will the berthing locations support additional substitute tugs?

A8: As Call-out tugs berthing locations/drydock locations are located at commercial port(s) this is a contractor responsibility.

Q9: Will the provided wharf space accommodate workspace to carry out maintenance requirements?

A9: No. Maintenance requirements for call-out tugs shall take place at service provider or commercial locations.

Q10: Will the Government provide office space, dockage and hotel services, parking spaces, and/or storage space to the contractor?

A10: No. Call-out tugs will perform movements and return to their commercial berthing location upon completion of movements.

Q11: The required response time for tug service during straight time and overtime periods is 15 minutes. Is it the Government’s intention to have the tugs fully crewed 24/7?

A11: Government requirements are listed in the PWS by site.

Q12: What time does the normal working hours (8-10 hours Monday through Friday) begin and end?

A12: Each location will provide feedback directly post award however the specifics for two sites is below:

Normal working hours for Guam are 0700-1700.

Normal working hours for Seal Beach and Port Hueneme are 0600-1700.

Q13: The technical requirements for Type A and Type B tugs are different for the tug characteristic sheet. On page 9 at the top of the characteristic sheet, it states Type A (65,000 lbs BP) and Type B (100,000 lbs BP) tugs whereas the section below on page 10 states 100,000 lbs BP for tractor tugs and 50,000 lbs BP for twin screw tugs. Please clarify which is accurate.

A13: See Amendment 0002. Performance Work Statement has been updated.

Q14: Please define what is a “standby rate”. What is the percentage of time expected for a “standby rate”?

A14: In accordance with PWS Section 7.3, a Standby Rate is “This rate is a daily rate to be applied pro-rated to the nearest hour to the period beginning at the time the Government dismisses the tug(s) from the call-out docking/undocking at the Service Rate or the Hourly Rate, whichever applies, until the tug(s) is dismissed from standby service.” Please see PWS Section 7.3 for additional information.

Q15: How will the contractor be notified for tug scheduling requirements?

A15: The contractor will be notified of Tug Scheduling in writing from the cognizant Contracting Officer’s Representative after an order has been placed under the contract.

Q16: Is there a safety criteria e.g., OSHA DART score, etc., needed to meet the minimum requirements of the contract?

A16: All requirements are listed in the PWS.

Q17: Where can I find in this solicitation the Scope of Work?

A17: Please see the Performance Work Statement located within Section C of the solicitation.

Q18: The 5-year rate schedule does not offer a yearly rate increase as previously provided. Please advise if NAVSUP wants a firm 5-year rate.

A18: The anticipated contract is for a 5-year ordering period with performance from 01 April 2023 through 31 March 2028, and includes FAR clause 52.217-8, to continue services through 30 September 2028. One price should be given per performance period per type of service as indicated in Attachment I: Tug Quantities Price Proposal Spreadsheet. As a reminder, a vendor does not need to propose to all locations, only that of which they are interested in receiving award.