Questions and Answers IRT N0018926QL143.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document for federal contract solicitation N0018926QL143, issued by the Navy on May 20, 2026. The solicitation addresses transportation and towing services for two KVICHAK 40-foot utility boats, with pickup at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, VA and delivery to Highlands, New Jersey. The boats have hull registry numbers UB14 (40WB0704) and UB22 (40WB0901), each weighing approximately 40,375 pounds with total transport weight of approximately 44,000 pounds including fuel (expected 80% fuel capacity of 480 gallons onboard). The vessels measure 40 feet by 13 feet, with a height of 15 feet from the bottom of the hull to lowered mast, and 17.5 feet when mast is not lowered. The boats must remain on Government-provided cradles during transport, which are certified and rated for over-the-road transport with designated tie-down points.
Pickup window is 0800-1100 hours and delivery window is 1200-1500 hours, with both boats expected to arrive together. The Government will provide cranes and qualified personnel for loading and unloading at both locations, with estimated 1-2 hours per facility and 4 hours total wait time allowance. Contractor is responsible for obtaining necessary transit permits and conducting route surveys; the Government does not anticipate police escort requirements but expects the contractor to determine escort vehicles as required by state permits. Contractor personnel will require DBIDS registration for base access (approximately 4 business days). The contractor is responsible for all liability insurance consistent with federal, state, and local Department of Transportation regulations; the Navy is self-insured. The crafts are valued at approximately $2.5 million, and the contractor should obtain appropriate cargo insurance coverage. Subcontracting is permitted provided requirements can be met. The solicitation is a brand-new requirement with no incumbent contractor.
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Questions and Answers IRT N0018926QL143
Q1- Could the Government please provide the complete Request for Quotation (RFQ) package, including all attachments?
Answer: The Government provided the entire solicitation N0018926QL143 package the date it was issued, 20 May 2026, on SAM.gov. All information pertaining to this solicitation package can be found via the link https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/961aa6c54b964a10b69f0e9eae6fe269/view.
Additionally, all documents can be found in the Attachments section.
Q2- Could the Government please provide the Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS) for this solicitation?
Answer: The Government provided the Performance Work Statement within the solicitation N0018926QL143 document. The PWS begins on page 4 of the Solicitation, and includes the following Sections: 2. Scope, 3. Specific Tasks, 4. Schedule and Period of Performance, 5. Place of Performance, etc.
Q3- Could the Government please provide any additional supporting or technical documents associated with this solicitation?
Answer: Currently all information pertaining to this solicitation package, included documents located in the Attachment section of SAM.gov, can be found via the link https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/961aa6c54b964a10b69f0e9eae6fe269/view.
Q4- Could the Government please clarify the precise scope of transportation and towing services required for this effort?
Answer: The Government provided the Performance Work Statement within the solicitation N0018926QL143 document. The PWS begins on page 4 of the Solicitation. The Scope can be found in Section 2.
Q5- Could the Government please provide the specific pickup and delivery locations (including zip codes or facility names, if applicable)?
Answer: The Government provided the Performance Work Statement via the solicitation N0018926QL143 document, which begins on page 4 of the Solicitation, and includes Section 5. Place of Performance.
Q6- What specific equipment or specialized licensing requirements (e.g., CDL, oversize load permits) must the contractor possess?
Answer: The Navy provided documentation of the craft cradle and shipping dimensions, pick up and delivery dates and locations. We do not specify equipment or licensing requirements except if they are unique to our mission. We only require adherence to applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Q7- What are the specific insurance requirements (types and minimum coverage limits) required for this contract?
Answer: Contractor is responsible for meeting applicable federal, state and local DOT regulations for liability coverage. The Navy itself is self insured.
Q8- Are subcontracting or brokered transportation services permitted under this solicitation?
Answer: The Government does not prohibit the use of subcontracting opportunities, so long as the contractor can meet the requirements specified in the solicitation.
Q9- What, if any, past performance information or references must be submitted with the proposal?
Answer: The Government only requires the submission of a price quote that can meet the requirements set forth in the solicitation, as described the Addendums to FAR 52.212.1 and 52.212-2 Evaluation.
However, the Government will not prohibit the submission of any past performance information provided.
Q10-Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past.
Answer: This is a brand-new requirement. There is no incumbent contractor, and this is not a recompete of a previous contract.
Q11- If there is an incumbent performing these services, could the Government please provide the current or previous contract number?
Answer: This is a brand-new requirement. There is no incumbent contractor, and this is not a recompete of a previous contract.
Q12- Could the Government please provide available photographs of the two utility boats?
Answer: Yes. Photos Attached.
Q13- What is the hull registry number for each of the two utility boats?
Answer: UB14 – 40WB0704; UB22 – 40WB0901
Q14- What is the make, model, or boat designation for each utility boat?
Answer: KVICHAK 40’ Utility Boat
Q15- What is the approximate weight of each utility boat?
Answer: 40, 373lbs
Q16- Do the listed dimensions of 40' x 13' x 15' include the Government-provided cradles, or do they represent the dimensions of the boats themselves?
Answer: Drawing Attached
Q17- What are the exact weights and dimensions of the boats (both with and without the Government-provided cradles) and the cradles themselves?
Answer: See Answers 15 and 16
Q18- Can the contractor load and transport the boats lower without the Government-provided cradles, while shipping the cradles separately on a flatbed?
Answer: Previously answered.
Q19- Can the Government confirm the loading requirements for the transport equipment? Specifically:
Will the vessels be loaded onto the contractor’s trailers via crane or other lifting equipment?
Answer: Yes. Boat Cradles and boats will be loaded onto trailers with a contracted crane.
Q20- Could the Government please confirm whether this would be acceptable, or whether the boats must remain on the Government-provided cradles during transport?
Answer: Boats SHALL remain on Government provided cradles.
Q21- Please confirm if the provided dimensions of 40' x 13' x 15' are for the boat only or the total loaded dimensions, including the cradle.
Answer: See Answers 15 and 16
Q22- To what point is the 15-foot height measured (e.g., top of mast, radar)?
Answer: Bottom of the Hull to Lowered Mast
Q23- Can antennas, rails, masts, or other components be removed, lowered, or folded to reduce the transport height? What is the lowest possible height?
Answer: Yes. With mast lowered height is 17 ½ feet from bottom of the hull.
Q24- Please provide detailed cradle specifications, including drawings, load ratings, tie-down point locations, and any prior transport documentation or photos.
Answer: Cradle Drawing/ Pictures Attached.
Q25- Will each boat have designated manufacturer-approved securement points for over-the-road transport?
Answer: Yes. Picture of boat in cradle Attached.
Q26- Are there any restrictions on where straps, chains, edge protectors, padding, or other securement devices may contact the boats or cradles?
Answer: Yes. Minor areas i.e. (guard rails on boat)
Q27- If securement is to be made to the Government-provided cradle instead of directly to the boat, is the cradle certified and rated for over-the-road transport and tie-down securement?
Answer: Yes
Q28- On the weight, if you're going off the schematic's weight, please provide that weight, plus the fuel capacity and approximate amount of fuel onboard each vessel. This will tell me how many axles are needed to stay legal.
Answer: Boat Specs Attached. Weight 40,375. Expect 80 %( 480 gals) of fuel onboard at time of transport. Total weight about 44,000 +/- 1,000lbs. Fuel Capacity can be adjusted based on transportation limits.
Q29- Could the Government please provide the exact dimensions and specifications for the cradles?
Answer: Yes. See Cradle Drawing Attached.
Q30- Could the Government please confirm that it will provide the cradles for this project?
Answer: Yes.
Q31-Is it mandatory for the boats to remain on the Government-provided cradles during transport, or can they be transported on specialized boat-hauling trailers and the cradles shipped separately?
Answer: Boats shall remain on Government- provided cradles.
Q32-Will the boats contain any fuel, batteries, fluids, or other hazardous materials, or will they be fully drained and prepared for transport?
Answer: Depends. Yes if allowed. If not, arrangements must be made to transport batteries, fluids and other hazardous materials along with boats.
Q33- Are the Government-provided cradles certified and rated for over-the-road transport and securement?
Q34- Are there any restrictions on where straps or other securement devices may contact the boats or cradles?
Answer: See Q-26
Q35- Will protective covering (e.g., shrink-wrap, tarping) be required? If so, who is responsible for providing and paying for it?
Answer: No. Not required.
Q36- Will the Government provide all necessary lifting equipment (e.g., cranes) and qualified personnel for loading and unloading at both the pickup and delivery locations?
Answer: Yes. Cranes and qualified personnel will be provided at the loading and unloading locations.
Q37- If there are height restrictions for the delivery in New Jersey, is the government open to alternative delivery locations?
Answer: No
Q38- What are the estimated times required for loading and offloading at each facility?
Answer: 1-2 hours.
Q39- Who is responsible for obtaining all necessary transit permits, the contractor or the Government?
Answer: It is expected that contractor have experience with moving boats and have obtained the necessary transit permits and documentation.
Q40- Does the Government anticipate any police escort or route survey requirements for transport between Virginia Beach, VA and Highlands, NJ?
Answer: No police escort expected.
Q41- Regarding the "three (3) escort vehicles" mentioned, are these required per vessel or for the entire convoy? Are they mandatory regardless of the route, or should the contractor provide the number of escorts as required by state permits?
Answer: The expectation is that contractor determines escort vehicles required.
Q42- Are there any known route restrictions, or does the Government anticipate any police escort or route survey requirements?
Answer: No. The expectation is that contractor surveys appropriate routes to deliver location.
Q43- What are the required pickup and delivery windows?
Answer: Pickup window 0800-1100. Delivery window 1200-1500.
Q44- Are weekend pickup or delivery operations permitted if required by state oversize permit restrictions?
Q45- Is the Government open to staggered deliveries?
Answer: No. Expectation is boats arrive together for on load/offload.
Q46- Will contractor personnel require installation access credentials, visitor passes, escorts, or DBIDS registration for Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek and/or the Highlands, NJ location?
Answer: Yes.
Q47-What is the anticipated lead time for access approval for all personnel, and what information must be submitted in advance?
Answer: DBIDS process takes about 4 business days for base access.
Q48- What are the expected wait time allowances at the pickup and delivery locations?
Answer: Assume 4 hours to load and unload.
Q49- The standard cargo insurance is $500k, but it can be increased if a formal letter requesting higher coverage is provided. Please advise on the required coverage amount.
Answer: Contractor is responsible for all associated liability. Crafts are worth approximately 2.5M.
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