KW Follow On Draft RFP Responses Final.pdf

Draft RFP #: N0042122R0185

1. Reference Paragraph: 3.4.7

Question: Paragraph/Table shows only SCA labor categories for direct employees. Is there a

CBA? Will the government provide the latest agreement?

Government Response: While this requirement does fall under the Service Contract Act, the current incumbent for this requirement does not work under a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

2. Reference Paragraph: 3.3.3.b.v

Question: "Offerors are advised that proposed direct labor rates will be monitored during contract execution per Attachment 5 & 6, Wage Determinations"

Will the government provide Att 5&6 Wage Determinations?

Government Response: Yes, the Government will provide these Wage Determinations as

Attachments to the Final RFP.

3. Reference Paragraph: 3.3.3.b.iv

Question: Our research does not match the government's WD/BLS Day-Rates provided for labor categories required in Key West, FL. Did the government use current (2022) BLS Day-Rates for

Key West, FL region? What percentage was used to determine these rates (10%, 25%, 50%

(median), 75%, 90%)?

Government Response: The Government utilized direct labor rates that have historically been required to recruit and retain these labor categories in the Key West, FL area.

To assist in the preparation of the cost proposal, the direct labor rate information is provided for proposed prospective hires, as these direct labor rates for the Key West, FL area are rates the

Government deems realistic to attract and retain a workforce in that geographic area.

4. Reference Paragraph: 3.2.1; 3.4.2

Question: 3.2.1 lists 12 labor categories with 12 personnel. 3.4.7 labor hours table lists 8 labor categories with 12 personnel. Which list of labor categories is correct?

Government Response: Within the final RFP, the tables within Section 3.2.1 and 3.4.7 will reflect the same number and type of labor categories.

5. Reference Paragraph: 3.4.7

Question: Labor categories listed in 3.4.7 show 4 Key Personnel (Program Manager, Engineering

Technician 5, General Vessel Assistant (Capt/Master) and General Vessel Assistant (Engineer).

The total hours per labor category table 3.4.2 only shows 2 Key Personnel (Program Manager and Engineering Tech V).

Which list of required Key Personnel is correct?

Government Response: This requirement has four (4) Key Personnel labor categories, Program

Manager (Journeyman), Engineering Technician V, General Vessel Assistant (Captain-) (NAWC

38), and General Vessel Assistant (Chief Engineer)(NAWC 38). These will be documented within the tables of Section 3.4.7 of the SOW of the Final RFP. Also ,within Section L of the final RFP, specifically Section 3.4.2 Labor Hours, the Program Manager and Engineering Tech V are called out as Key Personnel for CLINs X001-X003 (Labor) and the Engineering Tech V is called out for

CLINs X006-X009 (Overtime). The next table within Section L. Section 3.4.2 Labor Hours, addresses the days associated with fleet exercises and RDTE events using the NAWC 38 (CLIN

X004). This is where the General Vessel Assistant (Captain), and General Vessel Assistant (Chief

Engineer) are addressed.

6. Reference Paragraph: 3.4.7; 3.4.2

Question: Draft RFP states "NOTE: Retriever is required to be initially staffed with two full time crewmembers (Master and Ordinary Seaman or Assistant Engineer) meeting the qualifications listed above. Additional crewmembers required for underway operations will be temporarily assigned from shore staff positions and are exempted from permanent vessel crew labor qualifications."

Are the additional crewmembers that will be temporarily assigned government employees, or contractor employees? If contractor employees, are the additional crewmembers in addition to the personnel labor categories identified by the solicitation? Are those crewmembers to be priced as part of the proposal cost volume?

Government Response: The additional crew members that will be temporarily assigned are contractor employees and the labor categories and days are captured within the Retriever (CLIN

X005) table of Section L, Section 3.4.2 Labor Hours. The Offerors shall propose the labor categories/hours as outlined within the Section L, Section 3.4.2 Labor Hours to be priced as part of the cost volume.

7. Reference Paragraph: 3.3.2.1

Question: Contractor shall provide a dedicated Port Engineer (Engineering Tech V) IAW the

ATMO Vessel management Plan.

Will the ATMO Vessel Management Plan be made available?

Government Response: Yes, the ATMO Vessel Management Plan will be provided as an

Attachment within the Final RFP.

8. Reference Paragraph: 3.4.7, Page 51

Question: Are all crew required to maintain the Licenses and Merchant Mariner Documents commensurate with their position on board these vessels as per section 3.3.4.1.1 of the contract referring to: 46 CFR Part 10 Mariner Credentials even though they will be periodically assigned to shore-side duties?

Government Response: Yes, all crew are required to maintain the Licenses and Merchant

Mariner Documents commensurate with their position on board these vessels as per section

3.3.4.1.1 of the Statement of Work referring to: 46 CFR Part 10 Mariner Credentials, this will be updated within the final version of the RFP.