RFP-RFQ_Q_AND_A_(V1_0).docx

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N32205-13-R-6007

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The following are answers to questions received from potential offerors. The answers provide clarification only and DO NOT constitute an amendment to the solicitation.

1. What is the exact address for the Point Loma drop off and/or pick up point?

ANSWER: 140 Sylvester Road, San Diego, CA 92106

2. Will the buses have to go through security to access the drop off point?

ANSWER: Contractor’s transportation vehicles will need access to Point Loma Naval Base, MSC Training Center, and Balboa Avenue Training Site (BATS). Base Access / Entry Security are determined by base commanders and are subject to change without notice.

3. How long of a delay can gate security take when trying to access the post?

ANSWER: Base Access / Entry Point Security delays cannot be predicted due to changes in local security requirements, local transportation fluctuation and other un-predictable factors.

4. Page 45, Volume I, Technical: What counts as a “text page”?

ANSWER: The solicitation has been amended to read: “The Technical Proposal shall not exceed 100 total pages and must demonstrate an understanding of the ability to meet all of the requirements covered in the statement of work. The page count shall include any written material as well all permits, reports, licenses, and certificates needed to meet requirements.”

5. Page 45, Volume I, Subfactor 1, item 1: Will we accept a “Screen Shot” from the AAA site showing the rating for the facilities? And will we accept a “Screen Short” noting the FEMA number?

ANSWER: Yes/Yes

6. Page 46, Subfactor 1, # 2 & # 3: What do we mean by “25 Mile driving radius”? 25 mile radius or 25 miles driving distance?

ANSWER: 25 mile driving radius refers to a distance that can be driven on the road. i.e. www.mapquest.com will show driving distance of less than 25 miles.

7. Page 4, Subfactor 1 # 4: commute time; do you want the estimated MapQuest travel time?

ANSWER: Provide commute time during normal peak traffic hours, as listed in PWS B. Transportation paragraph 1.

8. Page 9, Performance Work Statement (PWS), 4th Paragraph: states include a list of blackout dates yet on page 46, item 16 of the instruction states “Provide a statement that no blackout dates will be used during the period of performance.” Will we allow blackout dates?

ANSWER: Solicitation has been amended to remove statement on Page 9, PWS, on the 4th Paragraph that stated to include a list of blackout dates. We are not accepting blackout dates in this requirement.

9. Are you accepting any bids from third party vendors or event planners on behalf of a hotel?

ANSWER: We will be accepting third party vendor's that provide quotes on the behalf of hotels. Third party vendor’s that provide quotes will be evaluated the same as other proposals. If a third party vendor is deemed to be the awardee, they must provide at least 51% of the work under the contract.

10. How did the estimated quantity of 50,000 room nights get determined, if the daily total could be anywhere from 125-250 single rooms?

ANSWER: Historical data was used to determine the estimated quantity.

11. Are you requesting 120-250 rooms per night for one (1) year?

ANSWER: Per the Solicitation: Based on previous history, the room nights will vary with an estimated average of 120 rooms per night, to as many as 250 rooms per night. This is only an estimate. The period of performance is to commence on 05 June 2014 for a period of one (1) year with four (4) one-year option periods.

12. Rooms require a microwave and refrigerator in each room, but not a full kitchen, correct?

ANSWER: Per the Solicitation: The contractor shall provide a microwave and refrigerator in each authorized CVIMARs rooms. We only require a microwave and refrigerator; however this does not exclude you from providing a full kitchen.

13. What is the average number of rooms consumed per month by MSC CIVMARs for the past 12 months?

ANSWER: Average number of rooms used in the past 12 months is not a guarantee of future results.

JAN 13 – 5,978 rooms FEB 13 – 6,957 rooms MAR 13 – 5,274 rooms APR 13 – 5,495 rooms MAY 13 – 4,942 rooms JUN 13 – 3,777 rooms JUL 13 – 4,322 rooms AUG 13 – 5,550 rooms SEP 13 – 4,836 rooms OCT 13 – 5,333 rooms NOV 13 – 4,154 rooms DEC 13 – 3,853 rooms