RFP-RFQ_Q_AND_A_GSR_IDIQ.docx

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N32205-13-R-6012

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. It does not appear that the attachment referred to in Section L Factor C for the Technical Volume has been included with the RFP. “Offerors must also complete pages 4 and 5 of Attachment One, MSC Ship Repair Facility Survey, and include it with "Volume 1 Technical." Can you please clarify?

ANSWER: This language will be removed from the solicitation in Amendment 0001. It will read as follows:

Factor C: Equipment/Facilities

Describe in detail any repair facility the Offeror owns or to which it has or will have access, that is located within 50 miles of Naval Base Norfolk and/or Naval Weapons Station Earle. Owing to the importance of having a facility as required by section C-10.1 of the PWS to successful contract performance, Offerors proposing to obtain a facility upon contract award must submit documentary evidence from the facility owner demonstrating a commitment to make the facility available to the Offeror upon contract award.

Contractors are required to have access to a marine repair facility within 50 miles of each location (Lot A and B) for which an offer is submitted. For example, if you are submitting an offer for Norfolk, VA and Naval Weapons Station-Earle, NJ areas, you must have access to a repair facility in the Norfolk, VA area and another facility in the Naval Weapons Station-Earle, NJ area.

2. I would like to ensure that my interpretation of Solicitation N32205-13-R-6012 submittal requirements is correct. It is my understanding that the following is to be submitted (IAW SF33 Section 9 and solicitation page 47, Detailed Submission Information):

Volume I Technical Proposal - One original + 4 hard copies + 4 CDs Volume II Past Performance – One original + 1 hard copy + 1 CD Volume III Price & Business – One original + 1 hard copy + 1 CD

ANSWER: Yes, your interpretation is correct.

3. Will three different Delivery Orders over $150,000.00 from the same IDIQ Contract be acceptable for the past performance? Should the Past Performance Data Sheet be sent to the Contracting Officer or to the Port Engineer for evaluation and can the same point of contact be used more than once?

ANSWER: You may submit any past performance information you wish in accordance with the Past Perfomance factor in Section L. The past performance data sheet should be sent to the Port Engineer for evaluation and then to the Contracting Officer for submission. The same POC may be used more than once.

4. How do we address the use of, and pricing for, subcontractors for this solicitation? Past experience dictates that not all work can or will be accomplished “In-House” by a Prime Contractor. Some examples are tank cleaning and gas freeing, blasting and painting, decking and non-skid, diesel engine repairs, generator repairs, electronics repairs to mention a few. Will subcontractor pricing be handled as material with the same provision for percentage mark-up. We understand that all subcontractors must be approved before use.

ANSWER: You will propose under material using the markup rate.

5. The information required for Factor F: Experience appears to be the same as that required for Volume II – Past Performance. Is this correct? Are both sections/requirements necessary?

ANSWER: You must provide applicable information for both Factor F under F and Past performance under Volume II. Both sections are necessary and they are to be provided separate from one another as stated in the solicitation.

6. If CPARS are available for the Past Performance Contracts we cite, do Past Performance Questionnaires still need to be completed and provided?

ANSWER: You still should complete and provide PP Questionnaires as stated in the solicitation.

7. What will the procedure be for issuing individual task orders under this contract? Will there be particular bidding/pricing forms issued for bidding the task order work? Can you provide examples of the process for issuing, bidding, and awarding individual task orders?

ANSWER: There is no "sample" forms for issuing, quoting, and awarding at this time. We intend to issue a request for quote with the statement of work, a pricing sheet, and any additional pertinent information necessary.