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MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N32205-16-R-3355

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

04 December 2015

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. The minimum speed is 14 knots in what type of weather?

ANSWER: In all types of weather that the vessel would sail into without hazarding the vessel.

2. What is the minimum crane capacity required in this RFP?

ANSWER: Crane must be certified to safely lift containers that weigh between 40,000 and 50,000 lbs.

3. Can a non-self-sustaining vessel be used? Can the carrier use shore cranes?

ANSWER: No, a non-self-sustaining vessel cannot be used. The vessel must be self-sustaining.

4. Proper segregation is required per RFP. In Item 6, Special Requirements, the selected carrier is to provide detailed diagrams of vessels decks and to prepare a stow plan. Who is required to do a stow plan? Does MSC require owners to submit a stow plan and stability calculations basis the intended packing list with the offer?

ANSWER: The carrier is required to do a stow plan which takes into consideration the vessel stability and hazardous cargo segregation.

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