QA1-5.docx

Solicitation N32205-17-R-3521 Questions #1-5

1. Question: Please note the contract refers to an IGA P&I club placement, you are placed in the domestic US market for you primary layers and London for the higher liability layers. Are these acceptable to MSC?

Answer: Yes.

2. Question: Throughout the contract there is a requirement that you carry $350,000,000.00 in liability limits; this seems excessive under the circumstances of the operation you are undertaking however you do have the benefit of $250,000,000.00 in overall limits. Can this limit be negotiated down?

Answer: Please see the changes to the Insurance Clause in Amendment 0001.

3. Question: Referenced in section 15.1.1 (v.) of a Second Seaman's War Risk and under section 17.2 (5) for $200,000.00 Loss of Life benefit, I'm not sure exactly what the definition of Second Seaman's Coverage is but I suspect it's an AD&D benefit, Accidental Death or Dismemberment, no fault coverage and the limit of the policy is payable upon death or loss of a limb. Will AD&D coverage satisfy, Second Seaman’s Coverage?

Answer: Please see the changes to the Insurance Clause in Amendment 0001.

4. Question: Within the contract there is a requirement that copies of the policies be sent to the Contracting Officer we would prefer to follow normal protocols and issue certificates confirming coverage and additional assured status. Is this acceptable to MSC?

Answer: Per PWS Section 15(a), within 10 calendar days following award of the contract, the Owner shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained.

5. Question: Section 15.3, as noted in Policy 1 above, to obtain the addition of Time Charters P&I coverage will take time and an Additional Premium. Since we are not delivering items by an ocean going, can this Provision be stuck from the contract?

Answer: Please see the changes to the Insurance Clause in Amendment 0001.