18R3357_Q&A_0001.pdf

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N32205-18-R-3357

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

09 May 2018

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. Does the minimum capability to carry 659 AMMO TEUs consist entirely of ammunition classes 1.1 – 1.4 that are subject to more stringent stowage requirements (as opposed to Class 1.4S and inert cargoes)? If not, what are the TEU volumes that can be assumed to be Class 1.4S and/or inert for the purposes of proposal preparation and technical evaluation?

ANSWER: The 659 count does not consist entirely of ammunition classes 1.1. - 1.4. There will be TEU'S that will be Inert & 1.4S, but actual numbers are not known at this time. There are plans for TEU'S of - 1.1F, 1.2H, 1.3H, and 1.4B, as well as 2.2. As outlined in the FP, proper segregations will be required where necessary.

2. Does the “average container weight” of 30,000 lbs. mean “homogeneous” / “uniform” container weight for the purposes of proposal preparation and technical evaluation? If not, what are the distributions of container weights that should be used for proposal preparation and technical evaluation? Also, previous ammo missions have had materially higher gross container weights (33,000 lbs. and higher) and the market survey used an average container weight of 35,000 lbs. Please advise if 30,000 lbs is the correct weight.

ANSWER: The container weight will not necessarily be homogeneous and need not be reflected as such in proposal preparation. As stated in the RFP, proposals must allow for a maximum container weight of 45,000 lbs. The average container weight of 30,000 lbs used in the RFP remains unchanged.