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| Q1. | Paragraph 6 (page 1) of the government’s solicitation states that the USNS Hershel Woody Williams requires the berthing and laundry portable accommodation modules by 30 September in Norfolk, VA. Paragraph 9 of the Statement of Work (page 16-17) lays out a schedule (Task IDs 7.5 – 7.13) that takes design through approximately 80 business days, approximately four months. That time window does not account for the time that ABS would be reviewing design drawings. One should assume that Task Ids 7.10 to 7.13, the period during which ABS will have the drawings in its possession (preliminary and final), will require 3-4 weeks that are not accounted in the 80 business days mentioned above. That said, offeror believes that the government’s schedule as written in the solicitation will be impossible to meet. This is more likely a 12-15 month project. Please revise or advise. |
| A1. | BERTHING AND LAUNDRY MODULES NEED TO BE COMPLETED AND READY FOR INSTALLATION NLT NOVEMBER 1, 2019. COORDINATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF MODULES AT CONTRACTOR FACILITY IS POSSIBLE. |
| Q2. | The solicitation and SOW are written as a design-build-install procurement. This is indicated several times in the solicitation, including paragraph 4 (page 11), where the Government conveys its expectation of ownership and unlimited data rights. On the other hand, the prescribed schedule and evaluation method (LPTA) imply an off-the-shelf procurement. Is the government seeking design-build-install or commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)? |
| A2. | GOVERNMENT IS SEEKING ABS APPROVE MODULES CAPABLE OF MEETNG REQUIREMENTS AND IS INDIFFERENT TO DESIGN/BUILD/INSTALL OR COTS. If COTS is acceptable, will the Government forego its requirement for ownership of all work product and unlimited data rights? GOVERNMENT WILL FOREGO UNLIMITED DATA RIGHTS SO LONG AS ALL OTHER DELIVERABLES ARE MET IE INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT. |
| Q3. | The SOW, paragraph 5.1.3.2 (page 12) specifies that the laundry module will use “1 TEU spot IAW 2.3.” Offeror interprets the preferred design to be 1ea 20’ container; however, paragraph 6.1.1.1 (page 14, second bullet) specifies “2 each” laundry modules to be installed on T-ESB 4’s mission deck. Please clarify laundry module quantity and container size expectations, and number of TEU spots available on the mission deck. |
| A3. | MSC REQUIRES 1 DESIGN OF A 20 FT (TEU) FOOTPRINT LAUNDRY MODULE. MSC THEN REQUIRES 2 EACH LAUNDRY MODULES OF THIS DESIGN. DESIGN CAN BE COTS IF AVAILABLE. |
Q4. SOW indicates that MSC will have a contract with ABS. Our understanding of this process is that this contract will include only:
a) Surveys onboard the ship for certification on the installation.
A4. CONFIRMED
| Q5. | Contractor will be required to have a separate ABS contract for the following: |
| a) | Design review and approval. |
| b) | Fabrication and assembly surveys. |
| c) | Module Certification. |
Please confirm.
A5. CONFIRMED.
| Q6. | Installation Proposal is optional, based on the documentation we interpret that installation only includes container module placement, securing and hooking up services. Could you confirm? |
| A6. | INSTALLATION ALSO INCLUDES ADJUDICATING ABS LOCAL SURVEYOR COMMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION/INTERFACING OF MODULES TO SHIP IAW ABS. IF THERE IS OUTFITTING OF MODULES (BERTHING RACKS, WASHERS, DRYERS, ETC) THIS IS ALSO INCLUDED AS IS ANY CONSTRUCTION OF MODULES IAW ABS DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION/INTERFACTING REQUIREMENTS. |
| Q7. | Solicitation CLIN003 Identifies Habitability Module as Quantity required 1. |
| a. | As per reference 2.3 table 1 five TEU positions are identified. Do we bid all five as a single unit? |
| b. | We understand that all five TEU’s must have bunking for 42 personnel currently we observe that if we utilize Type I size 3 bunk type we could fit three bunking modules per TEU housing 9 personnel each for a total of 45. Would Standard conditions be satisfactory to MSC? |
| c. | Solicitation indicates requirement for 3 showers/ 3 sinks/ 3 water closets. Is this requirement for a single TEU or total? |
| d. | Do we have to include hot water heater? |
| e. | Do we have to consider vacuum connection hoses for Grey & Black water? |
| A7. | a. | SINGLE UNIT. CURRENT DECK SOCKET LOCATIONS DO SUPPORT 5EACH INDIVIDUAL TEUS; HOWEVER DECK SOCKET LOCATION/QUANTITY ON SHIP MAY CHANGE IF NEEDED. HOTEL SERVICES (ELECTRICAL, GREY WATER, FIRE DETECTION, ETC WILL NOT CHANGE). |
| b. | FOR THE BERTHING MODULE, MSC REQUIRES MINIMUM OF 42 BERTHING RACKS. IT’S ACCEPTABLE IF RACK QUANTITY IS GREATER THAN 42 RACKS. KEEP IN MIND THAT INDIVIDUAL LOCKERS FOR EACH RACK IS ALSO REQUIRED. |
WITHIN THE “BERTHING MODULE” (WHICH MAY CONSIST OF MULTIPLE TEUS JOINED TOGETHER (IAW WITH ABS GUIDELINES)), A MINIMUM OF 3 SINKS, 3 SHOWERS, AND 3 HEADS ARE NEEDED. IF QUANTITIES ARE GREATER, THAT IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE.
| c. | TOTAL | |
| d. | YES. | |
| e. | YES |
| Q8. | Solicitation CLIN004 identifies Laundry Module as TEU quantity required 1. |
| a. | Solicitation requires two located in the Mission Deck. Are we required to price two? |
A8. a. YES. MSC REQUIRES 1 APPROVED DESIGN. OPTION PORTION OF THIS CONTRACT REQUIRES THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF 2 EACH OF THE APPROVED DESIGN.
Q9. SOW sections 1.1 and 5.2.3 refer to “Spare” parts and section 8.4.3 references “Consumable” parts. For the purposes of this contract, are the terms “Spare” and “Consumable” used interchangeably or do they reference separate requirements?
A9. YES
| Q10. | SOW section 3.2 references optional installation in Charleston, SC no earlier than 11/1/19. Sections 6 & 7 of the Solicitation state modules are needed in Norfolk, VA by 9/30/19. Please verify required module delivery date and POP along with vessel location for installation activity. (Will installation take place in Norfolk or Charleston?) |
| A10. | FROM PREVIOUS RESPONSE ON A RELATED QUESTION: “BERTHING AND LAUNDRY MODULES NEED TO BE COMPLETED AND READY FOR INSTALLATION NLT NOVEMBER 1, 2019. COORDINATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF MODULES AT CONTRACTOR FACILITY IS POSSIBLE”. FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, ESTIMATE NORFOLK FOR DELIVERY. |
| Q11. | If delivery is to take place in Norfolk and installation to take place in Charleston, is vendor responsible for delivering modules to Charleston for installation? |
| A11. | IN THE EVENT THE INSTALLATION TAKES PLACE ANYWHERE OTHER THAN NORFOLK, A CHANGE ORDER WILL BE PROCESSED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING. FOR BIDDING PURPOSES ASSUME NORFOLK IS THE END LOCATION. |
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