Q AND A.doc

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N32205-20-Q-4167

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The following is an answers to a questions received from potential quoters. The answers provide clarification only and DO NOT constitute an amendment to the solicitation.

Question 1. Do the hotels HAVE to have a 2 burner stove? How important is that.

Answer: Yes, Due to the length of the stay the crew will be occupying rooms, full size kitchenettes are required. Rooms must have built in stove top with at least 2 burners (not a plug in appliance) The hotel must meet or exceed the requirement provided via the PWS.

Question 2. Is this for training?

Answer: This is for the USNS PATUXENT while the is ship is in Charleston, SC.

Question 3. What are the deciding factors for extensions or not?

Answer: If an extension is needed an option will be exercised.

Questions 4. Do the rates have to fall in line with Federal per diem?

Answer: No

Question 5. Is the bid for single occupancy or double occupancy?

Answer: Single occupancy (1 person per room).

Question 6: Will the Best Value offer be selected OR Lowest Rate offer?

Answer: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

Question 7. What is acceptable for the cleaning of rooms during COVID-19?

Answer: Daily housekeeping must be in accordance with the PWS-Hotel rooms shall include daily cleaning, changing of linens, and replenishment of toiletries.

Question 8. Can the CIVMAR group stay at a hotel Summerville, SC for 9 nights starting on June 30 and then switch the group to the another hotel (with kitchens) across the street on June 9.

Answer: No.

Question 9. To extend tax exemption required by Navy, upon award of contract will the Navy provide a tax exemption certificate to vendor to provide the local govt for exemption? Answer: Your quote should include all fee and charges. No certificate will be provided.

Question 10. Will there be any high ranking officials traveling that might require upgraded rooms?

Answer: No