Q and A-1.docx

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N3220520R4097

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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

AAA:

1. Will you accept the last AAA inspection that the hotel received from AAA or will you accept a copy of the current AAA rating on line at AAA.com? Yes, either the most recent AAA inspection or a copy of the current AAA rating online will be accepted as proof of AAA rating.

TRANSPORTATION:

2. How many times in 2018 and 2019 was transportation required on a Saturday or Sunday for the contract in Newport News and in Freehold, NJ?

TC-E NJ From October 2017 – September 2018, transportation was required on a Saturday or Sunday 22 times.

TC-E NJ From October 2018 – September 2019, transportation was required on a Saturday or Sunday 29 times.

TCE-HR Newport News - None

3. Do all CIVMARS go to Fort Eustis at the same time each day? Yes

4. Do all CIVMARS need to be picked up at the same time each day? Yes

HISTORICAL DATA:

5. Can you provide historical data for lodging for this group for October 1 2017 to September 30, 2018 and then for October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019. We are asking for these two years because historical data for 2020 would be inaccurate due to COVID. We would like the total number of rooms per month for both 10.1.17 to 9.30.18 for Freehold, NJ and for 10.1.18 to 9.30.19 for both Freehold NJ and Fort Eustis, VA. See Q5 Attached Historical Data.

6. There is currently a two year contract in place. Can you tell us when you begun to use the hotels under contract for Fort Eustis, please offer month and year if possible. October 2019

7. Also, can you tell us how many times in 2018 and 2019 that you had training on a Saturday or Sunday? Training was conducted at least 26 times on a Saturday and Sunday.

8. Will all training that has been in Freehold, NJ be moved or has it been moved to Fort Eustis.

Can you tell us when the move was completed? It is anticipated the move will be completed in April 2021

9. If all training has not currently been moved, when you do anticipate the move to be complete?

April 2021.

10. Do all classes start at the same time? No

11. If no, can you tell us the start times for classes? 0700, 0800. On rare occasions classes can start as early as 0600.

12. If yes, can you please tell us the start time? N/A

13. Do all classes end at the same time? No

14. If no, can you tell us the end times for classes? 1400, 1500 hrs

15. If yes, can you please tell us the end time each day? N/A

16. Are there classes on Saturday? Yes, see answer 7

17. Are there classes on Sunday? Yes, see answer 7

18. Will classes be held on any federal holidays? No

19. What is the average length of stay per CIVMAR per class based on historical data from 2018 and 2019? Five week days Monday-Friday

20. Can you provide a sample training schedule from a previous year? CIVMAR training schedules are For Official Use Only. CIVMAR qualification process is not pubic information. What a CIVMAR is in class for is irrelevant; you are only responsible for getting a CIVMAR from the hotel to Ft Eustis, VA.

21. Is there a period of performance set of dates or is it just for one fiscal year? When would the start date be? This requirement is for a one year base period and four - one year options commencing October 2021