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Other changes not specified below in the answered questions below are listed here:

Section L-7(B)(2)(b)(i)(1), L-7(B)(2)(b)(ii)(1), and L-7(B)(2)(b)(ii)(2) have been updated to add the language “at least two” for clarity.

Section L-7(B)(2)(b)(ii)(3) has been updated to add dry dock experience to be “in the United States or outside the United States,” as the initial dry dock experience only stated “in the United States.”

The mention of ACOR has been removed from the RFP, and replaced with COR. See edits at C-

2.5.4.2 and C-2.5.7.4.2

The responses to the questions presented below constitute an amendment to this solicitation:

1. Due to COVID-19 Pandemic and Social Distancing practices required for the health and safety of our organizations, we respectfully request that MSC consider a digital submission either via email or through SAFE rather than hard copies of binders and discs.

A: Yes, any proposals submitted in response to the T-AGOS/T-AGM solicitation shall be submitted via DOD SAFE. No hard copies will be accepted or reviewed. See Section L-6 for updates. Answered via Amendment 0001.

2. Please clarify if the Shore Side Personnel Qualifications should follow Section C-3.8 or the requirements in Section L-7(B)(2)(a), pages 247-248?

A: The contractor shall meet Section C requirements in performing the contract, but is only required to demonstrate compliance with Section L in its proposal .

3. The RFP asks for Key Shoreside Personnel in Section L-7(B)(2)(a) on page 247, in Section L-7(B)(2)(b)(i)(3) on page 249, and also in Section L-7(B)(3)(c) on page 251 . Please clarify where we should include Key Shoreside Personnel .

Additionally, Corporate Experience is in two sections on page 249, Section L-7(B)(2)(b) and Section L- 7(B)(2)(b)(ii)(1). Please clarify where we should include Corporate Experience.

A(a): Section L-7 L-7(B)(2)(b)(i)(3) has been removed from Section L for clarity. Offerors are required to address the remaining two sections discussing Key Shoreside Personnel in Section L.

A(b): Section L-7(B)(2)(b)(ii)(1) has been renamed “Maintenance Experience” for clarity.

4. In C-3.7.2.a. Contract Specific Key Shoreside Personnel: Are resumes required for all positions in the table, or just for those marked “X” in the final column “Key (KBA )”?

A: See bullet on page 135 of RFP, “The contractor shall submit resumes to the Contracting Officer with clearly defined experience summaries for all key shore side personnel.” Further, Section L further articulates that resumes are required for proposed key shoreside personnel. To be clear, resumes are required for all positions in the table that are marked with an ‘X’ in the final column, “Key (KBA)”, in section C-3.7.2.a. Section C requirements are for performance only; please see Section L for proposal submission requirements.

5. Do we need to provide Letters of Intent for current company employees ?

A: Yes, see Section L-7(B.)(2) and L-7(B)(2)(a): Proposal shall include: resumes and signed letters of intent for all proposed key shoreside personnel listed below. . .”

6. We request that MSC consider a two week extension to the due date of the RFP to January 20, 2021. This request is based on questions submitted that have not been answered, time needed to prepare a hard copy submission, and we have not received CBAs from the labor unions. In addition to these outstanding items we are faced with lost time due to the upcoming holiday season. We respectively request your favorable consideration to this request and ask for a response as soon as possible.

A: Proposal deadline extended to January 20, 2021. Time deadline remains the same at 12:00 p.m. EST. Answered via Amendment 0001.

7. Section B-1.7 Full Operating Status Per Diem – stipulates all penalty time, bonuses, emoluments , … are included however the remaining sections of the RFP are silent to Crew restriction to ship designated by the operational commander, or US Government, outside of a war zone. Please confirm that restriction to ship by the operational commander for purposes other than war zone are considered reimbursable since a contractor has no ability to estimate unknown operational requirements.

A: The contract’s clauses and terms and conditions address the circumstances that may arise as a result of COVID-

19. In the event the contractor believes it may be entitled to an equitable adjustment to the contract price, it may submit a request for equitable adjustment using the standard FAR clause or other appropriate and applicable FAR clause. Requests for equitable adjustment will be considered on a case-by-case basis, in consideration of the particular circumstances of each contract.

8. Will MSC reimburse the contractor for all direct costs to comply with MSC’s COVID instruction (“MSC COVID QMS N2.35.6100.1-Q Novel Coronavirus Disease Response Plan (Current Rev)”? This includes additional wage costs associated with ships under a “gangway up” order. This document has been continuously revised, therefore difficult to quantify actual fixed costs.

A: Reference question and response to #7.

9. C-1.3.2.a - Are the PEP numbers for ROS and RAV or only FOS ?

A: Only for FOS. Added a TOTAL column at C-1.3.2.a for clarity.

10. C-1.3.10 - This section states that the contractor shall replace these items. As they are for PEP and TEP, are they Reimbursable ?

A: No, these items are not reimbursable.

11. G-3 (p); Also SOW ref & C-1.8.2 - Section G-3 (p) states that travel shall be billed within 90 days of completion of travel. Given Section C-1.8.2, the contractor cannot bill for training costs until the crewmember completes a standard tour onboard a BOBO Class ship. It is possible a crewmember could have traveled for training more than 90 days before they are assigned to and complete their tour on a Bobo Class vessel. Does this 90-day rule apply to travel for training?

A: This solicitation does not mention BOBO class ships. The solicitation does not require completion of a tour aboard any vessel before the contractor can invoice for travel reimbursement.

12. C-2.5.4.2 - This section requires ACOR approval for every IA subcontract >$10K; this will be pre-approval for nearly every IA PO – is this the government’s intent?

A : Yes, the contractor shall obtain the COR’s approval prior to entering into any IA subcontract greater than the Federal Acquisition Regulation’s (FAR) micro purchase limits. As such, the second bullet under C-2.5.4.2 is deleted for clarity.

13. Attachment B – Attachment B for the SIU does not provide information on when overtime is payable. Can you confirm that on the T-AGM vessels overtime is paid for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours M-F and for all hours worked on Holidays?

A : See Section B-1.15 and Section C-1.7.10.2. The Government will reimburse overtime that is not required to be built into the fixed rate. Offerors are encouraged to comply with the Wage Determination and their respective CBAs.

14. Attachment B – Attachment B for the SIU does not provide information on when overtime is payable. Can you confirm that on the T-AGOS vessels overtime is paid for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours M-F and for all hours worked on Holidays?

A: See Section B-1.15 and Section C-1.7.10.2. The Government will reimburse overtime that is not required to be built into the fixed rate. Offerors are encouraged to comply with the Wage Determination and their respective CBAs.

15. C.1.1.3.8.1 - Does the requirement for the crew to work 7 days a week include national holidays?

A: The contractor’s proposal should include pricing for the crew working 7 days a week including national holidays.

16. C-1.4.2 - Will expenses associated with COVID-19 be reimbursable?

A: Reference question and response to #7.

17. C-3.3.1 - The referenced DFAR section does not specify any certification requirement. Please clarify what certification you will require.

A: Reference DFARS 252.204-7012(c)(3) for DFARS certificate requirement.

18. C-1.8.1.a - Please confirm that periodicities listed in column 2 can be completed prior to the start date of the contract as there is no stated qualification that the initial training for the purposes of this matrix cannot be met by the STCW training required for MMC as long as that certification is less than 5 years old at the time of assignment.

A: C-1.8.1 that the “crewmembers shall successfully complete all required training prior to assignment to a ship or position.” Yes, training can be completed prior to start of the contract. All mariners assigned must have valid training, and the offeror is required to ensure that training does not expire prior or during a mariner’s scheduled deployment.

19. C.1.1.3.4 - Please provide the number of times a year a vessel has been downgraded to ROS under this provision over the last 5 years.

A: One ship was downgraded to ROS status within the last three years. Our office does not have data available for the two (2) years prior.

20. C-1.1.21 - The section has an error message instead of requirements.

“The contractor shall support the requirement listed in Error! Reference source not found. and Error! Reference source not found.”

Please provided the requirement references.

A : See Section C-1.1.21 as amended to state “The contractor shall support the requirements as listed in the following paragraphs.”

21. C-1.1.21.C - This section is missing information. Please provide.

A: Section C-1.1.21.c. is deleted.

22. C-1.2.2 - Have all vessels maintained UMS status throughout the current contract ?

A: No.

23. Are any of the vessels on a USCG targeted-vessel or ABS oversight list?

A: No.

24. Please provide a copy of the current class survey report with parts .

A: If offerors wish a copy, please contact the MSC contracting office POCs for a copy.

25. C-4.2.3 - In the List of Annual O&M Budget Items, Port Charges and Canal Fees, references agent supplied communication (cell phones, etc.). Does this mean that cell phones in port are reimbursable?

A:Yes, the Government will reimburse cell phone use in port for ship business only.

26. Pricing form L - Pricing form L does not have a column for FOS-AMMO while pricing form P does. Please provide an updated form L if the ships are required to carry ammo .

A: Ships are not large enough to carry an amount of ammo that would trigger the ammo bonus.

27. Reference L-6 (3): Each proposal shall be submitted on paper and in three separate volumes. Question: Please list the number of copies of each volume to be submitted.

A: Reference updated section L-6 from Amendment 0001.

28. Reference: Key personnel resumes are requested in three different sections of the RFP: L-7.B(2)(a), L- 7.B(2)(b)(i)(3), and L-7.B(3)(c). Question: “Can resumes be included per L-7.B(2)(a), or would the Government prefer to repeat the resumes in all three locations of the proposal?”

A: Reference response to question #3a.

29. Reference: L-7.C, which states “The offeror shall provide information using Attachment I on up to five reference Government or commercial contracts…” And “The completed Attachment I shall be no longer than 10 pages total in length…” Question: “Is the Government requesting a single Attachment I (inclusive of all five contract references) limited to 10 pages total, and if so, is the offeror to repeat the contract details table within the Attachment for each contract reference?”

A: The offeror shall utilize the contract details table for each referenced contract. The completed Attachment I for the Past Performance Proposal shall be no longer than ten pages length in total for the Past Performance Proposal submission. Attachment I is revised to no longer state below table “No longer than 10 full pages,” for clarity.

30. Reference: RFP page 82, C-1.8.4 and page 138, C-3.9 - Question: Can the contractor use a 3rd party school that offers accredited MSC courses?

A: Yes.

31. Reference: RFP page 241, L-6 (1) - Question: Given the pandemic, parcel distribution demand has risen and has created a growing backlog and subsequent shipment delays during this holiday season. We do not believe that the couriers will be able to clear their respective backlogs by early January therefore, we request an extension of the due date of 10 days or accept hand and/or electronic (via DoD SAFE perhaps) deliveries on January 6.

A:Reference response to questions #1 and #6.

32. Reference: RFP page 192, H-5 (n) Question: End of paragraph (n) denotes “AMEND 08”, is there an additional document that corresponds to this reference?

A: Section H-5(n) has been edited to remove this wording.

33. Will the Government consider modifying the methodology for submitting proposals via the DoD Safe electronic submission as is being done by other MSC Program Offices? Handing in hard copies in person does not seem consistent with current COVID protocols.

A: Reference response to question #1.

34. The current due date for proposals is going to cause a great inconvenience for all bidders as it comes during the time period when year end closing impacts resources available. Will the Government consider extending the due date a minimum of 2 weeks?

A: Reference response to question #6.

35. Section B 1.7.1 titled "Ammo Bonus Surge Ships" references using an FOS Ammo Bonus Rate if explosives are places in sufficient quantity. Please confirm if these vessels are capable of storing ammo in a sufficient quantity that would trigger an ammo bonus and if these vessels are considered Surge.

A: These vessels are not capable of storing ammunition that would trigger an ammo bonus and are not considered surge. This section is now removed in the solicitation.

36. Section C-1.1.3.b shows OPTEMPO for FY 25 and FY 26 as TBD. There is published information that the VICTORIOUS could be disposed of in 2026. Should a ship or ships be taken out of service will the contractor be allowed to adjust the rate on the remaining ships to account for the spread of overhead over a smaller fleet?

A: Hypotheticals will not be answered. Adjustments in vessels will be addressed though appropriate contract, terms, conditions, and clauses (e.g. Changes or Termination Clause).

37. Section C-1.3.2.a requires as fixed price for food and hotel services for the PEP and; C-1.3.2.3 requires a reconciliation quarterly of PEP and TEP and a credit to be issued. At what rate is the contractor to credit MSC; the rate reflected in C-1.3.2.1 or the cost the contractor used in pricing the PEP & TEP?

A: Rate credits should be in accordance with what the Government has stated at C-1.3.2.1.

38. Section C-1.3.10 requires contractor to provide linens. Are these expenses fixed price or reimbursable? If fixed price will the linens be new upon contract commencement?

A: Reference question and response to #10. Linens should be new upon contract commencement.

39. Section C-1.6.5 requires contractor to provide a single lockable (gated and cipher lock) access to the ships in ROS. Are these expenses fixed price or reimbursable?

A: Sentence referring to gated and cipher locked has been removed from Section C-1.6.5 for clarity.

40. Section C-3.7.1.1 requires a deduction for shortages of Key Shoreside Staff. What is considered a shortage other than the position is vacated due to resignation, dismissal and retirement and not immediately filled?

A: A shortage is defined as when no one is performing the position duties as required under the contract.

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The responses to the questions presented below constitute an amendment to this solicitation:

1. C-3.3.1 - Does DFARS 252.204-7019 that was issued 9/29/20 and effective 11/30/20 apply?

A: Section C-3.3.1 does not contain a reference to DFARS 252.204-7019. However, DFARS 252.204-7019 has been added into Section I accordingly.

2. C.1.2.3.1 - What make/model/type of ECDIS do each the ships carry?

A: All ships use paper charters, other than the USNS Howard O Lorenzen. The information is specified below.

The hardware is all Sperry.

Product: C-Map Professional+ Region: Zone 0 Expiration Date: 01-06-2020

OPERATING SYSTEM: WINDOWS VERSION 9.0.0.390

SOFTWARE VERSION 9.0 last updated 16 Aug 2017

Node VM1 Primary ECDIS

DONGLE # 41661

NODE VM2 SECONDARY ECDIS

DONGLE # 41662

NODE VM3 PLANNING ECDIS

DONGLE # 41663

3. C-1.4.1.1, C-1.7.7.3.a & Line 23 of Training Matrix - Is the requirement for the MPIC for 2 LDO or specifically the CM and 2M?

A: There shall be one M-PIC per ship at all times, which is not required to be the Chief Mate or the Second Mate. Wording adjusted for clarity at section C-1.7.7.3.1. Additionally, language added to same section: “M-PICs shall be licensed officers.”

4. C-1.7.1, C-1.7.1.a - Section C-1.7.1 references a manning scale for ROS and RAV in Table C- 1.7.1.a, but the table does not have those numbers. Please provide.

A: Column added for ROS status for clarity. There is no expectation of any vessel on this contract going into a ROS status at this time. At this time, offerors should not provide any pricing for ROS and RAV statuses. ROS and RAV crew will meet USCG minimum standards and be adapted to meet Host Nation, AT/FP, and mission essential crewing needs. ROS and RAV crew to be determined by the awardee operating company and submitted to MSC program office for approval/funding authorization.

5. Page 74-76 - The Manning Schedules for T-AGOS 23, T-AGM24, T-AGM 25 have manning totals that conflict with the individual billet numbers, making it unclear what actual crewing is required. Please provide corrected Manning Schedules.

A: FOS numbers have been verified and updated to reflect correct total manning numbers and updates from this amendment (See response to question #25). Additionally, the USCG Minimum for the Total Deck Department numbers have been updated to reflect the correct total to include the Master. The updated total sections are updated in the applicable total sections under Section C-1.7.1.a.

6. Reference: RFP page 2, Section B-1.2 - Question: The offeror is required to include the pre-manning familiarization costs for both the shore staff and the ship’s crew in the per diem rate.

Will these costs be included in the price evaluation?

A: Yes, these familiarization costs should be included in the per diem rate and will be part of Government’s price evaluation. Please reference #7, which discusses further.

7. Section C-3.10.3.3.3 requires that the cost of the familiarization period on the ships be included in the contractor’s fixed rate. 1. Does this include the transportation for joining crew or is that reimbursable as crew travel under Section C-1.7.3?

Section F-2 lists location for delivery as TBD. It is not possible to price the cost of familiarization if we do not know where it will take place? (Note: F-2 includes the LMSR USNS POMEROY in the list.)

If COVID ROM restrictions are still in place at the time of delivery, will ROM expenses for the familiarization crew and office staff be reimbursable?

A(a): Transportation for joining crew is not reimbursable.

A(b): Section F-2 is now updated to reflect the locations of delivery. The USNS Pomeroy was added in error and is removed from the list of ships.

A(c): COVID-19 ROM expenses will be addressed at time of delivery based upon ROM requirements at that time.

8. Reference: RFP page 243, L-7, A. (3) Price Proposal - Question: The price sheets requirement for submission we understand it is one for each vessel for each year is that correct for a total of seven (7) separate pricing sheets?

A: Attach L contains seven (7) tabs for individual ships.

9. Reference: RFP page 227, Section J list of attachments - Question: RFP lists an attachment V, Awardee Subcontracting Plan under the “Solicitation Only Attachments” list but this attachment was not included in the RFP package.

A: Mention of Attachment V has been removed from the Attachments section in Section J.

However, please note that offerors are required to submit Small Business Subcontracting Plans in accordance with Section L(A)(12), if applicable.

10. Attachment L Pricing form requires a rate for ROS and RAV, but the crew compliment is not defined in the RFP. Please provide the crew compliment for ROS and RAV.

A: Reference response to question #4.

11. Please clarify section C-1.1.2.1 “The contractor shall support the requirement listed in Error!

Reference source not found and Error! Reference source not found.”

A: Reference response to question #20 in A0003.

12. Please clarify section C-1.1.2.1 “The contractor shall support the requirement listed in Error!

Reference source not found and Error! Reference source not found.”

A: Reference response to question #20 in A0003.

13. Please confirm that the cost to support PEP listed in section C-1.3.2.a is to be included in FOS only.

A: Reference response to question #9 in A0003. The cost of berthing and messing the PEP shall be included in the fixed price, in accordance with Section C-1.3.2.

14. Section C-1.7.1.a has a manning scale for all of the vessels, except T-AGM 25, of four licensed deck officers (Master, Chief Mate, Second Mate and Third Mate). The Chief Mate is classed as a day worker. Please confirm that this is correct and that the Chief Mate does not stand watch at sea. If he/she does not then there is excessive overtime as the remaining mates would stand 6 and 6 working 12 hours a day just for watches. We have been told by other sources that are familiar with the ships that the Chief Mate does stand a watch.

A: The Chief Mate was incorrectly classified as a day worker. The day worker classification at C-1.7.1.a is removed.

15. Section C-1.5.3 requires stand-alone world-wide internet system for the crew to have access to email and the internet. Please advise if the hardware (i.e. antenna & wiring) are in place.

A: No, the contractor is not required to install hardware to support installation of an internet system, as all internet and communication systems hardware is controlled by the sponsor.

Section C-1.5.3 is corrected to reflect this.

16. Reference: RFP page 72-76, C-1.7.1.a: On most of the ships the contract manning requirements for AB’s under the FOS column, is less than the USCG minimum. Does the C.O.I./Safe Manning Certificate dictate which one should be followed?

A: The AB/Bosun positions, Able Seamen, and the Ordinary Seamen together fulfill the USCG minimum. The COI allows for this, and as such, offerors should reference the FOS numbers at Section C-1.7.1.a. in preparing their proposal.

17. Section C-1.7.1.a, manning scales do not clearly state the requirements for ROS and RAV.

Please provide required manning scales for both of these vessel statuses.

A: Reference response to question #4.

18. Section B-1.7 states any bonuses should be included in the FOS per diem rates. However, follow-on section B-1.7.1 Ammo Bonus Surge Ships states that the government will pay the contractor at the FOS ammo bonus rate when applicable. Pricing Attachment L does not provide an avenue to supply FOS ammo bonus rate information with our bid submission. Please clarify how FOS Ammo Bonus per diem rate should be captured for each vessel in the total evaluated price on Attachment L.

A: Reference responses to question #26 and #35 in A0003. Additionally, this amendment removes the language referencing any ammo bonus in Section B-1.0.

19. Section B-1.2 states all familiarization costs must be included in the fixed price per diem, however, section F-2 Place and Date of Delivery lists the projected delivery locations for all vessels as TBD. Please provide projected delivery locations for each vessel as this will impact familiarization costs submitted for this RFP.

A: Reference response to question #7.

20. C-1.7.1.a. Manning Scales This section indicates the Chief Mate is a dayworker. However, that would leave only 1, 2nd mate and 1, 3rd mate to stand watch. Please clarify if the Chief Mate is in fact a day worker and the other mates stand 12 hours of watch per day, or, if the “(day worker)” notation is in error.

A: Reference response to question #14.

21. The FOS Manning scales in C-1.7.1.a. Manning Scales list 3 Able Seaman, 1 Bosun/AB, and 2 Ordinary Seamen. However, the this is in conflict with the 6 AB requirement from the USCG column. Please clarify if Ordinary Seamen are acceptable. If so, is there documentation from USCG to substantiate such allowance?

A: Reference response to question #16.

22. Section C-1.7.3.a restricts change out of the Master and CM, CE and 1AE, and Master and CE within thirty days. However, our understanding of the operational profile of the ships is that there may only be 3-4 opportunities per year for crew changes that can be planned well in advance due to the secrecy of the ships’ locations while conducting missions. Those few opportunities may be less than 30 days. If relief of all top 4 officers needs to be accomplished during a 14 day window between two 100 day missions, will this be allowed?

A: Although missions may be 100 days, there are brief stops for fuel, food, and personnel rotations approximately every 30-45 days. Fourteen (14) day windows are not anticipated at this time.

23. If MSC restricts the crew to the ship due to a pandemic, will Restriction to Ship Wages be reimbursable?

A: The contract’s clauses and terms and conditions address the circumstances that may arise as a result of COVID-19. In the event the contractor believes it may be entitled to an equitable adjustment to the contract price, it may submit a request for equitable adjustment using the standard FAR clause or other appropriate and applicable FAR clause. Requests for equitable adjustment will be considered on a case-by-case basis, in consideration of the particular circumstances of each contract.

24. Reference: RFP page 77, C-1.7.7, C-1.7.7.1- 3 - Question: This section only listed three Key Shipboard Personnel (EO, Storekeeper and Medical Support), please confirm that these are the only Key Shipboard positions.

A: Section C-1.7.7.1 – Electronics Officer/Technician is not applicable to this requirement and has been removed. Section C-1.7.7.1 has been renamed “Key Shipboard Personnel Identified” and lists the key shipboard positions for this requirement. They are as follows: Master, Chief Mate, Chief Engineer, First Assistant Engineer, MDR, and if applicable, Store Keeper. The Store Keeper position is only on USNS Howard O. Lorenzen.

25. Reference: RFP page 78, C-1.7.7.1 references an Electronics Officer and RFP page 72, C- 1.7.1.a Manning Scales lists an Electronics Technician - Question: Is the Electronics Officer the same as the Electronics Technician?

A: Removed references of Electronics Officer/Technician as not applicable to this requirement.

Additionally, removed from C-1.8.1.a. Training Matrix and at B-1.9.

26. Reference: RFP page 78; C-1.7.7.1 - Question: RFP only specifically references a clearance needed for EO position. Can a detailed list be provided for other shipboard/afloat positions that require a clearance?

A: Section C-1.7.7.1 has been updated in accordance with question #25. All key shoreside and shipboard billets shall have clearances Section C-3.7.2.1 has been updated to reflect security clearance and citizenship requirements.

27. Reference: RFP page 141, C-3.13.1 Question: Will CAC’s be required for all other personnel not considered Key Personnel, afloat and ashore?

A: At this time, CACs are required for all key shoreside and key shipboard personnel for T- AGOS ships. For both T-AGM ships, the USNS Invincible and the USNS Howard O Lorenzen, CACs are required for all personnel aboard the ships. Section C-3.13.1 has been updated to reflect this requirement.

28. Section C-1.7.4 and Section C-1.7.7 reference Key Shipboard Personnel. From following sections we can deduce that Electronics Officer and Storekeeper are both Key Shipboard Personnel. Please provide a complete list of Key Shipboard Personnel for FOS, ROS, and RAV statuses.

A(1): Reference response to question #24 – 25.

A(2): Reference response to question #4.

29. Reference: RFP page 79 & 80, C-1.8.1. a / Question: According to MSC Training Centers, the Afloat Environmental Protection Coordinator course, SAMS medical training and the Security Refresher trainings no longer exist. Will these be removed as required trainings?

A: According to the MSC Training Coordinator Office, the Afloat Environment Protection Coordinator, SAMS medical training, and Security Refresher trainings are no longer a requirement and have removed from this solicitation.

30. G-3 (o) & C-2.5.10.3.5 - Do the requirements for progress payments, as noted in section C- 2.5.10.3.5, also apply to other Transalts, services in support of RAV/DDX, LLTM, and other large IA projects such as ME/SSDG overhauls?

A: Progress payments are authorized in accordance with C-2.5.7.3.5 for TRANSALTS, services in support of RAV/DDX, LLTM, and other large IA projects such as ME/SSDG overhauls that are 30 days or longer in duration.

31. Reference: RFP page 68, C-1.5.2.3 Secure Communications

Question: Please provide the following:

• DoD Manual 5220.22 (series) (Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information) and DoD 5220.22 (series) (COMSEC supplement)

• SECNAVINST 5510.30 (series) and 5510.36 (series) (DON Personnel Security Manuals)

• COMSCINST 2280.3 (series), Policy and Procedures for Handling, Distribution, and Control of Communications Security Material in the Military Sealift Command Using Electronic Key Management Systems (EKMS)

A: Please see below:

https://www.esd.whs.mil/directives/issuances/dodm/ https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/secnav.aspx?rootfolder=/doni/directives/05000+gener al+management+security+and+safety+services/05- 500+security+services&folderctid=0x012000e8af0dd9490e0547a7de7cf736393d04&vie w=%7B38d89e07-ad50-407f-9b15-0ff1bdd0d5d5%7D#InplviewHash38d89e07-ad50- 407f-9b15- 0ff1bdd0d5d5=RootFolder%3D%252Fdoni%252Fdirectives%252F05000%2520general %2520management%2520security%2520and%2520safety%2520services%252F05%252 D500%2520security%2520services

Attached file to the Amendment.

CHANGES MADE BY A0005

The responses to the questions presented below constitute an amendment to this solicitation:

1. Q&A 2 (Amend 003) / L-7(B)(2)(a) / C-3.8 / C-3.7 / Question & Answer 2 (Amend 0003) appears to imply the government’s intent is that the resume requirements of L-7(B)(2)(a) are less restrictive(“only required”) than the requirements of C-3.8. However the answer stating we must meet the requirements of L-7(B)(2)(a) are actually more restrictive because it appears the alternative personal qualifications provided in C-3.7 are excluded. Please confirm that it is the government’s intent to limit the qualifications for key positions in the bid beyond what is required by the statement of work.

A: The Government’s intent is not to limit the qualifications beyond what is required by Section C. Section L-7(B)(2)(a) has been updated for clarity.

Additionally, an key shoreside position of Assistant Property Control Manager was incorrectly listed at Section C-3.8.7. This position has been removed and the section has been marked as Reserved.

2. Offeror notes a conflict between the solicitation and the “Total Evaluated Price” tab provided in Attachment L. The solicitation requires that the final 6 month extension be included in the costing and evaluated pricing, but the Attachment L provided and required for submission does not include a place for the this entry on the “Total Evaluated Price” tab. Should it be included in the 4th option or will you revise this costing sheet. The 6 month option could be manually added to the Total Evaluated Price tab in Attachment L Pricing spreadsheet, with your approval.

A: Attachment L, Tab “Total Evaluated Price” has been updated to reflect an entry for the FAR 52.217-8 Optional Period. See Attachment #1.

3. Attachment B –CBA-1 Does not include fringe contribution rates. Please update to include Aggregate Contribution Letter from American Maritime Officers.

A: Please see Attachment #2 to this Amendment, which contains an updated Attachment B CBA #1, including the Aggregate Fringe Benefit Contribution Letter.

4. The Amo Wage information included as part of Attachment B did not include all of the fringe information needed to be able to determine what the SCA is. The only benefit information provided was vacation entitlement and Money Purchase Benefit percentage. Please provide total daily benefit cost per billet so that we can certify that we are in compliance with the SCA.

A: Reference response to question #3.

5. Please provide the data to aid in developing a proposed level of small business participation (i.e. Past data regarding reimbursable costs).

A: Offerors are encouraged to review Section L requirements and submit their small business participation information accordingly.

Added to this RFP by this Amendment:

1. 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

2. 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

3. 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement

4. 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror.

5. 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

6. 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification

7. 52.219-1 Alternate 1 Small Business Program Representations

8. 52.204-7 System for Award Management

9. 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal

10. 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition

11. 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

12. 52.215-20 Alt IV Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data (Oct 2010) - Alternate IV

13. 52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation

14. 52.247-6 Financial Statement

15. 52.211-3 Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards, and Commercial Item Descriptions

16. 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use

17. 52.216-1 Type of Contract

18. 52.233-2 Service of Protest

19. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

20. 252.237-7024 Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services

21. 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options

22. 52.232-15 Progress Payments Not Included

23. 52.219-9 Alt II Small Business Subcontracting Plan

Removed from this RFP by this Amendment:

1. 52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers

2. 252.203-7997 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements

Updated in this RFP by this amendment:

1. 52.202-1 Definitions

2. 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government

3. 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures

4. 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions

5. 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct

6. 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest

7. 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

8. 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

9. 52.210-1 Market Research

10. 52.215-2 Audit and Records—Negotiation

11. 52.215-12 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data

12. 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

13. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons

14. 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658

15. 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving

16. 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent

17. 52.230-2 Cost Accounting Standards

18. 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items

19. 252.204-7002 Payment For Subline Items Not Separately Priced

20. 252.225-7004 Report of Intended Performance Outside the United Statesand Canada-- Submission after Award

21. 252.225-7013 Duty-Free Entry—Basic

22. 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items

23. 52.215-21 Alt IV Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data – Modifications

24. 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans

25. 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

26. 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan

27. 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications

28. 252.225-7003 Report of Intended Performance Outside the United States and Canada-- Submission with Offer

29. 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror

30. 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

31. 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunciations Equipment or Services – Representation

32. 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters

33. 252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

SECTION B

B-1.0 General. The rates for services provided under this contract shall be payable at the applicable, fully burdened per diem rates stipulated in the Section B rate schedule. Said payments shall be considered payment in full for all services, equipment, supplies, operation and maintenance of Government equipment, and all contractor personnel under this contract, including all penalty time, bonuses, payments, and emoluments payable to contractor personnel for services under this contract, irrespective of the geographic scope of said services, vehicular cargoes, bulk cargoes, general cargoes and the carriage of hazardous cargoes. Said payments do not include those items specifically identified as reimbursable under this contract, which will be reimbursed in accordance with (IAW) Section G below. The periods of this contract are not tied to any specific fiscal year and may not align with the fiscal year. No adjustments will be made to the per diem rates for startup costs or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) wages.

B-1.1 Per Diem Rate for Operation and Maintenance. Per diem rates shall cover the cost of daily operation, maintenance, equipment, personnel, and services required to operate and maintain the ships and ships’ equipment, unless an expense is specifically listed in the contract as being reimbursable.

B-1.2 Familiarization. The Contractor’s fixed price per diem shall include all costs associated with the ship familiarization period (IAW Section C) for the specified timeframes prior to ship deliveries. Familiarization costs include, but are not limited to: crew wages & fringes, travel cost, travel wages, lodging, subsistence, training, insurance, administrative cost and any other costs associated with start-up costs not otherwise included in the offeror’s per diem rate.

B-1.3 Reimbursable Items. See Section G.

B-1.4 Estimates. All quantities within this contract and its attachments are estimates, unless this contract expressly states a specific quantity is a “guarantee.” If a stated quantity does not state it is a “guarantee,” then it shall not serve as the basis for additional compensation under the contract.

B-1.5 Holidays. Holidays referenced in this contract are those days listed in 5 USC 6103(a) Holidays.

B-1.6 Continuing Rate. See Section F-1(b) regarding voyage in progress on the date of contract expiration.

B-1.7 Full Operating Status (FOS) Per Diem. The FOS per diem rates shall include an on board turnover period as required in Section C when replacing shipboard key billets listed in Section C. The FOS per diem rates shall include the full wages and fringe benefits for each crewmember IAW Section C. In addition, any overtime incurred for the purpose of maintaining required “watches” IAW Section C shall be part of the per diem rate. This includes the routine gangway watch, also referred to as the gangway security watch, which includes roving patrol duties. The FOS per diem payment shall be considered payment in full for all FOS services, equipment, supplies, operation and maintenance of the ship and Government equipment, and all contractor personnel under this contract, including but not limited to, all penalty time, bonuses, payments and emoluments payable to contractor personnel for services under this contract.

B-1.8 Reduced Operating Status (ROS) Per Diem. The firm-fixed-price ROS per diem rates provided under this contract shall be payable at the applicable, fully burdened per diem rates stipulated in the Section B rate schedule.

The ROS per diem rates shall include an on board turnover period as required in Section C when replacing shipboard key billets. The ROS per diem rates shall include the full wages and fringe benefits for each crewmember IAW Section C. The ROS per diem rates shall also include the full wages and fringe benefits to fulfill security/watch requirements listed in Section C while the vessel is in a non-FOS status. Gangway security-watch overtime, when required, will be reimbursable when the COR preapproves the expenses; therefore, it should not be included in the firm-fixed-price per diem. The ROS per diem payment shall be considered payment in full for all ROS services, equipment, supplies, operation and maintenance of the ship and Government equipment, and all contractor personnel under this contract, including but not limited to all penalty time, bonuses, payments and emoluments payable to contractor personnel for services under this contract.

B-1.9 Adjustments to ROS Crew Size. The Government reserves the right to make minor crew adjustments during periods of ROS (e.g. reduction of steward crew when ROS ships are nested and multiple ships crews are fed on one ship or the addition of crew for enhanced security). During times in which the ROS crew is modified, the per diem rate will be increased or decreased by the total amount of the crew member’s Total Wages/Fringes/Payroll Taxes as depicted in Attachment P, Pricing Form A for ROS (also see Sections B and F). If the requested crew billet is not listed on Pricing Form C for ROS, the Contractor shall provide a union-approved rate for that billet, adjusted only by the addition of contractor-provided fringe benefits and payroll taxes. The Government will not consider or pay adjustments to the per diem rate for Contractor overhead, general and administrative cost, material handling costs, profit, fees, or any other cost with the exception of reasonable direct expenses for:

Subsistence for the crew member(s) remaining onboard with the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer;

Transportation costs of crew members leaving or returning to the ship because of a Government directed ROS crew size adjustment; and

Any extraordinary expense incurred with the Contracting Officer’s prior approval. The Contractor shall exercise prudent judgment to minimize all such direct costs and shall request the Contracting Officer’s prior approval of any action affecting such costs, including crew members remaining onboard, whenever practicable.

B-1.10 Alternate ROS. The Government has the right to designate an alternate ROS based upon an activation timeline of more or less than five days (e.g., ROS-4, ROS-30). During an alternate ROS, the per diem rate will be increased or decreased by the total amount of the crew member’s total wages/fringes/payroll taxes, as depicted in Attachment P, Pricing form A for ROS (Also see Pricing form Sections B and F). Other direct costs will be negotiated using the costs identified by the Contractor on Form A as the basis for negotiation.

B-1.11 Repair Availability (RAV Per Diem). The RAV per diem rates shall include full wages and fringe benefits for each crewmember IAW Section C. The RAV per diem rates shall also include the full wages and fringe benefits to fulfill security/watch requirements listed in Section C. The crew shall reside onboard the vessel for the duration of the shipyard availability unless the Contracting Officer approves shoreside accommodations due to special circumstances. Per diem payment shall be considered payment in full for all RAV services, equipment, supplies, operation and maintenance of the ship and Government equipment, and all contractor personnel under this contract, including but not limited to all penalty time, bonuses, payments and emoluments payable to contractor personnel for services under this contract.

B-1.12 Transition Costs. When transitioning a ship from ROS to FOS, FOS to ROS, FOS to RAV or RAV, ROS to Alternate ROS, Alternate ROS to ROS, Alternate ROS to FOS, or RAV to FOS to meet the requirements in Section C, expenses incurred to make the transition are reimbursable.

B-1.13 Dock Trials. See Section C for dock trial requirements. The Government anticipates Dock trials shall be conducted at a minimum of once per quarter for any vessel in ROS status. Additional expenses incurred above the designated status per diem rate will be reimbursable when the COR preapproves the expenses.

B-1.14 Ship Turnover. See Contract Clause 52.237-3 (Continuity of Services) and Section C. All reimbursable costs under Contract Clause 52.237-3 shall be reimbursed by the Government at the ship’s per diem status in effect during the turnover process.

B-1.15 Contractor’s Expense. All overtime, penalty time, bonuses, and other emoluments, payable for whatever reason, shall be at Contractor’s expense except those expressly authorized by the contract or pre-approved by the Contracting Officer.

B-1.16 Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Structure. The CLIN structure may be unilaterally changed by the Government anytime during the life of the contract to accommodate the funding format.

B-1.17 Operational Commanders, National Command Authority, Fleet Commanders, and MSC Area Commanders. This contract gives authority to Operational Commanders, the National Command Authority, Fleet Commanders and Area Commanders to direct the contractor to take action on specific matters. When exercising this authority, they are not authorized to make changes to the scope of the contract. If compliance with their direction will result in expenses that exceed available funding obligated to the contract, then the Contractor shall obtain preapproval IAW section G-7, prior to incurring the expense.

FUNDING INFORMATION ONLY

CLIN Structure. Two CLINS (per diem and reimbursables) will be used for each contract year.

Per Diem CLIN Structure. Below is the general CLIN structure that will be used for the fixed-price elements of the contract. This is subject to change at the unilateral discretion of the Government. The parent CLINs for perdiem will be established as follows:

Table 1: CLIN Structure for…