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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

AMENDMENT 0003

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Revise Sections C-1.4.1.1, C-1.7.7.3.a, C-1.8.1.a and C-6.1.1. Revisions are shown in red font followed by the associated amendment number in superscript.

2. Replace Attachment C with an updated version per Questions and Answers below.

3. Revise Attachment G per Questions and Answers below.

4. Revise Attachment L to incorporate updates that were intended but inadvertently omitted per Question 3 in amendment 0002. This additional revision reflects the projected flagship and non-flagship periods in forms D1- D4.

5. Respond to solicitation questions. Questions are italicized and answers are in bold font. Questions received but not answered in this amendment will be answered in a future amendment.

Solicitation N32205-21-R-4117 Questions and Answers

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

ANSWER: Yes, DFARS 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (NOV 2020), applies to this requirement. The Government will add the provision with this amendment (0003). Its companion clause, DFARS 252.204-7020, is also incorporated via this amendment.

39. C-3.8.4 - This section states that “Five years of the combined experience must include work that requires the Engineering Manager to possess a state license as a Professional Engineer.” The ability to demonstrate that a candidate’s prior work history required a state license as a Professional Engineer is not practical because few jobs ‘require’ it. Does possession of a state license as a Professional Engineer for five years while engaged in work demonstrating the ability to manage and negotiate complex projects satisfy this requirement?

ANSWER: Yes, possession of the state license as a Professional Engineer while working in an engineering-related field satisfies the requirement.

40. C-6 - Several sections are missing or blank in C-6. Please confirm that they are “reserved” for future use.

For example: C-6.8.1; C-6.8.2; C-6.10.2 ANSWER: Yes, the sections are reserved.

41. C-6.4.4 - The key personnel identified in this section are not listed in Section C-3.7. Are resumes required to be submitted for the Communications Suite Key Personnel as part of the bid proposal, as identified in Section L, and included in Attachment K-3?

ANSWER: The Government revised the table from section C-3.7 in amendment 0002. From among the Communications Suite key personnel listed in C-6.4.4, only the resume of the Shore-Based Manager is required to be included in the RFP response.

42. C-6.4.5.1 - Is a single MPSRON Communications Shore-Based Manager required for the Contract, or one person assigned per MPSRON?

ANSWER: Only one (1) MPSRON Communications Shore-Based Manager is required for this contract.

43. C-1.1.6.8.1- Does the requirement for the crew to work 7 days a week include national holidays?

ANSWER: Yes, see section B-1.5 and C-1.1.6.4.

44. C-1.8 - Are all 6 ships Helicopter certified?

ANSWER: Yes, all six ships are helicopter certified.

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

ANSWER: The Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) the ships carry is Raytheon Anschutz Synapsis NX.

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

ANSWER: See amendment 0002, question #2.

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

ANSWER: Please refer to DFARS 252.204-7012(c)(3), Medium assurance certificate requirement, that states the Contractor or subcontractor shall have or acquire a DoD-approved medium assurance certificate to report cyber incidents. For information on obtaining a DoD-approved medium assurance certificate, see https://public.cyber.mil/eca/.

48. C-1.1.6.7 The provisions of this section create an unnecessary administrative burden on the Master and payroll department of the contractor. It is common for most of the new FOS crew to arrive on the same day. Entering them into the payroll system for a single day of ROS pay and benefits, then switching all of that information over to FOS pay and benefits is time consuming and creates the potential for errors. It is also often the case that the new FOS crew work a complete workday on their first day onboard. FOS pay rates reflect the increased workload and responsibly of an activation and active operations. Paying the ROS rate, even for a day, does not reflect the job the mariners are performing. This is in violation of the spirit, and possibly the letter, of the Service Contract Act. Please revise to allow for FOS pay to commence on the day the first new FOS crew member arrives.

ANSWER: The Government determined it is in its best interest to leave the requirement as it is.

How the ROS-to-FOS transition is effected is a business decision of the contractor.

49. The provisions of section C-1.1.6.8.1 are expected to require three deck officers outside of the Chief Mate and Master. However, the manning scale in section C-1.7.1a. only lists 2 licensed deck officers. Please increase the manning in RAV to facilitate compliance with this requirement.

ANSWER: The Government determined it is in its best interest to leave the requirement as it is. How the contractor meets this requirement is a business decision of the contractor. The cost shall be factored in the contractor’s firm fixed price.

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

ANSWER: The contract is subject to the policies and procedures of the Service Contract Labor Standards and the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended, and implementing federal regulations.

The contract will include the required contract clauses implementing these laws. The solicitation will include the applicable Wage Determination establishing the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements required by the Department of Labor for the contractor's employees covered by the Wage Determination. Whether MSC will reimburse the contractor for a specific type of restriction penalty pay as a wage and fringe benefit will depend on the terms of the specific collective bargaining agreement wage determination in effect and incorporated into the contract at the time, the terms of the contract and the facts and circumstances resulting in the implementation of a liberty restriction at a given location.

51. Section C-1.7.1a designates four specific vessels as Squadron Commander Flagships and only two of those vessels will be manned as Flagships at any given time. Pricing Attachment L does not specify which of these four vessels should be priced as Flagships. Please clarify how FOS-Flag and FOS Non-Flag daily rates should be captured in the total evaluated price on Attachment L.

ANSWER: See amendment 0002, question #3.

52. Section B-1.7 states any bonuses should be included in the FOS per diem rates. Follow-on section B-1.7.1 Ammo Bonus 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 https://public.cyber.mil/eca/ with our bid submission. Please clarify how FOS Ammo Bonus per diem rate should be captured for designated Flagships and Non-Flagships in the total evaluated price on Attachment L.

ANSWER: See amendment 0002, question #1.

53. Attachment L, Total Evaluated Price Form, includes 120 days of RAV in option year 4 for the Button.

Attachment T, Reimbursable Expenses, does not include a drydock in FY2025 (option year 4). If a drydock of the Button is planned for option year 4, please update the reimbursable expenses in option year 4 for the Button on Attachment T.

ANSWER: See revisions to Attachment L with this amendment.

54. Section F-1 of the RFP shows 366 days for each vessel in Option Period Three. Attachment L, Total Evaluated Price Form, only shows 366 days in Option Period Three for the Stockham with 365 days for each of the other vessels during this period. Please confirm which number of days is correct for each vessel for Option Period Three.

55. Recent proposals for management of vessels that normally carry ammunition have required a separate rate for FOS and FOS with Ammo. Will Attachment L – Total Evaluated Price Form be modified to include both options for this proposal?

56. The SF-LLL provided, Attachment G, has the boxes prechecked for 1. Type of Federal Action = b. Grant and 2. Status of Federal Action = b. initial award. Can we change those to 1. Type of Federal Action = a.

Contract and 2. Status of Federal Action = a. bid/offer/application?

ANSWER: See revised Attachment G.

57. We have not received CBAs from either union, and we are unsure of when we will receive them. Once received, we require sufficient time to evaluate these CBAs. We anticipate needing multiple rounds of clarifications before the CBAs are acceptable to all parties and this will take a substantial amount of time.

Because of this, we respectfully request an extension to January 04, 2021.

ANSWER: The closing date was revised in Amendment 0002. See SF-33 for closing date.

58. C-1.8.1.a. MAC[sic]/NAVY Required Training Matrix the validity for CBRD Officer is 3 years. Please confirm change from 5 years validity to 3 years.

ANSWER: COMSCINST 5530.3G states it is required every 5 years for currency. The Government revised Section C-1.8.1a in Amendment 0002.

59. "C-1.8.1.a. MAC[sic]/NAVY Required Training Matrix the following training is MSC/Navy required training.

Advanced Fire Fighting Basic Safety Training / BST Refresher Global Maritime Distress & Safety System Maintainer Global Maritime Distress & Safety System Operator

Please confirm MSC will pay for transportation, tuition, lodging, meals and incidental expenses associated with MSC/Navy required training, as noted above and drills are reimbursable after the trainee completes a standard tour onboard a ship, per C-1.8.2. Cost of MSC/Navy Required Training."

ANSWER: Costs of MSC/Navy required training are reimbursable IAW section C-1.8.2, Cost of MSC/Navy Required Training. Wages associated with travel, crew rotations required for complete training, and training shall be part of the firm fixed price of this contract.

60. Referencing L-7.A.7 DD-254. Contract Security Classification Specification, (Attachment C): Block 14 calls out “At a minimum, the security standards extracted from the referenced National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-171 , Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations or accepted equivalents, shall be incorporated into any InfoSec program the contractor establishes.” Isn’t this is old terminology and should be updated to address CMMC requirements associated with NIST 800-171 compliance?

ANSWER: The DD-254, APR 2018 form is obsolete. The Government has replaced the obsolete DD-

254. See updated Attachment C.

61. Could you please provide details of where the ship deliveries will take place? Bidders need to know what to expect for travel expenses for internal travel and IT installation costs. Section F-2 only gives delivery dates, not locations.

ANSWER: See amendment 0002, question #5.

62. Section B-1.7 requires any overtime required to maintain “watches” to be included fixed price per diem.

Please confirm that overtime for any day workers for the first eight hours on weekends and holidays is to be included in the fixed price per diem. In addition is overtime for work in excess of 8 hours on any given day reimbursable for day workers?

ANSWER, Part 1: Yes. Overtime for any day workers for the first eight hours on weekends and holidays is to be included in the fixed price per diem.

ANSWER, Part 2: Yes. Work in excess of 8 hours on any given day unrelated to watch standing would be reimbursable IAW Section C-1.7.10.2. The Government revised section B-1.7 with amendment 0002.

63. Section C-6.1.1 - Does this paragraph apply to this section? If so, please explain.

ANSWER: Yes, it applies to this section. The Contractor’s personnel includes the personnel onboard a vessel operating the Communications Suite. See revised Section C-6.1.1.

64. Section C-1.4.1.1 C-1.7.7.3.a Line 23 of C.1.8.1.A-Training Matrix Is the requirement for the MPIC for 2 LDO or specifically the CM and 2M?

ANSWER: The M-PIC requirement is mandatory for the Chief Mate and the 2nd Mate. It is recommended for the other LDO, but other licensed officers can be designated. See revised sections C-1.4.1.1, C-1.7.7.3.a, and the revised training matrix in C-1.8.1.a.

65. Line 14 of C.1.8.1.A-Training Matrix - There is a typo on line 14 of the Training Competency matrix, please clarify that all 6 ships in the RFP require the training.

ANSWER: All ships are helo capable ships, so all ships in the RFP will require two (2) HCOs and two (2) LSEs. See revised Section C-1.8.1.a.

66. C.1.8.1.A-Training Matrix - For the Small Arms and Shipboard Security Tactics requirements of 5 per ship, can the five be any of the crew noted, or is it required of all crew marked?

ANSWER: Those training courses are required of five (5) total crewmembers per ship (any of the crew marked in 1.8.a), in addition to the Master. The Master cannot be part of the active SRF. All five (5) crewmembers shall be pistol and shotgun qualified. Additionally, at least three (3) of the five

(5) shall be rifle qualified. See the revised training matrix in C-1.8.1.a.

67. Due to the ship check appointment for the Stockham one day before we would need to submit the bid, the number of workdays left for questions to be answered and incorporated into the initial submission, several sections of the RFP that appear to have misprints, and the upcoming holiday, (MSC Removed Company Name) is requesting an extension of the submission due date to December 30, 2020.

ANSWER: See question #57.

68. Pricing Att L C.6.2.1 C-6(top of page 133)

SOW states flag ship may/will transfer every three years. This pricing form only allows for one FOS rate/ship. Given the fact ships can move from being a Flag ship to the non-flag ship, shouldn’t there six rates requested for each ship?

1 FLAG FOS w ammo 2 FLAG FOS w/o ammo 3 FOS w ammo 4 FOS w/o ammo

5 ROS

6 RAV

ANSWER: See amendment 0002, questions #1 and #3.

69. Section C-1.1.6.4 states that the crew in FOS will work 8 hours per day seven days a week including holidays. What are the working hours for the communication suite personnel? Are they considered day workers and on call for after hours or does someone need to be on duty at all times?

ANSWER: Section C-6.1 outlines the services shall be available 24-hours per day. This is a business decision of the contractor to determine how they want to meet this requirement.

70. Section C-6.4.4 states that the communication suite personnel are key personnel and resumes must be submitted and approved 30 days prior to assignment to the ship. Are resumes for prospective communication personnel required as part of the response to the RFP?

ANSWER: See question #41.

71. Part 1: Reference section H-4(d): States “contractor shall provide notice, necessary information, and support to the insurer at Contractor’s expense and the Contractor is responsible for deductibles on such claims, even if a loss or claim against insurance arises from or is related to any fault, neglect, action, or inaction by the Government.” This exposes the Contractor for the Government’s liability, which is completely one sided. Will the Government consider revising this section?

ANSWER (Part 1): The Government determined it is in its best interest to leave the requirement as it is.

Part 2: Reference section H-4(h): States “With respect to the Contractor, the Government shall retain such risks of property loss or damage to each vessel subject to this contract and associated fixtures, as would be covered by the American Institute Hull and Machinery policy found at Attachment E to the RFP.” The section then goes on to say. “Separately, any claims by the Government against the Contractor for loss or damage to any Government cargo carried on any vessel subject to this contract is subject to the defenses and provisions that would apply if the Government was filing a claim as a cargo owner/shipper against a carrier of cargo under a contract of carriage incorporating the provisions and defenses of the U.S.

Carriage of Goods by Sea Act.” It seems these two statements counter act one another, and the Contractor’s indemnity is not clear. Will the Government consider revising this section?

ANSWER (Part 2): The first sentence of section H-5(h) refers to the vessel hull and fixtures to it, whereas the final sentence refers to the cargo carried onboard the vessel. The Government determined it is in its best interest to leave the requirement as it is.

72. Reference section H-4(h) makes reference to the contractor having liability to cargo and COGSA being incorporated. Historically P&I cover under these contracts, excludes liability to cargo cover. Does MSC intend on requiring the Contractor to cover Government Cargo liability?

ANSWER: The RFP does not require contractor’s P&I insurance to cover damage to cargo carried aboard the vessel. However, the Government retains all rights available to it under COGSA, as amended or specified in this RFP.

73. According to section C-1.7-1a four of the ships are designated as Squadron Commander Flagship but only 2 of the 4 at any given time. There is nothing on Attachment L- Total Evaluated Price Form to provide pricing for Flagship vs Non Flagship on the four ships listed. Will the Government address this issue?

ANSWER: See amendment 0002, question #3.

74. C-6 Att. B - Please provide the wage determination for Communications Suite staff.

ANSWER: Communications Suite personnel will be considered employees of the contracting company, not union, under a salary commensurate with the position and personal experience.

75. C-6.15.1 - Section refers to all training activities outlined in C.1.8 for communications suite personnel.

Since they are not crew, no training is specified for them. Please clarify what training in C.1.8 will be required for the communications suite personnel.

ANSWER: See the revised training matrix in C-1.8.1.a. The “Contested Environment” section is deleted and the “Communication Suite” section is added. Footnotes are now numbered and updated.

76. Does MSC have plans to provide officer berthing for the additional 1st Asst. Engineer that is being added to the crew complement?

Our understanding is there is not sufficient space. If additional payments are due for berthing this billet in a non-standard space will MSC reimburse these payments?

ANSWER: The Government plans to provide officer berthing.

77. If MSC restricts mariners to ships due to a MSC self-imposed policy not being enforced by local or national authorities will payments for this restriction required under collective bargaining agreements be reimbursed by MSC?

ANSWER: See question #50.

AMENDMENT 0002

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

6. Extend the proposal due date to 8 January 2021.

7. Add the CLIN structure for Communications Suite at the end of Section B.

8. Add Paragraphs C-1.1.14.1.a through C-1.1.14.4.a to Section C-1.1.14.

9. Add the Shipboard Propulsion Fuels and Oils requirement to the Shipboard Readiness category and the

Contested Environment Training category in the training matrix at Section C-1.8.1.a.

10. Revise Sections B-1.7, C-1.3.2.a, C-2.5.7.2, C-3.7.2.a, C-6.4.3, C-6.10.1, F-1 and F-2(b). Revisions are shown in red font followed by the associated amendment number in superscript.

11. Revise Attachments L and P per Questions and Answers below. Revisions are shown in red font.

12. Add Attachments V and W per Questions and Answers below.

13. Respond to solicitation questions. Questions are italicized and answers are in bold font. Questions received but not answered in this amendment will be answered in a future amendment.

Solicitation N32205-21-R-4117 Questions and Answers

1. Per Section F-1 Period of Performance – Option Period Three has 366 days. The pricing sheets (Attachment L) do not have 366 days for all the vessels. It appears only the USNS Stockham reflects the 366 days vs 365 days. USNS Bobo/USNS Button/USNS Lopez/USNS Lummus reflect a different number of days. Additionally, on page 7 it also reflects the 365 days for funding versus 366 days. Please let us know if you will be amending the pricing form.

ANSWER (PART 1): See revised Attachment L and page 7.

In section B-1.7.1 Ammo Bonus, it states:

If the Government places explosives in sufficient quantity onboard any ship that causes the Contractor to pay the crew “explosives bonus,” then the Contractor will be paid at the FOS ammo bonus rate.

If we need to provide both a FOS rate and a FOS-Ammo rate the pricing forms only include the standard FOS/ROS/RAV classifications. Please let us know if you will be amending the pricing form.

ANSWER (PART 2): The Ammo Bonus is to be included as part of the fixed rate. See Revised Statement of Work.

2. Will MSC reimburse the contractor for all direct costs driven by compliance with MSC’s COVID instruction? This includes all ROM wages, lodging, meals, travel, PPP and testing associated with COVID

19. This also includes additional wage costs associated with ships under a “gangway up” order. Will funding be provided in advance for these costs?

ANSWER: 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 clauses. Requests for equitable adjustment will be considered on a case-by-case basis, in consideration of the particular circumstances of each contract.

3. In section C-1.7.1a it specifies that the Flagships are BOBO, BUTTON, LUMMUS and LOPEZ however only two will be a flagship at any one time. Pricing sheet Form C (Attachment P) and the total evaluated pricing sheet (Attachment L) do not specify or account for a Flagship and Non-Flagship rate for these four vessels. We request the pricing sheets be modified to be able to price both rates on these four vessels.

ANSWER: See revised pricing sheets.

4. Section C-6 of the BOBO RFP requires that the successful bidder supply a 100% dedicated Shore Based Communications Manager (C-6.4.5.1); However, this position is currently not listed in the table at Section C-3.7.2.a. Recommend that the Shore Based Communications Manager described in C-6.4.5.1 be listed in the table at Section C-3.7.2.a.

ANSWER: The Government will revise the table at Section C-3.7.2.a to include the Shore Based Communications Manager.

5. 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.

a. Does this include the transportation for joining crew or is that reimbursable as crew travel under Section C-1.7.3?

ANSWER (Part 1): No, it is not reimbursable.

b. 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?

ANSWER (Part 2): Delivery schedule is revised in this amendment.

c. 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?

ANSWER (Part 3): Routine ROM costs will be submitted for Contracting Officer approval on a reimbursable basis in accordance with the MSC COVID QMS N2.35.6100.1-Q Novel Coronavirus Disease Response Plan (Current Rev).

6. Section C-6.10.4 requires the contractor to include the cost of two transient personnel in the fixed price. Is this cost to be priced as being incurred 365 days a year? Is this in addition to the 30 PEP on the Flag Ship as identified in section C-1.3.2a? Are these two transient personnel only assigned to the Flag Ship?

ANSWER: Section C-6.10.4 does not reference transient personnel. Section C-6.10.1 references transient personnel. See revised C-6.10.1 which removes the transient personnel language.

7. In various components of section C-6 there are references to TE-1, TE-2 and TE-4. Will these technical exhibits be provided as part of the RFP?

ANSWER: The Government has provided the technical exhibits referenced in section C-6 with this

8. Are wages for the attendance of the Technical Representative (section C-6.4.5.5) reimbursable or only the travel expenses? If they are not reimbursable then how many times per year and for how long each time will the services of a Technical Representative be required?

ANSWER: Technical Representative wages are not reimbursable. Technical Representative travel is reimbursable. See Section C-6.13.1.4 and Attachment T. Please reference the chart in Attachment T, Reimbursable Expenses, which provides a government estimate of shipyard dry dock overhauls by fiscal year.

9. 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?

ANSWER: The government is paying a daily rate to include the cost of the required key shoreside staff. If a key position is vacant for any reason, the government shall receive a credit starting on the first day of the key position being vacant.

10. On November 9, 2020 MSC uploaded files titled “Attach B - CBA-2019-12516-1 and CBA-2019-12518- 1.pdf” into SAM.GOV to add to the solicitation documents. These files are not available for downloading by potential bidders. Will you please correct this error?

ANSWER: The Government has corrected this error.

11. 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.

ANSWER: No, the hardware is not in place.

12. Section C-1.3.2.a requires as fixed price for food and hotel services for the Squadron Commander Flagship 30 PEP and on the non-flagship and additional 12 PEP; 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?

ANSWER: The rate of credit is identified in Section C-1.3.2.1.

13. Section C-1.3.2.a requires as fixed price for food and hotel services for the Squadron Commander Flagship 30 PEP and on the non-flagship and additional 12 PEP. Please confirm complement total to be priced for food and hotel; Squadron Commander Flagship = Crew of 34 and PEP of 30 = 64, Non-Flagship = Crew of 33 and PEP of 12 = 45.

ANSWER: Crew is to be priced in the fixed rate. See revised Section C-1.3.2.a.

14. 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?

ANSWER (Part 1): IAW Section G-7 Reimbursable Supplies and Services (Operating Contracts), “Reimbursable supplies and services are those items specified in the contract as reimbursable, or expressly pre-approved, in writing, by the Contracting Officer as a reimbursable item.” Since the section does not state this is reimbursable, it is not reimbursable.

ANSWER (Part 2): IAW Section C-5.1.4.3, Non-Reimbursable Operating Space Items, the title to non-reimbursable operating space items to include bedding items (including sheets, blankets, pillows, mattresses, etc.) shall transfer to the contractor upon ship turnover as is where is.

15. 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?

ANSWER: If and when ships are placed in ROS, any modifications required to meet Force Protection requirements will be reimbursable with prior Contracting Officer approval.

16. Funding Information Only — Should FOS no Ammo be added to the Per Diem Rates on page 5?

ANSWER: See answer to question #1.

17. Section C-1.1.6.7: This section states that the FOS per Diem does not go into effect until one Calendar day after the first FOS crewmember has arrived at the vessel. How will the contractor be paid for the Payroll costs associated with this FOS crewmember?

ANSWER: Contractor will be paid the FOS rate when the first non-ROS crewmember has arrived onboard for at least one full calendar day.

18. Section C-1.1.6.7: This section states that the FOS per Diem does not go into effect until one Calendar day after the first FOS crew member has arrived at the vessel. How will the contractor be paid for the FOS vs ROS differential for the ROS crew?

ANSWER: Per diem ROS rate will stop and Per Diem FOS rate will start the first full calendar day that the first FOS crewmember has arrived at the vessel. Sections B-1.7 and B-1.8 cover FOS and Per Diem rates. Section B-1.12 covers Transition Costs.

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

ANSWER: In accordance with Section C-1.3.2.1, the Government may embark additional personnel onboard a ship at any time.

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

ANSWER: No, it is not reimbursable IAW Section G-7 Reimbursable Supplies and Services (Operating Contracts), “Reimbursable supplies and services are those items specified in the contract as reimbursable, or expressly pre-approved, in writing, by the Contracting Officer as a reimbursable item.”

21. Section C-1.5.3: Is the cost of the Mariner Communication capability system reimbursable?

ANSWER: See answer to question #20.

No, it is not reimbursable IAW Section G-7 Reimbursable Supplies and Services (Operating Contracts), “Reimbursable supplies and services are those items specified in the contract as reimbursable, or expressly pre-approved, in writing, by the Contracting Officer as a reimbursable item.”

22. Section G-3 (o) and Section 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?

ANSWER: No, unless prior Contracting Officer approval is provided.

23. G-3 (p), SOW ref, and Section 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?

ANSWER: The Government will revise Section G-3. Changes will be reflected in a forthcoming solicitation amendment.

24. Section C-1.7.5: Please provide a copy of requirements of ALMSC naval message 251351ZJAN18.

ANSWER: The ALMSC naval message 251231ZJAN18 requirements are provided with this

25. Section C-2.5.7.2: This section required COR approval for every IA subcontract >$10K; this will be pre-approval for nearly every IA PO – is this the government’s intent?

ANSWER: Yes, COR approval is required prior to entering into any IA subcontract greater than the Federal Acquisition Regulation’s (FAR) micro purchase limits. The second bullet of this paragraph is deleted. See revised Section C-2.5.7.2.

26. Section C-6.2.2.3: Please provide a copy of TE-1.

ANSWER: See answer to question #7.

27. Section C-6.5.4: Please provide a copy of TE-2 and TE-4.

ANSWER: See answer to question #7.

28. Attachment L: Section B reference FOS with Ammo and FOS with no ammo. Yet Attachment L only lists a

FOS rate. Should there be two FOS rates?

29. Attachment L: Section B reference FOS with Ammo and FOS with no ammo. Yet Attachment L only lists a FOS rate. If there aren’t two FOS rates, do we assume the vessel carries Ammo or not?

30. Insurance: Gross Tonnage and IMO numbers and year built are needed for insurance quotes and draft insurance Certificates. Please provide these numbers.

ANSWER:

Ship Gross Tonnage IMO Number Keel Laid Delivery date

BOBO 32903 8219384 9/16/1983 2/1/1985

BUTTON 47363 8302466 8/23/1984 5/1/1986

LOPEZ 47055 8302442 3/23/1984 11/1/1985

LUMMUS 47055 8302454 6/22/1984 3/1/1986

STOCKHAM 62756 7825423 11/1/1980 6/1/1981

WILLIAMS 44543 8219396 9/16/1983 6/1/1985

31. Attachment B: Attachment B for the SIU does not provide information on when overtime is payable. Can you confirm that on the Bobo class overtime is paid for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours M-F and for all hours worked on Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays?

ANSWER: See Section B-1.15 and Section C-1.7.10.2.

32. Attachment B: Attachment B for the SIU does not provide information on when overtime is payable. Can you confirm that on the Stockholm overtime is paid for an excess of 8 hours on all days and all hours worked on Holidays?

ANSWER: See answer for question #31.

33. Attachment B: Attachment B AMO Stockholm is missing ROS daily Benefit costs. Please provide.

ANSWER: The Government does not issue Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA). The union provides the information in the CBA.

34. The contract opportunity for the MPF vessels on Beta.SAM.gov was updated on November 9, 2020, to include Attach B-CBA-2019-12516-1 and CBA-2019-12518-1.pdf. That attachment cannot be downloaded.

Please provide.

ANSWER: The Government has uploaded the attachment to beta.SAM.gov.

35. We request that MSC consider an extension to the due date of the RFP to January 8, 2021. This request is based on questions submitted that have not been answered, pricing sheets that need clarification and failure to receive CBAs from the labor unions. In addition to these outstanding items we are faced with lost time due to the upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays. We respectively request your favorable consideration to this request and as for a response as soon as possible.

ANSWER: Propsal due date extended to January 8, 2021.

36. Section C-6.10.1 states that the Government shall provide berthing, linen, laundering, and victualing for up to 5 Permanent Contractor personnel deployed aboard each ship. Please confirm that this is on all six ships or only the flag ship. Please confirm that these are in addition to the detachment manager and three

LAN/IT managers already required on the flag ship. Finally please confirm that these 5 (7 with transient personnel) are in addition to PEP numbers provided in Section C1.3.2.a.

ANSWER: This is only on the two active flagships. This includes the Detachment Manager and Operators. These are in addition to PEP numbers provided in Section C-1.3.2.a.

37. Section C-6.4.3 states that travel to and from the ships for the Comms Detachment is not reimbursable.

These personnel will be like crew with regular rotations for vacations. Would MSC consider making travel reimbursable to be in line with the rest of the crew and limited to 4 rotations a year?

ANSWER: See revised Section C-6.4.3.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

SECTION B

B-1.0 General. The fixed price per diem rates described in this section 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. For explosives bonus (ammo bonus), see Section B below. 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 ship’s equipment, unless the 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’s 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 proposed per diem rates should include a two-day on board turnover period when replacing shipboard key billets. The contractor’s firm-fixed-price FOS per diem rates shall include the full wages and fringe benefits for each crewmember for an eight-hour workday, seven days per week (56 hours per week per person), and 365 days per year (including all holidays). In addition, any overtime incurred for the purpose of maintaining required “watches” shall be part of the firm-fixed-price per diem. This includes the routine gangway watch, also referred to as the gangway security watch, which includes roving patrol duties. As it is anticipated that all Marine Corps prepositioning ships under this contract will upload sufficient quantities of ammunition/explosive material to warrant payment of an ammo bonus to crewmembers, offeror’s proposed per diem rates shall be inclusive of ammo bonus premiums. Amend 02

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, the addition of an Electronics Officer, 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 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 any time 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 per diem will be established as follows:

Table 1: CLIN Structure for OPHIRE/Per Diem (Exp. Type 25213) Ship Name Firm Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt. 4 52.217-8

6-month Period

USNS BOBO 0001 1001 2001 3001 4001 5001

USNS BUTTON 0003 1003 2003 3003 4003 5003

USNS LOPEZ 0005 1005 2005 3005 4005 5005

USNS LUMMUS 0007 1007 2007 3007 4007 5007

USNS STOCKHAM 0009 1009 2009 3009 4009 5009

USNS WILLIAMS 0011 1011 2011 3011 4011 5011

COMM SUITE

Squadron 2

0013 1013 2013 3013 4013 5013

COMM SUITE

Squadron 3

0015 1015 2015 3015 4015 5015

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CLIN Structure for Reimbursable Services. The following is the general CLIN structure that may be used for reimbursable elements of the contract if authorized by the contract or approved by the Contracting Officer:

Table 2: CLIN Structure for Reimbursable Expenses Ship Name Firm Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt. 4 52.217-8

6-month Period

USNS BOBO 0002 1002 2002 3002 4002 5002

USNS BUTTON 0004 1004 2004 3004 4004 5004

USNS LOPEZ 0006 1006 2006 3006 4006 5006

USNS LUMMUS 0008 1008 2008 3008 4008 5008

USNS STOCKHAM 0010 1010 2010 3010 4010 5010

USNS WILLIAMS 0012 1012 2012 3012 4012 5012

COMM SUITE

Squadron 2

0014 1014 2014 3014 4014 5014

COMM SUITE

Squadron 3

0016 1016 2016 3016 4016 5016

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Reimbursable Expense Types.

Table 3: Reimbursable Expense Types Description EXP TYPE

Crew Travel/Training 21011 Port/Canal Charges 2522K Overhaul 25232…