Solicitation_N50054-15-R-0002_Q A_Sheet.pdf

Solicitation N50054-15-R-0002 Questions & Answers

Offerors are reminded that Bidders’ Questions are due no later than 1:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, 18 December 2014.

QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Q.1

I did not see any provisions set out in the RFP/SOW regarding:

1. Buy American Clause in the FAR

2. Wage Rate Determination in Davis Bacon

Are these included in the RFP?

A.1

1. The applicable Buy American Clauses are included within Sections I and K.

2. The Davis-Bacon Act does not apply to this instant solicitation. This requirement is subject to the Walsh-

Healey Public Contracts Act.

Q.2

Can we find out what it takes to become a certified vendor?

“Only a certified vendor can rewind Sealed Insulation (SI)

Systems Motor. Please see the list of certified vendors in

Attachment J12. This is the latest revision currently available.

Future revisions can be obtained from the Point of Contact information for Sealed Insulation (SI) Systems Motor certified vendors within NAVSEA Standard Item 009-33.”

A.2

Yes, you can find out and become certified vendors by using

Standard Item 009-113, Reference 2.2.

Q.3

Will we be required to know and understand the drills or will we be required to know and participate in any drills while we are working onboard a vessel?

“a. Coordinate schedules in the work affected areas with the

Ship's Authorized Representative (SAR), MARMC Maintenance

Team (MT), and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) during the performance period of the task order. Obtain a copy of the ship's operation drills, etc. (prior to start of work) from the

SAR, thus avoiding unnecessary delays. The work effort on task orders shall be coordinated on a daily basis with the SAR to allow for changing situations aboard ships to minimize delays and disruptions.”

A.3

Yes, you need to understand and know the drills that the ship is doing. No, you will not have to participate in the drills.

Q.4

Can you identify the incumbent contractor for this work please?

A.4

The incumbent contractor is Auxiliary Systems, Inc.