Bidder's_Questions_and_Answers_(022-025).pdf

ITEM NO: 001

TITLE: Exhibit A-E

PARA. NO: N/A

PAGE NO: Exhibit A-E

ITEM NO: 002

TITLE: Section C

PARA. NO: C.8.2.1(d)

PAGE NO: 15

ITEM NO: 003

TITLE: Section C

PARA. NO: C.8.3.5

PAGE NO: 16

ITEM NO: 004

TITLE: Section L

PARA. NO: Sec. L Vol. 1 (A1)

PAGE NO: 97

ITEM NO: 005

TITLE: Section L

PARA. NO: Sec. L. Vol. 1.

(A1)

PAGE NO: 97

ITEM NO: 006

TITLE: Section C

PARA. NO: C.8.2.1

PAGE NO: 15

ITEM NO: 007

TITLE: Section C

PARA. NO: C.18.14.1

PAGE NO: 20-21

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 7:

In Section C, pages 20-21, paragraph C.18.14.1 (Maintenance Support), ELIN 114AA (Series), the RFP requires Contractor Multi-Trade person’s assigned when a ship’s crew is occupying the craft to work a 48 hour work week with all 48 hours charged to a “straight time” only ELIN. Any work performed by Contractor Trade personnel (mechanics) in excess of 40 hours per work week is to be paid at the time and a half rate per the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act and a variety of Federal and State contract labor rules and regulations. Request an overtime ELIN also be included so Contractor Multi-trade mechanics required overtime can be properly paid and accounted for as required by the U.S. Dept. of Labor and 48 CFR 52.222.4.

This overtime requirement may also need to be added to ELIN’s 115AA (Series) and 116AA (Series) when overtime is required to accomplish undisclosed work.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The Government has determined that a separate ELIN for overtime will not be created at this time.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 6:

In Section C, page 15, paragraph C.8.2.1 (Temporary Services), ELIN’s 102AA-AD (Series), when Berthing Barge tie-up/cast-off and temporary services are unexpectedly required to be connected/disconnected after established M-F working hours (nights, weekends, holidays, Heavy Weather and Emergent/Unplanned events), will overtime be allowed and reimbursed to cover the cost of these Gov’t requested Unplanned or Emergent events?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Properly authorized overtime will be paid in accordance with FAR Clause 52.222-4, which is incorporated into the solicitation by reference.

DATE OF REQUEST: Continuous SOLICITATION NO: N50054-19-R-0017

TITLE: Messing and Berthing Barges Support MARMC POC: Wendell Davis

CONTRACTOR: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MARMC PHONE: 757-400-0262

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 5:

In Section L, Volume I, Sub-factor A, paragraph (A1), the solicitation states that contractors holding ABRs must also provide an approved Remote Site Performance Plan, if applicable, along with a plan for personnel to be used at a remote site. Volume VII, paragraph 3.3.4 of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) discusses Remote Site Performance Plans as a requirement of MSRA holders. Paragraph 3.3.5 of the JFMM, Agreement for Boat Repair Requirements, does not address Remote Site Plan requirements. Would the Government please clarify if ABR holders are in fact required to submit a Remote Site Performance Plan?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Per section L of the solicitation, ABR holders shall submit a Remote Site Performance Plan, if applicable.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 3:

On page 16, paragraph C.8.3.5, the solicitation states that the contractor shall winterize barges in accordance with NAVSEAINST 11101.1. This instruction was cancelled and was not superseded. Would the Government please indicate what instruction or other guidance the contractor should use in its place?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

NAVSEAINST 11101.1 has been cancelled. However, attachment J-12 shall be utilized as a checklist for winterizing barges. Reference to NAVSEAINST 11101.1 will be removed in a forthcoming amendment.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 4:

Section L, Volume 1, Subfactor A indicates that documentation of an approved remote site performance plan must be provided, if applicable. Later in paragraph A1, the requirements specify that offerors must provide an approved remote site performance plan and a plan for personnel to be utilized at a remote site by time of award. Would the Government clarify what performance plan needs to be submitted with the proposal and what will be required at time of award, if there is a difference?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Per the solicitation, offerors shall provide an approved Remote Site Performance Plan, if applicable, and a plan for personnel at a remote site by time of award.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 1:

Contractor has reviewed Section C and Exhibit A – E. In order to accurately determine the price of Supplies / Services within Exhibit A – E, will the Government provide a specification or detailed SOW?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

No additional information will be provided by the Government. Offerors shall provide pricing in accordance with the solicitation.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 2:

On page 15 of the solicitation, paragraph C.8.2.1, sub paragraph (d) states to provide gangways, oil booms, safety nets, shore power, sewage, steam, firemain, and potable water (in Plant). Does this mean that we need to obtain these from the yard or provide our own sources for them? Or will the yards provide these things as part of their package?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Contactor to provide all services, All ELIN's are fully Burdened.

ITEM NO: 008

TITLE: Section C

PARA. NO: C.8.1

PAGE NO: 14

ITEM NO: 009

TITLE: Section C

PARA. NO: Clause C-211- H005

PAGE NO: 14

ITEM NO: 010

TITLE: Section C

PARA. NO: Clause C-211- H010

PAGE NO: 25

ITEM NO: 011

TITLE: Section C

PARA. NO: Clause C-217- H005

PAGE NO: 28

ITEM NO: 012

TITLE: N/A

PARA. NO: N/A

PAGE NO: N/A

ITEM NO: 013

TITLE: Section C

PARA. NO: C.8.5.1(d)-(i)

PAGE NO: 16-17

ITEM NO: 014

TITLE: Statement of Work

PARA. NO: All

PAGE NO: N/A

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 11:

In Section C, pages 28, paragraph C-217-H005 (Growth and New Work) and ELINs 115 (Series) and 116 (Series) undisclosed/ undefined work requirements: Since new work/growth work and undisclosed/undefined work is usually non-repetitive, work for which no contract ELIN exists, for clarification and estimating purposes, please clarify and explain how this type of work will be identified, scoped, planned, processed and priced for future task orders/delivery orders:

A. Once identified, will there be a Gov’t provided statement of work (SOW)?

B. Will contractor man-hours be allowed when pricing this type of new/growth work to cover such associated or incurred costs such as ship-checks, troubleshooting, equipment/parts research, Gov’t property/scrap processing, disposal processing, estimating, material ordering, admin, etc.?

C. What level of detail will be required for SOW estimate preparation?

D. Will all new work/growth work be priced at the IDIQ Contractor Approved Forward Pricing Rate (FPR)?

E. Will FPR overtime be authorized for new work/growth work required to be accomplished on an Emergent basis or on nights, weekends and holidays?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Delivery orders will be issued and priced in accordance with the procedures set forth in the solicitation.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 12:

Can the Government please confirm if there is a Contract Maximum Dollar Amount (Base Year and all Option Years) established for this contract and, if so, what the Contract Maximum Amount is?

The Contract Maximum Amount will be determined at award.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 9:

In Section C, pages 14, paragraph C-211-H005 (Plant Protection), NSI 009-72, plant protection is normally a manned ship/MSR/Shipyard responsibility when a berthing barge/craft accompanies a ship into a contractor’s shipyard or plant for major maintenance/dry-docking repairs. The barge IDIQ contract holder would have no input or responsibility for the MSR plant/shipyard security requirement. If a berthing barge/craft is placed in a shipyard for routine repairs (no ship’s crew would be occupying the barge) this requirement would not be required. Please confirm that this is the case as described above or should this clause be deleted?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Per the solicitation, NSI 009-72 will be invoked for this requirement. If a berthing barge is placed in a contractor's facility for repairs, offerors shall comply with 009-72.

Clause C-211-H005 is required for all NAVSEA ship repair contracts.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 10:

In Section C, pages 25, paragraph C-211-H010 (Tug and Pilot Service), Tug/Pilot Service is normally a MSR/Shipyard requirement when a berthing barge/craft accompanies a ship into a contractor’s shipyard or plant for major maintenance/dry-docking repairs and is always covered by a work item included in the ships repair/overhaul work package. Please confirm that this requirement is only required when an unmanned berthing barge/craft is placed in a shipyard or plant for berthing barge/craft general maintenance and repair.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 13:

In Section C, pages 16-17, paragraph C.8.5.1(d) through (i), (Fire Fighting Equipment/Systems), please confirm for estimating purposes, if the Government requires the following for system tests, inspections and certifications:

A. Are these tests, inspections and certifications required to be conducted by Certified or OEM authorized alarm system service technicians?

B. Is a detailed system inspection report required?

C. Is a system certification certificate required?

D. If system repairs or unit replacements are required, how will the parts and labor be funded?

E. If some systems require OEM reprogramming (Special OEM system software, programs and passwords) how will travel/labor/special equipment costs for out of area technicians be funded?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Offerors shall comply with paragraph C.8.5 regarding Fire Fighting Equipment: Replace, Repair and Maintain. Delivery orders will be issued on a firm fixed price basis. Specific questions regarding funding and travel will be handled at the delivery order level.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 14:

What Fiscal Year NAVSEA Standard Items should the contractor use for compiling cost estimates for all ELINs for all years?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Per the solicitation, the contractor shall comply with the latest revision of these documents in effect at solicitation closing and when each option year is invoked.

Clause C-211-H010 is required for all NAVSEA ship repair contracts.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 8:

In Section C, pages 14, paragraph C.8.1 (Tow Barges), ELIN 101AA (Series), ELINs for Barge Towing require a base year and four option year pricing which must include fuel market prices and fuel surcharge pricing. Sub-contractors and vendors have been reluctant to quote pricing beyond the base year. The market fuel prices and fuel surcharge prices are extremely difficult to calculate for each of the four option years (unknown future market conditions/high risk pricing). Will the Government amend the RFP to include an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clause, 52.216-2?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The Contracting Officer has determined FAR Clause 52.216-2 to be inappropriate for this requirement; and therefore, will not be added to the solicitation.

ITEM NO: 015

TITLE: Statement of Work

PARA. NO: C.8.6.1 (d) and €

PAGE NO: 17

ITEM NO: 016

TITLE: Statement of Work

PARA. NO: C.8.11.1 (s) and (t)

PAGE NO: 20

ITEM NO: 017

TITLE: Statement of Work

PARA. NO: C.8.5.1 (a)

PAGE NO: 16

ITEM NO: 018

TITLE: Exhibit A-E

PARA. NO: N/A

PAGE NO: N/A

ITEM NO: 019

TITLE: Section L

PARA. NO: Vol. 1 Technical Subfactor A, Para. (A2)

PAGE NO: 97

ITEM NO: 020

TITLE: Section L

PARA. NO: Sub-Factor C, Para. (C1)

PAGE NO: 98

ITEM NO: 021

TITLE: Statement of Work

PARA. NO: C.8.12.1 (o)

PAGE NO: 20

ITEM NO: 022

TITLE: Statement of Work

PARA. NO: C.8.13.1 (a), (b) and ©

PAGE NO: 20

ITEM NO: 023

TITLE: Statement of Work PARA. NO: C.8.11.1 (u)

PAGE NO: 20

ITEM NO: 024 CONTRACTOR QUESTION 24:

Please extend the offer due date by at least twenty (20) business days to allow the

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The Government has declined to extend the offer due date. Offers must

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 15:

For Statement of Work paragraph C.8.6.1 (d) and ELIN 106AD – how many filters are included in each of the 40 filter sets?

For Statement of Work paragraph C.8.6.1 (e) and ELIN 106AE – how many filters are included in each of the 25 filter sets?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

For ELIN 106AD and ELIN 106AE, the number of filters is one (1) each.

As such, Paragraph C.8.6.1(d) will be changed to read, "Steam clean permanent filter." Paragraph C.8.6.1 (e) will be changed to read, "Replace permanent filter."

An amendment is forthcoming to address these changes.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 16:

For Statement of Work paragraph C.8.11.1 (s) and ELIN 111AU – how many filters are included in each of the 40 filter sets?

For Statement of Work paragraph C.8.11.1 (t) and ELIN 111AV – how many filters are included in each of the 25 filter sets?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

For ELIN 111AU and ELIN 111AV, the number of filters is one (1) each.

As such, Paragraph C.8.11.1(s) will be changed to read, "Steam clean permanent filter." Paragraph C.8.11.1(t) will be changed to read, "Replace permanent filter."

An amendment is forthcoming to address these changes.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 22:

For paragraph C.8.13.1 (a) and ELIN 113AA – What line in Table 2 of NSI 009-32 is the contractor to use for estimating this effort?

For paragraph C.8.13.1 (b) and ELIN 113AB – What line in Table 2 of NSI 009-32 is the contractor to use for estimating this effort?

For paragraph C.8.13.1 (c) and ELIN 113AC – What line in Table 3 of NSI 009-32 is the contractor to use for estimating this effort?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

For paragraph C.8.13.1 (a) and ELIN 113AA, lines one through four (1- 4), Columns B (for Bare Metal Areas), C, E, & G. Surface Prep shall be

SSPC-SP-3.

For paragraph C.8.13.1 (b) and ELIN 113AB, lines one through four (1- 4), Columns B (for Bare Metal Areas), C, E, & G. Surface Prep shall be

SSPC-SP-3.

Line 7, Columns A through G.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 17:

For paragraph C.8.5.1 (a) and ELIN 105AA – Contractor assumes that the Estimated Quantity of 200 EA for Annual Inspection and Certification of fire extinguishers is the quantity of extinguishers and not complete barges. Please clarify/confirm.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Per the solicitation, the estimated quantity for ELIN 105AA is 200 EA Fire Extinguishers.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 23:

For paragraph C.8.11.1 (u) and ELIN 111AW – What is the size/dimensions of the 1500 LF vent being insulated and preserved?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The size/demensions of the 1500 LF vent is in accordance with paragraph C.8.11.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 18:

The EXCEL document titled “Exhibit_A-E” (ELIN Pricing Sheets)does not have the proper Solicitation Number at the top of the Base Year tab, and the date for the Base Year Effort is given as 12/20/18. The tabs for all Option Years do not have any information at the top. Please provide a corrected Exhibit_A-E with all the proper information annotated.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The Government will attach an updated Exhibit A-E to the solicitation in

FEDBIZOPPS.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 19:

Solicitation, Section L, Volume I, paragraph (A2) has sub-paragraphs listed as (A1A), (A1B), (A1C) etc. Shouldn’t these sub-paragraphs include the number “2” instead of “1”? Please clarify and revise accordingly for purposes of proper proposal sections numbering.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Sub-paragraphs will be changed from (A1A)-(A1H) to (A2A-A2H).

An amendment is forthcoming to address this change.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 20:

Section L, Volume I, Sub-factor C, paragraph (C1) requires the contractor to “address each of the capability requirements of NAVSEAINST 4280.2C, Enclosure (2), Item 5”.

This document includes a line titled “Woodworking. Ability to repair hulls made of wood”. To our knowledge there are no Messing and Berthing Barges with hulls constructed of wood. Please elaborate/explain how the contractor should address this in their proposal. Should we just enter the category line and state “Not Applicable”?

Please clarify.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Per the solicitation, the offeror must address each of the capability requirements of NAVSEAINST 4280.2C, Enclosure (2), Item 5.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 21:

For paragraph C.8.12.1 (o) and ELIN 112AQ – is the quantity of 20 EA, 20 each sets of 3 strips or 20 each boxes of 50 each?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

For clairfication, the estimate for ELIN 112AQ is 20 each: boxes of 50 (strips) each.

TITLE: Solicitation Response Date

PARA. NO: N/A

PAGE NO: 1-115

ITEM NO: 025

TITLE: Statement of Work

PARA. NO: C.8.11.1 (u)

PAGE NO: 20

Please extend the offer due date by at least twenty (20) business days to allow the contractor gather and properly evaluate all of the pricing and technical information necessary to allow us to prepare and submit the most competitive proposal we can offer to the Government.

The Government has declined to extend the offer due date. Offers must be received by the date listed in the soliciation to be considered for an award.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 25:

The response to Question 4 indicates that Offerors must submit a Remote Site Plan, if applicable. Subfactor A, paragraph A1 on page 97 states that “Documentation must be provided of an approved Remote Site Performance Plan.” Does documentation of an approved plan, e.g., an ABR approval letter from NAVSEA, answer section L requirements or must an offeror now submit a full Remote Site Plan? If a full plan is required, will the Government make provision for Appendices or Attachments? The current page limit for Organization and Management subfactor is 15 pages and will not accommodate both a full remote site plan and adequate responses to the remaining requirements of the subfactor.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Per the solicitation, offerors shall submit an approved Remote Site Performane plan, if applicable.

The limitation for Volume I, Organization and Management, will be increased from 15 to 20. This change will be implemented via a forthcoming modification to the solicitation.