RFP-RFQ_Q A__2_NSWC_PC_FINAL.pdf

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N62387-15-R-2017

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #2

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

1. C-2.3.1.1 Engine Type:

a. Please explain, or give an example, what type of engine would be deemed equivalent?

b. Would three (4) Cummins KTA 50m3 engines be considered equivalent?

c. Would 3 x 3516b twin speed engines be equivalent?

ANSWER: Section C-2.3.1.1 will be deleted and replaced with “Reserved”. The intention of the requirement was to provide an example of the type of engine that would meet the acoustic signature capability and minimum transit/towing speed and range requirements. An Amendment 0002 will follow that incorporates this change to the solicitation. It is the responsibility of the offeror to propose a vessel that meets all requirements.

2. C.2.8.1 GFE:

a. Please provide a complete packing list showing weights and dimensions (length x width x height) for all

GFE.

b. Instrumentation Vans: Will all eight (8) vans be onboard the vessel at all times?

ANSWER: Section C-2.8.1 GFE will be deleted and replaced with "Reserved". The intention of the requirement was to provide a non-exhaustive example of the types of mission equipment that the Government intends to utilize on the vessel. An Amendment 0002 will follow that incorporates this change into the solicitation. It is the responsibility of the offeror to propose a vessel that meets all requirements.

3. C2.9.2 Sea Keeping/Station Keeping: Will a ship without DP be workable for this requirement? If not, would a DP1 system fulfill this requirement?

ANSWER: The ship does not have to have DP. It is the responsibility of the offeror to propose a vessel that meets all requirements.

4. C2.9.4 Sea Keeping/Station Keeping: Will a ship without DP be workable for this requirement? If not, would a DP1 system fulfill this requirement?

ANSWER: See Question #4.

5. L-4(9) requires Special Time Boxes to be submitted with the offer; however Boxes 18-22 (not 21) and 64 are not address by L-4(9). Should Boxes 18-22 (not 21) be submitted as part of the Price Proposal and Box 64 as part of the Technical Proposal?

ANSWER: Offerors shall complete Boxes 7-64 (other than those boxes marked “reserved”) and submit the completed Boxes as part of its Solicitation Package. Amendment 0002 will update L-4(9) accordingly.