Q_AND_A__1__SRDRS.pdf

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N62387-15-R-2020

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #1

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. Please confirm whether the crane required in section C-1.11.2 of the RFP must be man rated. Also, the crane is required to reach 15 feet over the side. Is the reach requirement for both port and starboard sides, or simply one side or the other?

ANSWER: The crane required in section C-1.11.2 must be man rated. The 15 foot reach is only required on the same side as the crane location. An amendment will be issued to update the requirement to reflect this answer.

2. What is the size requirement for the small boat listed in section C-1.11.1?

ANSWER: There is no specific size required of the contractor provided small boat; however, when government RHIB is embarked, that boat will be seven meters.

3. Please clarify the clear deck requirement in section C-1.10.2 of the RFP for AUWS operations. The size requirement is 24' long by 34' wide. Is this clear deck area outside of the 98' x 34' of clear deck for SRDRS operations or may it be included in that same area? Also, please explain the "laydown" requirement of 20'. Does this mean that the 34' width of clear deck begins 20' inboard from the side of the vessel? If not, please clarify the requirement.

ANSWER: This 24’x34’ deck area (~814 ft²) shall not be included in the 98’x34’ but need not be contiguous. The 20’ is an unobstructed measurement from outboard. See pictures below (blue rectangles below represent Launch and Recovery System). An amendment will be issued to update the requirement to reflect this answer.

Training Support Ship SRS 98’ x 34’

AUWS

24’ x 34’

Narrow Beam Ship Example

20’

20’ Removable Bulwark

20’ Removable Bulwark

Training Support Ship SRS 98’ x 34’

AUWS

20’ x 20’

Wide Beam Ship Example

20’ Removable Bulwark

20’ Removable Bulwark

AUWS

20’ x 20’