RFP-RFQ_Q_AND_A_UUV_15-R-2036_(1.0).pdf

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N62387-15-R-2036

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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. Advise if the following equipment is GFE?

Equipment: Qty 01 - load indicating device 150,000lb Qty 03 - shackles 2” 55 ton Qty 01 - sling 42.5’ 90,000lb wwl Qty 01 - sling 43’ 90,000lb wwl Qty 04 - 50’ tag lines

ANSWER: No this list is not GFE and must be provided by the offeror. A list of items that will be provided as GFE is listed within the solicitation.

2. Advise if the following employees will be provided by the Government?

Personnel: 2 small boat drivers 2 small boat deck hands 2-3 divers or swim qualified riggers

ANSWER: No this list of employees will not be Government provided. These personnel should be included as part of the Offerors proposal.

3. Advise if the following requirement is still needed if offeror provides a vessel verse a tug/barge.

Requirement: The Contractor shall provide a Tow and Contingency Plans for Demonstrations Drafted IAW Navy Tow Manual and an Emergency/Salvage Plans following plans no later than 5 days after award.

ANSWER: Yes it is still needed. This requirement is in reference to Tow and Contingency Plans and Emergency/Salvage Plans in connection with the towage of the UUV. See Attachment A for towing schedule.

4. The Performance Work Statement says performance is about 38 days while the Attachment A seems to indicate that it is 48 days. Which is correct?

ANSWER: Attachment A reflects about 38 days of performance and about 6 days of

Government demobilization. The vessel charter will be for about 38 days.