N6339422R0003_QandA_ 11292021.pdf

1. Reference: Section L-215-H007 on page 147.

Question: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, request an extension to 03 December 2021 to submit questions.

Yes, we will update this date to 3 Dec 2021

2. Reference: Section F starting on page 60 and Section L.3 on page 119.

Question: Section F shows the start date as 6/27/22; however, Section L.3 states, “…all proposals shall be based on a Contract start date of 26 May 2022.” Please confirm which date shall be used for pricing.

The Section F date of June 27 is the correct date. Will updated Section L via Amendment.

3. Reference: Section L.3.1 (a) on page 119.

Question: Due to the anticipated size of the files being transmitted via email, request the Government approve submission via several emails to ensure all files are submitted. Please confirm the size of each email that the Government system can support.

According to the NMCI Helpdesk, Government Outlook Systems support emails up to 25 MBs.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to start the proposal submission process well in advance (at least 48 hours) prior to proposal due date/time.

4. Reference: Section L.3.1(c ) on page 119.

Question: Request the subcontractor is authorized to submit their unsanitized cost proposal package via email directly to the Government.

Yes, subcontractors can submit unsanitized cost proposal packages directly to the Government, however, all requirements under the solicitation, to include L.4.3, still apply.

5. Reference: Section L.3.1 (e) eighth bullet and (f) on page 119, and L.3.5(b) on page 125.

Question: The eighth bullet of Section L.3.1 (e ) states that only the offerors name and solicitation number as the only information that shall be displayed within the one-inch top or bottom margin; however, (f) states that the Offeror shall use a standard Page Numbering system. In addition, Section L.3.5(b) requires a legend. Please confirm that page numbers, volume numbers, and the legend may be included in the footer of each page.

Yes, the page number, volume number, and legend may be included within the footer of each page

6. Reference: Section L.3.2 (a) and (b) on page 120/121, and L.3.5 on page 124.

Question: L.3.2(a) states a Cross Reference Matrix (CRM) shall be submitted for Volume II and L.3.2(b) states a CRM shall be submitted for Volume III; however, L.3.5 table only shows a CRM is required for Volume III. Please confirm a CRM is only required for Volume III.

Please submit a CRM for Volume’s II and III. Will updated L.3.5 via Amendment.

7. Reference: Section L.4.3.6 (b) and (c ) on page 141 Question: Section ( c) reads that subcontractors that provide less than 3% of total proposed labor hours shall only be proposed on a T&M or FFP basis. Therefore, please clarify the Government intention with the regard to Section L.4.3.6(b) and the information and files, in accordance with the table in Section L.3.5, that the subcontractor should submit.

Offerors should provide information at L.3.5; however, cost for T&M and FFP arrangements should be following the formatting required under L.4.3.6(b) and (c).

8. Reference: Section L.4.3.7 (a) on page 141 states, “…Pass-through inclusive of prime subcontractor fee on subcontractor cost and fee shall not be greater than 8.0%.”

Question 8a. Please clarify “prime subcontractor fee.” This language seems to mirror requirements from Seaport NxG. Request this sentence is removed so Offerors may comply with their disclosed accounting practices and application of burdens such as G&A or MHX on subcontractor costs.

“Prime Subcontractor fee” - Defined as the prime fee charged against subcontractor costs;

total pass through should not exceed 8% (to include fee).

Request denied – sentence will remain unchanged.

Question 8b. Since fee is not authorized on travel or ODCs, request the word “cost” is replaced with the word “labor.” This change will mirror the language in Attachment 6.

Request Denied - see updated Attachment 6, Cost Summary Template.

9. Reference: Attachment 6, Cost Summary Question: Please confirm the Offeror may modify this spreadsheet to include, but not limited to: (1) remove a breakout by Task Area since the Government did not provide the Level of Effort (LOE) in this manner; (2) add separate rows for material and travel/ODCs; and (3) remove “incentive fee” language..

Concur. Please see updated Attachment 6, Cost Summary Template.

10. Solicitation SOW para 5.3 & 7.8 requires the QAWB to be generated per NSWCPHDINST 9090.3, NAVSEA TS 9090-310, and CDRL A007. NAVSEA TS 9090-310 requires a 7 section QAWB.

NSWCPHDINST 9090.3 requires a 22 section QAWB. CDRL 007, Block 4 AUTHORITY DID# DI-QCIC- 81870 identifies Requirements: 2. Format. The Alteration Installation Team Quality Assurance Workbook shall be presented in the Contractor’s format. Which reference is the contractor to use to determine the number of sections that are required in the QAWB for NSWC PHD?

Contractor shall use NSWCPHDINST 9090.3 addressing the 22 section QAWB

11. Reference: Solicitation, pg 137. L.4.3.3.1.1, para (c) Question: As written TTA companies must reflect UT/TTA hours in their proposed direct work-year. Can offerors operating under a TTA accounting system elect to not propose UT in their cost proposal response? Please clarify.

Yes; however, if UT is not proposed, offerors shall provide their compensation policies for any hours over forty (40) in a week by exempt employees

12. Section L.4.2.1, Element 1.1 – Statement of Work, page 127 states: “(1) Each Offeror shall address their technical approach and capability to support the technical requirements delineated within the SOW.”. We recently responded to NSWC PHD RFP N6339421R0504 which had very similar Section L requirement for Technical Approach “The Offeror shall demonstrate specific knowledge, capability, and relevant experience (Prime and Subcontractor) to perform the tasks in accordance with the SOW sub-task structure (SOW Paragraph 5.0 Installation Task Planning & Coordination, 6.0 Installation Material and Pre-Fabrication, and 7.0 Installation Execution, Reporting, and AIT Closeout). These three SOW items deal directly with accomplishing an AIT. Please confirm that for this Proposal, offerors are to respond to SOW paragraphs 5.0 (Installation Task Planning and Coordination), 6.0 Installation Material and Pre-fabrication), and 7.0 (Installation Execution, Reporting, and AIT Closeout).

Please respond to all elements of the SOW as instructed, and formatted, throughout the solicitation.

13. Section L.3.1(e), page 119. Please consider the use of fold-outs for the demonstration of capabilities (experience) required in Section L.4.2.1, Element 1.1(1).

Request Denied; please provide the formatting identified at L.3.1(e)