RFI - Questions from Industry.pdf

Submission deadline and questions. The solicitation states that quotations are due on 18 August 2026 at 9:00 AM local time. Please confirm the applicable time zone.

The time zone used for the deadline submission is Eastern European Time (EET).

What is the internal pressure required for the fenders?

50kPa

Does this solicitation fall under the “Berry Amendment” and we need to certify the products been supplied/delivered are compliant with the Berry requirements called out in Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 225-7002 & 252.225-7012?

The Berry Amendment does not apply to this procurement.

Will fenders be delivered deflated or inflated? Are means available to inflate fenders on site?

Fenders will be delivered deflated and will be inflated and placed in the water following delivery by NSA Souda Bay personnel.

The USG has a required minimum value for the following categories:

Guaranteed energy absorption – 23 tf-m

Maximum reaction force – 75 tf

Maximum hull pressure – 11 tf/m2

Initial internal pressure – 0.8 kgf/cm2

Required stand-off distance – Varies depending on the class of submarine

Water-to-air ratio and operating draught – Water Ratio 85%

Counterweight configuration - Hydro-pneumatic Counterweight: Provide a steel counterweight for attachment to the fender's lower flange assembly by two shackles.

Include an upper eye for shackle attachment of the hanging chain and coat with a marine coating system. The counterweight must be sized in accordance with the Manufacturer's recommendation.

Chain length, grade, proof load and required certification - Hydro-pneumatic Guy Chain: Provide guy chains for attachment from the upper fender end fitting assembly to the pier. Cover the portion of the chain extending from the fender itself with protective rubber sleeves to a point beyond which the fender will be contacted for fender body protection. Hydro-pneumatic Hanging Chain: Provide hanging chains for attachment from the counterweight to the pier. Connecting Hardware: Galvanize the connecting chain, swivel, and shackles in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M or ASTM

A153/A153M, as appropriate. The hardware must be as follows: Chain: ABS 2, Grade 2, Stud Link or Open Link. Shackle: FS RR-C-271, Type IVA, Class 3, Grade A. Swivel: FS RR-C-271, Type VII, Class 2. All connecting bolts and pins must be of mild steel, matching the properties of the shackle bow. For Class 3 shackles, secure the bolt or pins in place with stainless steel (Type 316) cotter pins or locking pins.

Are the nominal 4.5-metre diameter and 9-metre length subject to any permitted manufacturing tolerances?

The dimensional tolerances per ISO 17357-1 are as follows: Length: plus 10 percent, minus 5 percent. Diameter: plus 10 percent, minus 5 percent. The diameter shall be obtained from the average of at least two different measurements taken at the middle of the cylindrical section of the fender. The diameters of bead ring or other steel material around the flange opening shall be inspected, and the results shall be less than 0.20 fender diameters.

VAT, duties and customs treatment:

Contractor’s price should exclude Greek import duties and import VAT.

Are there any known restrictions in the country of registration of the fenders manufacturing companies we are allowed to select and propose?

In accordance with Page 15 of the solicitation, this procurement includes FAR citations 52.225-5, Trade Agreements & 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. Contractors must only provide U.S. made or designated country products as listed under the Designated Country section under

FAR 52.225-5.

Contractors must also provide a complete copy of FAR 52.225-6 certifying that all end products are either U.S.-made or a designated country end product. Contractors must also provide a list of all other country end products under section (b) of FAR 52.225-6.

What is the specific Delivery Location?

N6669 – NSA Souda Bay NATO Marathi Pier Complex Marathi, Akrotiri 73100 Chania, Greece Pier K14

Base access will be provided for delivery in accordance with the SOW.

Contract administration and shipping requirements. Please confirm whether the awarded contractor will be required to apply Item Unique Identification marking and registration under DFARS 252.211-7003 to each fender.

Yes, DFARS 252.211-7003 will apply for each fender.

Please also clarify how FAR 52.247-64 and DFARS 252.247-7023 will apply to the planned ocean shipment to Greece, including any U.S.-flag vessel notification or approval requirements.

The awardee contractor must comply with the instructions under DFARS 252.247-7023 if transportation by sea is anticipated. The Contractor shall use U.S.-flag vessels when transporting any supplies by sea under this contract. Offerors must factor the cost of compliant U.S.-flag shipping into their proposed pricing. Contractors must follow instructions under DFARS 252.247-7023(d) & 252.247-7023(e) for all requested waivers for U.S. -flag vessels.

Contractors are expected to follow all other requirements as listed under DFARS 252.247-7023 when sea transportation is used.

The WAWF document type and routing fields in DFARS 252.232-7006 are currently blank.

Please confirm that the completed invoicing and routing instructions will be provided with the award.

The completed WAWF table will be provided upon award