Pre-Bid Proposal Inquiries and Responses_01082025.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. : N69450-25-R-PW08

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: LNG F.O.B Dest. (NSGB) Contractor:

Pre-Bid/Proposal Inquiry Form (Template)

Page Section Para.

1 28-Dec-24 3 A A.1.6

RFP states "award is…contigent on the future operation of the plant." how long is plant contracted to be in operations? Can you point to the contract associated with the operations of the plant at facility to review?

The combined cycle power plant is the primary source of electrical power to the installation and will be in operation thru 24 June 2044. 0001

2 28-Dec-24 6 B B.3

RFP states "…excluding Cool-Down and Commissioning periods". Does Government expect plant to be taken offline where it will need to have a Cool Down or Commissioning?

The Government recognizes that over the lifecycle of the power plant, maintenance and repairs will be needed which may require taking the plant off-line, cool-down or retro-commissioning. Scheduled maintenance involving taking the plant-offline, cool-downs or commissioning will be communicated to the successful offeror by the Contracting Officer prior to the event to avoid delivery conflicts. 0001

3 28-Dec-24 6 B B.3

What is the net capacity of storage? Quantity? Is this inclusive of reserves? What would be the most volume at one discharge?

The net LNG storage is provided in paragraph F.8, LNG Deliveries and Storage. Per Section M, Evaluation Factors For Award, para.(2)(b)(1), delivery quantities can range from 25,000 to 55,000 MM BTU every 14-19 days without interruption. This includes the reserves. 0001

4 28-Dec-24 6 B B.4.1 Does Demurrage only apply during "cool down and retro commissioning"?

Demurrage would apply to cool-down and retro commissioning as well as the provisions of paragraph F.12.2, to include sub-paragraphs a thru e. 0001

5 28-Dec-24 13 F F.3.1

Requirement is 60 days for 5512 prior to departure of vessel from port of embarkation yet Government will only confirm delivery 45 days in advance of order. How will Contractor comply with requirement if there is no order >60 days in advance?

Processing of SECNAV 5512, Security Access Request, form requires 15 business days for US Citizens and a minimum of 60 business days for all other personnel. SECNAV 5512 approvals will be required prior to first delivery and submitted annually after the initial 5512 submission. SECNAV 5512's will be required for every ship used for LNG deliveries or when new crew members are added to the ship's original company. 0001

6 28-Dec-24 6 B B.3

RFP states "there is no guaranteed minimum quantity for each LNG delivery. Example: if Government orders 40,000 mmBTU and plant breaks after the order MOD is executed, and Government/facility only takes 15,000 mmBTU.

Contractor is not entitled to compensation for losses?

There is no guaranteed minimum quantity for each LNG delivery, however, the RFP has been revised to include FAR 52.211-16, variation in quantity. 0001

7 28-Dec-24 15 F F.8

Average Daily Consumption states 2,850 which is ~1,040,000 annually. CLIN states 898,506. Which should be used for evaluation of volumes for contract given it is a 16% variance.

The average daily consumption, listed in paragraph F.8 is 2,850 MM BTU is an estimate. Offeror is directed in paragraph B.2 titled, CLIN 001 General Requirements to proposed unit price on 898,506 MM BTU per year. 0001

8 28-Dec-24 19 F DFARS

What is the demurrage, detention rate referenced to in the DFARS 252.247.7014. Are there terminal regulations stipulating the free time under rules and tariffs?

In accordance with paragraph B.4 of the RFP, Offeror to provide demurrage, detention rate per the guidance provided in DFAS PGI 247.271-3, Solicitation provisions, schedule formats, and contract clauses;

paragraph '(c)(1)(ii). 0001

9 28-Dec-24 24 H DFARS

What is a fair and reasonable rate for commercial vessels of the United States?" If this is a transportation and commodity contract, how is the combined rate determined?

All offerors are required to propose pricing for the LNG requirements as outlined in the RFP. A determination of fair and reasonable pricing will be conducted as stated in Section M, Price Factor, of the RFP. In accordance with paragraph B.1, the offeror should perform market research and base the rate upon their ability to acquire and transport LNG to NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba FOB destination. 0001

10 28-Dec-24 4 A A.1.17

Given complexity in assessing the dynamic nature of this contract, request extension until 31Jan 2025 to ensure a response is submitted that gives the government best value and lowest price.

The Government concurs with the request for an extension. 0001

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REFERENCEQuestion No. QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSEDate Received

July 2016

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