Questions and Answers - Mark VI Transit and Training.pdf

Question Government Response What is the Government’s planning basis for the stated 8-day voyage estimate?

This is only an estimate for planning purposes. The length of voyage is determined by the Contractor's transit plan, reviewed and approved by the Government.

Does the Gov intend to modify contract if funding, boatyard repair delays, or other impacts impact the August completion deadline?

Yes, the contract will be modified if the schedule is impacted for these reasons.

Currently, the boats are expected to be ready for departure no later than 18 July.

Will the Government assist with Customs/CBP clearance for transits in and out of Canadian waters?

Government will assist but all Contractor personnel must meet all requirements, including security background checks, and carry all applicable documentation (passports, NEXUS card, etc.) to enter US/Canada through border entries.

Government is not responsible for any personnel denied entry at borders.

Will berthing/docking assistance be provided at USCG or military facilities en route or proposal should be budgeted for commercial berthing?

Contractor should plan and budget for commercial berthing. Docking at Governmentment facilities will be investigated where appropriate once sail plan is in place.

Who is responsible for confirming berth/fuel stops: contractor or Government?

Contractor

When can transit and training personnel access the boats for familiarization prior to departure?

Immediately after contract award.

What is meant by 'ad-hoc training'? Who receives it and when? The intent for military personnel to receive basic familiarization of operations from the Contractor during transit. There is no formal requirement for this training, and it should not delay or impede the transit.

Will a Government representative certify each vessel as “safe to navigate” prior to voyage?

Government will provide reports from OEM and any sea trials conducted prior to departure. Contractor will conduct own "safe to navigate" if needed for pre-voyage assessment.

Will the boats be ready for a sea-trial to inform the 'Ready for Voyage' inspection provided by the contractor?

Yes, boats will have already undergone a sea trial by the OEM.

Does 'boat captain credentials' require USCG licenses or will the Navy's MK VI qualification suffice?

Navy Mark VI qualification is sufficient for MING, but captains must possess any required licenses to legally operate Mark VI class vessels in US and Canadian waterways.

What certified crew members should be required on each vessel for long transit days (engineering quals, captain quals, and other requirements)?

There is no specific requirement. Contractor shall provided all necessary qualified crew to safely operate the vessels during long transit days. Government is providing no qualified crew members.

Will the Government budget some contingency funding for emergency repairs along the route to minize delays. Will authority to approve funding be delegated?

Contingency repairs will be aquired using the Government Purchase Card (GPC) to the extent allowable. Repairs above the GPC limit will be funded and acquired via contract as expeditiously as posslbe. Authority to approve funding will not be delegated. Repairs are not the responsibility of the Contractor under the scope of this contract.

What constitutes a minor vs major repair during transit? Minor repairs are that which can be acquired with the GPC under the micro-purchase limits as defined under FAR Part 2. These will be acquired as needed by Government personnel aboard the voyage. Minor and/or major repairs are not the responsibility of the Contractor under the scope of this contract.

Are major repair delays excusable and excluded from contractor performance metrics?

Yes. Repairs delaying the voyage are not counted against Contractor performance.

Will delays due to major repairs allow for charging a per-day additional rate to cover labor and accomodations?

Repairs that create delays exceeding the approved Contractor provided transit plan will be considered for price adjustment as requested by the Contractor.

Requests must be sufficiently detailed to show costs incurred, e.g. lodging, labor rates, etc. If repairs are determined to be so extensive as to significantly delay the voyage, the contract may be terminated for the Government's convenience in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(l). Note: This does not include delays due to weather, which should be anticipated and accounted for in the Contractor's provided transit plan.

What qualifications can be expected for crew support of Government personnel aboard vessel?

The Contractor shall provide all necessary qualified crew to complete the voyage.

Government personnel aboard the voyage are only performing the duties in paragraph 1.6.2 of the DOS. Government personnel may provide basic crew support during transit as other duties allow, e.g. loading/unloading, line handling, lookouts, etc., but shall not be relied upon by the Contractor in performance of the voyage.

Will there be service/repair parts available for expediant repairs during voyage and training?

Yes, of a limited nature, along with a chase vehicle.

Questions and Answers W50S84-25-Q-0007

26 June 2025

Are OEM tech assist resources (e.g., MTU, HamiltonJet) already contracted or must the contractor coordinate support if needed during transit?

No OEM tech assist resources have been contracted or are available from the Government. Hamilton and MTU will have just completed 2000k inspections on engines and drives prior to voyage. Report will be provided.

If a vessel becomes non-mission capable en route, will the contractor be required to tow or divert utilizing other MK Vis and to what end destinations?

In such case, Contractor would be responsible to self tow, i.e., use one boat to tow the other to the nearest suitable port. Port suitability will change throughout the voyage. Determination will be made by the Government within 24 hours whether to terminate that vessel from the remainder of the voyage.

Who provides transit consumables (e.g., fuel filters, belts) and toolkits for voyage repairs? Will we need to procure our own tools in advance?

Government

Will the Government furnish petroleum products, high-fail items (e.g., filters, belts, seals), and consumables as part of the operational loadout?

Yes

Should the maintenance plan need to be tailored specifically for seasonal (winter) layup?

It should include winter layup

What are SeaTrial requirements of post maintenance/repairs? Will we be required to participate in SeaTrials?

No SeaTrial requirements as part of Maintenance Plan development.

To what extent is it expected that students master advanced evolutions (e.g., towing, boarding operations)?

Basic Proficiency demonstrated to a level of safe to Government rep.

What small craft will be used for stern launch? Who provides it and the crew?

12' Inflatable provided by Government

Will a float dummy (aka OSCAR) be provided for MOB training, or should contractor supply one?

Government will provide

What prior experience level (if any) do MING training attendees have with small craft or maritime operations?

Great Lakes pleasure boating

Is a site survey / recon trip expected to validate ports of call and fueling logistics, reducing risk? Example: ensuring berthing supports MK Vis.

In-person site survey is not expected.

What insurance requirements will be required by contractors? FAR clauses require Marine General Liability and Protection and Indemnity for Vessel Liability are what we assess as FAR required coverages.

While there are no specific insurance requirements under this contract, the Contractor assumes all liability for bodily injury and damages caused by the Contractor in performance of the contract. Contractor shall maintain any insurance either required by law or standard industry practices so as to sufficiently protect themselves from liability or damages. Marine general liability, collision, and protection & indemnity are not specifically required under the contract unless required by law.

When will the Government provide indication of whether 1, 2, or 3 vessels are expected? Will a follow on contract be competed for remaining craft?

At this time, a quoted price is requested for 1, 2, or 3 vessels as it is unknown if all three will be ready for transit this FY. Contract award will be made for 1, 2, or 3 vessels as applicable under the scope of this contract. There is currently no intent to issue a follow-on contract for additional vessels.

Will the Government furnish boat boxes, spill kits, and other operational consumables (zip-ties, fuses, 550, hose clamps, tubular nylon, duct tape, electrical tape, etc)?

Government provided

Will the Government provide onboard replenishment kits (e.g., MTU, Westerbeke, HamiltonJet spares) as listed in the MK VI Boat Information Book?

Government provided

What onboard or shoreside tools will be available? Should the contractor plan to bring all tools listed in Table 600.2 (Boat Book)?

Government provided