Bareboat Charters

Added: Aug 31, 2016 5:46 pm
AMENDMENT 3 - TO PROVIDE RESPONSE TO VENDOR RFI

Question:  I need paragraph 3 of the PWS better clarified, as it appears to indicate that the contractor will burden the cost of repairs, to include the cost of vessel replacement outside of seven days should vessel a readiness degradade, though it does not indicate that the contractor will be reimbursed by the US government should these repairs and/or vessel degradation stem from vessel misuse on part of the US government.
Equally, and in the context of vessel misuse on part of the US government, this paragraph does not indicate how the contractor would go about recouping the cost of any repairs or vessel replacement.

Answer:  For clarification, PWS para. 5 contains the information pertaining to the question.  With regard to both questions, the PWS requires the Contractor to PERFORM repairs, and in the event that a vessel cannot be repaired within seven (7) days of contractor notification, the contractor shall provide an equally capable replacement vessel.  To the extent that the contractor believes that the necessary repairs or vessel replacement result from Government negligence, a request for equitable adjustment may be submitted pursuant to FAR clause 52.212-4(c) Changes.

Added: Aug 24, 2016 1:17 pm
AMENDMENT 2 - TO PROVIDE AMENDED SOLICITATION DOCUMENT H92240-16-T-0091-0001


The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the primary organizational mailbox address for all communications to the agency regarding this solicitation:

WARCOM-Contracts@socom.mil

To receive a response from the agency, all communications regarding this solicitation shall be sent in writing to the above address.

All questions must be received no later than 12:00 pm Pacific Time on 25 August 2016.

Added: Aug 17, 2016 3:32 pm Modified: Aug 23, 2016 5:12 pmTrack Changes
The Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Command, Contracting Department, San Diego CA 92155 intends to issue a single solicitation for award of up to three (3) firm-fixed price contracts for Bareboat Charters.

Period of Performance for all Charters: 12-month Base period (anticipated no later than 30 Sept 2016 - 29 Sept 2017) and three (3) 12-month Options.

The services will be acquired in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

This is a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 532411 Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing.  The size standard is $32.5M.

Reference the attached solicitation for all pertinent information and quote submission instructions.

PLEASE NOTE:

All solicitation attachments are For Official Use Only (FOUO) documents. The Contracting Office shall only distribute solicitation attachments to company POCs listed in the SAM entity registration representing firms who are registered as small business under the applicable NAICS.

All requests for solicitation attachments shall include the vendor's CAGE code and be directed to the Contracting Office by email, citing at a minimum "Bareboat Charter - San Diego, CA" in the subject line at the following address: WARCOM-CONTRACTS@socom.mil


AMENDMENT 1 - TO PROVIDE RESPONSES TO VENDOR RFIs

Question: Is there a separate "Bare Boat Charter Agreement" that will be used to consolidate the terms referenced in the RFQ and PWS into one document?

Answer:  No.  The RFQ, PWS and other RFQ attachments consititute the terms and conditions that will be incorporated into any resulting contract.  Per FAR 52.212-1 Instructions, the Quoter must include a statement that it either (a) agrees to the terms and conditions of this solicitation (which consists of the entire RFQ, including all documents, exhibits, and other attachments that are incorporated therein by reference and made a part thereof) and any solicitation amendments; or (b) takes exceptions to any terms or conditions of the solicitation, and clearly identifies those exceptions. Exceptions to any of the terms and conditions of this RFQ may be determined unacceptable by the Government.

Question: Will Contractor be notified of the area of operations prior to extended voyage in order for Contractor to assure coverage if operations occur outside SeaTow and Tow Boat US/ Vessel Assist contract area?

Answer:  Yes.  PWS paragraph 7.0 Place of Acceptance, Return, and Performance indicates the area of operations, for which the Contractor shall maintain continuous coverage.  The Government shall provide notice prior to any extended voyage outside the typical area of operations.

Question: Is the Emergency weather plan limited to the designated dockage location?

Answer:  No.  The Emergency weather plan shall be presented to the Government for any dockage location.  However, such plans may be provided to the Government prior to movement to a new dockage location, and do not need to be submitted with the quote. 

Question: Are there a specific required minimum limits and descriptions of coverage?
 Hull Insurance
 Collision Liability
 Personal Injury

Answer:  No.  Insurance limits and coverage shall be consistent with relevant industry standards.

Added: Aug 17, 2016 3:32 pm
The Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Command, Contracting Department, San Diego CA 92155 intends to issue a single solicitation for award of up to three (3) firm-fixed price contracts for Bareboat Charters.

Period of Performance for all Charters: 12-month Base period (anticipated no later than 30 Sept 2016 - 29 Sept 2017) and three (3) 12-month Options.

The services will be acquired in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

This is a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 532411 Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing.  The size standard is $32.5M.

Reference the attached solicitation for all pertinent information and quote submission instructions.

PLEASE NOTE:

All solicitation attachments are For Official Use Only (FOUO) documents. The Contracting Office shall only distribute solicitation attachments to company POCs listed in the SAM entity registration representing firms who are registered as small business under the applicable NAICS.

All requests for solicitation attachments shall include the vendor's CAGE code and be directed to the Contracting Office by email, citing at a minimum "Bareboat Charter - San Diego, CA" in the subject line at the following address: WARCOM.CONTRACTS@socom.mil