Amendment 0003.pdf
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This document summarizes questions and answers related to a federal solicitation for drydock repairs to the NOAA research vessel Nancy Foster. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and seeks bids for various repair and maintenance items including steel repairs, piping repairs, painting, ventilation work, and door replacements. Questions from potential contractors request clarification on technical specifications, budgets, and references. The government provides responses to help contractors fully understand the scope of work and requirements to submit a responsive bid for the drydock repairs to the Nancy Foster.
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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.
Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)
N/A
13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO.
IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION
The purpose of this Amendment is provide the following:
1. FY 21 NF DD repairs Rev 2.
2. Questions and answers.
3. "Missing Refs FY21 DD Rev1"
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED
(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)
NSN 7540-01-152-8070 Previous edition unusable
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.
PAGE OF PAGES
5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)
6. ISSUED BY
NOAA/ERAD
200 GRANBY STREET
NORFOLK, VA 23510
CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)
See Block 6
CODE
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION
NO.
1305M220QNMAN0179
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
06/30/2020
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
CODE FACILITY CODE
(X) 9
AJ930073
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
NMAN7200-20-01184
07/22/2020
1. CONTRACT ID CODE
x x
Questions and Answers
NANY FOSTER DRYDOCK FY21
Question 1:
I am bidding on this solicitation and requesting some missing documents. They are as follows;
1). Item 3.3 Anchor Windlass tech manual / Reff paragraph 2.2 2). Item 3.6 Sea Valves looking for AMC-505-1B 3). Item 3.12 Drydock & Routine Work looking for ref AMC-997-1A
Answer 1:
Missing references are included in file “Missing Refs FY21 DD Rev 1” in Amendment 0002.
Question 2:
Can you provide make, model and specification for the listed pumps to support pricing of inspection and overhaul?
Answer 2:
At a minimum, 2 fire pumps and fuel transfer pump. Included that info in the missing references folder. Plan on at least open, inspect and reassembly. Any new parts or repairs will be subject to an additional item request.
FO Transfer Pump Data:
Roper Pump, Type 1, Serial# G112685, Figure 2AM16, Spec 5528
Question 3:
Will you provide an estimated quantity or budget for the missing anti-chafing material noted paragraph 7.2?
Answer 3:
Budget $5000 for labor and materials
Question 4:
What type ends are required for the 1/2" Bilge Dump Valve, valve #15 on the Sea Valve List?
Answer 4:
Threaded
Question 5:
Would you please confirm that the specified $15,000 estimated budget includes '…perform engineering and provide technical oversight.', or is the engineering portion of this Item to be quoted in addition to the $15,000 budget?
Answer 5:
I’m not sure which work item/paragraph this refers to but I am assuming this is the ventilation work item. Yes, engineering is in addition to the $15000 budget.
Question 6:
Can you provide hydraulic system pressure, drawings, hydraulic hose list, required end fittings and/or other information to support pricing replacement of the J-Frame hydraulic hoses?
Answer 6:
Budget $5000 for materials for this.
Question 7:
Can you provide contact information for the OEM tech rep that is familiar with the Kongsburg 2040 installation on NANCY FOSTER that has served as your POC for recent inspection and maintenance?
Answer 7:
Travis.Eliasen@km.kongsberg.com was our last POC
Question 8:
Is the $25,000 estimated level of effort for a marine controls/automation contractor to cover the entire scope of work for Item 5.1?
Answer 8:
Yes.
Question 9:
Would you please confirm that the paragraph 7.1.2 requirement for drawings by a Naval Engineer is included in the specified $52,500 estimated budget?
Answer 9:
Yes
Question 10:
Would you please confirm that the paragraph 7.3 requirement for drawings by a Naval Engineer is included in the specified $75,000 budget for the installation?
Answer 10:
Question 11:
Would you please confirm that it is not required to remove all existing deck covering, but only where defective as noted paragraph 7.1.1.2?
Answer 11:
mailto:Travis.Eliasen@km.kongsberg.com
Question 12:
Are the required doors all one size, and are louvers or kickout panels required? It appears from the drawing that 80"x24" may be appropriate.
Answer 12:
Yes, all one size and they do not have kickouts or louvers.
Question 13:
Were the listed references: 2.1 NF One -lne Electrical Diagram and 2.2 Current Electrical Load Analysis included in the Bid Package and if not will they be provided?
Answer 13:
Missing references are included in file “Missing Refs FY21 DD Rev 1” in Amendment 0002 (“amperage test” & NF-320-008).
Question 14:
Item 3.12 Paragraph 7.4 states ‘…minimum keel block height of 5.5 feet to accommodate inspections’. Consideration of a lower keel block height increases our facility options for docking this vessel. Will a lower keel block height be considered, and if so would a keel block height of 2’-6” be acceptable?
Answer 14:
No, will make transducer maintenance impossible. 4’ is lowest acceptable keel block height.
Question 15:
What are the minimum forward and aft drafts achievable (e.g. with all tanks pumped to low suction, stores removed, portable mission deck outfit removed from the vessel)?
Answer 15:
Uploaded latest trim and stability booklet to “Missing Refs FY21 DD Rev 1” in Amendment 0002.
Question 16:
The Specification Work Item Index lists Item 3.2 Propeller Shaft Inspection. Would you please provide Spec Item 3.2, which we find absent from the downloaded FY21 DD Package?
Answer 16:
This was deleted and removed from the index.
Question 17:
Would you please confirm that it is necessary to drop the rudder to make clearance for pulling the shaft?
Answer 17:
The shaft inspection item has been deleted, this is not necessary.
Question 18:
Please provide the following reference documents;
AMC-505-1B
AMC-997-1A
Answer 18:
See “Missing Refs FY21 DD Rev 1” in Amendment 0002
Question 19:
General blast and paint question – Are we allowed to quote using water jet in lieu of grit blast?
Answer 19:
Yes, we prefer water blasting.
Question 20:
Item 3.4 Port Lights – can you provide drawings for the old and new port lights? We need to see how they fit to know whether or not the steel will require inserts.
Answer 20:
Cannot locate drawings for old port lights – assume cropping and inserting will be necessary.
Question 21:
The shaft inspection was cancelled. However, clearance readings and runout are still listed in one of your general AMC documents referenced. Please confirm this will not be necessary.
Answer 22:
Yes, will not be necessary.
Question 23:
Item 7.9 ABS pump survey. ABS typically wants to remove covers in place to inspect the impeller. However, the spec mentions to remove and overhaul. Please advise.
Answer 23:
Yes, we are simply planning on a ‘worst case scenario’ and we will descope the item if surveyor determines an in place inspection is sufficient.
Question 24:
Item 5.5.7.3 – there should be a drawing available titled joiner doors list that shows fire rating, locking function, orientation, venting, etc. Going to need that drawing to bid this item. The company that made the original doors has been bought out by MML Marine.
Answer 24:
Missing Refs FY21 DD” in Amendment 0002.
Question 25:
Item 5.6, the spec does not mention the condition or status of the door entering from the P-way or between the freezer and reefer. Can you find out if NOAA’s intention is to have the existing doors re-installed or if they want new doors?
Answer 25:
The doors are commercial freezer/refer doors. There’s no fire rating associated with these doors.
We would like new doors.
Question 26:
Item 3.15 Miscellaneous Painting and Preservation Paragraph 7.6.2 Calls for spot blasting/PTC areas listed in paragraph 3.1.
Request a percentage of these areas be provided.
Answer 26:
25%
Question 27:
Item 3.15 Miscellaneous Painting and Preservation Locations 3.1.6, 3.1.7, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.10, & 3.1.11 are not clear as to the desired work to be performed. We interpret it to be the decks and up 4” inclusive of appurtenances.
Answer 27:
Decks and up 6” inclusive of appurtenances.
Question 28:
Will the A/J Frame HPU soft starter be Government Furnished or will you provide a Specification for this equipment?
Answer 28:
GFE
Question 29:
Can you please provide the reference drawing NF-555-001 Fire Plan?
Answer 29:
“Missing Refs FY21 DD Rev 1” in Amendment 0002.
Question 30:
Will you provide the listed reference, NOAA Standard Specification AMC-581-1A, Inspection and Preservation of Ground Tackle?
Answer 30:
Question 31:
Would you please provide the listed reference NOAA Standard Specification AMC-505-1B, Valve Overhaul and Test?
Answer 31:
“Missing Refs FY21 DD Rev 1” in Amendment 0002
Question 32:
Will you provide the listed reference 2.2, Engineer’s Cooling Capacity Spreadsheet?
Answer 32:
Question 33:
Will you provide the listed reference NOAA Standard Specification AMC-997-1A, “Drydocking and Routine Drydock Work”?
Answer 33:
Question 34:
Will you provide the listed references 2.2 NF SSDG Installation and Modification package, and 2.3, NF-256-6500974 Engine Exhaust Piping?
Answer 34:
Question 35:
Will you provide the listed reference 2.1, Report and List of MCT Discrepancies compiled by Ship’s Force?
Answer 35:
“Missing Refs FY21 DD Rev 1” in Amendment 0002, Question 36:
Would you please provide the references listed as 2.1.3 - 2.1.9, and 2.1.16 - 2.1.19?
Answer 36:
Question 37:
Can you provide the reference 2.2, NF-###-### Main Deck Crane Installation, and 2.3 General Repair Requirements?
Answer 37:
“Missing Refs FY21 DD Rev 1” in Amendment 0002
Question 38:
With regard to the referenced 52.219-16 for Liquidated Damages associated with failure to make a good faith effort to comply with the subcontracting plan, is there a specified dollar amount separate from the amount listed in the section for FAR 52.211-11
Answer 38:
No
Question 39:
Work Item 3.3 – Anchor Chain Inspection and Preservation and Windlass repairs, is the anchor windlass powered, electrically or hydraulically?
Answer 39:
The windlass is hydraulically driven.
Question 40:
Requesting needed references pertaining to the Bow Thruster Renewal.
Please provide references 2.1.3, 2.1.4, 2.1.5, 2.1.6, 2.1.7, 2.1.8, 2.1.9, 2.1.10, 2.1.16, 2.1.17 & 2.1.18
Answer 40:
“Missing Refs FY21 DD Rev 1” in Amendment 0003.
Question 41:
Section 3.4 Steel Repairs and Modifications
7.7 Insulate main deck bulkhead and interior door at ER access on main deck P-Way in compartment number 1-46-2-E. Are they asking for a price to insulation an existing interior door or are they asking to replace the interior door? Insulating a door would void the rating. If they want a new door what is the rating of the door (B-class, A-0 or A-60), does it need a vision and panic hardware?
Answer 41:
Do not insulate the door in this case.
Question 42:
Item 3.4 Section 7.9 Insulation Renewal – What is the existing type of insulation (3” foil faced, 3” mylar face, 3” canvas faced, unfaced.)? If the type remains unknown we will account for 32 square feet of 3” foil faced mineral wool.
Answer 42:
Use the assumed material for bidding purposes.
Question 43:
Item 3.5 Piping Repairs Section 7.4 & Section 7.5 – Are there any drawings or sketches of the existing piping system where the tie-in is required and a sketch for the newline routing?
Answer 43:
Provided existing drawing for sect. 7.5. No drawing available for sect. 7.4.
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