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SF30 (continued) 1305M221QNMAN0088 Amendment 0002

A. SOLICITATION 1305M221QNMAN0088 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Attachment D.1 specification titled “NOAA Ship GORDON GUNTER FY 2022 DRYDOCK REPAIR SPECIFICATION” dated May 2021 (Rev. 1):

a. Work Item 3.6: Add “For bidding purposes, assume 100 gallons.”

b. Work Item 3.7: Add “Plate thickness below deck is 15.3# plate.”

c. Work Item 3.21: Add “For bidding purposes assume 10 Barter type deck sockets. For bidding purposes assume 7 kick pipes. The decking above the main deck is shown on drawings as 10.2# but ship builder used 12# plate (5/16”). References GU-140-001 and GU-140-002 for the Modifications done to the area during conversion.”

d. Work Item 3.26: Add the following to 3.26.3.4 and 3.26.2.5 “NOAA is awaiting information.” Add the following to 3.26.3.6 “The hole in the bulwark is approximately 3” dia wasted hole.”

e. Work Item 3.27: Add the following to 3.27.3.6.4: The contractor shall determine the length of cabling required. The Garbage Grinder is fed from power panel in Space 2- 94-1, Aft Steering. Alternate sources are space 15 AT Circuit Breakers on the 450 VAC switchboards in the EOS. Contractor must propose an alternated source.

f. Work Item, 3.27: Add the following to 3.27.3.6.5: Contractor type piping suitable for the new grinder. Length and route shall be approved by COR. The size of the SCH 80 is between 2.5” – 4”. Contractor must select properly sized piping for the grinder.

g. Work Item 3.29: Add “OEM USA Rep is ALTEC. The contractor shall contact the OEM if additional information is needed.”

h. Work Item 3.30: Add “For bidding purposes assume the rail from Frame 72 forward to Frame 14 (110 linear feet). The escape scuttle is 23-1/2” flush to the deck with recessed handle.”

i. Work Item 3.31: Add to 3.31.3.4 “Two (2) MCTs are required - one Port and one Starboard on the side of the Pilothouse. The Cable penetration shall be replaced/renewed with one similar to the existing and leaking penetration.”

j. Work Item 3.31: Add to 3.31.3.5.2.1/2/3 “Valves are gate valves.”

k. Work Item 3.31: Add to 3.31.3.5.3: The required wipers are 22” with the KS-13115 controller.”

l. Work Item 5.5: Add the following information: “Engine Model is D398. See pictures for configuration of isolators. The assumption is that the initial testing and data collection will be accomplished at the pier prior to docking the ship. Single engine testing. The post installation testing is to mimic the pre-work conditions.

Each generator is rated for 600KW, 0.8PF. The operating conditions for testing purposes shall be maximum electrical load using ship loads only. In regards to vibration testing, NOAA does not have expertise in this area. The purpose of the testing is to establish a baseline for before and after comparison.”

m. Work Item 5.15: Add the following in regards to the type of TLI probe/float system:

“GEMS Sensor DM28 is currently used in Tank.”

n. Work Item, 3.13: Paragraph 3.13.3.3.2, add “The tubes part of the radiator is 43Hx3Wx 64L. tubes are 0.75” OD. For bidding purposes, assume 66 tubes.”

o. Work Item 3.16, Paragraph 3.16.3.2, add “Consult the OEM for the 2 GFM motors and pumps for suitable commercial mounts and quantity.”

p. Work Item 3.22: 3.22.3.3 is deleted. This requirement is already covered by 3.7.

q. Work Item 3.21: Paragraph 3.21.3.10.5, add “In regards to the fluid type in the hydraulic tank, NOAA typically uses Bio Fluids – DT EXCELL 68.

r. Work Item, 5.1: Paragraph 5.1.3.8.1 add “To clarify, the cable labeled P426 was disconnected and re-routed to the Suez Canal Light in the same space. All other circuit P426 downstream cables, P426A and P426B were left undisturbed. They are to be removed and are short cable runs within the EDG room. NOAA is re-using the old conversion equipment and power panel off the Emergency Switchboard.”

s. Work Item 3.21: Paragraph 3.21.3.9.3., add “to clarify, “etc” refers to any and all material needed to support a fully functioning installation. There are components installed that are not labeled that need to be replaced to restore the space after the insert in installed and removed as part of the interference removals. This may be redundant to 3.21.3.2 statement but implies this is not a complete listing of material that will be new.

t. Work Item 3.6: Paragraph 3.6.3.7, add: “To clarify, post flushing the tank is not filled full. The actual level is determined by the OEM. Manual for self-contained EFFER 110M3 is available in the manual.

u. Work Item 3.5 is deleted.

B. The additional reference documents cited herein are available via Kiteworks Secure File Transfer. These documents were uploaded to Kiteworks on 8.13.21 and emailed to all known interested parties. Additional interested parties that would like a copy of these documents should send an email request to Michelle.Blake@noaa.gov. Ensure you include the RFQ number on your request.

C. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

All questions and responses/clarifications given to date are identified below and, if necessary, have been further addressed in this Amendment and/or Attachments hereto. The following questions and answers are provided for informational purposes only.

1. Item 3.6: Provide oil quantity required.

GU – For bidding purposes assume 100 gallons.

2. Item 3.7: Please provide manhole quantity and sizes per tank.

GU - Specify what paragraph. NOAA deleted paragraph for specific man-hole requirement.

3. Item 3.18: Please provide steel thickness.

GU – Refer to Reference drawing 6233549 for plate thickness. Note: Plate thickness below Main deck is 15.3# plate. For the area in question the Contractor shall refer to Ship’s AS- Built Drawings for the information. The installed plate thickness supersedes the information in the material list for any AS-Built Drawings as the builder may have used thicker plate then the minimum required.

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4. Item 3.21: Provide steel thickness, kick pipe quantity and size, deck sockets quantity and size?

GU – For bidding purposes assume 10 Barter type deck sockets. For bidding purposes assume 7 kick pipes. The decking above the main deck is shown on drawings as 10.2# but ship builder used 12# plate (5/16”). References GU-140-001 and GU-140-002 for the Modifications done to the area during conversion.

5. Item 3.26: Provide further information on bulwark for 3.26.3.4, 3.26.3.5, 3.26.3.6.

GU – 3.26.3.4 – NOAA is awaiting information GU – 3.26.3.5 – NOAA is awaiting information GU – 3.26.3.6 – The hole in the bulwark is approximately 3” dia wasted hole.

6. Item 3.27.1.3: Provide both sketches.

GU – Sketches are at the end of the item

7. Item 3.27.3.6.4: Provide length of cabling.

GU – Contractor to determine cable length, needed. The Garbage Grinder is fed from power panel in Space 2-94-1, Aft Steering. Alternate sources are space 15 AT Circuit Breakers on the 450 VAC switchboards in the EOS. Contractor must propose an alternated source.

8. Item 3.27.3.6.5: Please provide information on drain piping (length and size).

GU – Contractor type piping suitable for the new grinder. Length and route shall be approved by COR. The size of the SCH 80 is between 2.5” – 4”. Contractor must select properly sized piping for the grinder.

9. Item 3.28: Please provide both tech manuals and further information on hoses required.

GU – The technical manual is not available in soft copy. NOAA will attempt to provide excerpts of 3.28.2.2 for guidance. NOAA does not guaranty it can be provided.

10. Item 3.29: Please provide both tech manuals, further information on hoses, and oil type and quantity required.

GU – Manual attached with information. Additional information should be requested from OEM. USA Rep is ALTEC

11. Item 3.30: Provide scuttle sizes and rail length.

GU – For bidding purposes assume the rail from Frame 72 forward to Frame 14 (110 linear feet). The escape scuttle is 23-1/2” flush to the deck with recessed handle.

12. Item 3.31.3.4: Clarify the number of MCTs required for this job.

GU – Two MCT, one Port and one Starboard on the side of the Pilothouse. The Cable penetration shall be replaced/renewed with one similar to the existing and leaking penetration.

13. Item 3.31.3.5.2.1/2/3: Provide valve information.

GU – Gate valves.

14. Item 3.31.3.5.3: Provide information on required wipers.

GU – They are 22” with the KS-13115 controller

15. Item 5.5:

o What is the configuration of the isolators? Verify that the setup has one layer of 8 isolators and not compound two layers. GU – See pictures of isolators o Configuration of the new isolators (replacement of same isolators or placing different isolators)? GU – See pictures of new isolators.

o What is the objective of replacing/changing the isolators? (Noise reduction, overall vibration, or simply replacing old worn out isolators) GU – routine maintenance (10 yrs old) o 3500 series engine: Is it a 3512? GU – D398 o Compare to a standard (CAT standard or ISO 8528-9 standard or something else)?

o Verify that waterborne means at sea not at the dock site. GU – assumption the initial testing and data collection will be done at the pier prior to docking the ship. The post installation testing is to mimic the pre-work conditions.

o What other services will be taking place while in the Yard? GU – All work and services will be done at the yard.

o How many engines need to be tested simultaneously? GU – Single engine testing.

o What operating conditions does the setup need to be tested under? Specify load conditions. GU – the maximum electrical load using ship loads only. Each Generator is rated for 600 KW, 0.8 PF.

o XXXXXX assumes they will be responsible for the vibration testing and witnessing the alignment, and the reporting. GU – a qualified firm for the vibration testing and alignment is required to ensure meeting the specification requirements.

o Frequency range specifications? GU – To establish a baseline.

o Would vertical measurements across the isolators suffice or will we need to measure the vibrations in other directions as well? GU – To establish a base line for before and after comparison. NOAA does not have expertise in this area, collect as much data to compare the installation and any changes to the SSDG. Installation is not to introduce addition stresses to 30 plus year old machines and ensure proper installation and tightness of isolators.

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16. Item 5.7: Provide piping length and valve size and type referenced in DWG 5.7.2.12, 5.7.2.13, and 5.7.2.14.

GU – NOAA cannot provide the lengths of piping. We provided a notional design/layout and material schedule which provides the valve sizes and types.

17. Item 5.15: Provide information on the type of TLI probe/float system.

GU – GEMS Sensor DM28 is currently used in Tank.

18. Is name plate data available for the following work items: 303, 304, 313, 325, 336, 512?

GU – Item 3.3 Capstan have a manual in soft copy. The remaining do not have softcopy manuals or manuals specific to the motors and/or fans. If manuals exist they are in hard copy. For questions on the Main Motor Item 3.13, the SME should be able to assist or give guidance.

19. Please provide the following missing/corrupted Reference Documents:

--NOAA Standard Specification MOC-000-1G, "Temporary Services at Contractor Facilities" --ClearFlo Growth Prevention and Corrosion Mitigation System – Installation and Operation Manual --Ship’s Stern Tube Bearing Wear Down Record --SFLC Standard Specification 6310 – Paint and Coatings --Technical Manual T9581-AH-MMC-010/76727, “Description, Operation, and Maintenance, Anchor Windlass and Capstan” GU –Provided via Kiteworks.

--American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), “Rules for Survey After Construction 2005", Part 7. GU

– Commercially available – Contractor source copy --American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, Section 2/1.13, “Anchor Chains” GU – Commercially available – Contractor source copy --Main Propulsion Motors Technical Manual – hard copy available on ship-Is there a way to obtain a photocopy of this manual? Our electricians are requesting it. GU – not available only copy on ship --MSC Drawing 533-6233869 Fire Main System Arrangement Rev K --110-6233549 Rev K – Structural Module 3 – Frames 34 to 52 (Engine Room Tank Top) – -- 110-6233550 Rev J - Structural Module 5 – Frames 52 to 72 (Motor Room and EOS Void) --Tank Weld Ship Check Report and Work Item (Dec 2019) --Drawing 510-0000372 HVAC Sys ELEM and ISO Wiring Diagram (As-built Class Drawing) GU – Correct file provide as 510-5987282 --USCG MSC Plan Review Guideline GEN-02 Submission of Stability Test (Deadweight Survey or Inclining Experiment) Results - GU – https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our- Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Commercial- Regulations-standards-CG-5PS/Marine-Safety-Center-MSC/Plan-Review-Guides/> --USCG MSC Plan Review Guideline GEN-05 Submission of Stability Test Procedures - GU – https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention- Policy-CG-5P/Commercial-Regulations-standards-CG-5PS/Marine-Safety-Center- MSC/Plan-Review-Guides/> https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Commercial-Regulations-standards-CG-5PS/Marine-Safety-Center-MSC/Plan-Review-Guides/ https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Commercial-Regulations-standards-CG-5PS/Marine-Safety-Center-MSC/Plan-Review-Guides/ https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Commercial-Regulations-standards-CG-5PS/Marine-Safety-Center-MSC/Plan-Review-Guides/ https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Commercial-Regulations-standards-CG-5PS/Marine-Safety-Center-MSC/Plan-Review-Guides/ https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Commercial-Regulations-standards-CG-5PS/Marine-Safety-Center-MSC/Plan-Review-Guides/ https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Commercial-Regulations-standards-CG-5PS/Marine-Safety-Center-MSC/Plan-Review-Guides/

--GU-079-001 Trim and Stability Book --Drawing GU-436-015 – Fire & Smoke Power Connection Drawing

GU – Unless otherwise noted all documents provided. Commercial documents shall be source by the bidder.

20. 3.13.3.3.2 How many cooler tubes are there in the tube sheet?

GU – NOAA does not know the quantity of tubes. We have researched and have determined that the tubes part of the radiator is 43H x 3W x 64L. Tubes are 0.75” OD.

For bidding Contractor shall assume 66 tubes.

21. 3.16.3.2 what is the vibration mount quantity, as well as a size or part #?

GU – Consult the OEM for the 2 GFM motors and pumps for suitable commercial mounts and quantity.

22. Is 3.22.3.3 covered by 3.7?

GU – Duplicate requirement. Removed from 3.22.3.3.

23. What is the fluid type in the hydraulic tank of 3.21.3.10.5?

GU – NOAA typically use Bio Fluids. DT10 EXCELL 68

24. Could you please clarify 5.1.3.8.1 or provide a diagram explaining? This item says both that P426 shall not be disturbed and are to be disconnected and removed.

GU – Cable labeled P426 was disconnected and re-routed to the Suez Canal Light in the same space. All other circuit P426 downstream cables, P426A and P426B were left undisturbed. They are to be removed and are short cable runs within the EDG room. We are re-using the old conversion equipment and power panel off the Emergency Switchboard.

25. Please clarify both the number of fans and the extent of things covered by “etc” in 3.21.3.9.3.

GU – “etc” refers to any and all material needed to support a fully functioning installation.

There are components installed that are not labeled that need to be replaced to restore the space after the insert in installed and removed as part of the interference removals. This may be redundant to 3.21.3.2 statement but implies this is not a complete listing of material that will be new.

26. To what preparation quality is 3.33.3.4.5?

GU – See Quality Assurance for preparation quality.

27. Is a ships geometry file available? If so, please provide to aid in the pricing of the inclining experiment. If no ships geometry file is available, are hull form drawings (that include rudder shape, and size details as well as tank data) or a 3d ships model available in order to generate a geometry file?

GU – File provided for recent change to new stability software. Herbert – ABS is currently transitioning this software on all NOAA vessels with additional years to update software and answer questions.

28. 3.6.3.7‐ following the 100 gallon flush, what is the capacity of the tanks for which the contractor needs to provide replacement?

GU – Post flushing the tank is not filled full. The actual level is determined by the OEM.

Manual for self-contained EFFER 110M3 is available in the manual.

29. 3.11.3.13‐ What is the total number of Halon cylinders and their size?

GU – Refer to the provided Reference for information. Note at some locations there are spare bottles, ER and Motor Room systems.

30. 3.12.3.1.3‐ Is the FRB accompanying the vessel upon arrival?

GU – Yes it will arrive with the vessel.

31. 5.13‐ is the area not prepared with sp‐3 to be washed by the contractor before coatings application?

GU – See REV-1 painting update. If not clear, please ask again.

32. 3.4.3.3‐ To what standard shall the winch be prepared prior to priming?

GU – See REV-1 painting update. If not clear, please ask again.

33. Please provide the nameplate information of both the DESH-5 and COM-7X motors.

GU – Data sheets from the tech manual provided.

34. Please provide the testing weight quantities for the equipment listed in 3.10.3.1.

GU – Not clear what is being asked. Weight handling data plates are on each device. The largest required weight is around 8500 pounds.

35. Altec Service, the only locatable factory authorized service techs for Effer cranes, is unwilling to quote on the crane without express permission from NOAA to release a quote.

Could you please release such authorization in written form, provide the contact information for another OEM service organization, or remove the OEM authorization requirement for service companies?

GU – Matt Svoboda at 816-877-6828, matt.svoboda@altec.com for quoting this item.

36. NOAA’s GU + FY22+ Drydock+ Spec + May_12, page 58, paragraph 3.21.4.1 Second sentence reads, “Note both winches are being overhauled in Items 3.4 and 3.5.” Paragraph 3.5 Sea Valve Overhauls does not address overhauling the COM‐7. What are the requirements for the COM‐7 overhaul?

GU - Specification updated to delete 3.5.

37. Requested Drawings- --3.37.1.5, 3.37.1.6, 3.37.1.7 --5.1.1.1, 5.1.1.2 --5.2.1.1 --5.3.1.1 --5.7.1.1 thru 5.7.1.14

GU – References provided.

D. DUE DATE/TIME FOR RESPONSES: The due date/time of August 20, 2021, 3:00 p.m. local time (Norfolk, VA) is extended to August 25, 2021, 3:00 p.m. local time (Norfolk, VA).

E. Except for the changes stated herein, all else remains unchanged.

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