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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:

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SF30 (continued) 1305M221QNMAN0088 Amendment 0004

A. SOLICITATION 1305M221QNMAN0088 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Reference solicitation Section B, SCHEDULE OF PRICES, page 6 of 60, “Additional Item Requests”, the clause No. for “Additional Temp Services” is corrected to read “CAR Clause 1352.271-86” and the clause No. for “Laydays” is corrected to read “CAR Clause 1352.271-89”.

2. Reference solicitation Section D, “DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS”, Attachment D.1 specification titled “NOAA Ship GORDON GUNTER FY 2022 DRYDOCK REPAIR SPECIFICATION” dated May 2021 (Rev. 1) is deleted and replaced by new Attachment D.1 specification titled “NOAA Ship GORDON GUNTER FY 2022 DRYDOCK REPAIR SPECIFICATION” dated May 2021 (Rev. 2). This specification revision incorporates additions/revisions made to date, including re isions resulting from the Questions and Answers herein, which are indicated by the note “See Specification Rev. 2.”

B. The additional reference documents cited herein are available via Kiteworks Secure File Transfer. These documents were uploaded to Kiteworks on 8/24/21 and 8/27/21 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 3.7- Paragraph 3.7.3.4- What tanks have to be filled for the boundary test?

GU – The boundary testing was called out by ABS. It is NOAA’s understanding that a tank is filled full with adjacent tanks empty to validate integrity. Fluid (assuming city water) can be re-used/transferred to like tanks, Ballast to Ballast, Fuel to Fuel, etc.

2. Item 3.7 -Paragraph 3.7.3.12- Question 2 in Amendment 0002- Does that mean Paragraph 3.7.3.12 has been deleted?

GU – 3.7.3.12 is a carryover from a previous specification and is no longer required. Paragraph

3.7.3.12 is deleted.

3. Item 3.2 - Are the shafts coming out of the vessel? The specifications say to drawn shafts back to remove couplings only. Specifications do not say anything about removing shafts.

GU – No, based on the design of the system. If required, it will be handled via CFR.

4. Item 3.2 - Paragraph 3.2.3.7.1- Can you provide drawings for the rudders and steering.

GU – 562-6233911 – Rudder Stock Bearing Arrangement is provided mailto:Michelle.Blake@noaa.gov

5. Item 3.2 - Paragraph 3.2.3.7.1 #13- 15, should say any corrective actions to be submitted on CFR.

Don’t know how much welding there will be and how much machining will have to accomplished.

GU – For bidding purposes the Contractor shall assume restoration of the spigot to original specification using proper welding procedures and preparations. “For Bidding purposes assume restoration back to original spigot dimensions (0.25” (1/4”)) of material. Provide CFR with actual readings and restoration needed”. Provide CFR with actual readings and restoration needed. Contractor shall submit CFR for this work to document the corrective actions to document to actions. See Specification Rev. 2.

6. Item 3.21 - Amendment 0002 Section A. #1c- Add “10 Barter type deck sockets. Do you have a model number? Never heard of that type of deck socket. Is it electrical or for a tie down?

GU – Typo, the deck sockets shall support Baxter Bolts. It is used to secure equipment only. See Specification Rev. 2.

7. Item 3.6 & Item 3.13 - In regards to work item 3.6, the POC email and phone number listed in the item are not valid. The phone number states it has been disconnected or no longer in service, the email returns saying undeliverable. In regards to work item 3.13, the contact information for N Waller should be n_waller@prodigy.net. The Spec lists it as n.waller@prodigy.net.

GU – The email was a typo. N_waller@prodigy.net is correct. 251-421-7040 is the correct phone.

See Specification Rev. 2.

8. In regards to Work Item 5.5, paragraph 5.5.3.6.1 states to …Provide the services of a Factory Authorized Representative on-site … Please provide the make/model of the generators and/or a factory authorized representative.

GU – Manufacturer: Kato, Model No.: A211630000/5R4274, Type: 21163, Catalog Number: 6P6- 2400, Bearing Number: 012-21202-00, KVA/KW: 600, RPM: 1800, Voltage: 600, Amps: 907. See Specification Rev. 2.

9. Work Item 3.22. In response to Amendment 2, Section C, Question 19, we requested a reference identified as –Tank Weld Ship Check Report and Work Item (Dec 2019). Answer states unless otherwise noted, all documents were provided.

GU – The subject Tank Weld Ship Check Report and Work Item (Dec 2019) was provided with Amendment 2.

10. Item 3.37 - Could not locate the below references called out in 3.37.

• GU-801-001 - NOAA Ship GORDON GUNTER TANK SOUNDING TABLES

• GUIDANCE FOR ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED PART OF LIGHT SHIP

GU – The subject references are provided.

11. Item 5.15 Preservation- Sewage Tank, the specs says the tank number is 4-28-0-W, the drawing has it at 3-25-0-W. can you provide correct tank number or drawing?

GU – The Sewage Tank is 3-25-0-W. See Specification Rev. 2.

12. Item 5.7, 5.8 and 5.16 - The following items are the items concerning me on the Gordon Gunter: 507, 508, and 516. 516 is still under development, and the other two seem to be significantly overlapping.

mailto:n_waller@prodigy.net mailto:n.waller@prodigy.net mailto:N_waller@prodigy.net

GU – Items 5.7 and 5.8 are overlapping. The Government has ordered the subject GFM. The AC Chillers are much longer lead time then the Refrigeration Systems. 5.7 is our ultimate goal and NOAA is monitoring the delivery of the AC Chillers. 5.8 installs the Refrigeration plants since we have confidence they will arrive before the start of the repair period. NOAA will do Items 5.7

5.16 – At the posting the work on the package was still underway. We have since received the entire drawing package and will submit to ABS for review and approval stamp. The drawings going to ABS are provided as guidance to accomplish the modification. 5.16 is related to question 15 below.

13. Item 5.16- Ballast Tank Conversion will not be accomplished during this availability. Please confirm that item 5.16 will not be accomplished and will be deleted? The Port Engineer indicated that the item is still under development.

GU – 5.16 is currently still planned. NOAA received the final pre-ABS approved drawings from Contractor. They are provided with this amendment. The scope of work has not changed and the electrical and electronic drawings are provided to complete the drawing package. Package is submitted to ABS for approval. The ABS stamped package will be provided to the winning contractor.

14. Item 3.33- Door Modifications. Paragraph 3.33.3.4- Damage Control Locker 01-45-3 Door states in paragraph 3.33.3.4.1 test for trueness and that is watertight. This door is not watertight. Please advise.

GU – The door in question 01-45-3 is exposed to the weather and shall hold out water and water spray. The door is weathertight and not watertight. TYPO on the part of NOAA. The item initially ensures the door is sealing properly to hold out water before the work starts. Then the Contractor inserts the bad area of the door, then we re-test to ensure the weathertight integrity is maintained.

See Specification Rev. 2.

15. Paragraph 3.33.3.4.2- Crop out and insert door in way of doubler plate. Need clarification are we to purchase a new door to replace existing?

GU – Repair the door with an insert in way of the deteriorated area at the top.

16. Paragraph 3.33.3.3.1- Install kick out panels. Some of the spaces listed do not match what is on the ship. Please verify that the listed door numbers are correct. Please advise.

GU – The quantity of doors is correct. They are all joiner doors and in some cases the Door Id was listed in lieu of the space or vice-versa.

17. Item 5.9- Marine Growth Prevention Installation- Can I get a copy of reference’s 5.9.1.1 and 5.9.1.2?

GU – The references were provided in Amendment 2.

18. Paragraph 5.9.4.6 states that the new Control Cabinet is GFE but paragraph 5.9.2 does not say its GFE. Please advise.

GU – The Control Cabinet is not Government Furnished. It was a Typo. The new control panel will be provided with the new system. See Specification Rev. 2.

19. Item 3.16 - Item 3.16.1.7 – 6233869 GU – The Reference was provided previously Item 3.3 – 3.3.1.1 – GU-582-02 GU – The Reference is included in the amendment

Item 3.4 – 3.4.1.1 – GU-575-01 GU – The Reference was provided previously Item 3.25 - 3.25(6233801- Part Plan 19-B & Sect 21-C) & 5.12(6629803 – Gen. Arrg. Dwging.) – are these the same fans????

GU – Yes they are the same fans in Frame 67 Fan Room.

20. On item 5.3- Self- Contained A/C Unit, do you have anymore information for paragraphs 5.3.3.1 and 5.3.3.2? Brand, model, anymore information for my material estimator to get pricing for. There is not enough info to get pricing for. Do you have drawings for paragraph 5.3.3.4 on the foundation. Do you have any drawings for the refrigerant lines, condensate drains, and cabling routes for paragraphs

5.3.3.10 through 5.3.3.11. Paragraph 5.3.3.10- How long is the cable run? How many bulkheads will the cable be going through? How many and what type of circuit breakers? Paragraph 5.3.3.11- what type, size and amount of cable will be needed.

GU – The Government provides this additional information on these units. Carrier MBFQ-36 or equal. The systems only service the Pilothouse and are mounted on the exterior of the Pilothouse. The Cable run is from an existing 240 VAC power Panel on the 01 Level in the Passage inside the Lab/Science spaces outside the Server Room. Below is the revised paragraphs in the specification for these units. These are single interior coils units. The BTU is 36000 vice 27000. Oversight on our part. Please note that we have found that individual units must be marine/coastal coated before installation by a qualified firm. The Government was unable to locate any with the marine/coastal coating from the factory.

A source for the units and the required coating is:

JUNEAU MARINE REFRIGERATION & A/C

148 N Hollywood Rd, Houma, LA. 70364, o 985.873.8739, c 985.991.2638, f 985.873.8751 www.juneaumarine.com, laddco@juneaumarine.com, laddcoservices@hotmail.com

5.3.3.2 Provide and install two (2) independent duct less air conditioning heat pump systems, Carrier MBFQ-36 or equal with the following salient features: Outdoor Condenser, Marine Coated Coils, Minimum 36000 BTU rating, 3 wall/bulkhead mini fan coil units, Single 36000 BTU Fan Coil units Minimum BTU break down (18-18-6 BTU) and 208-230 VAC.

5.3.3.7 Install two mini units from each condensing unit for the Pilothouse system such that there is one Port and STBD. Actual location shall be approved by the COR. Fabricate foundation to install the interior units in the same location as the ones removed but recessed into the false overhead.

See Specification Rev. 2.

21. Could you please provide the make/model or manufacturers cut sheet for the fans in items 3.17, 3.25 and 5.12?

GU – Reference GU-512 Centrifugal and Vaneaxial Ventilation Fans (As-Built) is provided to assist.

NOAA does not guaranty that the current fans are the same as originally installed, but meet original operational performance criteria for form, fit and function. See Specification Rev. 2.

22. 3.2.3.7.1, subsection 19, how can the contractor ensure an aggressive sea state during trials, and what WMO sea state would be considered “aggressive”?

GU – Corrected statement. It is an “either/or”. The operation of the rudder will be as aggressive as possible based on the sea state and/or what is the comfort of the crew. See Specification Rev.

2.

23. Please provide the make/model of the deck capstan of item 3.3.

http://www.juneaumarine.com/ mailto:laddco@juneaumarine.com mailto:laddcoservices@hotmail.com

GU – 10 HP Model X-1566M. See Specification Rev. 2.

24. 3.4.4.3, would NOAA accept a testing depth of 250ft in lieu of 500 feet due to geographical and time restrictions?

GU – the government will accept a testing depth less than 500 feet. 250 feet is an acceptable minimum depth. See Specification Rev. 2.

25. 3.5.3.1.6, would NOAA accept the substitution of 316 stainless steel parts for the requested monel?

GU – The Government will not accept 316 stainless as a substitute to Monel in 3.5.3.1.6.

26. Please clarify which quantity of fuel Gordon Gunter intends to store between clauses 3.7.3.3 and

3.7.5.2.

GU – The quantity for bidding purposes is 80000 gallons as noted in 3.7.3.3. 3.7.5.2 is lined out to avoid confusion. See Specification Rev. 2.

27. Please clarify the applicability of reference 3.3.1.1 in item 3.10.

GU – TYPO and not applicable. This is corrected in the Spec Revision 2.

28. Could you please provide a list of diameter and length of flexible hoses in item 3.28.3.4?

GU – There are no flexible hoses visible on the unit. Requirement deleted. See Specification Rev.

2.

29. Please specify the oil in use for replacement in 3.29.4.1

GU – Panolin type hydraulic is recommended by the OEM. Consult with OEM contact provided in Amendment 2 for specific type.

30. 3.30.3.6, can 90-degree pipe elbows be used to replace existing pipe radius bends on the grasp rails?

GU – The grasp rails shall made with radius bends to match.

31. Please verify the number of vibration dampers per engine listed in 5.5.3.4. Bidder believes this number to be incorrect.

GU – The number provided are based on the previous replacement in 2011. If incorrect, NOAA will address with CFR.

32. Is the correct number of anodes in 5.9.5 six or eight?

GU – The correct number is 3 pairs or six (6) total in 3 sea chests. See Specification Rev. 2.

33. Are any sketches or drawings available for the modifications of the mission systems as requested in

5.11? If so, please provide.

GU – The ship is underway at this time; NOAA is attempting to obtain hand sketches to assist.

34. Item 5.7- Need more information on the expansion joints in DWG GU-532-011, Section 22-B & Elevation 19-B. need more information on the flex hoses on the same drawing section 15-A, Plan 11-A and Elevation 19-B.

GU – What information is needed? Note 18 provides characteristics and 514-6629787 Chilled Water Sys Diagram shows the characteristics of the original Aeroquip Hoses. Flexible hoses should be tested to the test pressure of the existing Chilled Water System and meet the current operating pressure of the current system. Expansion Joints – The PROCO Series 230 Specification Sheet is provided for guidance.

35. Item 5.7 - Carver Pumps is saying it’s going to be 1-2 weeks on quote due to the foundries are slow to return material quotes. Please advise.

GU – Contractor shall do their best to assign a cost to this requirement.

D. DUE DATE/TIME FOR RESPONSES: The due date/time of September 1, 2021, 3:00 p.m. local time (Norfolk, VA) is unchanged.

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

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