FAIRWEATHER DD Q and A Amendment 4.xlsx
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This request for quotation (RFQ) solicits bids for drydocking and repair services for the NOAA ship FAIRWEATHER. Key details include:
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The work encompasses drydocking the vessel, conducting hull and machinery inspections, and performing various preservation and repair tasks across multiple systems and compartments as outlined in the performance work statement and technical specifications. Response is required by August 26, 2021.
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The NOAA is seeking bids for services including underwater hull preservation, preservation of various exposed decks and fittings, preservation and repair of machinery systems, piping repairs, structural repairs, electrical repairs, and other miscellaneous tasks. Reference drawings, manuals and inspection reports applicable to the work requirements are available to interested bidders upon request from the contracting contacts provided.
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FA DD Q&A AMENDMENT 4
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| Item | Paragraph | Contractor Inquiry | Government Response | |
| Amendment 1 | Ship check is on Thursday the 19th and Friday the 20th. Bidders questions are due Saturday the 21st. Bids are due Tuesday the 24th. This doesn’t allow the KTR and its subcontractors enough time to review bid question answers from the ship and make necessary revisions to pricing. Request the bid due date be shifted to Thursday 8/26/21. | Granted. See Amendment 4 for details. | ||
| 3.4 | 3.4.1.2 | Inner bulwarks and handrails are still included in the initial scope description (3.4.1.2) of the UW Hull and Freeboard item. Can you send pictures of the regions and surrounding areas of where you would like the inner bulwarks and handrails to be spot preserved? Are all inner bulwarks and handrails expected to be included in the top coat of the freeboard or does the freeboard item only include up to the top of the bulwarks (as specified in 3.4.2.2)? | Contractor should estimate between 10-20% of spot coating is deteriotated areas (pictures not available). Bulwarks and Handrails should be included in the top cot of the freeboard | |
| 3.4 | 3.4.4.14.3 | 3.4.4.14.3 calls for a top coat to the entire freeboard, but 3.4.4.14.1, 3.4.4.14.2 or 3.4.4.14.3 do not explicitly say “entire” freeboard. Are 3.4.4.14.1, 3.4.4.14.2 or 3.4.4.14.3 intended to “spot” or “partial” coats in accordance with 20% spot | ||
| preservation to the UW Hull and Freeboard? | 20% spot coating will suffice | |||
| 3.4 | 3.4.4.15 | 3.4.4.15 specifies to wash the entire hull then apply one full coat to the entire freeboard. The specified coatings are identical to the top coat specified in 3.4.4.14.3. Is the intention of the spec to have two full top coats applied to the freeboard? It is not common practice to wash the hull between coats. Can the wash between said top coats be omitted? | No wash between top coats. Additionally, only one full coat to the freeboard is required | |
| 3.7 | In Amendment #3, Q & A it states that you don’t know how many internal hoses are in each of the (4) four HN-9001 HPUs (Port & Stbd). Because the Contractor doesn’t know, will the replacing the internal hoses in the HPUs be a change order and opening up of the HPU’s and the inspection and the report of the internal hoses be the only requirement in the specification? | Yes; inspection and report will be the scope and replacement will be subject to a change order | ||
| 3.7 | 3.7.3.2 | In paragraph 3.7.3.2, it states to replace the internal flexible hoses in the HN-9001 HPUs (Port & Stbd). Is the contractor to only inspect and write a report on the external flexible hoses on the HN-9001 HPUs (Port & Stbd) for the davits for the No.3, No.4, No.5 and No.6 workboats and replacing the external hoses on these HPUs would be a change order? | No; hoses listed in Table 3-7-1 are due for replacement. The internal hoses are a different subject | |
| 3.14 | 3.14.4.4.8 | Are the boundaries of the plate replacement going to be within | ||
| the galley? | The galley should not be affected by this scope. The expectation is that the the pipes will be removed and a blank insert installed. | |||
| 3.14 | 3.14.4.13 | Since "Kickpipes will be identified during the first week of the availability", will removal and restoration of currently undefined interferences be the subject of a change order? | PE will assess the additional scope as required | |
| 3.16 | 3.16.4.9.7 through 3.16.4.9.10 | is the contractor to inspect and test the existing gangway or are we to only to inspect and test the new gangway in Item 4.3 – | ||
| Gangway Replacement? | Inspection and testing of the new gangway as it is replacing the existing | |||
| 3.16 | 3.16.4.9.5.4 through 3.16.4.9.5.4.3 | is the contractor to inspect and test the existing port and starboard Bridge wing Radial Arm Davits and the existing (4) Upper Assembly Support Structures or is the contractor to only to inspect and test the new Port and Starboard Bridge wing Radial Arm Davits and the new (4) Upper Assembly Support Structures in Item 4.3 – Gangway Replacement? | Inspect and testing of the new P & S radial davits included in 4.3 | |
| 3.18 | 3.18.2.3 | Can NOAA supply Reference FA-RA-162-S6700-23 Rev 2 in | ||
| paragraph 3.18.2.3? | Provided by email | |||
| 3.18 | 3.18.7.18 | Is the Contractor to assume that removing all fairwaters and rope guards as an interference required to be able to do visual inspections and take bearing clearances on all shaft bearings and rudder bearings to accomplish filling out the NAVSEA 9997-1, Docking Report Form required by NOAA and ABS stated in paragraphs 3.18.7.18 and 3.18.7.18.2? | Yes | |
| 3.22 | 3.22.4.1.1 | Specification directs contractor to take 3,600 UT shots. This is either a misprint or an excessive quantity of UT shots for the area. Please verify the quantity of UT shots required for bidding | ||
| purposes. | This requirement is not in item 3.22 as the contractor states. Here's the extract from the work item: 3.22.4.1. The contractor shall provide the services of a certified nondestructive contractor to take UT shots of the deck at the entrance of the boat shop. |
3.22.4.1.1. UT shot grid shall be a 1” x 1” grid over a 5 x 5 sf area.
| 3.24 | 3.24.4.6 | Revised specification states in paragraph 3.24.4.6 to blast davits to an SSPC-10 profile. Then in the last round of questions and answers in Amendment 2, it states in NOAA’s answer that SSPC- 11 is recommended. Are you leaving the type of prepping of the davits to the contractor as long as it meets an SSPC-10 and or an SSPC-11 profile? | SSPC-10 is stated and SSPC-11 may be better suited to prevent sand grit from getting into sensitive equipment areas. However, contractor can use either method. | |
| 3.24 | 3.24.4.6 | What is the percentage amount of prepping required on all (6) six boat davits? Can KTR assume 10% of the surfaces will require spot prepping on each davit? | 20% is recommended | |
| 3.24 | 3.24.4.7.3 | In paragraphs outline in 3.2.4.7 through 3.24.4.7.3, the contractor is to apply (3) three coats of paint to the davit surfaces. Can the KTR assume the first two coats will be 10% spot coats and the third coat is a 100% full coat to each of the (6) six davits? | Spot coating at least around 20% for the first two then full coat | |
| 3.24 | 3.24.4.7.3 | Is the Contractor to include the (4) four HN-9001 HPUs as part of the prepping and painting in this item? | No | |
| 3.25 | 3.25.4.12 | Cable Conduit Box – It appears as though the conduit junction box is welded to the overhead and renewal would require disconnecting and removing all cabling inside. Is it acceptable to refurbish the existing conduit box to a like new watertight conduit? If renewal is required, please provide a photo of the interior of the box. | Refurbishing the box should suffice assuming | |
| 4.1 | 4.1.2.11 | In order to estimate the efforts necessary to perform Pre- Commissioning the contractor needs the referenced Pre- Commissioning Checklist, can the government provide a copy of | ||
| this list? | UPS Solution Pre-Commissioning Checklist is part of the CFOT-8ETKCK-R4-EN-Installation Services Agreement. See pdf page 3, section 4.0 - Assumptions, for more details. This statement is extracted directly from the vendor: The successful performance of the tasks defined in the Statement of Work (SOW) is based on the following key assumptions, which are agreed to by Schneider Electric. |
• The scheduled-on site work time will be discussed and approved between Schneider Electric and the customer.
• Schneider Electric will provide the customer with authorized service personnel to assemble and Start-Up the Single-Phase System.
• The customer will receive an Assembly and Start-Up Task Completion Checklist that will verify the Single-Phase System is assembled and energized according to Schneider Electric standards and specifications.
• Non-standard products purchased through Schneider Electric will require a customized Statement of Work (SOW).
| 4.2 | 4.2.4.6.1 | ABS has no specific test requirement for the installation of new chocks or bulwarks as it is not a class item. As such, they only require a visual inspection of welds. To meet the testing requirement is this specification, is an NDT examination of all new chock and bulwark welds satisfactory? It is not standard marine practice to perform a pull test of this magnitude and as such if one is required please provide a test procedure. | The 100,000 lflbs were the design criteria. The chocks should be installed in accordance with the drawing and a visual inspection is what is required | |
| 4.4 | 4.4.4.2.2.5 | In paragraph 4.4.4.2.2.5, it states to mount new OWS filter to the side of the unit and reconnect piping to the OWS. Can the contractor assume that the OWS filter bolts right onto the OWS and no new foundation is required? Can the contractor assume that the OWS filter comes with the piping to reconnect the OWS filter to the OWS? The drawing (FA-593-002 Rev P1) doesn’t show any detail of the mounting of the OWS filter to the OWS or the piping connecting the OWS filter to the OWS. Can NOAA give us more detail what is needed far as mounting the new OWS filter and the new piping to connect the OWS filter to the OWS? | The OWS filter is shipped loose and can be installed anywhere in the vicinity of the OWS with flexible hoses. Mounting of the filter will be to the deck/fixed grating with bolts or welding, and not directly mounted to the OWS side. Additional framework may be necessary to support the top end of the filter. | |
| 4.4 | 4.4.4.2.2.5 | Is the new OWS filter and its piping to connect the OWS filter to the OWS is part of the Government Furnished Equipment? | The OWS filter is part of the Bilgemaster 200 system and is shipped with the OWS. Hoses connecting from the OWS to the Filter may be to be extended depending on the installation location. | |
| 4.4 | 4.4.4.2.2.5 | In Amendment #3, NOAA states that N2451BM200 – 9913 – LAY020A and N145BM200 – 9913 – PID020A is provided, contractor can’t find where NOAA has provided it. Can NOAA send and provide this information to the Contractor? | Provided via email. | |
| 4.4 | 4.4.4.2.2. | In paragraph 4.4.4.4.2.2, the end of the sentence is not completed. Can NOAA finish the sentence as follows? (new | ||
| cabling from the switch board to the new (WHAT?))? | The new OWS. | |||
| 4.5 | 4.5.4.11 | How many linear feet of normally submerged conduit piping and how many feet of conduit in dry area will need to be inspected? What is the inside diameter of the conduit? | This will have to be addressed when the ship is drydocked. | |
| 7.3 | Does NOAA have any knowledge of asbestos in the exhaust flange gaskets or exhaust pipe insulation or oil cooler insulation? | No known | ||
| 7.3 | Has NOAA had a survey done of areas of asbestos on the ship? | |||
| Can NOAA supply this survey? | Will be provided via email upon request. | |||
| 7.3 | Is the Contractor to assume that all flange gaskets and all insulation on the emergency generator exhaust pipes and all the lube oil cooler insulation blankets is to be replaced? | This requirement will be better defined during the shipcheck with the crew and the PE. | ||
| 7.3 | In Amendment #3, NOAA didn’t supply any photos of the lube oil cooler with its insulation blankets. Can NOAA supply photos of the lube oil cooler showing the insulation blankets that need to | |||
| be replaced? | Available to Ship Check. | |||
| 8.2 | says to assume 60 readings in a 6” x 6” grid over a 10’ wide by | |||
| 1” deep area. The number of readings doesn’t match up with that size area, so we're assuming 1 foot instead of 1 inch deep. We are planning on bidding 60 readings, please confirm this is acceptable. | This is acceptable. | |||
| 8.6 | 8.6.4.7 | Request that NOAA provides a quantifiable way to bid the cleaning and gas freeing of fuel tanks, ballast tanks, cofferdams, voids, sewage tanks, grey water tanks, and potable water tanks. See below list as an example. Upon closing of tanks, are new gaskets and hardware required? | New gaskets but not hardware. | |
| 8.6 | 8.6.4.7 | Request that NOAA provides a quantifiable way to bid the quantity of fuel that will need to be stored off the vessel in order to perform the stability test. | Available to Ship Check. | |
| 8.6 | 8.6.4.7 | Request that NOAA provides a quantifiable way to bid the locating of test weights on the vessel (quantity and estimated locations) as this will greatly impact the required moorage location of the vessel and required crane service. | Available to Ship Check. |
FA DD Q&A AMENDMENT 3
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| Item | Paragraph | Contractor Inquiry | Government Response | |
| N/A | N/A | Section A- SF 1449 and Quote Instructions, Volume II: Price. Is it a requirement to complete line items 19– 24 of SF 1449 for each CLIN item or can the contractor provide a completed Attachment IV – Price Schedule and not include pricing information on the SF 1449? | Completion of Attachment IV- Price Schedule is sufficient. Contractor shall populate the Unit and Extended Price Columns under Section B for each CLIN. | |
| all | 2.2.3 & 2.5.1 | How can the Contractor be held responsible for inspecting the vessel and identifying and providing an allowance for any and all interferences when the Government is not able to provide the Contractor access to the vessel? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can gain a clear picture of interferences | |
| 2.2.5 & 2.2.2.7 | If a technical specification does not include a specific requirement to fulfill an ABS survey requirement, what is the expectation for performance? Does the contractor assume that the ship's crew or its Port Engineer's office will handle required inspections such as Hull opening, main engine inspections, etc.? | |||
| In the past the Fairweather CME has coordinated the mandatory ABS inspections that do not involve contractor participation. Will that continue to be the case? | For the non-ABS approved systems or inspections, the PE and the CME will witness and sign off | |||
| 2.2.20 | Ship’s force available to run machinery only between 0800 - 1500 weekdays. That could impact fuel transfer. | |||
| Will address the hours as needed | ||||
| 3.4 | 3.4.4.3 | 1. In paragraph 3.4.4.3, it states to remove all loose paint which is not tightly adhered to the hull. Can NOAA tell us what percent of the area referenced in 3.4.2.1 the contractor is to allow for? Since there is no ship check, the contractor hasn’t the information to know how much failed paint there is. | Spec calls for up to 20 percent. Shipcheck is granted. | |
| 3.4.4.6.3 | 2. In paragraph 3.4.4.6.3, it is not recommended to use GMA 571 on the Underwater hull painted surfaces. Do you mean to use GMA 571 exclusively on the Freeboard hull surfaces? | Pressure washing/cleaning in acordance with SP-10. | ||
| 3.4.4.7 | 3. In paragraph 3.4.4.7, it states to accomplish additional surface preparation to a total 20% of surfaces in paragraph 3.4.4.7.3. Where is paragraph 3.4.4.7.3 and what surfaces are to have additional surface preparation? | |||
| Of the 20% region of the underwater hull that is to receive surface preparation, what percentage of this 20% region is to be mechanically prepped? Are both SSPC-10 and WJ-2 acceptable for all remaining non-mechanical prep areas? | This paragraph was modified Rev 1.0. SP-10 is accepatble for remaining areas | |||
| 3.4.4.8 | 4. In paragraphs 3.4.4.8, which surfaces is NOAA referring to? | This was corrected on Rev 1.0 | ||
| 5. In paragraph 3.4.4.9, which surfaces is NOAA referring to? | This was corrected on Rev 1.0 | |||
| 6. Is paragraph 3.4.4.13.1 a spot coat of paint to areas that had spot surface preparation done? | This was corrected on Rev 1.0 | |||
| 7. Is paragraph 3.4.4.13.2 a spot coat of paint to areas that had spot surface preparation done? | This was corrected on Rev 1.0 | |||
| 8. Is paragraph 3.4.4.13.3 a spot coat of paint to areas that had spot surface preparation done? | This was corrected on Rev 1.0 | |||
| 3.4.4.13 | Are we correct in our interpretation of the spec that the first two coats (1 coat primer and 1 coat intertuf) to the freeboard areas are to be applied to 20% of the freeboard square footage? If so, what percentage of this 20% is to be mechanically prepped? Can you please send photographs of the inboard bulwarks, cap rails, and handrail areas that are to be included in the spot preservation? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can identify areas of concern | ||
| 9. In paragraph 3.4.4.14, it states to wash the entire hull and then to apply one full of to the entire freeboard surfaces. International Paint does not recommend washing down the surfaces between coats, does NOAA want this to be done? | ||||
| Has a paint system from reference 631-2D been selected for this freeboard region, and if so which one? | This was corrected on Rev 1.0 | |||
| 3.5 | 3.5.4.6.1 | The wind break is constructed of fiberglass which could potentially be damaged by an SP-10 sandblast. May the contractor substitute SP-11 mechanical preparation for sandblasting. | SP-11 can be substituted | |
| Lacking the opportunity to inspect the wind break, can NOAA specify what percentage of the surface area needs to be mechanically prepared (5%, 10%, 20%...) | Around 20% | |||
| 3.6 | Photos shown in the specification are from the top of the stack, please take pictures of the G deck surfaces to be prepped and painted. | |||
| Take pictures of all interferences | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can note interferences at that time | |||
| 3.7 | Are all the fittings on the hydraulic hoses to be steel or stainless steel? | Inside the HPU the fittings can be steel but fiitings on the exterior should be stainless | ||
| How many HN-9001 HPUs are there in total? | 4 in total | |||
| How many internal flexible hoses are there to each HN-9001 HPU? | Once the cover is removed, the number can be verified. | |||
| Can NOAA provide photos of each davit, crane, A Frame, control stations and HPUs showing hoses to replace to show location, interferences, ability to access locations because of not being able to ship check the vessel for bidding purposes? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can note interferences at that time | |||
| Can NOAA supply drawings and Technical Publications on each davit, crane, A Frame, control station and HPUs showing hydraulic hoses that are to be replaced for bidding purposes? | Manuals were provided | |||
| 3.8 | 3.8.4.2 | Need Pictures of all interferences | ||
| Need a detailed list of all interferences | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| Is the intent of this paragraph to crop out and renew a 5' x 5' section of the outbd longitudinal bulkhead? | Report 49702 was provided to show the pitted areas in need of replacement. 25 sq ft was provided to give contractor an estimate for bidding but item will require shipchecking for actual footage | |||
| 3.8.4.3 | Need Pictures of all interferences | |||
| Need a detailed list of all interferences | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| Is the intent of this paragraph to crop out and renew a 5' x 5' hull plating, specifications suggest that the proposed insert is only 3' wide? | Report 49702 was provided to show the pitted areas in need of replacement. 25 sq ft was provided to give contractor an estimate for bidding but item will require shipchecking for actual footage | |||
| 3.8.4.4 | Need Pictures of all interferences | |||
| Need a detailed list of all interferences | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 3.8.4.5 | Need Pictures of all interferences | |||
| Need a detailed list of all interferences | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| Is the attached photo of a double bottom tank top rather than hull plate of bulkhead plating. | The photo only shows the access to the Shaft Alley to give the contractor a picture of where the work will be located | |||
| 3.8.4.7 | Is NOAA providing ABS for inspections | Noaa will be providing only the ABS required inspections i.e. Annuals, major systems, and actual cuts to the hull | ||
| 3.8.6.3 | 3.8.6.3 encourages the contractor to perform a field inspection prior to submitting a bid proposal. How can the Contractor be held responsible for inspecting the vessel and identifying and providing an allowance for any and all interferences when the Government is not able to provide the Contractor access to the vessel? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | ||
| 3.9 | 3.9.5.5.1 | For estimating purposes, How many 2"x2" clad welds are there? |
What are the frame numbers?
| Please provide pictures of each area to be clad welded. | See the UT report that was provided | ||
| 3.9.5.7.1 | Please provide additional pictures. |
Need Pictures of all interferences
| Need a detailed list of all interferences | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| Are we to replace the existing manhole with a new manhole assembly? | This manhole requirement will be revisited during the next shipcheck period | |||
| 3.9.5.8 | Please provide additional pictures. |
Need Pictures of all interferences
| Need a detailed list of all interferences | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| How thick is the concrete? | See the shell plating drawings previously provided | |||
| 3.9.5.9 | Please provide pictures of the two areas that need to be cropped and inserted along with the frame numbers. |
Need Pictures of all interferences
| Need a detailed list of all interferences | See then UT report that was provided | |||
| 3.9.7.4 | 3.9.7.4 encourages the contractor to perform a field inspection prior to submitting a bid proposal. How can the Contractor be held responsible for inspecting the vessel and identifying and providing an allowance for any and all interferences when the Government is not able to provide the Contractor access to the vessel? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | ||
| 3.10 | 3.10.2.2 | Missing Reference FA-S4803-1 Rev3 (Diagram Firemain system) | FA-RA 183/S48-3-2L Arrangement Firemain System | |
| 3.10.2.3 | Missing Reference FA-S4803-2 Rev11 (Arrangement Firemain system) | FA-S4803-5 Rev A Firemain Piping System | ||
| 3.10.4.1 | Need pictures and videos of all firemain piping to be replaced. |
What are the frame numbers for each repair site?
| Need quantity and sizes of the following: 90 degree elbows, 45 degree elbows, tee's, Pipe hangers, offsets, through hull penetrations, flanges, reducers and valves. | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 3.10.4.2 | Need pictures and videos of all interferences> | |||
| Need a detailed list of all interferences. | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 3.10.4.3 | Need pictures of the two international fire connections. | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | ||
| 3.10.5.2 | With the amount of firemain piping needing replaced, will adequate fire protection suffice in lieu of 3.10.5.2 | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | ||
| Is it possible to isolate the repair areas and maintain the system in an operational state during piping replacement? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| Can NOAA provide a fittings list and a list of hull and bulkhead penetrations for the pipe replacements? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 3.10.6.3 | 3.10.6.3 encourages the contractor to perform a field inspection prior to submitting a bid proposal. How can the Contractor be held responsible for inspecting the vessel and identifying and providing an allowance for any and all interferences when the Government is not able to provide the Contractor access to the vessel? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | ||
| 3.11 | Are we correct in our interpretation that replacement of steel plate, if necessary, will be the subject of a change order? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | ||
| 3.12 | Please provide pictures of all areas of non-skid to be renewed. | |||
| Provide pictures and a detailed list of interferences | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 3.13 | The following paragraphs seem to reference one anode, which paragraph is contractor to follow? |
3.13.4.3.2. Anode P Frame 33.5 to P Frame 100
3.13.4.3.3. The Port anode at Frame 33.5 will remain in the same location
Contractor would like photos of location and interferences around where new materials to be installed
| Please provide Pictures, a Rip out Drawing for current system and a Lay out Installation Drawing for the refit | After 3.13.4.2.1 is accomplished, any ambiguity should be cleared up at that time. MD20017 drawing was provided to the contractor | ||
| 3.14 | 3.14.4.2 | Need Pictures of each Port Light inside and outside. |
Please provide a list of all interferences for each portlight What is the size, make and model?
| Are the Port Lights Government furnished? | Port lights are not GFM. Contractor will need to replace in kind from existing | |||
| 3.14.4.2.2 | 3.14.4.2.2 says to Renew in kind but 3.14.4.2.5 states to fit Refurbished port lights. Please clarify. | |||
| What are the frame numbers of each port light? | Replace in kind | |||
| 3.14.4.3 | Provide pictures of the interferences on the interior side of the bulkhead. | Shipcheck will be granted so contractor can view interefences | ||
| 3.14.4.4 | Provide pictures of the underside of the abandoned pipe. |
What are the frame numbers?
| Provide a list of interferences. | Shipcheck will be granted so contractor can view interefences | |||
| What type of floor covering in present? | Poured terrazzo as stated in 3.14.4.8.1 | |||
| What are the under deck interferences, if any? | Shipcheck will be granted so contractor can view interefences | |||
| Do joiner bulkheads and insulation need to be removed and later restored to accomplish repairs? | Not sure which item you are referencing here? However, a shipcheck will be granted and contractor can view interefences at that time | |||
| 3.14.4.5.1.1 | Spec says (Aft of the pin for the gangway). Provide a repair plan of what repairs are needed included materials. |
What are the frame numbers?
Provide pictures detailing the repairs.
| Provide pictures of all interferences and a list of interferences. | Pictures were provided of projected repairs needed | ||
| 3.14.4.5.1.2 | Spec says (Aft side of the bow thruster control box area will need to be repaired). Provide a repair plan of what repairs are needed included materials. |
What are the frame numbers?
Provide pictures detailing the repairs.
| Provide pictures of all interferences and a list of interferences. | Pictures were provided of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer | ||
| 3.14.4.5.1.3 | Spec says (Base of vertical support in corner). Provide a repair plan of what repairs are needed including materials. |
What are the frame numbers?
Provide pictures detailing the repairs.
| Provide pictures of all interferences and a list of interferences. | Pictures were provided of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer | ||
| 3.14.4.5.1.4 | Spec says (Base of vertical support closer to ladder down). Provide a repair plan of what repairs are needed including materials. |
What are the frame numbers?
Provide pictures detailing the repairs.
| Provide pictures of all interferences and a list of interferences. | Pictures were provided of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer | ||
| 3.14.4.5.1.5 | Spec says (Small pin hole in deck below navigation light box). Provide a repair plan of what repairs are needed including materials. |
Provide pictures detailing the repairs.
| Provide pictures of all interferences and a list of interferences. | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interreferences will be clearer | |||
| 3.14.4.5.2 | Provide pictures detailing the repairs needed. | |||
| Provide pictures and a list of all interferences. | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interreferences will be clearer | |||
| 3.14.4.6 | Provide pictures detailing the repairs needed. | |||
| Provide pictures and a list of all interferences. | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interreferences will be clearer | |||
| 4 square feet or 4 lineal feet? | Linear feet | |||
| Is the description correct, photos depict angle frames rather than formed web frame? | The upcoming shipcheck will better define area in question | |||
| 3.14.4.7 | Please provide additional pictures of the exterior and interior. |
What are the frame numbers?
Need Pictures of all interferences
| Need a detailed list of all interferences | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer. | |||
| Are we correct in assuming the repair area starts at the horizontal weld seam contained within the yellow circle? | Circle identifies the area in question | |||
| 3.14.4.8 | Need additional pictures of the proposed insert. |
What are the frame numbers?
Need pictures of the underdeck interferences.
| Does this insert transit through the adjacent bulkheads? If so, please provide pictures and a list of interferences. | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer. | |||
| Are the boundaries of the plate replacement going to be within the galley? | See The General Plans and the contractor can see what boundaries are impacted | |||
| How big will the deck insert be, 12" in diameter? | Shipcheck is granted | |||
| Should we assume that the bulkhead linings will have to be partially removed to perform specified repairs? | That assumption may be correct however a shipcheck is being granted so contractor can be have a clearer picture of interefernces | |||
| 3.14.4.9 | Provide addional pictures of the repair | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer. | ||
| Is this actually a hull penetration rather than a blkhd penetration? | See the applicable drawing previously provided | |||
| Is the hull plate actually 15.3# steel plate rather than 10.2#? | See the applicable drawing previously provided | |||
| Won't ABS be satisfied with an 18" diameter hull plate insert rater than a 4 square foot insert. | Can't speak for ABS but will consult with them | |||
| 3.14.4.9.1 | Provide pictures and a list of interferences. | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer. | ||
| 3.14.4.10 | Provide pictures of the interior side interferences. | |||
| What are the frame numbers? | Interferences need to be shipchecked by the contractor during the granted period | |||
| 3.14.4.11 | How many studs are to be removed? |
How many brackets are to be removed?
How many fwd deck light switches need to be removed?
Is staging required to safely access these repairs?
Are there through hull penetrations that need inserted? If so, please provide pictures and a list of all the interferences.
Proved pictures of each item to be removed along with pictures of any interferences in the interior side.
| If steel is required to be replace, will that be subject to a change order. | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer. Contractor can determine, based on their capabilities, if staging will be required. | ||
| 3.14.4.4.12 | Provide pictures of each outlet that needs removed. |
Provide pictures and a detailed list of all interferences interior and exterior.
Is staging required to safely access these repairs?
| Is the vessels crew dealing with the existing cables? | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer. Contractor can determine, based on their capabilities, if staging will be required. | ||
| 3.14.4.13 | Without knowing where the 10ea kickpipes are located, the contractor cannot account for interferences therefore, will all interferences, coverup and staging will be subject to a change order? |
What size insert is to be estimated for each kick pipe?
| What pound plate is to be used when inserting the 10ea kick pipes? | Kickpipes will be identified during the first week of the availability. | |||
| Can NOAA provide photos of the interior interferences at each kick pipe? | Upon identification of the kickpipes at the star of the availability, contractor can gain a cleared picture of interferences | |||
| 3.14.4.14 | How many frames are to be cropped and renewed? |
How many linear feet of each frame needs renewed?
What size is the flange and web of each frame?
Please proved pictures of each repair.
Please proved pictures of all exterior and interior interferences along with a detailed list of interferences.
| What are the frame numbers of each frame to | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer. | ||
| 3.14.4.15 | How many frames are to be cropped and renewed? |
How many linear feet of each frame needs renewed?
What size is the flange and web of each frame?
Please proved pictures of each repair.
Please proved pictures of all exterior and interior interferences along with a detailed list of interferences.
| What are the frame numbers of each frame to | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer. | ||
| 3.14.4.16 | How many frames are to be cropped and renewed? |
How many linear feet of each frame needs renewed?
What size is the flange and web of each frame?
Please proved pictures of each repair.
Please proved pictures of all exterior and interior interferences along with a detailed list of interferences.
| What are the frame numbers of each frame to | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer. | ||
| 3.14.4.18 | Please provide additional pictures. |
Need Pictures of all interferences Need a detailed list of all interferences
| What frame number is this valve at? | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer. | |||
| Is this actually a hull penetration rather than a blkhd penetration? | See the applicable drawing previously provided | |||
| Is the hull plate actually 15.3# steel plate rather than 10.2#? | See the applicable drawing previously provided | |||
| 3.14.4.19 | Please provide additional pictures. |
Need Pictures of all interferences Need a detailed list of all interferences
| What frame number is this deck drain at? | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer. | ||
| 3.14.4.20 | Please provide additional pictures. |
Need Pictures of all interferences Need a detailed list of all interferences
| What frame number is this deck drain at? | Pictures were provide of projected repairs needed; shipcheck will be granted and contractor can interferences will be clearer. | |||
| 3.14.6.3 | 3.14.6.3 encourages the contractor to perform a field inspection prior to submitting a bid proposal. How can the Contractor be held responsible for inspecting the vessel and identifying and providing an allowance for any and all interferences when the Government is not able to provide the Contractor access to the vessel? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | ||
| 3.15 | 3.15.4.2 | What size is the vent piping? |
What schedule is the vent piping?
Is it seamless?
What type of material is the ball made out of?
Provide addional pictures of the top side and pictures of the under deck side.
| Provide pictures of all interferences and a detailed list. | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | ||
| 3.15.4.3 | Need pictures and videos of all reefer flat piping to be replaced. |
Provide drawing of the reefer flat piping.
What are the frame numbers for each repair site?
| Need quantity and sizes of the following: 90 degree elbows, 45 degree elbows, tee's, Pipe hangers, offsets, through hull penetrations, flanges, reducers and valves. | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 3.15.4.3. | Can NOAA provide a fittings list and a list of hull and bulkhead penetrations for the pipe replacements? | Contractor can compile list upon completion of shipcheck which has been granted | ||
| 3.15.4.4 | Need pictures and videos of all interferences> | |||
| Need a detailed list of all interferences. | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 3.15.4.5 | Need pictures where piping penetrates the bulkhead on both sides. | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | ||
| 3.15.6.3 | 3.15.6.3 encourages the contractor to perform a field inspection prior to submitting a bid proposal. How can the Contractor be held responsible for inspecting the vessel and identifying and providing an allowance for any and all interferences when the Government is not able to provide the Contractor access to the vessel? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | ||
| 3.16 | 1. On the 3.16 title, is the word "Lighting" supposed to be Lifting? | See revised work item | ||
| 2. Can NOAA provide photos of each davit, crane, A Frame, J Frame, bridge wing gangway arm davit, gangway, control stations and HPUs showing locations, areas of inspections, interferences, ability to access locations because of not being able to ship check the vessel for bidding purposes? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 3. Can NOAA supply drawings and Technical Publications on each davit, crane, A Frame, J-Frame, bridge wing gangway arm davit, control stations and HPUs that are listed in the specifications under references for bidding purposes? | All manuals were provided on previous Q&A period | |||
| 3.18 | 3.18.7.18.2 | Specifications refer to "inspections" of the rudder and shaft bearings, but do not instruct the contractor to remove shaft rope guards and fairwaters to accomplish inspections. Could NOAA elaborate that "shaft rope guards and fairwaters are to be removed, and shaft bearing clearances are to be taken and recorded in accordance with NAVSEA 9997-1, following NOAA and ABS acceptance, rope guards and fairwaters are to be reinstalled". | Please be specific in what you are proposing to fulfill your requirements to the government. | |
| 3.18.6.1 | The specification requires the drydock to be certified by a Naval Architect within twelve months of the drydocking evolution. | |||
| The USCG's program for certifying drydocks operates on a two year inspection cycle. If the contractor's facility proposes using a drydock that meets or exceeds the USCG's requirements for drydocking a vessel (SFLC Std Spec 8634, 2020) would that satisfy the requirements? | Yes, using the USCG's requirement sh0uld satisfy | |||
| 3.19 | N/A | |||
| 3.20 | 1. Can NOAA supply the Ingersoll-Rand UP6-25 Operational and Maintenance Manual under References for bidding purposes? | Previously answered that this could be found on Ingersoll Rand's website; however, it is being provided | ||
| 2. Can NOAA provide photos of each air compressor and air dryer showing locations, areas of servicing, interferences, ability to access locations because of not being able to ship check the vessel for bidding purposes? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 3.21 | 1. Can NOAA supply photos of the Port Main Engine Coupling area showing location, interferences, ability to access locations because of not being able to ship check the vessel for bidding purposes? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | ||
| 3.22 | 3.22.4.4.3 | Without knowing where the two inserts are located, the contractor cannot account for interferences therefore, will all interferences, coverup and staging will be subject to a change order? |
Provide addional pictures of the area.
| Work item calls for a UT inspection to be performed to identify areas needing replacement. Pictures provided are proposed areas requiring replacement | |||
| 3.22.6.3 | 3.22.6.3 encourages the contractor to perform a field inspection prior to submitting a bid proposal. How can the Contractor be held responsible for inspecting the vessel and identifying and providing an allowance for any and all interferences when the Government is not able to provide the Contractor access to the vessel? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |
| What are the frame numbers relating to the location of the deck inserts? | Work item calls for a UT inspection to be performed to identify areas needing replacement. Pictures provided are proposed areas requiring replacement | ||
| 3.23 | 3.23.4.1 | For estimating purposes, how many sqft of deck prep is there? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer idea of amount of square footage |
| 3.23.4.5 | Without knowing where the two inserts are located, the contractor cannot account for interferences therefore, will all interferences, coverup and staging will be subject to a change order? |
Provide addional pictures of the area.
| What are the frame numbers for these repairs? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 3.23.6.3 | 3.23.6.3 encourages the contractor to perform a field inspection prior to submitting a bid proposal. How can the Contractor be held responsible for inspecting the vessel and identifying and providing an allowance for any and all interferences when the Government is not able to provide the Contractor access to the vessel? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | ||
| 3.24 | 1. In paragraph 3.24.1.2.2.1. Welin Lambin Type TWPIV 9.0A Davit (2port/2 stbd), Is NOAA referencing to the (4) four Vest Davits and not Welin Lambin? | Vestdavit davits are installed on the ship | ||
| 2. Can NOAA provide photos of each davit showing locations, areas of protection needed and inspections, interferences, ability to access locations because of not being able to ship check the vessel for bidding purposes? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 3. Can NOAA supply drawings and Technical Publications on each davit that are listed in the specifications under references for bidding purposes? | Manuals were provided during the last round of references submitted | |||
| 4. Is there only going to be (2) two boats to be dealt with and not (6) six boats for each of the (6) six davits called out for in the specifications? | The assumption is that all of the boats will be stored prior to drydocking | |||
| 5. On paragraph 3.24.4.6, it states to blast davits to an SSPC-11 profile. SSPC-11 is a mechanical power tool to bare metal. SSPC-6 is a commercial sand blast and a SSPC-10 is a sand blast to near white metal. Can NOAA clarify the intent of the preparation? | SSPC-11 is recommended; If any other method is suggested for use, how does the contractor intend to contain the grit/sand? | |||
| 6. Normally when sandblasting of davits is accomplished, disassembly of the davits is required to protect sensitive areas and be able to prepare and paint all areas of the davit needed to prevent rusting of areas not able to reach when davits are assembled. IF NOAA is not requiring the davits to be disassembled for sandblasting and painting, you must know 100% of the areas on the davit won’t be able to be properly prepped and painted. Is this NOAAs intention? | For those areas that are hard to reach, the assumption is that the contractor will dissamble in that area and accomplish prservation and reassemble. | |||
| 3.25 | 3.25.2.4 | Missing Reference PPI NBR 63421-006H (Rev 04), Please Provide | Deleted | |
| 3.25.4.1-3.25.4.9 | Is it NOAA's intention to repair the patched area around the existing protruding pipes in the picture only? Or remove and install all new decking in the entire Fwd Oceanographic Lab (D-07-102) | |||
| The installation material identified in 3.25.4.1 thru 3.25.4.9 is not Mil-D-3134J as 3.25.2.8 identifies. | Only the area in question | |||
| 4.1 | Reference in 4.1.2.11 pre commissioning check list is not available. Contractor cannot start work item until list is complete and reviewed by the owner per 4.1.4.26. Please provide Pre commissioning check list. | Statement is somewhat incorrect but the Pre-Commissioning checklist will be provided hopefully prior to the start of the availability | ||
| 4.2 | 4.2.4.10 | Provide pictures and a detailed list of all interferences for each insert, frame stiffener, deck drain mods, bulwark mod, and mooring chocks relocation. | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor will gain a clearer picture of interferences | |
| 4.2.3.1. | Who is the manufacturer/supplier of the NOAA specified Panama Chocks ? | Called out in the drawing provided, FA-582-001 Bulwark Renewal and Chock Installation | ||
| 4.2.4.6 | Provide a detailed procedure on how to test the 6ea new mooring chocks. | Wii revisit requirements and provide at a later date | ||
| 4.2.6.2 | The spec in multiple sections references 4.2.2.1.2, but 4.2.6.2 states that 4.2.2.1.2 does not represent the as-found location of all the chocks nor the number of chocks. Is the Contractor to bid reference 4.2.2.1.2? If the quantity of chocks and location of chocks are not represented correctly on ref. 4.2.2.1.2 will that be subject to a change order? | No, the contractor should shipcheck this item for actual condition found | ||
| 4.2.6.5 | 4.2.6.5 encourages the contractor to perform a field inspection prior to submitting a bid proposal. How can the Contractor be held responsible for inspecting the vessel and identifying and providing an allowance for any and all interferences when the Government is not able to provide the Contractor access to the vessel? | Shipcheck will be granted | ||
| Can NOAA provide photos of the below deck interior interferences for each chock? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 4.3 | 4.3.1.1 | Provide photos of the topside and bottom sides of G deck and E deck. | ||
| Provide a detailed list of interferences | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 4.3.6.10 | 4.3.6.10 encourages the contractor to perform a field inspection prior to submitting a bid proposal. How can the Contractor be held responsible for inspecting the vessel and identifying and providing an allowance for any and all interferences when the Government is not able to provide the Contractor access to the vessel? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | ||
| Can NOAA provide photos of the below deck interferences? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| Can NOAA provide photos of the existing gangway installations? | Pictures can be provided after the next inport period | |||
| 4.4 | 1. Can NOAA supply photos of the existing Oily Water Separator and components and area showing locations, piping, interferences, insulation, electrical, foundations that are to be removed and that are listed in paragraphs 4.4.1.2 through 4.4.1.2.5 because of not being able to ship check the vessel for bidding purposes? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | ||
| 2. Can NOAA supply photos of the existing location where the new foundation and the new ELWA Water Heating Unit is to be installed to show interferences because of not being able to ship check the vessel for bidding purposes? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 3. Can NOAA supply Photos of the new Oily Water Separator and the new Water Heating Unit? | See N2451BM200_9913_LAY020A is provided | |||
| 4. Can NOAA supply the manuals for the new oily water separator and the new water heating unit to show dimensions, weights, hook up points for electrical, mounting, piping, electrical requirements for each of the components? | Manuals will be supplied with the equipment. However, N2451BM200_9913_LAY020A is provided | |||
| 5. Can NOAA supply photos of where the new oily water separator and the new water heater is to be hooked up to the switchboard and the power panel 421? | N145BM200_9913_PID020A is provided | |||
| 6. Is the contractor to supply and install new circuit breakers in the switchboard and power panel 421? | All GFM material was identified on work item; any additional material is the responsibility of the contractor | |||
| 4.4 | 4.4.7.3 | This paragraph has the contractor supplyine 1 year of sapre parts and maintenance items.The manufacturer has informed us that 1 year of spare parts and maintenance items was included with their contract when NOAA purchased the Oily Water Separator. Do you want us to include the spare parts as indicated in the specification? | See revised WI. | |
| 4.5 | 4.5.4.11 | How many linear feet of normally submerged conduit piping and how many feet of conduit in dry area will need to be inspected? | ||
| What is the inside diameter of the conduit? | This item will require shipchecking once ship is in drydock | |||
| Please name the number and size of the following anodes | Requires further research; answer forthcoming | |||
| 4.5.4.30 | Please see the attached email from the OEM Kongsberg regarding the SAT plan and provide detail on how to advise the OEM for bid preparation. | See revised WI. | ||
| 7.1 | Please provide pictures | |||
| Please provide pictures and a detailed list of interferences | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences | |||
| 7.2 | What brand of doors are these? | See image provided in Amendment 3 | ||
| Does NOAA have a contact that has performed specified repairs previously. | No historical information could be found or obtained from prior repairs | |||
| Can NOAA provide photos and name plate data for the doors | See image provided in Amendment 3 | |||
| 7.3 | 1. Can NOAA supply a drawing showing the Emergency Generator Exhaust System? | Researching drawings and will provide if avaialable | ||
| 2. Can NOAA supply photos of the complete Emergency Generator Exhaust system which would include interferences, exhaust insulation blanks, access for entire exhaust system? | Shipcheck will be granted and contractor can get a clearer picture of interferences |
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