Amendment 001 Q and A.xlsx
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This document contains questions and answers related to a solicitation for FY 24 NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson drydock repairs. The solicitation seeks repair and maintenance services including hull preservation, pipe repairs, life raft inspection, bridge equipment replacement, and accommodation updates. It involves work items such as underwater body preservation using standard specification 00 63 11_00, steel inspection and repairs, preservation of various areas and components, and electrical, HVAC and science equipment maintenance or replacement. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the contracting agency seeking these services for its vessel Oscar Dyson through a planned drydock period.
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| Work | ||||
| Item | Paragraph | Contractor Inquiry | Government Response | |
| 2.0 General Requirements | Please clarify the order of precedence between: a) General Requirements 2.0 b) Other work items in work specifications c) NOAA Standard Items d) Othe first tier references e) second tier references | The work items are the specification. The General Requirements apply to all work items. All other referneces as per the work item referenceing them. | ||
| 2.0 General Requirements | Could NOAA add page numbers to the specifications? | Added | ||
| 3.2 Dry Docking | Reference (c) Presumably include the size shape and number of hull anodes to be replaced has not been included. Please provide this reference? | Paragraph 3.2.4.c. has been updated to read "anodes as per Reference (b) revision six." |
Reference (b) "Docking Drawing" is the correct reference for size shape and number of hull anodes, previoulsy provided.
| 3.3 Tank Testing | 5.a | Paragraph 5.a specifies a 2 PSI air test. Standard item 00 10 01 02 ABS Load line, paragraph 3.4.2, labled Work item 103 Load Line Survey requires a hydrostatic tes. Please provid clarification. | Air test and hydro are separate things. Hydo testing for ABS loadline requirements. Air test is QA that the hatch does not leak. | ||
| 3.4 Propulsion Line Shaft Inspection - Withdrawal | Please provide reference DWG SKF Drawing 25616 Rev 09: Ovako Couplings AB | Provided | |||
| 3.4 Propulsion Line Shaft Inspection - Withdrawal | Please provide reference ABS Special Periodical Survey – Tail Shaft Checklist for the Oscar Dyson | Provided | |||
| 3.4 Propulsion Line Shaft Inspection - Withdrawal | 4.q.5, 4.q.6, & 4.q.7 | Paragraph 4.q.5 directs the yard to install "new forward and aft shaft sleeves (ref(a) sheet 3 PC 2 & 3). Additionally 4.q.6 & 4.q.7 directs the yard to measure the outside diameters and perform PT inspection of the sleeves and report results including any defects. Renewal of the sleeves will require subcontract casting, machining, and shafting work, each with substantial lead times which may jeopardize the anticipated performance period. Question: Is it the intent of the specification to renew the shaft sleeves? | Yes, the government's intent is to renew the sleeves. | ||
| 3.7 Sea Valve Overhaul | 4.c | Could NOAA provide a sketch and/or a photograph of the sea chest pipe modification described in "4.c"? | Provided - OD-256- Main SW Cooling rewarming line port side mod sketch | ||
| 3.8 Gauge Calibration | Reference b lists sixty four (64) gauges, is the contractor to inspect all 64 listed gauges or a selection of "approximately 50 gauges"? Reference "C" is not provided which the work specification directs the contractor to perform to. Reference "B" contains only an even year list of inspections. | Provided | |||
| 3.10 Underwater Body Preservation | 2.3.28.6 ‘General Requirements & 3.16 paragraph "I" | The government provided two vastly different reference documents titled 00 63 11_0. One directs the contractor to perform using 630-1 for guidance yet also has instructions regarding a full maintenance coating system and specific paint systems. The other has a title of "630-1" on its first page. In addition the government has included DY-631-04 which provides a paint system specifically for the Dyson which differs from the other references. Please provide clarity of which reference to use. | Document titled 00 63 11_00 “Underwater body preservation” is the reference for this Item. | ||
| 3.10 Underwater Body Preservation | Reference 630-1 | Reference USCG SFLC 6310. paragraph 3.3 requires a preservation plan. This is included in reference 00 63 11_0. 3. paragraph 3.4.1 which directs the contractor to apply coatings using USCG Appendix for Cutters. Reference 00 63 11_0 provides a different coating System. Paragraphs 3.9 through 3.11.2 requires tests and notifications that differ from the reference 00 63 11 0. Please provide clarity of which reference to use. | Document titled 00 63 11_00 “Underwater body preservation” is the reference for this Item. | ||
| 3.10 Underwater Body Preservation | Reference (00-63-11-00) specifies: "Two spot coats of AC, 5-6 mil DFT to SP10 surfaces, One spot coat of AF 5-6 mil DFT to SP 10 surfaces, Two full coats of AF 5-6 mil", the second reference (DY-631-FF04 ) specifies "Two full coats of AC all surfaces Three full coats of AF all surfaces". Which reference is to be followed? | DY-631-FF04 is on indication of what has been done to the vessel in the past. IE what is currently on the vessel and is in no way intended to provide direction to the contractor. | |||
| 3.10 Underwater Body Preservation | Reference (00-63-11-00) specifies SP-7 sweep blast 100 square meters, a second reference (DY-631-FF04 ) specifies SP-7 sweep blast "all remaining areas". Which reference is to be followed? | DY-631-FF04 is on indication of what has been done to the vessel in the past. IE what is currently on the vessel and is in no way intended to provide direction to the contractor. | |||
| 3.10 Underwater Body Preservation | 4.b | Please provide a detailed description of repairs required to the forward and aft fiberglass blister fairings. | There is a hole in the fiberglass, which needs to be fixed. | ||
| 3.10 Underwater Body Preservation | Contractor recommends that NOAA provide a single document that clearly: a) Defines the surfaces to be prepared, b) The standard of preparation to the surfaces and if there are to be two standards, a provision by percentage for each standard, c) A coating system for the prepared surfaces including product, thickness and number of each coat, full or partial, and d) expected quality assurance documentation. | Please read the work specification thoroughly. The work specification requires that the underwater body shall have a"maintenance system" as per b. | NOAA Standard Specification 00 63 11_00 “Underwater body preservation”. There are no other documents in this item. | ||
| 3.11 Hull Protection Anodes | Does this item take precedence over the description included in 3.2 c replacing all existing anodes with aluminum anodes? | No these are different systems. | |||
| 3.11 Hull Protection Anodes | The GFM list states a total of two (2) copper, and two (2) iron anodes will be provided. The work specification directs the contractor to renew only the copper anodes in the P/S sea chests and bow thruster sea chest. Can the contractor assume that only the 2 copper anodes are being renewed in this work item? Will the renewal of the iron anodes be the subject of a change order? | Removed "and bow thruster compartment" from Para 3.11.4.b.5. | |||
| 3.11 Hull Protection Anodes | Is the preservation of the flanges be required or will this be the subject of a change order? | This item does not speak to preservation. | |||
| 3.11 Hull Protection Anodes | Please provide NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson manual DY-633-139 Cathelco Anitfouling System. | Provided | |||
| 3.13 Life Raft Annual Inspection | 3.13.6.b | Please provide technical descriptions of the life rafts to be tested and the date of their last inspection. | Life rafts are Survitec (Elliot) PN Z31029S Polar 20 Person SOLAS A pac. They have not been inspected before. Paragraph 3.13.6.b is updated. | ||
| 3.15 Steel/ Hull Inspection Repairs | There is no mention of interference removal and restoration. Is the contractor accurate to assume that interferences, if any will be the subject of a change order? | Contractor is required to remove and reinstall interferences, for this work. | |||
| 3.16 Centerboard Overhaul | Please provide the following drawings: NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson, drawing DY-461-FE89 “Mission Scientific block wiring diagram” and NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson, drawing DY-100-FH68 “BERP WERP key plan and details”. | Provided | |||
| 3.18 Cableway, Electrical, & Multi Cable Transit (MCT) Maintenance | Is our interpretation of the work specifications in paragraphs (4.a.1.-4.), correct that the single cable penetrations are each kick pipes fitted with packing glands. | Yes each single cable penetration is fitted with a threaded on packing gland. | |||
| 3.18 Cableway, Electrical, & Multi Cable Transit (MCT) Maintenance | Do the new kick pipes replacing existing kick pipes or, are these in addition to the existing kick pipes? | Replacement of exsisting | |||
| 3.19 Pipe Repairs | 4.b | Will the repairs required be accessible for inspection during the ship check? If not can a sketch and/or photos be provided depicting intended repairs? | Accessible during the ship check | ||
| 3.19 Pipe Repairs | 4.c | Will the repairs required be accessible for inspection during the ship check? If not can a sketch and/or photos be provided depicting intended repairs? | Accessible during the ship check | ||
| 3.19 Pipe Repairs | 4.d | Will the repairs required be accessible for inspection during the ship check? If not can a sketch and/or photos be provided depicting intended repairs? | Accessible during the ship check | ||
| 3.19 Pipe Repairs | 4.e | Will the repairs required be accessible for inspection during the ship check? If not can a sketch and/or photos be provided depicting intended repairs? | Accessible during the ship check | ||
| 3.20 Free Board Preservation | Is this item correctly referenced as item 109 Maintenance? | Yes - Reference 00 631 2_00 Freeboard Preservation Document does have the title Work Item 109 Freeboard Preservation | |||
| 3.21 Preservation General | 4.a 1-6 | Is the contractor correct to assume that NOAA intends for spot coating paint removal to be accomplished by mechanical preparation to an SP-15 standard? | NOAA intends that the areas specified are per Para 3.21.4.a. 2. | "Provide preparation of areas to be coated to bare steel with a 2-3 mil (50-75 microns) Profile." Use the standard that will achieve that defined result. | |
| 3.21 Preservation General | 4.a.7 | Is the contractor correct to assume that NOAA intends for spot coating paint removal to be accomplished by mechanical preparation to an SP-15 standard and limited to areas of active corrosion? Is spot coating of the prepared surfaces NOAA's intention? | NOAA intends that the areas specified are per Para 3.21.4.a. 2. | "Provide preparation of areas to be coated to bare steel with a 2-3 mil (50-75 microns) Profile." Use the standard that will achieve that defined result. | |
| 3.21 Preservation General | 4.a.5 | Please provide the unnamed reference: 2.1.2 | This is a General Reference: | ||
| 2.1.2 | NOAA Standard Specification 00 63 01_00, “Preservation of Ship Structures” |
Previously provided
| 3.21 Preservation General | 4.b.8 | Please provide the unnamed reference: 2.1.2 and 2.1.10 | 2.1.2 | NOAA Standard Specification 00 63 01_00, “Preservation of Ship Structures” | |
| 2.1.10 | NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson drawing, DY‐631‐FF04 “Paint Schedule” - Provided | ||||
| 3.22 Pump Maintenance | 4.a.3 | A search of reference "a" finds pumps 1, 2, 4 and 5. The manual does not identify a pump called "Bilge/Ballast/Fire", different from "Ballast/Bilge/Fire". Please identify. | The Fire pump, the Bilge/ballast/fire pump, and the pump identified as the ballast/bilge/fire pump are all the same make and model. | ||
| 3.23 Weather Tight Closures | Are the new GFE doors to be delivered 100% coated? Are parts in 4.b.5 part of the GFE package? | No they are not delivered coated. |
Added Paragraph 3.23.4.b.7. Provide 100% coating system for new doors.
| 3.24 Science Stores ET Cage | 2.a | Provide reference 2.a Cage Sketch | Provided |
| 3.25 Deck Equipment | Please provide any construction drawings for the trawl ramp door and swinging bulwark doors | DY-624-02 Trawl Ramp Door manual is provided | |
| 3.26 HVAC Duct Cleaning | 2.a | Reference package does not include 00 52 21_00. It does include 00 51 22_00. The written title on the document is "Work Item 106 Vent Duct Cleaning". Should this document be substituted? | Standard specification 00 51 21_01 was provided and it does have the title 106 Vent Duct Cleaning in the document. |
| 3.27 A-Frame Overhauls | 2 | Please provide the following references: NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson, manual DY-591-03 “Aft A-Frame” | Provided |
| 3.28 Bridge System Updates | 3.a & 3.b | Please provide the make and model of GFM loud hailer and Horn. | Kalenberg - Model Z-320-SC Self Contained Air Horn |
Furuno - LH 5000
3.28 Bridge System Updates 4.e & 4.f Please provide the make and model of the ship's radar's and GMDSS radio.
Furuno - FAR2827 X-band, FAR2837S S-Band
| 3.29 Freezer Chiller Shelving | 2.a | Please provide reference drawing NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson drawing freezer chiller shelving. | Provided |
| 4.2 Furuno FE800 Sounder IMO Sounder Upgrade | 2 | Please provide reference manual FE800 Installation Manual and Specification item 10105 Preservation of Underwater Body. | FE800 Installation Manual has been provided. |
Update Item 4.2.2.g Reference to 00 63 11_00 Underwater Body Preservation
| 4.3 ECDIS Chart Table | 6.3 | Are the reference drawings available in CAD for the revision? | They will be available in CAD after award. |
| 4.4 Accomodations Update | 3.a | Are furniture foundations to be provided as GFM, and what material will these be made of? How are the foundations attached to the deck? |
There is a discrepancy between the GFM List, CAR 1352.245-70 and Referenced Drawing 2.a. Please clarify:
Desks B-2A-8: 47 vs 42 Lockers B-3B-13: 46 vs 42 The foundations are aluminum and they are screwed down to the deck.
46 lockers 43 secretary desk 4 flat top desks CAR Clause 1352.245-70 Government Furnished Property has been updated.
| 4.4 Accomodations Update | Is there underlayment on the decks or is the carpeting glued directly to the deck? | There is some leveling compound, but this is mostly glued to the deck. |
| 4.5 Bridge Wiper Replacement | How many wiper assemblies are to be replaced? | 28 coming out 18 going in |
| 4.5 Bridge Wiper Replacement | Please provide the reference material for the new GFM and how the old system is to interface with the new system. | Old system is completely removed. |
Window sketch, Type C 1000, and Type C 8200 install manuals are provided.
| 4.5 Bridge Wiper Replacement | The GFM list provided with the RFQ states that the new GFM is a Wynn Type C, which agrees with general note 6.a. The referenced technical manual is a for a Seawiper MKIII. Who is the manufacturer of the wipers? | Wynn Marine | |
| 4.5 Bridge Wiper Replacement | Please provide a packing list of GFM components. | Provided | |
| 6.1 Radio System Update | 4.b | Please clarify what is to be performed: Provide and install a leaky feeder antenna cable to connect to the bow thruster motor space, transducer room, domestic equipment room, the auxillary machinery room, the lower main machinery room, the oceanographic winch room, and the trawl winch room. | Provide and install 500 ft of - Cable, Digital Leaky Feeder, Radiating, black, 1/2, 50 5.25 2,625.00 ohm, or equal. Paragraph 6.1.6.b has been added. |
| 6.1 Radio System Update | Please provide reference NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson drawing Radio Repeater Sketch | Provided | |
| 6.2 Dial Telephone & Public Address/ General Alarm Systems Upgrade | Provide the following references: |
a. NOAA Drawing FE58 Interior Communication Block Wiring Diagram.
b. NOAA Drawing DY-085-FA02 General Arrangements.
c. 8010-100-DY_Rx HMC ICP INSTALLATION DIAGRAM.
d. NOAA OSCAR DYSON ICP System Datasheets.
e. NOAA OSCAR DYSON HMC ICP Installation details.
| g. PA & General Alarm Systems Sound Level | Work Item 6.2 Dial Telephone & Public Address/ General Alarm Systems Upgrade has been removed from the Dry Dock Repairs Work Specification. | ||
| Contractor requests the addition of Alaska to the CAR Clause 1352.246-70 Place of Acceptance (APR 2010). Please confirm whether Alaska will be added as a Place of Acceptance. | Alaska will not be added as a Place of Acceptance under CAR Clause 1352.246-70 Place of Acceptance. |
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