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SF30 (continued) 1305M224Q0313 Amendment 0001

SOLICITATION 1305M224Q0313 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

A. Solicitation Attachment IV – Price Schedule: This document has been revised to add a line item for all pricing relative to the “GENERAL REQUIREMENTS” section of the specification.

Solicitation Attachment IV – Price Schedule (Revision 1) is attached to this Amendment.

B. The additional reference documents cited herein are available via Kiteworks Secure File Transfer. These documents were uploaded to Kiteworks on 8/30/24 and 9/11/24 and subsequently 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. MISSING REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: Several reference documents were noted as missing from the original solicitation posting.

ANSWER: Several reference documents were noted as missing from the original solicitation publication. To clarify, many of the references noted as missing were posted but do not have the exact same electronic filename as referenced in the specification; however, pertinent numbering and terminology is present to locate them. Additional reference documents noted as missing from the original solicitation publication were uploaded to Kiteworks and emailed to all known interested parties on 8/30/24. The following additional information is provided:

-Item 3.11.1.3, KATO 85E012 was provided along with KATO 92956 Manual.

-Item 3.21.1.2, The current list provided pends revisions; however, the specification provides sufficient information for bidding purposes.

-Items 3.24.1.2, 3.24.1.3 and 3.24.1.4 require the services of an OEM (Caterpillar) authorized service agent. The OEM is the source for these manuals.

-Item 3.28.1.3 requires the services of an OEM (Carrier) authorized service agent. The OEM is the source for this manual. A hard copy is available on board the ship for use by the awardee.

-Item 3.30.1.2, Dwg. 561-1887160 may not be available electronically; however, additional drawings 5987301, 1978049 and 1976983 were provided.

-Item 3.35.1.3, This is the ship’s Record of Recorded Measurements for which the awardee is to provide data inputs.

-3.36.1.2, This is the Reefer Plant vice the HVAC.

-3.36.1.3, The manual cited is for the plant to be removed from the ship. It is available in hard copy on board the ship for use by the awardee.

-3.46.1.3, This is the plant to be removed from the ship.

mailto:Michelle.Blake@noaa.gov

-3.46.1.8, The specification refers to GU-324-010, but should correctly read GU-524-010

2. MISC. WORK ITEM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

-WI 2.3: There is not a separate line item in the Price Schedule sheet for this item. Where should it be priced?

ANSWER: Solicitation Attachment IV – Price Schedule (Revision 1) is attached to this Amendment. The revised price schedule adds a line item for all pricing relative to the “GENERAL REQUIREMENTS” section of the specification.

-WI 3.1: Annual Life Raft Inspection

1. Would the preparation work in Line 3.1.3.6 be spot work or full removal?

2. To what standard would the preparation be for this work?

3. Please provide the percentage of breakdown/ corrosion of the area is expected to be prepared?

ANSWER: There is no current failure of the coatings. SP-11 for any corrosion or exposed bare metal. SP-3 for the remainder to ensure fair surfaces and to provide tooth for topcoat.

-WI 3.3: Annual Miranda Inspection and Maintenance

1. Please provide the percentage of breakdown/ corrosion of the area is expected to be prepared?

ANSWER: Refer to the following images-

-WI 3.4: Please provide FRB Manufacturer, Model and S/N. Could you provide a point of contact for the OEM?

ANSWER: ZODIAC HURRICANE, MODEL # SM638027; HID: CA-XMP634671616,

https://zodiacmilpro.com/zodiac-hurricane/

-WI 3.5: 3.5.3.6: Who is the manufacturer of the SCBAs?

ANSWER: Scott

-WI 3.6: Annual Weight Testing of Lifting Appliances http://3.5.3.6/

1. In line 3.6.4.5, it states to prepare, prime, and paint to match surrounding surfaces. Lines 3.6.3.2 – 3.6.3.5, identify the components/ areas where the work is to be performed. Please provide the surface areas and percentages of breakdown for these items.

2. We assume that this Item is for touch ups after repairs/ re-installation of components and after testing of these items listed in lines 3.6.3.2 – 3.6.3.5.

Is our assumption correct?

ANSWER: The bidder should assume that coatings work in relation to this work item would be necessitated as a result of any disturbed/damaged surface while performing work related to this work item.

-WI 3.11: What level of cleaning is required for the generators? (dry cleaning and dusting, solvent cleaning, or waterwash)

ANSWER: Dry Cleaning, Dusting. Solvent Cleaning as needed.

-WI 3.12: 3.12.3.3: Is there a scope of the length, size, and fittings for the required replacement?

ANSWER: The contractor should review applicable references if detailed analysis of materials/costs are being prepared. The bidder should assume approximately 30 linear feet and the required fittings, etc.

-WI 3.15: Please provide identification and technical information for the units in the work item.

3.15 Stand-Alone Air Conditioning Units Servicing the Server Room, Pilot House:

Provide information on the 4 stand‐alone air conditioning systems: Manufacturer, model

ANSWER: CONDENSORS: FUJITSU: AOU36RLXFZ1

CARRIER: 38MBRBQ36AA301--; 2 Units

FCUs: CARRIER: 40MBCQ36---301--; 2 Units FUJITSU: ASU12RLF1; 3 Units

-WI 3.16 A - Frame Maintenance: Provide Reference: Dwg. 574-001 “A-Frame Structural Arrangement and Details”

ANSWER: Reference document provided via KITEWORKS.

-WI 3.16:

1. In line 3.16.3.6, states to blast and coat the “A” Frame. Would this be a spot blast or a full removal?

2. Please provide the surface areas and percentages of breakdown for these items.

3. To what standard would the surface preparation be?

http://3.12.3.3/

4. Would UHP be acceptable?

ANSWER: Bidder is advised to review NOAA Coating Standards which state “Unless otherwise specified, all steel surfaces shall be prepared by sandblasting to a "near white" surface in accordance with reference (c). or prepared by "ultrahigh-pressure water jetting” to a visual surface preparation condition of WJ-2”.

Bidder is also advised to review references providing requested areas.

Bidder should assume full blast and recoat.

-WI 3.17: Anchor Chain Maintenance

1. In line 3.17.3.3 and 3.17.3.5, states to blast and paint the Hawse pipes, chain pipe, chain guides, chains, links, and anchors. Would this be a spot blast or a full removal?

2. Please provide the surface areas and percentages of breakdown for these items.

3. To what standard would the surface preparation be?

4. Would UHP be acceptable?

5. In the Chain Lockers, it states to prepare, prime and paint touch ups. We assume that this would be spot repairs. Are we correct in this assumption?

ANSWER: Bidder is advised to review NOAA Coating Standards which states “Unless otherwise specified, all steel surfaces shall be prepared by sandblasting to a "near white" surface in accordance with reference (c). or prepared by "ultrahigh-pressure water jetting” to a visual surface preparation condition of WJ-2”.

Bidder is also advised to review references providing requested areas.

Bidder should assume full blast and recoat for all items, except for the chain locker. The Chain locker would be spot repair. Bidder may assume SP-11 of repairs to chain locker.

-WI 3.19: Please provide list of panels and switchboards to be thermographically tested.

Will transformers need testing as well?

ANSWER: No transformers to be surveyed. List of Controllers (Filename “Motor Control Centers”) outside of the switchboards being compiled is provided as a DRAFT document that approximates the population of motor controllers. Contractor to also review provided references to ensure complete scope of panels, switchboards, motor controllers.

-WI 3.20: 3.20.3.2: Is NOAA able to provide further details on the pumps required for this item?

ANSWER: The contractor should review applicable references if detailed analysis of materials/costs are being prepared. Label Plate below.

http://3.20.3.2/

-WI 3.23: Coatings repair – Flybridge

1. In Line 3.23.3.4. it states to blast all steel 6” inboard and outboard of the steel foundation on the Flybridge. To what standard would be the standard of surface preparation?

2. Would UHP be acceptable?

ANSWER: Bidder is advised to review NOAA Coating Standards which state “Unless otherwise specified, all steel surfaces shall be prepared by sandblasting to a "near white" surface in accordance with reference (c). or prepared by "ultrahigh-pressure water jetting” to a visual surface preparation condition of WJ-2”.

-WI 3.24 SSDG SERVICING: Provide references - Caterpillar Maintenance Management Schedule for Marine Engines (SEBU6102), Caterpillar Operations and Maintenance Manual (SEBU5698), Caterpillar Service Manual (SEBR0511)

ANSWER: This requires the services of an OEM (Caterpillar) authorized service agent. The OEM is the source for these manuals.

-WI 3.26: 3.26.3.26: Paragraph cites reference 1.7.2 and note 1.6.2, but neither are part of the work item. Please advise.

ANSWER: The reference to 1.7.2 and 1.6.2 are incorrect. Please refer to the references listed for the Work Item.

-WI 3.29: Operability and Maintainability

1. What would be the standard for the Preparation for the surfaces in this item?

SP- or Sp-11?

ANSWER: SP-11 would be the minimum acceptable preparation. Bidder may elect to blast if deemed more effective to timely completion of the work.

http://3.26.3.26/

-WI 3.29: 3.29.3.1.1-3: Is there a hose list with sizes, length and material spec?

ANSWER: The contractor should review applicable references if detailed analysis of materials/costs are being prepared. There is no up-to-date stand alone hose list. All materials to be equal to or superior to removed items and suitable for their intended purpose.

Example reel and hose supplying reel below:

Transfer pump example arrangement depicted below.

-3.29.3.1.5: Please provide pipe material, size, length, and fittings the contractor is to provide.

ANSWER: The contractor should review applicable references if detailed analysis of materials/costs are being prepared. The contractor should also note that the work items are a combination of detailed specifications and performance specifications. Detailed pipe arrangements for the proposed change do not exist and are to be proposed by the contractor.

-3.29.3.1.7: How many enclosures are to be removed? How far is station #8 to be moved?

ANSWER: Stations 1, 6, 7, 8, 11, & 12. Assume relocation approximately 8 feet. The contractor should review applicable references if detailed analysis of materials/costs are being prepared. The contract is also to note that the relocation “may be relocated to adjacent location approved by ABS and COR, and piping modified to suit to avoid removal of interior joiner.”

-3.29.3.1.8: How much bulkhead is to be renewed? How much shelving is to be removed? Is the store room insulated, if so with what type?

ANSWER: No bulkhead is being renewed for this paragraph. This is to clean appearance of steel joiner panel and preserve an inaccessible area.

-3.29.3.1.12: Please provide dimensions and material spec.

ANSWER: The contractor should review applicable references if detailed analysis of materials/costs are being prepared. Approximately (45" x 45") and (115" x 75") x 2, mesh to be same as removed.

-3.29.3.1.13: How is the contractor to correct this issue?

ANSWER: The contractor should review applicable references if detailed analysis of materials/costs are being prepared. The contractor should also note that the work items are a combination of detailed specifications and performance specifications. The end result for this item is to be sounding tubes as they currently exist, but without the presence of the plumb bob.

-3.29.3.1.14: What type of flooring is in the wet lab?

ANSWER: Pour in place epoxy greater than ¼” thick. Salt Water Resistant. Non-Slip

-3.29.3.1.15: Please provide bill of materials for the vent piping.

ANSWER: The contractor should review applicable references if detailed analysis of materials/costs are being prepared.

-3.29.3.1.18-20: What type of TLI’s are to be worked?

ANSWER: The contractor should review applicable references if detailed analysis of materials/costs are being prepared. Gems, appears to be the manufacturer of several of the pieces of hardware.

-WI 3.32: Miscellaneous Steel Replacement

1. In lines 3.32.3.1 – 3.32.3.7, states the areas to prepared and painted. Please provide the surface area for the other items that are not provided.

2. How many other areas, staterooms, or tanks would be affected by this repair work?

3. Would staging / scaffolding be required for these repairs?

4. To what standard would the surface preparation be? SP-3 or an SP-11?

ANSWER: 3.32.3.4 and 3.32.3.7 describe the same repair and should not each be separately priced. ABS minimum insert is 12 inches by 12 inches. New metal should be blasted to clean white metal and profile established. SP-11 is the minimum acceptable preparation for the disturbed areas. Bidder should review referenced and provided drawings and similar to estimate impacts to each paragraph’s prescribed work. No scaffolding should be required on the weather decks.

-WI 3.32: 3.32.3: Please provide dimensions and thickness of the steel to be renewed.

ANSWER: The contractor should review applicable references if detailed analysis of materials/costs are being prepared. The contractor to also note that the steel is to replaced with at minimum (unless otherwise specified in the work item) steel the same nominal thickness as that which is removed and that the ship is built with 1/16” to 1/8” thicker material than is called for in the construction drawings. Module drawing were provided as part of the solicitation.

-WI 3.34 Main Propulsion Motors Commutator Servicing: Provide reference - Technical Manual T9568-AC-MMO-010 – Main Propulsion Motors, Bow Thruster Motors, Ships Service Transformers

ANSWER: The requested reference previously provided via KITEWORKS.

-WI 3.35 Main Propulsion Shaft Seal Replacement: Provide references - Technical Manual No. T9244-AQ-MMC-010/07332, “Stern Tube Bearings and Seals” Ship’s Stern Tube Bearing Wear Down Record

ANSWER: The requested reference previously provided via KITEWORKS. The second item is a requirement for the awardee to update the ship’s records.

-WI 3.37 SSDG Valves: Provide references - Dwg. 342-6233831 “DIESEL ENGINE FW COOLING SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT” and Dwg. 342-6233832 “DIESEL ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT”

ANSWER: Reference documents provided via KITEWORKS.

-WI 3.37: 3.37.3: Please provide bill of material for the modification required.

ANSWER: -The contractor should review applicable references if detailed analysis of materials/costs are being prepared.

-WI 3.39 WET LAB DECK COATING REPLACEMENT: Provide Reference - Dwg. GU- 665-003 “NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter Wet Lab ARR & DETS”

ANSWER: Reference documents provided via KITEWORKS.

-WI 3.39: Wet Lab Deck Coating Replacement

1. Please provide a square footage for the space.

ANSWER: Bidder is advised to review references and provided drawings.

-WI 3.42 GYRO COMPASS: From Vendor Teledyne Marine – “I just learned from our manufacturer that the Meridians are end of life and we no longer repair or replace this unit with a new one. The Saturn 50 is the replacement for the Meridian. I am told both the US Navy and the US Coast Guard have accepted the Saturn 50 as the replacement for the Meridian. Please advise if I can provide more information or a quote for this replacement unit.”

Could you please advise how to proceed with this work item?

ANSWER: The work item requires only to “Inspect Gyro Compass Operation and provide recommendations via CFR. Apparent bearing noise has been observed.” The scope of this work item is to provide expertise to determine any needed repairs that may or not be required. The bidder should limit their bid to that scope.

-WI 3.44 Coating System Repair: 3.44.3.5 COR selected areas may have limited access or accessibility issues. 200 noncontiguous square feet in total as measured by method described herein.

Please, provide minimum sqft per location and clarify if areas to be repaired are located anywhere in the vessel (hull, tops, tanks, decks, etc.)

ANSWER: This work item is intended to provide support for areas deemed necessary by the COR in the process of the dry-dock that are not otherwise covered by the specification.

Consequently, there are no prescribed minimums per location. Labor for equipment removals, first time gas-free for newly opened compartment, etc., if required, would be administered as “Growth” work.

-WI 3.46: Para. 3.46.3.5 cites reference 5.7.1.11. Please advise which item this is referencing.

ANSWER: The reference to 5.7.1.11 is incorrect. Please refer to the references listed for the Work Item.

-WI 5.1: Access and Egress (Hatch Installation)

1. Would this item consist of only 2 hatches being replaced or would there be more?

ANSWER: Four hatches are to be procured and installed. Two on the main deck to replace the manholes, and one in each Generator Room Ventilation stack.

-WI 5.4: References: No references were provided. GFE is listed as “none”, but paragraphs reference GFE. The contract requires a bill of material to price paragraphs 5.3.4 – 5.3.7.

ANSWER: The contractor may assume that no refrigeration or AC costs are applicable to this work item. The contractor is being requested to bid on this work item as an incomplete design, that is currently being completed. The majority of the material type that would be required is noted in the work item, and conceptual drawings are provided. Additional information to be garnered by the bidder from provided references as part of the solicitation. The contractor to also assume some structural stiffening required to be added to existing structure to support added platform at/around attachment locations.

Final design and drawings to be provided upon completion. The bidder should bid given information provide and assumptions based on expertise, and applicable rules and regulations.

This platform will be able to be assembled on ship and able to be disassembled and removed for later use. Fabrication necessary to implement this, as well as applicable fasteners and labor would apply.

-WI 5.5: Coating Replacement – AFT

1. Please provide the surface areas and percentages of breakdown for these items.

2. Would this be a spot blast or a full removal?

3. To what standard would the surface preparation be?

4. Would UHP be acceptable?

ANSWER: This work item is to replace the coating system, of the described areas. Removal of existing coating is required in the described areas. Bidder is advised to review NOAA Coating Standards which state “Unless otherwise specified, all steel surfaces shall be prepared by sandblasting to a "near white" surface in accordance with reference (c). or prepared by "ultrahigh-pressure water jetting” to a visual surface preparation condition of WJ-2”. This work item requires “BLAST to clean white metal…”. Bidder is also advised to review references providing requested areas. Bidder should assume full blast and recoat for all items.

-WI 5.6: Coating Repair - Topside

1. Would this be a spot blast or a full removal?

2. Please provide the surface areas and percentages of breakdown for these items.

3. To what standard would the surface preparation be?

4. Would UHP be acceptable?

ANSWER: This work item is not intending to replace the coating system, only to repair existing failed areas and recoat the entirety of the unit. SP-11 is the minimum acceptable preparation for the minimal failed coating areas noted in the work item, prior to a sanding of the existing unfailed coating. The contractor may bid full blast of mast if deemed effective for the timely completion of the contract. Blast of the mast is not desired at this time, otherwise. SP-11 is the minimum acceptable preparation for the winch house in failed coatings areas prior to sanding of the still tightly held coatings. It is not desired nor recommended to blast the winch house.

Bidder is also advised review references providing requested areas. Winch house depicted below.

-WI 5.8: Hull Painting

1. To what standard would the surface preparation be?

2. Would UHP be acceptable?

3. Would feather edging of the spot work be required?

ANSWER: The bidder is advised to re-review this work item and pose any questions. For repair areas: Bidder is advised to review NOAA Coating Standards which state “Unless otherwise specified, all steel surfaces shall be prepared by sandblasting to a "near white" surface in accordance with reference (c). or prepared by "ultrahigh-pressure water jetting” to a visual surface preparation condition of WJ-2”. For Cleaning (refer to AMC-997-1 and 3.26) as cleaning exclusive of coatings is part of work item 3.26. Contractor to ensure protection of hull sensor prior to blast/clean. Feathering is required.

-WI 5.9: Coatings Repair – Forward

1. Please provide the surface areas and percentages of breakdown for these items.

2. To what standard would the surface preparation be?

3. Would UHP be acceptable?

4. Would feather edging of the spot work be required?

ANSWER: This work item is not intending to replace the coating system, only to repair existing failed areas and recoat the entirety of the unit. Spot blast is required for several areas in the work item SP-10 is the minimum acceptable preparation for the winch house in failed coatings areas prior to sanding of the still tightly held coatings or otherwise not failed coatings. Bidder is advised to review NOAA Coating Standards which state “Unless otherwise specified, all steel surfaces shall be prepared by sandblasting to a "near white" surface in accordance with reference (c). or prepared by "ultrahigh-pressure water jetting” to a visual surface preparation condition of WJ-2”. Bidder is also advised to review references providing requested areas. Feathering, fairing, buildup, etc. is required.

D. DUE DATE/TIME FOR RESPONSES: The due date/time of September 12, 2024, 4:00 p.m. local time (Norfolk, VA) is extended to Monday, September 16, 2024, 5:00 P.M. local time (Norfolk, VA).

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

End of Amendment 0001

ATTACHMENT: Solicitation Attachment IV (Rev. 1)

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