MOT003_RFP_Q&A_Matrix_2.pdf

RFP 70Z02318RMOT00300

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37 Att. 2, Section 073-1.1

073-1.1 [Orig] Low noise levels are vitally important to mission effectiveness and long term crew health. The onboard A-weighted noise level for the CB-L at all speeds from idle to full speed in calm water conditions shall be less than 85 decibels (dBA).

073-1.2 [Orig] Noise levels shall be measured with noise dosimetry Type II equipment at the five forward facing seating positions at head level while in the seated position. Testing at each location shall be over a minimum of 15 minutes in accordance with MIL-STD-1474E and COMDTINST M5100.47.

85 dBA on an open boat is very low and perceived to be unattainable.

Typically wind noise is in the 90's. Will the USCG consider eliminating this requirement? If not, can hearing protection be worn?

Has the USCG determined the cost penalty (holdback) of not meeting this requirement?

This requirement will not be eliminated, but has been modified.

Attachment 2, Section 073-1.1 has been revised to set a less stringent requirement for CB-L noise level. To maintain crew noise exposure within allowable limits through the use of hearing protection, Section 441-2.1.6 has been revised to specify a minimum required noise reduction rating for the crew communications headphones.

Attachment 7, Section (1) has been modified to establish a threshold and objective value for the CB-L A-weighted noise level. Attachment 1, section 092-4.1.5 has been added to clarify testing requirements. In response to the third question, no, the Coast Guard has not determined the cost penalty (holdback) of not meeting this requirement.

38 Att. 2, Sections 077-1.3 and 505-1.5

077-1.3 [Orig] Protective covers and shields shall be placed on Contractor installed piping, tubing, and removable hose connections that contain flammable fluids under pressure in accordance with COMDTINST M9000.6 Chapter 077 Section J.

505-1.5 [Orig] Piping and hoses that carry flammable fluids under pressure shall have spray shields on mechanical joints. These shall be configured to direct any fluid spray away from personnel, hot surfaces, and running equipment.

Please confirm if the requirements of 077-1.3 and 505-1.5 apply to diesel fuel lines?

No. Attachment 2, Sections 077-1.3 and 505-1.5, do not apply because these lines are under suction, not pressure. Section 077-1.3 has been revised to remove an unneeded reference.

39 Att. 2, Section

078-2.1 [Orig] When materials are referred to in this Specification without further identification, they shall conform to the following materials, as applicable:

078-2.1.1 [Orig] Aluminum 078-2.1.1.1 [Orig] Tube ASTM B221 (Extruded) 5086-H111 or 5083-H112 ASTM B210 (Drawn) 5086-H32 078-2.1.1.2 [Orig] Plate and Sheet ASTM B928-04 Alloy 5086- H116 or H321 or Alloy 5456- H116 or H321 or 5083-H116 or H321, 078-2.1.1.3 [Orig] Shapes ASTM B221 (Extruded) Alloy 5086-H111 or H112 or 5083-H111 or H112 or Alloy 5456-H111 or H112.

078-2.1.1.4 [Orig] Alloy 5052 of SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/8 may be used for non-welded sheathing, expanded aluminum and trim for a thickness less than 1/8 in.

078-2.1.1.5 [Orig] Alloy 6061-T6 of ASTM B241 may be used for pipes as structural components. If so used, allowable stresses shall be based on the zero temper condition.

078-2.1.1.6 [Orig] Non-structural items of trim and outfit such as castings, and hardware items may be alloy 6063 or alloy 6061 of ASTM B221 or alloy 356.1, 356.2 or A356.2 of ASTM B179.

Aluminum; will the Coast Guard agree to include an economic price adjustment clause to offset the possible Section 232 imposition of aluminum tariffs on imported aluminum, which has been reported to be as much as 50%. This tariff could have severe implications to small business as we are currently bidding blind. The Tariff decision is to be made by the President within 90 days of January 22, 2018.

No.

40 Att. 2, Sections 079-1.1, 100- 1.1.1

079-1.1 [Orig] The CB-L shall meet the stability and buoyancy requirements of ISO 12217-1:2015 Category C, Option 4.

100-1.1.1 [Orig] The structure shall be in accordance with ISO standard 12215 “Small Craft – Hull Construction and Scantlings” (www.iso.org). The hull structure material shall be aluminum (see Spec Section 078-2) and the design category shall be Category A (“Ocean”).

079-1.1 requires stability to Category C, Option 4; 100-1.1.1 [Orig] requires structure to Category A (“Ocean”). Please confirm these are intended to have different requirements.

Yes. These requirements are intended to be different as they apply to different design criteria.

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41 Att. 2, Section 079-1.2

079-1.2 [Orig] Compliance to these requirements shall be demonstrated by physical tests or by a rigorous hydrostatic analysis performed with recognized available computer software or a combination of the two. Verification of offset load criteria (ISO 12217-1 6.2) shall comply with Annex B.3.3. Physical tests shall be performed with appropriate weights; persons shall not be used as weights. The model used for analysis must be submitted to the Contracting Officer as well as the analysis results. Such software includes Orca3D, SHCP, GHS, HECSALV, MULTISURF, and MOSES. Other software will be considered on request provided it is readily available to the USCG for verification purposes. In accordance with ISO Annex F.1, this model and software may be used for determination of compliance to Annex F as well, or a physical swamped flotation test shall be performed.

Please confirm that a physical test is not required if a rigorous hydrostatic analysis is performed.

Yes. Per Attachment 2, Section 079-1.2, a rigorous hydrostatic analysis, using one of the listed programs, may be done in lieu of a physical test.

42 Att. 2, Section 079-2

079-2 [Orig] Trim and List Limits 079-2.1 [Orig] The CB-L shall not trim down by the bow or list more than one degree in the static condition in the Full Load Condition or Performance Condition Weight. Ballast shall not be used to achieve this requirement.

079-2.2 [Orig] The CB-L shall not list more than one degree at any speed when running in calm conditions. The trim control devices shall be set equally port and starboard when measuring heel.

The list and trim of 1 degree seems low for a vessel with high variable weight due to large variance in crew weights (5%-95%). Will the USCG consider increasing this margin.

No, the margins to trim and list limits will not be increased. These limits must be met using the crew weights set by Attachment 1, Section 096-3.2 and 096-3.1.2. These sections have been revised to clarify that a crew and passenger weight of 220 pounds per person shall be used when calculating weights, load conditions, and testing weight-dependent attributes. Attachment 2, Section 079-2.2 has been revised to clarify that its list requirement applies under specified load conditions. There is no need to add margin, since the 5%-95% human systems integration variance is not applicable. Attachment 1, Section 092-4.1.6 has been created to clarify that the trim and list requirements of Attachment 2, Section 079-2, shall be tested on the first CB-L produced.

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085-5 [Orig] List of Required 2D Drawings 085-5.1 [Orig] The required drawings for the CB-L shall be as listed below but not limited to the following;

List of drawings is too long to fit in this cell

Please confirm that the drawings listed are the mandatory drawings and that any additional drawings shall be covered as a contract mod?

Yes. Attachment 1, Section 085-5, is the minimum list of required drawings.

No. Attachment 1, Section 085-1.2, requires that sufficient information to describe the design and construction of the CB-L be provided. If additional drawings are required to sufficiently describe the design, those additional drawings are required as part of the contract.

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44 Att. 2, Sections 088-4.1, 660- 1.4.4

088-4.1 [Orig] In accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F1166-07, the CB-L System shall be designed to allow completion of all operations (to include launch and recovery) and maintenance tasks at all required speeds and sea states by the 5th percentile female to the 95th percentile male as defined in ASTM F1166-07, Section 9.2, figure 52, and adjusted for USCG personal protective and law enforcement equipment to the following dimensions:

Chest Depth – 15 inches Shoulder Breadth – 24 inches Hip/Knee Breadth (seated) – 28 inches

660-1.4.4 [Orig] Seats that are arranged side-by-side shall have a minimum of 3 inches between armrests or the outermost part of each seat (sitting hip and knee breadth of the 95th percentile male in full PPE is 26 inches).

088-4.1 conflicts with 660-1.4.4; is the Hip/Knee width 28" or 26"? Attachment 2, Sections 088-4.1 and 660-1.4.4, were updated to correct the hip/knee breadth in Amendment 0001 to this Solicitation, posted to FBO on 9Feb18.

45 Att. 2, Section 110-1.3

110-1.3 [Orig] Watertight and oil-tight joints shall have continuous welding on both sides.

Please confirm if the requirements of 110-1.3 apply to diesel fuel tanks. If so, it does not seem achievable for all seams. If required, would the customer consider a bolted tank top?

No. Attachment 2, section 110-1.3, has been updated to remove this requirement for oil-tight joints.

46 Att. 2, Section 130-1.3

130-1.3 [Orig] All fittings on the main deck shall be flush so as to prevent tripping.

130-1.3 requires all fittings to be flush. Please clarify which fittings. The term "all fittings" encompasses any fittings which the offeror's design places on the main deck.

47 Att. 2, Section 167-1.2

167-1.2 [Orig] All hatches on the main deck or in a walking surface shall be of the flush type, watertightness degree 1.

167-1.2 requires hatches to be flush. Hatches typically have a sealing flange above deck. Please confirm this is acceptable.

Attachment 2, Section 167-1.2, has been updated to clarify allowable extension of hatches above the main deck.

48 Att. 2, Section 582-5.9

582-5.9 [Orig] When hoisting using the single point davit, the sling system shall be oriented with a nominal 4 +/-1 degrees bow up attitude. .

The tolerance of 4 degrees +/-1 degree in the hoisting condition is tight. Historically this has been 0-5 degrees bow up. Will the customer consider a lesser requirement?

No.

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49 Att. 2, Section

613 [Orig] CANVAS AND COVERS 613-1 General 613-1.1 [Orig] The CB-L shall be provided with a console cover and a full boat cover. Covers shall have the following characteristics:

613-1.1.1 [Orig] Covers shall be fabricated of coated cloth, CID A-A- 55308, Type 1.

613-1.1.2 [Orig] Covers shall be mildew resistant, oil resistant, abrasion resistant, and fire resistant.

613-1.1.3 [Orig] The edges shall be reinforced with tape per MIL-C- 20079, Type II Class 3.

613-1.1.4 [Orig] Covers shall be gray in color.

613-1.1.5 [Orig] The covers shall not trap water.

613-1.1.6 [Orig] The covers shall be vented.

613-1.1.7 [Orig] The cover shall be capable of being utilized while the boat is stowed on the trailer or onboard the cutter while cradled.

613-1.1.8 [Orig] The cover shall be adjustable so that it can remain on the boat with the slings in a fully tensioned position or with no slings at all.

613-1.1.9 [Orig] Covers shall be provided with a means of securing them in place under all cutter operational conditions. All fasteners/hardware utilized within the cover and to secure or attach the cover to the boat shall be stainless steel.

613-1.1.10 [Orig] The covers shall be marked for proper installation.

613-1.1.11 [Orig] The console cover shall not impede maintainers’ access to shore tie connection or prevent view of ground fault indicator.

613-1.1.12 [Orig] Covers are not required to be stowed onboard the boat.

The description of the boat cover does not include any reference to highways speeds, is this a requirement?

No.

50 Att. 2, section 613-1.1.8

613-1.1.8 [Orig] The cover shall be adjustable so that it can remain on the boat with the slings in a fully tensioned position or with no slings at all.

The cover is required to stay on with lift straps in full tension, does this mean the cover can utilize a center mounted rain pole. Does this require the cover to have an opening for the cable and hook?

Attachment 2, Section 613-1.1.8 has been deleted to remove the requirement for the cover to stay on with the lift straps attached.

Section 613-1.1.7 has been modified to clarify the intended use of the covers. The use of a center mounted rain pole is permissible, but no longer related to the lift straps. The cover is not required to have an opening for the cable and hook.

51 Att. 2, Section 613-1.1.11

613-1.1.11 The console cover shall not impede maintainers’ access to shore tie connection or prevent view of ground fault indicator.

The cover shall not impede the maintainer’s access to shore power connection, what are you meaning here?

Attachment 2, Section 613-1.1.11, has been updated to clarify the console cover requirements.

52 Att. 2, Section 910-1.13

910-1.13 [Orig] Lifting eyes shall be provided on the trailer for lifting the trailer with boat by a crane or securing the trailer with boat to the deck of a cutter.

Is there a safety factor required for the trailer lifting eyes? Attachment 2, Section 910, was updated to address the trailer bow and transom eyes safety factor in Amendment 0001 to this Solicitation posted to FBO on 9Feb18.

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53 Att. 2, Section 660-1.4.4

660-1.4.4 [0001] If seats are positioned athwartships without armrests or other lateral attachments, the seats shall be configured so that the center of each seat shall be at least 30 inches apart.

This requirement of 30” has a substantial impact on general arrangements of the vessel, and gives less room for personnel to move forward and aft in the boat while outboard of the seating area. This also requires the helm console to be wider than it would be otherwise, which further impedes movement of personnel around the vessel.

The existing USCG CB-OTH-III vessel has a transverse spacing between seat centers of 26”. The sitting shoulder width of the 95th percentile male is 19.9”, so this still allows 6” of transverse clearance between personnel.

Would the government consider reducing the spacing requirement in 660-1.4.4 to 26” to correspond with 660-1.4.5 in order increase available deck space outboard of the seating and console and mobility of personnel fore and aft in the vessel?

No

54 Att. 2, Section 114-1.6

114-1.6 [Orig] Two part polyurethane coating systems in the fendering system are prohibited.

Perceived anomaly in Section 114-1.6, which states that [Orig] Two-part polyurethane coating systems in the fendering system are prohibited.

Can you please clarify this section?

As you know, the majority of Coast Guard, Navy, Army and Air Force ribs presently supplied are provided with a secondary coating for enhanced UV and abrasion protection. This is standard manufacturing practice and provides real benefit to the end user.

Attachment 2, Section 114-1.6 has been deleted. Section 078-5.1 has been modified to allow use of fully-cured two-part coating systems to provide protection from UV radiation and abrasion.

55 Att. 7, Section (1), page 5

IDIQ pricing sheet (Attachment III) shall be filled-out with firm-fixed unit prices.

Can you please provide Attachment III for pricing? Attachment 7 has been updated to label the IDIQ pricing sheet as Attachment IV. This was a typographical error.

56 Att. 3, GFI Cutter Boat lift points Attachment 3, GFI_11_USCG_Sketch_24_CB-L shows a lift point with dimensions. Please confirm if this is a fixed distance.

Yes. The lift point location is fixed within the envelope due to davit configurations on each of the cutter classes.

57 Att 2, Sec 582- 5.9

582-5.9 [Orig] When hoisting using the single point davit, the sling system shall be oriented with a nominal 4 +/-1 degrees bow up attitude.

582-5.9 [Orig] gives acceptable trim range when lifting. Please confirm if crew can move about the boat to achieve trim or if they are to be in a seated position.

While hoisting, the two person crew shall be seated in the coxswain and crew seats.

58 Att 7, 52.212-1 Offerors shall include a completed signed copy of the entire solicitation

What is meant by Volume II no. 4, ‘Offerors shall include a completed signed copy of the entire solicitation’ can you confirm what we are to do here. Is this all 7 Attachments signed off.

Attachment 7 has been updated to only require the signed copy of the entire solicition (including attachments) with the electronic copy of the Volume II submission.

59 Att 7, 52.212-1 We are also missing SF30. SF-30 are posted with every amendment. Please monitor FBO for updates.