CGC NORTHLAND MAIN DIESEL ENGINE RENEWAL FY26 Amendt 4 Q_A.pdf

CGC NORTHLAND MAIN DIESEL ENGINE RENEWAL FY26

SOLICITATION 70Z08026QMECP0006 AMENDMENT 4

QUESTION 1:

1. Are Pier side service hook ups (power, water, etc..) available for contractor use?

ANSWER 1:

All service hook ups will be provided by the contractor as per SFLC Std Spec 0000, para.3.2.7.

QUESTION 2:

2. Is performing the work at the quay wall pier an option?

ANSWER 2:

No, the quay wall is not available for mooring on Base Portsmouth.

QUESTION 3:

3. If required by rigging path, can Ship’s Force temporarily remove CPP Piping in way of access?

ANSWER 3:

No, all interferences will be removed by contractor as per the Spec 3.1.4 Interferences.

QUESTION 4:

4. In addition to questions regarding weight load test of pier, contractor strongly recommends moving Ship to Qual to prevent any restriction of access to operating pier for other moored assets. Will the government consider this recommendation?

ANSWER 4:

No, the quay wall is not available for mooring on Base Portsmouth

QUESTION 5:

5. If it is determined during the execution of work that it is necessary to either one:

breast the ship out to provide removal of the engine, or two: to turn the ship in order to facilitate removal of engine, will the Coast Guard conduct this operation or should the contractor price in additional coast to move the ship?

ANSWER 5:

As per the Spec 3.3.1 the KTR is required to provide the Coast Guard a preliminary work plan stating KTR’s recommended removal route. The Coast Guard will ensure cutter is properly moored to facilitate repairs as per the winning KTR’s proposal.

QUESTION 6:

6. OEM, FMD, needs confirmation on engine testing procedures if the USCG wants FMD to use the MI from the tech manual or if there is a specific protocol to follow.

ANSWER 6:

OEM is to follow MI-11000F outlined in CG Tech Pub 4647.

QUESTION 7:

7. For GFM parts, is there any OQE/inspection required?

ANSWER 7:

All GFP will be QA’d by Coast Guard Personnel.

QUESTION 8:

8. Page 22- 3.3.3 states “Remove, clean, inspect, service, re-qualify for re-use and store all component with the exception of the provided GFP to build & install a fully functional MDE. FMD needs the USCG to confirm if this is included in this scope of work POP or if these items can be requalified outside the POP. This may add additional time to the POP if included.

ANSWER 8:

Yes, as per 3.3 MDE Removals, “The Contractor must remove the #1 MDE from the ship in accordance with the following requirements.”. Paragraph 3.3.3 is one of the requirements of 3.3.

QUESTION 9:

9. Can USCG confirm that they have all GFM on hand?

ANSWER 9:

The Coast Guard will have all GFP on hand for the project.

QUESTION 10:

10. The cylinder block in the RFQ has the incorrect part number of 2310024 (this is for a 6 cylinder engine block), the part number should be 23100239. Can USCG confirm?

ANSWER 10:

The Coast Guard can confirm that we have the correct 18 Cylinder engine block on hand.