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Solicitation No. 70Z08518RP4527300 Dockside Repairs of CGC DOUGLAS MUNRO (WHEC 724) Amendment No. 0002

The purpose of this amendment as follows:

a. All references made to the period of performance for this requirement is changed to read as follows:

b. All references made to the due date for submission of proposals are changed to read as follows:

c. Work Item D-07, Helo Talon Grids, Inspect and Test, and its associated specification are hereby deleted from this requirement in its entirety. Attachment 3, Schedule of Items-Prices, is changed to reflect the deletion of this work item. Offeror are advised to utilize the revised Attachment 3 for submitting proposals for this requirement. Failure to utilize the revised pricing sheet will result for a proposal to be rejected and will not be considered in the evaluation for award.

d. The description and specification for work item O-22 is changed to read as follows:

e. The list of “Required Documents” as cited in Item No. 10 of the initial synopsis is changed to read as follows:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Each offeror shall furnish the information required by the solicitation, which includes:

f. The answers to the following Request for Proposals are as follows:

QUESTION NO. 1: Place of Performance, can the submittal propose an alternate CG Facility other than the Home Port ISC KODIAK?

ANSWER: There will be no alternate CG Facility other than the CGC ALEX HALEY home port, ISC Kodiak, AK that will be used under this requirement.

QUESTION NO. 2: Is the Performance Period listed in the Solicitation (1) Correct, it is only 39 calendar days. Please advise?

ANSWER: Period of performance has been changed as shown above. This requirement will have 67 calendar work days.

QUESTION NO. 3: Work Item D-05, Anchor Windlass Brake, paragraph 3.4; This item has Sea Trials:

Q: When would the Sea Trials be held?

Q: How long will the Sea Trials Last? 1 day, 2 days…..

Q: Paragraph 3.6 Touch Up Preservation, contractor assumes the Anchor, Anchor Chain and Hawes Pipe are excluded, as deployment of the system as described in 3.4 is very hard on the coating system, is this assumption correct?

ANSWER:

A: Sea trials will need to be conducted near end of contract. (Note) Subject matter experts will investigate further to see if dockside operational testing can be completed vice getting u/w to designated anchorage.

A: Sea trials to conduct this operational testing should take 1 day.

A: Assumption is correct.

QUESTION NO. 4: Work Item D-07, Helo Talon Grids Inspect & Test, Can the CG confirm this item will be awarded, as our past experience, this Item is always canceled due to the requirement that the Talon Grids are to be done by NAVAIR?

ANSWER: As shown under paragraph (b) above, this work item and associated specification are deleted from this requirement in its entirety.

QUESTION NO.5: Work Item No. D-03, Tanks MP Fuel, paragraph 3.1.4.3, Our understanding is the Base “BOSS” Contractor is required to take these types of waste streams, is that correct?

ANSWER: If work is to be performed at Base Kodiak, government will dispose of tank contents per paragraph 4.2.

QUESTION NO. 6: Work Item D-12, Tank Sewage Holding, paragraph 3.1.4.1, there are no Temporary Shower Services available in Kodiak. Please Advise

ANSWER: Temporary shower services will be provided via base amenities if in Kodiak.

QUESTION NO. 7: Work Item D-17, Sewage Holding Tanks, paragraph 3.3; SFLC 0000 We believe 3.2.11.5 and 3.2.11.6 apply, Six Portable Heads for the Men and 6 Portable Heads for Women, is that correct?

ANSWER: Yes, that is correct.

QUESTION NO. 8: Work Item D-15, Sewage Holding Tanks, paragraph 3.2; : This item has a significant amount of test/service/inspection of the TLI’s, this does not appear to be necessary considering that all the TLI’s are to be replaced as per Item 14. Contractor recommends Item 15 TLI related task as non-applicable?

ANSWER: TLI related tasks in WI 15 will not be applicable as ship will be outfitted with new type TLI’s.

QUESTION NO. 9: Work Item D-16, Forward Floor Plate Support Renewal, paragraph 3.2;

Q: Paragraph 3.2 list 5-144-2-F as one of the Fuel Tanks being cleaned in Item 3, however, this tank is not listed to be cleaned in Item 3, please advise?

Q: Paragraph 3.3.3, can the contractor use other methods of cleaning in order to obtain a Gas Free/Hotwork Certificate?

Q: 3.5.1 Can the CG establish for bidding purposes, so many square feet to be power tooled and painted? (Similar to 3.6.1)

ANSWER:

A: Please propose tank 5-144-2-F for cleaning in conjunction with this WI.

A: Yes A: 300sqft

QUESTION NO. 10: Work Item O-22, Hull & Structural Shell Plate, paragraph Scope;

Contractor is not sure how this item is to be applied to the Dockside Repairs, with particular concern to “In Water” 1.1 Steel Shell Plating

3.1.4 Interferences Noted.

Issues: Exterior Access, Location and Exterior Preservation carry the same weight as interference’s. Please advice.

Exterior Access: Is the work pier side or outboard? Does the CG have a float to work off of? Location: Is the shape to the Hull in the areas to be renewed? How far from the Water Line? Preservation: Are there any exterior Markings disrupted?

ANSWER: See paragraph (c) above. The description and specification for this work item has been changed accordingly.

QUESTION NO. 11: Work Item O-20, Temporary Services (Cutter), Scope;

Q: Contractor assumes this is for the work being done at the Cutter’s Home Port Kodiak is that correct?

Q: Table 1 3.3.11 There are no Boiler’s to rent on Kodiak, please advise?

Q: Table 1 Culligan Bottles and Low Pressure Air have question marks next to Y, please advise?

Q: Confirm 5000 Gallons Bilge Water?

Q: Confirm 48 Oily Filters and 200 Lbs Oily Rags?

ANSWER:

A: Work to be done on Cutter is open to KTR facilities and Base Kodiak.

A: Spec calls to have one boiler done at a time in order to maintain steam service if work is to be done in Kodiak. If KTR facility can accommodate steam services then both boilers may be worked at same time.

A: Disregard ? mark.

A: Yes, ability to dispose of up to 5,000 Gallons bilge water.

A: Yes, ability to dispose of up to said amount.

QUESTION NO. 12: Work Item D-14, Sewage System TLI Replacement, 2 References;

The following references were not provided: DWG FRAM W 378-WHEC-6202-001 and Tech Pub 5527.

ANSWER: Due to the size of these pictures and for security purposes, offerors must submit a request, via e-mail, to Valerie.s.riverachase@uscg.mil. These documents will not be post in www.fbo.gov.

QUESTION NO.13: Work Item D-15, Sewage Holding Tanks, paragraph 3.4.1; Contractor believes the Sewage/Grey Water Riser on the Pier is acceptable to meets the requirements of paragraph 3.4.1 and 3.4.2, does the CG concur and would that be acceptable to the CG?

ANSWER: Using the riser would be acceptable.

QUESTION NO. 14: Work Item O-20, Temporary Services , Cutter;

Q1: Contractor was informed that CG Base Kodiak has services contract in effect that utilizes approved equipment and credentialed personnel for pier services such as crane. Will contractor be able to utilize base crane services?

Q2: Contractor request a copy of “Contractors Environmental Guide, ISC Kodiak Complex”

ANSWER:

A: Base Kodiak does have a service contract for crane services. (Note) Crane services can only be utilized to move CG owned equipment on/ off cutter in support of third party contractor.

A: Due to the size of this document and for security purposes, offerors must submit a request, via e-mail, to Valerie.s.riverachase@uscg.mil. These documents will not be post in www.fbo.gov.

QUESTION NO. 15: Work Item D-09, Deck Covering West Seal, paragraph 3.2.3; Para 3.2.3 Reads Lightly sand with No. 0 steel wool or No. 60 sandpaper, or mechanically sand the surfaces, to remove the existing sealer coat; avoid damaging the color coating.

It is not possible to remove a layer without disturbing other layers. Contractor recommends the scope of to reflect the following:

Sand surface, clean, sand clear again with 60 grit sand paper, apply color coating followed by seal/flake and final seal.

ANSWER: Understand possibility of disturbing other layers, please submit proposal accordingly.

QUESTION NO. 16: Work Item No. D-17, Mast Preserve 100%, Scope;

Q: Forward Mast? Aft Mast? or Both Mast?

Past Performance Experience: During the Mast Paint aboard the CGC MELLON (See 3 Attached Supporting Pics) we used Waterjetting, during this process, nearly all the interferences were left in place and protected.

The current scope of work is basically removing all items on the Mast. This is neither necessary nor cost effective/practical.

Q: Can interferences we removed at the contractors discretion, as paragraph 3.6 covers any damage concerns?

ANSWER:

A: Forward & Aft mast. The specification for this work item has been revised to reflect both forward and aft mast are covered under this requirement.

A: Yes

QUESTION NO. 17: Work Item D-02, Compressed Air Receivers and Valve Systems, paragraph 1.1; Para 1.1 Scope contradicts Paragraph 3.4 Renew Relief Valves, please advise?

ANSWER: Intent is to renew relief valves, please propose to renew.

QUESTION NO. 18: Work Item No. D-17, Mast Preserve 100%, References; Reference Drawings Listed, appear to be incorrect?

ANSWER: Referenced drawings are incorrect, correct drawing reference will be incorporated.

The correct references are 378-FRAM-W_171_1; 378-FRAM-W_171_3.

QUESTION NO. 19: Work Item D-02, Compressed Air Receivers and Valve Systems, Table 2;

Sister Ship Check of the MELLON for Table 2 Relief Valve List, these 6 Valves could not be located and identified. Contractor request Label Plate Details for each valve or make them subject to a CFR?

ANSWER: CG understands per 3.4.2 that removed valves may be of value in identifying correct replacements and subject to a CFR.

QUESTION NO. 20: Work Item D-17, Mast Preserve 100%, ;

The following drawings are called out in specification Item 17. These are not the correct drawings for the USCGC Munro. Can government please supply correct drawings for work Item?

ANSWER: Same answer as Question No. 18

QUESTION NO. 21: Work Item D-17, Mast Preserve 100%, paragraph 1.1;

Is contractor to preserve the Foremast or Aft Mast or Both?

ANSWER: Same answer as Question No. 16.

QUESTION NO. 22: Work Item No. D-14, Sewage System TLI Replacement, paragraph 2: The following drawings and tech pubs are called out in specification Item 14. These are not supplied in the Drawing Package. Can government please supply drawings and Tech Pubs for work Item?

ANSWER: Yes, drawings will be supplied. Drawings and tech pubs will be provided to the offerors, upon submission of request to Valerie.S.Riverachase@uscg.mil. Drawings will provided via Federal Express.

QUESTION NO.23: Work Item no. D-01, Boiler 5 Year Certification, Provide, paragraph 3.5.1, 3.6,3.6.1.1,3.6.2, and 1.1; Can Government provide number of UT shots to be taken for each Boiler?

ANSWER: Ten(10) UT shots.

QUESTION NO. 24: Work Item D-04, Commissary Hoist, Level 2 Inspect & Repair, paragraph 3.1.2; We have performed this work item on several other cutters (USCGC: MORGANTHAU, RUSH, JARVIS). These houst are very old and not very technical. Will you waive the requirement of having an on-site tech rep?

ANSWER: Paragraph 3.1.2 states to provide qualified tech representative who is familiar with certifications of elevators and dumbwaiters. Contractors is required to provide a proof of technical representative familiarity with hoist (i.e. past completed as stated in question).

QUESTION NO. 25: Work Item D-05, Anchor Windlass Brake Handwheel and D-06, Warping Capstan, Service & Inspect, References; We believe that the specs provided for Items D-05 & D-06 are identical and that the spec for item D-06 is missing (a duplicate of D-05 was provided). Can we get a copy of the Spec for D-06?

ANSWER: Para No. 2 references- Tech pub 3280A 572-582 covers both the anchor windlass and the warping capstans. These are not duplicate specs.

QUESTION NO. 26: Work Item No. O-21, Temporary Services, Contractor, paragraph 3.2 Table 1, paragraphs 3.3.4, 3.3.9, 3.3.10.1;

1) Are the quantities indicated in the specifications for item 21 as the USCG intends them to be?

3.3.4: The duty section berthing does not indicate the number of days, nor the quantity of crewmen that are to be temporarily berthed. (Table 1 indicates “Y”, but no quantity is provided.)

3.3.9: The heavy lift equipment does not indicate how many days or hours of crane service are to be needed. (Table 1 indicates “Y”, but no quantity is provided.)

3.3.10.1: The potable water does not indicate the amount of potable water required. (Table 1 indicates “Y”, but no quantity is provided.)

2) The specifications for item D-14 Sewage System TLI Replacement, paragraph 3.2.2 instructs the contractor to provide “temporary sewage facilities off the cutter” during the time the sewage system is secured and further instructs that this cost shall be included in the temporary service item (O-20 or O-21).

This requirement is not elaborated in either item O-20 or O-21.

a. How many people are to be supported by sewage facilities?

b. Will appropriately maintained Sanicans suffice to support this requirement?

ANSWER:

Answer Q1/ 3.3.4- Qty is correct but this requirement may also be dependent on location of awarded contract.

3.3.9- Heavy lift equipment: {10 day(s)/ or 40 hour(s)} 3.3.10.1- Potable water: { 10,000 gall per day, at 45 psig}

Answer Q2/ Six Portable Heads for the Men and 6 Portable Heads for Women per Sandard Spec 0000/ 3.2.11.5 and 3.2.11.6

g. All other terms and conditions cited on the original solicitation remain unchanged.

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