70Z08519RP45869_amendmt_2_page_2.docx

70Z08519RP45869 MUNRO DS Q4, 2019

Amendment 0002 page 6 of 6

Question 1: reference clause (7) of the ATTCHMT 3 Continuation of Combined Synopsis, IS Rapid Gate still in effect?

Answer 1 to Q 1:

RapidGate is no longer required for access to Base Alameda. However, the below requirements apply. Upon award, Contractor will also be required to fill out the attached Access List to be verified by base and cutter security watch standers.

Those personnel that need access to the base, such as on-site personnel, including sub-contractors (including second and third-tier subcontractors) and suppliers, shall obtain TWIC identification and/or have an NCIC/III check completed. Please note that all costs associated with an NCIC/III check or obtaining TWIC identification is at the sole expense of the contractor.

In cases where a NCIC/III check is not practical or possible, or the contractor does not possess TWIC identification, the contractor/vendor must either present an acceptable form of identification, or have their identity verified by an authorized sponsor/escort, and be escorted at all times. The Real ID Act of 2005 established minimum security standards for license issuance and production and prohibits Federal agencies from accepting, for certain purposes, driver's licenses and identification cards from states not meeting the Act's minimum standards. Anyone requiring access to a military facility under this contract, to include subcontractors, who holds a driver's license from any state without approved licenses will be required to provide identification other than that driver's license to gain access. Government IDs annotated with "Federal Limits Apply" will not be accepted for access purposes. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that their personnel have federally acceptable personal photo identification and comply with any other requirements for base access

Question 2: regarding Attachment 3 Continuation of Combined Synopsis para 3. HSAR Clauses HSAR 3052.222-90 Local Hire is listed in the Combined Synopsis as well as 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. These two clauses make is almost impossible for a contractor outside of California to bid on this project. We are requesting HSAR 3052.222-90 be waived as per Section C for economic efficiency.

Answer 2:

Full text for HSAR 3052.222-90 Local Hire

(a) When performing a contract in whole or in part in a State with an unemployment rate in excess of the national average determined by the Secretary of Labor, the Contractor shall employ, for the purpose of performing the portion of the contract in that State, individuals who are local residents and who, in the case of any craft or trade, possess or would be able to acquire promptly, the necessary skills.

(b) Local resident defined. As used in this section, “local resident” means a resident of, or an individual who commutes daily to, a State described in subsection (a).

(c) The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive the requirements of paragraph (a) the interest of national security or economic efficiency

Answer: In this case the unemployment at the BLS web site for CA is 3% and the National average per is 3.6%, so the use of CA labor isn’t enforced. https://www.bls.gov/web/metro/laummtrk.htm

Then for the second part of question 2 refer to the Full text for FAR 52.219-14

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to-

0. (1) Contracts that have been set aside or reserved for small business concerns or 8(a) participants;

0. (2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants; and

0. (3) Orders set aside for small business or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for-

(1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies). The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials.

(3) General construction. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(4) Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

Answer: There is no change, the solicitation has FAR 52.219-14 Question 3: regarding Attachment 1. SPEC,WI-4 Table 2, Anchor Windlass Lvl 1 Table 2 Clean and Inspect AC Motor, the only electric motor is on the HPU. Q: Tech Pub Reference 7183: Is the intent to remove the HPU Electric Motor from the Cutter for cleaning and inspection?

Answer 3: There is no intent to remove the HPU Electric Motor from the cutter. Cleaning and Inspection of electric motor is to be done as thoroughly as possible IAW p.42 of CG Tech Pub Reference 7183 without removal. If Tech Rep recommends removal of electric motor for any reason, scope of work will be submitted via CFR and reviewed by COR/CG.

Question 4 regarding Attachment 1, SPEC, WI-004 para 3.1.2 Anchor Windlass Lvl 1 Tech Rep: We do not see that the scope of work (Task Table 1) supports the need for a Tech Rep, recommend Tech Rep be CFR based pending task completions and potential discoveries that may require technical assistance

Answer 4: Services of a Tech Rep will remain required. Specification will not change.

Question 5: Reference Attachment 1 SPEC WI-4 para. 3.5.1 Surfaces.(preservation) Inside the coamings, there are Motors, Coolers, Piping etc., which make areas inaccessible, is the intent to Secure, Isolate and remove these items for access? (note this would disable the A/C equipment)

Answer 5: There is no intent to have contractor remove components to disable A/C equipment. All structural members up to 6 inches above the deck are to be preserved. Post award, areas contractor deems inaccessible and unable to be prepared should be outlined via CFR and submitted to COR/CG for review Question 6: Regarding Attachment 1 SPEC WI-10 Berthing Upgrade Table 1 list the tanks that are identified to be cleaned in Option Item’s 11 and 13, the contractor is assuming these tanks are located below the Berthing locations targeted for upgrades, and therefor listed for hotwork concerns, which is correct, potential for hotwork on the tanks is high.

As the Tank Cleaning Item’s are Optional and there is no provision to clean them in Item 10, however they are listed as an Interference, for bidding purposes, contractor recommends the Tanks listed in Table 1, Item 10, be subject to a CFR to activate the option items as needed to support the potential hotwork?

Answer 6: WI: 11 and WI: 13 are not Optional Items, notation is false in Work Item’s Title but is accurately reflected in specification’s Table of Contents. WI: 10 should be in completed in conjunction with work scope of WI: 11 and WI: 13.

Question 7: Regarding SPEC W-4 Anchor Windlass lvl 1 Tabl 1 Task 12 Task 12 includes both interior and exterior Preserve, per STD SPEC 5000 3.2.4 will require a minimum SSCP-11 which remove’s 100% leaving only what’s left in the pits. Contractor recommends STD SPEC 5000 3.2.4.3.2 Partially-Preserves which will address all failed coatings, roughen/abrade all surfaces, feather to tight and overcoat all.(similar to Item 005)

Answer 7: Specification will not change. Task 12 will require a minimum preparation level of SSPC-SP 11 as per STD SPEC 5000 3.2.4 Question 8: regarding SPEC, W-1 para 3.1.9 and para 3.1.13 Section 3.1.9 and Section 3.1.13 appear to be very similar in wording and conveying the same requirement. Why are there two of the same requirements?

Answer: 8: Section 3.1.13 should be deleted

Question 9: Regarding SPEC, W-1 para 3.2.1 Section 3.2.1 calls to disconnect and remove circuit breakers in Table 1. Section 3.1.9 and 3.1.13 state tthe ship's crew will remove and install circuit breakers. Please advise who will be removing and reinstalling circuit breakers?

Answer 9: The first sentence of Section 3.2.1 should be deleted. As per 3.1.9, Ship’s force is to remove and install circuit breakers to and from switchboards. Contractor is to remove circuit breaker from switchboard space, test and return to switchboard space for Ship’s Force to reinstall.

3.2.1 Should state: “Temporarily cover or insulate switchboard or panel board openings created by the removal of circuit breakers to prevent personnel contact with energized conductors and the entry of debris from other ongoing industrial activities.”

Question 10 Regarding SPEC, W-1 para 3.1, & 3.3.4 Section 3.1.9 calls for the contractor to transport circuit breakers from the cutter to a suitable test shop. Section 3.3.4 calls for the breakers to be tested at the Coast Guard pier. Do you want the breakers tested in a shop or at the pier?

Answer 10: WI: 1 – The second sentence of Section 3.1.9 should be reworded to state: “The Contractor shall transport circuit breakers to/from a suitable test shop or the Coast Guard Pier and back to the Cutter after completion of satisfactory testing.”

The last sentence of Section 3.3.4 should be reworded to state: “The Contractor/Tech Rep shall provide electrical power required for OEM Full Function (i.e. Figure 4: Universal Circuit Breaker Test) at the suitable test shop or the Coast Guard Pier” Question 11: Regarding SPEC W-1 para 3.2 Section 3.2.1 calls to disconnect and remove circuit breakers in Table 1. Section 3.1.9 and 3.1.13 state the ship's crew will remove and install circuit breakers. Please advise who will be removing and reinstalling circuit breakers?

Answer 11: The first sentence of Section 3.2.1 should be deleted. As per 3.1.9, Ship’s force is to remove and install circuit breakers to and from switchboards. Contractor is to remove circuit breaker from switchboard space, test and return to switchboard space for Ship’s Force to reinstall.

3.2.1 Should state:

“Temporarily cover or insulate switchboard or panel board openings created by the removal of circuit breakers to prevent personnel contact with energized conductors and the entry of debris from other ongoing industrial activities.”

Question 12: Regarding SPEC W-1 para 3.4, 3.1.9, & 3.1.13 Section 3.4 calls for reinstallation and reconnection of each circuit breaker. Section 3.1.9 and Section 3.1.13 state the ship's crew will reinstall the circuit breakers. Who is responsible for reinstallation of the circuit breakers?

Answer 12:

Section 3.4 should be deleted. As per 3.1.9, Ship’s force is to remove and install circuit breakers to and from switchboards. Contractor is to remove circuit breaker from switchboard space, test and return to switchboard space for Ship’s Force to reinstall.

Question 13: Regarding SPEC W-3 para 3.2.2.12 Section 3.2.2.12 calls for preservation of the frame and foundation of the purifiers. Can you Provide more information on what preservation entails? Do the purifiers need to be removed from the frames and foundations? What surface preparation is required? Is the paint system called out in SFLC6310?

Answer 13: SFLC Std Spec 6310, DECKS, METAL INTERIOR AND NON-SKID AREAS, Metal Decks – No application of deck coverings Question 14: Regarding SPEC W-5 para 3.5.1.2 Section 3.5.1.2 appears to be the same requirement as Section 3.5.1.4. Why are there two of the same requirements?

Answer 14: Section 3.5.1.2 restrict the scope of 3.5.1.4 Section 3.5.1.2 Should be deleted

Question 15: Regarding SPEC, W-6 para 3.2.3

Section 3.2.3 calls to renew all lost system fluids. Can the Coast Guard provide the currently installed make and model of fluid that will need to be renewed?

Answer 15 , Contractor will be responsible for renewing all lost fluids including but not limited to jacket water and lube oil. Exact amount of fluid lost will vary depending on contractor's method of approach to the work item. Current Lube oil in #2 SSDG is Shell Rotella T3 SAE15W40.

Question 16: Regarding SPEC, W-5 para 3.5.1.3 Section 3.5.1.3 appears to be the same requirement as Section 3.5.1.5. Why are there two the same?

Answer 16 : Section 3.5.1.3 should be removed. Section 3.5.1.5 should be modified to state, " Preserve all prepared areas with one coat of surface tolerant epoxy paint, 5-6 mils DFT. Preserve all bare metal areas with two coats of surface tolerant epoxy paint, 5-6 mils DFT. Two alternate colors will be used for area requiring two coats. Color topcoat to match existing coating system

Question 17: Regarding SPEC W-6 Serial No.’s Can you provide the serial number of the SSDG #2?

Answer 17: Answer will be in Amendment 3