ATTACHMENT_7_- Question and Answer.pdf

QUESTION 1

A: With the short bidding window, contractor request Volume III be dropped from the proposal requirement. As the Schedule will be provided 5 Days before the arrival conference. Note Welding certifications are already supplied with the proposal submittal see page 28 (2).

Government understands the contractors concerns, but "Volume III" is part of the solicitation requirement for a Technical Capability Proposal.

B: Please provide a list of Associate Contractors, SOW and schedule to ascertain potential impacts to the FMDS schedule.

STRATTON will have a contractor for Dockside Contract, USCG WAESCHE (WMSL 751) & USCG STRATTON (WMSL 752) DOCKSIDE REPAIRS FY20, Solicitation: 70Z08520RP4585100, and MPDE contractor on board to conduct scheduled Engine Maintenance during the period of 06Jul20 to 24Sep2020 ( Sources Sought Notice 70Z08520IPDSFQ4STR01). Additionally, C4IT contractors are going to conduct work in electronic spaces which is not expected to interfere with STRATTON UPDS SSDG project. Scopes of work are available on beta.SAM.Gov, it is not in the government's position to send any un-awarded contract to a contractor that is not posted on beta.SAM.Gov.

QUESTION 2

A: Will the Cutter be Moored Starboard Side to the pier (Rescue Door Pier Side) also if at all possible have the rescue door forward or aft of the shore power ties, as there will be significant crane ops at this location.

A: The USCG is currently planning for USCGC STRATTON to be moored STBD side to the pier in a position best to facilitate Options 1 and 2 as described in 3.1.7 Rigging Plan of WORK ITEM 2: SHIP SERVICE DIESEL GENERATOR PRIME MOVER, Rigging. The USCG cannot confirm the exact end resulting location of the vessel or relative measurements/clearances of the vessel until the Arrival Conference. Accessibility through and use of the sideport/rescue doors also cannot be guaranteed for contractor use, express permission shall be given by the COR/ACOR(s) on a case by case circumstance prior to use.

B: Will the CG be providing a load center for contractors use? (Typically provided in the past) B: The USCG Surface Force Logistics Center (SFLC) Alameda Detachment has 02 load centers available for potential contractor use on Base Alameda IAW 3.2.7 Contractor-furnished properties and services (At Government facilities) of SFLC Std Spec 0000. The government cannot guarantee the exclusive use of a designated load center(s) throughout the entire performance period of this contract. Use of these load centers shall first be conducted under ATTACHMENT 3- Continuation of Combined Synopsis Solicitation, (21) ASSOCIATE CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (ACA), ASSOCIATE CONTRACTOR CLAUSE and secondly be determined/specified by the COR.

C: How much laydown space will the contractor have? Typical to have (1) 40’ Office/Container, Portable Heads.

C: The USCG cannot confirm the exact amount of or location of pier laydown space available at this time. However, the proposed laydown of: (1) 40’ Office/Container, Portable Heads, is believed to be accomplishable reasonably close to the vessel. All pier laydown arrangements shall meet the requirements of the Base Alameda Facilities Department as expressed through the COR.

QUESTION 3

The list states WI-001 and 002 must be complete in the first 25% of the performance period, this is not possible. Contractor recommends to target all CIRs as practicable be completed in the first 25% and CFR otherwise would be a good path forward.

The specification listed in the solicitation contains technical error on pg. 12/xii CONSOLIDATED LIST OF CRITICAL INSPECTION ITEMS. CIR’s listed within each respective work item shall be reflected on this page during the next revision. CIR requirements within each respective work item shall not change and are to be accomplished within the first 25% of thee performance period.

The CIR for WI-001 is the General Inspection denoted in paragraph 3.5. The CIRs for WI-002 are a Walk-Through (paragraph 3.1.7.6) and Operational Test – Initial (paragraph 3.2).

QUESTION 4

A: Please provide the Type and Quantity of New Oil and Quantity of the CAT ELC to be provided by the contractor.

The ship uses Shell Rotella T3 15W-40. IAW TP 7119A, the deep sump holds 165 gallons of Lube Oil. TP 7119A states the refill capacity of the Jacket Water System is 42.3 gallons.

Capacities may vary depending on system configuration.

QUESTION 5

Para 1.1, GFP / CFP / Reused from existing engine.

Issue: Our fear is that the blending of GFP Table 2 / CFE Table 5 which also has GFP, then adding the unidentified “Reused from existing engine” something is going to get missed. Paragraph 3.6.8 tries to make this clear, however lets double check.

Please Confirm the following Table 5 Items are to be provided by the Contractor:

Air Shut Off Dampener

Camshaft

Cooling System

Crankcase Breather

Crankshaft Front Seal

Crankshaft Rear Seal

Cylinder Heads

Electrical Components

Engine Oil Cooler

Engine Oil Filter Housing

Fuel Injectors

Lube Oil Elements

Lube Oil Valves

Piston and Con Rod Assemblies

Cylinder Liners

Rear Gear Group

Turbocharger

Valve Covers

Rocker Shaft Assemblies and Push Rods

Valve Lifters and Guides

Water Temperature Regulators lube Oil, Coolant, Gaskets

Q: Please confirm the above Table 5 these are the only parts supplied by the contractor?

Also please provide a list of Engine Parts to be Re-used?

Table 2 is the only material that will be provided by the government. All work items in Table 5 that are labeled “install new” will have to be provided by the contractor, if they are not listed in Table 2.

Prime contractors are encouraged to consult OEM authorized/licensed Tech Rep for the Caterpillar 3512B to determine what parts the contractor is providing, given the list of Government Furnished Equipment in Table 2 and parts able to be reused pending satisfactory inspection, listed in Table 5. Below is a list of items that may be reused after properly inspected IAW the specification. These are the only items that may be reused.

Aftercooler

Air Cleaner Housing

Air Inlet Shutoff

Air Regulator

Electrical Components – Speed timing sensors, engine and aftercooler temperature sensor, oil pressure sensor, cylinder head temperature sensors, exhaust temperature sensors.

Exhaust Manifold

Flywheel & Flywheel Housing

Fuel Filter Housing

Fuel Injection Control Linkage

Fuel Pressure Regulating Valve

Governor

Heat Exchanger

Hydra-mechanical Shutoff Control.

Intake Manifold

Piston Cooling Jets

Pressure and Temperature Gauges and RPM Indicators on Local Control Panel

Vibration Damper

QUESTION 6

Work Item 3: Ship Service Diesel Generator Prime Mover

Section / Clause Clarification Request Clarification

Table 1 System is 450 volt, 60 Hz?

450V, 60Hz

3.1.5 Testing Plan

Prime Mover and NOV generator - Are both units being tested? Please advise NOV Generator size and voltage.

Both the Generator and Engine are being operationally tested. Please see Table 1, Nameplate Date, for description.

3.1.6.8 Parallel Load Sharing - Do you require a reactive test as well?

We do not require a reactive test for Parallel Load Sharing.

Parallel Load Sharing is more accurately described as the generator taking electrical load from shore power, then sharing a load with another generator paralleled, followed by singling up on the generator, and then shifting the load back to shore power.

This will test functionality of all disturbed connections and equipment.

Prime contractors are encouraged to consult with tech reps, outlined in Para 3.1.2 and Para 3.1.3, to draft a testing plan that includes, but is not limited to, plans for Parallel Load Sharing.

The testing plan shall be approved by the Caterpillar Tech Rep and Generator Tech Rep, IAW Para 3.1.5.2.

3.1.6.8

Data Collection - Do you require transient, harmonic and waveform deviation data to be collected?

Prime contractors are encouraged to consult with tech reps, outlined in Para 3.1.2 and Para 3.1.3, to determine data to be collected during the tests and submit with the Testing Plan, Para 3.1.5. The testing plan shall be approved by the Caterpillar Tech Rep and Generator Tech Rep, IAW Para 3.1.5.2.

3.1.6.8 Connections - For final

connection are you

Answering this question as the “final connection” meaning connection between the generator and the switchboard, the only connections between these two points is a bus bar and breaker.

Work Item 3: Ship Service Diesel Generator Prime Mover

Section / Clause Clarification Request Clarification coming off of a breaker or disconnect?

The load bank is hooked up directly to the generator breaker/bus bar within the switchboard. Contractors intended configuration should be approved by the tech reps and included in the test plan, IAW 3.1.6.8.

3.1.6.8

Connections - Do you require bare end or lugged terminal connections?

The connections on the breakers and bus tie are lugged, actual configuration should be verified by the contractor.

3.3

SSDG Post-repair Operational Test - How long of a run in test for the generator?

Characteristics and/or specifics of the test plans for the engine/generator will be driven by an Approved Test Plan, Para 3.1.5.

3.3.6.2 Connection Point - Please provide pier drawings.

This connection is intended to be an emergency disconnect to allow a connection point that is able to be quickly disconnected in the event of fire/flooding/physical security/or any other emergency that may cause testing to be secured. We are removing this requirement from the specification.

Table 1 - 450V, 60Hz

3.1.5: Prime Mover and NOV Generator - Both the Generator and Engine are being operationally tested. Please see Table 1, Nameplate Date, for description.

3.1.6.8: Parallel Load Sharing - We do not require a reactive test for Parallel Load Sharing.

Parallel Load Sharing is more accurately described as the generator taking electrical load from shore power, then sharing a load with another generator paralleled, followed by singling up on the generator, and then shifting the load back to shore power. This will test functionality of all disturbed connections and equipment. Prime contractors are encouraged to consult with tech reps, outlined in Para 3.1.2 and Para 3.1.3, to draft a testing plan that includes, but is not limited to, plans for Parallel Load Sharing. The testing plan shall be approved by the Caterpillar Tech Rep and Generator Tech Rep, IAW Para 3.1.5.2.

3.1.6.8: Data Collection - Prime contractors are encouraged to consult with tech reps, outlined in Para 3.1.2 and Para 3.1.3, to determine data to be collected during the tests and submit with the Testing Plan, Para 3.1.5. The testing plan shall be approved by the Caterpillar Tech Rep and Generator Tech Rep, IAW Para 3.1.5.2.

3.1.6.8: Connections – Answering this question as the “final connection” meaning connection between the generator and the switchboard, the only connections between these two points are a bus bar and breaker. The load bank is hooked up directly to the generator breaker/bus bar within the switchboard. Contractors intended configuration should be approved by the tech reps and included in the test plan, IAW 3.1.6.8.

3.1.6.8: Connections – The connections on the breakers and bus tie are lugged, actual configuration should be verified by the contractor.

3.3: SSDG Post-Repair Operational Test – Characteristics and/or specifics of the test plans for the engine/generator will be driven by an Approved Test Plan, Para 3.1.5.

3.3.6.2: Connection Point - This connection is intended to be an emergency disconnect to allow a connection point that is able to be quickly disconnected in the event of fire/flooding/physical security/or any other emergency that may cause testing to be secured. We are removing this requirement from the specification.

QUESTION 7

Peterson Cat is proposing a 2 hr load bank test, is that acceptable?

Prime contractors are encouraged to consult with tech reps, outlined in Para 3.1.2 and Para 3.1.3, to determine break in and testing procedures and submit with the Testing Plan, Para 3.1.5. The testing plan shall be approved by the Caterpillar Tech Rep and Generator Tech Rep, IAW Para 3.1.5.2.