Amendment 04_RFC Responses.pdf

Responses to Industry Requests for Clarification Solicitation No. 70Z08521QP4501400 Dockside Repairs of USCGC HAMILTON (WMSL 753)

70Z08521QP4501400

USCGC HAMILTON Dock-Side FY22 FYQ1

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Responses to Industry Requests for Clarification (RFCs)

Question No. 1 Section: Work Items Para. No.: 3.13.1 Work Item No.: 17 Para. No.:

Title: Main Propulsion Diesel Engine, Exhaust Silencer, Replace

Para. No.

Question:

Request the following Coast Guard Drawing 750-WMSL-529-013 that is associated with WORK ITEM 17: Main Propulsion Diesel Engine, Exhaust Silencer, Replace.

Response:

In accordance with the Contract Specialist’s email dated Thursday, 8/12/2021, a revision was made to the consolidated list of references (CLR) in the specifications for the subject requirement. As such, all requests for drawings and technical information received and processed prior to the revision were resubmitted by the Contract Specialist for action on 8/12/2021. The Coast Guard Technical Information Team processed and released the revised technical package on Monday, 8/16/2021.

Coast Guard Drawing 750-WMSL-259-013, Rev B Main Engine Combustion Air Intake & Exhaust ARR, Dets & L/M 2nd Deck Up - 02 LVL (ASC259011) was included in the revised drawing and technical information package released on Monday, 8/16/2021. The passphrase for to access the package was sent out by the Contract Specialist on Tuesday, 8/17/2021.

Question No.2 Section: Work Items Para. No.: 3.2, Table 3, Task 2 Work Item No.: 21 Para. No.:

Title:

Dual Point Davit, Biennial Maintenance;

Perform

Para. No.:

OEM stated that they do not perform field inspections on the hydraulic winch assembly IAW table 3 task 2 and that this particular winch was commissioned in 2016 and is due for replacement OEM has recommended an oil change only on existing winch, and replacement of winch when practical, also in parts list Table 2 quantities for wire rope assemblies are incorrect and 2 vice 1 will be required.

Response:

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) acknowledges that the OEM does not perform field inspections on the hydraulic winch assembly IAW table 3 task 2. Furthermore, the USCG agrees with the OEM’s recommendation of an oil change only on the existing winch. As such, No Open/Inspection (Field Inspection) is required. Contract will change oil in winch assembly per OEM recommendations.

The USCG acknowledges that the quantity for wire ropes in the Table 2 parts list is incorrect. The correct quantity required is two (2). The specification has been updated accordingly.

Question No.3 Section: Work Items Para. No.: 3.3 Work Item No.: 6 Para. No.: 4, Tables 1, 2 and 3

Title:

A/C Units Flex Hoses and Expansion Joints Renew

Paragraph 3.3 tasks contractor to renew hoses and flex joints listed in tables 1,2 and 3, Contractor notes that neither the references provided nor tables 1,2 and 3 provide the contractor the required material specifications or information needed to estimate material costs. Can the Coast Guard provide a more definitive reference to properly estimate the material cost for hose and flex joint replacement.

Response:

The required material specifications or information needed to estimate material costs are included in Coast Guard Technical Publication (TP) S9514-F1-MMA-010, SWBS 514, Aug 2019, Air Conditioning Plant - 130-Ton Capacity, HFC-134A - Description, Operation & Maintenance - REV 2.

This publication has been sent to interested Offerors that submitted requests for drawings/technical information by the request due date.

Question No.4 Section: Work Items Para. No.: 3.2.1, Table 2 Work Item No.: 7 Para. No.:

Title:

Folding Boom Cranes, Biennial Maintenance and Repair, Perform

OEM has indicated the parts required have a 28 week lead time. Recommend the USCG provide the parts as GFE/GFM.

Response:

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) acknowledges the OEM’s long lead time for parts listed in PARA 3.2.1 TBL 2 due to limited availability/manufacturer backlog. Interested Offerors are instructed to include the cost for the listed parts IAW the specifications in their quotations regardless of the estimated lead time.

Question No.5 Section: Work Items Para. No.: 3.2.1, Table 2 Work Item No.: 7 Para. No.:

Title:

Folding Boom Cranes, Biennial Maintenance and Repair, Perform

On 8/30/2021, OEM noted there is a 28 week lead time due to availability/manufactures backlog for parts listed in PARA 3.2.1 TBL 2. Contractor requests parts be provided as GFE or have OEM order parts and ship to coast guard for installation on a future availability.

Response:

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) acknowledges the OEM’s long lead time for parts listed in PARA 3.2.1 TBL 2 due to limited availability/manufacturer backlog. Interested Offerors are instructed to include the cost for the listed parts IAW the specifications in their quotations regardless of the estimated lead time.