QUESTIONS and ANSWERS for Frank Drew.docx

Questions and Answers for Solicitation # 70Z08521QP4533000

USCGC FRANK DREW

DD FY21 (06/15/2021- 08/24/2021)

QUESTION #1: The government has assigned a normal OCCM performance period of 71 days to this solicitation. In this instance, the vessel is getting two GFM Z-drives installed. The vessel is also having preservation completed in some fashion to the underwater hull, freeboard, buoy deck and buoy port areas. This package also includes a SSMEB inspection which will disrupt production work. The contractor requests that the performance period be extended to 150 days to accommodate those items that conflict with the completion of other work items in this package.

ANSWER: Extension of the contract to 150 days is very unlikely at this point in the planning process. If justifiable, a shorter extension may be considered.

QUESTION #2: Paragraph 3.1.1 calls out a report for the post surface preparation cleaning and inspection of the Z-drive wells prior to coating. This currently means that the government is requesting a report after removal of the soft patch, disconnection and disassembly of both Z-drives, removal of the Z-drives from the vessel, fabrication and installation of Z-drive well covers, and the abrasive blasting or water jet cleaning of the Z-drive wells in 14 days after the vessel arrives at the contractors facility. The contractor believes that this is unrealistic and recommends removal of the CIR requirement.

ANSWER: Removing CIR is unreasonable. Contractors on same platform have completed Work Item requirements in appropriate timeline. Contractor may submit CFR to change CIR date once project is started if necessary.

QUESTION #3: Paragraph 3.2 directs the contractor to “renew and test the designated strainers (see paragraph 1.1(Intent))”. These strainers are (2) each, 8 inch Simplex Model 72-44F, Flanged Krassil Strainers. Paragraph 1.2 Government Furnished Property indicates that the government is supplying (1) each 3 inch duplex Mueller strainer. Is the contractor to remove (2) each 8 inch simplex strainers and install (1) each, 3 inch duplex strainer? This would require extensive piping modifications.

ANSWER: The 8” strainer should be replaced with an 8” strainer. The government will determine action to correct Work Item verbiage and way forward following award.

QUESTION #4: Paragraph 3.2 directs the contractor to “provide a temporary replacement CO2 cylinder and associated components and install them in place of removed components”. Would the government consider leaving the installed cylinders and components in place until such time that the contractor can replace each cylinder and hose assembly? The end result would be the same, newly hydro and charged cylinders with new hoses. This would reduce the cost of the work item by not having to supply temporary hoses and cylinders.

ANSWER: This implies that the cylinders will be replaced with new cylinders. If contractor chooses to replace instead of renew, requested changes are acceptable.

The Spec indicates that the removed cylinders will be transported to a test facility, inspected, cleaned, and tested. The intent is to reuse the same cylinders and reinstall them, so long as they meet all standards. In such a scenario, the system must have a temporary replacement in place to maintain safety onboard the ship.