Clarifications for Solicitation 70Z08524QIBCT0018.docx

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USCGC SEQUIOA Post MMA DS FY24 Federal contract opportunity
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70Z08524QIBCT0018
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Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard

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This document contains clarifications for Solicitation 70Z08524QIBCT0018 for dockside repairs on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter SEQUIOA (WLB 215), a 225-foot seagoing buoy tender. The key details are:

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside, and the award will be made on a best value basis, with technical and past performance being more important than price. The contractor must provide a 60-day warranty on all repair work. The contractor must submit a list of subcontractors, welders' qualifications, a property control system for government-furnished property, a list of NFPA certified chemists, a designated competent person, and a list of qualified sil-brazers. Offerors must also provide two instances of relevant past performance.

The period of performance cannot be adjusted due to operational requirements. Clarifications were provided on items such as power sources, phase rotation testing, and composite labor rates. Proposals are due by 8 AM PST on June 6, 2024, and the anticipated award date is on or about June 19, 2024.

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Clarifications for Solicitation 70Z08524QIBCT0018

1. Please advise location of this Dockside Availability.

Answer: Homeport. Port Huron, Michigan

2. For WI-003 Compartment Bulkheads and Overheads, Partial Preserve; Do you have a square foot estimate for the Partial Preserve requirements of the spaces that are covered?

Answer: No specific area detail, the amount is to 33% percent of the compartments listed using the insulation schedule.

Coast Guard Drawing 225B WLB 635-001, Rev E, Hull Thermal and Acoustic Insulation Schedule.

3. Does the CG require the removal of the hydraulic chain stoppers, mechanical chain stoppers, inhaul winch, crossdeck winches to complete the preservation of the buoy deck? Or can the contractor achieve best effort in way of the aforementioned list of equipment?

Answer: There is no need or requirement to remove the deck equipment for preservation. Therefore, no weight testing is required. Protective measures must be taken to prevent damage to the equipment.

4. Can a 480V 60 amp power source be made available to test the breakers at a location on the ship?

3.2.3 Outages exceeding 15 minutes. The Contractor shall secure uninterruptable power supplies and supported loads when power interruption is expected to exceed 15 minutes.

**Need clarification of this requirement as all breaker testing would require extended outages and providing back up power would be a significant requirement.

3.5.2 Phase rotation test. The Contractor shall perform a phase rotation test for each CB supplying three phase motor loads, either directly or indirectly through intermediate panelboards, and check if any power wiring was disconnected.

**Would a phase rotation meter be acceptable Answer: I would require them to stick with the requirements.

5. Can you please confirm if the quantity for the composite labor rate is correct in the attached schedule?

Answer: It should be 420 hours at whatever their composite labor rate is

6. Can the period of performance can be adjusted to begin on or after 10/01/2024? The Dockside for the Mobile Bay and Barge overlaps with this period of performance. The end date for the Mobile Bay contract is 09/30/2024.

Answer: The period cannot be moved due to operational requirements.

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