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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. Contract ID Code Page of Pages 1 14

2. Amendment/Modification No. 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Req. No. 5. Project No. (if applicable) AMENDMENT 0001 September 10, 2013 NMAN7200-13-01207

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9B. Date (See Item 11) 08/28/2013 10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended X is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDG- MENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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1. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(x) A. This change order is issued pursuant to: (Specify authority) The changes set forth in item 14 are made in the Contract Order No. in item 10A.

B. The above numbered Contract/Order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

Set fourth item 14, pursuant to the authority of FAR 43.103 (b)

C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of:

D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson Drydock Repair

The hour and date specified for receipt of Bids remains 2:00 PM Pacific September 17, 2013

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES:

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Delete Formsf1499 and Bid Schedule and replace it with Formsf1499 and Bid Schedule Amendment 1 (this only affects Item 0303(GROWTH TO CHAIN LOCKER, PRESERVE 100%) which is changed from 100 LBS to 1 JB.

2. Add additional reference documents as attachment RefZip9

3. Publish Questions and Answers as Follows:

Question 1. FAR 52.214-10, Regulation permits the government to award any item. The specification is structured where the contractor is burdened with completing ABS Load Line requirements in their entirety. Can the contractor assume that performing ABS load line inspection requirements are limited to those specified in the work item? Contractor will include ABS fees in the respective ABS work item.

Answer 1. Contractor shall complete all requirements necessary to complete the load line survey (and each of the additional survey items - Work items 117-124) to the satisfaction of the ABS surveyor.

Question 2. 100-General Req, 100-General Req, Paragraph effectively prohibits work on December 23, 24, 30 and 31st. Federal and state holidays include December 25 and January 1st. Is this a typo and should be 12/24, 12/25, 12/31 and 1/1?

Answer 2. Paragraph effectively prohibits work on December 23, 24, 30 and 31st. Federal and state holidays include December 25 and January 1st. Is this a typo and should be 12/24, 12/25, 12/31 and 1/1?

Question 3. 100-General Req, 4.23, Item 203 requires cleaning of four fuel oil tanks. This amount would satisfy ABS requirements. Will the ship be arriving in such a condition that fuel offload will not be necessary to meet the requirements of Item 203?

Answer 3. The ship will need to pump off some fuel. Will be approximately 25,000 gallons.

Question 4. 100-General Req, 4.34, For bidding purposes, how many gallons of oily water will be present upon arrival at the shipyard?

Is it correct to assume that this requirement is in addition to the engine room bilge cleaning called out in item 203, paragraph 4.2.1.1?

Answer 4. 4.34 Bilge cleaning here refers to required cleaning before any necessary hotwork or bilge messes created due to shipyard work specification items. Item 203 specifies the tanks/bilges that currently need cleaning and are mandatory for this specification. The tanks/bilges shall be clean before the ship leaves the drydock. 500 gallons are for item 203. Oily waste per item 4.34 depends on the work performed during the drydock period. Tanks shall be sufficiently cleaned so that no oil residue is left on the bilges or tank walls. A power washer may be necessary to achieve these results. Environmentally friendly cleaner shall be used. 4.2.1.1 shall be omitted from work item 203 (unless necessary to meet requirements of 4.34) and be replaced with “Day tanks, port and starboard.”

Question 5. 100-General Req, 4.28, Referenced paragraph directs contractor to update referenced AutoCad drawings whenever the vessel is modified by a specific work item. Please provide a list of all drawings that will require modification, direction regarding if a drawing requires updating, and to what extent for the following work items:

111: Centerboard Overhaul 112: Scientific SW Installation 202: Relocate Aft Crane Boom 208: Tuna Tower Modifications

Paragraph 4.28 directs the contractor to provide the updated drawings to the COR; however work item 112 directs the contractor to submit drawings to ABS for plan review, approval and stamping. The second requirement is significantly more onerous and requires interfacing with the Houston office. Please clarify whether the drawings (all or which) require review and stamping by the ABS main office.

Answer 5. 111: Drawings M279-FC50, M279-FH19, M279-FH50, M279-PE86, Drawing OD-085- FA02, Rev 6 General arrangement 112: Reference documents 2.1 to 2.4 shall be updated 202: Reference document 2.1 and M279-085-FZ30, Drawing OD-085-FA02, Rev 6 General arrangement 208: Drawing OD-085-FA02, Rev 6 General arrangement

The above drawings shall be updated for NOAA purposes. It will be up to the contractor to determine which changes to the vessel require ABS approval, drawings, review, and approval stamping by ABS and incorporate those prices into the bid.

Question 6. 100-General Req, 4.28, Reference above question and paragraph 6.2 of work item 111:

Specification states that the existing drawing does not match the ship. If a drawing is required to document the modifications, must it also reflect As-Built conditions?

Answer 6. The differences between the existing drawing (which is an incorrect as-built drawing) shall be fully updated to reflect the accurate dimensions of the centerboard after modifications are made. This shall include making minor corrections to the drawing, which are not a part of this contract work, such as removing the small section at the bottom aft of the centerboard which is shown on the drawing, but does not exist.

Question 7. 101, 4.28, Reference above question and paragraph 6.2 of work item 111:

Specification states that the existing drawing does not match the ship. If a drawing is required to document the modifications, must it also reflect As-Built conditions?

Answer 7. The differences between the existing drawing (which is an incorrect as-built drawing) shall be fully updated to reflect the accurate dimensions of the centerboard after modifications are made. This shall include making minor corrections to the drawing, which are not a part of this contract work, such as removing the small section at the bottom aft of the centerboard which is shown on the drawing, but does not exist.

Question 8. 101, 4.23.7, Work item 218 will disrupt the TV distribution. Will this work constitute non-habitable conditions, triggering the necessity to house crew per item 125?

Answer 8. No, disrupting the cable will not lead to non-habitable conditions.

Question 9. 101, 4.12, a. Does the specification require a full time guard to attend the vessel only on 12/25/13 and 1/1/14?

b. During all other shipyard non-working hours would the guard make rounds once every two hours?

Answer 9. The ship will not likely have the personnel to cover security watches 24/7, at this time we do not know if we will have personnel available for holidays. Officers will day work M-F and conduct 1-2 rounds/day on weekends.

Question 10. 103 & 104, The underwater hull and freeboard preservation items specify two different paint systems (PPG & International). International Paint manufactures coatings that meet or exceed the PPG specified coating and are on the MIL and USCG approval list. Can the contractor use all International Coatings?

Answer 10. The underwater hull and freeboard preservation items specify two different paint systems (PPG & International). International Paint manufactures coatings that meet or exceed the PPG specified coating and are on the MIL and USCG approval list. Can the contractor use all International Coatings?

Question 11. 103 4.3.1, For estimating purposes, what percentage of the hull should be prepared to SP- 7?

Answer 11. States requirements for SP-10 preparation, see 4.3.3 for SP-6 preparation at 10% of the Under water hull. SP-7 "Brush off blast cleaning" is not required in this item.

Question 12. 103 4.3.1, The specification directs the contractor to remove “soft” AF. What defines soft paint? This is not a recognized NACE or manufacturer’s term. For estimating purposes, what percentage of the hull coating is “soft”?

Answer 12. Degraded (soft) paint is in regard to paint failing to adhere. This expected to be 10% of the underwater body hull surface including the rudders, seachests interiors and screens, and any areas of the underwater body as designated by the COR.

Question 13. 103, Degraded (soft) paint is in regard to paint failing to adhere. This expected to be 10% of the underwater body hull surface including the rudders, seachests interiors and screens, and any areas of the underwater body as designated by the COR.

Answer 13. 4.3.4 where the Paint System is not failing and is tightly adhered, AF paint shall be left.

Question 14. 103 4.6.1, The AC application requirement of paragraphs 4.6.1 through 4.7.2 seem confusing and somewhat in conflict with the surface prep requirements. Is it correct that the spec requires two (2) spot coats of AC to bare metal prepared areas and two (2) full coats of AC from the keel to two feet above the boot top prior to application of AF and gloss white coatings? NOAA might want to consider only applying (1) full coat of AC as a cost saving measure that will still provide a quality coating system.

Answer 14. 4.6 is in reference to bare metal see reference 2.4 section 3.3.1 Complete System. 4.7 is in reference to area not prepared to bare metal see reference 2.4 section 3.3.2 Maintenance System.

Question 15. 103 & 104, Would you accept Ultra-High Pressure Waterjetting as an alternative to abrasive blasting on the underwater hull and freeboard preservation items #103 and #104?

Answer 15. Yes.

Question 16. 104 4.7, Paragraph 4.7 calls for water wash at 8,000 to 10,000 psi prior to surface preparation where the industry standard is 3,000 psi wash prior to surface preparation. The 8-10K psi wash will add significant additional cost to the water wash with little or no additional benefit. Will NOAA consider revising paragraph 4.7 to allow 3,000 psi wash?

Answer 16. The intent of Paragraph 4.7 is to clean the freeboard for inspection of paint system. Low- Pressure water cleaning (LP WC) with requirements similar to Item 102 4.3 is acceptable.

The water wash shall meet the following requirements: The most heavily slimed areas shall be washed within the first hour.

Nozzle pressure shall be 100 PSI to 5000PSI Hose size shall be 1-1/2" or larger Low Pressure Pressure Washer may be used with spray pattern/ intensity controlled to prevent damage to hull paint. Sonic projectors (transducers) shall be protected from the full hose blast.

Question 17. 104 4.10.1, Paragraph 4.10.1 calls for a full coat of zinc rich epoxy, however assuming the existing topcoat is a silicone-alkyd enamel the zinc rich epoxy won’t properly adhere to the enamel topcoat with the specified surface prep. NOAA should revise paragraph 4.10.1 to a spot coat of zinc rich epoxy to areas prepared to bare metal in 4.9.1 through 4.9.3.

Answer 17. Paragraph 4.10.1 calls for a full coat of zinc rich epoxy, however assuming the existing topcoat is a silicone-alkyd enamel the zinc rich epoxy won’t properly adhere to the enamel topcoat with the specified surface prep. NOAA should revise paragraph 4.10.1 to a spot coat of zinc rich epoxy to areas prepared to bare metal in 4.9.1 through 4.9.3.

Question 18. 104 4.10.4, Is the color coat called out in paragraph 4.10.4 to be a full coat to the entire area defined in paragraph 4.2?

Answer 18. Item 104 is to accomplish spot repair of ship's freeboard Paint system. Only areas identified by the team, specified in 4.8 of this Item, will be prepared and painted as described. expected to be 20% of the freeboard surface

Question 19. 104 4.9, Paragraph 4.9 states that 20% of the hull surfaces shall be prepared. ¶4.9.1 and ¶4.9.2 describe two different forms of preparation. What percentage of the 20% will be SP-11 and what percentage will be SP-10?

Answer 19. 4.9 The SP-11 preparation is expected to be 25% of the 20% spot repair for the freeboard, with the remaining 75% of spot repair area to be accomplished at SP-10. (e.g. 5% of freeboard to be SP- 11 and 15% of Freeboard to be SP-10.

Question 20. 104 4.10, Should the coatings applied in ¶4.10.1 and ¶4.10.2 be spot coats over the surfaces prepared in ¶4.9?

Answer 20. Yes

Question 21. 105 1.1 Paragraph 1.1 notes that the port has 8 shots of chain and the stbd has 7 shots of chain while paragraph 4.1.1 notes 12 stbd & 10 port. What is the correct number of shots of anchor chain for the vessel?

Answer 21. The correct number of shots is 12 & 10 for a total of 22 shots.

Question 22. 105 4.5.1, Paragraph 4.5.1 states to prep & touch up the chain locker per item 101 but item 101 does not seem to be an appropriate reference. Please clarify the prep & touch up requirements for the chain locker.

Answer 22. Per item 101, paragraph 4.19 painting.

Question23. 105 4.5.1, Referenced paragraph directs contractor to prepare chain locker IAW work item 101 however, work item 101 is Temporary Services. Please clarify.

Answer 23. Per item 101, paragraph 4.19 painting.

Question 24. 107 4.2.6-4.2.9, 4.2.7 – 4.2.9: Contractor will assume a total of seven 23 lb anodes will require replacement.

Answer 24. Item 107 will be updated to include the following requirements for anode replacement:

1. Remove port and starboard main sea chest grating. Clean and inspect sea chests. Remove two existing anodes and install two new anodes in each sea chest. Existing and newly installed anodes will be ZHC 23 with 6 inch bolt centers, 6 inch width, 12 inch length, and 1-1/4 inch height.

2. Remove and replace thirty-two bow thruster sea chest anodes and replace with new anodes. Existing and newly installed anodes will be ZHC 23 with 6 inch bolt centers, 6 inch width, 12 inch length, and 1- 1/4 inch height.

3. Remove fourteen existing bolt-on anodes on the rudder and stock and install fourteen new anodes.

Existing and newly installed anodes will be ZHC 23 with 6 inch bolt centers, 6 inch width, 12 inch length, and 1-1/4 inch height.

Question 25. 110 4.1, The stability book is not available. Is the vessel stable if all the ballast water is removed?

Answer 25. The stability book is available with submitted references.

Question 26. 110 4.3, Specification directs contractor to clean and gas free listed tanks including 3S and 3C which contain lead ballast. Is cleaning limited to those surfaces not obstructed by the lead ballast? Depending upon the arrangement of the ballast, water residue will remain behind the ballast at the completion of the washing process.

Will the tanks be a low suction when they arrive at the contractor’s facility?

Answer 26. Toilets cannot be operated while the sewage tank is open. Ship will be uninhabitable.

Question 27. 110 4.4, Specification directs contractor to clean and gas free listed tanks including 3S and 3C which contain lead ballast. Is cleaning limited to those surfaces not obstructed by the lead ballast? Depending upon the arrangement of the ballast, water residue will remain behind the ballast at the completion of the washing process.

Will the tanks be a low suction when they arrive at the contractor’s facility?

Answer 27. Yes tanks will be low suction empty.

Question 28. 114 1.1, Objective refers to potable water tanks; 4.7 and 4.8 discuss ballast and waste water tanks. Which tanks are involved?

Answer 28. Ballast Tanks: 3 Port, 3 Stbd, 3 Center, #4 (all currently filled with freshwater) 1 Sewage tank Potable water tanks: Port and Starboard

Question 29. 116 4.2.4.1, It tells the contractor to inspect the running surface of the seal ring. If it is damaged or the thickness is less than .02 replace the seal ring. Question is will this be a change order or are we to put the cost of the seal in our bid? The same question for parg. 4.2.4.3 and 4.2.4.5.

Answer 29. Please include the cost of a replacement seal ring in your bid.

Question 30. 116 4.2.4.1, If the seal ring is damaged or beyond serviceable limits will renewal of the seal ring be the subject of a contract change?

Answer 30. Renewal of a seal ring will be the subject of a contract change.

Question 31. 116 4.2.4.3, If the liner needs machining or replacement, will these repairs be the subject of a contract change? NOTE: If the liner requires machining or replacement it becomes necessary to do a great deal of additional work beyond simply repairing the shaft liner. Such repairs necessitate removal of the propeller hub and a extensive handling of the tail shaft that would not be necessary to inspect the shaft liner.

Answer 31. If the liner needs machining or replacement, this will be a contract change.

Question 32. 116 4.2.4.4, If the shaft brush is worn beyond serviceable limits will renewal and fitting (lapping in) of a new one be the subject of a contract change?

Answer 32. Yes

Question 33. 116 4.3.2, This paragraph discusses the Thordon stern tube bearing and suggests that in place visual inspection and feeler gauge wear readings will be sufficient to address the requirements of the specifications. What specifically is meant by “providing recommend 4 or 5 year interval maintenance “. If it is the intent of the specification to renew the bearing, if necessary, can NOAA qualify that bearing replacement will be the subject of a contract change?

Answer 33. A bearing replacement will be the subject of a contract change and a Thordon Bearing representative shall be on-hand during a bearing replacement. Maintenance to be completed on the Kobelco Water lubricated shaft seal during this contract includes (per technical manual): Replace the seal ring. Replace the O-ring. Check the carbon brush. If it is 80-85% worn it will need to be renewed via a change order. Check liner wear. If it is worn or grooved more than .02 inches it shall be uniformly machined smooth by a lathe, emery cloth, or grinder.

Question 34. 116 4.5, This paragraph discusses the SKF Line Shaft Bearing and suggests that in place visual inspection and feeler gauge wear readings will be sufficient to address the requirements of the specifications. What specifically is meant by “providing recommend 4 or 5 year interval maintenance “. If it is the intent of the specification to renew the bearing, if necessary, can NOAA qualify that bearing replacement will be the subject of a contract change?

Answer 34. For additional information about condition monitoring and the measurement tools and systems available from SKF please contact the SKF application engineering service. Follow their recommended maintenance and condition monitoring for service intervals of 4 to 5 years, or for being in the drydock.

Question 35. 116 4.5.1, Vessel inspection revealed a leak in the SKF bearing. Can NOAA elaborate what specific repairs are required by the specifications to remedy this situation.

Answer 35. Determining the cause of the leak will be part of the specification. The repairs will be the subject of a change order.

Question 36. 117-124, Specifications have significant overlapping and duplicated responsibilities.

They also overlap with items 203, 205, 207, 209, 213, 214, 219 and 220. The technical specification does not necessarily direct the contractor to accomplish all the work required for these surveys. If specific inspections are not called out, can it be assumed that the crew will be completing the inspections requirements to be witnessed by the ABS surveyor? Will the ship’s crew operate all equipment?

Please provide the “ABS Check List” that is referred to in the specification

Answer 36. Yes, ship’s crew will be available to operate equipment. Contractor shall give 24 hour notice for the need of crew’s assistance to operate equipment.

Question 37. 118 4.2.4/4.2.5, Will any of the 100 pounds of plate be affected by acoustic insulation inside the vessel (side and top plate) or is it all bottom plate? Is the requirement for 50 lbs of weld wire intended for clad weld?

Answer 37. Yes

Question 38. 118 4.6, Since the contractor is required to renew the zincs in another item will the zinc inspection be required?

Answer 38. All requirements for the ABS Special Periodical Survey – Hull 2, shall be completed to the satisfaction of the ABS surveyor in this work item.

Question 39. 118 4.8, Will NOAA be supplying the special nut wrench for the rudder stock?

Answer 39. Yes.

Question 40. 120 4.23.1, The crew is tasked with draining and refilling this bearing in item 116. What role is the contractor to play in this activity?

Answer 40. Transport, load, disposal of all items necessary to complete this task.

Question 41. 120 4.23.2, Since the change out of the bearing is a contingent item (if directed by the COTR) there would be an additional cost to unpack, clean the new bearing and a huge cost increase to procure it as there is no GFM. . Is provision of a new bearing to be the subject of a contract change?

Answer 41. Yes.

Question 42. 112 4.2.3, a. Can the installation be performed using CuNi 90-10 Class 200 tubing meeting the material specifications of ASTM B466 pipe and utilize Sil-Brz fittings? b. Small size bronze valves are not available with re-usable seats. Contractor will plan on using bronze 150# ball valves meeting the requirements of ASTM B-62. c. Paragraphs 4.2.3.5 and 4.2.3.6 refer to the SOR. Contractor is not familiar with that term. Please provide the technical documentation describing the SOR for this installation.

Answer 42. Omit option A (4.2.1 and 4.2.2) to install the new sea water line near the egg sampling pump. Install per Option B. Yes, the above list of material specifications shall be used for this installation. The purpose of this newly installed line is for scientific seawater sampling. The line and valves shall have smooth edges on the inside to prevent organic matter from building up and skewing scientific samples. The piping run shall have all sanitary joints to accommodate the need for prevent organic matter build up. SOR is Statement of Requirements for the initial ship build. Please estimate pricing based on the materials listed. COR will locate the SOR and will update specific requirements stated by the SOR in a change order, if necessary.

Question 43. 112 4.2.4, a. What is the source of power for the pump? b. Are there currently circuit breakers available in the specified panel for the pump? c. How far is the source from the pump? d.

What electrical drawings would have to be updated, if any? Please provide a copy of all drawings that would require modification. e. Specification does not discuss motor controller or any remote start. Please clarify requirements.

Answer 43. A 480 volt panel inside aux machinery room door. If breakers aren’t available in this panel, then next acceptable panel for use is in the upper engine room. b. Yes, breakers are available. c.

Approximately 40 ft of wire run to the panel in the aux machinery room door. Upper engine room on port side is 60 ft away. d. Switchboard drawing 3. e. Contractor shall provide motor controller and remote start. Voltage 120, NEMA4 waterproof switch located in the lab space at pump outlet. Existing water washdown and egg sucker pump have typical NEMA4 switch that will be required.

Question 44. 125 1.2, Shipyard’s standard work hours are day shift: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM and swing shift: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. This requirement will impose a significant financial burden on the project if the imposition of a swing shift will require procuring ten rooms in a 3 hotel for swing shift work which could include steel repairs, U/W hull repairs and tank preservation. Can the specification be modified to permit work within the window of 6:30 AM and 10:30 PM?

Answer 44. The specification can be modified to permit work on board the ship from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm.

Question 45. 125 4.4, If a 200 class item disrupts habitability, should the excess cost of housing the crew be included in that item or will it be achieved by authorizing additional units of item 212?

Answer 45. 200 class items may be achieved by authorizing additional units of item 212.

Question 46. 125 4.4, A large number of hotels meeting the specification are 16 miles from the contractor (SeaTac Airport). Can the specification be modified to expand the radius? A significant economic savings could be achieved.

Answer 46. No. Increasing the distance for a less expensive hotel increases commuter time and costs to ship’s personnel.

Question 47. 201, Can the potable water and sewage tanks be bypassed during the repair and preservation process to permit providing those services to the ship while they are in a repair status?

Answer 47. Yes.

Question 48. 204 5.1, Should the specification be re-written to state that the system was cleaned in accordance with Gaylord requirements by an established ventilation cleaning contractor?

Answer 48. Gaylord approved contractor will be acceptable.

Question 49. 205 422, 4.3, Gaylord approved contractor will be acceptable.

Answer 49. All items under 4.2 shall be operated and inspected. Inspect is defined under 3.1 in General Requirements. The requirements for overhauls of the Appleton cranes is addressed in the supplemental document: “SOW_CraneOverhauls_Dyson_Appleton_Boom_2013”. Overhaul the Port and Starboard Appleton Boom cranes in accordance with this specification. Cranes shall be overhauled per OEM authorized contractor. Rapp-Hydema equipment shall be inspected and have CFR completed by OEM. Schat Harding Rescue boat davit shall be operated and inspected by OEM approved contractor. 4.2.1.6 – the following shall be completed for the anchor windlass: Test operate to ensure wildcats engage and disengage freely. Open inspection access covers on bearing housing and visually inspect all gears/bearings. Take all gear backlash readings internal to the case. Megger main drive motor and brake assembly for wear and defects. Check capstan bearings to ensure they run freely . Operate, test, and vidually inspect break assemblies for free operation. Hand prep, prime, and paint 10% of the windlass. Provide CFR.

Question 50. 205, This work item is generally lacking in details for the various inspection and overhaul requirement. We will further review the reference material posted to FedBizOps on 9/4 but we will likely still have questions

Answer 50. See Reference “SOW_CraneOverhauls_Dyson_Appleton_Boom_2013”. Overhaul the Port and Starboard Appleton Boom cranes in accordance with this specification.

Question 51. 206 4.4, Based upon item 110 this is presumed to be lead ballast. What size is required to be compatible with the existing arrangement?

Answer 51. Yes, it is lead ballast.

Question 52. 206 1.1,4.3, Please clarify that the extent of the work is limited to adding ballast and not to the installation of a boat davit.

It is presumed that the ballast is installed in the transducer room. Does any technical documentation require modification due to this ballast change?

Answer 52. This work item does not include the installation of a boat davit.

Question 53. 209 2.1.2.2,4.4, The tech manual referenced in paragraph 2.1 (listed as FRV40-224-104- 010 in the tech manual inventory spreadsheet) was not included in the reference material posted to FedBizOps on 9/4 and is necessary to determine the OEM for this equipment. Please let us know when the Tech manual will be made available and provide a point of contact with the OEM at the earliest opportunity.

2.2: Technical documentation package provided on FBO did not include referenced documents. Please provide . 4.4: Please define “general overhaul”

Answer 53. Consult OEM for requirements for general overhaul of the steering gear system.

Question 54. 213, In item 213 the drawing and tech manual show that all metering is Crompton. The table in 4.4 show some Yokogawa meter. Can you supply the part number for the Yokogawa meters?

Answer 54. This information is available in the submitted references.

Question 55. 214, In item 214 according to the BOM for the switchboards there are several high amperage circuit breakers that are motor operated which breaker do you consider to be main breakers?

Can you identify which breakers or give us the item numbers from the BOM? Also can they be removed from the vessel and sent to breaker shop for service?

Answer 55. Item 214 and 215 Main breakers refers to all of the Magnum DS 600 Volt Breakers in the Switch board (14).

P 601 (T2) SHIP SERVICE TRANSFORMER #2

P 602 (T1) SHIP SERVICE TRANSFORMER #1

GEN 1 Generator #1 GEN 2 Generator #2 GEN 3 Generator #3 GEN 4 Generator #4 BT A Bow Thruster A BT B Bow Thruster B M 1 Motor #1 M 2 Motor #2 BUS A Bus Tie A

BUS B Bus Tie B BUS C Bus Tie C

P 615 WINCH LOAD CENTER

Not all the breakers can be removed at one time and keep the ship powered, from shore power. If the breakers are sent off this would need to be achieved in three phases, as P 601 and P 602, the Ship Service Transformers Breakers (SSTB), are used to power opposite ends the 600 volt bus, while on shore power. With group one send off one the two SSTB, power the bus through the other SSTB and the three Bus Breakers. Group two send the other SSTB, using the first SSTB and the Bus Breakers to power the switchboard. Group three with both SSTB in place all three Bus Breakers could be sent off.

Question 56. 214 4.2, Contractor can not locate a circuit breaker inspection subcontractor that is authorized by Cutler-Hammer, has USL&H insurance and is experienced with marine switchboards. There are several that are acceptable to ABS & USCG and have accreditation from PEARL (http://www.pearl1.org/) and NETA (http://www.netaworld.org/accreditation). Would those contractors be satisfactory?

Answer 56. Yes.

Question 57. 304 4.1-4.2, 4.1.1: Is the pricing intended to reflect preserving all six tanks? The pricing sheet is for one job. 4.1.3: Tanks 3S and 3C have lead ballast. Should the contractor include the removal and reinstallation of the ballast to accomplish this work item?

4.2: Specification states to coat all chain locker surfaces. Is the specification intended to preserve the ballast tanks or the chain lockers?

Answer 57. 4.1.1: Pricing is for one tank. 4.1.3: Yes. 4.2: ballast tanks

Question 58. Bid Schedule, The quantity and unit for bid item 302 is listed on the bid schedule as 100 LBS. Is it correct to assume that the bid quantity and unit should be 1 JB for this item?

Answer 58. Yes the quantity should be 1 JB. See revised bid schedule.

Question 59. The original synopsis posted in FedBizOps indicated that electronic proposal are preferred and may be submitted via e-mail. Is it acceptable to submit e-mail copies of the bid bond forms on the bid date and follow up by submitting original bond forms via express mail after the bid date?

Answer 59. Yes this is acceptable

Question 60. Fuel Tank Inspection, Will the CME provide certification to ABS that he has filled the Fuel tanks to 95% of capacity which will satisfy the tank testing requirement?

Answer 60. Yes, information in the Oil Record Book.

Question 61. Contractor received the technical documentation for this project at noon, 9/4/13. Due to the short time to review the data, generate questions and receive answers, contractor requests an additional week for bidder questions and bid date: Last day for questions is 9/16; bid date shall be extended to 9/24.

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Answer 61. The contract has to be awarded in this fiscal year, which unfortunately doesn’t give us the time to extend the proposal due date.

Question 62. Are the hours on the main engine less than the OEM’s recommendations for an overhaul?

If so, inspection requirements are waived.

Answer 62. Yes

Question 63. All circuits must be meggered unless the ship’s crew has an on going maintenance program in which 20% of the circuits are meggered each year and are so documented. Does the ship have an ongoing megger program?

Answer 63. Yes (SAMMS database)

Question 64. All SW pumps require to be opened for inspection. Please provide list of those pumps including manufacturer’s nomenclature

Answer 64. Booklet of General Drawings (M279-085-FZ30) Sheet 26includes the Description, Location, Manufacturer, Model #, Remarks, and Quanity of all saltwater pumps and most other major equipment on board the Dyson.

Question 65. All other pumps must be demonstrated to be operational. Will the ship’s crew be responsible for demonstrating the operation to the ABS surveyor?

Answer 65. Yes

Question 66. Please provide size of air tanks. Have they been tested or will they require testing/inspection this inspection period?

Answer 66. 2 tanks: Manufacturer is Manchester. Model #: V3024. 908.5 Liters per receiver. They will require testing during the inspection period.

Question 67. Does the ship have an ongoing megger program to monitor the main motors and generators or should the contractor plan on performing this work?

Answer 67. Yes, SAMM database is used to monitor motors. Contractor to megger units and provide CFR to Chief and Port Engineers

Question 68. Will the ship’s crew be responsible for demonstrating the operational status of the alarm and monitoring systems?

Answer 68. Yes

Question 69. Does the ship have an ongoing maintenance program to inspect the water tight closures or should the contractor plan on performing this work?

Answer 69. There is not an ongoing maintenance program to inspect the water tight closures.

Contractor shall inspect water tight closures.

Question 70. Does this ship have an ongoing maintenance program to inspect the operational status of vent check valves or should the contractor plan on performing this work?

Answer 70. There is not an ongoing maintenance program to inspect the vent check valves. Contractor shall inspect vent check valves.

Additional Clarifications:

Item 71. 111 4.2.3, Scope to include preservation of the exterior surfaces of the centerboard.

Item 72. 113, Approximately 50% of the hull overboard valves are insulated. All have reach rods.

Item 73. 114 4.6, Tanks to be inspected include 3P, 3S, 3C, (located near MSD) & #4 (located in AMR). All tanks contain freshwater.

Item 74. 11 41.1, Includes ballast and waste water tanks as detailed in section 4.

Item 75. 220 2.2, December 2012 inspections were completed by Western Fire and Safety in Seattle.

Contact them for previous service record information.

Item 76. 220 4.8, All seven hydrostatic releases described will expire before the end of 2013 and shall be replaced.

Item 77. 208 4.2, 4.3, 6.1, 6.3, Correction: The lower horizontal beam of the door guard, which is attached to the upper horizontal beam of the door guard by three short vertical posts will not be removed. Instead, the three vertical posts connecting the two horizontal beams shall be shortened so that the gap between the two horizontal beams is 6”.

Item 78. 208 4.3, 6.3.2 The distance between the two vertical posts shall be 40”, not 36”. The block pin will be centered between the two vertical posts that are 40 inches apart. The outboard vertical post shall have flanges on the top and bottom of the post so that it can be removed by the crew periodically, to accommodate different sizes/shapes fishing doors.

Item 79. 202, 4.1 The crane hook shall not be stowed by securing it to the main deck. It shall be stowed by lowering it into a pipe sufficient in size to house the hook and weighted ball. The stowage pipe shall be located on the top of the starboard tuna tower. The new crane boom rest pedestal will likely be attached to the tuna tower. The tuna tower may need additional engineering support to withstand the loads of the boom. Reinforcing the tuna tower to accommodate the boom stowage pedestal will be the subject of a contract modification. 4.4 The existing crane pedestal shall not be removed and it is not available for contractor use.