All_Questions_Sorted_by_WI_Number.pdf

Question # Work Item # Question Answer AM#

109 1

Paragraph 3.1.4 addresses handling of interferences and paragraph 3.2 requires contractor to perform UT measurements in locations designated by the Coast Guard Inspector. It is impossible to determine the scope of interferences and associated costs for handling them until the specific locations are identified. Will the cost of handling interferences for this work

Work item 110 will address interferences currently unknown. Interferences are anticipated to be covered at the Task Order/CR level.

ALL Answered Questions Sorted by Work Item Number ALLMultiple Award Task Order Contract For Dry Dock Maintenance and Repairs on the 87' and 110' Patrol Boat Cutters until the specific locations are identified. Will the cost of handling interferences for this work item be paid for as additiohnal compensation above and beyond the cost of performing UT measurements?

369 1 Work Item 1 – In the price schedule, this line item has “10” in the QTY column. Is this correct?

1 job is 25 shots. 25 shots times a quanity of 10 results in a total of 250 shots.

2 2 What quantity of fluids should the contractor bid on removing from each tank listed? Anticipate full quantity for each

87: Contractor notes 110' WPB Item 212 Par 3 1 4 1 provides for 3000 gallons of fuel For estimating purposes the contractor should anticipate removing the quantity indicated in

110 2

87: Contractor notes 110' WPB Item 212, Par. 3.1.4.1, provides for 3000 gallons of fuel removal to accommodate fuel tank cleaning at vessel arrival as a basis for IDIQ estimating, but 87' WPB Item 2, does not appear to provide a similar basis. Request clarification if 87' WPB, Item 2, fuel removal will be covered at the task order level or clarification on quantity as basis for 87' WPB IDIQ Item 2. estimate.

For estimating purposes, the contractor should anticipate removing the quantity indicated in the work item as specified below paragraph 1.1.

3 3 What quantity of fluids should the contractor bid on removing from each tank listed? Anticipate full quantity for each

Thi I k C id i i f P i 100% Oil W T k 2 13 1 F & R f b k SFLC S d S ifi i 0000 h ill fi d h i f

111 4

This Item task Contractor to provide pricing for Preserving 100% ,Oily Water Tank 2‐13‐1‐F & Dirty Oil Tank 2‐13‐2‐F. The Item does not task the Contractor to Open and Gas Free either tank. Is the Contractor to enclude this cost in this Item or will this be covered under a Gas Free Item designated in the Contract Task Order Schedule of Supplies and Services?

Refer back to your SFLC Std Specification 0000 where you will find the requirements for gas‐ freeing. The cost for this is anticipated to be part of the work item cost.

277 5 Work Item 5, paragraph 3.2 – Is it a requirement to use a fabricated cradle to drydock this class of vessel, or are properly blocked railways and drydocks acceptable?

It is not required to use a cradle to drydock an 87. Drawing 87‐WPB_85_13 Docking Plan provides an option to dock an 87 on designed keel and side blocks. 6

294 5 Work Item 5 – Can a Coast Guard Certified Marine Travel Lift be used to haul the 87’ and 110’ WPB’s?

Yes.

295 5 Work Item 5 – If a Coast Guard Certified Marine Travel Lift is permitted, is a cradle required when using the Travel Lift?

No, a cradle is not required. A travelift may be used to place the cutter on constructed blocks that are specified in the docking drawings.

296 5 Work Item 5 – If a cradle is required, does the government own one that is accessible for contractor’s use?

The Coast Guard does not provide a cradle for contractor's use.

contractor s use?

350 5 Work Item 5 – If this work item does not allow the use of a Coast Guard Certified Marine Travel Lift, is it possible to amend the specification to allow use of this?

Yes a Coast Guard certified Marine travelift can be used. Refer to standard spec 8634.

112 7

This Item task Contractor to provide pricing for Air Testing a list of Tanks. This Item does not task the Contractor to Open and Gas Free Tanks. Is the Contractor to enclude this cost in this Item or will this be covered under a Gas Free Item designated in the Contract Task Order Schedule of Supplies and Services?

Refer back to your SFLC Std Specification 0000 where you will find the requirements for gas‐ freeing. The cost for this is anticipated to be part of the work item cost.

Reference needed: Bollinger Shipyard USCG CPB Project MTU‐FA 771903 07 Feb 2000 The Government does not have the rights to reproduce the reference that you are 113 11

Reference needed: Bollinger Shipyard, USCG CPB Project MTU‐FA 771903, 07 Feb 2000, Engine/Gearbox Plant Alignment Instructions 8V396 TE94/Flange mounted BW 255. I could not find this reference on the disk labeled "Publications".

The Government does not have the rights to reproduce the reference that you are requesting. Please contact Bollinger directly to receive this reference. You may also be able to do an internet search to retrieve this reference.

114 11 87' ‐ Please provide the followg reference; Bollinger Shipyard, USCG CPB Project MTU‐FA‐ 771903, 07 Feb 2000, Engine/Gearbox Plant Alignment Instructions *V396 TE94/Flange mounted BW 255.

The Government does not have the rights to reproduce the reference that you are requesting. Please contact Bollinger directly to receive this reference. You may also be able to do an internet search to retrieve this reference.

Par. 3.2 alignment reference USCG CPB Project MTU‐FA 771903 was not apparently received ith th bli ti CD C l t R f D t il B lli Shi d USCG CPB P j t

The Government does not have the rights to reproduce the reference that you are ti Pl t t B lli di tl t i thi f Y l b bl

123 11 with the publications CD. Complete Reference Detail: Bollinger Shipyard, USCG CPB Project MTU‐FA 771903, 07 Feb 2000, Engine/Gearbox Plant. Alignment Instructions 8V396 TE94/Flange mounted BW 255.

requesting. Please contact Bollinger directly to receive this reference. You may also be able to do an internet search to retrieve this reference.

281 11 Work Item 11 – Please provide Bollinger Shipyard, USCG CPB Project MTU‐FA 771903, 07 Feb 2000, Engine/Gearbox Plant Alignment Instructions 8V396 TE94/Flange mounted BW 255.

The Government does not have the rights to reproduce the reference that you are requesting. Please contact Bollinger directly to receive this reference. You may also be able to do an internet search to retrieve this reference.

115 12

VESSEL TYPE: 87 WPB Both the rudders and the shaft skegs should be considered inaccessible voids. I do not see where in the specifications the contractor is tasked with the removal of the plugs to inspect for leakage and air testing of these voids. If this requirement is in a specification, please identify.

Contractors are advised to revisit work item 5 (Drydocking) and SFLC Std Spec 8634 for requirements related to inaccessible voids and appendages. These areas in question are considered to be part of work item 5.

116 12 Reference needed: Bollinger Shipyard, USCG CPB Project MTU‐FA 771903, 07 Feb 2000, Engine/Gearbox Plant Alignment Instructions 8V396 TE94/Flange mounted BW 255. I could not find this reference on the disk labeled "Publications".

The Government does not have the rights to reproduce the reference that you are requesting. Please contact Bollinger directly to receive this reference. You may also be able to do an internet search to retrieve this reference.

not find this reference on the disk labeled Publications . to do an internet search to retrieve this reference.

117 12 87' ‐ Please provide the followg reference; Bollinger Shipyard, USCG CPB Project MTU‐FA‐ 771903, 07 Feb 2000, Engine/Gearbox Plant Alignment Instructions *V396 TE94/Flange mounted BW 255.

The Government does not have the rights to reproduce the reference that you are requesting. Please contact Bollinger directly to receive this reference. You may also be able to do an internet search to retrieve this reference.

118 15 Reference needed: Bollinger Shipyard, USCG CPB Project MTU‐FA 771903, 07 Feb 2000, Engine/Gearbox Plant Alignment Instructions 8V396 TE94/Flange mounted BW 255. I could not find this reference on the disk labeled "Publications".

The Government does not have the rights to reproduce the reference that you are requesting. Please contact Bollinger directly to receive this reference. You may also be able to do an internet search to retrieve this reference.

Work Item 15 – Should we fully burden this item with all removals inspections checks fits Yes treat this work item as a stand alone work item 278 15

Work Item 15 – Should we fully burden this item with all removals, inspections, checks, fits, seals, installations, and testing when all of these efforts are already covered in Work Item 12?

Yes, treat this work item as a stand alone work item.

317 21

On the pricing schedule under item O‐021. Stern Tube(s), Interior Surfaces, Repair, is sub‐ paragraph “D”. It states “Either side, 33% of selected sides surface area”. I am assuming that this refers to paragraph 3.2, Repair Particulars, in the spec and is for repairing 33% of the total surface area of one of the stern tubes using Belzona or equal. Am I correct in that ti ? Th t f th T h R t ti d i t f i i l d d i

This is correct. The COR will designate which stern tube is to be repaired. For purposes of bidding, bid one stern tube.

assumption? The cost of the Tech Rep, protective measures and interferences is included in the other parts of O‐021 of the pricing schedule and that this covers the actual repairs.

428 21 Work Item 21, paragraph 3.2 – How much of the total surface area of the interior of the stern tube are we to bid on repairing? The entire surface would not seem economical.

Sub‐clins A, B and C are 100%. Sub‐clin D is 33%.

119 22 Section 3.1.4. Is the intent of Work Item 22 to work as a stand‐alone item or is the item to be The intent is to be a stand‐alone work item. Price accordingly.

5119 22 worked with Work Item 28?

120 24 Section 3.1.4. Is the intent of Work Item 24 to work as a stand‐alone item or is the item to be worked in‐conjunction with Work Item 22 paragraph 3.4?

The intent is to be a stand‐alone work item. Price accordingly.

4 26 This requirement is for waterborne tranducer replacement, yet this solicitation is for drydock work/repairs. Should this item be incldued in the solicitation?

This requirement could feasibly be executed in‐water pierside should the situation present itself.

245 26 paragraph 3.2.1 gives the contractor the option to use the vessel's emergency transducer cover plate, or fabricate a new one. There is obviously a cost difference. For purposes of all

Base bid price upon the highest priced option anticipated on the applicable drawing.

Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific 5245 26 cover plate, or fabricate a new one. There is obviously a cost difference. For purposes of all future task orders, what do we price here?

Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified.

246 26

87' ‐ Paragraph 3.2.1 directs the contractor to "install an emergency cover plate and gasket over the transducer to be renewed". If further says that "If available, the vessel's emergency cover plate may be used; otherwise a new cover plate shall be fabricated and turned over to the vessel at the completion of the work". The contractor must bid to fabricate an new plate since there is no gaurantee that the vessel will have an emergency cover plate. The work item should be definitive and not leave pricing fabricating of a new cover plate to the

Base bid price upon the highest priced option anticipated on the applicable drawing.

Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified.

item should be definitive and not leave pricing fabricating of a new cover plate to the judgement of the contractor. Please change the item to read, fabricate new cover plate and turn over to the vessel upon completion of work.

5 27 Paragraph 3.2.1 ‐ the first sentence of this paragraph appears incomplete and doesn't make sense. Please clarify intent.

This is merely an operational check to ensure the assembly is watertight.

Paragraph 3.4 requires renewal of upper and/or lower rudder bearings. The upper bearings are listed as GFP in 1 2 b t the lo er bearings are not Is the contractor to pro ide the lo er

As written, yes, the contractor is to provide the lower thordon bearing IF being renewed.

There has been disc ssion/feedback that the lo er bearing co ld be pro ided as GFP B t

6 28 are listed as GFP in 1.2, but the lower bearings are not. Is the contractor to provide the lower bearing is they are being replaced?

There has been discussion/feedback that the lower bearing could be provided as GFP. But the option to renew the lower bearing, whether provided by the contractor or Govt, is still available. Unless the work item is modified, the contractor should provide pricing per lower bearing, up to two total.

121 28 VESSEL TYPE: 87 WPB Are the rudder interiors and skegs coated with preservative MIL‐PRF‐ 16173?

Refer to work item 5 (Drydocking) for interior coating requirements applicable to these items in question.

122 28

87' ‐ This work item has many subCLINs to replace bearings. Are these subCLINs to be priced as stand alone items (to include removal of the rudder assemblies) or will they be activated after the removal of the rudder assembly or assemblies are completed?

These items will be activated after the removal of the assembly or assemblies.

7 29

Paragraph 3.5 requires renewal of upper and/or lower rudder bearings. The upper bearings are listed as GFP in 1.2, but the lower bearings are not. Is the contractor to provide the lower bearing is they are being replaced?

As written, yes, the contractor is to provide the lower thordon bearing IF being renewed.

There has been discussion/feedback that the lower bearing could be provided as GFP. But the option to renew the lower bearing, whether provided by the contractor or Govt, is still 27 29 bearing is they are being replaced? the option to renew the lower bearing, whether provided by the contractor or Govt, is still available. Unless the work item is modified, the contractor should provide pricing per lower bearing, up to two total.

247 30 Paragraph 3.2 requires contractor to renew the designated pad(s). How many pads are we to bid on for renewal?

Base bid price upon the highest priced option anticipated on the applicable drawing.

Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified.

Paragraph 3.2 task Contractor to renew the designated Pad's with new GFM shown in paragraph 1 2 Paragraph 1 2 states under the Quanity column "as designated by Contract

Base bid price upon the highest priced option anticipated on the applicable drawing.

Contractor prices can be reduced but not increased at the task order level once the specific

248 30 paragraph 1.2. Paragraph 1.2 states under the Quanity column "as designated by Contract Task Order". For Biding purposes of Labor and material Contractor request a Quanity of the GFM Material be Stated.

Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified.

238 33

VESSEL TYPE: 87 WPB Grey water system clean and flush ‐ 33% of system, for estimating purposes not knowing the spicific locations of the pipe cleaning, should the gas free of the grey water tank be included in the item, or will there be a separate item covering the gas free if required?

Refer back to your SFLC Std Specification 0000 where you will find the requirements for gas‐ freeing. The cost for this is anticipated to be part of the work item cost.

VESSEL TYPE 87 WPB S Pi i l d fl h 33% f t f ti ti R f b k t SFLC Std S ifi ti 0000 h ill fi d th i t f

239 34

VESSEL TYPE: 87 WPB Sewage Piping clean and flush ‐ 33% of system, for estimating purposes purposes not knowing the spicific locations of the pipe cleaning, should the gas free of the sewage tank be included in the item, or will there be a separate item covering the gas free if required?

Refer back to your SFLC Std Specification 0000 where you will find the requirements for gas‐ freeing. The cost for this is anticipated to be part of the work item cost.

232 35 Clins O‐035A thru O‐035D – what size piping are we to bid on for each Clin? Base bid price upon the largest size piping anticipated on the applicable drawing. Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified.

233 35

VESSEL TYPE: 87 WPB Grey Water Piping Renew, 4ft, 10 ft and 25 linear feet of piping, for estimating purposes not knowing the spicific locations of the piping renewal, should the gas free of the tank be included in the pricing of the partial piping sections or will there be a seperate item covering the gas free of the tank if required?

Refer back to your SFLC Std Specification 0000 where you will find the requirements for gas‐ freeing. The cost for this is anticipated to be part of the work item cost.

271 35

Scope of work is described as to renew piping in increments & locations as designated by the Coast Guard inspector or Task Order; How are prospective bidders to provide an informed

Refer to the pricing sheet for increments of piping. Bid only on the piping as fittings, etc will be handled via task order. Work Item 110 will address interferences at the task order level as

6271 35 Coast Guard inspector or Task Order; How are prospective bidders to provide an informed pricing proposal without actual amounts of piping & fittings to be renewed?

be handled via task order. Work Item 110 will address interferences at the task order level as well.

316 35

Pricing line item O‐035d ask for contractor to price entire system. The Bill of Materials has many items which are only associated with certain hull numbers, so many items will be included that are not required or will duplicate a similar item with the same purpose for another hull. Please advise how the contractor is to adress this issue .

Bid worst case scenerio at the IDIQ level. Prices can be lowered at task order level once the specific need is identified, but not increased.

234 36

Contractor is tasked to provide pricing on replacing increments of piping. There are different sizes and pipe material on the Bill of Materials. Which is to be priced? Are we pricing the pipe only or with fittings, valves, ect? If with fittings and valves, ect, please advise as to which fittings and valves.

Base bids upon the largest size piping ‐ piping only. Fittings will be identified at the task order level/change requests. Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified.

235 36

Pricing line item O‐036d ask for contractor to price entire system. The Bill of Materials has many items which are only associated with certain hull numbers, so many items will be incl ded that are not req ired or ill d plicate a similar item ith the same p rpose for

Base bids upon the largest size piping ‐ piping only. Fittings and variations in configuration will be identified at the task order level/change requests. There should be no differences in piping lengths (minimal differences) and si es for all h lls 5235 36 included that are not required or will duplicate a similar item with the same purpose for another hull. Please advise how the contractor is to adress this issue .

piping lengths (minimal differences) and sizes for all hulls. 5

236 36 Clins O‐036A thru O‐036D – what size piping are we to bid on for each Clin? Base bids upon the largest size piping ‐ piping only. Fittings will be identified at the task order level/change requests. Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified.

237 36

VESSEL TYPE: 87 WPB Sewage Piping Renew, 4ft, 10 ft and 25 linear feet of piping, for estimating purposes not knowing the spicific locations of the piping renewal, should the gas free of the Sewage tank be included in the pricing of the partial piping sections or will there be a seperate item covering the gas free of the tank if required?

Refer back to your SFLC Std Specification 0000 where you will find the requirements for gas‐ freeing. The cost for this is anticipated to be part of the work item cost.

272 36

Scope of work is described as to renew piping in increments & locations as designated by the Coast Guard inspector or Task Order; How are prospective bidders to provide an informed

Refer to the pricing sheet for increments of piping. Bid only on the piping as fittings, etc will be handled via task order. Work Item 110 will address interferences at the task order level as

6272 36 Coast Guard inspector or Task Order; How are prospective bidders to provide an informed pricing proposal without actual amounts of piping & fittings to be renewed?

be handled via task order. Work Item 110 will address interferences at the task order level as well.

299 36

In regard to Amendment 5 "Questions & Answers" #234 which states, 'base bids on the largest piping only ~ fittings will be identified at the task order level/change request' Question; other than rip out & carrying new pipe to the job location what is the contractor to base labor hours on with no threading, brazing, welding of fittings considered? Be advised this question also applies to items 35 37 38 39 & 40

Assume the costliest method of joining the renewed piping to the existing. Prices can be reduced at the task order level once the exact scope of work is known, but prices cannot be increased at the task order level.

this question also applies to items 35, 37, 38, 39 & 40.

229 37 Clins O‐037.01 thru O‐037.02C – what size piping are we to bid on for each Clin? What is the largest pipe size we should use?

Base bid price upon the largest size piping anticipated on the applicable drawing. Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified.

230 37

VESSEL TYPE: 87 WPB Potable Water Piping Renewal, for estimating purposes not knowing the specific locations of the piping renewal, should the gas free of the potable water tanks be i l d d i th i i f th ti l i i ti ill th b t it i

Refer back to your SFLC Std Specification 0000 where you will find the requirements for gas‐ freeing. The cost for this is anticipated to be part of the work item cost.

5230 37 included in the pricing of the partial piping sections or will there be a seperate item covering the gas free of the tank if required?

273 37

Scope of work is described as to renew piping in increments & locations as designated by the Coast Guard inspector or Task Order; How are prospective bidders to provide an informed pricing proposal without actual amounts of piping & fittings to be renewed?

Assume the costliest method of joining the renewed piping to the existing. Prices can be reduced at the task order level once the scope of work is known, but prices cannot be increased at the task order level.

Pricing schedule ask contractor to price piping in increments according to less than 3" and Revised SOSS to have pricing for CU‐NI piping and a standalone for SS piping (one size) in

407 37 greater than 3". There are different pipe materials on Bill of Materials. Which material is to be priced? The Bill of Material does not show any pipe greater than 3". How is the contractor suppose to fill in Pricing line items O‐037.02A through O‐037.02C ?

place of the ">3" "<=3".

223 38 Clins O‐038A thru O‐038D – what size piping are we to bid on for each Clin? Base bid price upon the largest size piping anticipated on the applicable drawing. Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified.

identified.

231 38

Contractor is tasked to provide pricing on replacing increments of piping. There are different sizes on the Bill of Materials. Which is to be priced? Are we pricing the pipe only or with fittings, valves, ect? If with fittings and valves, ect, please advise as to which fittings and valves.

Base bids upon the largest size piping ‐ piping only. Fittings will be identified at the task order level/change requests. Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified.

274 38

Scope of work is described as to renew piping in increments & locations as designated by the Coast Guard inspector or Task Order; How are prospective bidders to provide an informed pricing proposal without actual amounts of piping & fittings to be renewed?

Assume the costliest method of joining the renewed piping to the existing. Prices can be reduced at the task order level once the scope of work is known, but prices cannot be increased at the task order level pricing proposal without actual amounts of piping & fittings to be renewed? increased at the task order level.

336 38

VESSEL TYPE: 87 WPB This contractor is using WPB 87 item 38 for example, this question applies to all pricing for the 87' and 110' WPB's which involve piping system renewals and, for this example pricing line item O‐038D, "entire system" What constitutes "entire system" for these items? Item 38 for example, the drawing 533‐001 for potable water piping includes all major equipments, such as reverse osmosis units, which are stand alone GFM pieces in other ork items All the piping items face this problem Please clarif e actl hat needs to be

This item should pertain to only those components labeled as "pipe".

work items. All the piping items face this problem. Please clarify exactly what needs to be priced to be considered the entire system for all piping renewal items.

224 39

Contractor is tasked to provide pricing on replacing increments of piping. There are different sizes and different wall thicknesses on the (2) referenced Bill of Materials. Which is to be priced? Are we pricing the pipe only or with fittings, valves, ect? If with fittings and valves, ect, please advise as to which fittings and valves.

Base bids upon the largest size piping ‐ piping only. Fittings will be identified at the task order level/change requests. Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified. 5

225 39 Clins O‐039A thru O‐039C – what size piping are we to bid on for each Clin? Base bid price upon the largest size piping anticipated on the applicable drawing. Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is 5225 39 prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified.

226 39

VESSEL TYPE: 87 WPB Fuel Piping Renew, 4ft, 10 ft and 25 linear feet of piping, for estimating purposes not knowing the specific locations of the piping renewal, should the gas free of the Fuel tanks be included in the pricing of the partial piping sections or will there be a seperate item covering the gas free of the tank if required?

Refer back to your SFLC Std Specification 0000 where you will find the requirements for gas‐ freeing. The cost for this is anticipated to be part of the work item cost.

Scope of work is described as to renew piping in increments & locations as designated by the Assume the costliest method of joining the renewed piping to the existing Prices can be

275 39

Scope of work is described as to renew piping in increments & locations as designated by the Coast Guard inspector or Task Order; How are prospective bidders to provide an informed pricing proposal without actual amounts of piping & fittings to be renewed?

Assume the costliest method of joining the renewed piping to the existing. Prices can be reduced at the task order level once the scope of work is known, but prices cannot be increased at the task order level.

227 40

Pricing schedule ask the contractor to replace in increments hydraulic lines. There are different size tubing on the Bill of Materials. Which size tubing is to be priced? Are fittings to be included, if so please state the type and quantities of fittings. Many of the line items are h ll b ifi h i th t t t dd thi ?

Base bids upon the largest size piping ‐ piping only. Fittings will be identified at the task order level/change requests. Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified. 5 hull number specific, how is the contractor to address this?

228 40 Clins O‐040A thru O‐040C – what size piping are we to bid on for each Clin? Base bid price upon the largest size piping anticipated on the applicable drawing. Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified.

249 40 Clins O‐040A thru O‐040C – are we to apply the full cost of the requirements of paragraphs

3.2 thru 3.2.3 to each Clin?

Base bid price upon the highest priced option anticipated on the applicable drawing.

Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific 5 need is identified.

276 40

Scope of work is described as to renew piping in increments & locations as designated by the Coast Guard inspector or Task Order; How are prospective bidders to provide an informed pricing proposal without actual amounts of piping & fittings to be renewed?

Assume the costliest method of joining the renewed piping to the existing. Prices can be reduced at the task order level once the scope of work is known, but prices cannot be increased at the task order level.

430 40

Work Item 40, Hydraulic Lines, Renew ; the term “lines” is ambiguous to the actual materials in the system. What constitutes a “line” when there is tubing , piping and hoses in the

SOSS has ben changed to separate pipe and tubing

8430 40 in the system. What constitutes a line when there is tubing , piping and hoses in the system? The price schedule asks to renew 4 LF 10 LF etc. Linear feet of what? Please clarify this work item.

220 41 The two given references 87 WPB 321‐004 and 87 WPB 556‐001 do not identify any pumps.

Please provide the correct references.

Please refer to Tech Pub 4624 (listed under "2. References" in the work item) for pump details ‐ specifically pages 5 and 15.

The work item refers to reference 87 WPB 201‐001 which is a machinery arragngement drawing with a list of components. Pricing schedule line O‐043A and O‐043B state to renew Fire/Bilge pumps Components list shows item 8 to be a fire/bilge pump related to reference

O‐043A and O‐043B refer to the same pump (as indicated in either 87 WPB 521‐001 or 87 WPB 529‐001): Grundfos No. CRN‐32‐4, NSN 4320‐01‐477‐8625. There are two of these pumps total: one for port (O‐043A) and one for starboard (O‐043B) The forepeak bilge

221 43

Fire/Bilge pumps. Components list shows item 8 to be a fire/bilge pump related to reference

5. Reference 5's material list shows One each bilge pump. Components item 9 shows to be One each fire/bilge pump related to reference 27. The reference 27 material list contains Two each fire/bilge pumps. Pricing schedule line item O‐043H calls out to renew Forepeak bilge pump. Components item number 81 shows a Forepeak bilge pump and again refers to reference 5, the single bilge pump also identified as a Fire/Bilge pump in Components list item 8. Please clarify pricing schedule line items O‐043A, O‐043B and O‐043H correct pump references pumps, total: one for port (O‐043A) and one for starboard (O‐043B). The forepeak bilge pump is as indicated 0n the 87 WPB 529‐001 drawing: Rule No. 12 2000; one pump, total, listed as O‐043H on the pricing schedule..

references.

391 43 WI43 states Renew pumps, the ref. drawing 201‐001 does not provide MAKE, MODEL particulars for each pump listed. Can you provide make and model for each pump? In order to get vendor pricing.

Recommend reviewing the references listed on sheet 1 of drawing 201‐001 for the applicable drawings with relevant tech info. 8

222 44

87 & 110: Side scanning apparently requires the surfaces to be sandblasted and primed prior to commencing, as inferred by Item 44, Par. 3.1.4. Request confirmation that surface preparation & priming to accommodate side scan will be covered by other IDIQ or task order items ‐ of clarification if surface preparation needs to be included in side scan item 44 (Contractor Note: 110' WPB side scan item 126 references UW body & freeboard preservation items 232 & 235).

This item will be done in conjunction with the applicable preservation work item(s). DO NOT include surface preparation and priming in the estimate for this work item.

87' ‐ The work item lists "Docking blocks" as interferences to be handled in accordance with No. Contractor will not be required remove/reinstall blocks.

343 44

87 The work item lists Docking blocks as interferences to be handled in accordance with SFLC STD SPEC 0000, para 3.3.5. Is it the government's intention to remove and reinstall the docking blocks to complete the side scan survey? If so, this will effect the preservation requirement of the underwater hull as it relates to the specific docking positions.

No. Contractor will not be required remove/reinstall blocks.

217 46

Section 3.1.4. The subject items have the contractor removing the stern door as interference. Work Item 32 has the contractor removing the stern door. Is the contractor correct to assume that each and every item is to stand alone or are some of the items to

For bid purposes, assume stand alone.

correct to assume that each and every item is to stand alone or are some of the items to work together?

218 47

Section 3.1.4. The subject items have the contractor removing the stern door as interference. Work Item 32 has the contractor removing the stern door. Is the contractor correct to assume that each and every item is to stand alone or are some of the items to work together?

For bid purposes, assume stand alone.

87 & 110: Work items 48 & 143, Par. 3.1.3 protection measures vs Par. 3.1.4 interferences:

C t t t k it 48 & 143 d t li t i t f CG ill b i b t

The cabling is to be handled/protected by the contractor. Paragraphs 3.1.3.1 and 3.1.3.2 id th i t t h dl th bl

219 48

Contractor notes work items 48 & 143 does not list interferences CG will be removing, but items 49 & 144 for contractor mast interference removals include cabling (antenna/electrical). Request clarification if CG will be removing & reinstalling antenna & electrical cabling in items 48 & 143 as an interferences, including banding, and provide for Par.3.1.3 protection measures;

provide the requirements to handle the cables.

87 & 110: Work items 48, 49, 143, & 144, Par. 3.1.3, regarding protection measures, requires antenna cable coiling and electrical cable coiling "...down to deck/bulkhead penetrations."

No. Cables do not need to be pulled through the penetrations.

340 48 Additionally, work item 143 & 144 requires MCT disassembly, but item does not appear to require removal through penetrations. Request clarification if both antenna & electrical cabeling will need to be removed through penetrations for coiling below deck;

216 51

Section 3.2.1. The Engine Room is a machinery space. On page B3 of STDSPEC 6310 (2012), Option I gives the reader two options. Is the reader correct to interpret the writing to state that the bilge shall be prepared IAW “Machinery Spaces: SSPC‐SP 11 (1.0) or SSPC‐SP WJ‐

The contractor may quote either applicable method for Machinery Spaces.

5216 51 that the bilge shall be prepared IAW Machinery Spaces: SSPC SP 11 (1.0) or SSPC SP WJ 2(L)/NACE WJ‐2(L),” or is “Non‐Machinery Spaces: SSPC‐SP 10/NACE No. 2 using grit conforming to MIL‐A‐22262 / (1.5‐3.5)” to be used in a machinery space? Is the contractor correct to quote SP11?

211 54

Section 3.2.1. The Lazarette is a machinery space. On page B3 of STDSPEC 6310 (2012), Option II takes reader back to Option I. Is the reader correct to interpret the writing to state that the bilge shall be prepared IAW “Machinery Spaces: SSPC‐SP 11 (1.0) or SSPC‐SP WJ‐ 2(L)/NACE WJ‐2(L) ” or is “Non‐Machinery Spaces: SSPC‐SP 10/NACE No 2 using grit

The contractor may quote either applicable method for Machinery Spaces.

2(L)/NACE WJ‐2(L), or is Non‐Machinery Spaces: SSPC‐SP 10/NACE No. 2 using grit conforming to MIL‐A‐22262 / (1.5‐3.5)” to be used in a machinery space? Is the contractor correct to quote SP11?

291 55

Work Item 55 – Paragraph 3.1.4 and Clins O‐055A thru O‐055D – until the exact area(s) of partial preservation are identified it is impossible to determine what interferences will be involved. Will interferences for these Clins be handled as growth work once specific areas are identified?

Work item 110 will address interferences currently unknown. Interferences are anticipated to be covered at the Task Order/CR level.

Work Item 56 Paragraph 3 1 4 and Clins O 056A thr O 056D same q estion as #136 Work item 110 ill address interferences c rrentl nkno n Interferences are anticipated

292 56

Work Item 56 – Paragraph 3.1.4 and Clins O‐056A thru O‐056D – same question as #136.

(Work Item 55 – Paragraph 3.1.4 and Clins O‐055A thru O‐055D – until the exact area(s) of partial preservation are identified it is impossible to determine what interferences will be involved. Will interferences for these Clins be handled as growth work once specific areas are identified?)

Work item 110 will address interferences currently unknown. Interferences are anticipated to be covered at the Task Order/CR level.

8 58 Titled "Forepeak Compartment Prserve ‐ Partial", however there is no quantity directed as to what percentage of the total compartment should be preserved. Please provide a definitive quantity.

Similarly to other partial preservation work items, recommend 33%.

212 58

Section 3.2.1 Preservation preparation. The Contractor shall prepare all designated surfaces;

use the system specified for “Bilges, Cofferdams, and Forepeaks, Option I” (surface preparation only) in SFLC Std Spec 6310, Appendix B (Cutter and Boat Interior Painting Systems).

The intent is to be up to 33%. For bidding purposes, the contractor should bid a price for preserving 33% of the entire compartment, inclusive of deck, bulkheads and overhead. The contractor may choose either of the methods under Option I.

Systems).

213 58

Sections 3.2.2 Preservation. Preserve the designated surfaces in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph titled “Preservation requirements – general”, using the coating system specified for “Bilges, Cofferdams, and Forepeaks, Steel, Option I” in SFLC Std Spec 6310, Appendix B (Cutter and Boat Interior Painting Systems). Select Light Gray (26373) as the top/finish coat color.

The intent is to be up to 33%. For bidding purposes, the contractor should bid a price for preserving 33% of the entire compartment, inclusive of deck, bulkheads and overhead. The contractor may choose either of the methods under Option I. 5

The contractor needs to be able to quantify “the designated surfaces.” The intent of the item is “partial ” Will this be 5% 25% or 33%? Will this be overhead bulkhead or deck? Is it the

The intent is to be up to 33%. For bidding purposes, the contractor should bid a price for preserving 33% of the entire compartment inclusive of deck bulkheads and overhead The

214 58 is partial. Will this be 5%, 25%, or 33%? Will this be overhead, bulkhead or deck? Is it the intent of the item to accomplish a partial SSPC SP10 for a “partial” as indicated by Option I, or may the contractor surface prepare using SP11?

preserving 33% of the entire compartment, inclusive of deck, bulkheads and overhead. The contractor may choose either of the methods under Option I. 5

293 58

Work Item 58 – Paragraph 3.1.4 – same question as #136. (Work Item 55 – Paragraph 3.1.4 and Clins O‐055A thru O‐055D – until the exact area(s) of partial preservation are identified it is impossible to determine what interferences will be involved. Will interferences for these Cli b h dl d th k ifi id tifi d?)

Work item 110 will address interferences currently unknown. Interferences are anticipated to be covered at the Task Order/CR level.

Clins be handled as growth work once specific areas are identified?)

282 64 Work Item 64 – Please provide TP 4535B. It was not included on disc of Tech Pubs. For a copy of the reference please contact Shavonda Jamison at Shavonda.Jamison@uscg.mil or Andrew Northcutt at Andrew.J.Northcutt@uscg.mil. 6

297 64

Para 1.1The scope of work states; "Contractor to renew the main diesel engine(s) as designated in the Contract Task Order. Shall prospective bidders provide pricing to renew (1)

Refer to the pricing sheet for engine bidding purposes. The pricing schedule specifically provides the amounts.

6297 64 main diesel engine as opposed to (2) for bidding puposes? Request the Coast Guard delineate amount required to consider for pricing.

308 64 87' ‐ Please provide CG Technical Publication (TP) 4535B, Mar 2003, Main Diesel Engine ‐ Fluids & Lubricants Specifications

For a copy of the reference please contact Shavonda Jamison at Shavonda.Jamison@uscg.mil or Andrew Northcutt at Andrew.J.Northcutt@uscg.mil. 6

298 65

Para 1.1 The scope of work states; "Contractor to renew SSDG(s) as designated in the Contract Task Order. Shall prospective bidders provide pricing to renew (1) SSDG as opposed

Refer to the pricing sheet for SSDG bidding purposes. The pricing schedule specifically provides the amounts.

6298 65 Contract Task Order. Shall prospective bidders provide pricing to renew (1) SSDG as opposed to (2) for bidding puposes? Request the Coast Guard delineate amount required to consider for pricing.

provides the amounts.

361 65

87' ‐ Paragraph 3.2.1 directs the contractor to "renew all disturbed MDE and SSDG exhaust "Clamp V‐Band Tubes" and apply silkonene sealant to all disturbed joints at reinstallation".

Why aren't the Clamp V‐Band Tubes provided by the government similar to the V‐Bands supplied for the generator(s)? The government supplies them for the MDE replacement, shouldn't they be included in this item as they are required for SSDG replacement? What is

The tubes are typically provided; howver, for IDIQ pricing purposes, assume tube will not be provided as GFP. Tubes may be provided as GFP once the specific need is identified at the task order level. If so, pricing may be reduced at the task order level.

shouldn t they be included in this item as they are required for SSDG replacement? What is Silkonene?

370 65

Can the government provide a master drawing reference list for each cutter class? For instance WI 65 tasks the contractor to reinstall the soft patch using the GFM kit AND new fasteners. The drawing for the soft patch is not listed as a reference, and I'll have to search hundreds of files to find the correct drawing in order to identify the correct fasteners.

Master Drawing Reference Lists for each cutter class will be posted to FBO.

Paragraph 3 2 is the intent to repalce the indo )s) glass onl or the entire assembl The indo (s) come as an assembl complete ith gasket/frame The fasteners ma be 9 66

Paragraph 3.2 ‐ is the intent to repalce the window)s) glass only, or the entire assembly including framing, gaskets, fasteners, etc?

The window(s) come as an assembly complete with gasket/frame. The fasteners may be reused.

345 66

Para. 1.3: Beclawat windows have a 10‐12 week delivery after receipt of order. Are the forthcoming task orders going to be issued in sufficient time for any contractor to comply?

To avoid delays in repairing CG vessels, it is recommended that the CG furnish the windows.

Yes. Task orders will be awarded in sufficient time to allow contractor provided equipment to arrive.

10 67 Paragraph 3.2 is the intent to replace just the door/hatch panel, or the entire assembly including frame(s)?

They are "assemblies", which is inclusive of the frames. Fasteners may be reused.

215 67 Work item paragraph states to renew door at Bridge IAW drawing 87 WPB 167‐001 item A.

The referenced drawing bill of material list shows two types of doors for Item A, depending upon Hull number. Which door isn the contractor to price?

The contractor should use the price for item A in the bid for all hulls.

253 67 Item 67 requires renewal of doors & hatches, but reference drawing does not appear to provide information needed for estimating. Request 87‐WPB‐167‐001, Ref. 3 drawing BSI 121‐

Drawing is attached to this, Amendment 5.

5253 67 provide information needed for estimating. Request 87 WPB 167 001, Ref. 3 drawing BSI 121

S61.

257 67 The referenced drawing 87 WPB 167‐001, door items A, B, C, D and hatch item B states to refer to second tier reference # 3, drawing BSI 121‐S61 for further info and manufacturers part number. Please provide this reference.

For a copy of the reference please contact Shavonda Jamison at Shavonda.Jamison@uscg.mil or Andrew Northcutt at Andrew.J.Northcutt@uscg.mil. 6

Work item 67: Door and/or Hatch Assembly Weather/Watertight, Renew. The work item requires the contractor to renew various doors and hatches as per drawing 87 WPB 167‐1 revision G The drawing list the door and hatch descriptions as BSI REF 3 – sht # Reference 3

For a copy of the reference please contact Shavonda Jamison at Shavonda.Jamison@uscg.mil or Andrew Northcutt at Andrew.J.Northcutt@uscg.mil.

269 67 revision G. The drawing list the door and hatch descriptions as BSI REF 3 – sht #. Reference 3 is BSI 121‐S61 Watertight Doors & hatches. This sub reference was not provided. Can the Coast Guard provide this reference or provide the manufacturer and part number for door items A, B, C, D and hatch items A, B, C?

208 68 Paragraph 3.2 ‐ is the intent to replace just the joiner door, or the entire assembly including frame (s) and fasteners?

The intent is to replace the assembly. When bidding, use the maximum price of all doors.

P i i h d l li O 068A t t t i i f i O h j i d Pl B bid i th i i f ll th d ti i t d th li bl 209 68

Pricing schedule line O‐068A states to give a price for renewing One each joiner door. Please select which door is required to be priced.

Base bid price upon the maximum price of all the doors anticipated on the applicable drawing. Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified.

210 68 Pricing schedule line O‐068B states to give a price for renewing Five each joiner doors. Please select which doors are required to be priced.

Base bid price upon the maximum price of all the doors anticipated on the applicable drawing. Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified.

paragraph 3.1.4 – it is impossible to determine what interferences are involved and the Work item 280 will address interferences currently unknown. Interferences are anticipated

200 71 associated cost to handle them until the actual repair area is identified. Will interferences be handled as growth work after the actual repair areas are identified?

to be covered at the Task Order/CR level.

201 71

CLIN States for Contractor to price weld repair cracked steel in one foot increments. Is the intent for the Contractor to only price one each one foot increment? What thickness and type of material does the contractor chose? Due to the thickness and type of metal there will be multible passes of weld by thickness and different NDT (weld) requirements by Type of

Base bid price upon the thickest metal anticipated on the applicable drawing. Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified. 5 multible passes of weld by thickness and different NDT (weld) requirements by Type of metal..

202 72 paragraph 3.1.4 – it is impossible to determine what interferences are involved and the associated cost to handle them until the actual repair area is identified. Will interferences be handled as growth work after the actual repair areas are identified?

Work item 280 will address interferences currently unknown. Interferences are anticipated to be covered at the Task Order/CR level.

CLIN States for Contractor to price weld repair eroded steel welds in one foot increments. Is the intent for the Contractor to only price one each one foot increment? What thickness and

Base bid price upon the thickest metal anticipated on the applicable drawing. Contractor prices can be reduced but not increased at the task order level once the specific need is

203 72 the intent for the Contractor to only price one each one foot increment? What thickness and type of material does the contractor chose? Due to the thickness and type of metal there will be multible passes of weld by thickness and different NDT (weld) requirements by Type of metal..

prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified. 5

204 73 paragraph 3.1.4 – it is impossible to determine what interferences are involved and the associated cost to handle them until the actual repair area is identified. Will interferences be handled as growth work after the actual repair areas are identified?

Work item 280 will address interferences currently unknown. Interferences are anticipated to be covered at the Task Order/CR level.

205 73

CLIN States for Contractor to price weld repair cracked aluminum in one foot increments. Is the intent for the Contractor to only price one each one foot increment? What thickness and type of material does the contractor chose? Due to the thickness and type of metal there will be multible passes of weld by thickness and different NDT (weld) requirements by Type of metal..

Base bid price upon the thickest metal anticipated on the applicable drawing. Contractor prices can be reduced, but not increased, at the task order level once the specific need is identified. 5

206 74 paragraph 3.1.4 – it is impossible to determine what interferences are involved and the associated cost to handle them until the actual repair area is identified. Will interferences be handled as growth work after the actual repair areas are identified?

Work item 280 will address interferences currently unknown.