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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

HSCG85-10-R-P45FX7

DRY-DOCK & REPAIRS OF CGC MELLON (WHEC 717)

AMENDMENT A001

The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

a.

The due date and time for submission of the Request for Proposal will remain unchanged.

b.

Clause entitled “Contractor’s Performance Assessment Report (CPAR)” is hereby incorporated and made part as paragraph H.8 under Section H of the subject solicitation/contract. The clause reads as follows:

H.8

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT (CPAR)

(a) GENERAL: The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistic Center (SFLC) will monitor and evaluate the successful offeror’s past performance of this contract and prepare a Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) in accordance with FAR Part 42.15. All information contained in this assessment may be used, within the limitations of FAR 42.15, by the government for future source selections and in accordance with FAR 15.304, when past performance is an evaluation factor for award.

(b) NOTIFICATION: Upon completion of the contract, the contractor will be notified of the assessment. The contractor will be allowed 30 days to respond to the SLFC’s assessment of its performance entered into CPARS. The contractor’s response, if any, will be made part of the CPAR system.

(c) INFORMATION: Information included in the CPAR may include, but is not limited to, the contractor’s record of conforming to contract requirements and to standards of good workmanship; the contractor’s record of forecasting and controlling costs; the contractor’s adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance; the contractor’s history of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction; the contractor’s record of integrity and business ethics, and generally, the contractor’s business-like concern for the interest of the customer.

(d) RELEASE OF DATA: CPARS information is considered business sensitive and will not be released except: (1) to other Federal procurement activities which request it; (2) when SFLC must release pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request; or (3) when prior written consent is requested and obtained from the contractor.

c.

The following are answers to the Request for Clarifications:

Question No. 1;

Definite Item Nos. D-25, D-27, D-29 & D-30, Item 25 will require that the CPP hubs get removed from the tailshafts and there is no mention of this happening in hubs general maintenance or the shafting removal item. What item would the Government want this item to be covered in?

ANSWER: If the contractor requires removal of the hubs in order to place the shafts on the lathe for shaft coating renewal, contractor will use the added Optional Item No. 89, Remove and Reinstall Propeller Hub from Tailshaft, and the applicable specification.

NOTE: Page 4 of the solicitation package under the Schedule of Items is revised as shown on the attachment to this amendment. Offerors are advised to utilize this revised page during submission of the Request for proposal. Failure to utilize the revised page will result for the offer to be rejected as non-responsive to the solicitation.

Question No. 2:

Definite Item D-21, Propulsion Shaft Seals Mechanical Overhaul and Inflatable Renewal, paragraph 3.2.1, Could you change the wording for a technical representative from “certified/licensed” to “qualified”? Warsila the manufacturer, a foreign-owned corporation neither certifies nor license anyone to work on their equipment, thus maintaining their monopoly on the US military.

ANSWER: Paragraph 3.2.1 of the work item D-21, is hereby changed to read as follows:

“3.2.1 The contractor shall provide and use a qualified Technical Representative to ensure all work is performed satisfactorily. The technical representative shall be present for all disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of the Warsila shaft seal system.”

Question No. 3:

Definite Items No. D-27, Propulsion Shafting Remove, Inspect & Reinstall, and D-28, Propulsion Shaft Bearings (external) Check Clearances, paragraph 1 of 27 and all of 28; paragraph 1 of D-27 indicates that all port and starboard bearings are to be inspected and renewed yet there is nothing in the body of the specification that tells the contractor to do so. D-28 titled propulsion shaft bearings indicates that only bearing clearances are to be taken care. Is the contractor to take bearing clearances or renew the stave bearings?

ANSWER:

Renewal of bearing staves will be based on the results of the inspection. The clearances readings in D-28 are to be taken on the existing bearing and are used to track bearings wear. Renewal of the stave bearings, if required, will be based on inspection and measurements. Renewals are covered in Optional items O-86 and O-87.

Question No. 4:

Definite Item D-39, sea Strainers (All sizes) Overhaul, paragraph 3.2, 3.3 and strainer list; Item 39 indicates that there is a separate inspection required for duplex and simplex, strainers and the strainer list on page 201 does not identify what type the strainer are. Can the Government please identify the strainers as to what type they are?

ANSWER: All strainers listed on page 201 are duplex strainers.

Question No. 5:

Definite Item D-25 (All items) Propulsion Shaft Coating Renewal, paragraph 2; Item D-25 references 378-FRAM-W-243-27. Rev.C for renewal of shaft covering, but contractor received different revisions with the CD drawings than what are specified. Contractor requests clarification if the drawings provided by USCG on CD will take precedence over references in the specifications. Note: Drawings received for D-25 appear to be a combination of Rev. A&E sheets.

ANSWER: CG drawing 378 FRAM-W-243-7 has five (5) sheets 1 and 2 are labeled Rev, E and Sheets 3, 4, and 5 are rev. A. Contractor received correct data.

Question No. 6:

Definite Item D-27, Rudder & Rudder Stock Removal & Inspection, paragraph 1 and 3.13.3; paragraph 1 of d-47 tells the contractor that there will be no GFM. Paragraph 3.13.3 tells the contractor to install the GFM belzona D&A Hi coat Elastoner. Will the Belzona be GFM or a contractor furnished?

ANSWER: Belzona will be a Contractor Furnished Material.

Question No. 7:

Definite d-50, Thruster Unit (General) Overhaul, paragraph 3.3.1, Would someone such as Sound propeller or perhaps Simplex be acceptable as a substitute for a technical representative?

ANSWER: Affirmative. The requirement for an OEM technician is hereby waived.

Question No. 8:

Definite Item 07, Vent Plenum Repairs, paragraph 2, Item reference CD Dwg. 378-FRAM-W-512-1, Rev. 1 HVAC Diagram, received with the solicitation drawings package (received on a CD) includes 13 sheets, however, contractor requests confirmation that all drawing sheets were provided. For instance sheet 6C shows main deck vent systems between FRM 234-316, but forward of FR-234 is apparently on sheet b – which does not appear to have been received with the drawing on the CD. Note; Plenum repairs required for this item are forward of FR. 234 and impact on other item estimates, such as vent cleaning may be relevant.

ANSWER:

Sheet 1A contains a complete listing of sheets. If a contractor are missing specific sheets in addition to 6b, please identify. Sheets 1A, 6B, and 6C are attached for your reference.

Question No. 9: Definite Item No. D-27, ER Hull Plating & Stiffener repair, paragraph 3.2.1.7, paragraph 3.2.1.7 requires pre-docking alignment measurements prior to vessel arrival at the contractor’s facility. Contractor requests confirmation this inspection will occur at the vessel’s homeport (Seattle, WA).

Affirmative, at contractor’s option. The Government is also flexible regarding period of performance for this item.

Question No. 10: O-74, Hull Plating Renewal, General, paragraph 3.1.1, could USCG provide a reference plate material (A-36, HY-80), a reference plate thickness (3/8”, ½”), and reference regarding whether plate can be accessed from the dock basin or will require a manlift?

ANSWER: Contractor will assume that plate material is ½ inch thick shell plating . Contractor will not assume that there is any HY-80 steel for renewal. Additional costs for renewal of HY-80 steel will be subject to contract modification.

Question No. 11:

O-74, Hull Plating renewal, General, paragraph 3.1.4; could USCG provide a more specific guidelines for the variety and extent of interferences to be included in the item?

ANSWER:

Contractor will assume no major interferences. Removal of mechanical equipment berthing racks or lockers or electrical panels which may be required to perform this work will be the subject of a contract modification.

Question No. 12:

O-74, Hull Plating Renewal, General, paragraph 3.2, Could USCG provide a more specific guidelines for the level of effort to be included in accomplishing “gas free certification” for this item.

ANSWER:

Contractor will assume that no significant cleaning will be required. Gas free certification will be just the certification inspection. If cleaning, such as cleaning a fuel tank or bilge area is required, this work will be the subject of a contract modification.

Question No. 13:

O-74, Hull Plating Renewal, General, paragraph 3.5.4, could USCG provide a more specific guidelines for the level of effort to be included in accomplishing application of coatings for this item.

ANSWER:

The new plating will be preserved on both the interior and exterior sides. Interior sides will be preserved in accordance with the Colors And Coating Manual. Preservation of the exterior plating will be coordinated with underwater body preservation so cost of coating exterior plating will be in conjunction with that work item. Contractor will treat exterior plate as parts of hull which are blasted to Near White Metal.

Question No. 14:

O-74, Hull Plating Renewal, General, paragraph 3.6.1, could USCG provide more specific guidelines for the level of effort to be included restore insulation for this item?

ANSWER:

Contractor will assume that the affected plating is lagged with 2 inch fiberglass insulation, Insulation will be cut back to allow hot work then restored upon completion of work. Renewal to be in accordance with NSTM Chapter 635. Actual renewals will replace insulation which was existing, This information is for submitting proposal only.

Question No. 15, Optional Item O-78, Renew Tank Manhole Ring, paragraph 3.1.4, could USCG provide a more specific guidelines to variety and extent of interferences to be included in this item ?

Question No. 16, Optional Item O-79, Repair Manhole Ring, paragraph 3.1.3, could USCG provide a more specific guidelines for the variety and extent of interferences to be included in this item?

ANSWERS TO QUESTION NO. 15 & 16:

Contractor to assume no significant interference in way of manhole ring repairs or renewal. Decking in way of work will be assumed to be painted steel. If other type of deck covering is encountered , this will result in a change order for deck covering renewal.

Question No. 17, Optional Item O-83, Deck Plating Renewal, General, paragraph 3.1.1, Could the USCG provide more specific representation of the work to be performed? What will be the plate thickness to be performed? What will be the plate thickness (1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”) internal or external repairs?

ANSWER:

Contractor will assume that ½ inch plating will be used in renewals. Actual plating thickness will be determined after locations for renewal are identified. Disregard drawings in paragraph 3.3.5. Drawings from affected areas will be provided after areas of concern are identified by ship force.

Question No. 18:

Optional Item O-83, Deck Plating Renewal, General, paragraph 3.1.4, what variety of equipment will need to be “locked out and tagged out”?

ANSWER:

Contractor will assume that only minor equipment needs to be locked or tagged out to accomplish steel renewals. Tag out of major systems or removal of equipment will be covered by contract modification once areas of steel renewal are identified.

Question No. 19: Optional Item O-83, Deck Plating Renewal, General, paragraph 3.1.6, how many and what variety of interferences should be anticipated?

ANSWER: Delete paragraph 3.1.6. Contractor is to submit proposal for steel renewal only. Major interferences will be covered by contract modification once area of concern are identified.

Question No. 20:

Optional Item O-83, Deck Plating Renewal, General, paragraph 3.1.7, could USCG provide a more specific guidelines for the level of effort to be included restore insulation for this item?

ANSWER: Contractor will assume that the affected bulkheads or decks are lagged with 2 inch fiberboard insulation. Insulation will be cut back to allow hot work than restored upon completion of work. Renewal to be in accordance with NSTM Chapter 635. Actual renewals will replace insulation which was existing. This information is for submitting proposal only.

Question No. 21:

Optional Item O-83, Deck Plating Renewal, General, paragraph 3.2, could USCG provide a more specific guidelines for the level of effort to be included in accomplishing “gas free certification” for this item?

ANSWER:

Contractor will assume that no significant cleaning will be required. Gas free certification will be just the certification inspection. If cleaning such as cleaning a fuel tank or bilge area is required, this work will be subject of a contract modification.

Question No. 22:

Definite Item D-40, D-41, & D-42, Sea Valves & Firemain Valves, Paragraph 3.3. (3.5.3 item 42)

a. In order to price the valves for this item our valve supplier needs to know whether these valves are mil spec or commercial, valve operating pressure, and flange to flange length or perhaps a print or bill of material identifying them.

b. Please identify the butterfly valve body, wafer, and seat material, the lug pattern and face dimensions or a print/bill of material identifying them.

Paragraph 3.4.1

c. Can the Coast Guard provide a list identifying associated waster pieces with the valve list telling the contractor how many and where they are located.

Contractor’s primary valve supplier has extensive experience providing sea valves to the WMECs overhauled in the northwest. The valve configuration and material specifications vary from one ship to another; ship checking another vessel will not provide reliable information – it is important that the Mellon provide accurate valve data so that replacement parts with long lead time be ordered in advance of its arrival, as well as provide a more accurate bid.

All valves are MILSPEC, bronze and 150 psi operating pressure. The references and valves lists given in the specification are all the information on hand for flange length, valve body, seat material, bill of materials, etc. All valves have waster pieces and require renewal.