Q A_Matrix_1_P45450_30_Jan_14.pdf

HSCG85‐15‐R‐P45450

Question and Answer Matrix 1

# Question Response

Attachment 2, Provisions

Question Submission

Question: Contractor respectfully requests a bid due date extension from Feb. 17 to Mar. 3, 2015. We also request to extend the Bidder’s Question deadline date to 2/9/15. As there is not a ship check available, we will require more time to review solicitation work items and references, and have time to submit questions and solicit subcontractors quotes. Contractor views this extension as necessary to allow us to provide USCG with a competitive proposal.

The Government is not extending the proposal due date at this time. The Question period was extended to 30 January 2015 via solicitation amendment 000001.

Specification Work Item D‐12 3.2

Temp. Fuel Oil Offload & Storage

Please clarify paragraph 3.2. Contractor does not understand the terms “may be required” & “if fuel off‐load is required”.

If fuel is required to be offloaded, the amount of the offload depends on navigable water and pier side water depth for non drydock specific repair activities and certified dock loading capabilities of Offeror's facilitates.

Specification Work Item D‐10 3.1.2

Propulsion Shaft Seal

Is USCG providing shaft seal tech rep. for Item D‐10? Para 3.1.2 lists Tech Rep as “none”.

The USCG is not providing a tech rep for Item D‐10.

Where is the shaft handling equipment storage location for accomplishing Item D‐11?

Currently located Vallejo, CA. The USCG will arrange shipment to the awardees facility.

It is not clear whether the shaft handling equipment is required to accomplish subject work package, please clarify. If the equipment is required, who is responsible for shipping to the Contractor’s facility?

Not required to accomplish task but highly recommended.

Specification Work Item D‐05

Cathodic Protection /Zinc Anodes

Table of Para 1.1 is not completed, please list quantity & sizes/types of zincs to replace. There are no 3” diameter zincs per Reference 1906‐001. Please clarify.

Please see RFP Amendment 000003 which updates the table. Prospective offerors that have requested drawings will be emailed a draft updated drawing (1906‐1 Rev K).

RFP Reference

Specification Work Item D‐11

Shaft Handling Equipment

HSCG85‐15‐R‐P45450

Question and Answer Matrix 1

Schedule of Supplies D‐13

Rudder Removal & Inspection

Item D‐13 is noted as an “Optional Item” on Schedule of Supply/Services” bid price sheet.

Please clarify if this is a Definite Item or Optional Item.

D‐13 is an Optional Item.

Item D‐14, Para 3.2.2.3 – states to: “clean sea chests, strainer plates , grid/keel cooler hull recesses, by abrasive blasting…….., to produce a 1.5 to 2.5 mil anchor profile; or by waterjetting.” a) Please provide quantity, sizes, locations of all affected seachest as references 4823‐1 & 4823‐2 lack detail and are largely illegible. b) If water jetting is used it will not establish an anchor profile.

Please clarify. c) Please provide detail & reference drawings on grid/keel coolers & clarify scope.

a) Please refer to Drawings 400‐WAGB‐

0700‐1, 400‐WAGB‐0103‐1, 400‐WAGB‐

0103‐3, sheets 3 and 8 for the necessary information. b) An anchor profile has been established by previous blastings and is not a concern for water jetting. c) Please see RFP Amendment 000003. There are no grid/keel coolers on the USCGC POLAR

STAR.

What is the existing paint system on the vessel by manufacturer & paint type designations?

International Paint LLC: Intershield 163 Interta 160

Specification para. 3.2.2 does not state what standard the surface preparation shall be on any of the following paragraphs. Please clarify.

Please see RFP Amendment 000003 which updates 3.2.2 to include SFLC Std Spec 6310 Appendix A.

Attachment 2, Provisions

Question Submission for any requests for clarification regarding the Polar Star FY15 dry docking, is there a form we should use? I did not see one in the attachments.

There is no form requirement for questions.

9 Amendment 1 Question Submission in Amendment 1 the deadline for solicitation questions was extended to 1/30/15 at 1200 PT, by solicitation questions does this include any questions regarding the specification work items or just the solicitation itself?

The question submission deadline includes all questions on the request for proposal package, including specification work items.

Specification Work Item D‐14 3.2.2/3.2.2.3/3.2.

4.2

U/W Body, Preserve