Maple_Amend_4_Questions.docx

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USCGC MAPLE (WLB 207)

FY15 DRYDOCK AVAILABILITY

AMENDMENT 4-QUESTIONS

1. CLIN 10: Buoy Crane, Inspect and Service

Question 1: Due to possible weather conditions and tides, will the contractor be allowed to use the Buoy Crane to remove and install deck equipment?

Response: Contractor shall provide its own crane services.

Question 2: Table 1 – Recurring Tasks; Item 21 under Component or Assembly calls out Control Cal? Item 22 calls out to renew/all /Crane System/ and lists GFP. Request clarification on what Control Cal is for Item 21 and clarification on which Crane System is to be renewed for Item 22?

Response: Task Item 21, Service and Inspect Control Cal; contractor shall Service and Inspect control consol and renew gasket. Crane System parts to be renewed for Item 22, are the entire items listed in (GFP) 1.2 Government-furnished property.

Question 3: Will all materials needed to complete the work item be provided as GFP?

Response: Only the items listed in 1.2 Government-furnished property will be provided.

2. CLIN 12: Temporary Services, Provide-Cutter

Table 1 lists a significant number of “Y” requests. Since this availability is at CG ISC San Pedro, items like Office Space, Telephones, Parking, Duty section, Berthing, Etc…. would not apply. Please confirm if Table 1 all “Ys” are correct or if a revised Table 1 is forthcoming?

Response:

An offeror has two options where place of performance is concerned-the CG LA/LB facility or a/the contractor’s facility on the US West Coast, Hawaii, or the Territory of Guam.

If an offeror elects to repair the cutter at CG Base LA/LB; the Coast Guard will provide the following during the availability:

Office space Telephone Parking Electrical power Water supply Potable water: 4000 gallons per day, at 60 psig.

Sewage and grey water disposal Contractor shall provide all other items in Work Item 12: Temporary Services, Provide- Cutter and in CG Publications.

If an offeror elects to repair the cutter at their facility, the contractor shall provide all items in Work Item 12: Temporary Services, Provide- Cutter and in CG Publications.

3. CLIN 15: Hydraulic Steering Cooler, Install

For bidding purposes, what is the location of the overboard discharge in reference to the cutters waterline?

Response: The overboard discharge is located, two- three off the waterline

4. CLIN 19: Sewage Piping, Renew; Para. 2 “References”

The drawings on the CD provided note Rev D and not Rev C noted in the specs. Additionally reviewing the available drawings, contractor cannot find the spaces noted in the spec.

Response: Rev D is the latest revision.

5. CLIN 20: Firemain Plug, Renew

The title of this Work Item says to renew but 1.1.1. (valve list) states “Valves designated for overhaul” and 3.4 states “The contractor may, at no additional cost to the Government, opt to renew valves designated for overhaul if preferable for the contractor. Request clarification on the intent of this Work Item. Is it to renew the valves or overhaul them?

Response: Contractor may have valve replaced with a new valve (exact replacement) if it is cost effective to contractor instead of overhauling the valve. Submit CFR.

6. CLIN 22: Sewage Valve, Renew

It is noted that in Table-1, there is only one valve listed and the description of work does not state the quantity of valves to be replaced. Following detail 16-F as noted, 16-F notes two valves V729-1 and V729-2 STBD and Port respectively. Both of these valves are riser discharge valves. Is the intent of this item to replace both valves or just one? If the intent is just one of the two valves, which valve is to be renewed, V729-1 or V729-2?

Response: The contractor shall replace one (1) V729-1 sewage discharge valve.

7. CLIN 23: Temporary Messing, Provide

Is this Work Item intended to be exercised if the Availability is to be completed at a Commercial yard/facility and NOT a Coast Guard Facility?

Response: This is an optional work item and would be activated if needed, if Commercial yard/facility has available messing on site.

8. WI-24: Sea Trials, Performance, Support, Provide; Para 3.1.5

For bidding purposes, what is the duration of Sea Trials?

Response: For bidding purposes, quote a 48 hour time period. Cutter may get underway and return to pier multiple times.

9. CLIN 28: SSDG Heat Exchanger Modifications; Para: 3.4.4

Paragraph notes that there is approx. 100 gallons of ECL coolant to refill each engine. Specifications do not note quantity of engines to receive heat exchanger modifications requiring refill. What is the quantity of engines to refill?

Response: There are two SSDG located in the Main Engine Room that will receive the heat exchanger modification. Each SSDG shall be refilled using approx 100 gallons of ECL for each generator.