HSCG85-17-R-STAR18_Attachment_IV_Bidders_Questions_Responses.pdf

RFP HSCG85‐17‐R‐STAR18 Amendment A0004 Offerors' Questions and Coast Guard Response Question No. Solicitation Reference Question Government Response

1 Port Propulsion Hub Removal and Reinstallation Respectfully request DWG 9016‐T‐3, Dowel Pin The Coast Guard does not believe the Allis Chalmers drawings referenced in Work Iteam (WI) 7 are necessary for proposal preparation purposes.

Drawings will be provided after award, if needed.

2 Fathometer Transducer, Renew 34 Fathometer Transducer Renew in the attached references operators manual RDP139/148/149, this number does not cross to any Furuno manuals, an RDP‐139 was a Furuno multi‐functional display that is no longer available. In order to quote the replacement transducer we would require more specific information.

RDP 149 is the correct transducer and will be provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) for incorporation during execution of the contract.

3 Flex Hose Assemblies, Renew It is calling out for a ‐18 hose. Eaton/Aeroquip does not make a ‐18 (1 1/8”) hose. Could this possibly be ‐20 or ‐16? On the steering section can you clarify the fittings described as STRx2 F? Is this by chance straight fittings, 2 of them female JIC? The C42 hose is a Pirktek Brand. Will you accept Aeroquip?

1) Hose table has been updated in REV01 of Request for Proposal (RFP) Attachment II ‐ USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB‐10) Dry Dock Repairs FY 2018 Rev 01 to correct from a ‐18 to a ‐16 hose. This is provided via Amendment 0002 to the RFP.

2) The abbreviation STRx2 F listed in the table is correctly interpreted as 2 straight fittings that are Female JIC.

3) The Coast Guard does not have a preferred hose supplier, replacement hoses shall have equivalent characteristics as those specified in Table 1 ‐ Hose Particulars.

4 Air Conditioning Plants, Install new Dwgs 400 WAGB 3803‐54 400‐WAGB 4807‐2 400‐WAGB‐3803‐53 and 400‐ WAGB 185‐5 were not included in the drawings you provided.

400‐WAGB 185‐5 and 400 WAGB 3803‐54 will be provided to the interested parties who have requested drawings and reference documents via the instructions in Section (1) ‐ Technical Package Requests in Attachment V to the RFP.

Dwg 400 WAGB 3803‐53 had been superseded by dwgs 400 WAGB 3803‐54, 400 WAGB 4807‐2, and 400 WAGB 5901‐008. All references to 3803‐53 were removed and replaced with the correct updated dwg numbers in rev 01 of Attachment II ‐ USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB‐10) Dry Dock Repairs FY 2018 Rev 01. The appropriate dwgs will be provided to the interested parties who have requested drawings and reference documents via the instructions in Section (1) Technical package Requestions in Attachment V to the RFP.

5 Damage Control and Firefighting Systems, Perform Maintenance

Para 3.4.2.3.1 calls to hydro CO2 cylinders per notes listed table 1 – all the cylinders noted ‘hydrostatically test’ have a last hydro date of 2017, normal rules for fixed system cylinders call for hydro testing every 12 years unless discharged in the interim. GFS records from 2015 inspections list 24ea 50# CO2 cylinders due for 12 year hydro October 2017. Are these the cylinders the CG wants hydro’d in 2018?

All hydrostatic testing requirements have been removed from TABLE 1 – FIXED FIREFIGHTING CYLINDERS in REV01 of RFP Attachment II ‐ USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB‐10) Dry Dock Repairs FY 2018 Rev 01.

6 Tanks, Clean And Inspect Will tanks be at low suction? The Coast Guard will not be able to guarantee the level of the tanks prior to arrival at the Contractor's facility. Offerors shall be responsible for removal of all tanks contents. Tank capacities are listed in the work item.