EBBQ_96-110_114_115_answers.pdf

GENERAL DYNAMICS

Electric Boat

REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION

Name of Offeror: Electric Boat Corporation Date: January 3, 2015

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 96 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 132A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 82.0055.2819

Question:

Please confirm that the Contractor shall plan for conducting a full blast and paint of the VLS Bathtub area in accordance with Attachment 12 of SMS 6310-081-015.

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Answer:

MA 820055.2819 is the correct maintenance for the VLS bathtub area during the SSN 762 EOH. The VLS bathtub area is a high corrosion area for which the high solids will have been in service for about 13 years prior to EOH. It was rated "C" in 2010. As a high solids system that has been in service longer than 10 years and had a prior condition rating of "C" it has been scheduled to be replaced.

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 97 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 132A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 82.0058.2819

Question:

Please confirm that the Contractor shall plan for conducting a full blast and paint of the RBP Recess area in accordance with Attachment 14 of SMS 6310-081-015.

Only touchup should be required. Recommend adding NOTE: 1 to GCMA “Accomplish if RBP Recess has not previously received high solids coatings.”

REVISED answer 21 JAN 2015:

MA 820058.2819 is the correct maintenance for the RBP recess during the SSN 762 EOH. The RBP recess is a high corrosion area for which the high solids will have been in service for about 12 years prior to EOH. RBP maintenance is scheduled for the EOH as well. The EOH is the appropriate time to replace the HS coating system.

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 98 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 132A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 82.0060.2809

Question:

The AWP specifies SY shall conduct non-pressure hull interior free flood area and recesses area preservation in accordance with Attachment 7 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. The level of surface preparation and re-preservation specified in Attachment 7 is dependent on as-arrived coating condition, but would normally be planned as a low percentage of touch-up. The AWP also specifies full URO MRC 003 inspection (as authorized by line item 27.0180.U003) in order to reset periodicity, which is normally associated with preservation in accordance with Attachment 8 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. For planning and estimating purposes, should the Contractor assume touch-up preservation in accordance with Attachment 7, as specified, or full blast and paint for the non-pressure hull interior free flood area and recesses area surfaces?

For planning and estimating purposes, the Contractor should plan on a full coating system replacement for the non-pressure hull interior free flood area and recesses area surfaces. URO MRC 003 requires MA 2809 which calls out Attachment 7. The coating system in the NPH interior will be 10 or more years old at EOH. Attachment 7 preservation is accomplished based on an as-arrived condition assessment. However, for planning purposes, there are indicators in the attachment that apply directly to financial planning.

First - Note 1 of Table 20 states "1. Plan for complete replacement of coating during major availabilities." An EOH is a major availability, therefore in the absence of conflicting superseding guidance, a complete replacement of the coating should be planned for.

Second - step 1.a.(2) also gives guidance on how to financially plan for coating jobs using this attachment. In part, step 1.a.(2) states, "Activities should plan on full coating system replacement for all other coating systems, including all solvent based systems in service for more than 4 years since the last condition rating, high solids systems that have been in service longer than 10 years.

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 99 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 176A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 50.0500.2809

Question:

The AWP specifies SY shall conduct auxiliary tank preservation in accordance with Attachment 7 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. The level of surface preparation and re-preservation specified in Attachment 7 is dependent on as-arrived coating condition, but would normally be planned as a low percentage of touch-up. The AWP also specifies full URO MRC 003 inspection (as authorized by line item 50.0500.U003) in order to reset periodicity, which is normally associated with preservation in accordance with Attachment 8 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. For planning and estimating purposes, should the Contractor assume touch-up preservation in accordance with Attachment 7, as specified, or full blast and paint for the auxiliary tank surfaces?

Attachment 7 preservation is accomplished based on an as-arrived condition assessment. However, for planning purposes, there are indicators in the attachment that apply directly to financial planning.

First - Note 1 of Table 20 states "1. Plan for complete replacement of coating during major availabilities." An EOH is a major availability, therefore in the absence of conflicting superseding guidance, a complete replacement of the coating should be planned for.

Second - step 1.a.(2) also gives guidance on how to financially plan for coating jobs using this attachment. In part, step 1.a.(2) states, "Activities should plan on full coating system replacement for all other coating systems, including all solvent based systems in service for more than 4 years since the last condition rating, high solids systems that have been in service longer than 10 years, and any coating that had a prior condition rating of "C" or worse."

For further information on a tank basis CCIMS should be reviewed by the bidder.

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 100 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 176A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 50.0670.2809

Question:

The AWP specifies SY shall conduct main ballast tank preservation in accordance with Attachment 7 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. The level of surface preparation and re-preservation specified in Attachment 7 is dependent on as-arrived coating condition, but would normally be planned as a low percentage of touch-up. The AWP also specifies full URO MRC 003 inspection (as authorized by line item 50.0670.U003) in order to reset periodicity, which is normally associated with preservation in accordance with Attachment 8 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. For planning and estimating purposes, should the Contractor assume touch-up preservation in accordance with Attachment 7, as specified, or full blast and paint for the main ballast tank surfaces?

Attachment 7 preservation is accomplished based on an as-arrived condition assessment. However, for planning purposes, there are indicators in the attachment that apply directly to financial planning.

First - Note 1 of Table 20 states "1. Plan for complete replacement of coating during major availabilities." An EOH is a major availability, therefore in the absence of conflicting superseding guidance, a complete replacement of the coating should be planned for.

Second - step 1.a.(2) also gives guidance on how to financially plan for coating jobs using this attachment. In part, step 1.a.(2) states, "Activities should plan on full coating system replacement for all other coating systems, including all solvent based systems in service for more than 4 years since the last condition rating, high solids systems that have been in service longer than 10 years, and any coating that had a prior condition rating of "C" or worse."

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 101 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 176A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 50.0710.2809

Question:

The AWP specifies SY shall conduct potable water tank preservation in accordance with Attachment 7 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. The level of surface preparation and re-preservation specified in Attachment 7 is dependent on as-arrived coating condition, but would normally be planned as a low percentage of touch-up. The AWP also specifies full URO MRC 003 inspection (as authorized by line item 50.0710.U003) in order to reset periodicity, which is normally associated with preservation in accordance with Attachment 8 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. For planning and estimating purposes, should the Contractor assume touch-up preservation in accordance with Attachment 7, as specified, or full blast and paint for the potable water tank surfaces?

Full blast and paint. An AWP change is required to change to the GCMA invoking Attachment 8.

Revised answer 22 Jan 2015:

Attachment 7 preservation is accomplished based on an as-arrived condition assessment. However, for planning purposes, there are indicators in the attachment that apply directly to financial planning.

First - Note 1 of Table 20 states "1. Plan for complete replacement of coating during major availabilities." An EOH is a major availability, therefore in the absence of conflicting superseding guidance, a complete replacement of the coating should be planned for.

in service for more than 4 years since the last condition rating, high solids systems that have been in service longer than 10 years, and any coating that had a prior condition rating of "C" or worse."

For further information on a tank basis CCIMS should be reviewed by the bidder.

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 102 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 176A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 50.0720.2809

Question:

The AWP specifies SY shall conduct reserve feedwater tank preservation in accordance with Attachment 7 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. The level of surface preparation and re-preservation specified in Attachment 7 is dependent on as-arrived coating condition, but would normally be planned as a low percentage of touch-up. The AWP also specifies full URO MRC 003 inspection (as authorized by line item 50.0720.U003) in order to reset periodicity, which is normally associated with preservation in accordance with Attachment 8 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2.

For planning and estimating purposes, should the Contractor assume touch-up preservation in accordance with Attachment 7, as specified, or full blast and paint for the reserve feedwater tank

Full blast and paint. An AWP change is required to change to the GCMA invoking Attachment 8.

Revised answer 22 Jan 2015:

Attachment 7 preservation is accomplished based on an as-arrived condition assessment. However, for planning purposes, there are indicators in the attachment that apply directly to financial planning.

First - Note 1 of Table 20 states "1. Plan for complete replacement of coating during major availabilities." An EOH is a major availability, therefore in the absence of conflicting superseding guidance, a complete replacement of the coating should be planned for.

in service for more than 4 years since the last condition rating, high solids systems that have been in service longer than 10 years, and any coating that had a prior condition rating of "C" or worse."

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 103 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 176A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 50.0740.2809

Question:

The AWP specifies SY shall conduct sanitary tank 1 and 3 preservation in accordance with Attachment 7 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. The level of surface preparation and re-preservation specified in Attachment 7 is dependent on as-arrived coating condition, but would normally be planned as a low percentage of touch-up. The AWP also specifies full URO MRC 003 inspection (as authorized by line item 50.0740.U003) in order to reset periodicity, which is normally associated with preservation in accordance with Attachment 8 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2.

For planning and estimating purposes, should the Contractor assume touch-up preservation in accordance with Attachment 7, as specified, or full blast and paint for the sanitary tank 1 and 3

Attachment 7 preservation is accomplished based on an as-arrived condition assessment. However, for planning purposes, there are indicators in the attachment that apply directly to financial planning.

First - Note 1 of Table 20 states "1. Plan for complete replacement of coating during major availabilities." An EOH is a major availability, therefore in the absence of conflicting superseding guidance, a complete replacement of the coating should be planned for.

Second - step 1.a.(2) also gives guidance on how to financially plan for coating jobs using this attachment. In part, step 1.a.(2) states, "Activities should plan on full coating system replacement for all other coating systems, including all solvent based systems in service for more than 4 years since the last condition rating, high solids systems that have been in service longer than 10 years, and any coating that had a prior condition rating of "C" or worse."

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 104 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 176A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 50.0741.2809

Question:

The AWP specifies SY shall conduct sanitary tank 2 preservation in accordance with Attachment 7 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. The level of surface preparation and re-preservation specified in Attachment 7 is dependent on as-arrived coating condition, but would normally be planned as a low percentage of touch-up. The AWP also specifies full URO MRC 003 inspection (as authorized by line item 50.0741.U003) in order to reset periodicity, which is normally associated with preservation in accordance with Attachment 8 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. For planning and estimating purposes, should the Contractor assume touch-up preservation in accordance with Attachment 7, as specified, or full blast and paint for the sanitary tank 2 surfaces?

Attachment 7 preservation is accomplished based on an as-arrived condition assessment. However, for planning purposes, there are indicators in the attachment that apply directly to financial planning.

First - Note 1 of Table 20 states "1. Plan for complete replacement of coating during major availabilities." An EOH is a major availability, therefore in the absence of conflicting superseding guidance, a complete replacement of the coating should be planned for.

Second - step 1.a.(2) also gives guidance on how to financially plan for coating jobs using this attachment. In part, step 1.a.(2) states, "Activities should plan on full coating system replacement for all other coating systems, including all solvent based systems in service for more than 4 years since the last condition rating, high solids systems that have been in service longer than 10 years, and any coating that had a prior condition rating of "C" or worse."

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 105 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 176A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 50.0790.2809

Question:

The AWP specifies SY shall conduct impulse tank preservation in accordance with Attachment 7 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. The level of surface preparation and re-preservation specified in Attachment 7 is dependent on as-arrived coating condition, but would normally be planned as a low percentage of touch-up. The AWP also specifies full URO MRC 003 inspection (as authorized by line item 50.0790.U003) in order to reset periodicity, which is normally associated with preservation in accordance with Attachment 8 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. For planning and estimating specified, or full blast and paint for the impulse tank surfaces?

Full blast and paint.

Revised answer 22 Jan 2015:

Attachment 7 preservation is accomplished based on an as-arrived condition assessment. However, for planning purposes, there are indicators in the attachment that apply directly to financial planning.

First - Note 1 of Table 20 states "1. Plan for complete replacement of coating during major availabilities." An EOH is a major availability, therefore in the absence of conflicting superseding guidance, a complete replacement of the coating should be planned for.

Second - step 1.a.(2) also gives guidance on how to financially plan for coating jobs using this attachment. In part, step 1.a.(2) high solids systems that have been in service longer than 10 years, and any coating that had a prior condition rating of "C" or worse."

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 106 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 176A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 50.0810.2809

Question:

The AWP specifies SY shall conduct trim tank preservation in accordance with Attachment 7 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. The level of surface preparation and re-preservation specified in Attachment 7 is dependent on as-arrived coating condition, but would normally be planned as a low percentage of touch-up. The AWP also specifies full URO MRC 003 inspection (as authorized by line item 50.0810.U003) in order to reset periodicity, which is normally associated with preservation in accordance with Attachment 8 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. For planning and estimating specified, or full blast and paint for the trim tank surfaces?

Attachment 7 preservation is accomplished based on an as-arrived condition assessment. However, for planning purposes, there are indicators in the attachment that apply directly to financial planning.

First - Note 1 of Table 20 states "1. Plan for complete replacement of coating during major availabilities." An EOH is a major availability, therefore in the absence of conflicting superseding guidance, a complete replacement of the coating should be planned for.

Second - step 1.a.(2) also gives guidance on how to financially plan for coating jobs using this attachment. In part, step 1.a.(2) states, "Activities should plan on full coating system replacement for all other coating systems, including all solvent based systems in service for more than 4 years since the last condition rating, high solids systems that have been in service longer than 10 years, and any coating that had a prior condition rating of "C" or worse."

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 107 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 176A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 50.0830.2809

Question:

The AWP specifies SY shall conduct waste oil collecting tank preservation in accordance with Attachment 7 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. The level of surface preparation and re-preservation specified in Attachment 7 is dependent on as-arrived coating condition, but would normally be planned as a low percentage of touch-up. The AWP also specifies full URO MRC 003 inspection (as authorized by line item 50.0830.U003) in order to reset periodicity, which is normally associated with preservation in accordance with Attachment 8 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2.

For planning and estimating purposes, should the Contractor assume touch-up preservation in accordance with Attachment 7, as specified, or full blast and paint for the waste oil collecting tank

Attachment 7 preservation is accomplished based on an as-arrived condition assessment. However, for planning purposes, there are indicators in the attachment that apply directly to financial planning.

First - Note 1 of Table 20 states "1. Plan for complete replacement of coating during major availabilities." An EOH is a major availability, therefore in the absence of conflicting superseding guidance, a complete replacement of the coating should be planned for.

Second - step 1.a.(2) also gives guidance on how to financially plan for coating jobs using this attachment. In part, step 1.a.(2) states, "Activities should plan on full coating system replacement for all other coating systems, including all solvent based systems in service for more than 4 years since the last condition rating, high solids systems that have been in service longer than 10 years, and any coating that had a prior condition rating of "C" or worse."

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 108 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 176A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 50.0840.2809

Question:

The AWP specifies SY shall conduct WRT tank preservation in accordance with Attachment 7 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. The level of surface preparation and re-preservation specified in Attachment 7 is dependent on as-arrived coating condition, but would normally be planned as a low percentage of touch-up. The AWP also specifies full URO MRC 003 inspection (as authorized by line item 50.0840.U003) in order to reset periodicity, which is normally associated with preservation in accordance with Attachment 8 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. For planning and estimating specified, or full blast and paint for the WRT tank surfaces?

Attachment 7 preservation is accomplished based on an as-arrived condition assessment. However, for planning purposes, there are indicators in the attachment that apply directly to financial planning.

First - Note 1 of Table 20 states "1. Plan for complete replacement of coating during major availabilities." An EOH is a major availability, therefore in the absence of conflicting superseding guidance, a complete replacement of the coating should be planned for.

Second - step 1.a.(2) also gives guidance on how to financially plan for coating jobs using this attachment. In part, step 1.a.(2) states, "Activities should plan on full coating system replacement for all other coating systems, including all solvent based systems in service for more than 4 years since the last condition rating, high solids systems that have been in service longer than 10 years, and any coating that had a prior condition rating of "C" or worse."

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 109 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 715A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 32.0470.1302

Question:

Please confirm that the Contractor shall plan for conducting up to 10% spot preservation of the interior portions of VLS missile tubes in accordance with SI 009-32.

SY should propose labor and material costs based on historical data to form their basis of estimate.

Additional information 22 Jan 2015:

SUBMEPP is not familiar with SI 009-32 as outlined in the Bidders Question 109. Group Component: 320470 MISSILE TUBE, MA 1302 Inspect; repair missile tube is supported by MID (Maintenance Instruction Document) 7210-032-081 Inspect; repair VLS missile tube.

MS 7210-081-032 instructs the user to inspect interior portions of the missile tubes. There is also criteria given that the interior of the tubes must meet. The MS does not instruct the user to conduct up to 10% spot preservation of the interior portions of the VLS missile tubes. If the criteria of the MS is met, then there is no additional work that needs to be done on the interior portions of the missile tubes. If the criteria of the MS is not met then the executing shipyard shall determine what type of repairs will be needed to bring the missile tubes back to an acceptable criteria as described in MS 7210-081-032.

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 110 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 176A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 50.0510.2809

Question:

The AWP specifies SY shall conduct forward and mid bilge collecting sump tank preservation in accordance with Attachment 7 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. The level of surface preparation and re-preservation specified in Attachment 7 is dependent on as-arrived coating condition, but would normally be planned as a low percentage of touch-up. Section 50.0510.2009 of SWLIN 176A01 also requires the SY to clear DFS SSN-762-003-05-D, which was approved temporarily conditional on the bilge sump tanks receiving a full blast and paint NLT September 2016. For planning and estimating purposes, should the Contractor assume touch-up preservation in accordance with Attachment 7, as specified, or full blast and paint for the forward and mid bilge collecting sump tanks?

Attachment 7 preservation is accomplished based on an as-arrived condition assessment. However, for planning purposes, there are indicators in the attachment that apply directly to financial planning.

First - Note 1 of Table 20 states "1. Plan for complete replacement of coating during major availabilities." An EOH is a major availability, therefore in the absence of conflicting superseding guidance, a complete replacement of the coating should be planned for.

Second - step 1.a.(2) also gives guidance on how to financially plan for coating jobs using this attachment. In part, step 1.a.(2) high solids systems that have been in service longer than 10 years, and any coating that had a prior condition rating of "C" or worse."

Name of Offeror: Electric Boat Corporation Date: January 7, 2015

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 114 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 176A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 50.0511.2809

Question:

The AWP specifies SY shall conduct aft bilge collecting tank preservation in accordance with Attachment 7 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. The level of surface preparation and re-preservation specified in Attachment 7 is as-arrived coating condition dependent, but would normally be planned as a low percentage of touch-up. The AWP also specifies full URO MRC 003 inspection (as authorized by line item 50.0511.U003) in order to reset periodicity, which is normally associated with preservation in accordance with Attachment 8 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2.

For planning and estimating purposes, should the Contractor assume touch-up preservation in accordance with Attachment 7, as specified, or full blast and paint for the aft bilge collecting tank surface.

Attachment 7 preservation is accomplished based on an as-arrived condition assessment. However, for planning purposes, there are indicators in the attachment that apply directly to financial planning.

First - Note 1 of Table 20 states "1. Plan for complete replacement of coating during major availabilities." An EOH is a major availability, therefore in the absence of conflicting superseding guidance, a complete replacement of the coating should be planned for.

Second - step 1.a.(2) also gives guidance on how to financially plan for coating jobs using this attachment. In part, step 1.a.(2) states, "Activities should plan on full coating system replacement for all other coating systems, including all solvent based systems in service for more than 4 years since the last condition rating, high solids systems that have been in service longer than 10 years, and any coating that had a prior condition rating of "C" or worse."

For further information on a tank basis CCIMS should be reviewed by the bidder.

Name of Offeror: Electric Boat Corporation Date: January 7, 2015

NAVSEA Contract No.: N00024-15-R-4300 Question No.: 115 Ship(s): SSN 762 EOH

Solicitation Related: N/A

Section Letter: Page No.:

AWP Related Yes SWLIN No.: 176A01 Title: PRESERVATION

Section/Paragraph No.: 50.0520.2809

Question:

The AWP specifies SY shall conduct bow sonar tank preservation in accordance with Attachment 7 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. The level of surface preparation and re-preservation specified in Attachment 7 is as-arrived coating condition dependent, but would normally be planned as a low percentage of touch-up. The AWP also specifies full URO MRC 003 inspection (as authorized by line item 50.0511.U003) in order to reset periodicity, which is normally associated with preservation in accordance with Attachment 8 of SMS 6310-081-015, Rev 1, Chg 2. For planning and estimating specified, or full blast and paint for the bow sonar tank surface.

Attachment 7 preservation is accomplished based on an as-arrived condition assessment. However, for planning purposes, there are indicators in the attachment that apply directly to financial planning.

First - Note 1 of Table 20 states "1. Plan for complete replacement of coating during major availabilities." An EOH is a major availability, therefore in the absence of conflicting superseding guidance, a complete replacement of the coating should be planned for.

Second - step 1.a.(2) also gives guidance on how to financially plan for coating jobs using this attachment. In part, step 1.a.(2) states, "Activities should plan on full coating system replacement for all other coating systems, including all solvent based systems in service for more than 4 years since the last condition rating, high solids systems that have been in service longer than 10 years, and any coating that had a prior condition rating of "C" or worse."

For further information on a tank basis CCIMS should be reviewed by the bidder.