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NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

N00024-16-R-4402

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #2

4/4/2016

The following are answers to questions received from potential offerors. The answers provide clarification only and DO NOT constitute an amendment to the solicitation.

24. Is the performance incentive identified in Clause B-1 different than the performance incentive included in past solicitations (e.g., USS MITSCHER and USS MCFAUL)? For the turnover milestones identified by Clause B-1 and Section C paragraph 3.5, which compartments are tied to these milestones?

a. Yes, the performance incentive identified in Clause B-1 is different than the performance incentive included in past solicitations. Offerors are encouraged to review clause B-1 and submit all questions and concerns with regard to clause B- 1 directly to steven.galer@navy.mil and Elyssa.parana@navy.mil

b. The RFP will be amended to identify the compartments for turnover milestones identified by Clause B-1 and Section C paragraph 3.5. The compartment release schedule for these compartments will be identified by WI 813-11-001.

25. The item description column in Attachment J-4, Pricing Workbook, does not match the titles of the work item specifications. In some cases the description is the location of the work. In other cases, such as work items 185-11-002 and 185-11-003, the wording in the J-4 description column does not match the work to be performed. Please update the item description field in Attachment J-4, Pricing Workbook, to remove any potential confusion.

a. Attachment J-4 will be amended to change the item descriptions.

26. WI 472-11-001 reference 2.2 (472-7498087) was not included in the reference package.

Please provide.

a. This document is now available from the Government by written request to steven.galer@navy.mil.

27. The solicitation requires the contractor to submit a schedule that integrates AIT's and other third parties accomplishing work during the availability. Will the Government provide, in Microsoft Project format, the POA&M for the known AIT's and other activities?

a. This information is now available from the Government by written request to

28. Paragraph (a) of Clause HQ L-2-0005 states the following: “Of primary concern are those contractual arrangements in which the Offeror provides support to Program Office PMS 407, those organizations listed in Section B, the DDG051 Class Planning Yard, and DDG / GS Third Party Planning, or related laboratories (if applicable), in support of operation of the office or any of its programs.” Is it the Navy’s intent to require disclosure of all “contractual arrangements” with “Program Office PMS 407” or only those providing support related to DDG 51 Class Ships?

a. If an Offeror's contractual arrangements with PMS 407 pose a potential conflict of interest, the Offeror is required to disclose this to the Contracting Officer in accordance with HQ L-2-0005. An amendment to the RFP will correct the typos in the RFP language.

29. WI 622-12-001 para 3.5 - 3.6: Does the Government want the contractor to plug weld, grind flat, then drill and tap holes again in angle iron, and then accomplish 009-32 for these newly disturbed areas? How many holes should contractor plan for plug welding and tapping?

a. Yes. Paragraph 3.5 states to plug weld existing holes and paragraph 3.6 states to drill and tap new holes. Offeror is to base the number of holes on the number of fasteners specified in para 3.2.

30. WI 583-11-001 para 3.7.1. Para 3.7.1 states to replace new seals, gaskets, o-rings, packing, springs, pins, sleeves, capscrews, nuts, washers, lockwashers, bushings, bearings, and parts listed in 5.1.2. Some of the parts in 3.7.1 may not need replacing.

Further, according to the tech manual, the manufacturer’s cage number is 53711, which is Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA), Washington, DC. Contractors cannot procure from NAVSEA. Recommend 3.7.1 be changed to read “replace any missing or unserviceable parts and the parts listed in 5.1.2.” Provide a LOE parts clause to cover these parts that may be needed.

a. In accordance with para 3.4.2.2, the contractor is required to inspect each part for wear and defects, using 2.2 for accept or reject criteria. After the inspection is accomplished, the contractor will write a CFR identifying which parts can be reused and which parts must be replaced. If the Government chooses to replace any parts identified in the CFR, a change order will be issued.

31. WI 411-90-001 para 2.47: The RLAR listed in 2.47 revises material source from IAF to GFM. This does not agree with the 4720 dated 11/5/15. Please confirm the material listed in the RLAR referenced in 2.47 is GFM.

a. Latest 4720 version will be provided via RFP amendment. If there are differences between the 4720 and drawings or LAR/RLAR’s, price according to the Drawing or LAR/RLAR.

32. WI 472-90-001 para 2.17, 3.1, &5.3: Para 3.1 states to accomplish requirements of SA 80156K IAW Ref. 2.2 through 2.26 using the material provided in 5.3. The 4720 provided with this package states “No Drawings found for DDG 61 ALT 80156” and therefore doesn’t provide a list of material to install. Please provide the list of Government Furnished Material the contractor is to install.

a. Latest 4720 version will be provided via RFP amendment. If there are differences between the 4720 and drawings or LAR/RLAR’s, price according to Drawing or

LAR/RLAR.

33. WI 472-90-001 para 2.13 RLAR listed in Reference 2.13 was not provided in the package received. Please provide RLAR in Reference 2.13

a. Reference 2.13 RLAR 78511/DDG61/1156517 will be provided in an ERRATA.

34. The Solicitation includes Clause 52.211-11 - Liquidated Damages—Supplies, Services, or Research and Development (Sep 2000). This clause specifies an unlimited penalty related to late delivery. Unlimited damages could be excessive for a contractor. Will the Government consider amending the clause to specify a “Maximum Liquidated Damage” value for the “END OF AVAIL” milestone?

a. The Government will amend the RFP to include a maximum liquated damage.

The sum of liquidated damages, across all milestones in the table included in FAR Clause 52.211-11, shall not exceed 10% of the awarded price of the Availability, including all Base and Option Items.

35. WI 251-32-001 Para. 2.2 is a drawing that references "Authorized for use on USS

Monterey (CG-61), 9601 only." Please advise if offeror is to use this drawing as per work item states.

a. The reference drawing is acceptable to use for DDG 61. The stamp was not part of the drawing but instead part of the microfilm that the drawing was stored on.

The drawing without that stamp is available by written request to

36. WI 711-11-001 para 3.1 & 3.2 requests the contractor remove Port and Starboard MK

38's. Reading 2.2 of 2.4, contractor has 3 options to pack - A, B & C. What level is the contractor to pack the gun mounts for shipping? Does the Government have a container that can be supplied to the contractor? Where is the contractor taking the gun mounts to?

a. The MK 38’s are being removed to facilitate Ship’s Force preservation of the foundation. MK 38’s are to be removed from ship and stored in plant.

Government does not have shipping container for MK 38’s. Contractor will pack the gun mounts for shipping at the lowest level. This WI will be revised in a forthcoming ERRATA.

37. WI 472-90-001 para 3.1. 1 states to accomplish requirements of ShipAlt DDG-51-

80156K in accordance with Refs 2.2 through 2.26, using material provided in 5.3.

Reference 2.17, 4720-DDG61-FY16, was supplied with original package. However, this shipalt is not addressed in the reference. Please supply list of material for Kitted Material for Shipalt 80156K from para 5.3.

a. Latest 4720 version will be provided via ERRATA. If there are differences between the 4720 and drawings or LAR/RLAR’s, price according to Drawing or

LAR/RLAR.

38. WI415-90-001 para 3.1. 1, Special Note(S2) on this item states other shipalts must be completed prior to or concurrent with this shipalt. Have the following shipalts been accomplished prior to this avail:

A. 51-78819 MK 34 GWS DDG MOD T112 ACB12 H/W

B. 51-01000 AMOD ELECTRICAL POWER (IDD) INTEGRATED DESIGN

DRAWING

C. 51-01003 AMOD CABLE ROUTING (IDD)

a. These ALT’s will be accomplished concurrently by the Government.

39. WI 262-80-001:

(1) Para 3.1 calls for the accomplishment of Ref(s) 2.2 thru 2.5 using material listed in ref

2.8 (4720-DDG61-FY17). This GFM kit is not in the 4720 provided to the contractor.

Will the contents of the GFM kit listed in this spec item be provided?

(2) Spec dwg:262-8428338 Rev A, lists material to fabricate hose assemblies HA001,HA002, and HA036 as GFM, will this material be provided in ShipAlt kit DDG51-76501D listed in spec para 5.3, and if so will the hose assemblies be tested and certified when provided?

a. The 4720 will be updated via ERRATA. The contractor is required to assemble the hoses and test them.

b. The kit has the hose parts. The contractor is required to assemble the hoses and test them.

40. WI 313-80-001 para 3.1 calls for accomplishment of dwg:313-8697540 Rev A, The majority of material on the dwg is sourced as GFM. Is this the kitted material in spec para 5.3 for Shipalt 86517d?

a. GFM material is the kit listed in 5.3.

41. WI 472-90-001. There are two 2.8 paragraphs. Request Govt provide ref 2.8 to 2.16 and

2.2.22 and 2.23.

a. All references requested are on the original disc available to offerors. RLAR 80156-DDG64-1156571 is now available by written request to

42. WI 441-71-001 para.3.3 tasks contractor to accomplish 009-16 on the 2 ea amplifiers listed in 1.3.1. However repair parts are not available on the open market and all parts needed for the accomplishment of 009-16 previously have been provided by the Gov't.

Will Gov't provide parts as per 009-16?

a. The intent of the Work Spec is for foundation replacement. The amplifiers have to be removed to accomplish foundation replacement. 009-16 has inspection and report requirements to be performed on removed amplifiers prior to their re-installation.

43. i) The Critical Path Schedule for Turnover 1 is showing dates that differ from the Milestone J-3 provided. Turnover 1 on J-3 states January 30, 2017. There are 4 compartments listed in the critical path schedule that show a March 10, 2017 date.

Which date is correct for Turnover 1?

ii) The Critical Path Schedule for Turnover 2 is showing dates that differ from the Milestone J-3 provided. Turnover 2 on J-3 states February 13, 2017. There are several compartments within the Critical Path Schedule showing different dates. Which date is correct for Turnover 2?

iii) The Critical Path Schedule for Turnover 3 is showing dates that differ from the Milestone J-3 provided. Turnover 3 on J-3 states February 27, 2017. There are several compartments within the Critical Path Schedule showing different dates. Which date is correct for Turnover 3?

iv) The Critical Path Schedule for Turnover 4 is showing dates that differ from the Milestone J-3 provided. Turnover 4 on J-3 states March 14, 2017. The Turnover 4 on the Major Milestone List within the Critical Path Schedule states March 17, 2017.

Further in the Critical Path Schedule there are several compartments showing different dates for Turnover 4. Which date is correct for Turnover 4?

v) The Critical Path Schedule for Turnover 5 shows a turnover date for all compartments on March 30, 2017 and the Milestone J-3 provided shows a March 27, 2017 date. Which date is correct for the Turnover 5?

vi) Through further investigation of dates, the 813-11-001 item provides a listing of the same compartments with the dates that align with the J-3 Milestones dates with the exception of 03-112-0-C under Turnover 4. This compartment is listed under Turnover 3 on the Critical Path Schedule.

vii) Different schedules/documents have been provided with different dates/compartment on each document. Please correct all documents or fix one and delete the others so conflicting information is removed.

a. To address items i through vii, RFP Attachment J-3 and the compartment turnover schedule will be updated via RFP amendment.

44. The 4720 or the drawings provided do not indicate the foundations, ventilation or piping assemblies are going to be provided as GFM for the following shipalts:

78511K, 77615K, 78512K, 78513K, 79584K and 74012K

Please confirm the foundations, ventilation and the piping assemblies are being pre -fabbed prior to the start of the availability start. Please provide the contractors with a list of what the Government will provide.

a. Foundations, ventilation and piping that will be provided as PREFAB are called out in the LAR/RLARs in the work items. If there is no LAR/RLAR for that work item, the only items that are provided as GFM will be listed in the drawings.

The 4720 will be updated via ERRATA to clarify the foundations, ventilation and piping that will be provided as PREFAB.

45. Sections J identifies the Documents, Exhibits and Attachments that form part of the contract resulting from the solicitation. The Contractor has reviewed all the available Documents, Files and Attachments provided with the solicitation and notes that there is no attachment listing Schedule A for GFE as well as other Government furnished items such information (Schedule C), Services (Schedule B), etc. Will the Government provide Schedule A GFE and other Government Furnished items apart from “kitted” material? If so, can the listings be provided?

a. Please see the Government Furnished Material Summary (4720) Report.

46. ERRATA #1 provided WIs 411-90-001, 415-90-001, 456-90-002, and 472-90-001 adding additional RLAR references. Will these RLARS be furnished to the offeror?

a. Offerors are advised the Government provided the RLARS via email as a single pdf document, combining all the referenced RLARS. The original zip file emailed, separating the referenced RLARS, was stripped by the Government’s security system. If necessary, please contact steven.galer@navy.mil to request a copy of the RLAR pdf document.

47. Work Item 472-90-001, states Reference 2.32 as “RLAR 80153/DDG61/1156618, Revised Catalog Page for P/N CA 126 Due to Procurement Availability.”

There was a similar RLAR provided to the offerors with Amendment 0001, but a slight numbering difference. Received was “RLAR 80156/DDG61/1156618, Revised Catalog Page for P/N CA 126 Due to Procurement Availability”

Is this the correct RLAR? If so, the work item spec should be modified to change the '80153' to '80156'. If it is not the correct RLAR, please provide.

a. The correct RLAR is 80156/DDG61/1156618 and the WI will be modified via

ERRATA.