N00024-16-R-4403_BQ As_1-47.pdf

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

N00024-16-R-4403

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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

1. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 150-11-003 - Para 3.2 requires replacing 5 SF of deck plate. Para 3.3 requires vacuum box test of repairs. Para 3.4 is vague and ambiguous. Para 3.5 requires painting the new repairs in 3.2. Please cancel 3.4 and 3.4.1 or rewrite item to define the requirements

ANSWER:

The Government is in agreement with issue stated. The work item will be revised, updated, and reissued via solicitation amendment with the following changes:

Paragraph 3.4.1 will be deleted because visual inspection and structural repairs are identified in paragraph 3.1 and 3.2.

Paragraph 3.4. will be changed to read "accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including

Table 2, Line 13 for 5 square feet as designated by supervisor for areas listed in 1.2.1 thru 1.2.4.

Paragraph 3.3 remains as is.

2. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 150-11-006 - Para 3.4 tell contractors to vee out and weld 50 linear feet of deteriorated welds on cable collars and stuffing tubes. For estimating purpose, please provide how many stuffing tubes will be involved in this repair. In order to weld on the stuffing tubes, we would need to disconnect and remove the cable before welding on it to prevent cable damage.

Paragraph 3.4 will be deleted, not required.

3. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 150-11-009 - Para 3.7 directs contractor to remove existing and install new 24 SF of Launcher and Locker Foundation plating located in 1.2.2. There is no 1.2.2. Please advise.

Paragraph 3.7 will be revised to read “ Remove existing and install new a total of up to 24 square feet of launcher and locker foundation plating, located in 1.2.1, using 2.3 and 2.6 for guidance, as designated by

SUPERVISOR”.

4. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 150-11-013 - Para 3.2, 3.3 and 3.5 requires repairs yet to be defined.

The repairs will be defined after an inspection and condition report submitted as per para 3.1.1.

Please cancel para 3.2, 3.3 and 3.5.

The work item is correctly written and areas will be as designated by the Supervisor after the report is submitted as written in the work item. The material quantities identified in 1.3 and arrangements in 2.2 and 2.3 are sufficient for estimating the repairs designated by the Supervisor.

5. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 244-12-001 - Please confirm the Government Rep will provide the strain gauge require to take the measurement.

ANSWER:

The contractor is responsible for providing the strain gauge. The contractor is required to provide labor, material, equipment, and services (such as air, power, water, etc.) which are required to complete the Work Item, including that which is indicated on drawings or test specifications as being provided by sources other than the contractor, unless specifically listed as Government Furnished Material (GFM) in paragraph 5 of the Work Items. See SI 009-01 paragraph 3.4.

6. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 259-11-001 - Please confirm the scope of work is identified in para 3.2 and not in para 1.3.

ANSWER:

Correct, the scope of work is identified in para 3.2 and not in para 1.3.

7. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 508-11-002 – Para 3.1 states to accomplish 009-11 for repair of damaged piping identified in 1.3.1 through 1.3.3. Para 1.3.3 only identifies 1500 LF of various size chilled water piping. For estimating purposes, please provide sizes and lengths of various piping that requires insulation renewal.

This work item will be cancelled.

8. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 593-11-001 - Para 3.10 states to do 009-32 for preservation of internal tank surfaces prepared in 3.2. There is nothing prepared in para 3.2. Please verify if the entire tanks are being preserved or only the new and disturbed areas IAW repairs.

The entire tanks are to be preserved.

9. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 631-11-010 - Para 3.5 states to do a 009-32 for compartment listed in 1.2, "as designated by the supervisor". For estimating purposes please provide a square footage to be preserved.

160 sq. ft.

10. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 123-11-002 & 633-11-002 - Item 123-11-002 identifies 401 each 6" x 1"

Zinc anodes to replace. Item 633-11-002 calls for another 2 each 6" x 1" Zinc anodes to replace.

Recommend item 633-11-002 be deleted since the coverage is already in item 123-11-002.

Item 633-11-002 will be deleted. The quantity of zincs will be changed from 401 to 403 in work item 123-11-002.

11. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 857-11-007 - This item covers the same requirements as item 857-11-006

& 992-11-005. 857-11-005 covers for all services required to the living barge and 992-11-005 covers for all the towing requirements for the living barge. Recommend deleting item 857-11-007 from this package

Work item 857-11-007 will be cancelled.

12. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 992-11-012 - Para 3.2 directs contractors to provide in place machining services for One MK82 Director foundation. There is no drawing or detail provided for how much machining is required. For estimating purposes, please provide a LOE para to cover in place machining requirement.

A growth reservation including 56 mandays and $3,950.00 for material will be added for the in place machining services.

13. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 992-26-001 - Para 3.6 directs contractor to record information requested on Attachment A. There was no Attachment A provided with this package. Please provide Attachment A.

Attachment A will be provided.

14. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 992-31-001 & 992-31-002 - These items include duplicate, redundant requirements. Please decide which item you would like to use and cancel the other one.

ANSWER:

Both items will stay in the package.

15. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 123-11-002 - Para 3.7 directs contractors to remove zincs and studs.

Past experience dictates that not all the zinc studs need to be replaced. This is very time consuming and not cost effective. Recommend changing the para to read "remove existing zincs.....add sub para to "replace 100 deteriorated zinc studs ". Or change spec to read like item 123-11-003 through 123- 11-007 para 3.4 “Remove existing zincs in tank"

The work item will be revised to require the contractor to replace 100 deteriorated zinc studs.

16. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 150-11-002 - Para 3.6.1 states to Vee-out and weld repair damaged welds on the foundation. For estimating purposes, please provide an amount to vee- out and weld repair.

ANSWER:

Use twenty five (25) linear feet for each Port and STBD side including a total of fifty (50) linear feet for estimating purposes.

17. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 150-11-005 - Para 3.2 states to remove existing and install new a total of

2 square feet of foundation plate identified in para 1.3.1. Para 1.3.1 shows a quantity of (12 square feet). Please clarify if we only replace 2 SF or 12 SF.

Replace twelve (12) sq. ft.

18. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 593-11-001- Paragraph 3.2 Schedule work on the forward and aft VCHT or Plumbing Waste Drain Systems in the compartments listed in 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 to and that the VCHT or Plumbing Waste Drain System Tank repairs are coordinated with other sanitary space Work Items to ensure the uninterrupted availability of necessary crew sanitary spaces. The ships force will not be using the any of the sanitary spaces during the production execution period of this availability. Delete the requirements of paragraph 3.2.

The requirements at paragraph 3.2 will be deleted.

19. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 163-80-001 - Para 3.1 directs contractors to prefab and install 6 each bubble shield assemblies in accordance with 2.2 through 2.4…..however there are 7 Seachests listed in 1.2. Which seachests require the bubble shields.

Paragraph 3.1 will be revised to read, “Accomplish the requirements of pre-fabrication for 6 each bubble shield assemblies listed in 1.2.2 and 1.2.4 through 1.2.8 in accordance with 2.2 through 2.4.”

Paragraph 3.6 will be revised to read, “Accomplish the installation of 6 each, new seachest bubble shields fabricated in 3.1, in accordance with 2.2 through 2.4 at locations listed in 1.2.2 and 1.2.4 through 1.2.8.”

Paragraph 3.6.1 will be revised to read, “Accomplish the requirements of general notes 32 and 33 for application of Tectyl 890 for new seachest bubble shields at locations listed in 1.2.2 and 1.2.4 through

1.2.8 using 2.2 through 2.4 for guidance.”

20. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 651-90-001- Para 3.2 states Fifteen days prior to the start of the availability, the contractor shall submit a sketch for access cuts. This implies we will have access to the vessel in the home port. Please confirm.

Yes, the contractor will have access to the vessel in the home port.

21. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 654-90-001- Para 3.2 states Fifteen days prior to the start of the availability, the contractor shall submit a sketch for access cuts. This implies we will have access to the vessel in the home port. Please confirm.

Yes, the contractor will have access to the vessel in the home port.

22. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 167-11-001 - Para 3.4.2 directs contractors to plug weld, grind smooth all damaged bolt holes with stripped threads. For estimating purposes, please provide a number of holes that need to be welded.

Use a total of seventy two (72) holes for estimating purposes.

23. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 992-21-001 & 992-21-004 - Items 992-21-001 and 992-21-004 both require office space for MARMC/RMC. Please decide which item should be in the package and delete the other item accordingly.

Both work items will remain in the package. Work Item 992-21-001 is for MARMC and TYCOM office space, and Work Item 992-21-004 is office space for SPAWAR.

24. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 992-21-002 - This is a out-dated work item. It’s been this contractor’s experience that the RHIB boats are usually removed and stored by the Government before the vessel comes to the shipyard. Please advise.

RHIB boats work item will be made an option item. The ship will need RHIBs if availability is not awarded locally.

25. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 437-90-001 - Errata #4 added para 3.1.11 to accomplish preservation of the 4 potable water tanks in 1.2. This package already has an item 123-14-002 included to accomplish the preservation of the same potable water tanks. Recommend para 3.1.11 be deleted from this item.

Work Item 437-90-001paragraph 3.1.11 will be deleted.

26. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 993-11-005 & 993-11-006 - These items require 50,000 SF of warehouse space with keys for TYCOM and NAVSEA personnel. These items appear to be outdated. Why does the government need 50,000 of warehouse space. The contractor has a warehouse for GFM type material. Recommend these items be deleted.

Work Item 993-11-005 will be deleted, reducing the square footage to 30,000 square ft.

27. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 468-90-001 - References 2.2 through 2.7 were not provided on the CD.

Please provide these references.

ANSWER:

References 2.2 through 2.7 will be provided.

28. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 438-90-001 - While trying to retrieve Reference 2.5 (8634377), a pop-up states the file is not a supported file type or the file has been damaged. Contractor is unable to open this drawing. Ref. 2.6 (8634378) was not provided on the CD. Please provide the two references listed above.

References 2.5 and 2.6 will be provided.

29. Solicitation specification package contained 512-11-002 but work item is not listed in Attachment S-6

Work Item Index. Provide direction if work item will be part of the solicitation package?

No, Work Item 512-11-002 will not be part of the solicitation package.

30. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 259-11-004 - Page 3 of work item 259-11-004 para. 4.1 contains a note that reads “Schedule work to ensure that a minimum of one SSGTG is operational and available for Ship’s Force use at all times during the availability.” Please confirm that this will not be required.

Paragraph 4.1 will be deleted. An SSGTG will not be required to be kept operational.

31. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 442-11-001 - Para 3.4.1 states “the transducer cables shall be shortened to a length adequate for proper cable installation including a service loop at the transducer end with sufficient slack for a possible reinstallation”. These cables are a controlled item and cannot be procured by the contractor. Please confirm the transducer cables will be provided as GFM.

Cables will be provided as GFM.

32. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 451-11-001 - Para 3.1 states to accomplish the assessment of equipment identified in 1.3 in accordance with reference 2.2. In trying to locate this reference on the McFaul interactive index, a statement next to 2.2 reads, “document not found”. If this document cannot be provided, please delete para 3.1 or the requirements of reference 2.2.

Work item 451-11-001will be cancelled.

33. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 602-11-001 - This item doesn’t provide the contractor with enough information to price. Please provide a list with the type, size and material type of each label plate, or add a LOE to accomplish this task.

Work item 602-11-001will be cancelled.

34. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 982-31-002 - Para 3.2 states in part…..complete contractor work 2 days prior to plant light off. J-3 does not include a plant light off date. Please provide a date for plant light off.

LOA is estimated to be 23-26 Jan 2017.

35. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 997-11-001 - J-3 has “Enter Dock” on 05/31/16, which is the 9th day of the availability. Then in 997-11-001 para 3.7 states to Drydock the ship. The ship shall be drydocked by A+2 of the availability. Which date is the contractor to adhere to?

Use 31 May 2016 for entering dry dock.

36. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 300-11-001 - Para. 3.2 states to use Attachment A for guidance. There is no Attachment A in the references provided. Please provide Attachment A.

ANSWER:

Attachment A will be provided.

37. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 165-11-002 - Spec para 3.3 calls for the installation of new valve(s) for those listed in para(s):1.3.1 through 1.3.9, to include 2 each reducer valves listed in para 1.3.4. Spec para 3.4.3 calls for the accomplishment of standard item 009-55 (Regulating/Reducing Valve: Repair) for the valve(s) listed in spec para 1.3.4. Is the contractor to buy new or repair the valve(s) listed in spec para 1.3.4?

The contractor is to repair valves identified 1.3.4 in accordance with 3.4.3.

38. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 110-90-001 - Errata 3 added reference 2.8 LAR 0738/DDG77/1153446, Revise Test Note T8 and it was not on the reference DVD provided to contractor. Will the LAR be made available?

Yes, the LAR will be provided.

39. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 113-11-001 - PARA 2.13 100-6597575 REV L, UNIT STRL ARR DWG

ASSY UNIT 1320 was not on the reference DVD provided to contractor. Will this drawing be made available?

Yes, the drawing will be provided.

40. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 244-12-001 - Para 2.3 S9241-BM-MMA-010 REV 5, Propulsion

Reduction Gear is not on the DVD provided to contractor. Will this tech manual be made available?

Yes, the tech manual will be provided.

41. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 259-80-002 - On the DVD provided to contractor, there is a folder in the references for 259-80-002 with drawings, but no spec item. Is there a spec item 259-80-002?

ANSWER:

No, there is no Work Item 259-80-002 in the package.

42. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 123-11-002 - Paragraph 3.7 directs the contractor to remove existing zincs and studs. Please confirm if this is a direction to replace all studs.

ANSWER:

The work item will be revised to require the contractor to replace 100 deteriorated zinc studs.

43. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 123-11-004 - Paragraph 3.7.1, directs the contractor to install new nuts and washers. How many nuts, washers and studs will be installed?

ANSWER:

The contractor is to replace all nuts and washers (630 new nuts and 630 new washers) and replace 100 deteriorated zinc studs.

44. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 123-11-007- Paragraph 3.6.1, directs the contractor to install new nuts and washers. How many nuts, washers and studs will be installed?

ANSWER:

The contractor is to replace all nuts and washers (434 new nuts and 434 new washers) and replace 75 deteriorated zinc studs.

45. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 123-17-001 - Paragraph 3.4.1 directs the contractor to remove existing and install new studs. Will we be replacing all studs?

No, Work Item 123-17-001 paragraph 3.4.1 will be revised to replace 15 deteriorated zinc studs.

46. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 110-90-001 - The coating system listed in paragraph 3.4.6, Table 3, Line

19 or 20 Columns A, B, C for location listed in 1.2.3 [passage 4-22-0-L] is not a normal coating system for an interior space. Table 3, Line 19 is for a fan room, and Table 3, Line 20 is for mixing rooms for intake spaces. Please confirm the coating system to be used for passage 4-22-0-L.

Work Item 110-90-001 paragraph 3.4.6 will be revised to read, “Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 3, Line 8 for the location listed in 1.2.3.”

47. WORK ITEM/CSWT NO: 123-11-003 - Paragraph 3.6 directs the contractor to install new zincs.

Will any studs need to be replaced?

ANSWER:

Work Item 123-11-003 will be revised to add sub paragraph to 3.6 to read, "Replace 100 deteriorated zinc studs ".