LPD_17_QA_6.pdf

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

N00024-16-R-4409

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #6

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

Errata 3 is now available. To receive the errata, interested offerors should contact Sheila Utz at Sheila.Utz1@navy.mil and Lisa Carll at Lisa.Carll@navy.mil.

28. Work Item: 634-11-011: 3.6.10 Machinery space bilge area is defined and shall include surfaces of port and starboard interior shell plating, boundary bulkheads, tank top plating, foundations including framing and structural supporting members, bilge wells and sumps, internal support structures, including framing members and associated structural stiffeners, all deck plate framing and supports, lagged and insulated surfaces of piping and exhaust housing including supports and hangers, piping and wireway runs associated with bilge areas, the keel to the red and white dividing line within each compartment. Please confirm this para does not belong in this item.

a. The Government confirms that paragraph 3.6.10 is not required and is deleted. Revised work item 634-11-011 will be provided in a future errata to the work specification package.

29. Solicitation for USS SAN ANTONIO DPMA lists Inter-port Differentials that shall be applied to all offers proposing performance away from SAN ANTONIO’S homeport of Norfolk, Virginia. These differentials are said to be calculated using foreseeable costs for fuel, towing and pilot charges, and travel to the contractor's facility by applicable Government personnel. There is a failure to account for foreseeable cost calculations for the vessel's crew, such as travel allowances, dedicated transportation to and from the homeport, or permanent change of station allowances. There is a failure to account for additional costs for Alteration Installation Teams (AITs) to ship their material/equipment and to perform work outside their normal execution of this work in the homeport.

1) The SAN ANTONIO DPMA Availability is 417 Days in length, exceeding the 12 months requirement for a Homeport shift. Will this be a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) for SAN ANTONIO if the contract is awarded out of Norfolk and does the Inter-port Differential cost include PCS Costs for the crew to move families to the new homeport?

2) Since 2013, USS SAN ANTONIO has maintained a 48% OPTEMPO out of their homeport of Norfolk. Is there any value considered for the quality of life for the Navy Family. If awarded out of Norfolk and PCS moves are not accounted for, the OPTEMPO will be at 59% for the SAN ANTONIO Crew.

3) Does the calculation for Government personnel include travel AND associated per diem costs?

4) Does the Inter-port Differential Cost include Government Furnished Material storage costs?

5) Has any consideration been given to, and all foreseeable cost calculations included for the vessel's crew?

6) Has any consideration been given to, and all foreseeable cost calculations included for the multitude of AITs?

Please clarify the methodology of the foreseeable cost calculations and include all real costs that will be incurred by performing the USS SAN ANTONIO DPMA away from the home port. The current amounts appear to be a fraction of the actual additional costs that will be incurred by the Government.

a. The Government clarifies that the Interport Differential amounts included in the solicitation consist of fuel costs for moving the vessel, towing and pilot charges, berthing barge charges, TYCOM travel, and ships force travel for work and for training purposes. Other categories of cost are not included in the Interport Differential amounts for this solicitation, as we are not currently able to quantify other costs with reasonable certainty, which is the standard that GAO has held is appropriate.

The following table provides further breakdown of the foreseeable costs:

Bath, ME Charleston, SC Mayport, FL Pascagoula, MS Fuel Cost $192,000 $192,000 $288,000 $576,000 Towing/Pilot Svcs $10,124 $3,058 $8,500 $7,945 Berthing Barge $180,000 $180,000 $270,000 $540,000 TYCOM Travel $571,288 $923,288 $571,288 $581,178 Ship’s Force Travel $89,301 $129,801 $89,301 $114,456

TOTALS $1,042,713 $1,428,147 $1,227,089 $1,819,579

47. Work Item 772-90-001: Reference 2.2 does not specify the material grade for several line items. Piece 121, 136, 138 thru 150. Please clarify what is needed.

a. The Government will provide drawing 83049 to specify the material grade for pieces 121, 136, 138, through 150. For a copy of the PDF please contact Sheila Utz at Sheila.Utz1@navy.mil and Lisa Carll at Lisa.Carll@navy.mil.

48. The February 8, 2000 policy REVISION 1 TO THE SCHEDULE OF

FORESEEABLE COSTS FOR DETERMINATION OF INTERPORT

DIFFERENTIALS does not truly reflect the foreseeable costs associated with the mailto:Lisa.Carll@navy.mil current oversight applied to ship repair availabilities, and the corresponding requirement for office space, equipment and communications infrastructure. It also does not address the added cost of berthing Ship’s Force in ashore accommodations outside the homeport for the duration of the planned availability. Does the Government intend to increase the current Interport Differential amounts due to known foreseeable costs beyond what has been calculated in the solicitation?

a. The Government clarifies that the Interport Differential amounts included in the solicitation consist of fuel costs for moving the vessel, towing and pilot charges, berthing barge charges, TYCOM travel, and ships force travel for work and for training purposes. Other categories of cost are not included in the Interport Differential amounts for this solicitation, as we are not currently able to quantify other costs with reasonable certainty, which is the standard that GAO has held is appropriate.

The following table provides further breakdown of the foreseeable costs:

Bath, ME Charleston, SC Mayport, FL Pascagoula, MS Fuel Cost $192,000 $192,000 $288,000 $576,000 Towing/Pilot Svcs $10,124 $3,058 $8,500 $7,945 Berthing Barge $180,000 $180,000 $270,000 $540,000 TYCOM Travel $571,288 $923,288 $571,288 $581,178 Ship’s Force Travel $89,301 $129,801 $89,301 $114,456

TOTALS $1,042,713 $1,428,147 $1,227,089 $1,819,579

49. Since the USS San Antonio EDSRA is the largest and most complex availability to date to be solicited under the Navy’s new contracting structure the offeror proposes an extension of the proposal due date from 17 October to 10 November.

a. The Government has extended the proposal submissions due date to 31

October 2016. This change is reflected in Amendment 0005.

74. Work Item 233-012-012: 2.5 SL460-AA-HBK-010, Qualification Manual for Non- Government Diesel Marine Mechanics. This title does not match the title for the same reference (SL460-AA-HBK-010) listed in work item 233-11-007. Will the spec be revised?

a. The Government confirms that the tile listed for reference SL460-AA-HBK- 010 is correct in work item 233-11-007. The Government will revise work spec 233-012-012 to reflect the correct title. Revised work item 233-012-012 will be provided in a future errata to the work specification package.

79. Work Item 123-16-007: 1) Para 3.4 states to use table 2, line 20 for topside manhole covers without referencing a standard item. Para 3.5 states to accomplish the requirements of 009-32 without calling out a table or line. Should these two paragraphs be combined? 2) Para 3.2 states to replace 11 each bolted manhole covers and bolting rings. The visual inspection is for tanks 7-165-0-W and 8-110-2-W and they have only two manholes each for a total of four. Is the quantity of 11 to replace a misprint in para 3.2?

a. The Government clarifies that Standard Item 009-32 should be called out in para 3.4 and that para 3.5 is not required. The Government also clarifies that the quantity in para 3.2 should be 10 each bolted manhole covers and bolting rings. Revised work item 123-16-007 will be provided in a future errata to the work specification package.

116: Work item 623-90-001: Reference 2.7 is listed as 612-7320831 Rev D, Helicopter Safety Nets Arr & Det. However; Rev “E” was furnished on the CD. Will the spec item be revised?

a. The Government clarifies that Rev “E” is the correct requirement and a revised work item 623-90-001will be provided in a future errata to the work specification package. Rev “E” is available via the revised CD provided under Q&A #2 and Amendment 0002. Interested offerors who have not already received a copy of the revised CD should contact Robert Yates at robert.c.yates@navy.mil (757-618-5910), please cc: Sheila Utz at Sheila.Utz1@navy.mil and Lisa Carll at Lisa.Carll@navy.mil.

119. Work Item 631-21-001: Reference 2.3 is listed as LPD-17 Class Advanced Enclosed Mast/Sensor (AEM/S) Mast Preservation Procedures for the Interior Void and the Exterior/Interior Doubler Plates DTD April 04, 2013. This reference does not appear to be on the CD received by the Contractor. The link for Reference 2.3 in the spec item brings up tech manual, S9169-AE-SSM-010 REV 2, LPD 17 Class Equipment Manual for Advanced Enclosed Mast/Sensor (AEM/S Mast). This is reference 2.2 in the spec item. Is this the correct document? If not, will the correct document be provided?

a. The Government clarifies that the link for Reference 2.3 is incorrect and will be deleted and that Reference 2.3 will be provided to the successful offeror at the time of contract award . A revised work item 631-21-001will be provided in a future errata to the work specification package.

122. Reserved.

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129. Work Item 631-11-001: 1. According to para 3.1, the bilge areas are listed as 3.1.2 and 3.2.2. Should these be identified as para 1.3.1 and 1.3.2? 2. The scope of work is for machinery room bilge preservation, but paragraphs 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 are listing a stringer between frames 45 & 47.5 stbd and shell plate between 40 & 42.5 port. Is the intent to only preserve these specific areas?

a. The Government clarifies that 1) Para 3.1 areas listed in 3.1.2 should read

3.2.1 and 3.2.2, and 2)The Government’s intent is to only preserve shell plating and stringer between frames 45 & 47.5 stbd and shell plate between 40 & 42.5 port. Revised work item 634-11-001 will reflect the following change, from: “Accomplish a visual inspection of the bilge area listed in1.3.1 and 1.3.2, for structural integrity, deterioration, pitting, cracks, and areas of damage and distortion”, to: “ Accomplish a visual inspection of the bilge area listed in 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 , for structural integrity, deterioration, pitting, cracks, and areas of damage and distortion”. Revised work item 634-11-001 will be provided in a future errata to the work specification package.

135. Reserved.

140. The contractor needs additional time prepare estimates and requests an additional 7 days to the proposal submission due date.

a. The Government has extended the proposal submissions due date to 31 October 2016. This change is reflected in Amendment 0005.

141. Work Item 508-11-002: For Estimating purposes please provide the size of the pipe diameter for the 30 feet of insulation to renew.

a. The Government confirms that in accordance with drawing 7318834 specified in Work Item 508-11-002, the pipe diameter is 80mm for the 30 feet of insulation. Work Item 508-11-002 does not need revision.

142. Work Item 584-80-003: Para 3.4.1.2 requires the contractor to machine line bore the resting pad-eyes of both stern gates. It will be required to weld build-up the existing pad-eyes for both the upper and lower stern gates in order to line bore these pad-eyes. A paragraph needs to be added to the spec to provide details of weld build-up (size and quantity) or level of effort for welding of existing pad-eyes prior to line boring. Also reference 2.2 does not show the dimensions for the gussets required in detail 30-D. Issue a LAR for this SHIPALT showing the sizes of the gussets required.

a. The Government concurs and will add a paragraph to provide details with respect to the welding requirements. The Government will also generate a LAR to provide dimension data for the Gussets. Revised work item 584-80- 003 will be provided in a future errata to the work specification package.

143. Work Item 631-11-010: The Answer to Question No. 15 states the item will be provided in errata 1. After reviewing errata 1, this item was not provided. The bilge listed in 631-11-010 is the same bilge listed in 631-11-006.

a. The Government confirms that for paragraph 3.1 the intent is to reinstall new deck plating with the new CRES fasteners as stated in the response to Question #15. For paragraphs 3.2 and 3.2.1, the intent is to paint the entire bilge. The Government clarifies that Work Item 631-11-010 in attachment J- 1 will be provided in errata 3 to the work specification package. To receive the errata, interested offerors should contact Sheila Utz at Sheila.Utz1@navy.mil and Lisa Carll at Lisa.Carll@navy.mil.

144. Work Item 633-21-001 and 631-31-001: The answer to Question no. 16 states new capastic shields are covered under 631-31-001 para 3.3.6. Para 3.3.6 in work item 631-31-001 states apply the underwater hull coating system on each dielectric shield. It does not provide the details required for new dielectric shields, but instead tells us to paint the shield areas. Recommend 633-21-001 be changed to include the installation of new capastic material for each shield area.

a. The Government confirms that the following paragraph will be added to the work specification 633-21-001: “3.7 Install new dielectric shields, using 2.2, 2.3, and 2.6 for guidance. 3.7.1 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table One, Line 7, Columns B, C and E. 3.7.2 Inspect thickness and smoothness of newly applied dielectric shields in accordance with 2.5.” When this paragraph is added, the current paragraph 3.8.3.1/new paragraph 3.9.3.1 will be changed to say “… listing results of the requirements of 3.9.3 to the SUPERVISOR.” Revised work item 633-21-001 will be provided in a future errata to the work specification package.

145. Reserved.

146. Work Item 233-11 and 233-12 Reference 2.2: There are multiple MPDE work specs in the package and the government has referenced “S9233-FC-MAN-010, Qualification Manual for Non-Government Diesel Marine Mechanics” in several specs but not all. This instruction requires that the contractor’s diesel engine mechanics be qualified IAW this instruction in order to work on the engine. Is it the intent of the government to invoke this training and qualification requirement on all diesel engine work or just some?

a. The Government confirms that for all diesel engine work the intent is for diesel mechanics to be qualified as required by the reference “S9233-FC-

MAN-010, QUALIFICATION MANUAL FOR NON-GOVERNMENT

DIESEL MARINE MECHANICS” The requirements for future availabilities will insure this reference is listed in all applicable work items.

147. Reserved.

148. Work Item 233-11-014: Para 3.5.4 directs the KTR to unpack an inspect parts received in para 3.5.3. No parts are received in 3.5.3 they are shipped out. There is no direction in the spec to accomplish repairs to the saddles or bearings in the spec.

a. The Government clarifies that Para. 3.5.4 should read as follows: “Unpack and inspect main bearing caps and saddles received to and from the repair facility using 2.3 through 2.6 for guidance and accept or reject criteria, using the Diesel Engine Inspector (DEI). Inspection shall be completed within 24 hours of receipt and a report submitted to the Government within 72 hours of receiving.

Repairs will be accomplished by the OEM.” Revised work item 233-11-014 will be provided in a future errata to the work specification package.

149. Reserved

150. Work Item 992-11-008: Paragraph 3.2 requires the contractor to provide Pilots and Tow Boats to move fuel barges from Craney Island Naval Fuel Depot to the contractor plant and back to the Fuel Depot. Historically, Craney Island Naval Fuel Depot will not allow a contractor to move fuel barges. Has this practice changed or will the fuel barges be delivered and picked-up?

a. The Government confirms that Contractors are not authorized to move fuel barges to Craney Island and that the barges will be delivered and picked up by the Government. Revised work item 992-11-008 will be provided in a future errata to the work specification package.

151. Work Item 992-11-005 and 992-11-015: Two work items have been provided for the Messing and Berthing Barge, 992-11-005 (OPTIONAL ITEM) and 992-11-

015. Will one item be removed from the package?

a. The Government confirms that both work items will remain in the work package due to the nature of the coast-wide competition. At the time of award, the decision will be made by the Government to exercise the option based on the location where the work will be performed.

152. Work Item 980-90-015: Paragraph 3.15 requires staging to be installed by 8/28/14 for a duration of 100 days. Please provide an installation date that occurs during the period of performance.

a. The Government clarifies that the installation start date is 3/6/2017.

153. Work item 150-11-004: Item 150-11-004 paragraph 3.1 directs the contractor to Commercial blast clean the surfaces listed in 1.2 and to accomplish the requirements of Surface Preparation Specification SSPC-SP-6 of 2.2.

Is it the Government’s intent to blast throughout the engineering space? This process will be labor intensive for the wrapping and containing of the equipment in the surrounding area. The process requires a double wrap, 1st wrap for blast, 2nd wrap for paint due to grit residue and dust on rubber and plastic wrapping material. Will the Government consider Surface Preparation Specification SP-11 vice SP-6?

a. The Government clarifies that the specification is Surface Preparation SP-11 vice SP-6. Revised work item 150-11-004 will be provided in a future errata to the work specification package.

154. Reserved.

155. Reserved.

156. Reserved.

157. Work Item 651-11-002: Note 4.1 says “See CFR No. P-QED-006”, however this is not listed as a reference. Will this be supplied by the Government?

a. The Government will provide CFR No. P-QED-0006 as a reference. For a copy of CFR No. P-QED-0006 please contact Sheila Utz at Sheila.Utz1@navy.mil and Lisa Carll at Lisa.Carll@navy.mil.

158. Work Item 651-11-006: Paragraph 1.3.1 requires a Tray Washer, Model TRAC

321-2 RPW, MFR: Insinger Machine Co, Philadelphia, PA. APL: 430070186.

This part number does not specify whether the heat booster is electric or steam generated. Please clarify.

a. The Government clarifies that the heat booster is electric. Revised work item 651-11-006 will be provided in a future errata to the work specification package.

159. Work Item 150-11-001: a) Main Deck Bulwark Frame F through Frame 25 (Port/Stbd) is steel. The Main Deck is only accessible IWO Bulwark service areas such as LP Air stations, phone stations, MC Speakers, etc. For bidding purposes, is it the Government’s intent to make temporary access cuts for the inaccessible areas of the Main Deck plating port/stbd? b) On the USS ARLINGTON (LPD- 24), which was made available for the Ship Check, all of the Bulwarks from the Main Deck through the 04 Level are of steel construction and have portable access doors. The reference drawings for USS SAN ANTONIO LPD-17 indicate the Bulwarks on the 01, 03 & 04 Levels have GRP construction in multiple areas.

For bidding purposes is it the Government’s intent to have the contractor only remove the GRP Panels IWO Blasting from the inboard side of the Bulwarks at all areas indicated by the Spec item?

a. The Government confirms that Paragraph 3.1 requires removal, match-marking of the composite bulwark panels but no temporary access cuts are required.

The Government confirms that the intent is to have the contractor only remove the GRP Panels IWO Blasting from the inboard side of the Bulwarks at all areas indicated by the work spec. Work Item 150-11-001 will not be revised.

160. Work Items 262-42-001- and 262-41-001: (V)(G) "ELECTRICAL ISOLATION"3.2 Accomplish a Titanium Electrical Isolation Verification of the seawater piping for the heat exchanger listed in 1.3 and located in 1.2 in accordance with 2.2 and 2.3. (V)(G) "ELECTRICAL ISOLATION" 3.10.3 Accomplish a Titanium Piping Electrical Isolation verification for the heat exchanger installed in 3.10 after installation in accordance with 2.2 and 2.3.

These coolers are Lube oil & central fresh water heat exchangers. There is no salt water piping. Please delete paragraph 3.2 & 3.10.3 from both specs. It is not required.

a. The Government confirms that paragraph 3.2 & 3.10.3 will be deleted from work items 262-42-001 and 262-41-001. Revised work item 262-42- 001 and 262-41-001 will be provided in a future errata to the work specification package.