LPD_17_QA_8_20161014_FBO.docx

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

N00024-16-R-4409

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #8

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

The Government revises its answer to Question 146 from Q&A #6. Please see the correct answer provided below:

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. It is not the intent of the Government to invoke the training and qualification requirement in reference “S9233-FC-MAN-010, Qualification Manual for Non-Government Diesel Marine Mechanics.” These work items will be revised to delete the reference and will be provided in a future errata.

122.Work Item 634-21-001: Reference 2.4 is 622-7320839 Rev D, Flight Deck Catwalks and Platform Arrangement & Details. The file that is labeled 7320839_d on the CD provided to the contractor, is actually 130-7320312 Rev D Wheelstops w/Gutter, Bomb Jettison Ramps, Ensign Staff, Light Bouy & Misc FDN, FAB & Installation. Will the correct file be provided?

a. The Government clarifies that Reference 622-7320839 Rev D is the correct requirement and the correct file will be provided. For a copy of the PDF please contact Sheila Utz at Sheila.Utz1@navy.mil and Lisa Carll at Lisa.Carll@navy.mil.

128. Work Item: 634-11-011: 1. Paragraph 3.7 directs the contractor to “Install each batter board removed in 3.1 in accordance with 2.3.” Upon pricing PC# 24 of reference 2.3 drawing 7318229 Rev C, contractor found that PC# 24 SEALING COMPOUND (RAPID SEAL- 365) has been discontinued. Vender has offered a substitution of Rapid Seal 901. Please confirm if Rapid Seal 901 is acceptable. 2. Paragraph 3.7.1 states “Install new fasteners, conforming to the material requirements of 2.3.” Is it the intent to replace all the weld studs PC# 21, 22, 23 of Reference 2.3 DWG# 7318229 Rev C or just PC# 12 FLAT WASHERS, PC# 13 HEX NUTS, and PC# 24 SEALING COMPOUND?

a. The Government confirms that Rapid Seal 901 is an acceptable substitute for the discontinued Rapid Seal 365. It is also the Governments intent to replace all the weld studs PC# 21, 22, 23 of Reference 2.3 DWG# 7318229 Rev C. The work specification will not be revised.

147. Work Item 233-11-007: Reference 2.2 requires that Non-Government Diesel Marine Mechanic candidates will submit requests for courses and testing in accordance with applicable CNRMC instructions to be qualified to work on the engines. Please provide the CNRMC instruction to the contractors. The specs that require this qualification can’t be accurately estimated without these instructions to determine the qualification costs.

a. It is not the intent of the Government to invoke the training and qualification requirement in reference “S9233-FC-MAN-010, Qualification Manual for Non-Government Diesel Marine Mechanics.” These work items will be revised to delete the reference and will be provided in a future errata.

154. Work Item 521-90-004: Paragraph 5.3 states there is kitted material for S/A 85606.10. The listing in the 4720 for this ShipAlt shows drawings 8673013 and 8673104, however, these are not part of the references nor is ShipAlt 85606.10 listed in the title for item 521-90-004. Should ShipAlt 85606.10 be included in this work item? If so, will the additional references be provided?

a. The Government clarifies that ShipAlt 85606.10 will be included in work item 521-90-004. For a copy of the reference please contact Sheila Utz at Sheila.Utz1@navy.mil and Lisa Carll at Lisa.Carll@navy.mil. Revised work item 521-90-004 will be provided in a future errata.

155. Work Item 589-11-001: The OEM is unable to establish window type and sizes based off the Tech Manual part number. Additionally, the Crane OEM states that the windows are non-standardized for each crane. Can the Government provide measurements and types of windows specific to the crane on USS San Antonio (LPD 17)?

a. The Government clarifies that the exact window type and sizes are unknown. The USS ARLINGTON (LPD 24) representing as a sister ship to the USS SAN ANTIONIO (LPD 17) and made available for a ship check between 12-27 September 2016 should be used as the basis for pricing this effort.

167. Work Item 233-11-007: Reference 2.2 requires that Non-Government Diesel Marine Mechanic candidates will submit requests for courses and testing in accordance with applicable CNRMC instructions to be qualified to work on the engines. Please provide the CNRMC instruction to the contractors. The specs that require this qualification can’t be accurately estimated without these instructions to determine the qualification costs.

a. It is not the intent of the Government to invoke the training and qualification requirement in reference “S9233-FC-MAN-010, Qualification Manual for Non-Government Diesel Marine Mechanics.” These work items will be revised to delete the reference and will be provided in a future errata.