NEW_ORLEANS_Q A_Round_3.pdf

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

N00024-16-R-4414

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #3

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

56. Please advise if bidders are to utilize the requirements of FY16 009-60 (CH-2) for all IPS deliverables.

a. Please see Amendment 0002.

57. What Errata is the file titled “Amended WIs” downloaded from the AMRDEC website part of? Also could the government please provide Errata Work Item Indexes and WI 453-11-001 was included in Errata 1 and Errata 2 please advise on which one to use?

a. The file titled “Amended WIs” was intended to be part of Errata 1. For Errata Work Item indexes please contact LTJG Casey Nau, casey.nau@navy.mil. Work Item 453-11-001 contained in Errata 2 is the latest up to date version.

58. What is the scope of work intended for the Contractor and what is to be accomplished by the AIT in Work

Item 980-90-006?

a. MSR to accomplish requirements of following Drawings:

i. 304-8672866, SHIPALT LPD17-85076K Cable Routing List

ii. 331-8672868, SHIPALT LPD17-85076K Lighting System MOD

iii. 401-8672869, SHIPALT LPD17-85076K MOD to ARR

b. AIT (Raytheon) to complete requirements of following Drawings:

i. 320-8672867, SHIPALT LPD17-85076K Power System MOD

ii. 408-8672870, SHIPALT LPD17-85076K HM&E Network MOD to Blown Fiber Cabling Diagram

iii. 409-8672871 SHIPALT LPD17-85076K HM&E NETWORK MOD TO BLOWN

FIBER WIRE CONNECTION LIST

iv. 409-8672872, SHIPALT LPD17-85076K HM&E Network MOD to SWAN BLK &

ELEM WRG DIAG.

59. Request the following references be provided in respect to the listed Work Items.

524-90-004 ShipAlt LPD17-81157.07K Auxiliary Seawater System Mod; accomplish Ref. 2.6 4720-LPD18-FY17, Ship Alteration Material Summary (4720/3)

524-90-005 ShipAlt LPD17-81157.04K Auxiliary Seawater System Valve Replacement;

accomplish Ref. 2.6 4720-LPD18-FY17, Ship Alteration Material Summary (4720/3)

980-90-001 ShipAlt LPD17-83741K, PEOC4I CANES AN/USQ-208(V)4 LPD, Alteration Installation Team (AIT) Support Service; provide (OPTION ITEM) Ref. 2.6 184-8673283, SHIPALT LPD17-83741K CANES 03 Level and Above Mod To Foundations

524-90-006 ShipAlt LPD17-81157.06K Auxiliary Seawater System Valve Replacement;

accomplish Ref. 2.6 4720-LPD18-FY17, Ship Alteration Material Summary (4720/3) Ref. 2.4 4720-LPD18-FY17, Ship Alteration Material Summary (4720/3)

524-90-007 ShipAlt LPD17-81157.05K Auxiliary Seawater System Valve Replacement;

accomplish Ref. 2.4 4720-LPD18-FY17, Ship Alteration Material Summary 4720/3

a. The requested References will be made available on CDs for local pick up or mailing as requested.

i. POC: Suzanne Shin, SWRMC ACO, (619) 556-2069 Suzanne.j.shin@navy.mil

60. In Work Item 631-41-001 is the freeboard considered to be from the boot top up to the Main Deck or boot top to the 04 level?

a. The above Work Item intentions are to provide coverage to the Main Deck

61. Work Item 562-11-001 is missing a paragraph that directs to” Remove fill and drain plugs from the rudder and save for reinstallation. Remove and dispose of preservative from the rudder and steam clean interior of rudder to a "Safe for Men, "Safe for Hot Work" condition.” It is recommended to add this paragraph below for disposal of preservation from the rudder: “Remove the hub assembly in accordance with paragraph 6-5 of 2.2 and Technical Representative for guidance. Retain acceptable fasteners conforming to the requirements of Table 7-3, 7-6 of 2.2 and 2.5 for reuse.”

a. The Government will not amend the above Work Item due to there is no hub removal under this

Work Item. This specific request is covered under a different Work Item and the inspection of the fasteners is required under the basic work where the contractor is directed to submit a report that the Supervisor will determine to either replace or retain.

62. Work Item 562-11-001 is missing a paragraph that directs to “Accomplish the requirements of 009-25 of

2.1 for a preliminary air test of the rudder. Test pressure shall be 5 PSIG. Maintain test pressure for 15 minutes for temperature stabilization prior to start of test. Hold test pressure for 10 minutes. It is recommended to add the paragraph above for the preliminary air test of the rudder.

a. The Government will not amend Work Item 562-11-001 to add the above paragraph. All required work for this Work Item is explained within itself.

63. Does the scope of preservation include the interior of the mast(s) in Work Item 631-21-001?

a. The intentions for this Work Item are for the exterior of the mast. Paint of the exterior is covered in Ref 2.3 appendix C.

64. For material pricing purposes please provide with the material specifications for the material being replaced on paragraphs 3.2 & 3.4 in work Item 123-11-002

a. Guidance and direction are included in the Work Item. It is recommend to accomplish 3.2, 3.4 and submit inspection reports to SUPERVISOR

65. In Work Item 643-11-001 paragraph 3.1 states,” to accomplish pre-OP test of existing ventilation system to determine baseline CFM (See Note 4.1). Vent system are only shown on Ref.2.4 (DWG.512-8604082A) and Ref. 2.5 (DWG. 512-8604086A), but these drawings don’t show the baseline CFM. On what baseline shall these readings be compared into?

a. The results of the pre-op test becomes the Baseline and when the work is completed, the contractor will test the system and see how the results compare.

66. Paragraph 3.11 requires filling the rudders, bilge keels and skeg with preservative. Please provide the volume of preservative required for each location.

a. The rudder dimensions are provided in Reference 2.13. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to calculate the volume.

67. Work Item 110-21-002 paragraph 3.1 calls out “Attachment A” which was not found in the references please provide.

a. Please contact LTJG Casey Nau at casey.nau@navy.mil for Attachment A.

68. The quantity and location of anodes is unknown in Work Item 631-31-001, please provide the Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) drawing.

a. The Drawing is listed in reference 2.5 of the work item. Recommended to review drawing 633-

6686797 Rev A to accomplish requirement 3.5.1.

69. Work item 042-11-002 paragraph 3.1.2 calls for the contractor to write RCCs and new work items. Is this the actual intent or will RCC’s and new work items be written by either the Government or the third party planner?

a. The Request for Contractual Changes (RCC) will be generated (as needed) by the Project Team upon submission of CFR’s in accordance with paragraph 3.1.2.

70. Work item 982-31-001 contains a total of 274 mandays and 20,000 dollars of reservations in three separate locations (3.5, 3.7 to 3.7.2, and 3.7.4). For simplifying the accountability tracking and management of reservations in accordance with 042-11-001, is it possible to have all these consolidated into a single requirement identified in a single paragraph.

a. The Government does not intend to modify the Work Item. Please follow the current Work Item

Description.

71. Work item 982-31-001, paragraph 3.6 states “Complete correction of identified discrepancies reported in

3.4.1 no less than 13 days prior to the scheduled LOA.” Since the identified discrepancies to be identified and reported under paragraph 3.4.1 includes Government discrepancies and not just contractor discrepancies, it is not possible to meet the requirements of paragraph 3.6. Is it possible to have paragraph

3.6 be deleted.

a. The Government does not intend to delete requirement 3.6 from the work item. The Contractor shall accomplish requirement 3.4 and 3.4.1 and provide SUPERVISORS a report.

72. Work item 982-31-002 contains a total of 70 mandays and 12,000 dollars in reservation pools under separate paragraphs (3.4.3 and 3.6.3). For simplifying the accountability tracking and management of reservations in accordance with 042-11-001, is it possible to have all these consolidated into a single requirement identified in a single paragraph.

73. Work item 982-11-001 consists only of a reservation pool of 2 mandays and 1,000 dollars of material.

Given the small value of this reservation and its overlap with many other reservation pools, is it possible to have this work item deleted.

74. Please provide the correct reference 2.4 for Work Item 631-31-001.

a. Please see Errata 5 for Ref. 2.4 505-7320159 Rev L CU-NI Sea Chest Details.

75. Please provide the number and sizes of scaffolding the AIT will need in Work Item 980-90-011.

a. Please see Errata 5 for the revised above Work Item.

76. Request that in Work Item 624-12-001; 2EA 000-101474 Modified Motors be supplied as Government Furnished Material –or- the motors be added to the existing paragraph 3.2.3 to accomplish the requirements of 009-17.

a. The Modified Motors are included in paragraph 3.2.3 of the Work Item and the part number 000-

101474 is # 6 of 10 parts listed for part numbers 000-101162MAN and 000-101211MAN IAW reference 2.2. The Work Item will remain unchanged.

77. Please provide clarification in Work Item 520-11-001 as to how many remote operators, electric motor operators and inspection ports are to be removed. Also are the valves identified in 1.3.3 - 1.2.17 in addition to Attachment A?

a. Guidance for requirement 3.3.7.2 is provided on reference 2.4, which is listed in 3.3.7 of the work item. The valves that are identified in 1.3.7 - 1.3.17 are not in addition to attachment A. Please see Errata 5 for updated Work Item.

78. Work Item 623-80-003 does not identify a “4720-LPD18-FY17, Ship Alteration Material Summary

(4720/3)” in paragraph 2.0, please clarify if this needs to be included.

a. Please see Errata 5 for the modified Work Item.

79. Provide direction pertaining to Work Item 453-11-001 for a not to exceed footage to assist quantify and estimating purposes.

80. Provide clarification on Work Item 992-11-012 paragraph 3.2 pertaining to the amount of fuel and fuel barges.

81. Clarify the intent of paragraph 3.1 in Work Item 150-11-003.

82. In regards to Work Item 436-11-002 please provide clarification on:

Is there a control panel already onboard?

a. Yes the panel is onboard.

Is a new panel being installed or replacing a damaged one?

b. Rewire the existing panel.

Are there any unknown faults?

c. Wired incorrectly and giving off a fault alarm.

Will the qualified technical representative supply any spare parts?

d. Unknown if any spare parts are needed.

83. How many personnel does the government expect to transport daily in Work Item 854-11-002?

a. This is for contractor personnel transportation please refer to paragraph 3.1 of the requirement.

84. How many personnel does the government expect to need Sanitary Facilities for in Work Item 992-11-009?

a. Approximately 450 ships force personnel. Please refer to paragraphs 3.15 and 3.16 for minimum requirements.

85. In Work Item 521-90-001 please clarify what will be GFM kitted material.

86. In Work Item 980-90-006 will the AIT complete the disconnecting of cables, make at terminations of the installed cables, and testing of the equipment and cabling?

a. Yes this is the intent of the AIT.

87. Work Item 521-90-004 reference 2.5 lists items F-4 Thru F-7 as GFM, however no GFM is listed in the work item or ship alteration material summary provided. Please provide direction.

a. Items F4-F7 are GFM as indicated on 4720-LPD18-FY17-SA 84364-REV02.

88. Work Items 524-90-004, 524-90-005, 524-90-006, and 524-90-007 the provided 4720-LPD18-FY17, Ship Alteration Material Summary (4720/3) do not match the reference drawings listed on the individual work items. Please provide clarification.

89. Work Item 561-90-001 does not include the 2nd tier Jared Drawing 20726JA001 and it is not identified in the body of the specification. Please provide the above drawing.

90. Please provide the exact locations of work for the repairs in paragraphs 3.4 through 3.7.2 in order to be able to estimate interference removal & reinstallation, or confirm that same will be covered by a negotiated change.

a. Paragraph 3.4 of the work item directs the Contractor to “Accomplish structural repairs identified in 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7 as a result of the visual inspection accomplished in 3.2, and non-destructive tests accomplished in 3.3 and 3.3.4 as directed by the SUPERVISOR, using 2.2, and 2.4 through

2.14 for guidance.” The direction from the SUPERVISOR will be based on the reports submitted by Contractor in paragraphs 3.2.2, 3.3.3, and 3.3.4.2.

91. In Work Items 562-11-001 and 562-11-003 are the upper rudder bearings GFM?

a. The upper rudder bearings are included as GFM.

92. Please verify that paragraph 3.1 reference 2.2 in Work Item 529-80-003 is correct and provide any drawings associated with paragraph 2.2.

93. Please clarify the ABL language in paragraph 1.2.1 of Work Item 631-21-004.

a. Please see Errata 2 for the modified Work Item.

94. In regards to Work Item 631-41-001 paragraph 3.3.3 please remove this requirement or provide a definitive, biddable work scope, or confirm that these requirements will be covered by a negotiated change.

a. Please see Errata 4 for the modified Work Item.

95. Work item 841-11-001 is substantially duplicative of the requirements of 009-67. It is recommended that paragraphs 3.4 through 3.9.4 be deleted in order to reconcile and clarify the scope of work.

96. Is paragraph 3.1 of Work Item 992-10-001 supposed to read "Provide 100 mandays of labor and 75,000 of material to SUPPORT the Diesel Engine from Periodic Assessment AS DIRECTED BY THE

SUPERVISOR.”

97. Paragraph 3.13 of Work Item 992-11-009 does not apply to LPD 18, it is recommended to remove this paragraph please clarify.

a. Please see Errata 3 for the modified Work Item.

98. Should paragraph 3.2 of Work Item 993-31-001 read “Install a TOTAL of 25,000 square feet of temporary deck covering on interior decks including…”

99. Should paragraph 3.3 of Work Item 992-31-001 be rewritten to state “Pump tanks containing petroleum products FROM the low suction level of each tank.”

a. Please see Errata 4 for the modified Work Item

100. Please clarify exactly what areas are to be prepared and what standard coating will be applied in Work Item 153-11-001.

a. Standard coating information is covered under 3.3 of basic work and please see Errata 5 for the modified Work Item.

101. Work Item 572-90-001 is missing the Ship Alteration Material Summary. Please verify and add to the Work Item.

102. It is recommends that a not to exceed footage for the paragraphs be added to paragraphs 3.3.9.31 &

3.3.9.48 is Work Item 453-11-001. Please provide direction.

103. Work Item 521-90-004 is missing the Ship Alteration Material Summary. Please verify and add to the Work Item.

104. In Work Item 233-13-006 paragraph 1.3.1.1 does not provide part numbers for exact part identification and recommends that P/N P202476 be added to paragraph 1.3.1.1.

105. In Work Item 311-24-001; 009-12 Table 2, Column A is missing line 13 and 14 please provide a corrected table.

106. Work Item 634-11-003 paragraph 3.4 unobstructed flow tests there is no paragraph directing the reinstallation of the strainer plates removed in paragraph 3.2. Please provide direction.

107. Is paragraph 3.3.8 needed at removal, because paragraph 3.3.12.39 directs accomplishment of 009-107 after reconnection of CMWD piping in Work Item 453-11-001?

108. Section C, page 25, paragraph 6 is a word-for-word duplication of work item 042-11-001. What is the Government’s intent in creating this duplicative set of requirements?

a. Please see Amendment 0004

109. Drawing 409-8672871 was received but is not listed on Work Item 980-90-006. Please confirm it was supposed to be included in the Work Item.

110. In Work Item 633-21-001 is it the government’s intent to accomplish 3.4.4 Remove capastic shields in way of anodes and electrodes removal for the location listed in 1.2, 1.2.1 Port Frame 35 and 1.2.2 Starboard Frame 182? Additionally is the Contractor to assume installation of a total of 3 Anode ASSY vice 2 Anode ASSY for each respective paragraph?

111. Should paragraphs 3.9 thru 3.10.1 should be performed first before paragraph 3.6 the disassembly of valve rods in Work Item 245-12-001.

112. Please verify that Work Item 857-11-001 is written correctly and provide any changes to the Work Item.

113. In Work Item 562-11-001 should (V) "INSPECTION FASTENER" checkpoint be invoked in paragraphs 3.5.4, 3.7.4, and 3.12.3?

a. Please see Errata 3 for the Modified Work Item.

114. please provide the exact locations of the replacement of structural items for paragraphs 3.2 & 3.4 of Work

Item 150-11-001

a. The exact location being requested is listed in 1.2 of the Work Item.

115. Are there any requirements for removal and/or installation of piping lagging/insulation under Work Item 521-90-004?

116. Reference 2.7 of Work Item 524-90-002 is missing the GFM listings please provide.

117. Reference 2.7 of Work Item 524-90-003 is missing the GFM listings please provide.

118. The two drawings in DWG SHIPALT LPD17-76610K RAPIDS BLOCK WIRING DIAGRAM and DWG SHIPALT LPD17-76610K RAPIDS LIGHTING SYS MOD are not listed in the Work Item 980-90-012 and are not part of the reference package. Will the AIT be supplying the equipment listed in reference 2.3

401 – 8673524, RAPIDS MOD TO ARR?

a. The equipment listed in the MOD to ARR drawing will be provided by the Government and

SPAWAR AIT.

119. Should paragraphs 3.9 thru 3.10.1 should be performed first before paragraph 3.6 the disassembly of valve rods in Work Item 245-11-001.

120. In Work Item 245-12-001 should (V) (G) "OPERATIONAL TEST" checkpoint be invoked in paragraph 3.16?

121. Recommended in Work Items 245-11-004 & 245-12-004 the 32 blade bolts be made GFM since the OEM cannot provide availability and pricing.

122. Since no option exercise dates are provided and the solicitation incorporates clause 52.217-4, Evaluation Of Options Exercised At The Time Of Contract Award, is it the Government’s intent that the pricing for all options should be based on their being exercised at contract award?

a. Please see Amendment 0004.

123. Please clarify the correct items and titles for the work reports in section 3.4 Milestones for Certain Reports.

a. Please see Amendment 0004.