QA_tracker_amend2rev1.pdf

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Questi on #

Contract Section

Paragrap h #

Specification # Page # Question Government Response

16 087L01

BT.0140.0

000.00

REACTOR

PLANT

GENERAL

The subject line item invokes NAVSEA 0989-031-4000 for inspection and repair of all reactor plant instrumentation and control equipment.

NAVSEA 0989-031-4000 provides several levels of inspection requirements based on equipment’s Effective Time in Service (ETIS) and other criteria. Should the SY assume the ETIS category to be “Long”, requiring a full internal inspection, as required by G/I 21.4.3?

Yes. The SY should assume the category to be "long".

19 860L09

KC.0060.0

SERVICES 1 of 2

Request Dosimetry Services for the availability be reassigned to the SY as the availability will be at the SY vs. at the SUBASE.

The AWP will be changed on next issue to assign dosimetry to SY.

20 083B01

ST.0020.0

RP GEN &

CARE

PROTECTION

Request SWLIN assignment be modified to include FA as a responsible party since most of the protective gear is typically installed by FA.

No. This line item will remain as a SY responsible item.

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21 860L09

DF.0020.0

SERVICES 1 of 2

Request that the verbiage be modified to delete (NRMD for EB). NRMD does not represent forces afloat nor EB for the purposes of developing an agreement between the performing yard and the ship for the availability.

Agree, The AWP will be changed on the next issue.

23 849E02

92.0100.4 101 &

92.0200.4

TYPE II MICRO

PROCESSOR

EQUIPMENT

Request confirmation that 3D deck drilling templates will be provided with new cabinets to support foundation drilling.

No. 3D deck drilling templates will not be provided.

24 849E02

92.0100.4 101 &

92.0200.4

TYPE II MICRO

PROCESSOR

EQUIPMENT

Request an Off-hull Maneuvering / Temporary Reactor Plant Power/Load complex be provided as GFE to support performance of this modification and avoid the cost of design/fabrication of this extensive complex. EB requests equipment by A-12 to support potential modification and integration to EB facilities. If provided EB requests authorization to modify equipment as needed to support SSN 764 requirements.

Bidder should assume equipment will be unavailable and will have to be built, consistent with SPRINGFIELD.

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25 828E16 92.0100.4

PS-1 1 of 1

Contractor requests all equipment, tooling, fixtures, and mock-ups used/developed/fabricated to perform PS-1 replacement be provided as GFE/GFP. This would include (but not limited to) cutting equipment, welding equipment/fixtures, fit-up and targeting fixture, purge gear, and mock-up to practice / qualify on.

Based on concurrent PS-1 jobs in the public sector during the BOISE EOH, bidder should assume equipment is not available for purpose of solicitation. Use of mockup for training at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard similar to the MONTPELIER IDD may be made available to the bidder if not in active use during desired training window.

30 201A06 41.0020.1

CONDENSERS 1 of 2

Will previous two inspection reports, in their entirety, be provided to the Shipyard?

No.

37 248C15 92.0100.4

MAIN

STORAGE

BATTERY AND

SUPPORT

SWLIN 248C15 is the only SWLIN assigned as an AIT assist that is not in CLIN 0009. Request this SWLIN include a line item for the SY to provide support services as identified by the AIT and be moved to CLIN 0009?

SWLIN will be shifted to CLIN 0010. AWP will be updated to reflect SY to provide support.

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45 828E16 92.0100.4

Coolant Pressurizing

SSN4231(K)

Pressurizer

Isolation Valve

PS-1

Contractor requests that AWP be revised to support Government Tiger Team conduct of PS-1 replacement similar to established practice on USS MONTPELIER (SSN 765) at Electric Boat and USS ALBANY (SSN 753) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. While it is the Government's desire to utilize the experienced Government Tiger Team to perform valve replacement portion of SSN-4231K with the private shipyard providing freeze seals and services (similar to execution of SSN-4231K in the MONTPELIER IDD contract), these resources are currently not projected to be available in CY2019 due to concurrent PS-1 jobs in the public sector.

In recognition of the risk involved with the work, the Government has structured the CLIN as level of effort in an effort to mitigate the risk to the contractor. In accordance with the requirements of the solicitation, offeror's should bid based upon the completion of the PS-1 replacement being accomplished in totality by the private shipyard.

52 AWP

AH.002.0

002Y01

Specification effectivity date of OCT 1, 2015 for this EOH will require use of Revision 1 of NAVSEA Technical Publication T9074-AD-GIB-010/1688 Requirements for Fabrication, Welding and Inspection of Submarine Structure. Since Virginia Class new construction still requires the use of Revision: Original (1997) of Tech Pub 1688 all Contractor procedures for submarine fabrication, welding and inspection are still based on the Revision: Original in lieu of Revision 1. The Contractor request Government concurrence to continue to use Tech Pub 1688 Revision:

Original (1997) for this EOH.

Contractor should use the latest revision invoked on existing contracts.

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54 AWP

92.0100.4

248C16

Is it the government's intent for the Contractor to replace the VRLA buswork hangers? Usually this is done by the AIT that is replacing the VRLA batteries.

The AIT will replace the VRLA buswork hangers.

56 Section C Multiple 25

Item 10 is an AIT support CLIN, but it does not have any SWLINs assigned.

Is that the Governments intent?

CLIN 0010 is for AIT alteration support services that require O&MN funding. Question 37 moves SWLIN 248C15 to CLIN 0010. Amendment 2 to the solicitation updates the Statement of Work.

57 Section C General

Requirem ents

Page 26 of the Solicitation for General Requirements applicable to CLIN 0001, 0004, 0005, and if exercised Option CLIN 0011: The paragraph states to provide rapid response DC CONEX box in accordance with the requirements set forth in NAVSEA SO570-AC-CCM-10/8010, Chapter 3.

Please confirm the intent is to provide both the rapid response DC CONEX box and the DC Equipment listed in appendix D of NAVSEA SO570-AC-CCM- 10/8010. Please also confirm the requirement is for the “DC CONEX box” only and not for additional CONEX box (es) also used to stage the ship’s normal DC equipment when removed from the ship due to industrial work.

Two (2) CONEX boxes will be provided as GFE.

Box #1 - Rapid response including DC equipment.

Box #2 - Storage for temporarily displaced SF DC gear and equipment.

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62 AWP

UT.0709.

P002 709A01

DMTS Item CS-092 refers to a Broken Rabbit on Upper Stow Track 5.

Request govt. define the broken component by drawing and piece number.

Shipcheck required after award and the accomplishment of the PAT.

63 AWP

UT.0709.

P002 709A01

DMTS Item CS-253 refers to "TT#2 Pivot Tray Operating Rod". Request govt. define damaged component by drawing/piece number.

Pivot pin shaft (4557569 PT 8).

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71 AWP

92.0100.4

849E02

"Will Temporary Remote Maneuvering and Nuclear Load House Conex including the support tower and all the temporary systems (including drawings and a list of all consumables) that are necessary to support the installation of ShipAlt 4205K be provided to the Contractor?

(Note all the above equipment was provided to the Contractor for the accomplishment of ShipAlt 4205K on USS Toledo SSN763.)

The following lists are reactor plant parameters that are required for monitoring and reactor plant equipment that is required to be operational during the installation of ShipAlt 4205K:

Loop Temperatures Loop Pressure Video Monitor or alarm for RC bilge indication PST low level alarm Temperature monitors for DHR (Thermocouples as previously discussed) RPFW pump running indication and speed (Fast and slow, not RPM) RPFW low pressure alarm RPFW Expansion Tank low level alarm Remote CP-6 operation Remote RCP operation;

Pump current Bearing water temp

Bidder should assume equipment will be unavailable and will have to be built.

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80 Section C item

Solicitation 21

Section C (Description and Specifications) of the RFP under Item 0004 (page 21) states: Within 14 days prior to start of the availability, accomplish the dry-docking of USS BOISE in a contractor owned and operated dry dock… Since this wording is not specific as to duration, is it the GOVT’s intent that the contractor price 14 days of dock time prior to SA00 during the Nesting period and that this price be included under CLIN 0004? Also, should the contractor assume that production work accomplished during this 14 day docking period be included under CLIN 0005? If something less than 14 days is an option to include in the proposal, please specify days for the sake of consistency. Projecting the date Ship’s Force will be able to support docking during their holiday stand down is challenging.

Ship Force will take 10 days worth of stand down around the Christmas/New Years holiday to cover the holiday period. This requirement allows the contractor the flexibility to dock the ship up to 14 days before SA00 at their discretion, without the need for a contract change. The contractor should provide a proposal consistent with their plan for accomplishing the availability with the limitation of a maximum of 14 days of dock time. If the contractor wishes to accomplish production work during the 14 day periods then it should be included in the CLIN 0005AA cost.

81 AWP

UT.0709.

P002 709A01

DMTS Item CS-094 refers to Lower Stow A/S Drive Unit Leaking. Request govt. specify Lower PORT, CENTER, or STBD Athwartships Drive Motor Leaking.

Center

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82 AWP

UT.0709.

P002 709A01

DMTS Item CS-254 refers to "Numerous Hyd. Leaks at Union Fittings, MS Adapters, and Square Block Flanges" for the Shipping Tray. Request govt.

specify leaks by drawing/component to be repaired or remove line item from AWP.

This item will be deleted from the AWP on the next issue.

83 AWP

UT.0552.

P005 552A01 3 of 5

DMTS Item CS-247 refers to "SUBPLATE HS-359 AND ALL ASSOCIATED VALVES.....", request the govt. confirm the correct Subplate designation is HS-353 with mounted control valves HS-359, HS-358, HS-357 and HS- 354/355.

Subplate is HS-353 vice HS-359

87 AWP

80.0000.4

831B02 1

If a Canopy Cutting Machine will be supplied to the Contractor as GFE, will the Canopy Cutting Machine be Controlled as RAM for shipment to and receipt at the Contractor or will the Cutting Machine be New/Unused or Radiologically Clean/Released prior to shipment/arrival at the Contractor.

Canopy Cutting Machine will be supplied as GFE and is Controlled as RAM.

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90 AWP

UT.0404.

P005

404A01 1 OF 4

CS-075 recommends fairing/mast assembly replacement, does Government intend on replacing fairing/mast assembly or restoring in accordance with MS 5850-081-068?

AWP change on next issue:

1) Add GCMA - 29.0122.2100 - Restore the AN/BRD-7/BLD-1 telescoping mast assembly.

2) Add GCMA - 29.0162.2100 - Restore the AN/BRD-7/BLD-1 hydraulic hoist cylinder.

3) Delete GCMA - 29.0162.2200 - Replace the software for the fairing hoist cylinder.

91 AWP

UT.0404.

P005

404A01 1 OF 4

If restoring the fairing/mast assembly, will Government fund NSWCCD to restore as has occurred for previous EOH availabilities?

Yes.

92 AWP

UT.0404.

P005

404A01 1 OF 4

If shipping to NSWCCD, will Government supply shipping container for fairing/mast assembly?

Yes.

93 AWP

29.0162.2

404A01 3 OF 4

Does Government intend on the Hoist Cylinder being restored in accordance with MS 5850-081-078?

Yes.

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99 AWP

UT.0408.

P003

408A01 1 OF 2

CS-059 states that “The ice cap is separating from the fiberglass”. Cap is steel for RADAR, is this referring to the Radar Antenna Horn Assembly?

CS 059 will be deleted from the AWP

100 AWP

UT.0408.

P003

408A01 1 OF 2

If referring to the Radar Antenna Horn, will Government provide replacement Horn?

CS 059 will be deleted from the AWP

101 AWP

UT.0408.

P003

408A01 1 OF 2

If not referring to the Radar Antenna Horn, could this item be against a different mast which has a fiberglass cap?

CS 049: BPS 15 Radar CS 050: BPS 15 Radar CS 054: BPS 15 Radar CS 058: BPS 15 Radar CS 059: Removed from the AWP CS 109: BPS 15 Radar

102 AWP

31.0180.2

415A01 9 OF 10

Does Government intend on the Fairing Hoist Cylinder being restored in accordance with MS 5850-081-078?

Yes

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103 AWP

31.0180.2

415A01 9 OF 10

If restoring the Cylinder, will Government fund NSWCCD to restore as has occurred for previous EOH availabilities?

AWP change on next issue:

1) Add GCMA - 31.0160.2100 - Restore independent fairing.

2) Add GCMA - 31.0180.2100 - Restore independent fairing hoist cylinder.

104 AWP

31.0180.2

415A01 9 OF 10

Will fairing/mast assemblies be restored and if so will Government fund NSWCCD to restore as has occurred for previous EOH availabilities?

Yes

105 AWP

31.0180.2

415A01 9 OF 10

If shipping to NSWCCD, will Government supply shipping containers?

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106 AWP

31.0180.2

415A01 9 OF 10

Will Government supply shipping containers for periscope assemblies and E & E adapter for shipping to NUWC?

Yes

107 AWP

31.0205.1

415A01 9 OF 10

Re: Clearing DFS SSN-764-1023-2013, Periscope #1 Hull Fitting - Bore Out-of Round and Sleeve OD Reduced. Will new hull fitting be provided as

GFM?

No

108 AWP

UT.0425.

P003

425A01 1 OF 2

For CS-087, will replacement WLR-9 fairing/dome be GFE?

No

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109 AWP

UT.0440.

P002

440A01 1 OF 2

Does Government intend on replacing fairing/mast assembly or restoring in accordance with MS 5850-081-105?

AWP changes on next issue:

1) Add GCMA - 29.0600.2100 - Restore Multi- Purpose mast.

2) Add GCMA - 29.0600.2515 - Refit/adjust Multi- Purpose mast.

3) Add GCMA - 29.0660.2100 - Restore Mutli- Purpose hoist cylinder.

4) Delete GCMA - 29.0660.2200 - Replace the software for the fairing hoist cylinder.

110 AWP

UT.0440.

P002

440A01 1 OF 2

If restoring the fairing/mast assembly, will Government fund NSWCCD to restore as has occurred for previous EOH availabilities?

Yes

111 AWP

UT.0440.

P002

440A01 1 OF 2

If shipping to NSWCCD, will Government supply shipping container for fairing/mast assembly?

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112 AWP

29.0660.2

440A01 2 OF 2

Does Government intend on the Hoist Cylinder being restored in accordance with MS 5850-081-079?

AWP change on next issue:

Add GCMA - 29.0660.2100 - Restore Mutli- Purpose hoist cylinder.

113 AWP

29.0660.2

440A01 2 OF 2

If restoring the Cylinder, will Government fund NSWCCD to restore as has occurred for previous EOH availabilities?

Yes

115 AWP

UT.0442.

P001

442A01 2 OF 2

For CS-132, is the intent for the outer fairing mast to be restored/replaced by NSWC? Yes. AWP Change on next issue:

1) Add GCMA - 29.0A10.2100 - Restore the High Data Rate Antenna Mast assembly.

2) Add GCMA - 29.0A20.2100 - Restore the high data rate mast hoist cylinder.

3) Add GCMA - 29.0A40.2515 - Refit/adjust the high data rate mast sail mounted faired mast bearings.

4) Delete GCMA - 29.0A20.2200 - Replace the software for the fairing hoist cylinder.

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116 AWP

UT.0442.

P001

442A01 2 OF 2

If restoring the fairing/mast assembly, will Government fund NSWCCD to restore as has occurred for previous EOH availabilities?

Yes

117 AWP

UT.0442.

P001

442A01 2 OF 2

If shipping to NSWCCD, will Government supply shipping container for fairing/mast assembly?

Yes

118 AWP

29.0A20.

442A01 1 OF 2

Does Government intend on the Fairing Hoist Cylinder being restored in accordance with MS 5850-081-164?

Yes, see question 115.

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119 AWP

29.0A20.

442A01 1 OF 2

If restoring the fairing/mast assembly, will Government fund NSWCCD to restore as has occurred for previous EOH availabilities?

Yes

120 AWP

29.0A20.

442A01 1 OF 2

If shipping to NSWCCD, will Government supply shipping container for fairing/mast assembly?

Yes

121 AWP

74.0080.1

111A01 4 OF 5

CS-197 states that “The Carbon/Composite roller for Ground device is cracked in multiple locations.” For which mast or system is this item referring?

Type-18 periscope

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130 AWP

28.1760.2

201A05

Has Ships Force reported operational problems with the thrust bearing/vibration reducer to justify the restoration of the vibration reducer? When was the thrust bearing thrust clearance last taken?

1) Yes.

2) Documented in the DMTS/CSMP.

132 AWP

92.0100.4

849E02 1

History of ShipAlt 4205(k) has shown that, during initial light off and testing , a higher than usual number of processor cards and visual displays are consumed which have to be obtained from ship’s spares which is time consuming and cumbersome. The Contractor requests a supply of spare cards and displays to be used during startup and testing with any remaining turned over to Ship’s Force.

No. OBRP may be used to support Title K ShipAlt installations and test functions. NAVSEA S9213- 45-MAN-000/(U) provides direction.

133 AWP

92.0100.4

849E02 1

The Contractor recommends inclusion of travel allowances for SY nuclear test personnel (18 total) to accompany Ship’s Force to simulator training.

Past history has shown benefits to joint training prior to system and reactor plant testing with the new microprocessor equipment.

Travel for SY nuclear test personnel to accompany Ship's Force to simulator training is authorized under SWLIN 849E02. Section C and Section L of the solicitation have been updated to incorporate this change.

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147 AWP

88.0001.2

709A01

Please identify the specific locks affected for WI01 3408.

Shipcheck required after award.

156 AWP

80.0000.4

831B02 1

If an Off Hull DMD Weather Enclosure Base & Tower Assembly will be supplied to the contractor as GFE, will the Weather Enclosure be Non Radiologically Controlled (Non-RAM)/Radiologically Released prior to shipment/arrival at the contractor's facility?

An Off Hull DMD Weather Enclosure Base & Tower Assembly will be supplied as GFE and is controlled as RAM

157 AWP

37.0020.2

2A2 209A01 N/A

Current AWP does not require the contractor to perform restoration to either MSW Pump IAW Para. 37.0020.22A2. Part 4.13 of the AWP identifies due date for this work as June 2017 and April 2016 for pumps 1 and 2 respectively. Based on a 3 year periodicity, both pumps will again require this paragraph be performed during the EOH. Should MSW Pump 1 and 2 work IAW Para. 37.0020.22A2 be added to AWP?

Yes

163 AWP

BV.0000.

430A01 1

In order to clear DFS SN764 1020-2013 is it the Government’s intention to provide the foundation and hydrophone assembly hardware as GFE for the WLR-9, DT-592, Unit 1817.

No

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164 AWP

88.0001.2

430A01 6

In order to correct CSMP Item WQ01 4936 (Broken Sensor on keel) is it the Government’s intention to provide the foundation and hydrophone assembly hardware as GFE for the WLR-9, DT-592, Unit 1817.

No

168 AWP

35.0900.2

2NU

307A01 1 OF 3

Please clarify if Ship’s Force will have a PPU available on board at the time of the availability.

PPU was reported installed.

171 AWP

88.0001.2

708A01

Confirm that this (WI01 3368) is the muzzle door power cylinder and not a slide valve power cylinder.

Is this a repeat of CS091, which covers TT#1 Muzzle Door Power Cylinder?

Yes, this is the muzzle door power cylinder. Yes this is a repeat of CS091.

172 AWP

88.0002.2

708A01

Confirm that this (WI01 3369) is the muzzle door power cylinder.

This is the muzzle door power cylinder.

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184 AWP

UT.0440.

P002 415A01 4

For SWLIN 415A01 DMTS No. CS-118 describes a dip loop cable that is twisted 90 degrees between the mast and the roller guide. No further information was provided as to the cable lead number or which mast the cable was attached. Request additional information as to the cable lead number or the associated mast.

This is the Navigation Periscope Dip Loop Assembly that gets removed and sent to NUWCDIVNPT Northeast Periscope Regional Repair Center.

189 AWP

UT.0442.

P001 415A01 4

For SWLIN 415A01 DMTS No. CS-125 and CS-126 describe deficiencies with the installation for a dip loop cable. The descriptions states the dip loop cable boot at the EHF is loose and the dip loop cable is excessively tight in the roller guide but does not provide the dip loop cable lead number or the EHF number. Request identification for the dip loop cable and the EHF.

DMTS No. CS-125 and CS-126 will be corrected by SWLIN 415A01, Line Item 27.0001.0501.

196 AWP

28.7600.2

406A01 1

SWLIN 406A01 requests to replace the 6 inch External Acoustic Countermeasure Launcher Ballast Tank Cables but no test requirements (STD) are provided. Request test requirements be identified.

See SWLIN 076A01 Line item YR.0040.0000.

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220 Section C 28

Additional Information, Item 3, states that "The Contractor will assume LMA duties upon docking in the Contractor’s facilities and will retain responsibility for LMA duties through availability completion.

"Additionally, Item 0004 on page 20 states "The Contractor is expected to assume responsibilities of LMA at the local area Submarine Base/Piers upon completion of weapons offload, and remain LMA until Unrestricted Operations (URO) certification of the ship." The two statements are in conflict. The Contractor requests the Government amend the statement on page 20 of the solicitation to reflect the statement on page 28 of the solicitation wherein the Contractor assumes the duties of LMA upon docking in the Contractors facility.

0004AA - The Contractor will assume responsibilities of LMA when the submarine arrives at the contractor's facility and remain LMA until Unrestricted Operations (URO) certification of the ship.

221 Section C 21

The first paragraph on page 21 states "Within 14 days prior to start of availability, accomplish the dry-docking of USS BOISE (SSN 764) EOH in a contractor- owned and operated dry dock in accordance with the applicable NAVSEA SSN 764 Docking Drawings." This will require exercise of the option CLINs for execution prior to the end of the planning period. Will the Government include language in this paragraph which states "The ACO will exercise option CLIN(s) as required to accommodate this dry-docking prior to start of the availability."?

No the option exercise dates are as stated in the solicitation and the resultant contract, the Government will not agree to exercise any option prior to the contractually mandated dates. Via amendment one, the Government has provided for the activities and costs attributed to the 14 day periods to be priced under a seperate priced Sub-CLIN that will be exercised prior to avail start. The intent of the "AA" subclin is to accomplish the necessary activities to support the start of avialbility that are not tied to planning. The "AB" subclin will be exercised at start of avialability. However offerors are reminded that the option exercise date will be as stated in the contract.

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254 Section L

4.2.3 Profit

Rate Fee Limitation

Acknowledging information discussed with industry by the Government during the February 7-8, 2017 pre-proposal conference, the Contractor understands that the up to 5% profit rate/fee percentage limitation for material on CLINs 0001, 0004 and 0005 is applicable only to hardware/material items that remain with the vessel such as fasteners, valves, etc. Does the Government concur with this understanding? Please review the revised section L profit and fee limitations as it applies to all CLINs and not just 0001, 0004, and 0005. The material fee limitation should apply to non labor oriented material costs.

262 AWP Various Various

A number of Departures From Specifications (DFS) appear in the AWP which are assigned to Shipyard to clear, however, the DFS expiration dates have occurred. Will the government be extending the expiration dates for the affected DFS(s)?

The government will extend the expiration dates for the expired DFS(s).

264 C Item 0004 SERVICES 20 Item 0004 states the Contractor shall accomplish all services required for CLINs 0005 and 0006 under this contract item to accomplish the EOH.

Should the Contractor estimate the services based on the entire LOE dictated for these CLINs?

The government will not respond to this question as this question was submitted after the required due date

BQ RESPONSES

FOLLOW UP Discuss various editorial corrections in the revised solicitation.

The government will not respond to this question as this question was submitted after the required due date

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BQ RESPONSES

FOLLOW UP

The response to bidder’s question #17 stated “Manday limit or dollar base caps to the SWLIN should be disregarded”. The identical answer was provided on bidders question #46 pertaining to CPFF LOE CLINs. However bidders question #17 was specific to SWLIN 131B01 which is actually assigned to FFP CLIN 0004. A manday limit is appropriate for a FFP CLIN.

Bidder’s question #17 actually requested the manday limit to be increased from 250 mandays to 1,000 mandays. However, based on the answer to bidders question #46 it is requested that the manday limit for SWLIN 131B01 paragraph 80.0000.4101 either be increased to 1,000 mandays or the manday limit be removed and SWLIN 131B01 be reassigned to CPFF CLIN 0005 to be consistent with bidders question #46.

As previously stated, manday limits whether for FFP or CPFF/LOE SWLINS, are not contractually binding, thus they can be disregarded. Offeror should use their experience and engineering analysis to estaimate costs for completion of all work required by SWLINs.

BQ RESPONSES

FOLLOW UP

Bidder’s question #57 stated the intent is for the contractor to provide both the rapid response DC connex box and the DC equipment. A rapid response DC connex box and the equipment have been procured by the contractor and are currently in use on SSN 765 IDD. This equipment is government property. In lieu of including this equipment in the estimate for CLIN 0011 will the Government provide this equipment on an as is basis to the winning bidder to reduce cost to the Government and negate the necessity to include these costs in the BOISE proposal?

Two (2) CONEX boxes will be provided as GFE.

Box #1 - Rapid response including DC equipment.

Box #2 - Storage for temporarily displaced SF DC gear and equipment.

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BQ RESPONSES

FOLLOW UP

The response to bidder’s question #80 stated that contractor could accomplish production work during the 14 day period prior to execution start provided that these production efforts would be included in the CLIN 0005 cost. The response to bidder’s question #221 stated that the Government will not agree to exercise any option prior to the contractually mandated dates. The option dates identified in the revised solicitation are identified as no later than dates. If the contractor chooses to perform production work during the 14 day period prior to execution, will the CLIN 0005 option be exercised to allow this work to proceed?

The response to questions #80 and #221 have been updated. The SubCLIN "AA" will be exercised based upon the offer's proposed date for option exercise. solicitation (clause 52.217-9 and section L) has been updated to provide for the requirement that offeror's propose an option exercise date for the "AA" SubCLINs.

BQ RESPONSES

FOLLOW UP

The response to bidder’s question #220 stated that the contractor will assume responsibilities of LMA at the local area Submarine Base/Piers at start of the nesting period. Page #31 of the revised solicitation paragraph #3 states that the proposal will include an early start period of approximately 6 weeks where the ship is nested pier side at either NAVASTA Norfolk or SUBASE NLON to allow the contractor to perform work in accordance with the EOH schedule. Is it the intent of the Government to begin the nesting period 6 weeks prior to the start of the availability and to have the Contractor assume LMA duties at this point, or consistent with bidder’s question #80 and page #22, Item 0004AA in the revised solicitation, start the nesting period (and subsequent start of LMA responsibilities) 14 days prior to execution? If the intent is to start the nesting period 14 days prior to the start of the availability it is requested on page #31 of the updated solicitation, first sentence of paragraph #3, that the word nested be replaced with the word moored.

The Contractor will assume responsibilities of LMA when the submarine arrives at the contractor's facility and remain LMA until Unrestricted Operations (URO) certification of the ship.

The 6 week early start period at the local SUBASE will allow the contractor to perform remaining pre-availably testing/inspections. The ISIC will be the LMA during that time.

Amendment 2 of the solicitation incorporates the clarification of LMA assignment and the early start and nesting periods.

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BQ RESPONSES

FOLLOW UP

The response to bidder’s question #248 incorporated the deletion of clause 52.232-16 ALT III however 52.232-16 still appears in full text on pages 86-91 of the revised solicitation. Based on the response to bidder’s question #248 please remove the full text clause. clause 52.232-16 has been deleted

BQ RESPONSES

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Bidder’s question #52 was asked on 04/21/17. Item 0004 states the Contractor shall accomplish all services required for CLINs 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, and 0010 under this contract item to accomplish the EOH. Should the Contractor estimate the services based on the entire LOE dictated for Items 0006 through 0010?

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The government response to bidder’s question #9 states that the NFO is not painted, however paragraph 1 of the forwarding letter for the 9 May 2013 report states “Due to the good condition of the preservation system, the abrasive blasting required …of the Normal Fuel Oil Tank was deferred…” which contradicts the response received. Please provide clarification.

Concur the NFO is painted.

IAW AWP contractor shall Clean and repair/restore the preservation in the normal fuel oil tank. Prepare bottom 4 feet of tank to SSPC-SP 10 using closed loop UHP water jetting for cleaning per NAVSEA letter serial 392T122/254 dated 27 August 2013. Once the surface is cleaned and prepped to SSPC-SP-10, apply paint in accordance with MS 6310-081-015, Atch 9, Para 1.d.(1)(a).

AWP will be updated to reflect the tank

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The response to bidder’s question #254 states the material fee limitation should apply to non-labor oriented material costs such as fasteners, valves, rags, nuts, belts, etc. There are a variety of other types of material costs that do not necessarily fit into this category such as rental equipment and vendor services. Can the contractor apply a fee percentage up to 10% for these other material categories?

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The revised solicitation has separated CLINs 0004 and 0005 into SUBCLINs 0004AA, 0004AB, 0005AA and 0005AB. SUBCLIN 0004AA is to accomplish the dry-docking and laydays services for the USS BOISE. SUBCLIN 0005AA states that the contractor shall provide production efforts in support of the dry-docking and layday efforts. The contractor requests clarification of what is intended of SUBCLIN 0005AA production efforts.

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The scope of work associated with CLINs 0001, 0003, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010, 0011AA, and 0012 requires planning prior to start of execution. As a result will these CLINs be exercised upon date of award to allow sufficient time for planning efforts?

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Based on the response to bidder’s question #41 item 0004AB on pages 22 and 23 was modified to state that the contractor shall accomplish all common services required for CLINs 0005, 0006, 0007, and 0008 under 0004AB. Unique services for CLINs 0005, 0006, 0007, and 0008 are to be charged to these specific CLINs. How should the contractor define a unique service vs. a common service?

Unique services are exclusive if the effort performed applies to a specific SWLIN or SHIPALT and is not common or shared with services provided for other SWLINS or SHIPALT.

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Offeror would like to discuss the Government's position that PS-1 replacement be accomplished by the Shipyard. Offeror considers this to be a high risk approach that will significantly increase the cost of the availability and will increase the duration of the nuclear work path, which is likely the critical or one of the controlling paths for the availability. The additional schedule risk introduced by having the Shipyard conduct a first time replacement of PS-1 adds financial risk to the availability because of the potential to extend the duration.

While it is the Government's desire to utilize the experienced Government Tiger Team to perform valve replacement portion of SSN-4231K with the private shipyard providing freeze seals and services (similar to execution of SSN-4231K in the MONTPELIER IDD contract), these resources are currently not projected to be available in CY2019 due to concurrent PS-1 jobs in the public sector.

In recognition of the risk involved with the work, the Government has structured the CLIN as level of effort in an effort to mitigate the risk to the contractor. In accordance with the requirements of the solicitation, offeror's should bid based upon the completion of the PS-1 replacement being accomplished in totality by the private shipyard.

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The USS BOISE EOH solicitation provides for a 1% incentive (earned against the total cost established under CLIN 0001) for completion of 95% of work planning documents by EOH start. With an anticipated award in October of 2017 and a scheduled execution start of 01/09/19, there will be only 15 months for completion of work planning documents subject to incentive.

e. By the BPMP, Job Summary preparation start (PS00) is notionally scheduled for A-20 months.

f. The USS BOISE EOH planning period is nearly identical in length to the USS MONTPELIER IDD; an availability approximately half the size, and number of work planning documents, of the USS BOISE EOH.

g. Review of the solicited USS COLUMBUS EOH work package suggests that it is not as large as the USS BOISE EOH work package, yet USS COLUMBUS’s planning period will span approximately two years.

The contractor does not feel that 15 months is sufficient time to complete 95% of the required work planning documents by USS BOISE EOH start.

The government will not respond to this question as this question was submitted after the required due date.

we suggest holding an Industry Day (1 day only) to discuss these questions.

No. The Government will not hold another industry day.

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