RSV_Questions_and_Answers_3.docx

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

N00024-17-R-4415

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #3

18 November 2016

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

34. If it is the Government intent and/or purpose to have the contractor bidding on the 992-31-001 item, and wish to have these additional tanks and spaces included, they should be included in paragraph 1.2 in order to properly identify the location of work and to ensure policy and procedures as laid out in the Standard Work Plate Template, 992-31-001 be adhered to. In the Cleaning and Gas Free Item, 992-31-001 this Standard Work Plate Template directs a potential contractor to accomplish cleaning and pumping of tanks in paragraphs 3.1 thru 3.3.3 and paragraphs 3.8 thru 3.12.2. Location of work is identified in paragraph 1.2 and its sub paragraphs 1.2.1 thru 1.2.10. Paragraph 3.1 directs a contractor to “open, ventilate, empty, clean, render dry, and maintain any tank or space including adjacent tanks, spaces, or piping systems where the scope of the repairs will result in a need for certification during the performance of the Job Order.

As stated in paragraph 1.2, “Location of Work” there are only ten various machinery and equipment spaces listed. Paragraph 3.1.1 states “Spaces listed in 1.2 shall be certified and maintained throughout the availability. So, reading the item as written a contractor bidding this work will be pricing up the areas to be addressed in paragraph 1.2.

Going thru the work package however we are finding a great quantity of various tanks and spaces listed for repairs to be accomplished. There are a total of sixteen different work items in questions They are items 123-11-001, 123-11-002, 123-11-003, 123-12-001, 123-15-001, 123-15-002, 123-17-001, 123-19-001, 123-22-001, 150-11-001, 165-11-004, 165-80-001, 245-11-001, 245-11-002, 245-12-001, and 593-11-001. Fifteen of these items do not direct and/or indicate any cleaning and gas free work to be required.

Is it the Governments intent and/or purpose to have the additional tanks and spaces listed in the sixteen work items cleaned and gas free for a Marine Chemist Certification “Safe for Men, Safe for Hot Work”? Is Ship Force or some other Government Agency accomplishing the gas free and cleaning of these areas?

A. Work Item 992-31-001 Cleaning and Pumping; accomplish, is written per the FY17 DDG CSWT. Paragraph 3.1 provides: "Open, ventilate, empty, clean, render dry, and maintain any tank or space including adjacent tanks, spaces, or piping systems where the scope of repairs will result in a need for certification during the performance of this Job Order." This requires an offeror to evaluate all work items within the work package to determine what tanks or spaces including adjacent tanks, spaces and piping systems require certification during the performance of this Job Order or Contract and then accomplish these requirements. Paragraph 1.2 is an additional requirement and directs the Contractor during the entire Contract to certify and maintain the listed spaces and tanks for Government access or assessments. These spaces are additional to those referenced in paragraph 3.1.

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36. Work item 324-11-001 location of work in 1.2 lists:

1.2.5 Electrical Load Center Number One (03-142-2-Q)

1.2.14 Load Center Room No. One (03-142-2-Q)

Both locations list the same space. Should one of these entries list a different location, or is this a duplication?

A. Location listed in 1.2.14 was a duplicate and changed to Throughout the Ship via Errata 5.

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47. The wedding band modification required by Items 243-11-001 and 243-12-001 is necessary because the strut and stern tube lands have become rough and deteriorated.

These strut and stern tube lands must be machined to smooth continuous surfaces in order for the process to work. The wedding bands are installed on the bearings to restore the proper fit between the bearings and lands.

Currently, the specification does not call out line boring the lands in the stern tubes or the strut barrels in order to re-establish proper fit between the stern tube or strut lands and the corresponding bearings when deterioration of metal has occurred.

Are we to consider that line boring is an activity involved in this modification or will this be handled under a contract change?

A. Work Items 243-11-001 and 243-12-001 have been modified via Errata 3. Para 3.12 provides a front load of Base Metal Repair for both Stern Tube and Strut Barrel bearing lands, which includes grinding smooth upon completion. Line boring is an acceptable method for accomplishment to restore surface for a proper fit of bearings.

48. The anode plug listed in Work Item 514-20-001 para 3.7.1 piece 78, part number 076-96283 is a part that is rarely in need of replacement, much less replacing 32 of them. The plug holds the zinc anode and is made of CUNI so erosion is minimal. This could be very expensive and unnecessary. Recommend deleting the anode plugs from para 3.7.1 and utilizing the LOE Money in para 3.10 if any anode plugs need replacing.

A. Anode Plug, PN 076-96283B removed from 514-20-001, Para 3.7.1 via Errata 5. This Errata will be released with RFP Amendment 3.

49. Work Item 526-80-001, References 2.5 and 2.8 were not provided with this pack. Please provide these references.

A. Requested references will be released with RFP Amendment 3.

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51. Work item 262-90-001 references 2.5 RLAR 76253/DDG/1158627 and 2.7 S9262-AQ-MMA-010 have not been provided with the bid reference package. Will these references be provided?

A. References have been provided in Amendment 2. Please contact Stephanie Jabaley at Stephanie.jabaley@navy.mil if you did not receive these.

52. In work item 442-11-001 reference 2.9 7059884 REV B was not included on the CD/DVD provided. Will these references be made available?

A. References have been provided in Amendment 2. Please contact Stephanie Jabaley at Stephanie.jabaley@navy.mil if you did not receive these.

53. Work Item 123-11-003, Paragraph 3.1.1 directs the contractor to apply system fluid over the prepared surface area of the tanks prior to welding, and again in paragraph 3.2.6 after completion of the tank air test. Since these are fuel tanks; is the application of system fluid to the prepared surface area prior to hot work the desired action in this work item?

A. Work Item 123-11-003 modified to clarify requirements via Errata 5. This will be distributed in RFP Amendment 3.

54. The requirements of Work Item 438-90-001, paragraph 3.1 through 3.9 specifically identifies a contractual scope of work required for the executing contractor to accomplish. However, the non-contractual paragraphs of 4.1 through 4.4 lead the contractor to presume that there are portions of the 3.1 through 3.9 requirements being accomplished by other entities. In order to ensure the Government is not incurring pricing for a scope of work that is going to be accomplished by an AIT, the item must be revised.

If the intent of this item is for the contractor to only accomplish partial requirements, will the Government please revise the contractual requirements of 3.1 through 3.9 and identify the specific scope of work (Reference, Plan View, Elevation, Detail, Test Note, Etc…) that is being accomplished by the executing contractor?

A. Work Item 438-90-001 modified to clarify the requirements of the Executing Contractor and AIT responsibility via Errata 5. This will be distributed in RFP Amendment 3.

55. The Government has identified a Pier Differential table that only lists a Mayport, Florida differential. As stated in the note below the Pier Differential Table, will the Government please identify the Pier Differential tables for Government provided piers in the vicinity of Bath, Maine; Charleston, South Carolina; Norfolk, Virginia; and Pascagoula, Mississippi?

A. The RFP states that “Offeror’s whose location is not listed in the above Government provided pier differential table shall submit a bidder’s question requesting a Government provided pier differential be calculated for the location of the offeror’s proposed Government provided pier space for the USS ROOSEVELT (DDG 80) FY17 DMP.” A pier differential shall only be provided for a specific location where a specific offeror desires to utilize Government pier space in that specific location. The bidders question is asking for the pier differential cost for all potential locations, not a specific location where a specific offeror wants to utilize Government provided pier space.

56. Will the Government clarify if all tanks will be at low suction at the start of the availability with the exception for the comp tanks? If not, will the Government specify what the gallons to be expected per tank will be? This is a general question that applies to several work items.

A. Due to Availability being a Coast Wide Solicitation, tank levels cannot be determined until contract award and execution location is known. For bidding purposes, contractor to assume tanks are full.

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58. Contractor is in receipt of Standard Form 30 identifying Amendments U0001 and U0002. Various other documents have been posted to FedBizOpps.gov without SF 30 documents or released via email with subject lines identifying the documents as being in various amendments but without SF 30 documents. Contractor is currently in receipt of what appears to be six (6) amendments. Are Standard Form 30 documents going to be issued for each of the amendments identified on FedBizOpps or received via email?

A. The amendment numbering on FBO does not represent the actual solicitation amendments to date. To date, there have only been two solicitation amendments issued. All of the documents posted on FBO on 27 October 2016 (J-3 ERL DDG 80 Rev 1, J-4 Pricing Spreadsheet DDG 80 Rev1 LOCKED, J-5 QASP DDG 80 Rev1, and RFP RSV DDG 80 AMENDMENT 0001) support amendment 01 to the original solicitation. In addition, the following documents were not posted to FBO but also support amendment 01 to the solicitation: J-1 USS ROOSEVELT Addendum One Package, J-1 USS ROOSEVELT Errata One Package, J-1 USS ROOSEVELT Errata Two Package, and J-2 References (68 Items Total). All of the documents posted on FBO on 3 November 2016 (J-3 ERL DDG 80 Final Rev 2, J-4 Pricing Spreadsheet DDG 80 Rev2 LOCKED, and RFP RSV DDG 80 AMENDMENT 0002) support amendment 02 to the original solicitation. In addition, the following documents were not posted to FBO but also support amendment 02 to the solicitation: J-1 USS ROOSEVELT Addendum Two Package, J-1 USS ROOSEVELT Errata Three Package, J-1 USS ROOSEVELT Errata Four Package, and J-2 References (47 Items Total).Additionally, amendment 01 and 02 were inadvertently posted as draft versions (U0001 and U0002). The final versions (0001 and 0002) are posted to FBO and should be the versions utilized when submitting proposals.

59. This package does not have a temporary decking item. The item instructs the contractors to install protective deck covering, usually designating so many square feet and in designated locations directed by the SUPERVISOR. This has always been a part of an overhaul. Recommended this item be added to the package. See Work item from the USS Porter (DDG 78)

A. Temporary Deck Covering work item will not be added to this work package.

60. The answer to Question No 1 says that Work Item 514-80-001 is Cancelled, however it is still in the J-4 workbook. Should this be deleted from the J-4 workbook?

A. Yes, Work Item 514-80-002 will be deleted from the J-4 Workbook in RFP Amendment 3.

61. Work Item 721-31-001, Paragraph 3.3.5 is not correct. RFI Uptake Hatches are not available to exchange at BAE Systems Land and Armaments, Jacksonville facility. Recommend that paragraph should read as “Refurbish Uptake Hatches IAW current VLS directives or replace using OEM certified refurbished Uptake Hatches.” There is no paragraph to remove the enclosures. Recommend adding paragraph 3.8.1 to read “Remove enclosures when directed by Supervisor”.

A. Work Item modified via Errata 5 to provide OEM certified uptake hatches. Do not concur with adding the requirement for the SUPERVISOR providing direction for enclosure removal as that is based on the Executing contractor completing all associated work. The corrected Work Item/CSWT for this BQ 721-31-001 and will be distributed in RFP Amendment 3.

62. The Contractor received several references via email, however there are still some outstanding LARS in Work Item 474-90-001. Please provide the following LARS:

84468/DDG89/1159524

84468/DDG89/1159578

84468/DDG89/1159830

84468/DDG89/1159926

84468/DDG89/1160002

Additionally, please consider extending the bid date one day for every day this information remains outstanding. We cannot continue to receive new information without relief.

A. Requested references will be provided with RFP Amendment 3. At this time, the proposal due date is not being extended.

63. Work Item 321-11-001, Ref 2.2 – DM 16-801 and Ref. 2.4 DM 16-790 were not received with this package. Please provide. This item cannot be priced without these references.

Additionally, please consider extending the bid date one day for every day this information remains outstanding. We cannot continue to receive new information without relief.

A. Requested references shall be provided with RFP Amendment 3. At this time, the proposal due date is not being extended.

64. The contractor has requested several references that were missing from the package. The following references are still missing. Please provide the following:

600-8696899

77691/DDG80/1145515

Additionally, please consider extending the bid date one day for every day this information remains outstanding. We cannot continue to receive new information without relief.

A. Requested references provided in Amendment 2 and will be provided again in Amendment 3. 77691/DDG79/1145515 is the correct reference. Please contact Stephanie Jabaley at Stephanie.jabaley@navy.mil if you did not receive these. At this time, the proposal due date is not being extended.

65. The requirements of item 438-90-002, paragraph 3.1 through 3.11 specifically identifies a contractual scope of work required for the executing contractor to accomplish. However, the non-contractual paragraphs of 4.1 through 4.7 lead the contractor to presume that there are portions of the 3.1 through 3.11 requirements being accomplished by other entities. In order to ensure the Government is not incurring pricing for a scope of work that is going to be accomplished by an AIT, the item must be revised.

If the intent of this item is for the contractor to only accomplish partial requirements, will the Government please revise the contractual requirements of 3.1 through 3.11 and identify the specific scope of work (Reference, Plan View, Elevation, Detail, Test Note, Etc…) that is being accomplished by the executing contractor?

A. Work item 438-90-002 modified via Errata 5 to provide additional clarity. This will be distributed with Amendment 3.

66. Work Item 474-90-001, Reference 2.54; 4720-DDG80-FY17, Ship Alteration Material Summary (4720/3) does not address this SHIP ALT DDG51- 84468K.

Please provide the correct 4720-DDG80-FY17, Ship Alteration Material Summary (4720/3)

A. The current 4720-DDG80-FY17, Ship Alteration Material Summary (4720/3) has not been updated to reflect additions incorporated by Addendum One, these changes will be incorporated when the A-2 4720 is released. In the interim, bidders can review the List of Material on ShipAlt drawings for determination of what material is to be provided in the Kitted Material.

67. Please clarify that the USS ROOSEVELT’s Aft Launcher is equipped with fairing plates.

It is our understanding that the Aft launcher does not have fairing plates.

A. Work Item 721-31-001, Para 1.3.8 has been deleted via Errata 5 for AFT Fairing Plate. This will be distributed with Amendment 3.

68. Please clarify that Ship’s Force will secure and tag out the Launcher power systems and HVAC systems for each opening and closing of the hatches under work item 721-31-001.

A. Ship’s Force is responsible for securing and tagging out any/all shipboard systems. For Safety of Personnel and Ship’s equipment, hatches shall be tagged either open or closed upon completion of each evolution per the work item. It is not a requirement to clear tags for the HVAC system through each evolution of Work Item 721-31-001.

69. Please clarify that the original bolts for the forward and aft uptake hatch assemblies are to be reinstalled under work item 721-31-001. The original bolting will be covered with old polysulfide, should not new bolting be installed?

A. The polysulfide will have to be removed from the original fasteners for removal of the uptake hatchs, Work Item 721-31-001, paragraph 3.6 provides the guidance for new fasteners to be provided for installation of uptake hatches, para 3.6.3 provides direction to apply applicable sealing compound to all bolt heads after installation is complete. Contractor to only replace fasteners identified in the Work Item.