MESA_VERDE_QA__4-1.docx

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

N00024-17-R-4429 (USS MESA VERDE)

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #4 (8/24/17)

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

47. WI 042-11-004 paragraph 3.4.1: The OPORD (Reference 2.2) is a classified document that can only be viewed by personnel with a security clearance. Will MARMC provide a copy of the OPORD to the contractor, issue a DD254 for each ship and authorize the use of a security boat to accomplish the requirements of the OPORD? If this is not possible, can notification to adjacent ships of the Port Security Barrier opening be sufficient to mitigate the limited time requirement?

a. The OPORD is available for viewing at the MARMC Security office at any time, as long as the person has the proper security clearance for viewing. A DD254 will not be completed to view a copy of an administrative document. If a company has a Secret or above Facility Clearance with storage capabilities (I.A.W. Defense Security Services DSS) MARMC will considered a request for the document. Providing a copy would require a DD254. WI 042-11-004 para. 3.4.1 is not just a notification process, it is stating details added into their Physical Security Plan (I.A.W. NSI 009-72) or a separate SOP how the company will meet the opening and closing requirements I.A.W. the OPORD. If the requirements are not understood, offeror can meet with the MARMC Security Office for further guidance through written request to candice.tawiah@navy.mil.

48. WI 992-31-002 lists tanks and provides specific total quantities of the various liquid types to be dealt with in paragraph 3.2. It also refers to a change order (debit/credit) for more or less as the quantities are identified.

The majority of the tanks listed in 992-31-002 (give or take a few) are included in Item 123-10-001. Please confirm that the total quantities to be dealt with as listed in 992-31-002 (3.2) will cover the pumping and off-load requirements of paragraph 3.2 of Item 123-10-001.

Additionally, please provide the specific total quantity of various liquid types to be pumped and off-loaded in order to reach low suction for the tanks listed in Item 123-10-001 paragraphs 1.2.29, 1.2.30 & 1.2.38, and 1.2.78 thru 1.2.163.

Finally, there are currently no spaces with bilges listed in 1.2. Please confirm these spaces will be handled through the change order process.

a. 1) WI 992-31-002 is an Option Item only.

2) WI 123-10-001 stands separate from WI 992-31-002 and both shall be priced based on the scope explicitly written within each WI

3) The tanks in WI 123-10-001 will be pumped to low suction prior to contractor involvement.

4) WI 123-10-001 was revised via Errata 5 to add the eight engineering space bilges to paragraph 1.2 and "Bilge" to title.

49. The voids listed in Work Items 123-21-001, 123-21-003, and 123-21-002 are included in other items.

-1.2.1 Void (3-128-2-V) Paragraph 3.4 is for a full blast and paint, item 123-21-001, 1.2.1 is for 97 SF of touch up -1.2.2 Void (4-110-2-V) gets a full B&P per 3.4, item 123-21-003, 1.2.2 has 191 SF of touch up -1.2.3 Void (4-128-2-V) gets a full B&P per 3.4, Item 123-21-003, 1.2.3 has 100 SF of touch up -1.2.4 Void (6-128-4-V) gets a full B&P per 3.4, Item 123-21-003, 1.2.4 has 86 SF of touch up -1.2.5 Cofferdam (7-150-2-G) gets a full B&P per 3.4, in Item 123-21-002 Para 1.2.7 gets a full B&P per Paragraph

Please verify if it is the Government’s intent to accomplish preservation twice?

a. The duplicate spaces have been rectified via Errata to remove duplicate work:

WI 123-21-001 – Errata 4 was issued to delete paragraphs 1.2.5 and 3.4, and modify paragraph 4.2. WN ER01-ZAS5 has been moved to WI 123-21-002.

WI 123-21-002 – Errata 4 was issued to add WN ER01-ZAS5 to Attachment A. Cofferdam is already listed in 1.2.7 WI123-21-003 – No change in work item.

50. WI 524-11-001 paragraph 3.1.16.2 states to reinstall any valves removed during chemical cleaning using new Pikotek kits. Please confirm the Flange Insulation Kits provided as GFM will include these Pikotek kits and confirm that the GFM kits are sufficient to cover all valves requiring removal.

a. All Pikotek kits are provide in para 5.1 and the GFM kits are sufficient to cover all valves requiring removal.

51. Is the intent of paragraph 3.3 in work items 625-11-002 and 625-11-003 to surface prep and paint the perimeter of where the window was removed? Can surface prep be PTC SP-11 vice blast?

a. Paragraph 3.3 in work items 625-11-002 and 625-11-003 were deleted via Errata 5 and all surface prep shall be in accordance with paragraph 3.6.

52. WI 993-31-001 paragraph 3.1 states to install 55,000 square feet of protective deck covering. That seems extremely excessive. Other LPD specifications called out for 20,000 and another 25,000 SF. Recommend this para be changed to 25,000 SF.

a. WI 993-31-001 revised paragraph 3.1 to state 25,000 SF and paragraph 3.1.1 to state 5,000 SF via Errata 4.

53. For work items 123-16-004, 123-16-009, and 123-16-014, is the intent of paragraph 3.4 to accomplish preservation on the repair areas only?

a. Correct. The preservation is for the repair areas only.

54. Should WI 555-51-001 paragraph 3.2.2 read 1,682 PSI and are paragraphs 3.2.3 and 3.6.1 to use demineralized water with a maximum conductivity of 50 microseisms per cm?

a. Correct. WI 555-51-001 paragraph 3.2.2 was revised via Errata 4 to read 1,682 PSI, and paragraphs 3.2.3 and 3.6.1 were revised via Errata 4 to use demineralized water with a maximum conductivity of 50 microseisms per cm.

55. Please clarify if paragraph 3.3 in WI 631-11-001 is intended to preserve just the area in way of the removals in paragraph 3.1 only or if the intent is to preserve the entire area identified in location 1.2.2.

a. WI 631-11-001 paragraph 3.3 is to preserve the entire area identified in location 1.2.2.

56. WI 123-16-007 paragraph 3.1 states to remove existing zinc anodes including each stud and fastener for each tank. Then, paragraph 3.12 states install new zincs and 3.12.1 states to install new nuts and washers. Please confirm contractor is not replacing the studs. It is not cost effective to remove the studs if they are still serviceable.

a. WI 123-16-007 paragraph 3.1 has been revised via Errata 5 to clarify the removal and installation of studs. “Including each stud and fastener” was removed from paragraph 3.1. New studs are to be installed only for those found unserviceable.

57. The following references were not provided. Please provide:

- WI 521-90-003, Reference 2.7: 4720-LPD19-FY18, Ship Alteration Material Summary (4720/3) LPD19-USS Mesa Verde Dated 2/16/17/17

- WI 671-90-001, Reference 2.5 (RLAR 82396/LPD19/L030, Correcting Radius For Acetylene Bottle Stowage

- WI 612-90-001, Reference 2.4 RLAR 82535/LPD19/L029, Accommodation Ladder Emergency OPS Hydraulic Mod

-WI 311-21-001, Reference 2.2 EATP 17-0046 Rev B, LPD 17 Class SSDG Resilient Mount Changeout

-WI 123-16-006, Reference 2.2 AVN-00-1511-0002 Rev 7 Unit 1511 STBD

a. The following references are available by written request to candice.tawiah@navy.mil.

58. According to WI 611-11-001, this work is DRYDOCK REQUIRED. The conflict is that the Planning Event Readiness List (PERL) has this work being completed prior to CSSE L/O. Please provide clarification on which milestone this work should be scheduled to (Undock or CSSE L/O).

a. This will be scheduled to the Undock milestone. The Planning Event Readiness List (PERL) tab in Attachment J-3 Key Events will be revised via Amendment 0006 to tie WI 611-11-001 to the “Undock” milestone.

59. In WI 555-51-001, the Auxiliary Machinery Room No. 3 is listed twice with two different locations. Paragraph 1.2.5 is the correct location for Auxiliary Machinery Room No. 3 (7-128-0-E). Paragraph 1.2.7 is the location for Main Machinery Room No. 2. Please review and make necessary corrections to work item.

a. WI 555-51-001 paragraph 1.2.7 was deleted via Errata 5.

60. WI 631-31-001 paragraph 3.1.1 is the only required report for this work item but lists reports due on or before the first 20% of the docking duration. There is a visual report listed for this work item in paragraph 3.4.5.2. There is no such paragraph in the work item. Does the report from paragraph 3.1.1 need to be submitted by 20% or was this requirement for a visual inspection that is not part of the work item?

a. WI 631-31-001 paragraph 3.1.1 was revised via Errata5 to clarify the report requirements.

61. Work items 233-11-008, 233-12-003, 233-13-002, and 233-14-002 designate the fuel injection pumps to be overhaul in paragraph 3.8 but paragraph 3.9 provides instruction to ship to SWRMC. Contractor requests further clarification. If the pumps are to be overhaul, please provide rationale for shipping to SWRMC.

a. Errata 6 is issued to clarify that the pumps will be overhauled by the OEM. SWRMC will be deleted from the WIs.

62. The following references were not provided. Please provide:

-WI 123-17-008, Reference 2.7 AVN 00-2453-0005 Rev 4, Unit - 2453 STBD -WI 992-11-022, Reference 2.3 33-CFR-81, Navigation Rules-Amalgamated

a. The following references are available in Attachment J-2 under the "References" folder; however the reference file names in the J-2 “References” folder do not match up exactly to the WI. Here are the equivalent file names that refer to the same reference as listed in the WIs:

63. Please provide a copy of reference 2.4 ESR 17-1346, Engineering Services Request for WI 233-11-009:

a. ESR should not have been referenced on WI 233-11-009 or on WI 233-12-010, 233-13-008, and 233-14-007. Each of these specific work items will be revised to delete Reference 2.4 and modify paragraph 3.3.

64. Please provide a copy of the following references for WI 311-25-004:

- Reference 2.2 259-732099 Rev E, AMR3 Combustion Air & Exhaust System Arrangement & L/M

- Reference 2.3 259-730100 Rev E, AMR 3 Combustion Air & Exhaust System Details & L/M

a. References 2.2 and 2.3 have a typo in WI 311-25-004. Errata 6 is issued to revise paragraph 2.2 to 7320099 and 2.3 to 7320100.

The correct references are available in Attachment J-2 under the "References" folder. The file name for 2.2 259-732099 Rev E, AMR3 Combustion Air & Exhaust System Arrangement & L/M is "732009_E". The file name for 2.3 259-730100 Rev E, AMR 3 Combustion Air & Exhaust System Details & L/M is "7320100_E".

65. WI 324-90-001, Reference 2.5 4720-LPD19-FY18-SA82611, K, Ship Alteration Material Summary (4720/3) LPD19 USS Mesa Verde Dated 03/06/2017, is dated 2/16/17. Paragraph 2.5 states the drawing is dated 03/06/2017. Contractor requests verification that the correct revision has been provided.

a. The Government verifies that the reference that was provided and dated 2/16/17 is the correct and up to date version. The date of 03/06/2017 was not for a drawing, but a date for when the 4720 was input into the system.

66. WI 123-11-004 paragraph 2.6 references AVN-00-2553-0006 Rev 4, Unit - 2553 Stbd; however, revision 3 was provided. Please provide a copy of revision 4 of the reference.

a. Revision 3 is the latest and correct version. Errata 6 is issued to revise para 2.6 to Rev 3.

67. WI 123-12-001 paragraph 2.3 references AVN 00-3152-0006 Rev 3, Unit Control Manual Unit-3152 Port; Main Assembly; however, revision 4 was provided. Please verify revision 4 is the correct version.

a. Revision 4 is the latest and correct version. Errata 6 is issued to revise para 2.3 to Rev 4.

68. WI 123-14-001 paragraph 2.3 references AVN-00-2152-0002 Rev 6, Unit-2152 Port; however, revision 8 was provided. Please verify revision 8 is the correct version.

a. Revision 8 is the latest and correct revision. Errata 6 is issued to revise WI 123-14-001 paragraph 2.3 to Rev 8.

69. WI 243-11-002 paragraph 2.5 references 243-7318336 Rev C; however, revision B was provided. Please provide a copy of revision C of the reference.

a. Revision B is the latest and correct revision. Errata 6 is issued to revise WI 243-11-002 paragraph 2.5 to Rev B.

70. WI 980-90-014 paragraph 3.9 specifies 47 mandays of labor. Do paragraphs 3.10, 3.11 and 3.12 provide the breakdown of the 47 mandays specified in 3.9?

a. Correct, WI 980-90-014 paragraph 3.10, 3.11 and 3.12 is the breakdown of 3.9. Errata 6 is issued to revise the WI to be in compliance with 4E.

71. As a result of the answer to Question 42 in Q&A #3 and the requirement to complete tank work in its entirety prior to undocking, the contractor is concerned that air testing must now be completed prior to undocking. Additionally, there are several items in this package (123-10-002, 123-11-001, 123-11-002, 123-11-003, 123-12-002, 123-14-001, 123-15-002, 123-16-003, 123-16-004, 123-16-006, 123-11-007, 123-11-009, 123-16-011, 123-16-014, 123-17-001, 123-17-002, 123-17-003, 123-17-004, 123-17-004, 123-17-008 ) that require minor structural repairs and LOE allowances for unidentified requirements. The specification is calling for a complete air test of these tanks when a soap and blow IAW NAVSEA Standard Item 009-25 or a vacuum box test of the repaired areas could suffice. For example, WI 123-19-002 para 3.3 is written to perform local test air hose test of repaired area which is the correct action for all of these items.

Recommend the Government change the requirements to permit soap and blow or vacuum box testing for each item listed above, and cancel the requirement for a complete tank air test or permit tank air testing after undocking.

a. The subject work items will remain as they are currently written.

72. Work items 123-16-006, 123-19-003, 123-16-007, 123-17-008, and 123-19-003 include a local air test to prove welds. Additionally, they require a complete air test. Recommend the complete air test be deleted since the local air test will meet the requirements of 009-25.

a. The subject work items will remain as they are currently written. When repairs and full preservation of a tank are included in the same work item, the following sequence of events has been discussed and approved by the maintenance team and is a standard throughout MARMC:

-Sweep blast -Repairs -Local air test in way of repairs -Full preservation of tank -Completion air test after preservation (tank close out)

73. WI 992-11-002, paragraph 3.2 covers the pilot and tug for arrival and departure of the ship to the outer limits of the harbor. Work item 982-31-002, paragraph 3.2.2 covers the pilot and tug for moving the ship to and from the outer limits of the harbor in conjunction with the departure and return from Sea Trials. Is Work Item 992-11-004, paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 a requirement for offerors within the homeport area? Naval Station Norfolk does not usually allow contractors inside their security barrier to tow a ship.

a. WI 992-11-004 paragraph 3.1 and 3.2 are not applicable to homeport offerors.