QA_Round_5_USS_Pearl_Harbor_LSD_52.docx

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

N00024-17-R-4443 (USS Pearl Harbor LSD 52)

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #5

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

Note: In accordance with RFP Section L, Paragraph 1.0 Introduction, the Government may not answer questions submitted after 7 November 2017. Offerors are encouraged to continue to submit questions so the Government may prepare a response during discussions, if discussions are held. Offerors shall not expect the Government to provide answers to questions prior to the proposal submission date for questions submitted after 7 November 2017.

Q28: Work item 150-11-019 inspects, repairs, and preserves the 06 level, weather deck, frames 21-59. Reference 2.2 shows that the 06 level ends at frame 59. Paragraph 1.2.1 states that work starts at frame 59 with a location of work as weather deck (06-59-0-A). Is this work item’s scope of work double covered by work item 150-11-019 and 150-11-016? Is the location of work, weather deck 06-59-0-A correctly identified? Does reference 2.2, 139-6592835 Rev C, Unit 460 06 Deck FRS 53-59 C/L correctly identify work location?

A28: The scope of work identified in work items 150-11-016 and 150-11-019 are both correct. The location of work is correctly identified in work item 150-11-016 Weather Deck (06-59-0-A). Email robert.miron@navy.mil for QA reference document 1. On this reference document for information purposes, the area with orange cross hatch lines is the area that requires replacement. The circled area identifies the space below for in way of removals information. Reference 2.2 of WI 150-11-016, 139-6592835 Rev C, Unit 460 06 Deck FRS 53-59 C/L, correctly identifies the location of work. Sheet 7 of 2.2 identifies the material to be 3/16” thick ASTM A-36 in accordance with note 12.

Q29: For Work Item 167-11-006, is it the Government’s intent to have the contractor install a 10 dog QAWTD in accordance with reference 2.2 or 10 individually dogged WTD in accordance with paragraph 1.3.1?

A29: The contractor is to install a 10 dog QAWTD in accordance with Work Item 167-11-066 reference 2.2 and was updated in Errata 17. Please email robert.miron@navy.mil for Errata 17.

Q30: For Work Item 169-11-001 is it the Government’s intent to have the contractor install a telescoping door assembly in accordance with paragraph 1.3.1 or a roller curtain door assembly in accordance with paragraph 3.2?

A30: The contractor is to install a Roller Curtain Door Assembly in accordance with Work Item 169-11-011 paragraph 3.2 and was updated in Errata 17. Please email robert.miron@navy.mil for Errata 17.

Q31: What reason is 009-09 PCP invoked in paragraph 3.1 for Work Item 233-11-005?

A31: In Work Item 233-11-005, PCPs are required to clean and inspect the intercoolers Per CNRMCINST. 4700.5B (Guidance and Policy for Surface Ship Critical Systems and Other Work Requiring Process Control Procedures). In paragraph i, MPDE (e) "Intercooler boundary includes both the air side and water side of the intercooler."

Q32: For work item 233-14-007 is it the Government’s intent to have the contractor accomplish 009-107 on 2A MPDE or 2B MPDE in accordance with paragraph 3.3?

A32: It is the Government’s intent to have the contractor accomplish 009-107 on 2B MPDE in accordance with Work item 233-14-007 paragraph 3.3 and was updated in Errata 17. Please email robert.miron@navy.mil for Errata 17.

Q33: For Work Item 242-12-001 is it the Government’s intent to have the contractor order, fit, and install both 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 as directed by paragraph 3.5?

A33: The contractor is to order, fit, and install both 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 as directed by Work Item 242-12-001 paragraph 3.5 in order to correct the current Deferral From Specification (DFS) for an out of tolerance clutch drum and hub fit condition.

Q34: For Work Item 244-11-001 is it the Government’s intent for paragraph 3.4 to reference itself? For what reason is 009-12 (Weld, Fabricate, and Inspect; accomplish) invoked in paragraph 3.7.2? What is being welded?

A34: Paragraph 3.4 should read as follows: “3.4 Preserve package and crate the removed bearings in 1.3 in accordance with 2.3 and deliver to a qualified repair facility for rebabbiting in accordance with 2.4 and 009-115 of 2.1.” No welding is required. Paragraph 3.7.2 will be removed and Paragraph 3.4 was updated in Errata 17. Please email robert.miron@navy.mil for Errata 17.

Q35: Is the scope of work fully covered by the complete ventilation ducting replacement which includes Plan 5-4-A and Elevation 7-6-C directed by work item 512-11-010?

A35: Work Item 512-11-003 is a duplicate of 512-11-010. Work item 512-11-003 will be deleted from the package and Work Item 512-11-010 was updated in Errata 16. Email robert.miron@navy.mil for Errata 16.

Q36: For work item 521-21-001, request clarification on paragraph 3.4.8.2 concerning which reference is to be used. Based upon the information in reference 2.3, Figure 8-4, Table 7-2, how many and what size Pikotek Isolation Kits are required?

A36: For Work Item 521-21-001 Paragraph 3.4.8.2, reference 2.5 is to be used as the reference and was updated in Errata 17. Please email robert.miron@navy.mil for Errata 17. Paragraph 3.4.8.2 will be changed to, “Remove existing and install each new salt water piping joint isolation gasket, sleeve, and washer using the following kits listed in 2.3 for each pump listed in 1.3, using 2.5 and 2.6 for guidance.

Isolation Kit

1 EA Suction NA 2.3 7-2 6-250MPGE/E-N/M”

Q37: For Work Item 555-11-002 is it the Government’s intent to repair the valve only with 009-51 or should 009-55 “Regulating/Reducing Valve; repair” be invoked to repair both the valve and diaphragm operators?

A37: 009-55 should be invoked to repair both the valve and diaphragm operators for WI 555-11-002 and was updated in Errata 17. Please email robert.miron@navy.mil for Errata 17.

Q38: For Work Item 555-12-003 is it the customer’s intent to repair the valves only with 009-51 or should 009-55 “Regulating/Reducing Valve; repair” be invoked to repair both the valve and diaphragm operators? Based upon the material identified in paragraphs 3.4.1 and 5.1, is it the Government’s intent to only repair 18 of the 24 valves identified in the specification?

A38: For Work Item 555-12-003, “Regulating/Reducing Valve; repair” 009-55 should be invoked to repair both the valve and diaphragm operators which was updated in Errata 18. The quantities of parts listed in 3.4.1 and 5.1 cumulatively combine to repair all 24 each valves identified in 1.3. The reason you see quantity 18 for certain items is because there are 18 each 4 Inch NPS valves that all share the same rebuild parts. There is quantity 4 rebuild kit for the 4 each 2.5 Inch NPS valves. There is quantity One rebuild kit for the One each 3 Inch valve. Finally, the remaining quantity one item is for the one each 2 inch valve. Note: 18 each 4 inch + 4 each 2.5 inch + one each 3 inch + one each 2 inch = 24 valves TOTAL. Please email robert.miron@navy.mil for Errata 18.

Q39: For work Item 631-13-005, is it the Government’s intent for the contractor to preserve all the exterior bulkheads (forward, aft, port, and stbd) of all the deck houses on both the port and stbd sides of the ship main deck between frames 90-145?

A39: Paragraph 1.2.1 should read, “Well Deck, 4-89-0-Q. Bulkheads from the catwalk to above. Frames 89-145, Port and Starboard.” Please email robert.miron@navy.mil for Errata 17 with the updates. 631-13-005 is to sandblast, prime and paint haze gray the port and starboard bulkheads of the well deck from the catwalk and above starting at frame 89 and ending at frame 145.

Q40: Please answer the question that was previously posed in Question A23: Given the Navy’s knowledge of the condition of the USS Pearl Harbor, what amount of paint abatement does the Navy expect will be required? Does the government acknowledge that it has not provided an estimate of the paint abatement work? Will the Navy provide the type of paint it has used on the ship?

A40: Assume that all paint removed will require paint abatement. The answer provided to Question A23 remains unchanged.

Q41: For Work Item 980-90-010 paragraph 2.2 states, “167-6100381S9086-CH-STM-030/CH-074 Gas Free Engineering.” Please clarify the document number, nomenclature, and identify the reference in paragraph 2.2.

2.2 S9086-TV-STM-010/CH-581, NSTM Chapter 581 Anchoring

2.3 581-6592903 Rev A, Anchor Handing Arrangement and Details

2.4 581-7537603 Rev -, Anchor Log and Detachable Link Inspection Sheets for All Anchor Chains and Detachable Links

2.5 803-860337, Stockless Anchors & Assembly Details

2.6 803-860062, Links, Detachable, Standard and Heavy Duty

2.7 803-921790, Links, Detachable, High Strength

A42: Please email robert.miron@navy.mil for references.

Q43: Please provide an updated J-3 Execution Milestones and Key Event Dates document and J-4 Pricing Workbook document which incorporates the new work item, 980-90-010, added by Addendum 01.

A43: Please email robert.miron@navy.mil for updated J-3 Execution Milestones Key Event Dates and J-4 Pricing Workbook provided in Amendment 0013 of the RFP.

Q44: For the requirements identified in Work Item 441-71-001 paragraph 3.1.3 which lines are the contractor to accomplish?

A44: For Work Item 441-71-001 paragraph 3.1.3 the contractor is to accomplish line 1 through 7.