N00024-18-R-2400_Amendment_0002.docx

N0002418R2400

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The following items are applicable to this modification:

REVISED SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The purpose of this amendment to solicitation N00024-18-R-2400 is to respond to questions submitted by potential Offerors.

1. The following questions were submitted by potential Offerors. The Government’s response follows each question. Questions and Answers 013 through 024 are provided in this Amendment 0002. Questions and Answers 001 to 012 were provided in a previous amendment.

Question 013: For LCAC 50, LCAC 77, LCAC 86 and LCAC 87, paragraph C.1.8.1 of the RFP requires the Contractor to provide craft lifting details for shipment of LCACs from ACU 4 to ACU 5. Can the Government reference the drawing that shows the lifting points for LCAC?

Answer 013: Drawing 6266706T depicts the painting and marking scheme of the LCAC. This drawing provides the exact location and marking of the hoisting points of the LCAC. Drawing 5750162B depicts the sling configuration to be used when lifting the LCAC. Both referenced drawings were provided to the Offerors with the Technincal Data Package (TDP) disc set, in the discs labeled "LCAC Drawings".

Question 014: Section C.1.8.1. of the RFP states: "The Contractor shall make all arrangements coordinated through the Program Office, PMS377, to ship craft from ACU 4 to ACU 5." Can the Government verify that a US Navy crew will be available to transit the craft from the tarmac of ACU 4 to the ship/barge for transit and then from the ship/barge to the ACU 5 tarmac?

Answer 014: Yes, the Government will provide a US Navy crew to transit the craft from the tarmac at ACU 4 to the ship or barge, and from the ship or barge to the tarmac at ACU 5.

Question 015: For LCAC 50, LCAC 77, LCAC 86 and LCAC 87, paragraph C.1.8.2 of the RFP requires the Contractor to bear the risk of any destruction or damage as a result of the transit from ACU 4 to ACU 5. Can the Government provide the replacement value being assessed for each craft?

Answer 015: Offerors should assume a replacement value of $15M per craft.

Question 016: Work Item 114-11-001, paragraph 3.6 for LCAC 86 and LCAC 77; paragraph 3.7 for LCAC 87; and paragraph 3.5 for LCAC 50 reference NAVSEA Standard Item (SI) 009-32. All Work Item paragraphs require the Contractor to accomplish the requirements of NAVSEA SI 009-21, specifically 2.1, which includes Table 2, Line 39, Columns A through D for new and disturbed surfaces, using Area 6-A of 2.12 as guidance. Columns C and D of Table 2 are not available. Can the Government clarify the requirement contained in the Work Items for these specific paragraphs?

Answer 016: NAVSEA SI 009-32, Table 2, Line 39 addresses powder coating for steel surfaces, as provided in Attachment J-1 dated 4 April 2018. Since the 4 April 2018 release, SI 009-32 has been updated to SI 009-32, Change 2. The work items for LCAC 50, LCAC 77, LCAC 86, and LCAC 87 will be updated to reference SI 009-32, Change 2.

For LCAC 77 and LCAC 86, paragraph 3.6 of Work Item 114-11-001 will be revised to state the following:

"3.6 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 2, Line 39, Column A, for new and disturbed surfaces, using Area 6-A of 2.13 as guidance.

For LCAC 87, paragraph 3.7 of Work Item 114-11-001 will be revised to state the following:

"3.7 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 2, Line 39, Column A, for new and disturbed surfaces, using Area 6-A of 2.13 as guidance.

3.7.1 Method of surface preparation shall not include Stainless Steel Shot or Waterjetting listed in Column A as an option.

3.7.2 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 2, Line One, Columns B through G for areas prepared in 3.7, using Area 6-A of 2.13 as guidance."

For LCAC 50, paragraph 3.5 of Work Item 114-11-001 will be revised to state the following:

"3.5 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 2, Line 39, Column A, for new and disturbed surfaces, using Area 6-A of 2.13 as guidance.

3.5.1 Method of surface preparation shall not include Stainless Steel Shot or Waterjetting listed in Column A as an option.

3.5.2 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 2, Line One, Columns B through G for areas prepared in 3.5, using Area 6-A of 2.13 as guidance."

Question 017: For LCAC 77, LCAC 86 and LCAC 87, Work Item 119-11-001, paragraph 3.2.3 requires the Contractor to accomplish the requirements contained in NAVSEA SI 009-32, 2.1, which includes Table 2, Line 39. Table 2, line 39 does not correlate to the requirements contained in paragraph 3.2.3 of the Work Item. Can the Government clarify the requirement contained in the Work Item for paragraph 3.2.3?

Answer 017: NAVSEA SI 009-32, Table 2, Line 39 addresses powder coating for steel surfaces, as provided in Attachment J-1 dated 4 April 2018. Since the 4 April 2018 release, SI 009-32 has been updated to SI 009-32, Change 2. The work items for LCAC 50, LCAC 77, LCAC 86, and LCAC 87 will be updated to reference SI 009-32, Change 2.

For LCAC 77, LCAC 86 and LCAC 87, paragraph 3.2.3 of Work Item 119-11-001 will be revised to state the following:

"3.2.3 Prior to installation of skirt, accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 2, Line 39, Column A, and Table 2, Line One, Columns B through G for the skirt attachment clamping face plate of the extrusion welded to the craft (Inner and Outer Bag), throughout the perimeter of the craft, using 2.9 and Area 10 of 2.10 as guidance.

3.2.3.1 Method of surface preparation shall not include Stainless Steel Shot or Waterjetting listed in Column A as an option."

Question 018: For LCAC 77, LCAC 86 and LCAC 87, Work Item 120-11-001, paragraph 3.9.4 requires the Contractor to accomplish the requirements contained in NAVSEA SI 009-32, 2.1, which includes Table 2, Line 39. Table 2, line 39 does not correlate to the requirements contained in paragraph 3.9.4 of the Work Item. Can the Government clarify the requirement contained in the Work Item for paragraph 3.9.4?

Answer 018: NAVSEA SI 009-32, Table 2, Line 39 addresses powder coating for steel surfaces, as provided in Attachment J-1 dated 4 April 2018. Since the 4 April 2018 release, SI 009-32 has been updated to SI 009-32, Change 2. The work items for LCAC 50, LCAC 77, LCAC 86, and LCAC 87 will be updated to reference SI 009-32, Change 2.

For LCAC 77, LCAC 86 and LCAC 87, paragraph 3.9.4 of Work Item 120-11-001 will be revised to state the following:

"3.9.4 Prior to installing the equipment listed in 1.3.6 and 1.3.7, accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 2, Line 39, Column A, and Table 2, Line One, Columns B through G for each volute underside surfaces.

3.9.4.1 Method of surface preparation shall not include Stainless Steel Shot or Waterjetting listed in Column A as an option."

Question 019: For LCAC 77, LCAC 86 and LCAC 87, Work Item 150-11-001, paragraph 3.6 requires the Contractor to accomplish the requirements contained in NAVSEA SI 009-32, 2.1, which includes Table 2, Line 39. Table 2, line 39 does not correlate to the requirements contained in paragraph 3.6 of the Work Item. Can the Government clarify the requirement contained in the Work Item for paragraph 3.6?

Answer 019: NAVSEA SI 009-32, Table 2, Line 39 addresses powder coating for steel surfaces, as provided in Attachment J-1 dated 4 April 2018. Since the 4 April 2018 release, SI 009-32 has been updated to SI 009-32, Change 2. The work items for LCAC 50, LCAC 77, LCAC 86, and LCAC 87 will be updated to reference SI 009-32, Change 2.

For LCAC 77, LCAC 86 and LCAC 87, paragraph 3.6 of Work Item 150-11-001 will be revised to state the following:

"3.6 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 2, Line 39, Column A, and Table 2, Line One, Columns B through G for each filter bay deck and the underside of each engine module listed in 1.3 and located in 1.2.

3.6.1 Method of surface preparation shall not include Stainless Steel Shot or Waterjetting listed in Column A as an option."

Question 020: For LCAC 50, Work Item 500-11-001 (Attachment J-1d), page 16 lists items 5750156-601 and 5750156-603. That same Work Item includes Reference 2.26, drawing 5750156LG. These items cannot be found on this drawing. Will the Government provide updated information on which tube assemblies are required?

Answer 020: Errors were discovered in the LCAC 50 Specification (Attachment J-1d) for Work Item 500-11-001, specifically the Hose/Tube Numbers and Find Numbers associated with the tube assemblies listed on page 16 of 18. The Find Number associated with Hose/Tube number 5750156-601 shall be listed as 207. The Find Number associated with Hose/Tube number 5750156-601-Y/Z shall be listed as 207. The Hose/Tube number assocated with the "One FT Tube .750/.035 Wall" shall be listed as 5750156-605 and the Find number shall be listed as 208. The Hose/Tube number associated with the "One EA Coupling, Tube" shall be listed as 5750156-605-Y and the Find Number shall be listed as 208. The Hose/Tube number associated with the "One EA Coupling, Nut" shall be listed as 5750156-605-Y and the Find Number shall be listed as 208. The Hose/Tube number associated with the "One EA Swivel, Elbow 90*" shall be listed as 5750156-605-Z and the Find Number shall be listed as 208.

Question 021: For LCAC 86, LCAC 87 and LCAC 77, Work Item 631-11-001, paragraph 3.1.2 requires the Contractor to accomplish the requirements contained in NAVSEA SI 009-32, 2.1, which includes Table 2, Line 61 Column E. Column E of NAVSEA SI 009-32 is blank. Can the Government clarify the requirement contained in the Work Item for paragraph 3.1.2?

Answer 021: NAVSEA SI 009-32, Table 2, Line 61 was provided in Attachment J-1 dated 4 April 2018. Since the 4 April 2018 release, SI 009-32 has been updated to SI 009-32, Change 2. Paragraph 3.1.2 of Work Item 631-11-001 for LCAC 86, LCAC 87 and LCAC 77 will be updated to read:

"3.1.2 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 2, Line 62, Column G, and apply 2-3 mils Yellow (Color Number 33655 of FED-STD-595) conforming to MIL-PRF-24635, Type III electrical grade mat safety markings using 2.2 as guidance."

Question 022: For LCAC 77, LCAC 86 and LCAC 87, Work Item 631-11-003, paragraph 3.2 and paragraph 3.4 requires the Contractor to accomplish the requirements contained in NAVSEA SI 009-32, 2.1, which includes Table 4, Line 27, Column A. Table 4 and line 27 cannot be found. Can the Government clarify the requirement contained in the Work Item for paragraph 3.2 and paragraph 3.4?

Answer 022: NAVSEA SI 009-32, Table 2, Line 39 addresses powder coating for steel surfaces, as provided in Attachment J-1 dated 4 April 2018. Since the 4 April 2018 release, SI 009-32 has been updated to SI 009-32, Change 2. The work items for LCAC 50, LCAC 77, LCAC 86, and LCAC 87 will be updated to reference SI 009-32, Change 2.

For LCAC 77, LCAC 86 and LCAC 87, paragraph 3.2 of Work Item 631-11-003 will be revised to state the following:

"3.2 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 4, Line 27, Column A for surface preparation of interior surfaces of each tank listed in 1.2.1 through 1.2.6, including manhole covers.

3.2.1 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 3, Line 36, Column A for surface preparation of interior surfaces of each area listed in 1.2.7 and 1.2.8."

For LCAC 77, LCAC 86 and LCAC 87, paragraph 3.4 of Work Item 631-11-003 will be revised to state the following:

"3.4 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 4, Line 12, Columns B and D for surfaces prepared in 3.2, using 2.5 as guidance.

3.4.1 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 3, Line 36, Columns B through F for surfaces prepared in 3.2.1, using 2.5 as guidance."

Question 023: For LCAC 86, LCAC 87 and LCAC 77, Work Item 631-85-001, paragraph 3.1.1 requires the Contractor to accomplish the requirements contained in NAVSEA SI 009-32, 2.1, which includes Table 2, Line 39. This paragraph of the Work Item required a fluidized bed. However, those requirements cannot be located in the NAVSEA SI. Can the Government clarify the requirement contained in the Work Item for paragraph 3.1.1?

Answer 023: NAVSEA SI 009-32, Table 2, Line 39 addresses powder coating for steel surfaces, as provided in Attachment J-1 dated 4 April 2018. Since the 4 April 2018 release, SI 009-32 has been updated to SI 009-32, Change 2. The work items for LCAC 50, LCAC 77, LCAC 86, and LCAC 87 will be updated to reference SI 009-32, Change 2.

For LCAC 77, LCAC 86 and LCAC 87, paragraph 3.1.1 of Work Item 631-85-001 will be revised to state the following:

"3.1.1 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 2, Line 39, Column A, and Table 2, Line One, Columns B through E.

3.1.1.1 Method of surface preparation shall not include Stainless Steel Shot or Waterjetting listed in Column A as an option.

3.1.1.2 Deck surfaces preserved shall include a minimum of six inches beyond boundary of machinery modules with the exception of outboard sides."

Question 024: For LCAC 86, LCAC 87 and LCAC 77, Work Item 631-85-002, paragraph 3.1.3 requires the Contractor to accomplish the requirements contained in NAVSEA SI009-32, 2.1, which includes Table 2, Line 39 Columns B through G. Columns C through E of NAVSEA SI 009-32 are not provided. Can the Government clarify the requirement contained in the Work Item for paragraph 3.1.3?

Answer 024: NAVSEA SI 009-32, Table 2, Line 39 addresses powder coating for steel surfaces, as provided in Attachment J-1 dated 4 April 2018. Since the 4 April 2018 release, SI 009-32 has been updated to SI 009-32, Change 2. The work items for LCAC 50, LCAC 77, LCAC 86, and LCAC 87 will be updated to reference SI 009-32, Change 2.

For LCAC 77, LCAC 86 and LCAC 87, paragraph 3.1 of Work Item 631-85-002 will be revised to state the following:

"3.1 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 2, Line 39, Column A for preparation of surfaces listed in 1.2, using Areas 11-O and 11-P of 2.2, and 2.3 through 2.5 as guidance.

3.1.1 Method of surface preparation shall not include Stainless Steel Shot or Waterjetting listed in Column A as an option.

3.1.2 Accomplish a joint visual inspection with the SUPERVISOR of the surfaces prepared in 3.1, for structural integrity, deterioration, pitting, cracks, and areas of damage or distortion, using 2.4 and 2.5 as guidance.

3.1.2.1 Submit one legible copy, in hard copy or approved transferrable media, of a report listing results of the requirements of 3.1.2 to the SUPERVISOR, showing exact locations, quantities and conditions of deficiencies and recommendations for repairs.

3.1.3 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 2, Line One, Columns B through G for areas prepared in 3.1."

3. An Eratta for the TDP will not be issued. Instead, an updated TDP disc set will be released by the Government on 1 June 2018 and will be sent via overnight service to all potential Offerors who have previously requested the TDP. The TDP disc set will include a list of changes incorporated as a result of any Amendments issued by 18 May 2018.

4. The date and time for receipt of proposals is not extended.

5. Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of solicitation N00024-18-R-2400 remain unchanged.

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