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This document contains questions and answers regarding Solicitation Number N00024-19-R-4416 for the USS BOXER (LHD 4) Fiscal Year (FY) 20 Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA). The solicitation was amended to incorporate responses to bidders' questions and provide references to Attachment J-1. Questions covered topics such as work specifications, drawings, material requirements and clarifications. The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command issued the solicitation for docking availability and repair work on the USS BOXER, to be performed at the contractor's facility, involving tasks such as structural repairs, machinery repairs, electrical repairs, and preservation work. Interested parties were instructed to contact listed Navy personnel for additional documents and references.
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USS BOXER (LHD 4) DSRA Pre-Proposal Information (PPI) Questions
| Solicitation #: | N00024-19-R-4416 | Phone | ||
| TPPC | Michelle Wogu, Michelle.wogu@navy.mil | 202-781-4230 | ||
| Martha Bello, Contracting Officer, martha.bello@navy.mil | 202-781-3864 | |||
| The following are answers to questions received from potential offerors. The answers provide clarification only and DO NOT constitute an amendment to the solicitation. | ||||
| To request references, drawings, RLARs, and Erratas being provided under this Solicitation Question & Answer Set, |
please contact the NAVSEA POCs.
| Q # | Work Item No. | Document Number/Title | Question | Government Response |
| 001 | 167-11-004 | |||
| Title: Structural Door Assembly; replace | 3.3 Fit and install the following new door for that listed in 1.3 and located in 1.2 in accordance with 2.2, 2.3 and Paragraph 600-2.2.4 of 2.4, using 2.5 for guidance. |
Contractor was informed by his vendor that the provided references states the door is to be modified to a 35 PSI door. Reference does not state what part of the dorr shall be modified to accomplish a 35 PSI door.
Question:
| Will the Government provide the correct reference drawings that shows the changes to manufacture a door rated at 35 PSI? | Ref 2.2, sheet22, Find 103, Spec or DWG # 805-1400060, see remarks. No Errata DWG will be provided | ||||
| 002 | RFP Attachment J-3 | Formulas for milestone date calculations are not live and self-adjusting to the end date, but these fields are highlighted in orange indicating that “Offerors are not to propose milestones highlighted in Orange. These milestones are calculated.” Please correct this discrepancy by revising which fields are blue and which fields are orange. | Revised J-3 | ||
| 003 | RFP Attachment J-3 | The VATEP allows offerors to propose an earlier end date, but has that field highlighted in orange indicating that “Offerors are not to propose milestones highlighted in Orange. These milestones are calculated.” Please correct this discrepancy by adding in the formulas for calculating dates in the orange fields. | Revised J-3 | ||
| 004 | J-4 | With reference to the Government response to Question 009, a reduction for fewer dock days doesn’t seem to be applicable to this RFP where docking is a the Offerors facility. If so, the line should be eliminated from J-4 and the RFP not modified as the response to Question 009 indicates. Please clarify. | Revised J-4 | ||
| 008 | 562-11-001 | Rudder Bearing Seal and Rudderstock Seal; repair | Paragraph 3.12.1 states, "Remove existing, fit and install new the following parts" |
*One EA, Bearing, Spher Roller, Self Aligning Pc 46 Reference 2.4, Sheet 3, MIL-R-7362, Type I *One EA, Bearing, Spher Roller, Self Aligning Pc 47 Reference 2.4, Sheet 3, MIL-R-7362, Type I
Contractor notes that venders including the OEM identified in 4.1 continue to "No-Bid" the above listed items.
Question: Can the Customer provide reference 2.4 drawing 562-6125047 Rev F, Rudder & Support Assembly Arrangement & DetailsPcs 46 and 47 as GFM and if so and will an Errata be issued for this specification?
| Solicit for Quote; NORFOLK BEARING & SUPPLY CO., INC ADDRESS: 3512 E. Princess Anne Road, NorFolk, VA 23502, Office (757) 853-3691, FAX: (757) 855-5861, E-mail: norsales@norfolkbearings.com, WEB: www.norfolkbearings.com | |||
| 009 | 562-11-002 | Rudder Bearing Seal and Rudderstock Seal; repair | Paragraph 3.12.1 states, "Remove existing, fit and install new the following parts" |
*One EA, Bearing, Spher Roller, Self Aligning Pc 46 Reference 2.4, Sheet 3, FF-B-185 *One EA, Bearing, Spher Roller, Self Aligning Pc 47 Reference 2.4, Sheet 3, FF-B-185
Contractor notes that venders including the OEM identified in 4.1 continue to "No-Bid" the above listed items.
Question: Can the Customer provide reference 2.4 drawing 562-6125047 Rev F, Rudder & Support Assembly Arrangement & Details Pcs 46 and 47 as GFM and if so and will an Errata be issued for this specification?
| Solicit for Quote; NORFOLK BEARING & SUPPLY CO., INC ADDRESS: 3512 E. Princess Anne Road, NorFolk, VA 23502, Office (757) 853-3691, FAX: (757) 855-5861, E-mail: norsales@norfolkbearings.com, WEB: www.norfolkbearings.com | |||
| 010 | 665-90-001 (E1) | ShipAlt LHD1-82046K, Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Shops and Services; accomplish | Paragraph 3.1 states," Accomplish the requirements of 2.2 through 2.27, and applicable portion of 2.28". |
*Contractor notes reference 2.4 drawing 167-8677123, ShipAlt LHD1-82046K JSF Shops & Services Mod to Structural Doors Items 102 and 103 SCE column is “F” and the Remarks state ~ # 043402 and ~ # 043403 and no further procurement reference notes provided.
*Contractor believes that reference 2.4, Items 102 and 103 maybe intended to be provided as GFM however there is no reference to that effect indicated within this document or the specification.
Question: Can the Customer provide clarification as to if the Contract will be required to procure reference 2.4, Items 102 and 103 or will they be provided as GFM and if so and will an Errata be issued for this specification?
| Items 102 and 103 will not be provided as GFM. Reservation note RSV-1 applies. Once LAR is answered it will be invoked by RCC as required. | |||
| 011 | 508-11-007 | Lagging and Insulation, Outside Machinery Space; replace | Paragraph 3.1.1.1 states, "Accomplish the requirements of 009-114 of 2.1". |
*Contractor notes that no Square Footage or number of locations was provided for bidders to utilize for estimatting purposes.
*Contractor believes that the requirements identified in paragraph 3.1 that state, "Provide 100 mandays of labor and 150,000 dollars of material to accomplish lagging and insulation repair as directed by the SUPERVISOR" covers the requirements of paragragraph 3.1.1.1 NSI 009-114, Cat II, Mold Remediation: accomplish.
Question: Can the Customer provide conformation that the requirements of 3.1.1.1 are covered by the RTR pools identified in paragraph 3.1 and if not will an Errata be issued for this specification?
| Concur, the RTR pools will be used as required. | |||
| 012 | 508-12-001 | Chill Water Pipe Lagging; replace | Paragraph 3.2.2 states, "Accomplish the requirements of 009-114 of 2.1". |
*Contractor notes that no Square Footage or number of locations was provided for bidders to utilize for estimatting purposes.
*Contractor believes that the requirements identified in paragraph 3.2 that state, "Provide 650 mandays of labor and 150,000 dollars of material to accomplish work not previously identified in the Work Item, as directed by the SUPERVISOR" covers the requirements of paragragraph 3.2.2 NSI 009-114, Cat II, Mold Remediation: accomplish.
Question: Can the Customer provide conformation that the requirements of 3.2.2 are covered by the RTR pools identified in paragraph 3.2 and if not will an Errata be issued for this specification?
| Concur, the RTR pools will be used as required. | |||
| 013 | 631-11-006 | Aircraft Hangar Overhead; preserve | Paragraph 3.2 states, "Accomplish the requirements of 009-114 of 2.1 for mold remediation/removal for areas of overhead insulation showing visible signs of mold in the location listed in 1.2.1.1". |
*Contractor notes the specification does not provide the locations and the amount of mold that may need to be remediated from the overhead.
| Question: Is the Contractor to assume that the total area identified in 1.2.1.1 from frame 83 to 130, 40 feet off the center line port to 40 feet off center line starboard all need to be remediated? | Answer Provided via Q&A 3-Errata Work specification | |||
| 014 | 631-11-003 | Emergency Generator Room No. One and AC Machinery Room Bilge; preserve | Paragraph 3.5.1 states “Install each new aluminized cloth spray shield on each flammable liquid pipe, valve flange and component in accordance with ASTM F 1138.” |
Contractor notes that there are no flammable liquid pipe references provided that would allow for an accurate estimate of how many new aluminized cloth spray shields will be require replacement.
Question: Can the Customer provide flammable liquid pipe references that would allow all bidders and will an Errata be issued for this specification?
| No Errata will be issued-For Estimating Purposes, estimate up to 30 Ea 5 Inch Flanges | |||
| 015 | 721-90-001 | ShipAlt LHD1-82035K, Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Topside Modification: Warfare System; accomplish | Paragraph 3.1 states, "Accomplish the requirements of 2.2 through 2.29". |
Contractor notes that upon review of reference 2.9 drawing 480-8770568, ShipAlt LHD1-82035K JSF-CIWS Mt 22 Removal Blk Wrg Diag that the following listed 2nd Tier references are required.
*# Reference 6, drawing 723-8666643, *# Reference 7, drawing 480-5865860, *# Reference 8, drawing 480-5865858, *# Reference 9, drawing 480-7236827, Question: Can the Customer provide the (4) missing 2nd Tier reference drawings that was not provided as a reference for this specification and will an Errata be issued for this specification?
| As Per Notes 21 of DWG 8770568 References are not rquired for installation. References will still be provided via CD from PM | |||
| 016 | N/A | J-3 Execution Milestones and Key Event_REV 1 | Execution Milestones Table Cell C1 states, "Offerors are not to propose milestones highlighted in Orange. These milestones are calculated". |
Contractor notes that the End of Avail Table Cell C35 is in Orange and therefore not allowing VATEP to be applied and conflicts with the requirements of the Solicitation Section B and Pricing Workbook (Attachment J-4).
Question: Can the Customer provide clarification as to the disparities identified in the J-3 Execution Milestones and Key Event_REV 1 and the requirements of the Solicitation Section B and Pricing Workbook (Attachment J-4) and will a revised J-3 document be issued in a future Amenedment?
| Revised J-3 | ||
| 017 | 255-35-001 | Item 255-35-001, paragraph 3.10.1 states "Accomplish the requirements of 009-12 of 2.1 for each new fastener (stud) to support insulation and lagging." |
What is the intent of this paragraph? Does the Government want to weld studs to the feed pumps?
| Please review and advise. | Para. 3.10.1 deleted for welding of studs. Errata Written | ||
| 018 | 255-35-001 | Item 255-35-001, paragraph 3.6 states "Accomplish the requirements of 2.6 for a shop test of each emergency feed and transfer pump. Allowable seal leakage: less than 5 drops per minute." |
Reference 2.6 is for shipboard testing, therefore contractor is unable to accomplish this in the shop.
| Please provide advise. | Errata Work Specification to delete Shop Test | |||
| 019 | 992-11-010 | Temp Refrigerated Stw Facility; Provide | Item 992-11-010 paragraph 3.1. states "Provide and maintain temp refrigeration facilities…from start of avail to 30 days after hab date." |
Paragraph 1.2. States location of work will be "Contractor's Plant Adjacent to Ship".
| Please clarify if reefer services will be required for the duration of the avail + 30 days or only when in contractors facilities as indicated by the item title. | Estimate Work Spec as Written. Will be subject to a Change order after further discussion with ship. Questions is written incorrectly, the correct wording is-" start of availability to 30 days after habitability date.. | |||
| 020 | 980-90-015 | SHIPALT LHD1-83325K, OPA SYS IMPROVEMENT FOR LHD CLASS SHIP, AIT SUPPORT SERVICE; PROVIDE | Item 980-90-015 paragraph 3.2. states "Accomplish the requirements of 009-05 of 2.1 for temp access cuts at 4 locations as designed by supervisor." |
1. Please provide H x W dimensions of the required 4ea access cuts for estimating purposes.
2. Since the locations of the access cuts are unknown, contractor will require an equitable adjustment to accomplish the 009-23 requirement.
| Please provide the dimensions for each access cut and concur with 009-23 (for each access cut) or advise. | Each access cut will be 48” X 48”. Any changes at time of work will be settled by equitable adjustment. | ||
| 021 | 123-41-002 | Item 123-41-002 paragraph 3.4 states "Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 3, Line 10, for areas located in 1.2." |
Location listed in 1.2 is Auxiliary Machinery & Deballast Compressor Room (6-73-0-E).
Is the intention of paragraph 3.4 to accomplish the preservation listed in 1.2?, unless otherwise directed, contractor assumes the intention of paragraph 3.4 is to accomplish the preservation of areas listed in 1.3.
| Please concur or advise. | Concur, Requirements of Para. 3.4 is to accomplish 009-32 to items listed in Para 1.3 | |||
| 022 | 508-12-003 | Lagging and Insulation, Outside Machinery Space; replace | Paragraph 3.2 states, "Accomplish the requirements of 009-114 of 2.1". |
*Contractor notes that no Square Footage or number of locations was provided for bidders to utilize for estimatting purposes.
*Contractor believes that the requirements identified in paragraph 3.4 that state, "Provide 200 mandays of labor and 150,000 dollars of material to accomplish lagging and insulation repair not previously identified in the Work Item, as directed by the SUPERVISOR" should cover the requirements of paragragraph 3.2 NSI 009-114, Cat II, Mold Remediation: accomplish.
Question: Can the Customer provide conformation that the requirements of 3.2 are covered by the RTR pools identified in paragraph 3.4 and if not will an Errata be issued for this specification?
| Errata work Specification will be written. Para 3.4 will be utilized to cover results of Para. 3.2 and inspection results for 3.1. | |||
| 023 | 663-90-001 (E1) | ShipAlt LHD1-82483K, Capstone Space Arrangement; accomplish | Paragraph 3.12 states to, “Accomplish the requirements of 09-26 of 2.1, including Attachment D, for removal and installation of electrical grade matting IAW reference 2.7.” |
*Contractor notes reference 2.7, 634-8770740, ShipAlt LHD1-82483K Capstone Space Arr CIC Mod to Deck Covering, Sheet 4 (Deck Covering Schedule), Line One, shows that deck covering in Combat Information Center (02-65-0-C) is to be removed and installed.
Contractor notes that Work Item 897-11-004, paragraph 3.1.1 shows that deck covering is to be removed and installed in Combat Information Center also.
Question: Can the customer provide clarification as to the disparity between Work Items 663-90-001 paragraph 3.12 reference 2.7 and 897-11-004 paragraph 3.1.1 will an Errata be issued for these specifications?
| Accomplish Deck covering Utilizing work specification 897-11-004 for CIC 02-65-0-C. No Errata will be issued | |||
| 024 | 634-10-001 | Porcelain Tile Deck Covering System; install | Paragraph 3.2 states "Accomplish the requirements of 009-26 of 2.1, including Attachment A, for installation of new chemical resistant deck covering system, in each location listed in 1.2.4"- CPO Shower (2-41-3-L). |
Contractor notes 1.2.4.1 identifies the CPO Shower Stall No. 2 that is where the work will be conducted and that NSI 009-26, Attachment A is Ceramic Tile (Quarry and Porcelain) and Attachment C is Chemical – Resistant Floorings.
Can the Customer provide clarification as to what Attachment will be correct to use for the location listed in 1.2.4.1 and will an Errata be issued for this specification?
| Errata Work Specification Written-Attachment C is Chemical – Resistant Floorings. Repeat of Question 037 on Q&A #3 | |||
| 025 | 643-21-001 | Crew and Troop Messroom; repair | Paragraph 3.6 states, "Accomplish the requirements of 009-26 of 2.1, including Attachment C, for installation of Chemical-resistant flooring, in each location listed in 1.2.1". |
Contractor notes that LHD Mess Deck floor covering replacement there is a 50’ x 5’ x 2” plate running port to starboard thru the mess decks. This plate requires additional underlayment to achieve a level deck.
Question: Can the Customer confiorm the existence of this plate on USS Boxer, or provide the structural reference indicating the existence or non-existence of this plate?
| USS BOXER has no existing Plate as described. | |||
| 026 | 634-11-008 | Wear Resistant Deck Tile; replace | Paragraph 3.1 states, "Accomplish the requirements of 009-26 of 2.1, including Attachment B, for installation of new wear resistant deck tile system, in location listed in 1.2"-(Medevac Elevator Machinery Space (1-81-1-Q). |
*Contractor notes after Decking Sub-Contractor ship check onboard the USS Essex, decking found was painted.
*Contractor notes typicaly a high durability paint system is applacable for compartment 1-81-1-Q (Medevac Elevator Machinery Space).
Question: What is the correct decking system to be installed on USS Boxer (LHD 4) ?
| Errata work specification written-009-26 Attachment F and correct location (Elevator Platform) | |||
| 027 | 992-00-002 | Temporary Service; provide | Paragraph 3.16 states, "Supply 1500 pounds per hour at 100 to 150 PSI steam to each shore steam connection for the following periods: Avail Start to Docking and Engineering Production Completion Date to dock trials". |
Contractor notes NAVSTA San Diego CA, Steam service is only available at the following piers; Pier 1, Pier 2, Pier 7 and Pier 13.
Question: Can the Customer confirm that if the Contractor intends to exacute the pier side durations at NAVSTA San Diego CA, that only a pier with Steam services will be provided?
| Ship should be locate at a Pier with Steam Services prior to and after dock at contractor facility. | |||
| 028 | 631-13-001 | Upper Vehicle Stowage and Ramp Overhead; preserve | Paragraph 3.2 states, "Remove existing, fabricate and install new each screen assembly, including flanges, clips, gaskets and mounting pads listed in 1.3.1, using 2.2 for guidance, and as designated by the SUPERVISOR". |
*Contractor notes 1.3.1 states "Quantity (11 AY), Vent Screen, in 1.2" and assumes this indicate 11 each Vent Screen Assemblies.
Paragraph 3.2.1 states, "Template exact size, configuration, and location from each existing shipboard condition.
*Contractor note reference 2.2 drawing 501-5287967 Rev H, Ventilation Standard Details and General Notes was provide and does not include sufficient detail to estimate Quantity 11 each Vent Screen Assemblies of undetermined dimensions and material.
*Contractor notes there are no Directed Labor or Material RTR Pools or Minimum Directed tasking requirements to cover the requirements provided of paragraphs 3.2 through 3.2.4 or 3.4 through 3.4.2.
Question: Can the customer provide clarification as to the disparities that exist for paragraphs 3.2 through 3.2.4 or 3.4 through 3.4.2 and will an Errata be issued for this specification?
| Errata Work Specification written to reflect Size | |||
| 039 | 531-12-005 (E2) | Distilling Plant No. 2; chemically clean, inspect and repair | |
| repair | Paragraph 3.10 states, "Accomplish the requirements of 009-13 of 2.1 for each salinity cell, meter, gage and thermometer, using 2.2 for guidance.". |
*Contractor notes that upon review of reference 2.2 S9531-BJ-MMA-010/09647 Rev 1, Maintenance Manual for 100,000 Gallon Per Day Flash-Type Distilling Plant Model S4167 FL-6 there were no directions provided as how to accomplish Calibration of the (9 each) Salinity cells identified in this document and it is believed that the NSI 009-13 requirements maybe contained within 2nd Tier reference NAVSEA SN576-AE-MMA-010, Technical Manual, Salinity Indicating Equipment that not provided with this specification.
| Question: Can the Customer provide 2nd Tier reference NAVSEA SN576-AE-MMA-010, Technical Manual and / or provide direction to if NSI 009-13 requirement are applicable to the (9 each) Salinity cells identified in reference 2.2 and will an Errata be issued for this specification? | Manual requested will be provided | ||
| 040 | 531-12-005 (E2) | Distilling Plant No. 2; chemically clean, inspect and repair | |
| repair | Paragraph 3.10 states, "Accomplish the requirements of 009-13 of 2.1 for each salinity cell, meter, gage and thermometer, using 2.2 for guidance.". |
*Contractor notes that upon review of reference 2.2 S9531-BJ-MMA-010/09647 Rev 1, Maintenance Manual for 100,000 Gallon Per Day Flash-Type Distilling Plant Model S4167 FL-6 there were no directions provided as how to accomplish Calibration of the (9 each) Salinity cells identified in this document and it is believed that the NSI 009-13 requirements maybe contained within 2nd Tier reference NAVSEA SN576-AE-MMA-010, Technical Manual, Salinity Indicating Equipment that not provided with this specification.
Question: Can the Customer provide 2nd Tier reference NAVSEA SN576-AE-MMA-010, Technical Manual and / or provide direction to if NSI 009-13 requirement are applicable to the (9 each) Salinity cells identified in reference 2.2 and will an Errata be issued for this specification? Manual requested will be provided image1.jpeg image2.png
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