S-3_USS_CHOSIN_PPI_QA2_FINAL.xlsm

QA2

please contact Justin Lessel, justin.d.lessel@navy.mil, and Martha Bello, martha.bello@navy.mil.

Contractor question #1; there is no paragraphs 1.3.7 & 1.3.8 listed in this spec, also, there is no equipment removed or disassembled in paragraphs 3.3 & 3.5.

Paragraph 3.7 states; "Remove existing and install new a total of 40 each posts for 3/4 inch bolts, 40 each posts for one inch bolts, 23 each 2 inch wide blocks for 3/4 inch bolts, and 22 each 2.6 inch wide blocks for one inch bolts at location listed in 1.2.3 in accordance with the requirements of 2.16. Countersink, plug weld, drill out, ream, and tap 65 each bolt holes in way of broken/deteriorated and 65 each cover plate mounting holes found deteriorated, as directed by the SUPERVISOR. Remove existing and install new up".........etc.

Contractor question #2; There is no paragraph 1.2.3 in this spec & reference 2.16 is listed as the "Deck Covering Schedule" which is not applicable for the accomplishment of this paragraph.

Contractor question #3; The spec continuously refers to the RAST System (which is located at the Flight Deck on the 02 Level) but the locations of work listed is the 01 Level & Main Deck.

The number of discrepancies are more numerous than what has been identified in question #1, #2 and #3. The way the spec is currently written the contractor is unable to determine what the customer wants and therefore is unbiddable.

QUESTION; There is no paragraph 3.2.3.1 in this work spec.

Contractor notes that the J-3 does not currently include the "Planning Events Readiness List" (PERL) that provided to show each work item's Milestone assignment for Work Certification. This information is pertinent to ensuring that work item assignments are appropriately assigned and correlate to Government expectations.

The document provided (CGMOD, Critical Path Equipment/Cable Turnover, Power-up and Test Requirement REV A 15SEP17, located in CD) is for CG-63.

Please provide the document for CG-65

Contractor notes that the J-3 does not currently include the "Planning Events Readiness List" (PERL) that provided to show each work item's Milestone assignment for Work Certification. This information is pertinent to ensuring that work item assignments are appropriately assigned and correlate to Government expectations.

Flow Sensor, FS200 series Adjustable, ¾ Inch, .5 Gpm to 100 Gpm, Stainless Steel, manufacturer Gems Sensors

However the supplier Gems Sensors states the following:

1) “We do not have a ¾” NPT for the FS-200. In addition, most units are fixed units.

We do have an adjustable version but it’s a 1” NPT and the ranges are 1-6 gpm, 5-15 gpm or 2-8 gpm.

and

2) “The catalog page is misleading when it states .5-100 gpm.”

Please provide correct part information

Question #1 - There are 25 ea. Cooling coils and 52 fan coil units (Where is this equipment coming from? Is this on board or is all the equipment in storage (for installation only)?

Question #2 - Please provide individual references showing the locations/spaces of each cooling coil and fan coil unit to be installed.

Question #3 - Paragraph 3.2 states," Remove existing, fit and install new each parts provided in 5.1 , using 2.2 through 2.4". Where will these FCU/cooling coil's be installed? Please provide drawings. 1) All of the equipment is onboard.

2) FCU 01-374-2 LOCATED (01-372-0-L), FCU 02-286-1 LOCATED (02-276-0-Q), FCU 05-157-1 LOCATED (05-149-0-C)

3) Drawing submitted in Amendment 0002.

514-11-002 FAN COIL ASSY (FCA), FAN COIL UNIT (FCU) 01 LEVEL AND ABOVE ; REPAIR Paragraph 3.1 states, "Electrically and mechanically connect each equipment listed in 1.3.4 and located in 1.2, using Chapter 2 and 3 of 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 for guidance".

Question #1 - There are 73 fan coil units (Where are these equipments coming from? Is this on board or is all the equipment in storage (for installation only)?

Question #2 - Please provide individual references stating the locations/spaces of each fan coil unit to be installed.

Question #3 - Paragraph 3.2 states," Remove existing, fit and install new each parts provided in 5.1.1 and 5.1.2". Please provide drawings and locations for installation of this equipment. 1) All of the equipment is onboard

2) FCU 2-453-2 LOCATED (2-426-2-L), FCU 1-424-2 LOCATED (1-382-01-L), FCU 2-423-1 LOCATED (2-387-0-Q)

3) Drawing submitted in Amendment 0002.

N/A NAVSEA STANDARD ITEMS FY19 Change 2, 009-81, Cat I, Compartment Closeout; accomplish Paragraph 3.1.1 states, "The compartment closeout schedule will be based on the list of affected spaces provided by the SUPERVISOR during the bidding process which lists all affected spaces requiring a compartment closeout along with the assigned Key Event or Milestone. The compartment closeout schedule shall contain the following minimum information"

Will the Government issue an Amendment providing the Compartment Close Out Schedule? The compartment close out schedule will be provided at a later date. Once the execution milestones have been developed a schedule will be forwarded as to what spaces will be required for PCD, ALO, LOA, etc...

KTR shall assume ALL spaces aboard the ship will require a 009-81, since all spaces will have work accomplished in them.

Amendment 0003 updated Attachment J-3 Milestones to include the CRS.

980-90-006 ShipAlt CG47-71386K, 78435K, 79922K, 80264K, 80264K, 80696K, 80897.03K, 80934K, 81322K, 81798K, 82853K, 83712K, 83883K, 84619K, 84694K, 84927K, 8136.03K, 88467.03K, 85030K, 86418K, and 86539.03k, Alteration Installation Team (AIT) Support Service; provide PARA 3.17.2 states accomplish 500 square feet of paint sandblasting, paint removal and heavy metal paint abatement as designated by the supervisor.

To insure that all offerors are bidding the same scope of work (which will insure fair competition) please provide the number of locations requiring containment and how many square ft per location to abate (example: 20 locations @ 25 Sqft per location).

To insure that all offerors are bidding the same scope of work (which will insure fair competition) please provide the number of locations requiring containment and how many square ft per location to abate (example: 20 locations @ 50 Sqft per location).

3.1 Provide licensed pilot, towing bridle, towboat service and waterborne security to tow the ship from NAVSTA San Diego to Contractor facility and back to NAVSTA San Diego, in accordance with 2.2 and 2.3.

when directed by the SUPERVISOR.

Contractor has reviewed the RFP, specification, and all identified references noting that, the intent of this work item appears to be for out of home port (San Diego) bidders.

Is this work item to be priced only by OUT of homeport (San Diego) Bidders and to be accomplished only if the contract is awarded outside of San Diego?

Equipment listed in 1.3 does not define water tight hatch that’s going to be overhauled.

QUESTION; It is the intention of this paragraph to remove/reinstall the existing cover plates of each one of the ablative pad structures and replace the ablative pads inside? or is the intention to replace the entire ablative pad structures and the ablative pads?

The Contractor expects that we will continue to receive Amendments, Errata, and possible Addendums on all RFPs, further stressing the schedule for this proposal.

Question:

In order to depressurize the planning schedule and afford all contractors ample time to prepare/submit accurate proposals, and to allow for adequate time for subcontractor/vendor solicitations/evaluations/selections, request that the proposal due date be extended from 16 May 2019 at 3:00 pm, local time, Washington DC to 30 May 2019 at 3:00 pm, local time, Washington DC. A 14-day proposal due date extension, or roughly ~11 additional planning days.

Please extend the bid due date by 3 weeks after all GFI is received.

1.) Due to the references being incorrect the GFM listed in the spec does not match the material listed in the Tech manuals.

2.) Lakeshore/Vest Davit are listed as the OEM on the Tech manual, however neither of these are the OEM. The OEM is Nick's Hydraulics and they have been out of business since July of 1998.

Contractor has competed numerous availabilities of vessels homeported in San Diego and this is the first time a NAVSEA tow has been incorporated on a vessel that is self propelled into the specification.

Page 150 of the solicitation section b) The IPD applicable to the USS CHOSIN CG 65 must be included in all offers and is calculated using foreseeable costs for fuel, towing and pilot charges, and travel to the contractor’s facility by applicable Government personnel. The following chart provides the values to be included in all offerors’ price proposals to determine the offeror’s total evaluated price.

Question #1 - As this item is designated as an option item, is it the intent for the Government to use one of MSC's towing/salvage tugs to accomplish the tow and if they cannot accommodate the schedule have the contractor provide commercial towing services?

Contractor believes that by having the IPD stated within the solicitation as well as pricing the option item for the tow evaluated together essentially doubles the IPD for this vessel and gives San Diego contractors an unfair advantage prior to bidding any other work within the specification.

Question #2 - If the vessel has a propulsion system, why is it necessary to accomplish towing the vessel rather then have the vessel come under its own power?

Question #3 - Why does the vessel need to be towed both ways?

Towing Service Long Range is for contractors outside of San Diego area. Attachment J-4 has been updated in Amendment 0004 to note certain WIs that are to be priced by out of homeport bidders only.

Answer #1 - The MSC is required to provide long range towing services for towing outside of the San Diego area.

Answer #2 - The vessel does not currently have engines installed, thus the requirement of long range towing service to areas outside san Diego area.

Answer #3 - This requirement may be necessary.

NA USS CHOSIN specification index The specification index for the USS CHOSIN states FY-18 STANDARD ITEMS APPLICABLE TO THIS JOB ORDER WITHOUT FURTHER REFERENCE for both Category I & II.

Please extend the bid due date by 3 weeks to allow time to process new information as well as missing information (that will also need to be processed by contractor, subcontractors and material vendors).

Please advise as soon as possible.

original location".

Contractor notes Fuel Depot Point Loma does not allow contractor tugs to enter and tow their barge.

Contractor notes this is an Option specification that appears to be for bidders outside the vessels home Port of San Diego, Ca.

Contractor notes that the correct NAVSEA Standard Items FY19 Change 2, 009-32 requirements are Table One, Line 8 or 9.

Contractor notes reference 2.2 "S9073-A2-HBK-010 Rev 1, Resilient Mount Handbook" is not applicable to accomplishment to fill each compressor oil reservoir and that reference 2.5 "S6220-DR-OMI-010 Rev 3, Technical Manual Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Repair Instructions" is the actual applicable document for these requirements.

Contractor has competed numerous availabilities of vessels homeported in San Diego and this is the first time a NAVSEA tow has been incorporated on a vessel that is self propelled into the specification.

Page 150 of the solicitation section b) The IPD applicable to the USS CHOSIN CG 65 must be included in all offers and is calculated using foreseeable costs for fuel, towing and pilot charges, and travel to the contractor’s facility by applicable Government personnel. The following chart provides the values to be included in all offerors’ price proposals to determine the offeror’s total evaluated price.

Question #1 - As this item is designated as an option item, is it the intent for the Government to use one of MSC's towing/salvage tugs to accomplish the tow and if they cannot accommodate the schedule have the contractor provide commercial towing services?

Contractor believes that by having the IPD stated within the solicitation as well as pricing the option item for the tow evaluated together essentially doubles the IPD for this vessel and gives San Diego contractors an unfair advantage prior to bidding any other work within the specification.

Question #2 - If the vessel has a propulsion system, why is it necessary to accomplish towing the vessel rather then have the vessel come under its own power?

Question #3 - Why does the vessel need to be towed both ways?

Towing Service Long Range is for contractors outside of San Diego area. Attachment J-4 has been updated in Amendment 0004 to note certain WIs that are to be priced by out of homeport bidders only.

Answer #1 - The MSC is required to provide long range towing services for towing outside of the San Diego area.

Answer #2 - The vessel does not currently have engines installed, thus the requirement of long range towing service to areas outside San Diego area.

Answer #3 - This requirement may be necessary.

NA USS CHOSIN specification index The specification index for the USS CHOSIN states FY-18 STANDARD ITEMS APPLICABLE TO THIS JOB ORDER WITHOUT FURTHER REFERENCE for both Category I & II.

Contractor requested a ship check on 4/9/19 and to date has not had a response from the Government.

Please consider the following:

1) Please make either the USS Cape St. George or the USS Chosin available for a ship check. The ship check is necessary to validate the scope and complexity as well identifying potential interferences for each associated work item.

2) Please extend the proposal due date of May 16th to June 16th. Please extend the bidder questions time frame to May 16th.

These extensions will be necessary for contractor to request and receive subcontractor quotes, review entire specification and references, submit questions, allow time to answer questions and contractor time to incorporate answers into our proposal.

2.5 RLAR 83539/CG65/P272, Replace Compt Deck Coverings

*Contractor believes that the intent of this paragraph applicable to the services identified in 3.7 through 3.10.2.

Paragraph 3.11.1 states, "Be installed not later than 5 business days prior to commencement of production start date"

*Contractor notes the AIT's production start date was not provided in the specification as written.

Paragraph 3.11.2 states, "Be provided until completion of inport testing. Earlier removal, if required, will be when directed by the SUPERVISOR"

*Contractor notes the AIT's completion and testing dates was not provided in the specification as written.

Question: Will the Government provide production start, completion and testing dates?

*Contractor believes that the intent of this paragraph applicable to the services identified in 3.9 through 3.11.

Paragraph 3.12.1 states, "Be installed not later than 5 business days prior to commencement of production start date"

*Contractor notes the AIT's production start date was not provided in the specification as written.

Paragraph 3.12.2 states, "Be provided until completion of inport testing. Earlier removal, if required, will be when directed by the SUPERVISOR"

*Contractor notes the AIT's completion and testing dates was not provided in the specification as written.

Question: Will the Government provide production start, completion and testing dates?

Note the response to this Pre-Proposal Information (PPI) Question is also applicable to the following listed (5) specifications and paragraphs,

*Contractor believes that the intent of this paragraph applicable to the services identified in 3.4 through 3.6.2.

Paragraph 3.7.1 states, "Be installed not later than 5 business days prior to commencement of production start date"

*Contractor notes the AIT's production start date was not provided in the specification as written.

Paragraph 3.7.2 states, "Be provided until completion of inport testing. Earlier removal, if required, will be when directed by the SUPERVISOR"

*Contractor notes the AIT's completion and testing dates was not provided in the specification as written.

Question: Will the Government provide production start, completion and testing dates?

*Contractor believes that the intent of this paragraph applicable to the services identified in 3.6 through 3.7.

Paragraph 3.8.1 states, "Be installed not later than 5 business days prior to commencement of production start date (See 4.1.1)"

*Contractor notes the AIT's production start date was not provided in the specification as written.

Paragraph 3.8.2 states, "Be provided until completion of inport testing. Earlier removal, if required, will be when directed by the SUPERVISOR"

*Contractor notes the AIT's completion and testing dates was not provided in the specification as written.

*Contractor believes that the intent of this paragraph applicable to the services identified in 3.6 through 3.11.1.

Paragraph 3.12.1 states, "Be installed not later than 14 business days after commencement of production start date (See 4.1.1)"

*Contractor notes the AIT's production start date was not provided in the specification as written.

Paragraph 3.12.2 states, "Be provided until completion of inport testing (See 4.1.4). Earlier removal, if required, will be when directed by the

SUPERVISOR"

*Contractor notes the AIT's completion and testing dates was not provided in the specification as written.

*Contractor believes that the intent of this paragraph applicable to the services identified in 3.3 through 3.5.1.

Paragraph 3.6.1 states, "Be installed not later than 5 business days prior to commencement of production start date"

*Contractor notes the AIT's production start date was not provided in the specification as written.

Paragraph 3.6.2 states, "Be provided until completion of inport testing. Earlier removal, if required, will be when directed by the SUPERVISOR"

*Contractor notes the AIT's completion and testing dates was not provided in the specification as written.

Question: Will the Government provide production start, completion and testing dates?

AIT has not provided a schedule start of work for this item. It is assumed that all work will start on avail start date. See Attachment J-3 and PERL for testing dates via Amendment 0003.

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