Bidder Question Nos. 81 - 101.pdf

Solicitation #: N00024‐20‐R‐4401 USS LAKE ERIE (CG 70) SRA NAVSEA POC: Dan Magrino, daniel.magrino@navy.mil, (202) 781‐3544

Jackie Black, jacqueline.black@navy.mil, (202) 781‐1088

Master # Question Area Para # Date Received Contractor Question Government Response

81 J‐1, WI No. 980‐90‐014 3.3, 3.4, 3.13 8‐Apr‐20

NAVSEA Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), Volume VII, Chapter 4, Appendix E, FY19. Section IV, paragraph A, 1, a states, “…A Category II SI, when applicable, shall be invoked in each Work Item.” Section IV, paragraph G states, “Utilization of Standard Phraseology for invoking Category II Standard Items (Section A of Annex B) is mandatory. Standard Phraseology in Sections B through G of Annex B shall be utilized when applicable.”

Section V, paragraph D states, “Each Work Item must clearly define the work requirements and be as self‐contained as possible to enable the user to understand the requirements without having to research a myriad of reference data. The Work Item requirements must include the minimum specific tests and inspections that must be accomplished by the contractor to ensure that the desired quality is achieved.” Excerpt from Section A of Annex B (this listing is not all encompassing): 009‐86 Recovery and Turn‐In of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS); accomplish. Note: Invoke when working on Fluorocarbon or Halon containing systems. NAVSEA Standard Item FY21, Category I, 009‐23 “Interference; remove and install” Paragraph 3.1 states, “Do not remove components from the following systems as interferences, except when the scope of work requires repairs to components of these systems or when specified in the Work Item:” Paragraph 4.1 states, “An interference is any part of a ship, whether installed or portable, that must be moved or disturbed in the accomplishment of work specified in the Job Order.” Although 009‐23 is fairly all encompassing and has various paragraphs which identify Category II Standard Items. IAW Section IV, paragraph A, 1, a, of the JFMM, Appendix E – all Category II Standard Items shall be invoked in the affected work item. Work Item 980‐90‐014, “ShipAlt 00413.01K, 00413.02K, Convert CFC‐114 Chill Water (CW) Air Conditioning (AC) Plants, Alteration Installation Team (AIT) Support Service; provide (OPTION ITEM)”: (A) Contractor notes that the title of this specification and the equipment identified 3.3 and 3.4 and the requirements identified 3.13 implies NSI 009‐86 Category II, should be invoked however are identified within this specification or the entire Attachment J‐1 Specification Package TPPC‐CG70‐SWRMC21‐CN01 (including Errata 1).

(B) Paragraph 3.3 states, “Remove the following equipment from the ship and load on to the conveyance provided by the AIT, when directed by the SUPERVISOR” and 3.4 states, “Install the following equipment from the conveyance provided by the AIT and set on each foundation on the ship, when directed by the SUPERVISOR” and that there is no Rigging & Routing reference provided. (C) Paragraph 3.21 states, “Clear equipment rigging route to include soft patches in AMR #1 and JP5 Pump room IAW Standard Item 009‐05” and that there is no list of bolted access or space arrangement drawing references provided for the affected Rigging Route. (D) Contractor notes that there are no NSI 009‐32, Cleaning and Painting Requirements; accomplish or 009‐11, Insulation and Lagging; accomplish Category II, requirement identified within this specification as written.

Contractor’s Question: (A) Can the Customer provided clarification as to why NSI 009‐86 Cat II, Recovery and Turn‐In of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS); accomplish are not identified and if the AIT or the Contractor is covering this requirement and will an Errata be issued revising this specification? (B) Can the Customer provided Rigging & Routing references for clarification of paragraphs 3.3 & 3.4 and will an Errata be issued revising this specification? (C) Can the Customer provided a list of bolted access and space arrangement drawing references of the locations affected by the Rigging Route for clarification of paragraph 3.21 and will an Errata be issued revising this specification? (D) Can the Customer confirm that the AIT will cover any and all of their own NSI 009‐32, Cleaning and Painting Requirements; accomplish or 009‐11, Insulation and Lagging; accomplish Category II requirement?

(A) The contractor is required to comply with 009‐86. Master response #76 provides clarification.

(B) Bidders are encouraged to ship check locations listed in 1.2 in order to determine routing of equipment listed in 3.3 and 3.4.

(C.) Bidders are encouraged to ship check locations listed 3.21.

(D) Contractors shall accomplish all 009‐11 and 009‐32 requirements of the contract.

J‐3, J‐9

N/A 8‐Apr‐20

Attachment J‐3 Execution Milestones and Key Event Dates w/PERL: The Planning Event Readiness List (PERL) indicate there are Three (3) work items Production Complete (P) at 25 % Conference, Thirty‐two (32) work items Production Complete (P) at 50 % Conference, Three (3) work items Production Complete (P) at 75 % Conference and Ninety‐nine (99) work items that Production Complete ( P )/Certification Complete ( C ) under AIT Compartment Turn‐over. Contractor notes that there was no AIT Compartment Turn‐over list provided. Attachment J‐9 Compartment Close‐out List: The list indicating all work item numbers with associated Key event and Milestones. Contractor has noticed the disparity between the PERL and the Compartment Close‐out List on all work items… One example is work item 120‐11‐002 (Anchor Windlass and Capstan Control Station Bulwark; Repair). The PERL indicated the Key Event and milestones for this work item at 75% Conference while the Compartment Close‐out List for this work item indicated the Key event and milestones at Dock Trials. Contractor’s Question: (A) Can the Customer provide clarification regarding the disparities between the PERL and the J‐9 Compartment Close‐out list and confirm what work items milestones are intended for the 25%, 50% and 75 % conferences? (B) Will the customer provide the AIT Compartment Turn‐over list and dates along with an updated PERL?

(A) The J‐3 contains both CTR and AIT work showing interim steps to meet production and certification milestone. The J‐9 shows milestones where turnover must be completed.

(B) AIT compartment turn‐over list will be developed after receipt of IPS post contract award.

83 J‐1, WI No. 631‐13‐009 3.1 15‐Apr‐20

WI 631‐13‐009. Please delete the 009‐90 requirement of 3.1 or provide amplifying information including name, email, and phone number of a reliable/responsive point of contact of a known good source.

009‐90 requirement is valid. For amplifying information please contact:

POC: Wendell Teets Email: wendell.teets@navy.mil Phone number: (619) 556‐5724

84 J‐1, WI No. 123‐10‐001 N/A 15‐Apr‐20 For WI 123‐10‐001, please provide electronic copy of Damage Control Plates (DC Plates) and Damage Control Book for USS LAKE ERIE CG‐70.

The Government will not provide DC Plates and Damage Control Books.

85 J‐1, WI No. 256‐61‐001 3.3 ‐ 3.3.1 15‐Apr‐20

WI 526‐80‐001 Low Pressure Air Compressor (LPAC) Number One Seawater Piping; install. Paragraph 3.3, directs the KTR to “Remove existing and install new 6 linear feet of 3 Inch carbon steel piping downstream from valve (SW55) to include outboard flange downstream and to include and up to overboard hull penetration, in accordance with 2.2, using 2.3 for guidance.” Is it the government’s intention reuse the existing waster piece?

Government notes incorrect WI reference in question, 526‐80‐001 is a different work item. Per paragraph 3.3 of WI 256‐61‐001 the Contractor is to "remove existing and install new...up to overboard hull penetration…" This includes the "waster" sleeve or sleeve shell identified in 3.3.1.

86 J‐1, WI No. 512‐11‐004 3.6 16‐Apr‐20

Work Item 512‐11‐004, Fan Room Preserve; accomplish . Paragraph 3.6 states, “Accomplish the requirements of 009‐36 of 2.1 for the controller listed in 1.3.1.1, using 2.8 for guidance”. Contractor notes that reference 2.8, S6263‐AC‐MMA‐010 Rev 2, CG 47 Class Individual Controllers was not received in the initial download of the Attachment J‐2 Work Item Plans, Drawings and Other References from the Customer. Contractor’s Question: Can the Customer provide reference 2.8, S6263‐AC‐MMA‐010 Rev 2, CG 47 Class Individual Controllers to all bidders?

Reference is restricted. Refer to Master Q# 18 for access.

87 J‐1, WI No. 752‐80‐001 2.3 16‐Apr‐20

Work Item 752‐80‐001 REF 2.3 – 752‐8627874 The Contractor is having a difficult time locating piece #1 (Programmable Logic Controller, Part # P1USU00050‐0001) and Piece #2 (Human Machine Interface, Part # P1USU0005‐0002) of Reference 2.3. Please provide additional information / new part numbers or supply this material as GFM.

Material will not be provided as GFM. For additional information please contact:

POC: Nick DeLuca Email: nicholas.s.deluca@navy.mil Phone number: (267)‐408‐8639

88 J‐1, WI No. 153‐11‐001 2.4 17‐Apr‐20

ITEM 153‐11‐00. Paragraph 3.4 states “Accomplish the requirements of 009‐32 of 2.1, including Table 2, Line 45, Columns A, B, and E, for application of nonskid and paint, on deck plating replaced in 3.2.3. There is no 3.2.3 please revise spec and provide correct paragraph

Typo in 3.4 corrected 3.2.3 to 3.1.2. Additional typo in 3.3 corrected 3.2.2 to 3.1.2. Errata No. 5 provides clarification.

89 J‐1, WI No. 168‐12‐001 3.3 17‐Apr‐20

Item 168‐12‐001 paragraph 3.3 states, “Accomplish the requirements of 009‐32 of 2.1, including Table 2, Line 36, ...” This paragraph requires primer to be applied by fluidized bed method. Currently there is no known provider in the local area for this process except for the Southwest Regional Maintenance Corrosion Control Shop (619‐556‐5588). The alternative is to send to a supplier in Canada (Automatic Coating Limited) at a higher cost and schedule duration with the additional burden of ITAR requirements

Multiple companies on the west coast are capable of meeting the requirements of 009‐32, Table 2, Line 36. The bidders are encouraged to communicate with their local industry partners.

90 J‐1, WI No. 623‐10‐001 1.3.9 17‐Apr‐20

Work Item 623‐10‐001, Vertical Ladder and Climber Safety Rail; replace. Paragraph 1.3.9 material identified states, “Quantity (8 EA), Safety Rail with Guide, CRES, Type 316, 21 Feet Long, 804‐4563125, Part No: 526‐103‐001 or Equal, FN: One of 2.5”. Paragraph 1.3.10.1 material identified states, “Quantity (One EA), Safety Rail with Guide, CRES, Type 316, 21 Feet Long, 804‐4563125, Part No: 526‐103‐001 or Equal, FN: 46 of 2.5”.

Contractor notes that the Part No: 526‐103‐001 is for Safety Rail with Guide, CRES, Type 304, and not CRES, Type 316 as described with in 1.3.9 and

1.3.10.1 of the specification. Contractor’s Question: Can the Customer provide clarification regarding intent of material identified 1.3.9 and

1.3.10.1 is to procure and install Safety Rail with Guide, CRES, Type 304, IAW Part No: 526‐103‐001 or is it IAW CRES, Type 316, as described and if so will the correct Part No. be provided along with an Errata revising the specification?

Material in 1.3.9 and 1.3.10.1 identifies the requirement for Type

316. In the remarks sections of the drawing 804‐4563125 type 316 can be replaced with the part no. 526‐103‐001 provided.

91 J‐1, WI No. 463‐53‐001 3.2 17‐Apr‐20

463‐53‐001 Sonar Cooling Skid; preserve. Paragraph 3.2 directs the KTR to “Remove each equipment listed in 1.3.1 through 1.3.4 and located 1.2, including each gage line to the cooling skid, using 2.2 through 2.5 for guidance. Matchmark, identify, and retain hardware for reuse. KTR notes Para

1.3.1 is the complete cooling skid. Is it the government intention to remove the entire cooling skid or is it the government intention to remove the equipment listed in 1.3.1.1 through 1.3.4 vice 1.3.1 through 1.3.4?

It is not the intention of the Government to remove the entire skid.

The Contractor is to remove parts identied in 1.3.1 through 1.3.4 and follow the requirements as outlined in paragraph 3.2 and associated subparagraphs.

92 J‐1, WI No. 150‐90‐008 2.2 17‐Apr‐20 Work Item 150‐90‐008. Reference 2.2 153‐8798984, shipAlt CG47‐83503.03K was not provided with the estimating package. Contractor’s Question: Please provide reference 2.2

Reference provided on disk. No action required.

93 J‐1, WI No. 120‐11‐002 3.1.1 19‐Apr‐20

WI 120‐11‐002, para 3.1.1 tasks KTR to remove existing and install new stiffener listed in 1.3 (12LF of stiffener in sheet 15, plan 3‐G, find number 8) For estimating purposes, please provide correct sheet number… If referencing Microfilm Sheet 15 find number 8 that is 20.4# plate. Please provide

Microfilm Sheet 15 find number 8 that is 20.4# plate is correct.

94 J‐1, WI No. 623‐10‐001 3.1 21‐Apr‐20

Work Item 623-10-001. Paragraph 3.1 Remove existing and install new each vertical ladder and climber safety rail listed in 1.3 and located in 1.2, in accordance with 2.2 through 2.7. Contractor notes vertical ladder called out in para 1.3.10, PN-EJ41106, IAW page 172 of Ref 2.4 is incorrect. Vendor states correct PN is EJ141102. Can the Customer provide clarification or concur that the correct Part Number is EJ141102 ………

The part number provided is recognized by the Navy. If another part number is available that meets the requirements, the Contractor shall notify the Government through the Conditions Found Report process.

95 J‐1, wi No. 437‐21‐001 3.5.1 22‐Apr‐20

Work Item 437-21-001. Paragraph 3.5.1 Accomplish dry tank calibration in accordance with Chapter 6-7 of 2.2. And Paragraph 3.5.2 Accomplish liquid in tank calibration in accordance with Chapter 6-8 of 2.2. Contractor notes correct reference should be paragraph 2.3 0965-LP-109-1010 Rev-

4. Contractor also requires Tank Capacity Curves to accomplish the dry calibration. (A) Will the Customer issue an errata and provide the correct reference to use for paragraph’s 3.5.1 and 3.5.2? (B) Will the customer provide the Tank Capacity Curves?

(A) Paragraph 3.5.1 aligns to correct references. Errata #5 provides clarification.

(B) No Tank Capacity Curves will be provided, the bidders are encouraged to ship check.

96 J‐1, WI No. 438‐90‐002 2.31 22‐Apr‐20

Work Item 438‐90‐002. Paragraph 2.31, 4720‐CG70‐FY21 Rev‐8 Ship Alteration Material Summary (4720/3). Contractor notes the customer provided 4720‐CG71‐FY21 Rev‐8 Ship Alteration Material Summary (4720/3). Will the Customer provide the correct Ref for paragraph 2.31, 4720‐ CG70‐FY21 Rev‐8?

Paragraph 2.31 updated to reflect CG71. Errata #5 provides clarification.

97 J‐1, WI No. 343‐12‐001 3.6 24‐Apr‐20

Work item 343‐12‐001. Paragraph 3.6 states “Install equipment listed in 1.3.1.1 through 1.3.1.8 and 1.3.2.1 through 1.3.2.7 IAW 2.2 through 2.6.”

Can customer please provide clarification if equipment in 1.3 to be procure and installed new or reuse existing?

Paragraph 3.3 states: "Accomplish repair of the equipment located in 1.3 and located in 1.2 using 2.2 through 2.6…" Contractor shall accomplish the requirements of 3.6.

98 J‐1, WI No. 752‐80‐001 2.3 24‐Apr‐20

Work item 752‐80‐001. Ref 2.3 DRW 8627874, contains conflicting quantity requirements. KTR notes that several Item numbers contain a quantity in the SOURCE column that is different than the QTY REQD column. EX— Item No. 56 HEADSET, SOUND POWERED CHESTSET: [QTY REQD] “3”;

[SOURCE] : “84IAF.” Please provide clarification if KTR is to follow [QTY REQD] column or [SOURCE] column to accomplish this drawing.

Bidders are required to purchase number of items as stated in QTY REQD column.

99 J‐1, WI No. 623‐10‐001 1.3.10 24‐Apr‐20

Work item 623‐10‐001. Contractor has reviewed the drawings and the entire operation and maintenance manual that was referenced for the sliding pad eye ladder listed in 1.3.10. None of the documents reference the type of ladder that’s used, nor do they show clear dimensions. KTR has contacted Entwistle, the padeye manufacturer, but they have not responded with any info. The NAVSEA drawing states that it should be GRP, but the manual doesn’t confirm the material or if it’s constructed to the std NAVSEA GRP drawing. Requesting confirmation of dimensions and material type of this ladder.

Reference 2.2 provides list of all ladders. Reference 2.3 provides list of GRP ladders. The bidders shall use drawing 623‐6013640 from Reference 2.2. to determine ladder dimensions and material type.

100 J‐1, WI No. 637‐11‐001 3.1.1 24‐Apr‐20

WI 637‐11‐001. Para 3.1 states “Remove each existing overhead sheathing panel and each support panel assembly located in 1.2, listed in 1.3, using 2.2 through 2.4 for guidance.” Para 3.1.1 states “Retain existing horizontal gridwork in the space located in 1.2.” Para 1.3 provides material to fabricate gridwork IAW para 3.3 and 3.4. Is it the intent of this work item to retain the gridwork IAW para 3.1.1 or remove and install new gridwork IAW para 3.3 and 3.4? Please advise.

The intent of Paragraph 3.1.1 is to retain the existing gridwork.

Paragraph 3.2 requires a visual inspection and reporting.

Paragraphs 3.3 and 3.4 require fabrication and installation of new gridwork based on inspections accomplished in paragraph 3.2.

Paragraph 1.3 provides material requirements to complete the work item.

101 J‐1, WI No. 634‐11‐001 3.3.1 24‐Apr‐20

Work Item 634-11-001. Ktr is tasked to accomplish para “3.3 Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1, including Table 3, Line 5, Columns A, B, D, E and G for each space located in 1.2.1 through 1.2.15.” Ktr notes Para 3.1.1 states “Accomplish the requirements of 009-26 of 2.1, including Attachment A for each space listed in 1.2.1 through 1.2.3 and 1.2.5 through 1.2.12.” Is Ktr to surface prep, prime, and paint CG Locker (1.2.4, 1.2.13, 1.2.14, 1.2.15) decks only? Specification do not direct Ktr to install a deck covering system in those spaces. Please advise.

There is no Paragraph 3.3 in WI 634‐11‐001.