Bidder Questions Nos. 31 - 38.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

J‐1, WI No. 980‐90‐

3.15 7‐Apr‐20

WI ShipAlt and OrdAlt CG47‐79719K, AN/SRQ‐4 Full Rate Production and Switch Board (SWBD) to Support AN/SRQ‐4 KU Band, Alteration Installation Team (AIT) Support Services; provide (OPTION ITEM) Para 3.15 states “provide 12 each lifts and 5 each shifts for man‐aloft requirements.” Q(A): Please define if the 12 each lift is a crane lift or a forklift lift. Q(B): Please define what 5 each shifts for man‐aloft requirements is.

(A) Lifts are defined as crane lifts. (B) The man‐aloft requirements are a total of 12 separate crane lifts occuring over the course of five (5) different shifts.

J‐1, WI No. 512‐11‐

3.1 8‐Apr‐20

Work Item 512‐11‐001, Toxic Gas Damper Ventilation; replace. Paragraph 3.3 states, “Accomplish repairs to the equipment listed in 1.3, based on the results of 3.2 using material in 5.1, as designated by the SUPERVISOR, in accordance with 2.2 and 2.5”. Contractor notes that the materials provided as 5.1 Items 1 & 2 are (2) each “GFM” Toxic Gas Damper and are not repair parts and it is assumed that these are either new or refurbished units. Contractor notes that materials listed in 3.3.1 are only required if the Customers expectation is to refurbish the existing equipment listed in 1.3. Contractor notes that other than the title of the specification the Customer does not provide direction to install the (2) each “GFM” Toxic Gas Damper provided in 5.1 Items 1 & 2. Contractor’s Question: Can the Customer provide clarification regarding the above listed disparities and the intent of paragraphs 3.3 and 3.3.1 and the disposition of the (2) each “GFM” Toxic Gas Damper provided in 5.1 Items 1 & 2 and will an Errata specification be issued?

The contractor is required to use material listed in paragraph 5.1 per paragraph 3.3 in order to accomplish the requirements outlined in 3.3.1. No errata will be issued.

J‐1, WI No. 992‐10‐

8‐Apr‐20

Work Item 992‐11‐010, “Fuel Assistance and Towboat Service for Fuel Barge; accomplish (OPTION ITEM)” (A) Paragraph 3.1 states, “Allow 4 working days (96 hours) for the Government to refuel the ship”. Contractor notes that IAW paragraph 283 (b) of NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO INSTRUCTION 5450.8Q dated 27 APR 2012 that states, “To minimize the risk of inport spills, when refueling by YON, ships will receive no more than 50 percent of maximum capacity to support initial light‐off, testing of main propulsion equipment, and will utilize initial underway to refuel to capacity at sea” and “YON will not remain alongside overnight during refueling or defueling operations” indicating that bidders in the Port of San Diego CA. should quote up to 4 each Fuel Barge movements to and from Contractors Facility… However, Contractor also notes that a typical YON has a 275K gallon max capacity (95%) and an average pumping rate of 2,000 GPM making 4 working day to fill the vessel to 50 percent of maximum capacity appear excessive. (B) Paragraph 3.2 states, “Furnish pilot, towing bridle and towboat service and tow one each fuel barge, and one each compensating water recovery barge, 300,000 gallons of fuel, from Authorized Fuel Depot, to the contractor's plant, adjacent to the ship. Upon completion of fueling and when directed by the SUPERVISOR, return the fuel barges to their original location”. Contractor notes IAW paragraph 4.2 that states, “The fuel depot in San Diego does not allow contractor supplied barges to enter or tow their barges. Ship force to arrange fuel barge and towing services” and that bidders in the Port of San Diego CA. are not required to quote paragraph 3.2. (C) Paragraph 3.2.1 states, “Accomplish refueling of ship when directed by the SUPERVISOR. Provide hoses, connections and fittings. See Note 4.3”.

Contractor notes IAW paragraph 4.3 that states, “Hoses, connections and fittings required if work is not accomplish in home port of San Diego” and that bidders in the Port of San Diego CA. are not required to quote paragraph 3.2.1. (D) Paragraph 3.3 states, “Maintain each fuel barge in a seaworthy condition during the towing operation”.

Contractor notes IAW paragraph 4.2 that states, “The fuel depot in San Diego does not allow contractor supplied barges to enter or tow their barges. Ship force to arrange fuel barge and towing services” and that bidders in the Port of San Diego CA. are not required to quote paragraph 3.3. Contractor’s Question: (A) Can the Customer provide clarification regarding 3.1 as to the number of working days bidders in the Port of San Diego CA. are expected to quote the refuel the vessel to 50 percent of maximum capacity and will an Errata be issued revising this specification? (B) Can the Customer provide clarification regarding if bidders in the Port of San Diego CA. are expected to quote paragraphs 3.2, 3.2.1 and 3.3 and will an Errata be issued revising this specification?

(A) The offerors are encouraged to ship check the vessel to confirm liquid load and capacity for all tanks and refer to associated drawings in Attachment J‐2. No errata will be issued.

(B) The offeror is required to quote the work item in its entirety.

34 RFP, Section B N/A 8‐Apr‐20

RFP, Section B ‐ Supplies or Services and Prices: NOTE E: SPECIAL AGREEMENT FOR CHANGES WITH A PRICE OF $25,000 OR LESS, Item 1 states, “To make administration of small dollar value growth more efficient and less costly, both parties (Government and Contractor) agree to a pre‐priced value for individual growth items with an estimated price of $25,000 or less. The Contract will include a firm fixed price for growth valued at $25,000.00 or less. Zero‐dollar changes and administrative contract changes (for example, drawing revision change where no additional work is required) shall not be executed using the Small Dollar Value Growth procedures, but will follow the change process”. Contractor’s Question: In NOTE E, will the Government clearly identify changes in drawings when they have determined that "no additional work is required"?

A drawing revision change where no addiitonal work is reuiqred is being provided as an example of an admininstrative change which will follow the change process. In the event a change requires growth (which has an estimated price of $25,000 or less), resolution will follow the Small Dollar Value Growth procedures.

The Govnerment will not respond to requests for blanket assertions regarding drawing revisions.

J‐1, WI No. 582‐11‐

3.2 10‐Apr‐20

Work Item 582‐11‐001, Port Capstan; overhaul: Paragraph 3.2 states, “Accomplish a Class "B" overhaul of the equipment listed in 1.3 and located in 1.2 in accordance with 2.4, using 2.2 and 2.3 for guidance”. Contractor notes upon contacting the OEM Lake Shore has stated that reference 2.4 should be S9581‐AS‐MMO‐019 is the tech manual for CG anchor windlass and not S9581‐A8‐TRS‐010 that is the tech repair standards manual for the DDG 51 class anchor windlass. Contractor’s Question: Can the Customer provide clarification as to the disparity between the Tech Manual identified in 2.4 and the OEM stated correct Tech Manual and will an Errata be issued revising the specification?

The correct reference is contained in Attachment J‐2. Please refer to Attachment J‐1 for reference listing. No errata will be issued.

J‐1, WI No. 150‐11‐

3.1, 3.2 10‐Apr‐20

Work Item 150‐11‐004, “01 Level Superstructure Bulkhead; repair.” Paragraph 3.1 states, “Power Tool clean the metal surfaces to the requirements of SSPC‐SP‐11”.

Contractor notes that this paragraph does not identify a location or total of square feet to Power Tool clean the metal surfaces to the requirements of SSPC‐SP‐11.

Paragraph 3.2 states, “Accomplish the requirement of 009‐12 of 2.1 for Ultrasonic Testing (Thickness Readings) of the watertight long bulkhead”. Contractor notes that this paragraph does not identify the quantity of Ultrasonic Testing (Thickness Readings) required to be provided. Contractor’s Question: Can the Customer provide clarification as to the disparities identified regarding paragraph 3.1 and 3.2 and will an Errata be issued revising the specification?

The contractor shall accomplish the requirements of 3.1, at each o 20 locations designated by the SUPERVISOR as stated in 3.2, using the references listed at locations identified.

J‐1, WI No. 150‐11‐

3.1, 3.2 10‐Apr‐20

Work Item 150‐11‐005, Superstructure Bulkhead; repair. Paragraph 3.1 states, “Power Tool clean the metal surfaces of the bulkhead to the requirements of SSPC‐SP‐11 located in 1.2”. Contractor notes that this paragraph 1.2.1 reference a single frame (300) and location 1.2.2 Uptake Trunk No.2, (01‐300‐1‐T) however it does not provide a total of square feet to Power Tool clean the metal surfaces to the requirements of SSPC‐SP‐11 at either of these locations. Paragraph 3.2 states, “Accomplish the requirements of 009‐12 of 2.1, including Table 2 Line 9 for Ultrasonic Testing (Thickness Readings) of the bulkhead located in 1.2 at 20 locations, as designated by the SUPERVISOR”. Contractor note that until the specific locations are identified by the SUPERVISOR contractor will be unable to provide an accurate cost in their proposal associate with NSI 009‐23, Category I, Interference; remove and install. Contractor’s Question: Can the Customer provide clarification as to the disparities identified regarding paragraph 3.1 and can bidders assume an equitable adjustment for NSI 009‐23 once the SUPERVISOR identifies the specific 20 location associate with paragraph

3.2 and will an Errata be issued revising the specification?

The contractor shall accomplish the requirements of 3.1, at each o 20 each locations designated by the SUPERVISOR as stated in 3.2, using the references listed at locations identified.

J‐1, WI No. 150‐11‐

3.1, 3.2 10‐Apr‐20

Work Item 150‐11‐006, Superstructure Bulkhead; repair. Paragraph 3.1 states, “Power Tool clean the metal surfaces of the bulkhead to the requirements of SSPC‐SP‐11 located in 1.2.1”. Contractor notes that this paragraph 1.2.1 Fueling Station Number 4 Locker (01‐174‐2‐A) and location 1.2.2 Computer Central (01‐138‐0‐C) however it does not provide a total of square feet to Power Tool clean the metal surfaces to the requirements of SSPC‐SP‐11 at either of these locations. Paragraph 3.2 states, “Accomplish the requirements of 009‐12 of 2.1, including Table 2 Line 9 for Ultrasonic Testing (Thickness Readings) of the bulkhead located in 1.2 at 20 locations, as designated by the SUPERVISOR”. Contractor note that until the specific locations are identified by the SUPERVISOR contractor will be unable to provide an accurate cost in their proposal associate with NSI 009‐23, Category I, Interference; remove and install. Contractor’s Question: Can the Customer provide clarification as to the disparities identified regarding paragraph 3.1 and can bidders assume an equitable adjustment for NSI 009‐23 once the SUPERVISOR identifies the specific 20 location associate with paragraph 3.2 and will an Errata be issued revising the specification?

The contractor shall accomplish the requirements of 3.1, at each o 20 each locations designated by the SUPERVISOR as stated in 3.2, using the references listed at locations identified.