Answers to Prospective Offeror Questions - Round Five Rev 3.pdf

Answers to Prospective Offeror Questions – Round Five

RFP N00167-25-R-1001 – IX-527 & IX-528 Barge Overhaul Services

Question 1: Work Item 31 does not state square footage for the scope of work. Can you please provide square footage for each Line Item, 31.3.2 thru 31.3.15.

Answer: Please refer to the latest RFP amendment (0004) that includes updates to Work Item 31 where an estimated percentage of coverage was provided. In addition, please refer to the drawings package in association with the updated requirements specification to determine square footage.

Question 2: Work Item 31 - are the Ceramic tiles (Sound dampening tiles), installed in tanks where coatings will take place, are the tiles to be removed and new tiles installed?

Answer: The ceramic tiles will need to be removed and reinstalled or replaced after preservation efforts. If the tiles are damaged in the removal process they will need to be replaced.

Question 3: Work Item 31 - If the tiles are suppose to be removed and reinstall, please provide material type and quantity.

Answer:

Lord Kinematics

Erie, PA USA

P/N DN-1019-5

Class-1

Question 4: Work Item 27 – PARA 27.3.4 Vent Louver Permanent Clousure, please identify quantity of Vent Louvers, location and dimension of louver. There is no drawing providing this information. During the ship check the vent on the ridge was pointed out to be sealed but how its writing its sound like there are louvers on bhds of the butler house to seal. Please clarify.

Answer: The louvers are ridge vent only and run the length of the ridge. The control mechanism is on one of the bulkheads. The Government does not currently have drawings available for this system.

Question 5: Work Item 3 – Who will disconnect the IX from its achored lines currently shackled to the barge, this includes work boats and line handler to disconnect (unshackle the lines).

Answer: The barge will be made available for tow from the SEAFAC pier. The Government will disconnect the barge from its permanent moor.

Question 6: Work Item 3 – who will reconnect the IX upon return, who will provide work boat and line handlers to reconnect?

Answer: The barge will be returned (towed) to the SEAFAC pier by the Contractor. The

Government will reconnect the barge to its permanent moor.

Question 7: Work Item 31 – Are the Bow and Stern Curtain going to be removed prior to the tow by Government and after return?

Answer: The Government does not currently intend to remove the bow and stern curtains prior to tow. Government does not currently believe this is necessary based on a towing assessment currently in progress and under review.

Question 8: Work Item 31 – Are the Port and Stbd Fenders going to be removed prior the post the tow by the Government?

Answer: The Government will remove the deep draft fenders prior to tow and reinstall upon return.

Question 9: Work Item 023 Suspension Winches and Winch Foundation:

Please provide information in 2 Suspension winches and Omni winches to be removed and inspected.

Answer: This work item was modified with the last update to the SOW. The winches will be removed and refurbished locally. The only action required by the Contractor is to inspect and refurbish the foundations and supporting structure of these winches. Please see the latest RFP amendment (0004) where the Work Item was updated.