Questions_and_Answers__N0018918Q0241.docx

Questions and Answers – N0018918Q0241 Q1: I read the pre-solicitation for the above contract. It states, 3 boats and I have 4, the Honda BF225K3 is correct on page 44, however it says for a Honda F250B on page 54. On page 45 it says 32Ft Metal Shark, the current boats are 27FT Metal Shark. Request clarification please.

A1: NNSY currently has four boats assigned which are 27 Ft Metal Shark Harbor Security Boats. The correct engines are Honda BF225K3.

Q2: Paragraph 3.1.1.3 instructs the contractor to “Accomplish a visual inspection of the entire craft (below the waterline) of each weld and plate surface, extending from the upper boot top limits to the keel, and from the bow to the transom., for conditions of marked corrosion, erosion, evidence and extent of damage and structural defects, upon completion of the first coat of primer Submit a Condition Found Report (in hard copy and electronic copy) indicating the results of the requirements of 2.1.1.3, with sketches, listing the type, amount and location of defects, structural damage and deterioration, to the government appointed SUPERVISOR (COR), later than 48 Hrs. after completion.” There is no paragraph 2.1.1.3. Please clarify

A2: Paragraph in question is actually 3.1.1.4 NOT 3.1.1.3

Change to: “Submit a Condition Found Report (in hard copy and electronic copy) indicating the results of the inspection required in this section, with sketches, listing the type, amount and location of defects, structural damage and deterioration, to the government appointed SUPERVISOR (COR), later than 48 Hrs. after completion.”

Q3: Paragraph 3.2 references two (2) Wing Inflatable documents which appear to have nothing to do with the Freeboard, Inspect, Repair & Preserve. Please clarify.

A3: References deleted

Q4: Paragraph 3.2.1.4 instructs the contractor to “Submit a Condition Found Report (in hard copy and electronic copy) indicating the results of the requirements of 2.2.1.3 with sketches, listing the type, amount and location of defects, structural damage and deterioration, to the government appointed SUPERVISOR (COR), later than 48 Hrs. after completion.” There is no paragraph 2.2.1.3. Please clarify

A4: Change to: “Submit a Condition Found Report (in hard copy and electronic copy) indicating the results of the inspection required in this section with sketches, listing the type, amount and location of defects, structural damage and deterioration, to the government appointed SUPERVISOR (COR), later than 48 Hrs after completion.”

Q5: Paragraph 3.3.1.5 instructs the contractor to accomplish “Submit a Condition Found Report (in hard copy and electronic copy) indicating the results of the requirements of 2.3.1.4, with sketches, listing the type, amount and location of defects, structural damage and deterioration, to the government appointed SUPERVISOR (COR), later than 48 Hrs. after completion.” There is no paragraph 2.3.1.4. Please clarify

A5: Change to: “Submit a Condition Found Report (in hard copy and electronic copy) indicating the results of the inspection required in this section, with sketches, listing the type, amount and location of defects, structural damage and deterioration, to the government appointed SUPERVISOR (COR), later than 48 Hrs. after completion.”

Q6: Paragraph 3.3.1.6 instructs the contractor to accomplish “Repair or replace windows, window track, window screens, and associated window hardware, as identified in paragraph 2.3.1.5. There is no paragraph 2.3.1.5. Please clarify

A6: Change to: “Repair or replace windows, window track, window screens, and associated window hardware, as identified during inspection required in this section.”

Q7: Paragraph 3.3.1.16 instructs the contractor to accomplish “Replace with new vinyl stenciling recorded in paragraph 2.3.1.2. There is no paragraph 2.3.1.2. Please clarify

A7: Change to: “Replace with new vinyl stenciling recorded during the inspection required in this section.”

Q8: Paragraph 3.3.1.5 instructs the contractor to accomplish “Non-skid scheme shall be applied as identified in paragraph 2.3.1.11, or as identified by designated government representative, from side to side and from end to end.” There is no paragraph 2.3.1.11. Please clarify

A8: Paragraph in question is actually 3.4.1.9 NOT 3.3.1.5

Change to: “Non-skid scheme shall be applied during the inspection required in this section, or as identified by designated government representative, from side to side and from end to end.”

Q9: Paragraph 6.4.3 instructs the contractor to accomplish “Zinc Sacrificial Anode - (Inside Engine) Cylinder Sleeve Type- Inspect for Excessive Wear and Corrosion & Test for Continuity.

NOTE: Total of Ten (10). Three (3) on each side, in the cylinder block Jacket Water Passages under the exhaust manifolds. Renew if greater than 50% eroded. Two (2) inside the Jacket Water Passages of each Exhaust Manifold.”

This is an unbiddable specification, how would the contractor know for bidding purposes if the zincs need to be replaced or not and how to price that? Please clarify.

A9: Deleted: “Inspect for Excessive Wear and Corrosion & Test for Continuity” and “Renew if greater than 50% eroded.”

Insert: “- (Inside Engine) Cylinder Sleeve Type. Remove and Renew.

Q10: Paragraph 7.1.9 instructs the contractor “Heat Exchanger - Clean & Inspect Zinc Sacrificial Anode for Erosion/Deterioration & Test for Continuity. Open Heat Exchanger End Caps and Clean-Out Debris. NOTE: Do not allow water to spill into the generator housing. Remove & Renew anode, if greater than 50% Eroded/Deteriorated.”

This is an unbiddable specification, how would the contractor know for bidding purposes if the zincs need to be replaced or not and how to price that. Please clarify?

A10: Deleted: “Clean & Inspect” Deleted: “for Erosion/Deterioration & Test for Continuity” Deleted: “if greater than 50% Eroded/Deteriorated.”

Insert: “Remove & Renew Zinc Sacrificial Anode”

Q11: Paragraph 8.1.1 instructs the contractor to accomplish “Transportation of the boats for service is the contractor’s responsibility; including loading/unloading the boat on the government provided trailer, over the road transportation to/from their facility. NOTE: The government will not be charged for delays due to contractor vehicle breakdown.” If there are delays due to government related issues how will the contractor be compensated for those delays?

A11: Any delays will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(f).

Q12: Paragraph 8.1.2 instructs the contractor to accomplish “The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary vehicle permits, Department of Transportation (DOT) Permits, passes, stickers and proper ID cards for all contractor employees working on-site at the Base. Access to piers may require additional inspections and passes. NOTE: Government will not be charged for delays due to failure to obtain proper Base ID in advance.” If there are delays due to government related issues how will the contractor be compensated for those delays?

A12: See A11.

Q13: Paragraph 8.1 instructs the contractor to accomplish “Transportation - Shall be performed as requested by the COR:” Will this item be used for each time the COR request maintenance, emergent repairs or any other time the COR needs a boat to be worked on? Please clarify A13: Deleted: 8.1 Transportation - Shall be performed as requested by the COR