ANSWERS_TO_RFC_QUESTIONS.docx

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: #1

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 107

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 3.0 & 4.0

TITLE: Replace Water Tight Doors and Scuttles.

QUESTION:

Per item 107, paragraph 3.0 calls out for a STBD Gear Locker L/H Frame with the dimensions 26” X 66.” Paragraph 4.0 (Government Furnished Material) lists a Boat Gear Locker L/H Frame with the dimensions 36” X 66.” Are these two separate gear lockers, or is 4.0 a typo?

ANSWER:

Yes, this is a typo. Paragraph 4.2.1 should read 26” X 66”.

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: #2

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 505

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0

TITLE: Replace/Reroute OW-WO and Sea Chest Vent Piping (T-ARS-13-001)

Could you please provide MSC Drawing No. 506-8495071, MMR Seachest Vent (FR 53) Piping Reroute and Installation? It was not included in your reference package. Thanks.

As requested, attached.

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: #3

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 109

TITLE: Steel Renewals

NAVSEA Drawing #5762660, Structural Assy 401 was not included in your references. Would you please provide it as soon as possible? Thanks.

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: #4

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 508

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2

TITLE: Hydraulic Steering Systems Repairs

Item 508 vaguely calls out for a marine hydraulic specialist to oversee all repairs. Can you please provide the make, model, manufacturer, etc. of the system, so I can figure out who would be the best person to contact? Thanks.

Yes it’s vague because we don’t know what’s causing the “MIGRATION” as stated in the work item.

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: #5

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 505

TITLE: Replace/Reroute OW-WO and Sea Chest Vent Piping

Please provide MSC No. 506-8495071, MMR Seachest Vent (FR 53) Piping Reroute and Installation. Also, please provide Drawing No. 506-5763025, PP ARR Air Escapes, OVFLS & S.T. MN DK FR 40-60 (ASSY 105). Neither drawing was provided in your reference package. Thanks.

Same as Q#1-Attached

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: #6

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 801

TITLE: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

“Cannot find any plans or details relating to the work that needs to be figured. Please clarify and detail the plan pages so we can figure.”

As requested, DWG 5763049 attached.

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: #7

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 401, 402, 403, 404, & 406

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ALL

TITLE: RADAR Preventative Maintenance, NAVIGAT X MK 1 Gyrocompass, GMDSS ABS re-certification, SVDR annual ABS re-certification, Bridge Navigation.

The above specs suggest NAVTECH MARINE as a manufacturer’s representative. Unfortunately, they are unable to participate on this job due to heavy workloads. They suggested MACKAY MARINE. Unfortunately, they too are swamped with heavy workloads and unable to bid the job. Can you please suggest an alternative? Thanks.

In Tech Marine Service CEO: Doug Smith Cell: 757-438-7897 1226 Executive Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23320

(757) 549-1143

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: #8 Engineering______________________________________________

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: ____602_________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:____3.2________________

TITLE: Annual Life Raft certification______________________________________________________________

QUESTION: In item 602 it tells the contractor to inspect and repair 1 lifteraft. Is their only 1 to be certified? And can you supply the Manufacturers name of the liferaft.?now in item 605 it is the same spec as 602 are to have another raft certified?

We have no work item# 602.

WI#605 is to recertify one (1) life raft.

3.1 Quantity/Description/Manufacturer Data:

Total of One (1) 25 Person Life Rafts Manufacturer:

Type: Twenty-five Man, Inflatable.

a.) Port. Ser#: BO2388

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: #9

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0105

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: All

TITLE: Stability Test Incline Experiment

Following information is required per ASTM F1321-92(2008) standard for the incline experiment not in the provided references.

1. Booklet of general plans

1. Inboard profile

1. Midship cross section

1. Capacity Plan

1. Draft mark location drawing

1. Latest docking plan

Additional information requested

1. Last incline experiment

1. Ship stability book

The above references can be provided after the award.

The Vessel has never completed an Incline Experiment and we have no Stability Booklet, (X-USS Salvor (Navy)).

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: #10

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 201

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 0201

TITLE: Clutch Inspections and Overhauls

Currently, we are unclear as to what materials we are responsible for. Other than the Government Furnished Equipment /Materials/Services you are providing, what material are we expected to provide per paragraph 7.9? Are we replacing the clutches? Could you please provide a material list of any parts etc. we are expected to provide? Are the materials we are expected to provide based on Condition Found Reports? Please elaborate.

Any additional material/parts will be addressed within a CFR after the inspection. The contractor will not be required to provide any Clutch Parts prior to inspections and any parts required will be covered by a change.

We have no indication at this time that the clutches need replacing.

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: #11

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 601

TITLE: Allied RHIB Davit Repairs

Can you please provide a drawing or some type of information, so I can figure out how much scaffolding will be required per paragraph 7.1.2? Thanks.

Attached photo of the Allied Crane.

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: #12

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 604

TITLE: Relocate Life Raft Ramps

Can you please provide drawings and more information regarding this procedure? Furthermore, there is no mention of drawings in this spec. Are they not required? I see no mention of NDT either. Could you please elaborate? Thanks.

There were two(2) pdf file embedded on the last page of the work item with pictures and a diagram . I will include them in the event you were unable to open them.

We want to crop off the existing Ramps (port & stbd) and move the entire ramp frame forward.

The Navy with their increased crewing had a set of ramps forward which we removed. Now the ship wants them moved back and is indicated on enclosure (2).

All weld will be to ABS specifications and requirements.

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: #13

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 631

TITLE: Workboat Wire Replacement and Weight Test

Please provide NAVSEA Tech. Manual# S9583-AU-MMM-010. It was not included in your reference package. Thanks.

Attached Distribution Statement “C”.

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