Specification_Clarifications_Response_6-15.docx

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #6

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: ___102__________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:____7.1.2 _______________

TITLE: DC LOCKER #3 ARRANGEMENT MODS (ABS)

QUESTION:

According to the vendor, the SCBA cylinder rack cannot be purchased within the time frame due to their production commitments. Contractor requests that cylinder rack and accessories be supplied by Government as GFM. Contractor has attached copy of vender’s response.

ANSWER:

The SCBA cylinder rack and accessories is removed from work item 102. Amendment 0003 will address the changes to work item 102.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #7

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 103_____________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.4____________________

TITLE: MOORING ROLLLER CHOCKS REPAIRS (BOW AND STERN)__

QUESTION: Manufacture of Chocks/ Rollers (A.C. Hoyle Co.) as per drawing 390-600-003 can no longer be found. Chock/roller companies that manufacture the rollers require more detailed and fabrication drawings, or require roller samples prior to providing pricing details. Please provide more detailed and fabrication drawings and known manufacture companies for the rollers.

The Government has no further information on the standard roller chocks that are on board USNS COMFORT.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #8

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 704

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.2

TITLE: MEDICAL STORAGE PALLET STOWAGE

PLEASE PROVIDE REFERENCE 601-8496009

Reference 601-8496009 provided on reference CD. All interested vendors shall provide Attachment 14, Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data before reference is released.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #9

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 602

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.9 & 7.10

TITLE: MEDICAL REFURBISH HEADS AND SHOWERS IN CREW BERTHING

PARA 7.9 PLEASE PROVIDE AREA (SQUARE FEET) OF PANELS TO BE REMOVED.

PARA 7.10 NEED CLARIFICATION OF THE REPLACE STAINLESS STEEL PARTITIONS. FOR BIDDING PURPOSES ESTIMATE (8) 4’ X 5’ SHOWER STALLS TO BE REPLACED. ARE WE TO REINSTALL THE REMOVED OR PROVIDE NEW.

GENERAL REQUEST. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE SPECIFIC DEFINITION OF THE SPECFIC REMOVALS REQUIRED

ANSWER:

7.9 - Approx: 4 feet x 8 feet each panel

7.10 - See definitions below

7.10 – work item 001, Para 7.3.1.37 states

Remove or Ripout - means to provide labor and materials to disconnect, detach, and transfer the unit, equipment, materials, or system in its entirety off the ship as specified in the GTR. Supports, stuffing tubes, collars, and other appurtenances shall be removed by burning, chipping, or cutting when a Work Item requires machinery, piping, wiring, ducting, structure, outfitting, joiner, or equipment removal. Areas affected by removals/ripouts shall be restored as set forth in paragraph 7.3.1.18.b:

a. When the Work Package requires the removal of machinery, piping, wiring, ducting, structure, outfitting, joiner, or equipment removal, supports, stuffing tubes, collars, and other appurtenances shall be removed by burning, chipping, or cutting, stubs, rough spots, and other surface irregularities shall be ground smooth and flush with adjacent surfaces. Once tasked work in the affected area is complete, the areas affected by the removal shall be restored to the condition before the removal action. This includes but is not limited to painting of steel, restoring floor coverings and joiner work, painting, replacing items and equipment removed for access, plugging wiring and pipe penetrations, and restoring all other disturbed areas to match the surrounding areas. Disturbed coatings shall be repaired to match the surrounding area.

b. After removing the machinery, piping, wiring, ducting, structure, outfitting, joiner, or equipment removal, supports, stuffing tubes, collars, or other appurtenances, watertight or firezone boundaries shall be reestablished. Holes in oil tight, watertight, and gas tight boundaries and structural bulkheads shall be blanked with flush inserts providing structural integrity and tightness equal to that which they replace. Holes in non-structural steel and steel joiner bulkheads may be blanked with lapped plates.

c. When the electrical wiring requiring removal joins a circuit that is not being removed (i.e. at a junction box), the electrical wiring or cable shall be entirely removed to the junction point. All other attachments including but not limited to fasteners, supports, and brackets shall be entirely removed. When electric cable is designated for removal, it shall be physically and electrically traced to the power source and the circuit deenergized before removing the cable. When cable is removed from multiple cable runs, the remaining cables shall be bound and strapped.

Para 7.3.1.38 states: Replace or Renew - means to remove the unit, equipment, or systems including interferences, and to install a new unit, equipment, or system which is either identical to or equal to that which was removed; the installation shall include but not be limited to any hook-ups, supports, and adapters, which are required to effect a finished fully operational installation complete in all aspects.

Para 7.3.1.44 states: Temporary Removal or Temporary Remove - means to provide labor and material to disconnect and move the unit, equipment, or system from its initial location, and to reinstall the same unit, equipment, or system either in the same location or elsewhere on the ship as described in the Work Package. All the requirements of an installation as set forth in paragraphs 7.3.1.18, 7.3.1.18.a, and 7.3.1.18.b with regard to completeness, operation, testing, the identification and resolution of interferences, etc. also apply to a temporary removal and reinstallation.

Any additional information would be subjective.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #10

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 603

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.3, 7.8 & 8.2

TITLE: MEDICAL TILE REPLACEMENT

PARA 7.3 & 7.8, PLEASE PROVIDE A LIST OF ITEMS TO BE REMOMVED.

PARA 8.2, PLEASE PROVIDE A LIST AND DESCRIPTION OF BUNKS SINGLE, DOUBLE, ETC) AND SINKS NEEDING PROTECTION.

GENERAL REQUEST. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE SPECIFIC DEFINITION OF THE SPECFIC REMOVALS REQUIRED

ANSWER:

7.3 & 7.8 – A list of items would be subjective. A ship check was offered where this type of information could be obtained.

8.2 – Please see work item 001 and the answer for REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION no 9.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #11

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 605

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2 & 7.8

TITLE: MEDICAL AFT GALLEY DECK COVERING REPLACEMENT

PARA 7.2, PLEASE PROVIDE A LIST OF ITEMS TO BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED.

PARA 7.8 PLEASE PROVIDE A COMPLETE LIST OF THE ITEMS TO BE DE-GREASED, WIPED AND SANITIZED.

GENERAL REQUEST. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE SPECIFIC DEFINITION OF THE SPECFIC REMOVALS REQUIRED

ANSWER:

7.2 – nothing will be removed

7.8 - If a list was provided it would be subjective. The space shall be cleaned to the condition it was when the ship arrived. – counter tops, grill, reefer units, hot and cold bar, serving counter.

General answer – spec states remove terrazzo and underlayment.

Note: the title is “AFT GALLEY DECK COVERING REPLACEMENT” there is no “medical”.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #12

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 701

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0, 7.7.1, 7.7.10, 7.8.3, 7.8.6, & 8.7.1

TITLE: MEDICAL SPACE MODIFICATIONS

PARA 2.0 PLEASE PROVIDE LIST OF REFERENCES.

PARA 7.7.1 PLEASE PROVIDE A COMPLETE LIST OF ITEMS TO BE REMOVED.

PARA 7.7.1 PLEASE CLARIFY THE FOLLOWING “REMOVE THE EXISTING FURNITURE FROM THE SUPPLY OFFICER’S OFFICE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THREE DESKS, TWO BOOKSHELVES, FICE FILE CABINETS, THREE WALL MOUNTED LIGHTS (HARD WIRED). TEMPORARILY REMOVE THREE OFFICE CHAIRS, FIVE RECEPTION CHAIRS, ONE REFRIGERATOR, ONE WATER BUBBLER AND ONE SAFE.” WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REMOVE THE EXISTING AND TEMPORARILY REMOVE? DOES REMOVE EXISTING GET REINSTALLED OR DICSARDED TO SCRAP.

PARA 7.7.10 PLEASE PROVDE A COMPLETE LIST OF ITEMS TO BE REMOVED.

PARA 8.7.1 PLEASE PROVIDE A COMPLETE LIST OF TIEMS TO BE REMOVED.

PARA 7.8.3 PLEASE PROVIDE DIMENSIONS FOR NEW “L” SHAPED DESK AND HUTCH.

PARA 7.8.6 PLEASE PROVIDE PANEL SF AREA NEEDED NEW WILSONART LAMINATE.

GENERAL REQUEST. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE SPECIFIC DEFINITION OF THE SPECFIC REMOVALS REQUIRED

ANSWER:

2.0 – The reference was provided on the Reference CD. All interested vendors shall provide Attachment 14, Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data before reference is released.

7.7.1 - Items to be removed are listed in para 7.7 sub paragraphs.

7.1.1 - Refer to the definitions in work item 001 – remove means get rid of.

7.7.10 – This section does not address removing items.

8.7.1 – This section does not exist.

7.8.3 - Approx 32” x 77” along fwd bulkhead and 36” x 32” fore and aft

7.8.6 - Approx 11’ x 7’ each on four sides. Each panel is APPROX 3.6 feet x 7 feet. Each wall has 3 panels.

General Answer- see work item 001

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #13

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 702

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2

TITLE: MEDICAL REPAIR THE MEAT PREP BOX

PARA 7.2 STATES, “NOTE; THE INSULATIONIS OF UNKNOWN MATERIAL. IT IS RECOMMENDED A SAMPLE BE TESTED BEFORE IT IS REMOVED.” HOWEVER THE OEM DRAWING PROVIDED CLEARLY SHOWS THE DECK AS MODULAR PANELS. THIS WORK ITEM SEEMS TO PRESUME THAT THE CURRENT REEFER BOX IS STICK BUILT AND NEEDS TO BE CLARIFIED AS IT IS A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE. IF THE CURRENT REFRIGERATED BOX ID MODULAR, THEN THE WORK EFFORT TO ACCOMPLISH THIS TASK WILL NOT BE AS CURRENTLY DESCRIBED IN THE ITEM. PLEASE CLARIFY .

GENERAL REQUEST. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE SPECIFIC DEFINITION OF THE SPECFIC REMOVALS REQUIRED

ANSWER:

The OEM dwg is what is installed. However it has been there for almost 30 yrs and there is no record of what kind if any maintenance or repairs have been made. You can assume that what is in the print is what is present and so state in your bid. The gov’t will NOT be liable for any costs later if the winning bid decides to test what comes out.

Again – As far as the author knows the box is built IAW the print.

See item 001 for definitions

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #14

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 703

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.1, 7.5.1, & 7.10

TITLE: MEDICAL MTF BERTHING SPACE HEAD OVERHAUL

PARA 7.2 PLEASE PROVIDE SPECIFIC QUANTITIES FOR ITEMS AND MATERIALS TO BE REMOVED.

PARA 7.5.1 PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SHOWER “STALLS”. ARE THESE COMPLETE FULLY ASSEMBLED SHOWER ENCLOSURES WITH WALL, CEILING AND FLOOR PAN? OR ARE THEY ONLY SHOWER PARTITIONS.

PARA 7.10 PLEASE PROVIDE MORE SPECIFIC DEFINITION OF VANITIES TO BE REPLACED INCLUDING QUANTITY AND SIZE.

GENERAL REQUEST. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE SPECIFIC DEFINITION OF THE SPECFIC REMOVALS REQUIRED

ANSWER:

7.2 – This section does not state any removals

7.5.1 and 7.10 – The information requested is very specific. The author cannot provide a full answer but some pictures will be sent via AMRDEC for better clarification. A ship check was offered where this type of information could be obtained. All interested vendors shall provide Attachment 14, Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data before pictures are released.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #15

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: ___Various __________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:____Various________________

TITLE: ___Various___________________________________________

· Work Item 602,

· Para 7.9, please provide area (square feet) of panels to be removed

· Pare 7.10 We need clarification of the “Replace stainless steel partitions. For bidding purposes estimate eight (8) 4’ x 5’ shower stalls to be replaced.” Are we to reinstall the removed or provide new?

· Work Item 603, in as much as there are no references provided please provide the following:

· Para 7.3 & 7.8, please provide a list of the items to be removed and reinstalled

· Para 8.2, please provide a list and description of bunks single, double, etc.) and sinks needing protection

· Work Item 605, in as much as there are no references provided please provide the following:

· Para 7.2, please provide a list of the items to be removed and reinstalled

· Para 7.8, please provide a complete list of the items to be de-greased, wiped and sanitized

· Work Item 701,

· Para 2.0, please provide listed references

· Para 7.7.1. please provide a complete list of items to be removed

· Para 7.7.1, please clarify the following “Remove the existing furniture from the supply officer’s office including but not limited to three desks, two bookshelves, five file cabinets, three wall mounted lights (hard wired). Temporarily remove three office chairs, five reception chairs, one refrigerator, one water bubbler and one safe.” : What is the difference between “Remove the existing ” and “Temporarily Remove”? Does “Remove existing” get re-installed or discarded to scrap?

· Para 7.7.10, please provide a complete list of items to be reinstalled

· Para 8.7.1, please provide a complete list of items to be removed

· Para 7.8.3, please provide dimensions for new “L” shaped desk and hutch.

· Para 7.8.6, please provide panel SF area needed new Wilsonart laminate.

· Work Item 702

· Para 7.2 states, “NOTE: The insulation is of unknown material. It is recommended a sample be tested before it is removed.” However the OEM drawing provided clearly shows the deck as modular panels. This Work Item seems to presume that the current reefer box is stick built and needs to be clarified as it is a significant difference. If the current refrigerated box is modular, then, the work effort to accomplish this task will not be as currently described in the item. Please clarify.

· Work Item 703, please provide space arrangement drawings for these spaces

· Para 7.1, please provide specific quantities for items and materials to be removed

· Para 7.5.1, please provide more detailed description of shower “stalls”. Are these complete fully assembled shower enclosures with wall, ceiling and floor pan? Or are the only shower partitions.

· Para 7.10, please provide more specific definition of vanities to be replaced including quantity and size.

Work Item 602 - Please refer to answer to clarification specification #9.

Work Item 603 – Please refer to answer to clarification specification #10.

Work Item 605 – Please refer to answer to clarification specification #11.

Work Item 701 – Please refer to answer to clarification specification #12.

Work Item 702 – Please refer to answer to clarification specification #13.

Work Item 703 – Please refer to answer to clarification specification #14.

Work Item 501 – References were provided via AMRDEC site.

General – It is too early to determine what the draft is going to be.