Q_AND_A_Responses_3.pdf

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N32205-16-R-4311

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #3

The following are answers to questions received from potential offerors. The answers provide clarification only and DO NOT constitute an amendment to the solicitation.

QUESTION #1:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 136

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: Peck and Hale Tie-Down Points Installation at UNREP Stations

Item 136 is included in the specification package, but is not listed on the pricing sheet. Please advise.

ANSWER

Revised Pricing Sheet will be provided with Amendment 0005.

QUESTION #2:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 547

TITLE: Miscellaneous Piping and Steel Repairs

Item 547, please advise how much of each pipe listed should the contractor allow for?

See Amendment 0005 for revised Work Item No. 547 to include piping estimates.

QUESTION #3:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 331

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0/2.4

TITLE: OP-4 STOREROOMS LIGHTING UPGRADE (T-ALT-374)

Please provide the following references:

PC 1 – RIG-A-LITE Product Sheet SAFJ Series LED Fixtures and Certificates (9) Sheets, SAFJ06-

1LMS Hazardous LED Fixture, 45 Watt 120-277VAC, 5000k, Clear Lens.

Reference Documents will be available via ARMDEC.

QUESTION #4:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 335

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0/2.4, 2.5, 2.6, and 2.10

TITLE: M-711 LIGHT FIXTURE CONVERSION TO LED (TALT 353)

2.4 MSC Drawing 331-7489146 Rev J, “SRD: Lighting System BWD 03 and 04 Levels”

2.5 MSC Drawing 331-7489147 Rev F, “SRD: Lighting System BWD 05 and 06 Levels”

2.6 MSC Drawing 331-7489150 Rev G, “SRD: Lighting System BWD 07 and 08 Levels”

2.10 Rotatable Sep Led Tube Lamp Installation Information and Instructions

ANSWER:

QUESTION #5:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 131

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0/2.1

TITLE: MV-22 CAPABILITY 1 ENHANCEMENT (T-ALT 453)

2.1.1 NASSCO V22-341-7008.1 Rev --, T-AKE Capability 1 General Arrangement

2.1.2 NASSCO V22-341-7023.1 Rev --, House Scantling Drawing Capability 1

2.1.3 NASSCO V22-345-4934.01 Rev 1, T-AKE Hangar Door Capability 1

2.1.4 NASSCO V22-341-7021.1 Rev --, T-AKE Hangar Door Structure Support Capability 1

2.1.5 NASSCO V22-346-0062.1 Rev --, Hangar Door Electrical

Three (3) new Work Items will replace original WI-131. See Amendment 0005.

WI-131; Forward Hangar Ripout and Installation (T-ALT 453)

WI-134; Aft Hangar Ripout and Installation (T-ALT 453)

WI-135; SGSI Hangar Ripout and Installation (T-ALT 453)

Applicable Reference Documents will be available via ARMDEC.

QUESTION #6:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 559

TITLE: REVERSE OSMOSIS SEA SUCTION RELOCATION (T-ALT 351)

Please provide the following reference:

2.1 MSC Dwg. No. 520-8392067, Rev. B; Overboard, Brine Discharge Reverse Osmosis Unit

Installation

QUESTION #7

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 632

2.1 MSC DWG 528-8392554, VCHT Check Valve Modification

Title is incorrect. MSC Drawing No. 528-8392554 is for the VCHT Check Valve Modification, not the

RO Sea Suction Relocation. Reference Documents will be available via ARMDEC.

QUESTION #8

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 133

TITLE: OILY WATER TANK CONVERSION (T-ALT 430)

2.1.1 MSC DWG 100-8495678 Rev -, Machinery Oily Waste Transfer System & Oily Water

Separator Upgrade - Structural Modification

2.1.2 MSC DWG 529-8495676 Rev -, Machinery Oily Waste Transfer System & Oily Water

Separator Upgrade - Piping Modification

2.1.3 MSC Dwg 320-8495677Rev -, Machinery Oily Waste Transfer System& Oily Water Separator

Upgrade - Electrical Modification

QUESTION #9

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 502

TITLE: DISTILLER FLOW METER REPLACEMENT (T-ALT 340)

2.1.1 MSC Dwg 530-8392378 Rev A, Distiller Output & Return HTFW Flow Meter Installation

Piping Mods

2.1.2 MSC Dwg 300-8392379 Rev B, Distiller Output & Return HTFW Flow Meter Installation

Electrical Mods

QUESTION #10

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 532

TITLE: FIREMAIN CASCADE ORIFICIAL RESTRICTIVE DEVICE (CORD) REPAIR

2.1 NAVSEA DWG No. 521-7488717 Rev J, Fire-main System Diagram.

2.2 NAVSEA DWG No. 803-5196808 Revision B, Cascade Orifical Restrictive Device

(CORD) for Surface Ships.

QUESTION #11

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 570

TITLE: JP-5 FUEL FLOW METER INSTALLATION (T-ALT 322)

2.2.1 MSC Dwg 543-8392569, JP-5 System Fuel Flow Meter Installation

QUESTION #12

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 574

TITLE: MACHINERY OILY WATER SEPARATOR UPGRADE (T-ALT 430)

2.1.1 MSC DWG 100-8495678 Rev -, Machinery Oily Waste Transfer System & Oily Water

Separator Upgrade – Structural Modification

2.1.2 MSC DWG 529-8495676 Rev -, Machinery Oily Waste Transfer System & Oily Water

Separator Upgrade - Piping Modification

2.1.3 MSC Dwg 320-8495677Rev -, Machinery Oily Waste Transfer System& Oily Water

Separator Upgrade – Electrical Modification

QUESTION #13

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 920

TITLE: BOW THRUSTER COOLING REGULATOR INSTALLATION (T-ALT 227)

2.1.1 MSC Drawing 532-8389858 Revision A, Bow Thruster Cooling Temperature Regulator

Installation

QUESTION #14

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 833

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.1

TITLE: GALLEY HVAC MODIFICATIONS (T-ALT 330)

Missing drawing. Please supply.

510-8391501; Galley HVAC Modification

QUESTION #15

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 021

TITLE: Clean and Gas Free Tanks, Voids, Cofferdams & Spaces

1) Attachment 2.2.1 has a column that states clean and gas free. Not all tanks listed have that column marked. Is it the intention of the specification to clean and gas free only the tanks marked with an x or are all tanks listed to be cleaned and gas freed? Are all tanks to be opened lighted and ventilated also or just the ones that are marked with an x?

Yes. Only the columns marked with an “X” require gas free and cleaning.

QUESTION #16

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 101

TITLE: Ballast Tank Zinc Inspection

Will staging be required in order to inspect anodes?

No. All anodes are accessible without staging.

QUESTION #17

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 108

TITLE: Tank Boundary Testing and Structural Survey

Can air testing be substituted for hydro of the tanks?

No. The ten (year) Tank Boundary and Structural Survey requires hydrostatic testing.

QUESTION #18

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 136

TITLE: Peck and Hale Tie-Down Points Installation at UNREP Stations

Paragraph 7.1 calls for the installation of two (2) containers tie down points. This should be a total of 8 points. Paragraph 3.2.1 quantities are listed as 25 points. Also the referenced drawings do not include any welded installations or any electrical installations but paragraphs 7.1 and 7.2 reference both.

Paragraph 4.1 calls for cable hangers, cable ties and transits. Paragraph 7.3 calls for testing the containers. To what criteria? Please clarify the items intent.

Tie-down points required for 2 containers only. A total of eight (8) tie-down points required (4ea per container). Paragraphs 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 are deleted. Power to be installed at later date. Paragraph 4.1 is a standard blurb. Only the items that applies matters.

QUSETION #19

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 557

TITLE: Cargo Weapons Elevator Grating Repairs

Please provide dimensions and configurations for the gratings and studs to be renewed.

Gratings configuration and dimensions and stud sizes to be determined during shipcheck.

QUESTION # 20

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 914

TITLE: Bilge Keel Stabilizers Inspection and Float coat

Please provide referenced drawing:

NAVSEA DWG 100-7489133 Rev B, Bilge Keel & Hold Double Bottoms (BK Zone).

QUESTION #21

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 925

TITLE: Bow Thruster Tunnel Protective Grating Bar Modifications

Please provide referenced drawing:

MSC Drawing No. 100-6496418, BOW THRUSTER TUNNEL PROTECTIVE GRATING

MODIFICATIONS.

QUESTION # 22

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 574

TITLE: MACHINERY_OILY-WATER_SEPARATOR_UPGRADE_(T-ALT 430)

Item 574 appears to duplicate the work scope of item 133, please advise

Work Item No. 133 and Work Item 574 are separate tasks. T-ALT 430 converts the Lube Oil Drain

Tank (4-79-1) to Oily Water Storage Tank (4-79-1) and upgrade of the Oily Waste Transfer system and

Work Item No. 574 makes upgrades to the Machinery Oily Water Separator (OWS).

There is some overlap because the OWS is associated to the Oily Waste Transfer System.

QUESTION # 23

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 232

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0 / 2.2

TITLE: MDG SACOS UPS UPGRADE TALT-352

2.2 FME Drawing No. M12702280, Rev. Preliminary; T-AKE UPS Upgrade Instructions

QUESTION # 24

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 528

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.1

TITLE: Cargo Hold Magazine Sprinkler CLA-Valves Overhaul

Reference listed in paragraph 2.1 is not found in the file of references provided. Please identify from the references provided those that are listed in this work item?

If the references listed in this work item have not been provided, please provide them and extend the bid date by the number of days that the references have not been provided?

QUESTION # 25

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 304

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.5

TITLE: UPS, PLC and Thermography Surveys and Inspections

Reference listed in paragraph 2.5 is not found in the file of references provided. Please identify from the references provided those that are listed in this work item?

If the references listed in this work item have not been provided, please provide them and extend the bid

Reference Document 2.5 will be available via ARMDEC.

QUESTION # 26

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 104

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.8

TITLE: Helo Deck and Helo Hanger Deck Non-Skid Renewal

The answer to Question #6 of questions and Answers #1 provided states “Reference 2.8 omited (sic) from Work Item.”

Is it the intent to delete the reference completely from the item or an acknowledgement that it was omitted from the references provided?

Paragraph 7.2.2.9 directs to replace neoprene gasket (2ea, pc 23 of reference 2.8).

Paragraph 7.2.2.10 directs to replace drain flex hose (4ea, pcs 84, 87, 87 of reference 2.8).

If reference 2.8 has been deleted, please provide details of pieces 23, 84 and 87 and if the second 87 is a typographical error, please provide the correct piece number as well as details?

Paragraph 7.2.2.9 has also been deleted from Work Item and Paragraph 7.2.2.10 has been modified.

QUESTION # 27

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 107

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 3.1.1 & 3.1.2

TITLE: RAS/FAS STATION KINGPOSTS & RAM TENSIONERS PRESERVATION

The following are questions submitted by a sub-contractor (edited) :

No surface area is given in 3.1.1 or 3.1.2 for the areas to be prepared and coated. When we did the

“Robert Peary” last year, MSC provide an estimate surface area for all eight of the RAS / FAS

Kingpost (#1 – #8) as 15,000 sq ft (or about 1,875 sq ft each). The Ram Tensioners were not included in the Robert Peary work package. When this item was preformed it was for the exterior areas of the

Kingpost only and not the interior slide area which is almost impossible to prepare and is completely covered in grease; this interior area was sealed with heavy plastic.

Can MSC confirm (or provide) a surface area for the RAS /FAS Kingpost?

Can MSC confirm that just the exterior surface are included in the work item?

WI-107 amended to reflect answers to offerors questions.

QUESTION #28

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 117

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Various

TITLE: STBD SIDE PLENNUM LOUVERS AND SCREENS REPAIRS

The following are questions submitted by a sub-contractor (edited) :

The specification identifies (22) louvers on the starboard side of the vessel; for the purpose of estimating, will MSC please provide the estimated total surface area of the 22 louvers?

Paragraph 7.1.1 calls to power tool rust, loose paint, etc.; for the purpose of estimating will MSC please provide a percentage of the area to be power tooled?

Are all 22 louvers fixed or can any be removed?

The twenty-two (22) louver sizes varies, as indicated in paragraph 3.1.1. The surface area of each louver will also vary.

100% of the louver area will be power tooled (with the exception of the slats to be cropped out and replaced).

The louvers are fixed. Only the screens are removable.

QUESTION #29

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 302

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.2

TITLE: HV, SS, EMERGENCY AND BOW THRUSTER SWITCHBOARDS, LOAD CENTERS,

CONTROL CENTERS, AND TRANSFORMERS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Enclosures 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3 listed in paragraph 2.2 are not found enclosed or in the file of references provided. Please identify from the references provided those that are listed in this work item?

If the enclosures listed in this work item have not been provided, please provide them and extend the bid

Enclosures 2.2.2 and 2.2.3 omitted from specification, as all gages and meters will be calibrated in WI-

554. WI-302 amended to include enclosure 2.2.1.

QUESTION #30

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 575

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.3

TITLE: MISCELLANEOUS VALVES REPAIRS

We have been quoted the following lead times on butterfly valves:

8” A395 Valves There are (26) each currently available now. The remaining (38) each valves will take (18) weeks for delivery

16” A395 Valves The (3) each valves will take (18) weeks for delivery.

20” A395 Valves The (9) each valves will take (18) weeks for delivery.

MSC acknowledges lead times for valves. Upon award, Contractor requested to still order valves and install as they arrive. Valves not received during ROH/DD will be turned over to Chief Engineer for future installs.

QUESTION #31

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 335

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.7 – 2.10

TITLE: M-711 Light Fixture Conversion to LED

References listed in paragraphs 2.7 – 2.10 are not found in the file of references provided. Please identify from the references provided those that are listed in this work item?

If the references listed in this work item have not been provided, please provide them and extend the bid

QUESTION #32

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 502

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.1.5 – 2.1.7

TITLE: Distiller Flow Meter Replacement

References listed in paragraphs 2.1.5 – 2.1.7 are not found in the file of references provided. Please identify from the references provided those that are listed in this work item?

If the references listed in this work item have not been provided, please provide them and extend the bid

QUESTION #33

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 112

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Various

TITLE: SALTWATER BALLAST TANKS PRESERVATION AND SPOT REPAIRS

The following are questions submitted by a sub-contractor (edited):

The answer to question #7 of Questions and Answers #1 is received; could MSC provide the surface area of the four (4) tanks listed in 3.1.1 (either per tank or total) this will allow all contractors to calculate the five percent (5%) of spot work equally?

Should contractors bid to stage the entire area of all four (4) tanks for access or will spot work be confined to the bottom area?

Should contractors bid to wash and dry the entire area of all four (4) tanks for survey of areas to be spot prepared?

Should contractors bid for the removal of any/how much mud/muck to be removed?

The provided individual tank capacities will provide the surface areas using calculations. Contractors should anticipate that a max of 5% of the overall surface area will require spot repairs and preservation.

Contractor is expected only wash (IAW Work Item) the areas affected by the spot repairs. The SW ballast tank final cleaning is covered under WI-021.

Enclosure 2.2.1. Contractor should anticipate the amount of muck (if any) in the ballast tanks based on the level of effort required in WI-021.

QUESTION #34

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 231

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0/2.14, 2.15

TITLE: MDE SPLASH OIL AND TEST CIRCUIT MODIFICATION (T-ALT 381)

2.14 FME Drawing M12702222, Mounting Terminal Box Support Bracket

2.15 NAVSEA Drawing; SRD General Arrangement

QUESTION #35

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 557

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2

TITLE: CARGO WEAPONS ELEVATOR GRATING REPAIRS

Please provide the size and a drawing showing the exact locations and configurations of the gratings to be renewed and worked. Please provide the grating material size and composition, i. e. steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, GRP?

Requested drawing is not available. Contractor invited to attend shipcheck on USNS MCLEAN (T-AKE

12) in Norfolk, VA on Naval Base on 12-14 Jul 2016.

QUESTION #36

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 133

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0 / 2.1.1

TITLE: OILY WATER TANK CONVERSION (T-ALT 430)

2.1.1 MSC DWG 100-8495678 Rev -, Machinery Oily Waste Transfer System & Oily Water Separator

Upgrade – Structural Modification.

QUESTION #37

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 831

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0 / 2.1.1, 2.1.2

TITLE: SHIPYARD SUPPORT FOR HVAC VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE INSTALLATION (IHVAC)

2.1.1 Dwg. No. 8393719rD: IHVACR Upgrade T-AKE Class 2-9

2.1.2 Dwg. No. 897-000773r-: T-AKE 2 Installation Plan Details

QUESTION #38

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 832

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0 / 2.1.1, 2.1.2

TITLE: SHIPYARD SUPPORT FOR CHILLER VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE INSTALLATION

(IHVAC)

2.1.1 Dwg. No. 8393719rD: IHVACR Upgrade T-AKE Class 2-9

2.1.2 Dwg. No. 897-000773r-: T-AKE 2 Installation Plan Details

QUESTION #39

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 559

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0 / 2.1

2.1. MSC Dwg. No. 520-8392067, Rev. B; Overboard, Brine Discharge Reverse Osmosis Unit

Installation.

QUESTION #40

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 135

TITLE: Roller Chocks Replacement

Item 135 is listed on the pricing sheet but is not included in the specification package. Please advise.

See Response to Question #5

QUESTION #41

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 113

TITLE: PORT BULWARD CLOSED CHOCK REPAIRS

Is it the intent of the item to completely renew the damaged chock? If it is, then a drawing of the chock with dimensions and pull tonnage is required in order to price the correct one. Please provide the required information.

NAVSEA Drawing No. 582-7488906 Rev I, (NASSCO 471-331-4214), Mooring Arrangement And

Detail Forward and Towing Package included in list of references.

Per Paragraph 7.2 of Work Item No. 113, Contractor is requested to perform weld repair to the existing port bulwark closed chock.