Q A_FORM_ZEUS_ROH_DD_16-R-4503.docx

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N32205-16-R-4503

USNS ZEUS (T-ARC 7)

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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.: _______109_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______N/A________

TITLE: _____TANK RAFTING AND INSPECTION (ABS-USCG)_____

QUESTION:

The title mentions TANK RAFTING, but nowhere else. Is tank rafting required?

ANSWER:

All tanks in the work item have to be inspected and tested. If the tanks are unable to be drained for trim and stability during dry docking, then tank rafting will be required. If all tanks can be completely drained, tank rafting is not required.

QUESTION 2:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______111_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______4.2________

TITLE: _____BOW AND STERN SHELL FAIRING_____

QUESTION:

The referenced paragraph mentions drawing 700-8495739 rev b. This drawing was not provided. Please provide.

Reference Attached.

QUESTION 3:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______202_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______2.1.1, 2.1.3, 2.1.4________

TITLE: _____STERN TUBE COOLING MODS_____

QUESTION:

The drawings provided are missing references 2.1.1, 2.1.3, and 2.1.4. Please provide.

ANSWER:

Drawings are attached.

QUESTION 4:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______304_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______2.1________

TITLE: _____MCT REPLACEMENT_____

QUESTION:

The drawings provided are missing references 2.1. Please provide.

Drawings attached

QUESTION 5:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______502_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______ 2.6________

TITLE: _____CABLE HANDLING EQUIPMENT UPGRADE SHIPYARD ASSIST

QUESTION:

The drawing referenced is not in drawing package. Please provide.

Drawing does not exist. Provide rigging support for panels that are approximately 6’ x 4’ and weigh approximately 200 lbs.

QUESTION 6:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______515_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______ 2.2, 2.3________

TITLE: _____BOW THRUSTER #1 OIL LEAK

QUESTION:

The drawings referenced are not in drawing package. Please provide..

ANSWER:

References are attached.

QUESTION 7:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______519_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______ 7.8.1________

TITLE: _____HOS HPU PUMP REPLACEMENT

QUESTION:

The referenced paragraph states an authorized and qualified technician to perform this work. Can this be further defined?

ANSWER:

The paragraph should read:

7.8.1 Provide the services of an authorized Rexroth technician to perform this work.

QUESTION 8:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______710_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______ 2.5________

TITLE: _____INSTALLATION OF THE SUB BOTTOM FRAME AND TOPSIDE ELE

QUESTION:

The referenced paragraph references MSC Drawing 700-8390057 USNS ZEUS EM 122 MISSION CONTROL EQUIPMENT. This is not found in the drawing package. There is a drawing MSC 700-8390058 USNS ZEUS EM 122 MISSION CONTROL EQUIPMENT. Please clarify which reference to use.

ANSWER:

The two drawings in question are:

700-8390057 EM 122 Mission Control Equipment 700-8390058 Sonar Room Modifications Use drawing 8390057 as referenced. Drawing is attached.

QUESTION 9:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______712_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______ 1.0________

TITLE: _____AFT CABLE DRUM PRESERVATION

QUESTION:

The referenced paragraph states to preserve Port Starboard Cable Drum while the rest of the item talks about just the Aft Starboard Cable Drum. Please confirm only the Aft Starboard Cable Drum to be done.

Insert the word “Aft” for “Port” in Paragraph 1.0. It should read as follows:

1.1 This item describes the requirement to preserve Aft Starboard Cable Drum, Appendages and Housing.

QUESTION 10:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______804_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______ 2.2.1________

TITLE: _____REPLACE PREHEATER 01-39-2

QUESTION:

The referenced paragraph is for MSC SI 20. Switchboard Cleaning. Please confirm this is required.

Reference not required. Disregard reference 2.2.1

QUESTION 11:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______906_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______ 2.2.1, 3.1.1________

TITLE: _____SEA VALVES

QUESTION:

Paragraph 3.1.1 talks about reference 2.3, 93 sea valves. There is a reference, Enclosure 2.2.1, Sea Valves Listing. However, the rest of the item only requires work to only the sea valves sent to the shop (listed on last page), open and inspect a 1” overboard check valve (paragraph 7.4) and overhaul 4 air operators (paragraph 7.6).

Please clarify if there is any work to all of the sea valves.

Only valves listed on the enclosure 2.2.1 and the valve listed in paragraph 7.4 are to be worked. Paragraph 3.1.1 should read 3.1.1 Delineated in reference 2.2.1 above. Nine (9) valves shall be dealt with.

QUESTION 12:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______013, 022_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______ 7.1.7.6, 7.1.1________

TITLE: _____Project Planning, Dock and Sea Trials

QUESTION:

These two items require a significant amount of work to be complete 30 days prior to dock trials, which is on calendar day 55 of a 90 calendar day availability. In addition, a large portion of the remaining work items should also be nearly complete by this time. This appears to be highly aggressive schedule requirement for a 90 calendar day availability. Our initial analysis indicates a minimum of 120 calendar days in order to meet the 30 calendar day before dock trials requirement?

Please adhere to the original timeline as given in work items 013 and 022.

QUESTION 13:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______203_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______ 7.3________

TITLE: _____#3 MDG 30K HOUR OVERHAUL

Paragraph requires inspections, adjustments and replacements outlined under 30,000 hour maintenance iaw reference 2.1.3, MI 1722. Please confirm this includes the requirements from the daily (page 5) up to the every 30,000 hours (page 14).

Requirements are to perform the maintenance on the running time basis only starting on page 8 of Reference 2.1.3.

QUESTION 14:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______204_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______ 7.3________

TITLE: _____#4 MDG 60K HOUR OVERHAUL

QUESTION:

Paragraph requires inspections, adjustments and replacements outlined under 60,000 hour maintenance IAW reference 2.1.3, MI 1722. Please confirm this includes the requirements from the daily (page 5) up to the every 60,000 hours (page 15).

Requirements are to perform the maintenance on the running time basis only starting on page 8 of Reference 2.1.3 up to 60,000 hours.

QUESTION 15:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______710_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______ 7.2. ________

TITLE: INSTALLATION OF THE SUB BOTTOM FRAME

QUESTION:

Paragraph requires working drawings and an update of the docking plan. Will the reference drawings be available in an Autocad format to the successful bidder?

ANSWER:

No autocad format will be provided. However, only redlines shall be required.

Paragraph 7.2 should read:

7.2.2 Provide redline drawings updating the docking plan for removed transducers. Provide drawings to MSC Rep for review no later than 2 weeks PRIOR to undocking of vessel. Redlines shall be approved by MSC Rep prior to undocking.

QUESTION 16:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______202_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:______ 7.6. ________

TITLE: STERN COOLING MODS

QUESTION:

Paragraph requires a revision of ref 2.1.1. Will the reference drawings be available in an Autocad format to the successful bidder?

Also, paragraph 7.6.1 requires revision to prepare revisions to any drawings that have been approved for modification or revision. Submit revised drawing for ABS approval. The contractor is unclear on who is doing the approval of drawings for modification or revision and if going to ABS who will be responsible for monitoring and paying ABS?

ANSWER:

Drawings will be provided in Autocad Format. However, Redlines will be the only requirement. The contractor will not be responsible for submitting or paying ABS. Paragraph 7.6.1 should Read:

7.6.1 Prepare redline drawings referenced in 2.1 that have been approved for modification or revision.

QUESTION 17:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0106

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO.: 7.8.2

TITLE: REFRIGERATED CONEX BOX RELOCATION

What are the “new exterior” areas that get blasted to near white in para 7.8.2? Can the government provide the surface area in square feet to be dealt with? Due to dust control issues could UHP water blasting or power tool cleaning be utilized instead of grit?

ANSWER:

New exterior areas that get blasted to near white metal are the deck insert plates and tie downs. Blast and paint the deck sockets and twist locks per the manufacture’s recommendation to ensure proper function. Total new exterior area estimate: 28 sqft.

Paint all new interior under deck structure to match existing structure.

UHP is an acceptable alternative to abrasive blasting as long as the final surface preparation meets the paint manufacture’s requirements.

QUESTION 18:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0108

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO.: 7.8.2

TITLE: REMOVE FOUNDATION FOR EMERGENCY GENERATOR

QUESTION:

What are the “new exterior” areas that get blasted to near white in para 7.8.2? Can the government provide the surface area in square feet to be dealt with? Due to dust control issues could UHP water blasting or power tool cleaning be utilized instead of grit?

ANSWER:

There will be no new exterior areas only newly exposed deck areas to coat. Total area estimate: 750 sqft

UHP is an acceptable alternative to abrasive blasting as long as the final surface preparation meets the paint manufacture’s requirements.

QUESTION 19:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0203 & 0204

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

TITLE: OVERHAUL OF #3 AND #4 MDG’S

QUESTION:

This spec for the engine repairs is very different from the past as this spec. only references EMD Maintenance Instruction (MI) 1722. MI 1722 calls for multiple items that have not been part of the engine overhauls in the past and it leaves out a LOT of items that are normally included in the overhaul.

If we quote MI 1722 as it is written then we will issue multiple condition reports on the very first day to include all of the material that was left out of the spec. IE head seat rings, lower rod bearings, upper main bearings, test cocks, valve bridges, liner inserts, etc.

The MI calls for changing power packs but it does not mention suppling and installing the EPA 1042 kit which comes with power packs and injectors. Note: #3 & #4 engines currently have 1042 kits installed.

Please clarify the intended scope of work.

ANSWER:

WI 203 is for #3 Diesel generator to perform a 30K hour overhaul only in accordance with MI 1722.

WI 204 is for #4 Diesel generator to perform a 30K hour overhaul only in accordance with MI 1722.

Contractor is required to purchase all items necessary to perform required maintenance

QUESTION 20:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0405

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO.: 7.2.1.e & 7.2.2.j

TITLE: SHIP CONTROL CONSOLE (SCC) SHIPYARD ASSIST

QUESTION:

What is the current typ flooring in the bridge / chart room and how thick is it?

Current flooring is tile. Thickness is unknown.

QUESTION 21:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0712

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO.: 7.1.4

TITLE: AFT STARBOARD CABLE DRUM PRESERVATION

QUESTION:

To what standard is the drum to be power tooled to in para 7.1.4?

Please use SSPC SP-11 for guidance. Reference was already provided.

QUESTION 22:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0202

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:2.0

TITLE: STERN TUBE COOLING MODS (T-ALT-T-ARC7-15-004)

QUESTION: Please provide the following missing references for this item:

MSC Drawing No. 342-5503632 Rev F T-ARC 7 CABLE REPAIR SHIP – SEAWATER CENTRAL COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAM, SELECTED RECORD DRAWING (SRD)

MSC Drawing No. 436-8497045 Rev – T-ARC 7 CABLE REPAIR SHIP – SEAWATER COOLING ALARM SYSTEM MODIFICATION

NAVSEA Drawing No. 436-5503272 Rev A, T-ARC 7 CABLE REPAIR SHIP – SEAWATER COOLING ALARM AND INDICATOR ISO AND ELEM WIRING DIAGRAM

Drawings are attached.

QUESTION 23:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0512

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2/7.3

TITLE: GAUGE CALIBRATION SERVICES (VR16-046)

QUESTION:

Para 7.2 (placed in para 7.3) indicates that the contractor should assume 200 gages to be replaced as part of the work item. Gauge prices vary from $15 to $900 each so the cost of this replacement could vary greatly depending upon the gauges to be replaced. Please specify an assumed cost for the 200 gauges to be replaced.

Assume gauge cost to be approximately $200 each.

QUESTION 24:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0607

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO.: 7.8.2

TITLE: RESCUE BOAT INSTALLATION

QUESTION:

What are the “new exterior” areas that get blasted to near white in para 7.8.2? Can the government provide the surface area in square feet to be dealt with? Due to dust control issues could UHP water blasting or power tool cleaning be utilized instead of grit?

ANSWER:

The new exterior areas include rescue boat foundations, rails and stanchions, davit interface areas and the ladder and platform structure. The davit will be supplied already painted. Total new exterior area estimate: 245 sq. ft.

New interior structure shall be painted to match the existing painting system.

UHP is an acceptable alternative to abrasive blasting as long as the final surface preparation meets the paint manufacture’s requirements.