J-8_RFC_Questions_and_Answers.doc

N3220519R6505

USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20)

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __WI 458_____________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: _2.1.1_____________

TITLE: ____WHIP ANTENNA MAINTENANCE_______

QUESTION: #1

COULD YOU PLEASE PROVIDE THE REFERENCE AS LISTED IN SPECIFICATIONS? THE ARRANGEMENT IS NOT IN THE PACKAGE.

ANSWER:

Please see attached references.

0967-LP-177-3050

0967-LP-421-1010

0967-LP-297-6010

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __WI 301____________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: _3.3___________

TITLE: ____NR 2 ADG JACKET WATER PUMP_______

QUESTION: #2

THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY DO NOT SELL MATERIALS TO A THIRD PARTY ENTITY. THEY STATE THAT THEY SELL TO GOVERNMENT ONLY. THE MANUFACTURER IS MAN B&W AG

ANSWER:

Gov has also found parts to be long lead items. To prevent undue stress on the contractor, the Gov will “delete the work item” from the package and send out as a separate work request NOT attached to this solicitation.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __WI 881____________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ALL__________

TITLE: ____AC CHILLER SERVICING_______

QUESTION: #3

CAN ALL THREE UNITS BE TAGGED OUT AT THE SAME TIME TO BE SERVICED ?

ANSWER:

NO.

At least 1 unit must remain in operation daily.

With ship’s force participation, it may be possible to secure all 3 for the maximum of 1 to 2 hours.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______WI 503_____________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ___________________

TITLE: _________________________________________________________________

QUESTION: #4

Does the work listed for Main Circulating Pump and Motor Overhaul require the installation of a cofferdam?

ANSWER:

YES.

The present arrangement is only One (1) valve protection, Butterfly valve.

The scope of work will require divers to install a “cofferdam” and contractor to install a “Pancake” to provide Two (2) valve protection for pump overhaul.

Recap:

Three step process:

1) Divers install cofferdam, contractor install pancake. Test for leakage prior to divers departing the water. Prior to opening pump case.

2) Contractor / divers monitor status of cofferdam daily while pump case is opened.

3) After pump has been put back together, divers to verify cofferdam integrity, contractors remove pancake, test for leakage, prior to divers leaving the water.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __SECTION I____________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 52.211-11__________

TITLE: ______LIQUIDATED DAMAGES__

QUESTION: #5

Being the ship will be on the base for repairs and not a Contractor Facility, the Contractor does not have control of all of the subs and OEMs gaining access to the vessel. Can the $90,342.00 a day be removed from the Contract?

ANSWER:

This clause will not be removed but, Total Liquidated Damages shall not exceed 50% of the contract value

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __0011___________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.1.3.1.__________

TITLE: ______FURNISH GENERAL SERVICES__

QUESTION: #8

Paragraph states to provide 90 ton crane 10 times with a 24 hour notice. Since it takes at least 5 days to get crane lifts approved, is it the intent for contractor to have crane on pier for entire availability?

ANSWER:

Crane capacity reduced from 90 Ton to 25 Tons and notice increased from 24 hours to 40 hours. Revision A of work item attached.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __102___________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ALL__________

TITLE: ______01 DECK NON SKID RENEWAL__

QUESTION: #9

This work item requires port and starboard 01 level decks to be blasted and non-skidded during this availability. These two decks are like the major interstate highway on this ship. Prepping and painting of these decks would interfere and prevent repairs on many items. Items include accommodation ladders, life raft davits, lifeboat davits, life boats, rescue boats and davits, security boats and crane. Contractor feels that this item should not be accomplished at this time given all of the work to be done. Can this item be rescheduled?

ANSWER:

Work Item removed from Work Package.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __ALL__________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ALL__________

TITLE: ______ALL__

QUESTION: #6

Due to the extensive amount of work associated with this availability, can more time be allotted to complete repairs?

ANSWER:

Period of Performance has been extended eighteen days (18). It has gone from an 60 day availability to a 78 day availability. POP is now January 8, 2020 to March 27, 2020.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: ____353_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ____ALL_____

TITLE: ______THEMOGRAPHIC SURVY_

QUESTION: #7

While obtaining subcontractor pricing, it was revealed that the subcontractor just completed survey in March during shipyard period. Are we certain we want this item completed again?

ANSWER:

Work Item to be retained as written.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __102___________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ALL__________

TITLE: ______01 DECK NON SKID RENEWAL__

QUESTION: #8

This work item requires port and starboard 01 level decks to be blasted and non-skidded during this availability. These two decks are like the major interstate highway on this ship. Prepping and painting of these decks would interfere and prevent repairs on many items. Items include accommodation ladders, life raft davits, lifeboat davits, life boats, rescue boats and davits, security boats and crane. Contractor feels that this item should not be accomplished at this time given all of the work to be done. Can this item be rescheduled?

ANSWER:

Work Item removed from Work Package.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: ____353_______

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ____ALL_____

TITLE: ______THEMOGRAPHIC SURVY_

QUESTION: #9

While obtaining subcontractor pricing, it was revealed that the subcontractor just completed survey in March during shipyard period. Are we certain we want this item completed again?

ANSWER:

Work Item to be retained as written.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______WI_958____________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ________7.4.a___________

TITLE: _________________________________________________________________

QUESTION: #10

“Hydroblasting (high pressure water jet cleaning) may be used on all propellers and fairwater surfaces. Perform hydroblasting immediately upon drydocking and before marine growth has dried. At NO TIME shall hydroblasting on unpainted propeller surfaces exceed 10,000 psi or 2,000 psi for painted surfaces.” Please advise if the USNS COMFORT does/doesn’t have painted propellers. Specification is a generic form and this will make a difference in the cleaning method and associated pricing.

ANSWER:

USNS Comfort will not be going on dry dock, this is a pier side availability.

Comfort only has one (1) propeller.

Comfort propeller is not painted.

Propeller is Ni Al Brz, ABS Type 4, 26 Feet Diameter, 5 Blades.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: ________WI 501____________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ___3.2.1 and 3.2.2________________

TITLE: _________________________________________________________________

QUESTION: #11

Paragraph 3.2.1 – “40 feet of schedule 80 piping for each of the various sizes.” Please advise if the piping material is carbon steel for all systems including sewage & seawater/freshwater.

Paragraph 3.2.2 – “20 feet of schedule 40 piping for each of the various sizes.” Please advise if the piping material is carbon steel for all systems including sewage & seawater/freshwater.

ANSWER:

For bid purposes, all piping is schedule 40 galvanized steel.

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: ________WI 657____________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ___7.2________________

TITLE: Accommodation Ladder Inspection

QUESTION: #12

Paragraph 7.2 – “Provide temporary means of access to the vessel whenever the accommodation ladder and gangways are unavailable due to inspection, service & testing.” Can the Public Works Center (PWC) at NOB provide the temporary ladder/gangway for this item?

ANSWER:

The standard set up for USNS Comfort while at Norfolk Naval Base is to have a quarterdeck / access point utilizing a base gangway arrangement.

Typically, the ship’s “accommodation ladder” is only used as a backup, when needed.

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