1 APACHE RFCs 001 - 016.pdf

N3220520R7001

USNS APACHE (T-ATF 172) FY20 MTA

ATTACHMENT J - 8

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

001 - 016

RFC #1

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __017___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__3.1.3_________________

TITLE: _HANDLING SHIPS STORES_________________

QUESTION:

1. Paragraph 3.1.3 states Five (2) tons of miscellaneous dry stores. Please clarify the correct amount of dry stores to be offloaded.

2. Paragraph 7.12 discusses providing frozen and chill boxes. As dry stores are only listed, will frozen and chill boxes actually be required?

ANSWER:

Question 1: Correct amount of miscellaneous dry stores is Two (2) tons.

Question 2: No frozen or chilled storage will be required.

A revised WI 017 will be provided.

RFC #2

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __030___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__7.6 / 7.7_________________

TITLE: _CONTINUATION OF SERVICES_________________

QUESTION:

Paragraphs 7.6 & 7.7 states to provide a unit price per day for <15 to 90> days. Please clarify which quantity we are supposed to provide pricing for.

ANSWER:

Provide the pricing as requested in the work item for 15 to 90 days for both paragraphs

RFC #3

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __101___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__7.3_________________

TITLE: _01 LEVEL STEEL REPAIR FORWARD_________________

QUESTION:

Paragraph 7.3 states to renew approximately twenty-four (24) linear feet of ¼” steel plate but doesn’t give a width. Also, the reference 2.1.1 mentioned in the paragraph is missing. Please provide a width for the amount of plate needing renewal and also provide the missing reference: MSC DWG 1230-927-110 Rev F Deckhouse.

ANSWER:

Please see attached reference 1230-927-110 Rev F, Deckhouse. Width of steel to be renewed is approximately four (4) feet.

A revised WI 101 will be provided.

RFC #4

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __102___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__7.3-7.5_________________

TITLE: _02 LEVEL STEEL RENEWALS_________________

QUESTION:

Paragraphs 7.3-7.5 state to refer to reference 2.2.1 which doesn’t exist except as an Enclosure 2.2.1 also referred to in paragraph 7.3. Reference 2.1.1 is also missing (same reference missing from WI 101).

Please clarify which reference to refer to and also provide the missing reference: MSC DWG 1230-927- 110 Rev F Deckhouse.

ANSWER:

Utilize reference 2.1.1 for para 7.3 – 7.5. Reference 1230-927-110 new dwg number 4842827

A revised WI 102 will be provided.

RFC #5

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __104___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__2.1.2 / 7.4_________________

TITLE: _04 LEVEL STEEL REPAIRS_________________

1. Reference 2.1.2 is missing. Please provide the missing reference: MSC DWG 1230-001-171 Rev Masts.

2. Paragraph 7.4 states to remove and replace the FF Platform. Is the whole FF platform to be replaced or the portion around the mast in the enclosures? Please clarify the scope of work and provide a bill of materials as well.

Question 1: Please see attached reference 2.1.2: 1230-001-171, Rev E – Masts.

Question 2: Scope of work for paragraph 7.4 is to remove holed Firefighting Platform extension around the mast as shown in the attached pictures. MSC does not provide a bill of materials, see Reference 2.1.1.

for list of required materials.

RFC #6

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __106___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__7.11_________________

TITLE: _MAIN DECK STEEL RENEWALS_________________

QUESTION:

Paragraph 7.11 calls out for replacement of six (6) portable bulwark stanchions. The reference being referred to for this is missing. Please either provide the sizes of the stanchions or the missing reference:

MSC DWG 1230-913-110 Aft Tanks Port Frames 75-92.

ANSWER:

New MSC number is 4842814 sent DOD SAFE

A revised WI 106 will be provided

RFC #7

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __107___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__2.1.2_________________

TITLE: _FRAME 60 PORT BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT_________________

Reference 2.1.2 is missing. Please provide the missing reference: MSC DWG 4842829 Rev F Main Deck Frames 55-75.

ANSWER:

Question 1: Work Item 0107, Reference 2.1.2 – MSC Dwg 4842829, Rev F is incorrect the correct Reference 2.1.2 is MSC Dwg 4842819 Rev F and is attached.

A revised WI 0107 will be provided.

RFC #8

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __109___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__1.1 / 7.5.3_________________

TITLE: _REPLACE WATER TIGHT DOORS 2 AND SCUTTLES 3_________________

QUESTION:

Paragraph 1.1 states to replace the two (2) water tight door WTD’s Machine Shop and Paint Locker, whereas paragraph 7.5.3 states to inspect and overhaul the WTD’s. Please clarify which one is correct.

ANSWER:

Inspect and repair the doors not replace

A revised WI 109 will be provided

RFC #9

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __505___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__2.1.1_________________

TITLE: _SLIDING WATERTIGHT DOOR PIPING REPAIRVR20-002_________________

QUESTION:

Reference 2.1.1 is missing. Please provide a bill of materials and the missing reference: MSC Drawing No. 1230-001-167 Rev E, Sliding Watertight Door Installation.

MSC does not provide a bill of materials, Reference 2.1.1 is attached.

RFC #10

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __510___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__1.1_________________

TITLE: _#1 FIRE/BALLAST PUMP STRAINER REPLACEMENT_________________

QUESTION:

Abstract 1.1 states to manufacture new ship fire/ballast pump seawater strainer basket and renew the strainer foundation, but nowhere in the Statement of Work does it mention the renewal of the strainer foundation. Please clarify if the foundation is to be omitted.

ANSWER:

The foundation is to be omitted

A revised WI 510 will be provided

RFC #11

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __574___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__3.2_________________

TITLE: _TATF CCSI FIRE DOORS & SHUTTERS_________________

QUESTION:

Please provide a manufacturer for the 30” sliding fire door in order to get a proper manufacturer’s representative to inspect, service and test it properly.

ANSWER:

In accordance with Work Item 0574, paragraph 7.10 there is no Manufacturer’s Representative required for this work item. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) recognized External Documentation shall suffice for qualified service providers.

RFC #12

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __604___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__2.1 / 7.3.6_________________

TITLE: _AFT CAPSTAN REPLACEMENT_________________

1. Reference 2.1.1 states Rev E, but Rev F was provided. Reference 2.1.2 states Rev F, but Rev G was provided. Please clarify if the latest references that were provided are to be used.

2. Please provide the length of the bolts listed in paragraph 7.3.6 as the lengths are not provided in the references.

ANSWER:

REV F and REV G are correct. Length of the bolts are 4 inches in length

A revised WI 604 will be provided

RFC #13

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __685___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__7.3_/_7.4_______________

TITLE: _GANGWAY REPAIRS_________________

1. Please provide a linear footage of weld repairs necessary to complete the repairs listed in paragraph 7.3.

2. Paragraph 7.4 states that the Five Year Inspection and Weight Testing is covered under WI 0657.

This item was not provided. Please clarify if testing is to be performed as part of this item.

ANSWER:

Question 1: Approximately ten (10) linear feet of welding repairs are required.

Question 2: Testing is required for this work item. Work Item 0658, paragraph 7.4 has an typographical error. Paragraph 7.4 should read as follows: “Five Year Inspection and Weight testing testing is covered under WI 0658”.

A revised WI 0685 will be provided

RFC #14

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: ____item # 0106_________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:___7.14_________________

TITLE: ________Deck Steel Renewals____________________________________

Ask to crop out and replace 24’ x 1.2” plate. What is the width of the plate?

ANSWER:

Change Work Item 0106 paragraph 7.14 to read as follows: “Crop out and replace the deteriorated steel with Grade A ABS steel per ref 2.1.3 detail 62A. For estimating purposes estimate 24 SQ Ft of 1.2” steel plate.”.

A revised WI 0106 will be provided

RFC #15

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:___2.1.3_________________

TITLE: ________Reference/Enclosures.____________________________________

QUESTION:

Can not find drawing 582 – 8388811 mooring and towing arrangement & det..

Please see attached reference.

RFC #16

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: ____item # 0508_________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:___3.2.1_________________

TITLE: ________AC Plant Refurbishment____________________________________

QUESTION:

Need a complete Model Number to provide a replacement compressor can not provide quotation without a complete number. Carrier Model the number in RFQ is 5MH40-149 Carrier is saying there is not enough numbers.

ANSWER:

Per ship-check completed 05-05-2020 here are the serial numbers off of the Number 1 and 2 A/C Compressors:

Mfr: Carrier Model: 5H40-149 Nr. 1 S/N: 1079J00192No2

Nr. 2 S/N: 1079J00195No1

A revised WI 0508 will be provided