RFC 5.docx

N3220520R7004

USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) MTA

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

NAME OF CONTRACTOR:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 104

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 3.2/QUANTITY 14 EACH, 8.1/(1/2, ¾, 1, 1.5, & 2) INCH DIAMETER QUANTITY 14 EACH

TITLE: KICK PIPE RENEWALS

QUESTION: Work Item 104 – “KICK PIPE RENEWALS” – Paragraphs 3.2 & 8.1

Paragraph 3.2 identifies a quantity of 14 each Paragraph 8.1 identifies (5) different kick pipe sizes (1/2, ¾, 1, 1.5 & 2) and states “14 each”.

Is it the government’s intent to replace a total quantity of (14) kick pipes or is it the government’s intent to replace (14) kick pipes of each of the various sizes (5 different sizes) identified under paragraph 8.1 with a total quantity of 70 kick pipes? Please clarify.

ANSWER:

Work item 104 is category “B” item. For planning purposes, provide pricing to replace a total of (14) kick-pipes.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 186

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.1.1 and 3.1.2

TITLE: Survey cable penetrations in a limited area

QUESTION:

Can you provide a total quantity of deck penetration which is not called out in the spec or references and drawing 5980509 cannot be viewed properly?

Estimate a total of 144 cable penetrations to be inspected throughout the ship’s 01 level.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 781

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 4.0/GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL

TITLE: TAH CSI O2N2 PRODUCER INSPECTION

QUESTION: Work Item 781 – “TAH CSI O2N2 PRODUCER INSPECTION” – Paragraph 4 – Government Furnished Equipment/Material

OEM requires N2 and Cryogenic insulation and stated that ship has an abundant supply of these materials. Will the government supply the required N2 and Cryogenic insulation as GFM material?

Contractor is to provide N2 and Cryogenic insulation.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 1081

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

TITLE: TAH CSI RAS STATION SERVICING (1 x 5 YEARS)

QUESTION: Work Item 1081 – “TAH CSI RAS STATION SERVICING”

Please advise if the USNS COMFORT work will take place at either Pier 11 or Pier 12. If not these locations, please provide pier location for testing purposes.

The USNS COMFORT work is scheduled to take place at Pier 1.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 0090

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Various

TITLE: This item describes the requirements for the contractor to provide cleaning services in an attempt to control and prevent the spread of COVID-19 for duration of the maintenance and repair period.

QUESTION:

On Work Item 90 on the Comfort (COVID19)? Is the government going to provide Ship force for the quarterdeck for taking temperatures and screening questions? Also, who is a good source for cleaning the ship no representative listed in Work Item? For the transit path on the ship is the areas being worked going to be affected. Also, what is the status on the 14 day period if working other ships.

ANSWER:

1) At the time of this writing, Yes. It is expected for ship force to provide the manpower for monitoring forms, logs and taking temperatures.

If ship’s manpower changes and cannot be supported, it will be addressed in a Change Order.

2) In the past, Comfort had contract with Stateside Services Inc. 3249 Bakewell St Douglasville GA 30135-3183, POC Michael Ricks. Do not know if they have a local affiliate. Also, some contractors (on other projects), are using a company K.R.T Inc 803-B Industrial Avenue Chesapeake, VA 23324 admin@k-r-tllc.com

3) It is intended to plot a path from the pier to each work site, to create as little obstruction as possible. It is expected for daily communication between the contractor and ship’s force to be conducted to minimize interference, but allow for smooth work flow.

4) At the time of package solicitation, it was unknown which direction the COVID-19 virus will take the nation. It is expected for contractors to NOT BID on 14 days of ROM at this time. As we get closer to Jan 2021, the virus impact may or may not change. If the 14 day ROM requirement is still in effect, then it will have to be addressed as a Contract Change Order, and the MSC Contracting officer would negotiate with the contractor the best coarse of action, such as a second shift to make up time loss and / or changes to the POP.

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: EAST COAST REPAIR & FABRICATION

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO:

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

TITLE:

QUESTION: Work Item GENERAL –

Contractor would like to request an extension from the current due date of 7/14/2020 2:00 PM due to unexpected delays concerning OEM vendor response and material requests delays.

The solicitation period will be extended by 1 week with a new due date of 7/21/2020 2:00 PM Eastern.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 592

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 4.2.1 - LUBRICATING OIL FOR ENGINE AS NEEDED, 4.2.2 – COOLING WATER AND ADDITIVE AS NEEDED

TITLE: TAH CSI AUXILIARY DIESEL ENGINE SERVICING

QUESTION: Work Item 592 – “TAH CSI AUXILIARY DIESEL ENGINE SERVICING” Paragraphs 4.2.1, 4.2.2

Please provide quantity and type of all fluids required to be drained associated with one (qty. 1) Auxiliary Diesel Engine.

The ship will provide lubricating oil, cooling water and additive.

In the event lube oil, and cooling water has to be changed entirely as indicated by the oil analysis & inspections, a contract change order will be issued to assist in draining.

Per the tech-manual, the following information refers to (qty.1) Auxiliary Diesel Engine fluid content:

Lube oil- 263 gallon Cooling water- 87 gallon

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