RFC Document 6.docx

N3220520R7004

USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) MTA

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

NAME OF CONTRACTOR:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 11

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Paragraphs 7.1.3.2, 7.1.3.3

TITLE: FURNISH GENERAL SERVICES FOR SHIP AT GOVT PIER

QUESTION: Work Item 11 – “FURNISH GENERAL SERVICES FOR SHIP AT GOVT PIER” PARAGRAPHS 7.1.3.2, 7.1.3.3

Paragraph 7.1.3.2 “Contractor shall be responsible to comply with the requirements for gaining access to bring a commercial crane onboard the Naval Base and Piers.” Current process is five days prior to use.

Paragraph 7.1.3.3 “The government will provide 24 hour notice for all crane service requirements.”

These two requirements clash as 24 hour notice by the government is not enough notice to provide a 5-day notice to the base. How does contractor get around this discrepancy?

ANSWER:

Government will comply with the 5-day Base access notification requirements.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 11

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Paragraphs 7.1.4, 7.1.4.1

TITLE: FURNISH GENERAL SERVICES FOR SHIP AT GOVT PIER

QUESTION: Work Item 11 – “FURNISH GENERAL SERVICES FOR SHIP AT GOVT PIER” PARAGRAPHS 7.1.4, 7.1.4.1

Paragraph 7.1.4.1 “Provide a self contained (including power, potable water and disposal of waste) portable toilet facility (bathroom trailer) for use by the crew and contractor during the availability.”

Can contractor connect to pier services provided they have the proper metered devices to measure usage/quantity?

Contractor to provide a self-contained Facility. Contractor should not depend on having access to pier services during the availability.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO:

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

TITLE:

QUESTION: Work Item GENERAL -SHIP POSITION –

Please provide position of ship that will be adjacent to Pier #1 for this work (Port or Starboard).

Ship will be docked Port side to the Pier during the MTA.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 791

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.10 MANUFACTURER’S REPRESENTATIVE:

TITLE: TAH CSI PATIENT LITTER HOIST

QUESTION: Work Item 791 – “TAH CSI PATIENT LITTER HOIST” Paragraphs 7.10-7.10.3 “Provide the services of an OEM authorized company to inspect, repair, test and recertify…”

7.10.2 – The following is a know source for service on the Port Litter Hoist System

7.10.2.1 – Global Hydraulics Inc.

7.10.3 – The following is the OEM address for the Starboard Bridge Crane System

7.10.3 .1 – Transco Industries Inc.

Contractor has reached out to both OEM’s and received a “No Bid” response. Please advise if the customer wants to remove item from solicitation due to lack of OEM support.

Contractor can use the services of the following company to accomplish the requirements of work item:

HyVal Industries Inc 898 Widgeon Road Norfolk, Virginia 23513 POC: Brian Tender Phone: (757) 855-2026

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: ___704___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:__7.2_______________________

TITLE: _ LTD WARD BED REPAIRS (VRs 18-118, 19-008 19-009)_______

QUESTION:

Please confirm if the price quoted is to include only repairs at the direction of MSCREP after submittal of inspection report from item 7.2.3. Which are limited to 160 Man Hours and $8,500 in materials.

Or… if the price must include the repairs of all damages listed in ENCLOSURE ONE LIST OF KNOWN LIMITED CARE WARD TREATMENT BED DISCREPANCIES, plus an addition 160 man hours and $8,500 in materials

The contractor is to accomplish an inspection of the beds in the limited wards listed in 3.1. Once the inspection is complete, the contractor is required to write a condition found report with recommendations. The 160 Hours and $8,500 Material is to accomplish the repairs identified as a result of the inspection report. Enclosure One is provided as a list of known problems to look at during the inspection.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO: 782

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ENCLOSURE 2.2.1/Paragraph (c) & REFERENCE 2.1.1 T6220-AW-MMC-010 LOW PRESSURE AIR COMPRESSOR

TITLE: TAH CSI O2N2 LPAC INSPECTION

QUESTION: Work Item 782 – “TAH CSI O2N2 LPAC INSPECTION” – Enclosure 2.2.1/ PARAGRAPH (c)

Paragraph (c) – “Inspect O2N2 compressor cooling water pump, overhaul if required (change order) task code 8731 B4BH” Reference 2.1.1 does not reflect a cooling water pump as identified in paragraph (c) of Enclosure 2.2.1 it only reflects lube oil pumps.

OEM Cummins-Wagner stated that the cooling water pump “is not an integral part of the air compressor”.

Please provide location and specifications for cooling water pump identified in enclosure 2.2.1 paragraph (c).

The pumps are located in Service Area 4 (4-60-0)

The Following applies to each pump:

Gould’s Pump Model: 3196 Size: 2 x 3-8 Serial Numbers: 722D904-1 and 722D904-2

NAME OF CONTRACTOR: __

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: ___701 and 702___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:___7.1.2______________________

TITLE: FWD WARD PRC DECK INSTALL (VR 19-035) &

AFT WARD PRC DECK INSTALL (VR 19-036)

QUESTION:

Please specify which one is being used for decking?

1. MIL-32584 type IV, class 1, grade A, Comp E = Epoxy color-flake and Epoxy seal coats or

2. MIL-32584 type IV, class 1, grade A, Comp P = Polyurethane base coat with Epoxy color-flake and Epoxy seal coats.

These are both color-flake.

Use any PRC deck covering that is USCG and SOLAS approved for marine use.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 703

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.1.7 – 7.1.8

TITLE: Renew Ventilation Ducts & Renew Sinks and Counter tops

QUESTION:

Please amplify what is meant by the term “Renew” does this mean “Like for Like” or replace with identical or replace with an approved USCG/ABS approved item. There is significant price differences. In addition this item is quite difficult to accurately price due to no parts list and no shipcheck available?

Can you open for ship check (applying proper COVID 19 safety protocols)?

7.1.7 Renew the ventilation supply and exhaust diffusers with USCG and ABS Approved unit.

7.1.8 Renew the sinks and countertops with a new marine grade porcelain sink and CRES Counter Top.

Vessel is not available for shipcheck.

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