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MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N3220521R2081

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #4

QUESTION: #27:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: J-11 Dry Docking

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: Dry Docking What amount of overhang would be acceptable and what is that resolution based on?

ANSWER:

Proposal received is UNSAT. They’d have to omit blocks 1-5 and 19-24, for a total of 11 blocks omitted, which is 46% of the block build.

Block loads would essentially double for the remaining blocks, thus overloading the ship’s frames that are over the remaining blocks.”

QUESTION: #28:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0023

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: Hazardous Waste Disposal Is there any known or suspected hazardous waste. Including but not limited to: Cadmium, Chromates, Lead, Arsenic, Barium or other Heavy Metals?

Is there any known or suspected Asbestos?

ANSWER:

Belozona is not “required” for this work item. Specification states “or equivalent” epoxy system could be used.

Belzona, PPG, International, etc epoxy paint hve been used on the vessel. Any equivalent epoxy paint can be used as long as it is rated for sea water application.

QUESTION: #29:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0102

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 3.1.3

TITLE: Preservation of Voids & Bilges Please provide photos showing the Engine Room Bilges, How deep they are, what type of structure is in the bilges. I.e. Piping, cabling, foundations, etc… along with the condition of the bilges.

ANSWER:

Photo will be available via DOD Safe

QUESTION: #30:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0025

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Various TITLE: Physical Security at Private Contractor’s Facility Work Item 0025 is listed in multiple locations and in the index as a “B” category item, though the specification title lists this as an “A” category item. Is this WI to be considered an “A” or “B” item for pricing?

ANSWER:

WI 025 is CAT B/

QUESTION: #31:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0561

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.3

TITLE: Gauge Calibration (1YR) CCSI Reference 2.3, which includes a list of all equipment that requires calibration was not provided with previous downloads. We are unable to properly estimate WI 561 without the listed reference. Will MSC be providing this reference?

ANSWER:

Gauge list was previously provided but will be resent via DoD Safe

QUESTION: #32:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 351 & 352

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Ref 2.1.1 TITLE: Drawing 8445374 Reference 2.1.1 for WI 351 & 352 is missing from the provided documentation. We are unable to properly estimate WI 351 & 352 without the listed reference. Will MSC be providing this document?

ANSWER:

Reference 2.1.1 is not needed.

QUESTION: #33:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0934

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.5.1.b TITLE: Inspect Sea Valves and Sea Chests CCSI Paragraph 7.5.1.b States:

b. Prep, prime and coat all hull spool pieces to include pipe interior through to the hull penetration and flange face with contractor furnished Belzona epoxy system or equivalent.

Please identify the Belzona product by part number that is required to be used for this work item

ANSWER:

Belzona is not “required” for this work item. Specification states “or equivalent” epoxy system could be used.

Belzona, PPG, International, etc epoxy paint have been used on the vessel. Any equivalent epoxy paint can be used as long as it is rated for aluminum hull and sea water application.

QUESTION: #34:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 1001

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.7

TITLE: West Test Flight Deck Nets Paragraph 7.7 States:

7.7 Inspect the all flight tie downs (including Helo parking area) and report any discrepancies via condition report. Please provide Reference 2.1. It was not provided.

What is the criteria we are to inspect to? Is this covered in WI 1005?

ANSWER:

Reference 2.1 is available commercially, but will be provided via DOD SAFE.

Inspect tie down to IAW WI 1005.

QUESTION: #35:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0111

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.2

TITLE: RCS Modification Enclosure 2.2 states: “2.2 Enclosures:

2.2.1 T-EPF Class Equipment Room & Void Space, Frame Brackets and Clips

2.2.2 T-EPF-1 USNS Fall River Ride Control Equipment Room Modifications” We are missing these enclosures, Please provide both enclosures for Planning and Estimating purposes.

ANSWER:

References were previously provided but will be resent via DoD Safe

QUESTION: #36:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 1001

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0

TITLE: Weight Test Flight Deck Nets Paragraph 2.0 States:

2.0 REFERENCES

2.1 Load Test Nylon Net PMS Card AP-1.pdf

Please provide Reference 2.1. It was not provided.

ANSWER:

Reference is available commercially, but will be sent via DoD SAFE

QUESTION: #37:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 1005

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.0

TITLE: TEPF CSI Flight Deck Tie Down Replacement Paragraph 7.1.1.1 States:

7.1.1.1 Remove by grinding, 132 Flight Deck Tie Down Cups. Cups are held in place by a top and bottom circumferential weld. Welds shall be ground down to fit line between cup and flight deck planking and then removed. Access to bottom weld is from the space below (Mission Bay) and is located approximately 6M up in the overhead. Great care shall be taken not to cut into the existing Flight Deck Planking Please provide References identified above. They were not provided.

Will the Customer allow the Contractor to use a Hole Saw to remove in lieu of grinding, providing that all fitup, welding, etc. are met?

ANSWER:

Details are shown on reference 2.1, which is provide. Use of hole saw is acceptable.