N3220521R4014 Amend 0002.docx

N3220521R4014

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

C – 2 List of Standard WIs included for this solicitation:

CATEGORY “A” WORK ITEMS

CATEGORY “B” WORK ITEMS

ACRONYM TABLE

CONUS

CPARS

Contiguous United States Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

PDF

PII

Portable Document Format Personally Identifiable Information

SCOPE OF WORK

1. The contractor shall prepare for and accomplish the VR, overhaul, or alterations of the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (TAKE-12) as specified herein and IAW the WI package as provided in Attachment J-1 – WI Package (Specifications). Unless otherwise specified, all work shall be performed at the contractor’s shipyard.

2. In performing the WIs specified, the contractor shall be responsible for all of the following related work (in case of a discrepancy, the terms and conditions stated in the WIs take precedence over the following terms and conditions):

a. Providing the necessary management, procurement, production, testing, technical capability and resources, and quality assurance services.

b. Ensuring the timely procurement of CFM/CFP and the timely reporting, receipt, storage, installation, and accountability of GFM/GFP IAW FAR 52.245-1 and DFARS 252.211-7007, 252.245-7001, 252.245-7002, 252.245-7003, and 252.245-7004.

c. Using progress measurement systems to determine the physical progress of completed work for each of the elements in the scheduling plan, including material and manpower control, engineering, production, tests and trials IAW the CDRL and the contractor's own Technical Proposal, and the WI package. The progressing system shall permit a direct comparison of the physical progress of completed work to the planned performance measurement baseline for each of the elements in the scheduling plan.

d. Using management procedures and systems to identify behind-schedule conditions and unfavorable schedule variances based on the TPSN submitted with the contractor’s proposal. The applied procedures and systems shall provide timely identification of scheduling problem areas to permit prompt management action to correct unsatisfactory conditions.

e. Developing a performance milestone schedule/critical path chart to measure scheduled performance. Deviations from the milestone schedule/critical path chart dates in WI 0013 must be submitted to and approved by the KO. A performance milestone schedule and critical path chart shall be developed and submitted IAW the WI Package. The performance milestone schedule shall include and clearly identify primary and parallel critical paths. The resource loaded performance milestone schedule shall include, at a minimum, those milestones identified in WI 0013.

f. Using approved quality control procedures as required by this contract and the WI package to ensure procured material and performed production work conforms to the required quality standards.

g. Ensuring the ship's equipment and systems remain configured to existing baselines with regard to procured material, production work, and software.

h. Applying stringent configuration control procedures to ensure that configuration baselines are maintained for procured material and production work.

i. Providing for staging and storing of material (both Government-furnished and contractor-furnished) and LLTM for use in the availabilities from the date of award.

j. Managing all subcontractors’ performance during the availability. Ensure subcontractor work is to the same quality and standards as expected from the prime contractor. Develop and maintain a subcontractor management plan. The plan shall ensure that all communication and control of subcontractors is maintained by the prime contractor.

k. Employing good judgment and sound engineering practice and principles, particularly when WIs do not describe all details of accomplishing the work. The contractor shall be expected to have, either organically or through subcontractors, access to competent engineers who have a history of working solutions in a maritime environment.

3. Contract work shall be performed by an eligible contractor as defined below.

a. The contractor shall be capable of performing the full scope of the requirement stated herein within its own facilities, utilizing its own shop(s) and work force, or be capable of subcontracting for these elements beyond its managerial, technical, or physical capability or capacity. The contractor shall assume full responsibility for the integrated scheduling, cost, and quality of subcontractor performance.

b. The contractor shall be a company recognized as engaged in ship repair work and possess an organization capable of the full scope of planning, engineering, quality control, shipboard/offship production and component/system testing and trials. The contractor shall provide industry certifications such as: MSRA, ABR, or ISO Certification that would further emphasize the contractor's ability to perform the work. To be determined responsible, the contractor shall submit acceptable evidence to demonstrate its ability to accomplish the work. This will include a conclusive demonstration of having the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and/or subcontractors) at the time of award. The contractor’s proposal shall provide a documented and positive demonstration of established organizational elements as set forth below. These characteristics will be evaluated to determine a firm's eligibility for contract award:

1) Administration/Management Control. Established organization geared toward ship repair at all levels of size, value, and complexity, and toward technology innovation and process improvement. Clear lines of authority. Delegation of responsibility. Mid-level managerial positions in place. Competent and experienced employees with ship repair experience. Capability to develop and integrate planning, estimating, and scheduling functions. Defined managerial responsibilities for production, quality assurance, material procurement/control, and subcontractor control.

2) Financial Control. Segregation of accounting costs. Adequate accounting system. Favorable cash flow-ratios. Availability of a line of credit or other source of financial income to support the work effort. Prompt payment of subcontractors and suppliers.

3) Production Control. A production organization. On board (or ability to obtain) trade mix/skills to perform ship repair work. Control of production efforts. Integration of other key functions with production. Use of scheduling techniques. Methods of progressing. Training available to trades employees.

4) Production Technical Support. Engineering and design support capabilities (in-house or subcontracted) with sufficient capability to diagnose and evaluate technical problems and issues and to make competent technical recommendations to MSC when necessary and appropriate. The offeror shall be fully cognizant of ABS rules and USCG regulations and how they apply and impact this specification package.

5) Material/Procurement Control. A material purchasing department with staff. Procedures for control of material (purchasing, monitoring, receipt, inspection, segregation, issuance, nonconformance, and disposal). An inventory system – ordering, tagging warehousing. CFM/GFM storage, control and protection. Existing environmentally-controlled warehouse space. Material handling equipment. Familiarity with the Navy logistics support system.

6) Subcontractor Control. Procedures for selecting, scheduling, managing, monitoring and controlling subcontractors.

7) Quality Control/Test and Trials. A quality control organization/department/staff. Quality assurance procedures/manual. Calibration and metrology system availability. Test memo writing capability. Nondestructive Testing capabilities. Welding procedures and welders’ qualifications. Ability to perform trend analysis. Quality control system shall be certified or equivalent to ISO 9001:2001 standards.

8) Safety/Security. Safety Organization/Manager or Engineer. Safety manual/procedures. Safety training. First-aid capabilities or medical services. Fire protection/procedures. Physical yard security/security procedures.

9) Hazardous Material/Waste Control. Proper procedures and facilities to meet the legal requirements for removal, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. Segregated storage. Documentation of licensed subcontractors responsible for control of hazardous waste removal, storage, and disposal. Appropriate state/federal agency-issued hazardous waste generator number. Disposal records which indicate type of material, date, and place of disposal.

10) Facilities. Although facility requirements may vary with the work authorized for a specific ship, the contractor must be a ship repair company that possesses or has available the following facilities:

· Pier, with services in place, accessible to the CLASS size ship for berthing

· Structural Shop

· Machine Shop

· Pipe Shop

· Electrical/Electronic Shop

· Carpentry Shop

· Rigging Equipment

· Dry-dock – when required for docking of vessel in performance of the specification

11) Agreements. To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must possess an MSRA, ABR or submit acceptable evidence in lieu of the aforementioned to effectively communicate and demonstrate its ability to obtain required resources.

c. The government reserves the right to perform a site survey(s) for verification of policies, procedures, capabilities and facilities prior to award.

4. Asbestos removal requirements.

a. During the performance of this contract the contractor and subcontractors may be required to perform work which involves the removal or disturbance of asbestos or asbestos-containing products. This requirement applies to each instance of asbestos removal or disturbance.

b. The contractor shall comply with the precautions required in 29 CFR 1910.1001, 29 CFR 1926.58 and 40 CFR Part 61 and all other applicable Federal, state, and local restrictions. The contractor shall forward a copy of all required notices, licenses and permits to the KO immediately upon issuance or receipt.

c. The latest change to the Federal, state, and local regulations in effect at the time of issuance of the contract shall govern. Compliance with these regulations is mandatory and is necessary to protect the employees of the contractor and Naval personnel from exposure to asbestos fibers in excess of the OSHA Action level airborne concentration (currently 0.1 f/cc of air).

d. During removal or disturbance, the contractor shall control airborne asbestos concentrations outside the removal boundary to less than 0.1 f/cc at all times.

e. After removal or disturbance is complete, the areas within the removal boundary shall not be released for re-occupancy until clearance air sampling demonstrates these spaces have concentrations of asbestos less than 0.1 f/cc.

f. In all respects, the performance of air sampling and analysis shall be performed IAW the OSHA Reference Method (Appendix A of 29 CFR 1910.1001), with the following additional specifications:

1) Aggressive clearance sampling shall be performed on 25 mm cassettes at 2.0 liters per minute for a minimum of four (4) hours.

2) In performing the clearance sampling, the pump shall be placed within the compartment where the removal or disturbance occurred. When this operation is conducted in a multilevel space, at least one pump shall be placed on each level.

3) Air sampling shall be performed by a person competent in sampling procedures and overseen by a CIH by the ABIH.

4) Laboratory analysis of samples shall be performed by a participant in the AIHA PAT Program rated proficient for asbestos and air.

g. Personal sampling shall be conducted using breathing zone air samples which are representative of the 8-hour TWA exposure of each individual. Samples shall be collected and analyzed using the OSHA Reference Method contained in either 29 CFR 1910.1001 (as amended) or 29 CFR 1926.58 (as amended).

h. The contractor agrees to indemnify MSC for any fines assessed by Federal, state, or local agencies, for the contractor's failure to properly follow applicable regulations.

i. The contractor shall insert this instruction in all subcontracts entered into under this contract.

5. Post-award substitution of any major subcontractor should not be effected unless the proposed substitution is submitted to the KO and official approval is obtained. The post-award substitution or insertion of a second-tier subcontractor will be treated in the same manner as the substitution of a major subcontractor and requires specific approval by the KO.

6. Substitution of key personnel.

a. The contractor agrees to assign to this contract those persons identified as key personnel who are necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract and whose resumes were submitted with the proposal. No substitution of key personnel shall be made except IAW these instructions.

b. All proposed substitutions must be submitted, in writing, at least seven (7) days in advance of the proposed substitutions to the KO and must provide the information required by paragraph “c” below.

c. All requests for substitution must provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution, a resume for the proposed substitute, and any other information as requested by the KO. All proposed substitutes must have qualifications equal to or higher than the qualifications of the person to be replaced. The KO or his authorized representative will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the contractor of the approval or disapproval thereof.

7. It is anticipated the ship will arrive at the contractor’s yard on or about 09 August 2021. All work shall be completed in no more than 76 calendar days from the actual start date designated by the Government at the time of contract award.

8. The place of performance for this contract shall be the contractor’s facility.

9. This award consummates the contract, which consists of the following documents: (a) the Government’s solicitation and your final proposal revision submitted on {date} inclusive of all discussion and clarification responses and (b) this award/contract.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS & OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION #1

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N3220521R4014

Request for Clarification

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0531

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 3.1.2b / 7.2.2

TITLE: TAKE-CSI SCBA CASCADE FILL STATION HYDRO TEST (5 YR)

QUESTION: Paragraph 3.1.2.b lists the quantity of DOT cylinders as Eight (8). Paragraph 7.2.2 lists the number of DOT cylinders as Ten (10). Please clarify the amount of cylinders.

ANSWER: The correct QTY of DOT cylinders is eight (8). Para 7.2.2 is revised to reflect QTY from para 3.1.2.b

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0546

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.2.1 / 7.2.3 / 7.2.4

TITLE: TAKE-CSI STEERING GEAR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (10 YR)

QUESTION: The item paragraph 1 states “The purpose of this item is to inspect the rudder stock gland seal and lower rudder stock bearing seal.” Is the intent to inspect and renew the seals, (7.2.3), or just inspect and report, (7.2.1 & 7.2.4)?

ANSWER: Para 7.2.3 is required if leakage is found on the lower gland seal. Para 7.2.4 (and follow on steps) bearing inspection is also open/inspect/document. Contractor is still required to procure all materials in para 3.2.1

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0552

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.6.2

TITLE: TAKE-CCSI HOSE REPLACEMENT (5 YR)

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.6.2 states “For cylinders being requalified, Pressure test and visual inspection records are to adhere to 49 CFR §180.215.” Is this supposed to read HOSES instead of CYLINDERS?

ANSWER: Para 7.6.2 should read “For hoses being requalified, Pressure test and visual inspection records are to adhere to 49 CFR §180.215”

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0553

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.1

TITLE: TAKE-CCSI PRESSURE VESSELS AND RELIEF VALVES (5 YR)

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.1 indicates Heat Exchangers but there are no heat exchangers listed in the enclosures or paragraph 3. Is this item for the Air receivers and Air relief valves only?

ANSWER: Intent of the item is Air receivers/valves. Enclosure 2.2.2 lists the pressure vessels, receivers, and valves.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0575

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.6 – 7.6.2

TITLE: TAKE-CSI WATER MIST FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM - INSPECTION AND TEST (1 YR) (SCSI)

QUESTION: Please provide the last dates the system was tested in accordance with paragraphs 7.6 – 7.6.2.

ANSWER: System received annual certification September 2020. System is due for 5 yr periodicity maintenance. Para 7.6 has been revised to reflect required maintenance.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __________all___________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ____________________

TITLE: ___missing references_______________________________

QUESTION: Please provide missing references – see list

Item Paragraph number

ANSWER: All additional/missing references shall be provided. CTR responsible for all references which are commercially available, industry standards, engineering standards, or downloadable from commercial sources, i.e. ABS Rules, SOLAS, US CFRs, IEEE, ASTM, ANSI, NFPA, SSPC

WI #402 – Antenna legend (2.1) is onboard, 2.2-2.3 are within the PMS system

WI #503 REF 2.3 does not exist, N/A

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0562

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.1.5

TITLE: TAKE-CCSI SCBA ANNUAL INSPECTION

QUESTION: Please provide reference 2.1.5 as called for in paragraph 3.2.1.

ANSWER: Missing reference provided in Amendment 0002.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0503

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: Various

TITLE: EDG SUPPLEMENTAL LUBEOIL COOLER (T-ALT 359)

QUESTION: Work item lists GFM as none, please verify that government will not be supplying the heat exchanger, bulb well and temperature sensors as previous vessels have supplied in past projects on this same work item. .

ANSWER: Material required for installation are Reference Dwgs.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: N/A

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: J-2 Category A Pricing Sheet

QUESTION: J-2 Category A pricing sheet is incorrect pertaining to Section 000 – General Requirements. Item No.’s listed on J-2 do not match WI’s. Please revise J-2 Category A pricing sheet.

ANSWER: Work Item titles and numbers are matched to Index and J2

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 102

TITLE: TANK COATING PRESERVATION

QUESTION:

• Should the contractor allow for removing any existing mud / muck from the tanks during the washing process directed in 7.5? If so, how much should be allowed for?

• Is the 650 square feet specified per tank or total for all ballast tanks? Should the contractor expect the specified areas in the tanks to be in one large areas or in one (1) square foot areas?

• What is the square footage to be prepared in cargo tank 1C?

• Please confirm that the intent is to only spot coat not full coat the tank and that brushing is acceptable.

ANSWER: Tanks listed in WI #102 for preservation are to be cleaned & gas-freed for preservation work, inspection/surveys, under Item #021 paragraph 7.7.

650 sq ft is the approximate repair areas of EACH salt water ballast tank listed in paragraph 3.1.

Cargo Tank 1C, per para 7.4, is assumed to be 200 sq ft of repair work.

Spot coat for repaired/prepared areas is required, NOT FULL coats of the listed tanks. Application method is determined by the contractor to meet the specification.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 105

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.4.4 / 7.4.7 / 7.4.9

TITLE: RENEWAL OF 03 LEVEL NON-SLIP WALKWAYS

QUESTION:

• Paragraph 7.4.4 stipulates an SP 10 surface preparation. Paragraph 7.4.7 states that a UHP surface preparation may be acceptable. Please clarify if an UHP surface preparation is acceptable for bidding purposes.

• Paragraph 7.4.9 specifies chloride testing and if the testing is unsatisfactory, another pressure wash will be required. Would that second wash be the subject of a change order?

ANSWER: UHP is acceptable for surface preparation.

Paragraph 7.4.9 will not be subject to change order. Cleanliness and preparation is at the expense of the contractor.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 151

TITLE: TAKE-CCSI ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGING (5 YR)

QUESTION: Will paint be removed in way of the gauging? We understand that certain UT equipment does not require removal of the intact coating system.

ANSWER: Contractor is responsible per para 7.4 to be able to accomplish accurate UT readings as outlined in the statement of work.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 156

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.7.10

TITLE: TAKE-CCSI FLIGHT DECK PRESERVATION (3 YR)

QUESTION: Please provide direction on how we are to coordinate the tie down inspection and testing (7.7.10) with the surface preparation and coating of the deck without a secondary blast to achieve an SP 10/WJ 2L surface if the surface turns while testing is being accomplished.

ANSWER: CTR responsible for all protections, encapsulation, for temperature and humidity control per paragraph 7.3.

Paragraph 7.7.10 can be accomplished in phases if required to accommodate surface preparation and timelines.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 504B

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.26.6

TITLE: TAKE-CSI CARGO CRANE MAINTENANCE AND RETESTING (10 YR) (SCSI)

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.26.6 specifies one (1) full coat on “Prepared” services. Is this meant to be a spot coat followed by a second spot coat then a full coat to all pedestal surfaces?

ANSWER: Contractor shall apply one (1) prime coat on affected surfaces from para 7.26.5, followed by one (1) spot coat, and a final top coat on all disturbed/affected pedestal surfaces (i.e. angle irons) and weld seams inspected (para 7.22.2)

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 601

TITLE: FOOD WASTE AND GREY WATER TANK BLAST AND PAINT

QUESTION: Due to the high cost of Belzona and technical services, would an alternative coating such as a glass flake epoxy be acceptable for the Gray Water Tank?

ANSWER: Contractor shall apply coating materials and systems IAW with the specification. Belzona product is intended for the Food Waste Tank

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 901

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.1.15

TITLE: TAKE-CCSI DRYDOCKING AND UNDOCKING THE VESSEL (5 YRS)

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.1.15 stipulates pressure washing the hull. Is this in addition to the washing required in item 960, underwater hull?

ANSWER: Paragraph 7.1.15 from WI #901 and paragraph 7.9.2 from WI #960 are similar efforts to accomplish hull cleanliness and remove fouling.

WI #960 – U/W Hull Cleaning has additional requirements for cleanliness (solvent cleaning), chlorides, and other preparations for painting, para 7.9.3-7.9.7. Additional freshwater wash-downs shall be contractor’s responsibility per para 7.9.6.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 917

TITLE: TAKE-CSI FREEBOARD CLEANING AND PAINTING - NEAR WHITE BLAST (10 YR)

QUESTION:

• The title of the item is “Freeboard Cleaning and Painting – Near White Blast” but par 7.14 directs to blast the areas identified in 3.1.1 which does not exist. Is the intent to blast the entire freeboard? If it is a spot blast, what percentage of the area is to be spot blasted? Would these spot blast areas be large areas, i.e. 1000 sq ft each or smaller areas of 100 sq ft each?

• Par 7.14 directs to grit blast (SP-10). Due to the extremely high cost of dust containment would “slurry grit blasting” to an SP-10 followed by a complete pressure wash of the area prior to coating be acceptable? Would a UHP blast followed by a pressure wash to a WJ 2L be acceptable?

• Par 7.15.1 and 7.15.2 directs to perform chloride test and provides direction on what to do if chlorides levels are high. Can we assume that any additional work (washing, drying, retesting, etc.) would be treated as growth work and subject to a change order?

• Can we assume the vessels ventilation system will be shut down and secured with all louvers and vents closed during the surface preparation and coating work?

• Par 7.18.2 directs to “apply one stripe coat” to various areas. Are the hull weld seams to be stripe coated? Please confirm if this is required.

• Par 7.19 through 7.21 directs to apply coats of OFM. Are we spot blasting or full blasting? If we are spot blasting what percentage of the area is being spot blasted?

ANSWER:

-Freeboard area is defined in paragraph 3.2 and Enclosure 2.2.1.

-Slurry blast is an acceptable substitute with complete pressure wash -Additional washing due to chlorides or contaminants is the contractor’s responsibility.

-Ventilation will be secured for work as required.

-7.18.2 provides direction for stripe coating areas

- Full blast (100%) as required per the specification & materials are GFM.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 960

TITLE: TAKE-CCSI UNDERWATER HULL CLEANING AND PAINTING - SPOT BLAST (5 YR)

QUESTION:

ANSWER:

-Disregard 7.9.1

- Paragraph 7.1.15 from WI #901 and paragraph 7.9.2 from WI #960 are similar efforts to accomplish hull cleanliness and remove fouling in preparations for painting. U/W Hull Cleaning has additional requirements for cleanliness (solvent cleaning), chlorides, and other preparations for painting, para 7.9.3-7.9.7. Additional freshwater washdowns shall be contractor’s responsibility per para 7.9.6.

-Additional washing due to chlorides is the CTR responsibility and will not be subject to a change order.

-Spot blast areas (7.9.8) size/scope are to be determined upon dry docking -Grit blast or slurry blast is required, no UHP.

-Spot blast/coating application does not require stripe coating

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 953

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.4.6

TITLE: TAKE-CCSI ANCHOR CHAINS AND LOCKERS (5 YR)

QUESTION: Paragraph 7.4.6 specifies washing and mucking the lockers. Please provide a quantity of mud and muck to be removed for bidding purposes.

ANSWER: Contractors shall use their best judgement based on historical efforts for ship repair work to estimate mud/muck to accomplish para 7.4.6.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 913

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0 / 2.7

TITLE: TAKE-CSI RENEW WASTER PIECES (5 YR)

QUESTION: Please provide MSC Drawing No. 256-8390559, Central Seawater 30 Inch Waster Piece Modification

ANSWER: Missing reference will be provided to the bidders.

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 101

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: BALLAST TANK ZINC INSPECTION (25 YR)

QUESTION: The intent of this item specifies an inspection only. Is the intent to replace anodes with this item? If so, how many should be allowed for?

ANSWER: Item #101 is intended as open/inspect and document (CFR) failed zinc anodes

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