MEDGAR EVERS AMENDMENT 1.docx

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

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SCOPE OF WORK

1. The contractor shall prepare for and accomplish the VR, overhaul, or alterations of the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13) 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:

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 01 March 2022. All work shall be completed in no more than 75 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. Due to operational commitments, the location shall be {East & Gulf Coast}.

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.

Table 1: List of WIs:

CAT A WORK ITEMS

0404 OE – 570 ANTENNA OVERHAUL

0405 TAKE_CSI_ANTENNA RIGGING PHOTOS (10 YR)

0410 X BAND RADAR REPAIR

CAT B WORK ITEMS

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS & OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION 0001

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

QUESTION #1:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 917 / 959 / 918 / 960

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: _TAKE CSI FREEBOARD CLEANING AND PAINTING - NEAR WHITE BLAST (10YR) / TAKE CCSI UNDERWATER HULL CLEANING AND PAINTING - NEAR WHITE BLAST (10YR) / TAKE CSI FREEBOARD CLEANING AND PAINTING - SPOT BLAST (5 YR) / TAKE CCSI UNDERWATER HULL CLEANING AND PAINTING - SPOT BLAST (5 YR) Work item 917 and 959 are for the full blast of the freeboard and underwater hull (10 yr)………they are “A” items and are listed on the “J-2”.

Work items 918 and 960 are for the spot blasting of the freeboard and underwater hull (5 yr)…….they are not listed on the “J-2”.

Generally, the full blasting items are usually “B” items. Please clarify.

ANSWER:

WI 917 and 959 are A items.

Disregard WI 918 and 960; not in the work package.

QUESTION #2:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 659

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 3.2.1, 3.2.2

TITLE: _TAKE CCSI PILOT BOARDING EQUIPMENT AND EMBARKATION LADDERS (5 YR)

Para. 3.2.1, Please state the length of the pilot ladders.

Para. 3.2.2, Please state the length of the embarkation ladders.

ANSWER:

42 feet for the pilot ladder.

43 feet for the accommodation ladder.

QUESTION #3:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 576

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

TITLE: _TAKE CSI EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATOR ENGINE - TOP END OVERHAUL (10 YR) (SCSI) Please provide the serial number of the Cat Engine.

ANSWER:

Engine Model # 3516 Serial # TAK00014

QUESTION #4:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 561

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0

TITLE: _TAKE CCSI GAUGE CALIBRATION (1 YR).

Please provide reference 2.3 and 2.4 for work item 561.

ANSWER:

Reference provided in DOD Safe upload on 8/25/2021.

QUESTION #5:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 960

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

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

Please provide spot ft2 areas to base quote on.

ANSWER:

WI 960 is not in work package; disregard.

QUESTION #6:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 918

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.2.1

TITLE: _TAKE CSI FREEBOARD CLEANING AND PAINTING - SPOT BLAST (5 YR).

Item 918 states to blast and coat areas listed in section 2.2.1. There are no ft2 areas listed in section 2.2.1. Please advise what spot ft2 areas are to be used to base the quote on. Also, there is a paint spec for Amershield and PSX included in the item. Are we supposed to quote both types separately as options? The PSX application has one additional spot coat. Please advise.

ANSWER:

WI 918 is not work package; disregard.

QUESTION #7:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0021

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.2.1

TITLE: _CLEAN AND GAS FREE TANKS, VOIDS AND COFFERDAMS AND SPACES

Paragraph 7.11 reads, “The following tanks and spaces, included in enclosure 2.2.1, shall be opened, cleaned and prepared for gas free certification within 2 days of the shipyard availability start:”

Enclosure 2.2.1 lists one hundred twelve (112) spaces & tanks, of which fifty-nine (59) tanks are required to be completed in two (2) days. Does the Customer have a priority of tanks/spaces to be cleaned for gas free?

Please verify the number of tanks / spaces to be open/clean in the first two days of availability.

ANSWER:

Government does not have a priority and will support all hours day and night for inspections to meet all major milestones. Tanks listed in 021 Item with X shall be inspected during availability.

QUESTION #8:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0561

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0 & 3.0

TITLE: _TAKE CCSI GAUGE CALIBRATION (1 YR)

Please provide the following calibration lists on the Medgar Evers.

USNS XXXXXXXX (T-AKE X) Annual SMS Calibration List Mechanical USNS XXXXXXXX (T-AKE X) Annual SMS Calibration List Electrical Please provide quantity of each:

XXX (X) Gauges XXX (X) Thermometers XXX (X) Meters XXX (X) Special tools

ANSWER:

References are provided which include Mechanical and Electrical. Quantities and type are identified in references

QUESTION #9:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0155

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: _TAKE CCSI TANK VENT INSPECTION (5 YR) (1 YR)

Work item index title, J-2 Cat A Items Pricing Sheet and specification title do not match, please correct.

ANSWER:

Corrected J-2, see attached.

QUESTION #10:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0156

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: _TAKE CCSI FLIGHT DECK PRESERVATION (3 YR).

Work item index title, J-2 Cat A Items Pricing Sheet and specification title do not match, please correct.

ANSWER:

Corrected J-2 see attached

QUESTION #11:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0162

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: _TAKE CCSI WATERTIGHT CLOSURE INSPECTION (5 YR)

Work item index title, J-2 Cat A Items Pricing Sheet and specification title do not match, please correct.

ANSWER:

Corrected J-2.

QUESTION #12:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0163

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: _TAKE CCSI FLIGHT DECK SAFETY NET INSPECTION AND TEST (3 YR)

Work item index title, J-2 Cat A Items Pricing Sheet and specification title do not match, please correct.

ANSWER:

Corrected J-2.

QUESTION #13:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0164

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: _TAKE CCSI FLIGHT DECK SAFETY NET INSPECTION AND TEST (3 YR)

No specification was received. Item is listed on J-2 and Index.

ANSWER:

No WI 0164; J-2 Corrected.

QUESTION #14:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0154

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.1.2 / 7.2.7

TITLE: _TAKE CCSI ABS SPECIAL SURVEY - TANK INSPECTION

Para. 7.2.7 request the services of an ABS certified thickness measurement firm using reference 2.1.2 as guidance. Reference 2.1.2 is the MSC Drawing No. 802-XXXXXXX, Tank Capacity. Please confirm this is the correct reference.

How many thickness measurements should be allowed for in this item?

ANSWER:

Work item corrected, references provided.

QUESTION #15:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0017

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: _Handling of Ships Stores

Work Item is listed on Index and J-2, but no specification was received.

Please advise.

ANSWER:

WI 0017 attached.

QUESTION #16:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0917

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: N/A

TITLE: _Freeboard Cleaning and Painting (10 year)

1. It appears that with this option we are completely grit blast and recoat the entire freeboard (74,883 sq ft). Please confirm this correct

2. Could “slurry grit blasting” to an SP-10 be utilized to control the dust if the entire area was pressure washed prior to coating. The surface preparation would be similar to a WJ-2L with an anchor profile

3. Please confirm that only grit blasting is allowed and no variance for UHP water blasting would be considered

QUESTION #17:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0918

TITLE: _Freeboard Cleaning and Painting (5 year)

1. It appears that with this option we are to spot grit blast select areas of the freeboard, but we cannot find an amount or percentage of the area to be spot prepared. Are we missing something?

2. It appears we are to provide two (2) coating prices; one price for the Amershield system (par 7.19 through 7.21) and another for the PSX system (par 7.22 through 7.25). Please confirm this is correct

3. Could “slurry grit blasting” to an SP-10 be utilized to control the dust if the entire area was pressure washed prior to coating. The surface preparation would be similar to a WJ-2L with an anchor profile

4. If we are to spot grit blast select areas, could we assume these areas would be in minimum ten (10) square foot increments, bigger, smaller?

5. Please confirm that only grit blasting is allowed and no variance for UHP water blasting would be considered

WI 918 does not exist nor is it on the J-2 or the WI index.

QUESTION #18:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0953

TITLE: _Anchors, Chains and Lockers

1. How much existing mud removal should be allowed for in the chain lockers (7.3.6)?

2. Should staging be installed to support the survey required in par 7.4.6 (the pressure washing could be accomplished via a fire hose and no staging would be needed)

ANSWER:

How much existing mud removal should be allowed for in the chain lockers (7.3.6)?

a. There should be a negligible amount of mud in the chain lockers as the ship washes the chains prior to stowage; but for estimating purposes assume 50 square feet per locker.

Should staging be installed to support the survey required in par 7.4.6 (the pressure washing could be accomplished via a fire hose and no staging would be needed)

b. Yes, staging should be installed.

QUESTION #19:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0959

TITLE: _Underwater Hull (10 years)

1. Please offer guidance on how the underwater hull is to be maintained in a “wet condition” until the grit blasting is accomplished? This might be a misprint.

2. The specified pressure for the washing (2500 to 3000 PSI) may or may not be adequate to remove marine growth, slime, grass, tube worms, barnacles, etc. Should we price the hull for one wash / dry evolution and then adjust the pricing if additional washing or washing at a higher pressure is required?

3. It appears that with this option we are completely grit blast and recoat the entire underwater hull (104,876 sq ft). Please confirm this correct

4. Could “slurry grit blasting” to an SP-10 be utilized to control the dust if the entire area was pressure washed prior to coating. The surface preparation would be similar to a WJ-2L with an anchor profile

5. Please confirm that only grit blasting is allowed and no variance for UHP water blasting would be considered

QUESTION #20:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0960

TITLE: _Underwater Hull (5 years)

1. It appears that with this option we are to spot grit blast select areas of the underwater hull, but we cannot find an amount or percentage of the area to be spot prepared. Are we missing something?

2. Could “slurry grit blasting” to an SP-10 be utilized to control the dust if the entire area was pressure washed prior to coating. The surface preparation would be similar to a WJ-2L with an anchor profile

3. Can we assume the spot work areas would be in minimum ten (10) square foot increments or bigger, smaller?

4. Please confirm that only grit blasting is allowed and no variance for UHP water blasting would be considered

NO WI 960; J-2 AND WI INDEX WERE UPDATED.

QUESTION #21:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0519

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.2.1, 3.1.4

TITLE: _TAKE CSI REFRIGERATION COMPRESSOR SAFETY VALVE TEST (5 YR)

Please clarify the total number of valves to be worked. Para. 3.1.4 does not match enclosure 2.2.1

QTY: 48

QUESTION #22:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0209B

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

TITLE: _TAKE CSI MAIN ENGINE 9 CYLINDER SERVICE (24K HRS) (SCSI)

QUESTION:

Work item calls for the complete overhaul of (2) 9 cylinder engines. MSC is supplying (2) cylinder heads. Do we assume the remaining (16) cylinder heads will be overhauled and reinstalled back into the engine ?

CORRECT, MSC SUPPLIES 2 NEW HEADS IF NEEDED; ALL 16 HEADS GET OVERHAULED AND REINSTALLED.

QUESTION #23:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0662

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0

TITLE: _TAKE CCSI DEEP FAT FRYER INSPECTION (1 YR)

Please provide the following references:

2.1 NAVSEA Tech Manual 819-5184_0_0, U.S. Navy Electric Fryers, Installation, Operation, Service and Parts Manual

2.2 NAVSEA Tech Manual T6161-H4-FSE-010, Deep Fat Fryer, Model 130F-480VM Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions Manual

ANSWER:

SEE ATTACHED.

QUESTION #24:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0913

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 2.0

TITLE: TAKE CSI RENEW WASTER PIECES (5 YR)

Please provide the following references:

2.1 MSC Drawing No. 256-XXXXXXX, Central Seawater Cooling System Diagram

2.2 MSC Drawing No. 256-XXXXXXX, Auxiliary Seawater Services System Diagram

2.3 MSC Drawing No. 521-XXXXXXX, Firemain System Diagram

2.4 MSC Drawing No. 529-XXXXXXX, Ballast System Diagram

2.5 NASSCO Drawing No. 531-7488738, Selected Record Drawing Distilling Plant Systems Diagram

2.6 NASSCO Drawing No. 73-87-441, Waster Piece, Class 150, 4 NPS and Above

2.7 MSC Drawing No. 256-8390559, Central Seawater 30 Inch Waster Piece Modification

SEE ATTACHED REVISED WI 0913 WITH CORRECTED REFERENCE NUMBERS

QUESTION #25:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0904

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.3.9 / 7.9.2.B.1

TITLE: TAKE CSI STERN TUBE SEAL INSPECTION (FW SYSTEM) (5 YR).

Paragraph 7.6 instructs to accomplish work for each tank and space listed in enclosure 2.2.1.

In enclosure 2.2.1, columns “clean and gas free” and “safe for hot work” not all tanks are marked with an X.

Please clarify if it is the intention to open and clean all tanks listed or just those marked with an X.

Tanks marked with an X

QUESTION #26:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __918___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ____________________

TITLE: _Freeboard Cleaning and Painting and Spot Blast 5 Year__

Work Item 918 is not listed on the work item index or J-2, please advise if it is to be priced. If so, please confirm work items 917 and 918 are both “CAT A”.

WI 918 is not in the work package and is not to be priced.

QUESTION #27:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __960___________________

TITLE: _Underwater Hull Cleaning and Painting and Spot Blast 5 Year__

Work Item 960 is not listed on the work item index or J-2, please advise if it is to be priced. If so, please confirm work items 959 and 960 are both “CAT A”.

WI 959 is a CAT A Item.

Disregard WI 960.

QUESTION #28:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __017___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ____________________

TITLE:

Work Item 017 is listed on the work item index and J-2 but was not provided with work package.

See attached.

QUESTION #29:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __0164___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ____________________

TITLE: Flight Deck Safety Net Inspection and Test

Work Item 0164 is listed on the J-2 and Work Item Index but specification was not provided, please provide if work item is to be priced.

ANSWER:

Disregard WI 164.

QUESTION #30:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __531___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ____________________

TITLE: SCBA Cascade Fill Station Hydro Test

Item 0531, it calls for the hydro of the cascade cylinders. Please provide quantity and size of cylinders.

ANSWER:

SCBA Compressor, Bauer Compressors Inc., Model Verticus VT13 (5,000 psig, 13.3 SCBA Refilling Station, MAKO, Model SCFS3-3HP.

QUESTION #31:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __562___________________

TITLE: SCBA Annual Inspection

Item 0562, it says to assume xx cylinders are due for hydro. Please provide quantity.

ANSWER:

Ninty-nine (99) ea SCBA Cylinders; SEE ATTACHED REVISED WI.

QUESTION #32:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __565___________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ____________________

TITLE: Fixed Gas Firefighting System Inspection and Test

Item 0565 states to include the hydro of xx FM-200 and CO2. Please provide quantities to estimate.

Quantities are listed in Fire Control Plan. See attached Revised WI.

QUESTION #33:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: __570___________________

TITLE: Portable Fire Extinguisher Service

Item 0570 states to include in estimate the hydro of xx extinguishers. Please provide quantities to estimate.

ANSWER:

SEE ATTACHED REVISED WI

QUESTION #34:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: ______519_______________

TITLE: Refrigeration Compressor Safety Valve Test

Please provide missing references T9516-A8-MMC-01C and T9516-BH-MMC-010.

As of August 30, 2021, we have not received the correct references for the USNS Medgar Evers solicitation.

SEE ATTACHED. REFERENCES ARE PROVIDED.

QUESTION #34:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _____________________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ____________________

TITLE: _______all references for this solicitation in work item folders.

WI – REFERENCES

The majority of the references sent were NOT for these items. Example – 105, 110, 113, 205, 207, 208, 210 211, 308, 310, 401, 457, 459, 505, 506, 507, 521, 523, 525, 529, 530, 532, 537, 557, 563, 569, 572, 601, 606, 608, 614, 801, 803, 804, 807, 10023, 1026. All of these were sent. We need all of the correct references resent in work item folders.

ANSWER:

Only work items listed in Work Item Index are applicable. Additional references uploaded via DOD Safe on 8/25/2021.

QUESTION #35:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0570

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 3.2

TITLE: Portable Fire Extinguisher Service

Please provide quantities missing in sub-paragraphs 3.2.

WI 570

See attached revised WI 0570.

QUESTION #36:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0652

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.7.5

TITLE: Lifeboat Davit Service and Inspection

Please provide quantities missing in sub-paragraphs 7.7.5.

See attached revised WI.

QUESTION #37:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 1051

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 5.3/7.3.8

TITLE: HP RLF VLV CAL

In 5.3 it states that the o-rings are contactor furnished but in 7.3.8 the spec references the o-rings as GFM. Are they GFM or CFM?

O-rings are CFM; see attached revised WI.

QUESTION #38:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0517A, 0528B, 0552

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO:

TITLE:

Please provide missing references for these WIs.

ANSWER:

Updated references have been provided.

QUESTION #39:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 090

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.5.2

TITLE: COVID-19 PREVENTION AND CONTROL SERVICES

Please clarify paragraph 7.5.2 hours and materials allowance. Is the correct number of hours 5000 or 20,000 and is correct materials amount allowance $50,000 or $100,000

ANSWER:

20,000 hours and $100,000 in material cost

QUESTION #40:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _______0576______________

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: ____2.2________________

TITLE: ________Emergency Diesel Generator Engine – Top End Overhaul__

Missing engine serial number. Contractor requires for quote.

ANSWER:

Engine Model: 3516 Serial Number: TAK00014

QUESTION #41:

SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: 0904

PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.3.9 / 7.9.2.B.1

TITLE: TAKE CSI STERN TUBE SEAL INSPECTION (FW SYSTEM) (5 YR).

Work item 904 para. 7.3.9 states the fwd seal is not a split seal. It states the tail shaft must be decoupled and moved so the seal assembly can be removed. There is no work item in the specifications that covers the shaft removal.

Para 7.9.2 B.1 states there is an item 903 “Propeller Shaft And Stern Tube Inspection With Aft Seal” work item, there is no such work item. Please clarify.

Amendment will be issued to add additional WI 903; J-2 will be updated as well.

The following have been modified:

The following documents, exhibits, and other attachments that will form a part of this contract are as follows:

ATTACHMENT

NUMBER TITLE/DESCRIPTION NO. OF PAGES

J-1 WI Package (Specifications) Separate Attachment

J-2 Contractor Price Breakdown - Category “A” Items 2

J-3 Contractor Price Breakdown - Category “B” Items 1

J-4 GFM List 7

J-5 (RESERVED) Incorporated Subcontracting Plan (as applicable)

J-6 (RESERVED)

J-7 MSC Ship Repair Facility Survey 5

J-8 RFC 1

J-9 Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) 4

J-10 Interport Differential 1

J-11 MSC Dry Dock Evaluation Form (as applicable) 3

J-12 Past Performance Data Sheet 1

J-13 Past Performance Questionnaire 3

J-14 Technical NDA 1

Exhibit A CDRL (DD Form 1423) A001 – A023

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