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- N3220521R4216
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This document contains 21 requests for specification clarification relating to a solicitation for repair, overhaul, and drydocking services for the USNS GRASP. Key details include:
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The solicitation is issued by the Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command for repair, overhaul, and drydocking of the USNS GRASP. Services include tow wire renewal, exterior bulkhead preservation, machinery room bilge abatement and preservation, rescue boat engine and drive servicing, and generator inspections. Specific details requested include total tow wire length, intended preservation areas, surface preparation standards for bilge work, and engine serial numbers.
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Responses provide clarification such as confirming intent to preserve the entire exterior structure, requiring surface preparation standards SP-3 then SP-11 for heavy metal abatement in machinery rooms, and providing engine serial numbers and OEM contact information for generator and rescue boat engine work.
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No pricing, response dates, or award information is included as this document focuses on clarifying technical specifications through contractor questions and government answers relating to the scope of work.
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N3220521R4216
USNS GRASP (T-ARS 51)
REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #15
SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _507
PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 3.2.1
TITLE: Tow Wire Socket Renewal
QUESTION:
Paragraph 3.2.1. Please provide the total length of the tow wire.
ANSWER:
The existing tow wire is approximately 3,000 ft long.
REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #16
SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _103
PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 3.1
TITLE: 01-04 Lvl Exterior Bulkhead Preservation
Paragraph 3.1 states an area of 6500 SF for preservation. This area appears less than actuals if including the Forward and Aft sections of the superstructure. Is the intent to paint the entire structure to the 04 Level?
6,500 SF is an estimate and may not be exact area. The intent is to preserve the entire 01 LVL to 04 LVL structure to include FWD, AFT, Port and STBD exterior BHDs.
REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #17
SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _165
PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.12.3, 7.12.4
TITLE: Machinery Room Bilge Abatement and Preservation
QUESTION:
Paragraph 7.12.3 states “The entire bilge, including all tank tops, structural members, valves, manifolds, piping, pipe brackets, foundations, and manhole covers are to be power tool cleaned removing all loose mill scale, loose rust, loose paint, and other loose detrimental foreign matter in accordance with Surface Preparation Standard SSPC-SP3.”
Paragraph 7.12.4 states “For bidding purposes, assume the square footage listed in paragraph 3.0 are to be addressed which including all tank tops, structural members, valves, manifolds, piping, pipe brackets, foundations, and manhole covers are to be required to be power tool cleaned to bare metal removing mill scale, rust, paint, oxides, corrosion products, and other foreign matter in accordance with Surface Preparation Standard SSPC-SP-11.”
The square footage listed appear to be close or equivalent to the actual area or piping space. Is the intent to SP-3 the entire area followed by and SP-11 of the entire area before coating?
ANSWER:
The intent is to SP-3 then SP-11 the entire area due to heavy metal abatement. If contractor has more efficient method of abatement, MSC will review for acceptance.
REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #18
SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _688
PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 3.2.2
TITLE: TARS_CSI_Rescue Boat Engine and Drive Servicing
To properly estimate, the Cummins Technical Representative requires the Engine Serial Number (ESN) from the existing engine.
The RHIB Cummins Serial Number is 73018772.
REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #19
SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _354
PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 7.19
TITLE: TARS_CCSI_GENERATOR INSPECTION (1 x 5 Years)
QUESTION:
Can the government please provide a resource to satisfy the OEM Authorized Technical Field Service Provider or MSC Qualified Non-OEM technical field service provider. The link in paragraph 7.19.3 is not valid, and we have exhausted all resources available to find a representative that we know will be accepted by MSC.
ANSWER:
In the past MSC has used the following OEM oversight to accomplish work on generators:
GE International Phone: 304-308-3292
REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #20
SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _960
PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 3.1.3
TITLE: TARS_CCSI_GENERATOR INSPECTION (1 x 5 Years)
QUESTION:
Paragraph 3.1.3 states “Area to be spot blasted: 4,000 square feet” while paragraph 7.8.8 states “All areas of the underwater hull are to be blasted to bare metal.” Is the intent to spot blast 4000 sf and to follow-on by painting the entire underwater hull, or blast the entire hull.
ANSWER:
The intent is to spot blast 4,000 sf; preserve spot blasted areas with 2 coats of Amercoat 240; then, coat entire haul with 2 coats of ABC-3.
REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #21
SPECIFICATION ITEM NO.: _688
PARAGRAPH / SECTION NO: 3.2.2
TITLE: TARS_CSI_RESCUE BOAT ENGINE AND DRIVE SERVICING (2.5 YR)
For the technical representative to provide accurate quote, please provide the exact engine serial numbers for this work item. Thank you
The RHIB Cummins Serial Number is 73018772.
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