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VINDICATOR2022

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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

AMENDMENT 0008

The purpose of this amendment is to clarify specifications and update Section J.

QUESTION 058 Work Item 623-21-001:

This bidder question is as follow up to answer provided to BQ055. The contractor acknowledges that: “paragraph 2 provide sufficient references with regards to rigging and securing of the accommodation ladder to the side of the ship and the bail bracket which is attached to the hull and swings out to support the ladder when deployed”.

However, the contractor believes that the government has overlooked that the ship lacks a bail bracket, cleats, “J” Bar Davits, stowage stanchions to properly rig, deploy, secure, and re-stow the ladder.

Most of these references are references of 2.3 however, they are not part of the specification reference section.

Will the government please clarify if those references are to be used, and if so update the specification as needed?

Also, if the references are to be utilize the contractor requests that they be provided.

ANSWER 058 Work Item 623-21-001:

Yes, the work item was updated and this change is incorporated under Errata 5.

QUESTION 059 Work Item 623-21-001:

Specification paragraph 5.1 GFM provides 1 KT Rigging Hardware ACCOMM from E3.

Can the government provide the inventory list of what is in this kit?

ANSWER 059 Work Item 623-21-001:

Yes, the kit consist of one (1) bridle, two (2) ¾” slings, and two (2) ¾” shackles.

QUESTION 067 Work Item 243-11-001 (E2):

Paragraph 3.6 direct contractor to assemble Z drive using new the identified parts. Contractor has received a parts quote from Schottel Inc. and the following parts has up to180 days lead time;

C3056 (1152542), Bearing (1112442), Bearing (1153738), Bearing (1067958) Bearing

(1112440), Liner (1171048), Seal Ring (1147477).

Seal Ring (1147477), Shaft Seal (1116157), Shaft Seal (1048922).

Contractor understand that the 180 days is within the period of performance, however since the Z drives will need to be removed, shipped, and overhauled, the reinstallation of the Z drive could affect key milestones.

Will the government issue these parts as GFM, if necessary, to alleviate any potential delays?

ANSWER 067 Work Item 243-11-001 (E2):

No. The parts will not be provided as GFM.

QUESTION 068 Amendment 0006:

Contractor found typo in Milestone Chart on page 12 of 21 in Amendment 0006. 25%

Conference is written as January 27, 2022. Contractor believes this is supposed to read January

27, 2023.

Will the Government provide a conformed copy of RFP with corrections and changes to Scope following Amendment 0006?

ANSWER 068 Amendment 0006:

The execution milestone chart located in Section F of the solicitation was updated under

Amendment 0007 and a revised Attachment J-2 is incorporated under Amendment 0008.

QUESTION 069 Work Item 992-11-002:

The KTR is required to accomplish a ABS Sea Trials for Class to prove equipment POST

REPAIR, however there is no mention of replacing Fuel, Oils, Hydraulics, Cooling Water

Systems, PW systems, etc. that have been questionably Laid Up over the past 2 years till reactivation.

Reference 2.1 Section 3 Reactivation, PART 7- MACHINERY

ii) Boilers, incinerators, thermal fluid heating systems, heat exchangers, piping systems and other equipment to be drained and cleaned of preservatives or inhibitors, inspected and closed up in good order, and afterwards tested under operating conditions.

Will the SUPERVISOR write an item to accomplish this work of cleaning and what criteria and quantities in order to refresh systems fluids to obtain operating drafts in order to accomplish

Sea Trials?

Or will this be reviewed through CFR after arrival?

ANSWER 069 Work Item 992-11-002:

The review will be through a Condition Found Report (CFR) after arrival. Once the system conditions are determined and the report submitted in accordance with paragraph 3.2.1 of Work

Item 992-11-002, a determination will be made on quantities to refresh systems fluids.

QUESTION 070 RFP Section C:

What wharf will the SUPERVISOR present the ship for ready for TOW, after the disconnecting from her current anchorage mooring?

SUPERVISOR Response Amendment 7:

Vessel will be towed from its current anchorage mooring in Beaumont TX

Discussions with Port Capt. Eric Welch is the vessel will be made ready for Tow, less anchor

Chains and DH equipment, on the agreed upon date of Towing. Is this the Supervisor’s understanding of the Tow sequences?

ANSWER 070 RFP Section C:

The vessel will be ready for towing once the tow preparations requirements of Work Item 992-

11-004 are met.

QUESTION 071 Work Item 623-21-001:

It is the contractor experience that J-bar davit depict in ref 2.3 are utilized in the rigging of an accommodation ladder on most Navy Ships.

It is also noted by the contractor that the specification is silent about their use or not.

Can the government clarify if J-bar davits will be required to rig the accommodation ladder?

If so, is the government going to provide J-bar davits and their sockets as GFM?

Wound the government provide a reference to the contractor to utilize in the manufacturing process and please provide point of contact to procure such J-bar davit and its deck socket?

ANSWER 071 Work Item 623-21-001:

No, J-bar davits will not be required to rig the accommodation ladder.

No, the Government will not provide a reference to utilize in the manufacturing process and will not provide point of contact to procure such J-bar davit and its deck socket.

There will not be any kind of davit associated with the accommodation ladder, it will be deployed and recovered with the ship’s crane.

QUESTION 072 Work Item 235-60-001(E2):

SUPERVISOR issued :

2.1 1127019 Rev 003,004, MV Drives DP and Automation Upgrades; MV3000

Drives, DP and Automation Upgrade Firm Quotation

1127019 - MV Drives DP and Automation Upgrades - Rev004

Ref : 1127019 Version : 004

Date : 2022-05-17 (E2)

The KTR received from GE the following:

1127019 MV Drives DP and Automation Upgrades – Rev 005

Ref : 11600300

Revision : 000

Date : 2022-08-10

Will the SUPERVISOR verify which scope/version is to be Incorporated in this Project?

ANSWER 072 Work Item 235-60-001(E2):

Yes, reference 2.1 was corrected to reflect Rev 005 and this change is incorporated under Errata

4.

QUESTION 073 Work Item 982-31-001:

Will the Supervisor provide for fueling of the vessel, replenishing lube oil and hydraulic oil storage tanks and ballasting of the vessel in preparation for sea trials?

ANSWER 073 Work Item 982-31-001:

Yes, the Government will provide for fueling of the vessel, replenishing lube oil and hydraulic oil storage tanks and ballasting of the vessel in preparation for sea trials.

QUESTION 074 RFP:

Will NavSea or Local Standard Items be invoked for this solicitation/contract?

ANSWER 074 RFP:

No, NAVSEA Standard items and Local Standard Items will not be invoked and not part of this solicitation

QUESTION 076 RFP Volume V Pre Award:

Volume V. 12 of the pre award information states to “Provide a plan for the supply of electricity, steam and water to the ship in the event of loss of any of these services for a period in excess of four (4) hours.”

Is steam service required? Is so, please provide details on what capacity and pressure steam services are to be provided.

ANSWER 076 RFP Volume V Pre Award:

No, steam is not required.

QUESTION 077 RFP:

Request the Supervisor provide a copy of the ship’s logs for contractor review.

ANSWER 077 RFP:

Ship’s log will not be provided for contractor review.

AMENDMENT 0007

The purpose of this amendment is to clarify specifications and to update Section J.

QUESTION 057 Work Item 997-11-001:

1.1 Title: Drydocking and Undocking; accomplish

Is the Government opposed to transferring the vessel to land to accomplish the required scope of work?

ANSWER 057 Work Item 997-11-001:

The Government is not opposed to transferring the vessel to land as long as transferring system meets the same certification requirements as the dry dock.

QUESTION 060 Work Item 568-11-001 (E2):

Paragraph 3.7 direct contractor to remove each Tunnel Thruster motor and accomplish a rewind in accordance Chapter 9 of 2.4 (S6260-BJ-GTP-010 Rev 5, Electrical Machinery Repair Electric

Motor). Contractor is unable to identify a rigging route which will eliminate the need for an access cut to remove the motors.

Is there a rigging route which will eliminate the need for an access cut?

ANSWER 060 Work Item 568-11-001 (E2):

No, an access cut will be required to remove the motor.

QUESTION 061 RFP Section C:

The SUPERVISOR’s response to Question 36:

No, the Government will not provide a work requirement to tow the vessel. The Contractor shall include the cost of towing the vessel from its current location in Beaumont, Texas to the contractor’s facilities as stated in the solicitation. Pricing for this cost can be included in Work

Item 000-00-001 listed on the S-2. Remaining requirements that the contractor will be responsible for are listed in the individual work items and pricing shall be attached to those specific work items listed on the S-2.

Since the Government is Owner of the Vessel:

Will the SUPERVISOR define the Tow as to which Classification Agency is it to be in accordance with? ABS, NAVSEA, LLYODS, USCG, etc.?

Is vessel’s present condition suitable for tow by that Agency? (Ballasting, existing tow chain arrangement, etc.)

Who is to Underwrite the Tow, The Government or the Contractor? If the Contractor please define coverage required by the Government?

ANSWER 061 RFP Section C:

Yes. Work Item 992-11-004 was added to the base work package and incorporated under

ADDENDUM 1.

QUESTION 062 RFP Section C:

The SUPERVISOR’s response to Question 36:

No, the Government will not provide a work requirement to tow the vessel. The Contractor shall include the cost of towing the vessel from its current location in Beaumont, Texas to the contractor’s facilities as stated in the solicitation. Pricing for this cost can be included in Work

Item 000-00-001 listed on the S-2. Remaining requirements that the contractor will be responsible for are listed in the individual work items and pricing shall be attached to those

Since the Government is Owner of the Vessel:

Will the SUPERVISOR be providing Crew during the Conversion/ Reactivation to support

WAF, Tag out, Safety, Fire Marshall, Ship’s Master (992-31-001) ETC.?

ANSWER 062 RFP Section C:

Yes. Crew will be present during the availability, including the Ship’s Master, Chief Engineer and at least one (1) Command Carrier Strike Group 4 (CSG 4) Port Engineer that will be in attendance during regular working hours. Additional crew will be added as necessary to cover workload and a complete crew will be provided for dock trials and sea trials.

QUESTION 063 RFP:

The SUPERVISOR’s Amendment 6 changes the POP, but did not provide Bid Questions Date nor an Award date

Will the SUPERVISOR be provide Proposal Milestone Dates?

ANSWER 063 RFP:

Amendment 6 changed the deadline for requests for specification clarifications to 26 August

2022 2:00 PM SERMC Local time. Proposals are due no later than 10:00 AM (SERMC Local

Time) on 02 SEPTEMBER 2022. Any contract award will be after the Government reviews and evaluates all proposals as specified in Section M of the solicitation.

QUESTION 064 Work Item 992-31-001:

3.3 Pump each tank containing petroleum product to the low suction level of each tank.

3.3.1 Off-loading or transferring of petroleum product must be accomplished during daylight hours only.

3.3.2 Each hose, pump, and container must be clean and dry prior to start of off-loading.

What is the KTR to do with these petroleum products? Warehouse or dispose of? Does the

Supervisor have the current liquid loading of the vessel to establish Pre- tow conditions, Off load issues, Gas free controls and Warehousing capacity after arrival at KTR facility?

ANSWER 064 Work Item 992-31-001:

Contractor is to dispose of any liquids removed from the vessel. The tank soundings chart is incorporated to this solicitation as Attachment J-7 Vindicator Tank Soundings 7-26-22.

QUESTION 065 Work Item 992-11-002:

3.1 Coordinate through the SUPERVISOR for Attendance of the ABS Surveyor for the Reactivation Survey.

Is the SUPERVISOR providing the ABS Surveyor because the SUPERVISOR schedules attendance?

Will the SUPERVISOR , as the OWNER, provide its ABS Reactivation Procedure required by section 3 of reference 2.1?

ANSWER 065 Work Item 992-11-002:

CSG-4 will provide ABS Surveyor and the Supervisor will schedule attendance.

No, the supervisor will not provide ABS Reactivation Procedure. The Contractor can request the procedure as stated in Section 3 of Reference 2.1 from:

AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPBUILDING

ABS AMERICAS

KEEGAN PLASKON

1701 CITY PLAZA DR

SPRING, TX 77389-1831

TELEPHONE NO. 757-595-8711

QUESTION 066 RFP Section C:

What wharf will the SUPERVISOR present the ship for ready for TOW, after the disconnecting from her current anchorage mooring?

ANSWER 066 Work RFP Section C:

Vessel will be towed from its current anchorage mooring in Beaumont TX.

AMENDMENT 0006

The purpose of this amendment is to:

a. change the period of performance to 14 NOVEMBER 2022 – 11 SEPTEMBER 2023;

b. change the proposal due time and date to 10:00 AM (SERMC Local Time) Friday 02

SEPTEMBER 2022;

c. and to update Sections F, I, J and L.

AMENDMENT 0005

The purpose of this amendment is to clarify specifications, to incorporate Errata 3, and to update

Section C and J.

QUESTION 023 Section C:

PLANT PROTECTION Requirement Paragraph (a): Please provide contractors copy of Plant

Protection Plan (DI-035) to review the in-depth requirements

ANSWER 023 Section C:

The identification of Plant Protection Plan (DI-035) is deleted from the statement of work. A

Plant Protection Plan shall identify physical security boundaries and other security measures to provide safeguards against hazards; including, unauthorized entry, malicious mischief, theft, espionage, sabotage, and terrorism for the ship, materials, and crews in accordance with the requirements of the Contract.

QUESTION 025:

Will the Government please clarify if this contract have any classified work that needs to be completed? Clause D-211-H001 is included to this contract and states: Classified reports, data, and documentation shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with National Industrial

Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 32 CFR Part 117. Will any classified equipment be installed during this upgrade that will require Classified Reports??

ANSWER 025:

NAVSEA Clause D-211-H001 is deleted, there is no classified equipment to be installed in this contract.

QUESTION 035 Work Item 235-60-001:

After discussion with OEM from GE on item 235-60-001. It was brought to Contractors attention that reference listed under 2.1 (1127019 Rev 003, MV Drives DP and Automation Upgrades;

MV3000 Drives, DP and Automation Upgrade Firm Quotation) has been updated and reference in its current form is outdated. Will the Government please provide Contractor with the latest up to date reference?

ANSWER 035 Work Item 235-60-001:

Yes, this was modified and the changes were incorporated under Errata 2. Contact the SERMC

Technical Library for a copy of the latest revision.

QUESTION 036 Work Item 623-21-001:

Paragraph 3.2.1 requires the Contractor to fabricate a new Accommodation Ladder, and a new

Lower Platform and Fender assembly. Reference 2.1 describes the Accommodation ladder, which includes various lengths. Please provide the length of the new Accommodation Ladder.

There is not a reference provided that details the assembly of the Lower Platform and Fender

Assembly. Please provide a reference for the Lower Platform and Fender Assembly.

ANSWER 036 Work Item 623-21-001:

Yes, the length of the Accommodation ladder is 20 feet. There is no reference for a platform and fender assembly as they are not required.

QUESTION 037 Work Item 992-11-003:

Paragraph 3.1.3 directs contractor to “accomplish the following using Attachment A for criteria…” Contractor notices that the specification not only lacks an Attachment A but doesn’t have any references making motion about one. Can the government please provide such

Attachment A or correct the specification? Paragraph 3.1.4-3.1.5 describes personnel with office sizes to total 11 personnel. Will this be the quantity/amount of office space the contractor needs to budget for this specification?

ANSWER 037 Work Item 992-11-003:

Yes. Attachment J-6 is provided and the requirements for TSV 1 will be used for guidance.

QUESTION 043 Section C:

A definitive work scope required to formulate a Firm Fixed Price estimate is not present in the current version of work item 992-11-002 (American Bureau of Shipping Reactivation Survey;

accomplish). The work item directs the Contractor to “Accomplish each requirement of section

3 of the American Bureau of shipping Layup and Reactivation of OSV’s as designated by the

Supervisor”. The Contractor understands that the vessel is in a condition of Cold Stack Layup without a periodical layup maintenance plan. In accordance with the work item reference for vessels in this condition a complete recommissioning of all machinery and safety systems, as well as completion of all overdue surveys and insulation resistance testing of all shipboard electrical circuits, will be required. The Contractor has extensive experience working with ABS and USCG on OSV/PSV shipboard machinery and safety commissioning projects. In the

Contractor’s experience, machinery that is laid up for this duration, without periodical maintenance being perform, normally experiences a high level of faults such as deteriorated bearings, seals, gaskets and o-rings, electrical ground faults, and software programing issues. All of the potential discrepancies noted during commissioning will need to be corrected to complete the ABS reactivation plan. With no frontloads or work scope boundaries defined in the work item to clearly identify who has the ownership of repairs to discrepancies discovered during commissioning, it is impossible for the Contractor to propose a fair and reasonable FFP for the work item. Would the GOVERNMENT consider modifying the work item to include verbiage stating all discrepancies noted during ship commissioning of components undisturbed during the availability be documented via CFR and corrected via RCC or RTR? This approach will allow the Contractor to provide a fair and reasonable FFP to accomplish the system testing. Correction of discrepancies will be documented via CFR and corrective actions can be agreed upon and settled as growth.

ANSWER 043 Section C:

Any system or equipment found to have issues not covered by the work specification requirements and determined to require additional repairs would be subject to growth work and should be reported through Condition Found Reports.

QUESTION 046 Section C:

Is the vessel due for its 5 year special survey, and if so is that a part of the work scope. Does the government have a clear list of corrosion prevention and preservative requirements? Will the government provide a list of calibration requirements needed at the time of delivery, including number of items, type of items to be calibrated, etc.? Does the government plan on re-flagging vessel for the United States? If so, what are the implications relative to Certifications and bringing the vessel up to the most up-to-date standards/requirements of the new certifying agency(ies)? Solicitation asks for ship to be fully outfitted with approvals and certifications in place. Will the government provide a full list of Certifications, requirements and approvals needed to ensure the contractor is able to reasonably estimate the full needs of the vessel?

Certifications to what standards and which Class/Certifying agencies: USCG? ABS?

IMO/SOLAS? All of the above? Additionally, does meeting the desired certifications include purchasing and onloading all of the electronic equipment and other equipage necessary for certification? If so, does the government have this comprehensive listing of equipments to be purchased for installation and turnover so that the contractor can accurately and reasonably estimate this work?

ANSWER 046 Section C:

No, the Government will not provide a list of corrosion prevention and preservative requirements other than required in the specific work items. No, the Government will not provide a list of calibration requirements needed at the time of delivery other than required in the specific work items. The vessel was constructed to ABS rules and then re-classed under RINA and reflagged

Marshall Islands upon delivery to Brazil. The vessel successfully underwent a pre-classification survey with ABS in January 2021 for readmission to ABS. The vessel is flagged USA. It is owned and operated by the US Navy. It will seek the following ABS documents, certifications and notations: (Maltese cross) A1, Offshore Support Vessel, (CircleE), (Maltese Cross) AMS, Loadline Certificate, Stability Booklet. The vessel’s ABS ID # is 14238711. The vessel will not be USCG inspected and will not be IMO/SOLAS certified. The work item requirements do not require purchase and installation of additional electronic or other equipment (other than that included in other work items such as firefighting system modifications associated with structural modifications).

QUESTION 047 Section C:

This contractor has extensive experience with performing vessel overhauls and reconfigurations.

This contractor also has extensive experience with performing both government and commercial work, and working to commercial standards and certifications. Additionally, this contractor has extensive experience with this vessel type (OSVs), having been the Build Yard for many OSVs.

Lastly, this contractor has the capacity, capability, excperience, availability, and interest to perform this work ; however, the existing solicitation contains so many truly significant ambiguities and unknowns that the project is unable to be responsibly estimated. These significant ambiguities represent unbounded financial risk to the contractor, and the Fixed Price proposal places the entirety of that unbounded risk upon the contractor. With the information still required for contractor to reasonably/responsbily estimate the work, outlined in BQ 36-41 will the Government consider changing this project to a Cost Plus solicitation? If so, than this contractor is ready to develop/offer a proposal.

ANSWER 047 Section C:

This solicitation will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

QUESTION 048 Work Item 301-10-001:

Contractor has received quote from Marga Cruz (904) 672-1330 from vendor JO-Kell on

7/21/2022 for CABLE, UNARM, WT,1000V,0 AWG, 4 COND, 1.358” OD (1.820#/FT) with a part ID of LSFSGU-100 with a LLTM of 365 Days. This lead time is outside the Period of

Performance. Will Government please provide material as GFM to ensure completion of specification within POP date?

ANSWER 048 Work Item 301-10-001:

Yes, the Government will provide Cable as GFM and this changed is incorporated under Errata

3.

QUESTION 049 Work Item 150-11-004:

Contractor has received quote from Juniper Industries (Jennifer Patikowski, 718-326-2546, projmgr3@juniperindustries.com) on 7/21/2022 for part number 805-1400066-309-MOD

(DOOR,STL,WT,36X66,RH,INDV 10 DOG,13PSI) with a LLTM of 364 days. This lead time is outside the Period of Performance. Will Government please provide material as GFM to ensure completion of specification within POP date?

ANSWER 049 Work Item 150-11-004:

Yes, the Government will provide GFM and this changed is incorporated under Errata 3.

QUESTION 053 Work Item 623-21-001:

Specification location states 01 level, weather, Frame 65 Port.

There are shell attachments required for the rigging of the accommodation ladder.

Reference 2.2 Notes states that platform shall be designed to support use of ladder on both sides.

Reference 2.3 displays stowage pads and stowage stanchions for accommodation ladder to be stow upright on Port or STBD side, normally one on each side.

Is the intent of the government to have the accommodation ladder set up to only be used in the

Port side?

Where is the accommodation ladder going to be stowed at? Will the government provide the reference associated with accommodation ladder stowage?

Specification makes no mention about the bail bracket required to rig the accommodation ladder

IAW ref 2.3?

Will the government review and provide the appropriate reference for the bail bracket?

ANSWER 053 Work Item 623-21-001:

The accommodation ladder will be stowed on starboard side. Port side will have mounting points and slotted channel (Bail Bracket) only, for ladder use on port side when required.

Paragraph 2 of the work item provides sufficient references with regards to rigging and securing the ladder to the side of the ship and the bail bracket which is attached to the hull and swings out to support the ladder when deployed.

QUESTION 054 Work Item 623-21-001:

Specification reference 2.3 requires Vang Staples to secure the ladder to the shell side of the ship.

General Note #12 requires to provide 6 for each Port and STBD side.

Reference states Vang Staple to be forged from GR 1023W.

Will the government provide the manufacturer of the Vang Staples, or provide the staples as

GFM?

ANSWER 054 Work Item 623-21-001 :

Yes, the Government will provide VANG Staples as GFM and this changed is incorporated under Errata 3.

QUESTION 055 Work Item 623-21-001:

Specification reference 2.3 displays accommodation ladder fully rigged which requires bail pendant, bridle, chain, lashing, falls, etc.

Specification is silent about where that hardware will be coming from.

Furthermore, ref 2.3 directs to its reference #6 for bridle arrangement. This reference was never mentioned on this specification.

Is the government providing all the rigging hardware associated with fully rigging the accommodation ladder?

If not, is the government providing the reference with appropriate NSN and/or point of contact to acquire the hardware?

ANSWER 055 Work Item 623-21-001:

Yes, the Government will provide rigging hardware as GFM and this changed is incorporated under Errata 3. Paragraph 2 of the work item provides sufficient references with regards to rigging and securing the ladder to the side of the ship and the bail bracket which is attached to the hull and swings out to support the ladder when deployed.

QUESTION 056 Work Item 583-11-001:

Item 583-11-001 paragraph 2.3 and Item 150-11-002 paragraph 2.1 list same reference to be accomplished (Reference: 136-5113170, 87MNS1401 Vindicator (TSV-5) 01 Deck Extension and TOC Modifications). Will the Government please advise on which work Item reference 136-

5113170 is to be assigned and accomplished?

ANSWER 056 Work Item 583-11-001:

Yes, Work Item 583-11-001 is to install Boat Davit, as titled. Work Item 150-11-002 is to repair

01 Level Deck, as titled. Both requirements are referenced in 136-5113170, 87mNS1401

Vindicator (TSV 5) 01 Level Extension and TOC Modifications.

AMENDMENT 0004

The purpose of this amendment is to clarify specifications and to incorporate Errata 2.

QUESTION 032 Work Item 243-11-001 :

Paragraph 3.4 direct contractor to crate and ship Z drive to Schottel Inc. for the disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of the Z – drive. After consulting with Schottel Inc, they only requires the Z-drive without the propellers or electric motors. Current work items do not require the servicing/repairs of the E motor or propellers. Since the Propellers and E motor are not required to be shipped with the Z drives. Will the government require the servicing/repairs of the

Z-drive Propellers and E motors?

ANSWER 032 Work Item 243-11-001:

Yes, the Government will require the servicing/repairs of the Z-drive Propellers and E motors as required in Errata 2.

QUESTION 033 Work Item 568-11-001:

Paragraph 3.4 direct contractor to crate and ship Tunnel Thruster to Schottel Inc. for the disassembly, inspection, and reassembly. After consulting with Schottel Inc, they only requires the Tunnel Thruster without the propellers or electric motors. Current work items do not require the servicing/repairs of the Tunnel Thruster E motor or propellers. Since the Propellers and E motor are not required to be shipped with the Tunnel Thruster. Will the government require the servicing/repairs of the Tunnel Thruster Propellers and E motors?

ANSWER 033 Work Item 568-11-001:

Yes, electric motors and propellers repairs are added to the work item and this change is incorporated under Errata 2.

QUESTION 034 Work Item 992-11-002:

Paragraph 3.2 directs contractor to Accomplish each requirement of Section 3 of 2.1, as designated by the SUPERVISOR. Was the vessel placed into lay-up under an approved ABS

Lay-Up Plan If so, does the vessel have an updated lay-up maintenance plan record? Was the vessel placed in a Warm or Cold Stacked lay-up Has ABS performed a periodical lay-up survey? Is there an ABS approved reactivation plan?

ANSWER 034 Work Item 992-11-002:

No, the vessel was not laid up per ABS guidelines at its time of deactivation.

Yes, the vessel underwent an ABS pre-condition survey from January 27-28, 2021, and was found acceptable for readmission to ABS class. Reactivation plan is referenced in the work specification.

QUESTION 038 CDRLs:

Please provide the information of requiring office SUPSHIP Code 200, 300, 500 and 600 per

Exhibit A and Exhibit B Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) DD Form 1423.

ANSWER 038 CDRLs:

DD Form 1423 is to be submitted to SERMC Code 400 who will disseminate to SRMC Codes

200, 300, 500, and/or 600 as required.

QUESTION 039 CDRLs:

CDRL A0009 does not have title of data item. Please provide what is the requirement under

A0009?

ANSWER 039 CDRLs:

CDRL A0009 is intentionally left blank and has no requirement.

QUESTION 040 CDRLs:

CDRL B0002 does not have information such as Frequency and Date of submissions. Please provide complete requirement for B0002.

ANSWER 040 CDRLs:

Information required in CDRL B0002 (provide logistic and technical data for all GFM and CFM equipment or components installed or permanently removed. Provide weight and moment changes resulting from work accomplished) will be submitted one time when requested by the

SUPERVISOR.

QUESTION 041 Section C:

Section C invokes substantial work requirements that are not in the work specification package.

Examples: 1.Delivery The Contractor shall be responsible for the transport of the vessel from its current location in Beaumont, Texas to the contractor’s facilities. 2. The Contractor shall ensure that all equipment is properly maintained during periods of inactivity. 3. The Contractor shall protect machine parts, both interior and exterior, against corrosion and deterioration during the interval between contract execution and ship delivery. 4. Deck machinery, and equipment installed and bolted to their respective foundations on the ship in the weather or stowed on deck in the weather shall have weather proof covers installed and have all non-CRES parts preserved against corrosion. 5. The Contractor shall thoroughly clean, flush, and verify all vents, ducts, pipes, and tanks are free of contaminants and industrial and foreign material prior to use. 6. The ship systems shall be in operating condition at delivery of the vessel. Equipment having periodic certification and/or calibration requirements shall have a minimum of eleven (11) months remaining of the certification and/or calibration period at delivery of the vessel. Inter-compartment cables not connected to equipment shall be removed. Non-consumable items with shelf life or service life limitations shall have a minimum of nine (9) months of their useful life remaining at delivery. 7. The Contractor shall be responsible for the condition of the boat until receipt inspection and final acceptance is completed. While the vessel is at the Contractor's plant, the Contractor shall provide assistance to protect and service the vessel, and shall effect any correction of defects or performance of uncompleted work, to the extent permitted or required by the Government. The ship and its systems as delivered shall comply with all the applicable laws of the United States and the requirements of the ABS, in issue at the time of the proposal due date, and as identified in the Contract. The Contractor shall obtain and provide all necessary certifications or documents that cover the Regulatory Body approvals and indicate additional compliance. Will the Government provide work specifications that define details of contractor responsibility that can be reasonably estimated? If these requirements are not going to be defined in work specifications, where should the contractor apply the costs for this work on the

S-2 cost data?

ANSWER 041 Section C:

No, the Government will not provide a work requirement to tow the vessel. The Contractor shall include the cost of towing the vessel from its current location in Beaumont, Texas to the contractor’s facilities as stated in the solicitation. Pricing for this cost can be included in Work

Item 000-00-001 listed on the S-2. Remaining requirements that the contractor will be responsible for are listed in the individual work items and pricing shall be attached to those

QUESTION 042 Section C:

For 992-11-002 Reference 2.1 ABS, American Bureau of Shipping:, Lay-up and Reactivation of

Offshore Support Vessels KTRs were not present at the initial lay-up, or any subsequent Annual surveys- the scope of work required by this work item is contingent on the status of the lay-up

Will the GOVT provide a copy of the Initial lay-up survey and completed annual surveys as part of the shipcheck? Will the GOVT confirm that the requirements of Section 2 were completed in full with record comment Laid Up Cold Stacked? Will the GOVT provide a copy of the procedures submitted to ABS IAW Section 2/1 of reference 2.1 as part of the shipcheck? Per reference 2.1 Reactivation is to address all equipment degradation and deferred maintenance that was recorded in the vessel’s records. Will the GOVT provide a copy of the degraded equipment and deferred maintenance form the vessel records so the work can be reasonably estimated?

ANSWER 042 Section C:

No, there is no known list of degraded equipment other than the equipment listed in the individual work specifications.

The vessel was not laid-up per ABS guidelines at its time of deactivation but the vessel has been under a dehumidification system at MARAD facility since it’s repossession in 2019.

The vessel underwent an ABS pre-condition survey in January 27-28, 2021 and was found acceptable for readmission to ABS class.

QUESTION 044 Section C:

Will the government provide a detailed work specification regarding towing the vessel from

Beaumont, Texas to our facility? Will the government provide a crew to operate the vessel’s systems and equipment during the accomplishment of Sea Trials? Is the Contractor to provide a

Licensed Crew to operate the vessel’s systems and equipment for Sea Trials? Will the government provide a crew to operate the vessel’s systems and equipment during the

Reactivation? Will the government provide the above actions to assist contractor in reasonably estimating this work?

ANSWER 044 Section C:

No, the Government will not provide a detailed work specification for towing the vessel (see response to Bidder’s Question #041). Contractor is to accomplish towing of the vessel from current location to contractors facility.

Yes, the Government will provide a crew to operate the vessel’s systems and equipment during the accomplishment of Sea Trials.

No, the contractor is not required to provide a licensed crew to operate the vessel’s systems and equipment for Sea Trials.

Yes, the Government will have ship’s crew available to operate the vessel’s systems and equipment during reactivation and testing.

QUESTION 045 Section C:

ABS has asked if we had the vessel's ABS number. We do not, nor is it in any references we have. We did provide former name, IMO number, builder, builder's hull number and delivery date of Sept 9, 2015. (First 5 year special survey would be in 2020. Already in Lay Up?). Now the question is what is its ABS classification status. ABS has requested the original ABS Class number for the vessel in order to respond to our request for proposal. Please provide the ABS

Class number for original certificates. Has the government informed ABS of where Vessel is? Is the vessel due for its 5 year special survey, and if so is that a part of the work scope. Will the government please provide contractor with all ABS classification numbers and surveys associated with the vessel in order to reasonably estimate this work?

ANSWER 045 Section C:

BravanteVIII, Eastern Shipbuilding Hull 158.

ABS ID # YY238711, ABS ID 14238711, IMO 9645645

Vessel has been under a dehumidification system at MARAD facility since it’s repossession in

2019.

The vessel underwent an ABS pre condition survey in January 27-28, 2021 and was found acceptable for readmission to ABS class.

There are no records of degraded equipment or deferred maintenance.

QUESTION 051 Work Item 581-11-001:

This BQ is a follow up to the previously submitted JSR bidder questions, Amendment 2 answers

008, 009.

Contractor acknowledge the release of ref 2.5 PM 390-563 however, this paint schedule (ref) makes no mention to the anchor chain and anchors preservation as guided in paragraph 3.4.

Furthermore, the answer related to question about New and Disturbed areas throughout the package: “Minimum surface preparation (touch-up) is defined for new and disturbed surfaces as less than 4 square feet.” Is open to various interpretations.

Would the government please properly address the anchor chain/ anchors preservation in the

Paint Schedule in order to obtain a quote from the correct Paint Manufacturer?

In addition, will the government please specify which is the minimum surface preparation standard acceptable for the less than 4 FT2 New and disturbed areas?

ANSWER 051 Work Item 581-11-001:

Yes, PM 390-563 Rev-A refers to minimum surface preparation standard acceptable for new and disturbed areas. PM390-563 Rev-A has been added to all work items in Errata 1 where preservation for each new and disturbed surface is required.

QUESTION 052 Section L:

SERMC Technical Library is unable to provide Reference 2.1(14319447-1, Service Manual).

This reference is critical during the estimating process and for the accomplishment of the tunnel thruster repair.

Can The government provide a working copy of Ref 2.1 (14319447-1, Service Manual)?

ANSWER 052 Section L:

No, Ref 2.1 (14319447-1, Service Manual) is classified confidential and is not authorized for issue. Ref 2.1 (14319447-1, Service Manual) is authorized to be viewed via the SERMC

Technical Library.

AMENDMENT 0003

The purpose of this amendment is to clarify specifications.

QUESTION 016 Work Item 521-11-001 :

Para. 2.2 A100035i1, Water Spray System Isometric. KTR notes no revision in the work specification, however, Rev A1 was provided. Will the Government please clarify the correct revision to be used in Para 2.2 ? Para 2.3 A100035G1, Genaral Arrangement. KTR notes no revision in the work specification, however, Rev A1 was provided. Will the Government please clarify the correct revision to be used in Para 2.3 ?

ANSWER 016 Work Item 521-11-001 :

Yes, paragraphs 2.2 and 2.3 are correct. “A1” located in bottom right corner refers to size of drawing.

QUESTION 019 Work Item 992-31-001:

Para 3.1 direct contractor to Open, ventilate, empty, clean, render dry, and maintain any tank or space including adjacent tank, space, or piping system. Can The government provide the tank capacities for the tanks listed in para 1.2 to allow contractor to provide an accurate estimate?

ANSWER 019 Work Item 992-31-001:

Yes, the tank capacity plan is provided by the the Government and is listed as reference 2.4 of Work

Item 997-11-001. All tanks are currently at low suction.

QUESTION 020 Work Item 311-21-001:

Para 3.5 identify and direct contractor to install new the listed parts. Line 6 of the parts list requires one kit of additional parts and does not provide a reference or drawing number to assist in identifying any additional parts that may be required. Can the government provide the part numbers for any additional parts that maybe required, if any?

ANSWER 020 Work Item 311-21-001:

Yes, Line 6, Additional Part is identified on OEM quote as Product Code S1-Other. These are miscellaneous materials to be brought with the OEM.

QUESTION 021 Work Item 581-11-001:

Contractor is requested to accomplish preservation of equipment using 2.5 for guidance. Anchors are not specifically mentioned on 2.5 Is it intended of the government for the contractor to treat the anchors as part of the “Vertical surfaces above the BootTop, and mast and stacks” section, and be top coated Haze Gray? If not please specify the top coat for the Anchors. Section 5.1

GFM is to provide 20 shots of anchor chain. Is this chain ready to be used and therefore, fully preserved, painted, and IAW Ref 2.2 properly marked with red/white/blue color codes per shot with wire wraps, and warning and danger shots properly painted yellow and red? Or what is the current material/surface condition of the chain provided?

ANSWER 021 Work Item 581-11-001 :

Yes, the anchor requires preservation. Paragraph 3.4 directs contactor to preserve new and retained equipment. Paragraph 2.5 revised to include anchor and chain, and this change was incorporated under Errata 1.

QUESTION 022 Work Item 997-11-001 :

1.) Please provide the previous name and the IMO number of the VINDICATOR (TSV 5).

2.) Please clarify the Light Ship Displacement of the VINDICATOR (TSV 5). {Referenced

Docking Plan lists Light Ship as 2,504 MT.}

ANSWER 022 Work Item 997-11-001 :

1. Yes, TSV-5 Vindicator, Former Bravante VIII, ABS ID # YY238711, ABS ID 14238711, IMO 9645645 Eastern Shipbuilding Hull 158.

2.Yes, Lightship Weight: 2517.96MT Lightship LCG:36.44m Lightship VCG 6.22m, Lightship

TCG:0m

QUESTION 024 Section C:

PLANT PROTECTION Requirement Paragraph (b): Will the Government please specify what type of “physical security boundaries and other security measures” required

ANSWER 024 Section C:

Yes, limit access to the vessel to only allow Ship’s Force, Government personnel, Contractor personnel and sub-contractor personnel, and standard security protection for commercial vessels.

QUESTION 039 CDRLs:

CDRL A0009 does not have title of data item. Please provide what is the requirement under

A0009?

ANSWER 039 CDRLs:

CDRL A0009 is intentionally left blank and has no requirement.

QUESTION 040 CDRLs:

CDRL B0002 does not have information such as Frequency and Date of submissions. Please provide complete requirement for B0002.

ANSWER 040 CDRLs:

Information required in CDRL B0002 (Provide logistic and technical data for all GFM and CFM equipment or components installed or permanently removed. Provide weight and moment changes resulting from work accomplished) will be submitted one time when requested by the

SUPERVISOR.

QUESTION 050 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS:

This Bidders question is being submitted per Frank Navarro EMAIL direction, dated 7/25/2022.

Reference 2.1 (Bulletin 3666260, Operation and Maintenance Manual QSK45 and QSK60 Series

Engines) is critical to the accomplishment of the Generator’s Top end overhaul. When attempting to open Ref 2.1, Contractor get an error message stating “file is not a supported file or file has been damaged. Contractor requested a working copy from SERMC Technical Library and they also was unable to procure a functional working copy. Can The government provide a working copy of Ref 2.1 (Bulletin 3666260, Operation and Maintenance Manual QSK45 and

QSK60 Series Engines)?

ANSWER 050 INSTRCUTION TO OFFERORS:

Yes, a non-corrupted electronic copy of the manual is now available at SERMC Technical

Library.

AMENDMENT 0002

The purpose of this amendment is to clarify specifications, incorporate Errata 1 and to update

Section B, F, J and L.

QUESTION 006 ITEM NO: 997-11-001:

In the provided RFP, page 17 states, “The Contractor shall furnish all resources necessary to transport the existing PSV from its current location and perform the overhaul, alterations and

ABS re-certification of the PSV to VTSV at the Contractor’s facilities.” Then, page 30 states, “The Government agrees to deliver the Vessel to the Contractor no later than the date set forth in

Attachment S-2.”

Will the Government confirm if it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to transport

VINDICATOR from Beaumont, TX to Contractor facilities, or will the Government arrange and provide services for the transfer?

ANSWER 006 ITEM NO: 997-11-001:

Yes, the Government confirms it is the Contractor’s responsibility to transport VINDICATOR from Beaumont, TX to the Contractor’s facilities.

No, the Government will not arrange or provide services for the transfer. The delivery referred to on page 30 of the RFP takes place at the Beaumont, TX facility, where the Vessel will be delivered to the Contractor. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to transport the vessel to the

Contractor’s facility.

QUESTION 007 RFP:

As the Contractor identifies the volume of work required within this RFP, would the

Government please afford the Contractors an additional two weeks to submit their proposals?

By allowing a submission date of Monday, August 15, 2022, all Contractors will be able to submit a more through bid to the Government.

ANSWER 007 RFP:

No. The submission of proposals are currently due no later than 1400 (Local SERMC Time) on 01

AUGUST 2022.

QUESTION 008 VARIOUS:

Various Specifications contain the following statement: “Accomplish painting requirements for each new and disturbed surface, as approved by Operator, Owner's Specifications, ABS Surveyor and in accordance with the paint manufacturer's recommendation.”

In order for the contractor to provide a more accurate price, can the government please provide what is the minimum surface preparation acceptable under this requirement?

ANSWER 008 VARIOUS:

Minimum surface preparation (touch-up) is defined for new and disturbed surfaces as less than 4 square feet.

QUESTION 009 ITEM NO: 581-11-001:

Various paragraphs in the specification call out to remove and perform preservation of the 20 shots of anchor chain.

Paragraph 3.5 directs contractor to install “new anchor chain”, which is provided as GFM.

However, paragraph 3.4 directs to accomplish preservation on equipment under 1.3 which includes…