Bidders_Question_1-74.pdf

ITEM NO: SHIP CHECK

TITLE:

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 110-11-002

TITLE: Underwater Hull and Freeboard; repair and preservation

PARA. NO: 3.3.1

PAGE NO: 2

ITEM NO: 110-11-002

TITLE: UW and Freeboard, repair

PARA. NO: 3.7.2.2

PAGE NO: 3 of 5

ITEM NO: 233-11--002

TITLE: Bow Thruster Diesel Engine, overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.13

PAGE NO: 6 of 6

ITEM NO: 233-11-002

TITLE: Bow Thruster Diesel Engine, overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.1.1

PAGE NO:1 of 6

ITEM NO: 233-11-003

TITLE: Propulsion Diesel Engines, overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.13

PAGE NO: 6 of 6

ITEM NO: 233-11-003

TITLE: Propulsion Diesel Engines, overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.1.1

PAGE NO: 1 of 6

ITEM NO: 243-11-001

CONTRACTOR POC:

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

Attachment J-5

CONTRACTOR PHONE:

DATE OF REQUEST: 2/8/2018 SOLICITATION NO: N50054-18-R-0004

TITLE: USNS HUGO (TSV-2) Drydock Phased Maintenance Availability (DPMA) MARMC POC: Blair Allen

CONTRACTOR: MARMC PHONE: 757-400-0327

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: In place overhaul. ERRATA created. To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine

Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 1: The Solicitation was released on Friday 26

January 2018 with a due date of 26February 2018. However the shipcheck that was on the FBO Notice had the shipcheck scheduled for Monday 29

January 2018 which did not allow for the contractor to receive the plans and specifications from plan files, review them and conduct a proper shipcheck on the same day. The contractor respectfully requests another shipcheck be conducted to ensure a more competetive price.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Ship Check was extended: 29 January

2018 through 01 February 2018 (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 2: Item 110-11-002, paragraph 3.3.1, states

"(see Note 4.3)" at the end of the paragraph. There is no Note 4.3 in the specification. Please Clarify

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Correct. Note 4.3 does not exist.

Paragraph 3.3.1 Should Read "(see Note 4.1) Pargraph 3.16 should read

'(see Note 4.2). ERRATA created. To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine Salvati, Contracting Officer, and

Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Correct. This should read 'that any area above 12 square inches of clad welding will be replaced under 3.7.1.'

ERRATA created. To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Work item should indicate 'Accomplish the requirements 009-32 of for new and distrubed.'ERRATA created.

To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine

Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 3: Paragraph 3.7.2.2 informs the contractor that any area above 12 square inches of clad welding will be replaced under

3.3.1. Paragraph 3.3.1 inspects the transducers and has nothing to do with plate replacement. The contractor believes that the government should have referenced 3.7.1. Please identify the correct paragraph.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 4: Paragraph 3.13 directs the contractor to

"Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1 for each engine". The contractor identified one engine. The work item does not define the Table, Line or Column that the contractor should use to complete the preparation and preservation. Please specify the Table, Line and Column of 009-32 to use.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 5: Paragraph 3.1.1 says "in-place overhaul".

Paragraph 3.8 says "Install each engine overhauled in the vessel in place of that removed". Please clarify, is the contractor completing an in-place overhaul or are we to remove the engine to overhaul?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Shafting OEM is the requirement (OEM for shafting can accomplish inspection of GRP coating). ERRATA created. To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to

Augustine Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract

Specialist at MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Paragraph 3.13 should read 'Accomplish the requirements 009-32 of for new and distrubed.'ERRATA created.

To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine

Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: In place overhaul.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 8: Paragraph 3.2.1 directs the contractor to

"provide the services of a qualified Original Equipment Manufacturer

(OEM) technical represerntative to accomplish inspection and repair of the shaft coating". The contractor could not identify the coating or OEM from the references provided. The government did not identify the OEM in the work item, please identify the coating system and OEM so the contractor can meet the work item requirement.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 6: Paragraph 3.13 directs the contractor to

"Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1 for each engine". The work item does not define the Table, Line or Column that the contractor should use to complete the preparation and preservation. Please specify the Table, Line and Column of 009-32 to use.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 7: Paragraph 3.1.1 says "in-place overhaul".

Paragraph 3.8 says "Install each engine overhauled in the vessel in place of that removed". Please clarify, is the contractor completing an in-place overhaul or are we to remove the engine to overhaul?

TITLE: Propulsion Shafting, insepct and repair

PARA. NO: 3.2.1

PAGE NO: 1 of 5

ITEM NO: 520-11-001

TITLE: Sea Valve, inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.3

PAGE NO:2 of 3

ITEM NO: 520-11-001

TITLE: Sea Valve, inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.4

PAGE NO: 2 of 3

ITEM NO: 529-10-001

TITLE: Bilge/Ballast Piping Systems, inspect

PARA. NO: 3.6

PAGE NO: 2 of 3

ITEM NO: 581-11-002

TITLE: Anchor Handling Equipment Inspection

PARA. NO: 3.5

PAGE NO: 2 of 5

ITEM NO: 634-11-001

TITLE: Interior Deck Covering System, install

PARA. NO: 3.2.3 and 3.3.4

PAGE NO: 1 of 2 and 2 of 2

ITEM NO: Work Specification Package

TITLE: Index

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 997-11-001

TITLE: Drydocking and Undocking; accomplish

PARA. NO: 3.3.1 thru 3.3.1.3

PAGE NO: 2 of 10

ITEM NO: 110-11-002

TITLE: UW and Freeboard, repair and preserve

PARA. NO: 3.3

PAGE NO: 2 of 5

ITEM NO: 110-11-002

TITLE: UW and Freeboard, repair and preserve

PARA. NO: 3.16

PAGE NO: 4 of 5

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Answered provided in question 2. CONTRACTOR QUESTION 17: Paragraph 3.16 directs the contractor to see Note 4.3. The work items does not have a Note 4.3. Please clarify.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Government recommends referring to

NAVSEA STD ITEMS 009-11 and it's references.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See Errata 2. Contractor's quoted pargraphs of 3.10 and 3.11 are not in cocurrence with existing Work item.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: All waster sleeves shall be replaced.

ERRATA created. To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 10: Paragraph 3.4 directs the contractor to

"Remove and install new all waster sleeve, as directed by the

SUPERVISOR". The contractor does not know which waster sleeves the

SUPERVISOR will designate, so we cannot price this item as written.

Please idenify the number and sizes of waster sleeves to be replaced.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 11: Paragraph 3.6 directs the contractor to

"Accomplish the requirements of 009-11 of 2.1 (insulation) for new and disturbed piping". The contractor could not identify any piping in the bilge and ballast system that had insulation installed. Please identify the size and quantity in feet of the insulation to be installed.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: 3.3.1 contains mandays and material for accomplishment of repairs identified in 3.2.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Shafting OEM is the requirement (OEM for shafting can accomplish inspection of GRP coating). ERRATA created. To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to

Augustine Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract

Specialist at MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 8: Paragraph 3.2.1 directs the contractor to

"provide the services of a qualified Original Equipment Manufacturer

(OEM) technical represerntative to accomplish inspection and repair of the shaft coating". The contractor could not identify the coating or OEM from the references provided. The government did not identify the OEM in the work item, please identify the coating system and OEM so the contractor can meet the work item requirement.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 9 Paragraph 3.3 directs the contractor to

"Accomplish required removal, repair/replace, and installation". The government has not identified those valves requiring removal, repair or replacment. Please identify those valves that will require removal for overhaul, and removal for replacmeent.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 12: Paragraph 3.5 directs the contractor to

"Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1 for SP-7 for each anchor, anchor chain and associated component listed in 1.3". Paragraphs 3.10 and

3.11 direct the contractor to "Accomplish the requirements of 009-32, Table

5, Line 12 and line 13 for each anchor, anchor chain and associated components". Please identify the correct Table and Line to be used when preparing and preserving the anchor, anchor chain and components.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government recommends the contractor refer to 009-26, to include the Tables and Attachments.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Triducer OEM tech manual ETR6-10N-

OM, Furuno Echo Sounder. One source of OEM is Ayers Marine

Electronics.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 16: Paragraph 3.3 directs the contractor to complete the requirements of 009-90 to supply a technical representative for each transducer and triducer during inspection, repair and installation.

The references and work item provided do not identify the manufacturer of any transducer or triducer.Please provide the manufacturer and model nnumber of each transducer and triducer installed on the vessel.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Refer to provided addendum and errata.

To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine

Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 14: Several Errata and an Addendum were issued cancelling and adding work items, however the master index of work items was not updated reflecting the changes. Please issue a revised master index of work items reflecting the deletions and additions.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 13: Paragraphs 3.2.3 and 3.3.4 both direct the contractor to "Install peel and stick non-skid systems conforming to

MIL-PRF-24667, Type XI, Composition PS in each location". During the ship check the contractor did not identify non-skid in any of the spaces listed. If non-skid is to be installed, please identify the quantity, size and location of non-skid pads to be installed in each space.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: NAVSEA certification is not required.

ERRATA created. To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 15: Paragraphs 3.3.1.1 requires the contractor to submit a drydock certification report to include certification by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in accordance with 2.8 (MIL-

STD-1625), paragraph 3.3.1.2 requires classification by a member of IACS, and paragraph 3.3.1.3 requires certification by an independent third party engineering firm recognized by ABS. Is a drydock certified only by an independent third party engineering firm recognized by ABS acceptable for this contract as has always been the case in the past for this vessel? The language is somewhat confusing. Please clarify.

ITEM NO: 113-10-002

TITLE: Main Deck and Below, Forecastle, Bridge Deck, Pilothouse Dekc, repair

PARA. NO: 3.5

PAGE NO: 23 of 5

ITEM NO: 110-11-002

TITLE: UW and Freeboard, repair and preserve

PARA. NO: 3.7, 3.8

PAGE NO: 3 of 5

ITEM NO: 113-10-002

TITLE: Main Deck and Below, Forecastle, Bridge Deck, Pilothouse Dekc, repair

PARA. NO: 3.3, 3.4 and 3.7

PAGE NO: 2 of 5 and 3 of 5

ITEM NO: 123-11-002

TITLE: Tank and Void, repair and preserve

PARA. NO: 3.5

PAGE NO: 3 of 6

ITEM NO: 528-11-001

TITLE: Galley Drain Piping; inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.2.3

PAGE NO: 2 of 2

ITEM NO: 123-11-002

TITLE: Tank and Void, repair and preserve

PARA. NO: 3.5.6

PAGE NO: 4 of 6

ITEM NO: 581-11-002

TITLE: Anchor Handling Equipment Inspection an Preservation

PARA. NO: 3.15.5

PAGE NO: 4 of 5

ITEM NO: 581-11-002

TITLE: Anchor Handling Equipment Inspection an Preservation

PARA. NO: 3.2

PAGE NO: 2 of 5

ITEM NO: 980-31-001

TITLE: Office Space Without Computer

PARA. NO: 3.15 - 3.15.3

PAGE NO: 5 of 6

ITEM NO: 980-31-001

TITLE: Office Space Without Computer

PARA. NO: 3.16 - 3.16.3

PAGE NO: 6 of 6

ITEM NO: 992-31-001

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: 3.2.6 will require 009-12.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 21: Weld repairs called out by paragraph 3.5 thru 3.5.3 do not define any specific locations. The contractor cannot accurately identify interferences related to repairs in this work item. The contractor believes that any interference associated with weld repair in this item should be the subject of negotiation and an equitable adjustment.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 22: Paragrapg 3.2.3 directs the contractor to complete 009-12, Table 1, Column A, Lines 1-7 for requirements of 3.2.

Paragraph 3.2 has the contractor replacing valves that are flanged. Std 009-

12 does not apply in this instance. Please clarify.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See 'in accordance with" of 3.5.6; Ref

2.18, the GSO provides the calculation for anodes per square footage of metal, installtion requirments, and material requirements.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Paragraph 3.5 shall cover any work in the specification. ERRATA created. To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine Salvati, Contracting Officer, and

Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 18: Paragraph 3.5 directs the contractor to complete the requirements of 009-12 for paragraphs 3.3 and 3.3.1. The work item does not have a paragraph 3.3.1. Please correct 3.5.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Comply with NAVSEA STD ITEMS.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Comply with NAVSEA STD ITEMS.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 19: Repairs called out by paragraphs 3.7 thru

3.7.6.1 and possibly 3.8 do not define any specific locations. The contractor cannot accurately identify interferences related to repairs in this work item. The contractor believes that any interference associated with weld repair in this item should be the subject of negotiation and an equitable adjustment.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 20: Repairs called out by paragraphs 3.3, 3.4 thru 3.6 and possibly 3.7 do not define any specific locations. The contractor cannot accurately identify interferences related to repairs in this work item. The contractor believes that any interference associated with weld repair in this item should be the subject of negotiation and an equitable adjustment.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Paragraph 3.2 Should read, 'The requirements of special periodic survey in accordance with 2.3 and 2.4 for the location in 1.2, and equipment" ERRATA created. To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Government request up to 40 of each subpragraph type of 3.15.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 25: Paragraph 3.2 directs the contractor to complete the requirements of "special periodic survey in accordance with

2.4 for the location in 1.2, and equipment". Reference 2.4 is the ABS, Part

2, Rules for Matrerials and Welding. Please identify the "Special Periodic

Survey" within ABS Part 2 that the government wishes the contractor to complete.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 26: Paragraph 3.15 directs the contractor to provide full size and half size copies of drawings when requested by the

Supervisor. Please provide the maximum number of half sized and full sized drawings that may need to be printed so that the contractor can estimate this cost.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Government request up to 30 of each identified in 3.16.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Contractor is to provide both fresh water

(992-11-001) and labor.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 27: Paragraph 3.16 directs the contractor to provide full size and half size booklet of plans / transparancies when reqested by the Supervisor. Please provide the maximum number of half sized and full sized booklet of plans and transparancies that may need to be printed so that the contractor can estimate this cost.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 28: Paragraph 3.8 directs the contractor to

"Coordinate" the filling of the ballast tanks with fresh water. Who is providing the labor to fill the tanks, and who is providing the fresh water?

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 23: Paragraph 3.5.6 Directs the contractor to replace zinc anodes, studs, washers and fasteners in the forepeak and a void that were sealed during the site visit. The contractor has no way of knowing the quantity and type of each item to bid. Please identify the quantity and type of zinc anodes, studs, washers, and fasteners required.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 24: Paragraph 3.15.5 directs the contractor to install new brake pads "in accordance with 2._," The paragraph number is left blank. Please indicate the correct reference to use when installing the new brake pads.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Comply with NAVSEA STD ITEMS.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: 3.15.5 should read, 'install new brake pads "in accordance with 2.2," ERRATA created. To receive the

ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

TITLE: Cleaning, Pumping and Gas Free

PARA. NO: 3.8

PAGE NO: 4 of 4

ITEM NO: 110-11-002

TITLE: Underwater Hull and Freeboard; repair and preservation

PARA. NO: 3.3.1

PAGE NO: 2

ITEM NO: 110-11-002

TITLE: Underwater Hull and Freeboard; repair and preservation

PARA. NO: 3.5

PAGE NO: 2

ITEM NO: 110-11-002

Underwater Hull and Freeboard; repair and preservation

PARA. NO: 3.7.6

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 110-11-002

TITLE: Underwater Hull and Freeboard; repair and preservation

PARA. NO: 3.11

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 110-11-002

TITLE: Underwater Hull and Freeboard; repair and preservation

PARA. NO: 3.13

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 123-11-002

TITLE: Tank and Void; repair and preserve

PARA. NO: 3.3

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 123-11-002

TITLE: Tank and Void; repair and preserve

PARA. NO: 3.5.6

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 311-22-002

TITLE: Ship Service Diesel Generator (SSDG);

clean, repair and test

PARA. NO: 3.2

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 520-11-001

TITLE: Sea Valve; inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.4

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 233-11-002

TITLE: Bow Thruster Diesel Engine; overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.2

PAGE NO: 1 of 6

ITEM NO: 233-11-002

TITLE: Bow Thruster Diesel Engine; overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.4.7.2

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 32: Paragraph 3.11 task Contractor to

Accomplish the requirements of 009-05 of 2.1 for requirements for access cuts. What are the Access Cuts for? How many are there?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Access cut requests are submitted by the contractor based on the contractor's requirements to accomplish the work.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Contractor is to provide both fresh water

(992-11-001) and labor.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 28: Paragraph 3.8 directs the contractor to

"Coordinate" the filling of the ballast tanks with fresh water. Who is providing the labor to fill the tanks, and who is providing the fresh water?

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 36: Pargarph 3.2 task Contractor to accomplish in-place (rotor removed) high pressure spray cleaning of each

SSDG Stator for the equipment listed in 1.3, at location listed in 1.2, using a mixture of detergent and claen fresh water, IAW 300-4.55 threough 300-

4.5.5.2 of 2.2. Contractor request accomplishing a DRY ICE BLAST in lieu of the detergent and fresh water cleaning. Please Clarify.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Request to utilize dry ice blast may be submitted for consideration after contract award.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 37: Paragraph 3.4 task Contractor to remove and install new all waster sleeve, as designated by Supervisor IAW 2.10 and

2.11, using 2.2 through 2.9 for guidance. Upon reviewing specified references contractor was unable to find size and quanities of existing waster sleeves. For Bidding purposes, please provide size and quanities of waster sleeve to be replaced.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Refer to reference documents and see response to question 10.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 29: Item 110-11-002, paragraph 3.3.1, states

"(see Note 4.3)" at the end of the paragraph. There is no Note 4.3 in the specification. Please Clarify

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See response to question 2

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 30: Paragraph 3.5 task contractor to accomplish the requirements of 009-25 of 2.1 for skeg and rub rails. Upon reviewing references 2.2 through 2.24 contractor could not find the location of the rub rails. Please provide location, details of Rub Rails.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 33: Paragraph 3.13 task Contractor install new anodes, studs, washers, and fasteners for locations identified in 1.2

IAW Chapter 633 of 2.4, using 2.6 through 2.23 for guidance. Upon reviwing references 2.6 through 2.23 Contractor found the Anode locations but could not find Type, and size of Anodes. Please provide Type and size of Anodes.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See 'in accordance with" of 3.13;

Ref 2.4, the GSO provides the calculation for anodes per square footage of metal, installtion requirments, and material requirements, etc..

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 34: Paragraph 3.3 task Contractor to remove, label and retain manhole covers, anodes, fasteners and washers for each location listed in 1.2. Upon reviewing references 2.2 trough 2.21 Contractor was unable to find Quanity, size, type of manhole covers, tank anodes.

Please privide Type and Quanity of existing manhole covers and anodes per tank to be removed.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See question 23 and reference drawings.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 35: Paragraph 3.5.6 task Contractor to remove existing and install new anodes, using new studs, washers, and fasteners for locations identified in 1.2.15 and 1.2.39, IAW Chapter 633 of

2.18 through 2.20.Upon review of references 2.18 through 2.20, the references do not give the type and Quanity of existing Anodes located in tanks. Please provide Type and Quanity per tank.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See response to question 23.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See reference 2.12, 2.15 3E and 2.16.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 31: Paragraph 3.7.6 task Contractor to

Remove, template from existing, and install new up to a total of 60 Linear

FT of rub rail, as directed by the SUPERVISOR. Upon reviewing Item references 2.2 through 2.24 Contractor was unable to locate the existing

Rub Rails. Please provide location, type, material information for Existing

Rub Rails.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See response to question 30.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 38: Paragraph 3.2 requires contractor to accomplish the requirements of 009-57 of 2.1 while accomplishing the requirement of this work item. 009-57 is "Reduction Gear Security;

accomplish". There is no marine gear on the bow thruster engine and no reduction gear openings or repairs in this work item. Why is 009-57 being invoked? Recommend deletion of this requirement.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This requirement applies for protection of opening that will be exposed during work of the work item. Security will not be required but FME, protection of equipment, containment and accountability etc. will be required.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 39: Paragraph 3.4.7.2 requires contractor to accomplish the requirements of 009-15 of 2.1 for each Turbocharger rotating assembly. The local authorized Caterpillar technical representative has stated that they will be providing OEM Remanufactured turbocharger that has been balance tested at the factory and comes with a 1 year parts and labor warranty. If another 009-15 is required it will void the manufacturer warranty as the turbocharger would have to be disassembled. Contractor assumes that factory balancing at point of manufacture is acceptable. Tech

Rep recommends deleting this requirement. Please clarify and confirm.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: IF OEM provides suitable turbochargers and required documentation, the requirement will be deleted after award of contract.

PAGE NO: 3 of 6

ITEM NO: 233-11-002

TITLE: Bow Thruster Diesel Engine; overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.5

PAGE NO: 3, 4, and 5 of 6

ITEM NO: 233-11-002

TITLE: Bow Thruster Diesel Engine; overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.4.5.1

PAGE NO: 2 of 6

ITEM NO: 233-11-003

TITLE: Propulsion Diesel Engines; overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.2

PAGE NO: 1 of 6

ITEM NO: 233-11-003

TITLE: Propulsion Diesel Engines; overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.4.7.1

PAGE NO: 3 of 6

ITEM NO: 233-11-003

TITLE: Propulsion Diesel Engines; overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.4.5.1

PAGE NO: 2 and 3 of 6

ITEM NO: 243-11-001

TITLE: Propulsion Shafting; inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.14 and 3.14.1

PAGE NO: 1 of 6

ITEM NO: 980-31-001

TITLE: Office Space Without Computer for In-

Plant Availability; provide

PARA. NO: 3..1.1.1 and 3.1.1.2

PAGE NO: 1 of 6

ITEM NO: 980-31-001

TITLE: Office Space Without Computer for In-

Plant Availability; provide

PARA. NO: 3.2.3.1

PAGE NO: 3 of 6

ITEM NO: 992-11-001

TITLE: Temporary Services; provide

PARA. NO: 3.15 thru 3.15.1.3

PAGE NO: 5 of 9

ITEM NO: 992-11-001

TITLE: Temporary Services; provide

PARA. NO: 3.25

PAGE NO: 1 of 6

ITEM NO: 110-11-002

TITLE: Underwater Hull and Freeboard; repair and preservation

PARA. NO: 3.7.1

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 47: Paragraph 3.2.3.1 requires contractor to provide every work station with a minimum bandwidth of 100Mbps minimum per user. This requirement is totally unfeasible and not obtainable. There are probably no companies that can or will provide

100Mbps of individual internet bandwidth per user. Please re-evaluate this requirement.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 48: Paragraphs 3.15 thru 3.15.1.3 require contractor to provide and maintain separate lavatory and sanitary facilities for male and female ship's personnel during periods the ship's facilities are out of service. Does the ship's crew intend to live on board the vessel during the repair period? Please provide the total number of male and female personnel so this requirement can be properly estimated.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: There is no female crew and less than 20 male crew members.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 49: How many hours of rigging services including any crane and forklift hours will the government require for off-load and on-load of of ship's equipment and supplies? This is an open end requirement and cannot be priced as written. Please define exact total effort for bidding purposes.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Up to three weeks of services may be required.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 44: The local authorized Caterpillar technical representative states that in order to accomplish a "Magnetic Particle Test" or Magnaflux of the crankshafts, it will require both engines to have their blocks rolled the crankshafts rigged out of the vessel to be delivered to a local test facility. Is this the intent of the government? Please clarify.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This is required as part of the

20,000 hour overhaul. Comply with work item.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 45: What repairs in this work item do the requirements of pargraphs 3.14.and 3.14.1 apply to? Please clarify.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The applicable repairs noted in the work item

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 46: Paragraphs 3.1.1.1 and 3.1.1.2 require contractor to provide office facility 21 calendar days prior to contract performance… If the contractor chooses an 88 calendar day window that is early in the allotted window of April 2, 2018 thru July 31, 2018, and award is not made until 03/23/2018 - or later - per Section F of the solicitation, how will this requirement be handled? Please clarify.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Contractor shall provide facilities within 3 days of contract award.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This is a GOVT template work item commonly used in work packages.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 39: Paragraph 3.4.7.2 requires contractor to accomplish the requirements of 009-15 of 2.1 for each Turbocharger rotating assembly. The local authorized Caterpillar technical representative has stated that they will be providing OEM Remanufactured turbocharger that has been balance tested at the factory and comes with a 1 year parts and labor warranty. If another 009-15 is required it will void the manufacturer warranty as the turbocharger would have to be disassembled. Contractor assumes that factory balancing at point of manufacture is acceptable. Tech

Rep recommends deleting this requirement. Please clarify and confirm.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: IF OEM provides suitable turbochargers and required documentation, the requirement will be deleted after award of contract.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 40: The local authorized Caterpillar technical representative states that the parts listed in 3.5 are wrong for the model

3406 engine and that it appears it is a "copy and paste" from work item 233-

11-003 for the Main Propulsion Diesel Engines. Please identify and provide the proper listing of parts to be replaced for this work item.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: ERRATA created. To receive the

ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 41: The local authorized Caterpillar technical representative states that in order to accomplish a "Magnetic Particle Test" or Magnaflux of the crankshaft, it will have to be rigged out of the vessel to be delivered to a local test facility. Is this the intent of the government?

Please clarify.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This is required as part of the

20,000 hour overhaul. Comply with work item.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 42: Paragraph 3.2 requires contractor to accomplish the requirements of 009-57 of 2.1 while accomplishing the requirement of this work item. 009-57 is "Reduction Gear Security;

accomplish". There are no reduction gear openings or repairs in this work item. Why is 009-57 being invoked? Recommend deletion of this requirement.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This requirement applies for protection of opening that will be exposed during work of the work item. Security will not be required but FME, protection of equipment, containment and accountability etc. will be required.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 43: Paragraph 3.4.7.2 requires contractor to accomplish the requirements of 009-15 of 2.1 for each Turbocharger rotating assembly. The local authorized Caterpillar technical representative has stated that they will be providing OEM Remanufactured turbocharger that has been balance tested at the factory and comes with a 1 year parts and labor warranty. If another 009-15 is required it will void the manufacturer warranty as the turbocharger would have to be disassembled. Contractor assumes that factory balancing at point of manufacture is acceptable. Tech

Rep recommends deleting this requirement. Please clarify and confirm.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: IF OEM provides suitable turbochargers and required documentation, the requirement will be deleted after award of contract.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 50: For bidding purposes how much of the

2000 SQFT of plating replacement will be in the middle three fifths of the vessel?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Plating replacement locations will be based on findings during UT testing to be accomplished in this work package.

PAGE NO: 3 of 5

ITEM NO: 110-11-002

TITLE: Underwater Hull and Freeboard; repair and preservation

PARA. NO: 3.4.5.1

PAGE NO: 3 of 5

ITEM NO: Various

TITLE: Erratas

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: Solicitation, Section L

TITLE: Instructions

PARA. NO: 2.0

PAGE NO: 72 of 91

ITEM NO: 233-11-002

TITLE: Bow Thruster diesel Engine Overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.9 - 3.9.1

PAGE NO: 6 of 6

ITEM NO: VARIOUS

TITLE: ERRAT 5

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 233-11-002 E5

TITLE: Bow Thrustor Diesel Engine; overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.5

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 233-11-002 E5

TITLE: Bow Thrustor Diesel Engine; overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.5.1

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 243-11-001 E5

TITLE: Propulsion Shafting; inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.2.1

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 110-11-002

TITLE: Underwater Hull and Freeboard, repair and preservation

PARA. NO: 3.3.1

PAGE NO: 2 of 5

ITEM NO: 243-11-001

TITLE: Propulsion Shafting; inispect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.2.1

PAGE NO: 2 of 5

ITEM NO: 581-11-002

TITLE: Anchor Handling Equipment Inspection and Preservation

PARA. NO: 3.5

PAGE NO: 2 of 5

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 61: Paragraph 3.5 still directs the contractor to "Accomplish the requirements of 009-32 of 2.1 for SP-7 for each anchor, anchor chain and associated component listed in 1.3". Paragraphs 3.10 and

3.11 direct the contractor to "Accomplish the requirements of 009-32, Table

5, Line 12 for the anchor and line 13 for the anchor chain and associated components". Will the contractor complete the SP-7 in paragraph 3.5 for all components AND Table 5 line 12 forthe anchor and line 13 for the chain and associated components?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: That is the intent of the Gov. 009-32 has the requirement in it for a blast while adhering SP1 and profiles ECT… ( 3.1.31 of FY 18 change One), the second 009-32 is the reblast and full preservation with the correct table and lines called out for each part of the components.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 58: Paragraph 3.2.1 calls out for contractor to provide a qualified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) TECHNICAL

REPRESENTATIVE to accomplish inspection and repair of EQUIPMENT

LISTED IN 1.3.1 Contractor has not been able to find an OEM for this requirment. Please provide a known source for the OEM requirments.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: GOVT has determined that the

OEM requirement will be removed from the work item. ERRATA created. To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to

Augustine Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract

Specialist at MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 59: Errata 5 changed paragraph 3.3.1 to read, "Inspect and test each component part and circuitry for shorts, opens, and grounds and determine missing and defective component parts and circuitry with Tech Rep using 2.2, and 2.3 for guidance. (see note 4.1). Note 4.1 says, "The repairs of this work item to be accomplished referencing the results of the UT and visual reports in work items 110-11-001 and 123-11-

001". Please clarify how the UT and visual inspections of the voids relate to the inspection and repair of the transducers and triducers?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The equipment is mounted in the structure of the vessel. Structure may require replacement.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 60: The contractor previously asked the government to identify the OEM of the propulsion shafts and the coating system. The government identified the coating system as GRP but never identified the OEM of the propulsion shafts. The goverment response was, "Shafting OEM is the requirement". So please identify the shaft OEM as they are not provided in the work item and not identifiable on the drawing provided.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Original question was unclear, see question 58.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 55: ERRATA 5 CHANGED VARIOUS

ITEMS. New references were called out. PLEASE PROVIDE NEW

REFERENCES.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: To receive the REFERENCE(S), please send an email request to Augustine Salvati, Contracting

Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 56: Paragraph 3.5 has a list of parts for contractor to install. OEM states this parts list is incorrect. They say it looks like a parts list for a D399 Engine. The Bow Thrustor Engine is a

Caterpiller, 3406 Engine. Please provide correct partsd list.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See question 40 and ERRATA 6. To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine

Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 57: Paragraph 3.5.1 has a list of for contractor to install for each Salt Water Pump rebuild. OEM states this parts list in incorrect. Please provide correct parts list.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See question 40 and ERRATA 6. To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine

Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 53: Due to the large number of questions being submitted and still unanswered, the contractor respectfully requests an extension of the bid closing date of at least ten (10) business days in order to evaluate all answers and responses once provided, and disseminate the same to all vendors and subcontractors affected by the answers for their evaluation.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Solicitation extended through

March 5th 2018 01:00pm

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 54: Paragraphs 3.9 and 3.9.1 direct the contractor to "align the engine and transmission to it's respective propeller shaft coupling". The drive shaft between the engine and transmsiision to the bow thruster gear is equipped with universal joints. Does the government still want the contractor to complete the alignments as directed?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Alignment must be accomplished.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 50: For bidding purposes how much of the

2000 SQFT of plating replacement will be in the middle three fifths of the vessel?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Plating replacement locations will be based on findings during UT testing to be accomplished in this work package.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 51: What is the maximum amount of plating that the contractor will be allowed to crop out and repalce at any one time?

In a previous availability on the sister vessel the contractor was restricted in order to maintain vessel stability which had a tremendous time impact on completing other work such as underwater hull and tank preservation.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Standard navy work practices shall be followed as in past availabilities, refer to NAVSEA STD ITEMs and it's references.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 52: Many of the specification items were changed by Erratas 1 thru 4. Several of these items have old requirements lined through with new verbiage inserted between the deletions. These items are very difficult to read and sometimes confusing. Can't the government provide changed work items with just the new verbiage only in bold and marked by an E?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Erratas are generated by a system that does not allow for that type of editing.

ITEM NO: 581-11-002

TITLE: Anchor Handling Equipment Inspection and Preservation

PARA. NO: 3.2

PAGE NO: 2 of 5

ITEM NO: 520-11-001

TITLE: Sea Valve, inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.3

PAGE NO: 2 of 3

ITEM NO: 634-11-001

TITLE: Interior Deck Covering System, Install

PARA. NO: 3.2.3 and 3.3.4

PAGE NO: 1 of 2 and 2 of 2

ITEM NO: 233-11-002

TITLE: Bow Thruster Diesel Engine; overhaul

PARA. NO: 2.4 and 2.5 (Errata 5)

PAGE NO: 1 of 7

ITEM NO: 529-10-001

TITLE: Bilge/Ballast Piping Systems; inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.6

PAGE NO: 2 of 3

ITEM NO: 113-10-002

TITLE: Main Deck and Below, Forecastle, Bridge Deck, Pilothouse Deck, repair

PARA. NO: 3.5

PAGE NO: 2 of 5

ITEM NO: N/A

TITLE:

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

077-10-001

TITLE: Hazardous Waste Produced on Naval

Vessels

PARA. NO: 3.5

PAGE NO: 4

110-11-002

Underwater Hull and Freeboard

PARA. NO: 3.7

PAGE NO: 4

113-10-002

Main Deck and Below, Forecastle, Bridge Deck and Pilot Deck above: repair

3.3, 3.4, 3.6

PAGE NO: 4

123-11-002

Tank and Void; repair and Preserve

3.5

PAGE NO: 4

233-11-002, 233-11-003 CONTRACTOR QUESTION 73: Both items, paragraph 3.5 calls out for the same replacement parts for the engines. However the bow thruster engine is a different model than the main propulsion engines. Please confirm which spare parts are required for the two differnet engines.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See question 40 and ERRATA 6. To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine

Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 70: In paragraph 3.7, the Government has estimated 2000 SQ ft of plating, clad weld 700 SQ IN of deteriorated plating, 200 SQ FT of skeg plating, 300 LIN FT of welded butts, 50 SQ FT of keel coolers and 60 LIN FT of rub rail. These items have paints that may include lead, cadium or chrome. Can the government specify the locations and amounts of this hazardous paint amount for remediation?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Comply with NAVSEA STD ITEMS

009-32.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 71: In the referenced paragraphs, the

Government has estimated 9 SQ ft of deck plating in the stowage locker, 2000 SQ ft of plating, clad weld 700 SQ IN of deteriorated plating, 300

LIN FT of welded butts and 60 LIN FT of hand rail. These items have paints that may include lead, cadium or chrome. Can the government specify the locations and amounts of this hazardous paint amount for remediation?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Comply with NAVSEA STD ITEMS

009-32.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 72: In the referenced paragraph, the

Government has estimated 3000 SQ ft of plating, clad weld 96 SQ IN of deteriorated plating, 30 LIN FT of welded butts, 20 pipe hangars and 10 bolting ringsl. These items have paints that may include lead, cadium or chrome. Can the government specify the locations and amounts of this hazardous paint amount for remediation?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Comply with NAVSEA STD ITEMS

009-32.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 67: The government response to the contractors question about 009-12 was, "Paragraph 3.5 shall cover any work in the specification". Did the government intend to specify "work item" vice "specification.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The work item is a work specification.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 68: Answers to various questions have created issues for us and some subcontractors for scope of effort. Please provide an additional inspection date for the vessel prior to the bid closing date so we evaluate the issues in order to provide a competetive proposal.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The vessel is unavailable.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 69: In paragraph 3.5, the Government has estimated 1200 lbs of paints that may include lead, cadium or chrome. Can the government specify the locations and amounts of this hazardous paint amount for disposal?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This is a notional amount, refer to

NAVSEA STD ITEMS 009-32 concerning expected paint content.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 64: The contractor asked the government to identify the quantity, size, and location of non-skid pads to be installed in each space. The governmet response was, " The government recommends the contractor refer to 009-26 to include Tables and Attachments". The contractor has reviewed 009-26, including the tables and attahcments. Table

1, Line 10 Column A, AND Table 2, Line 3 Column A do not specifiy peel and stick non-skid systems. Is the contractor to install the non-skid over the decking system called out in paragraphs 3.2.3 and 3.3.4?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See question 13, both 009-26 and

009-32 are called out and requirements are contained within.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 65: Errata 5 added references 2.4 and 2.5 -

Schottel, 1000157E2, Lower Gear Box, and Schottel, Section 4, Part List, S152L. Please provide these references as soon as possible so we can estimate the additional work created by Errata 5.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: To receive the REFERENCE(S), please send an email request to Augustine Salvati, Contracting

Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 66: Contractor Question 11 requested the government to identify what piping neede to be insulated in accordance 009-

11 as stated in paragraph 3.6. A shipcheck of this item did not reveal any of the piping to be insulated. The governments response in was "Government recommends referring to NAVSEA STD ITEMS 009-11 and it's references". 009-11 and it's references do not identify and quantify specific areas or systems, or quantities to be insulated. They are instructions on how to install insulation. Again, please identify exactly what piping being called out in paragraphs 3.2.1 thru 3.2.3 requires the application of insulation.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See question 11.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 62: Paragraph 3.2 directs the contractor to complete the requirements of "special periodic survey in accordance with

2.3 and 2.4 for the locations in 1.2, and equipment". Please identify the

"Special Periodic Survey" within ABS Part 7 and ABS Part 2 that the government wishes the contractor to complete.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Ref 2.3 specifies this, KTR is recommended to read requirements in 2.3. 2.4 gives the acceptance and repair requirements for these pieces of equipment.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 63: The contractor asked the government to identify those valves which require removal for overhaul or removal for replacment in accordance with paragraph 3.3. The government's response was, "3.3.1 contains mandays and material for accomplishment of repairs identified in 3.2". The contractor understands that the labor and material in paragraph 3.3.1 is to be used for repairs not covered by the work item. The contractor wants to know which valves will require removal in accordance with paragraph 3.3.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No valves will be removed unless they are "bad" and that is determined by the prior step. Any removals/repairs will be handled via RTR or RCC

Bow Thruster Engine & Propulsion Diesel

Engines

3.5

PAGE NO: 4

N/A

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 73: Both items, paragraph 3.5 calls out for the same replacement parts for the engines. However the bow thruster engine is a different model than the main propulsion engines. Please confirm which spare parts are required for the two differnet engines.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See question 40 and ERRATA 6. To receive the ERRATA, please send an email request to Augustine

Salvati, Contracting Officer, and Blair Allen, Contract Specialist at

MARMC_NRFK_411_PROCUREMENT@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 74: Errata # 5 was issued on 2/14/18 but the contractor was not aware of it until it discovered Amendment 0001 that was issued late on 2/15/18. We have requested Errata #5 on 2/16/18 but have not received it yet. Once received, there will be time period required to contact subcontractors and material suppliers to review and modify pricing if required. Can the bid due date be extended to reflect at least 7 calendar days after receipt of Errata #5?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Solicitation extended through

March 5th 2018 01:00pm