Government_Reponse_to_Bidders_Questions_(USNS_Prevail).pdf

ITEM NO: 110-11-001

TITLE: ABS 5 Year Hull Gauging Inspection and

Repair; provide (DRYDOCK)

PARA. NO: 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.13

PAGE NO: 3 of 4

ITEM NO: 110-11-001

TITLE: ABS 5 Year Hull Gauging Inspection and

Repair; provide (DRYDOCK)

PARA. NO: 3.9

PAGE NO: 3 of 4

ITEM NO: 110-21-001

TITLE: ABS 5 Year Gauging Inspection and Repair;

accomplish

PARA. NO: 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.15

PAGE NO: 3 of 4

ITEM NO: 110-21-001

TITLE: ABS 5 Year Gauging Inspection and Repair;

accomplish

PARA. NO: 3.9

PAGE NO: 3 of 4

ITEM NO: 110-21-001

TITLE: ABS 5 Year Gauging Inspection and Repair;

accomplish

PARA. NO: 3.10

PAGE NO: 3 of 4

ITEM NO: 110-21-001

TITLE: ABS 5 Year Gauging Inspection and Repair;

accomplish

PARA. NO: 1.2.4

PAGE NO: 1 of 4

ITEM NO: 123-11-002

TITLE: Tank and Void; Repair and Preserve

PARA. NO: 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.5, 3.4.6, 3.11

PAGE NO: 4 and 5 of 6

ITEM NO: 123-11-002

TITLE: Tank and Void; Repair and Preserve

PARA. NO: 3.4.2

PAGE NO: 4 of 6

ITEM NO: 243-12-001

TITLE: Propulsion Shafting; inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.2 thru 3.2.2, 4.3

PAGE NO: 2 and 8 of 9

ITEM NO: 243-12-001

TITLE: Propulsion Shafting; inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.18.1 and 3.21.5

PAGE NO: 5 and 6 of 9

ITEM NO: 245-11-001

TITLE: Propellers; inspection and repair

PARA. NO: 2.1 thru 2.11

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 10: Paragraphs 3.18.1 and 3.21.5 require repairs to both packing liners and shaft seal liners respectively. Typical shafting configuration does not employ both. The drawings referenced do not support or provide any details for these area/item repairs. Please clarify the repair requirments and provide a proper reference drawing detailing all areas and items required to be repaired.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

- Paragraph 3.18 is referring to the areas on the shaft

- Paragraph 3.21 is referring to the actual seals

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 11: The references listed in paragraphs 2.1 thru 2.11 of item 245-11-001 ar not vessel specific with regards to propeller size, dimensions, pitch, configuration, etc., making it difficult if not near impossible for the Propeller

Subcontracts to bid on inspections repairs and reports. Please provide a proper reference drawing of the specific propellers installe on the Prevail so that we can properly estimate the requirements.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

There is no propeller drawing :

- (2) propellers. Turn inboard in the ahead direction.

- 96" diameter.

- Material is ABS Type 2 (manganese bronze).

- (4) fixed blades each.

- Port is 2,491 pounds, Starboard is 2,439 pounds.

- The pitch is 101.367" @ 0.7R according to 2014 records. It appears that

Wartsila (Marshall Kennedy @757-966-5401) performed the inspection but subbed out the NDT and balance to Wildcat Propellers in Chesapeake.

The 2014 inspection report was issued as Lyon report #NP-119.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 8: Pragraph 3.4.2 of item 123-11-002 requires contractor to remove and install new, a total of 300 linear feet of longitudinal, frame, stiffener, gusset, split pipe fender and bracket as directed by the SUPERVISOR. Please define a linear foot of gusset. Please define a linear foot of bracket. Because all of the items listed could have varying weights per foot of anywhere from 5# to 50# or more per foot, it is absolutely impossible to fairly estimate this requirement. If the Government can't more precisely define quantities of exact dimensions for all contractors to bid on, then please consider a larger amount of LOE manhours and materials in paragraph 3.11 to accomodate this requirement.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

- As a MSR/ABR the Contractor should have the information to answer this question

- No larger amount of LOE will be considered to accommodate this requirment.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 9: Paragraphs 3.2 thru 3.2.2 require the contractor obtain the services of an authorized technical representative…for the equipment listed 1.3. Paragraph 4.3 lists Wartsila Defense as a possible source for the Technical

Representative. Is Wartsila Defense an acceptable Technical Representative for all repairs to all items and equipment listed in 1.3?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

- Errata shall be issued.

- The statement should be for equipment listed in 1.3.3 and 1.3.4.

TITLE: USNS PREVAIL (TSV-1) Drydock Phased Maintenance Availability (DPMA) MARMC POC: Kelly Reusser

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 5: Paragraph 3.10 of item 110-21-001 requires contractor to remove existing and install new a total of 2000 linear feet of structural members including: frames, stiffeners, girders, foundations, collars, gussets, brackets, and chocks as directed by the supervisor. Please define a linear foot of foundation. Please define a linear foot of collar. Please define a linear foot of gusset. Please define a linear foot of bracket. Please define a linear foot of chock. Because all of the shapes and structures listed could have a weight per foot varying from 5# per foot to 50# or more per foot, it is absolutely impossible to fairly estimate this requirement. If the Government can't more precisely define quantities of exact dimensions for all contractors to bid on, then please consider a larger LOE of manhours and materials in paragraph 3.15 to accomodate this requirement.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

As a MSR/ABR- Contractor should have all knowledge on this answer

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 1: Paragraphs 3.7, 3.8, and 3.9 of item 110-11-001 call out for various amounts of steel and weld repairs and replacements as directed by the SUPERVISOR without any defined locations. It is impossible to estimate interference removals and reinstallations without known locations of repairs. Can the Government increase the LOE mandays and materials listed in paragraph 3.13 to accomodate interferences?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

- The areas called out in the work item are for utilization in all spaces identified in 1.2.2 .

- The LOE can not be increased. The LOE is not for interence removal.

The contractor should have historical data on the from previous availability.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 2: Paragraph 3.9 of item 110-11-001 calls out for removal of existing and installation of new 700 square feet of plate and associated support structure as directed by the SUPERVISOR. According to the drawings referenced, there several thicknesses of plate, and sizes of support structure. For bidding purposes and to ensure all contractors are bidding on the same requirement, please define an exact quantity of each size of plate and of required support structure.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Use a "worse case scenario" baseline for bidding purposes

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

- The areas identified in the WI are for use in all spaces identified in 1.2.2

- LOE cannot be increased and is not for interference removal.

-Contractor should have historical data on the previous availability.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 3: Paragraphs 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, and 3.10 of item 110-21-001 call out for various amounts of steel and weld repairs and replacements as directed by the SUPERVISOR without any defined locations. It is impossible to estimate interference removals and reinstallations without known locations of repairs. Can the Government increase the LOE mandays and materials listed in paragraph 3.15 to accomodate interferences?

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 4: Paragraph 3.9 of item 110-21-001 calls out for removal of existing and installation of new 2000 square feet of plate and associated support structure as directed by the SUPERVISOR. According to the drawings referenced, there several thicknesses of plate, and sizes of support structure. For bidding purposes and to ensure all contractors are bidding on the same requirement, please define an exact quantity of each size of plate and of required support structure.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Use a "worse case scenario" for bidding purposes.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

"Superstructure interior and exterior including all appendages and platforms" includes inboard/outboard/, inside/outside, interior/exterior, all appendages, and any other terms that describe all areas.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 7: Paragraphs 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.5, and 3.4.6 of item 123-11-002 call out for various amounts of steel and weld repairs and replacements as directed by the SUPERVISOR without any defined locations. It is impossible to estimate interference removals and reinstallations without known locations of repairs. Can the Government increase the LOE mandays and materials listed in paragraph 3.11 to accomodate interferences?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

- The LOE cannot be increased for interference.

- 009-23 paragraph 3.1 identifies all systems exceptions that are required to be called out in the work item.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 6: Paragraph 1.2.4 of item 110-21-001 lists location as "Superstructure interior and exterior including all appendages and platforms". Should this read "Superstructure inboard and outboard exterior including all appendages and platforms"? If not, please clarify meaning and intent of "interior".

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ITEM NO: 520-11-001

TITLE: Sea Valve; repair/replace (DRYDOCK)

PARA. NO: 3.6

PAGE NO: 3 OF 4

ITEM NO: 562-11-001

TITLE: Rudder, Steering Gear, and Skeg; repair

PARA. NO: 3.2, 3.2.1

PAGE NO: 2 of 7

ITEM NO: 562-11-001

TITLE: Rudder, Steering Gear, and Skeg; repair

PARA. NO: 2.3, 2.4, 2.5

PAGE NO: 1 of 7

ITEM NO: 521-11-001

TITLE: Waster Spool Pieces; replace

PARA. NO: 2.4

PAGE NO: 1 of 2

ITEM NO: 524-11-001

TITLE: Auxiliary Seawater Piping System Chemical and

Mechanical Cleaning; accomplish

PARA. NO: 3.5

PAGE NO: 3 of 3

ITEM NO: Solicitation and Amendment 0001

TITLE: Deliveries or Performance

PARA. NO: Section F

PAGE NO: Pages 1 and 2 of Amendment 0001

ITEM NO: Solicitation

TITLE: Submission Date

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO: 1 of 89

ITEM NO: Solicitation - Section L

TITLE: Instructions to Offerors

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO: 69 of 89

ITEM NO: Solicitation, Section J

TITLE: Documents/Exhibits/Attachments

PARA. NO: N/A

PAGE NO: 53 of 89

ITEM NO: 123-11-002

TITLE: Tank and Void; Repair and Preserve

PARA. NO: 3.4.4 and 4.4

PAGE NO: 4 and 6 of 6

ITEM NO: 243-12-001

TITLE: Propulsion Shafting; inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.21.5 and 3.24

PAGE NO: 6 and 7 of 9

ITEM NO: 631-31-001

TITLE: Underwater Hull; Preserve

PARA. NO: 3.5

PAGE NO: 2 of 3

ITEM NO: 993-31-001

TITLE: Temporary Deck Covering; install

PARA. NO: 3.1, 3.1.2 , 3.1.3

PAGE NO: 1 of 2

ITEM NO: 110-21-001

TITLE: ABS 5 Year Gauging Inspection and Repair;

accomplish

PARA. NO: 3.10

PAGE NO: 3 of 4

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 25 : Readdressing previous question and answer # 5 - Please provide a definitive structure size

(example only - 4"x6"x3/8" Tee Bar) for contractors to bid on so that all contractors are bidding on the same requirement and not randomly guessing.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The work item will be changed to indicate

1000 sq ft. of structural members etc.. Errata will be issued.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 23: Paragraph 3.5 of item 631-31-001 requires contractor to accomplish the requirements of 009-

25 of 2.1 for the air hose test of new and disturbed weld seams… What "weld seams" is the Government referring to? Please clarify.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: There are no weld seams noted in this work item, only studs etc. This requirement will be deleted. Errata will be issued.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 24: Paragraph 3.1 of item 993-31-001 states to install 2800 square feet of protective deck covering. Paragraph 3.1.2 states to install 160 square feet of fire retardent plywood. Paragraph 3.1.3 states that materials for protective covering shall be woven or sheet polyethylene, color white or blue, Finish Guard or Loretex T-3000 or equal and

Koroseal or equal portable portable mat, diamond tread pattern. Is the 160 square feet of plywood in addition to the 2800 square feet poly and diamond tread? If so, what areas will receive the plywood covering?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Plywood and the diamond tread will be used in the engine room, bow thruster room, aft steering and tunnel areas.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 21: The quantities of various sizes of piping listed for replacement in paragraph 3.3.4 of item 123-

11-002 do not match the quantities of various sizes of piping listed for replacment in paragraph 4.4 of the same item. Please indicate which paragraph the contractor should use for bidding this work item.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Use 3.3.4 of the work item for bidding, note 4.4 is not correct and will not be contractual. ERRATA WILL BE

ISSUED.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 22: Based on the Government's answer to previous Question 10 that the area in paragraph 3.21 is referring to the actual seals, the seals are being replaced with new in paragraph 3.24. Why would you want the existing seals to be machined and coated? Please verify that the intent is to machine and coat the O.D. of the existing shaft liners only.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: 3.21 refers to the liners, the intent is to machine and coat the O.D. of the liners.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 19: We are getting late questions from vendors and subcontractors. Please consider an extension of

3 business days for the cut-off date for questions submittal.

GOVERNEMNT RESPONSE: Friday November 16, 2018

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 20: Section J of the solicitation lists Attachment No. J-7, Government Responses to Request for

Specification Clarification 1-77. What is this document? We don't have it and it is not posted on FBO.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

J-7 is for government responses to the request for clarification sheets or

(bidders questions) This present document represents J-7

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 17: Amendment 0001changed the total number of days from 88 to 121. However, if 4/1/2019 is counted as the first (start) day, and 7/31/2019 is counted as the last (completion) day, there are actually 122 days total. Please that all dates inclusive will be available to the contractor.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The Solicitation has been changed to reflect 122 days.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 18: With so many RFQ's issued to the industry at this time, with closing dates all within a few days of each other, we are having a difficult time getting timely responses from vendors and subcontractors. Please consider an extension of 10 business days for the closing date to allow contractor to better prepare a more competetive proposal.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The proposal Due date has been changed to Friday November 30, 2018

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 15: When trying to open reference drawing 5989914 Rev A, paragraph 2.4 of item 521-11-001, contractor finds the following message - PLEASE SUBMIT A REQUEST TO THE TECHNICAL LIBRARY. THE LIBRARY

WILL INFORM YOU BY E-MAIL IF A COPY IS AVAILABLE. Please provide contractor with this reference drawing to use in bid preparation.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The disk with referenced drawing is available for pick-up by request

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 16: Paragraph 3.5 of item 524-11-001 requires contractor to ensure new material conform to 2.6

(MIL-STD-777), including Category and Group 1. Category and Group 1 is an insufficient category designation. Please delineate proper Category and Group...ie A-1, B-1, C-1, D-1 etc.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

- System pressure is referenced in 2.2

- Contractor can look at the 777 (reference 2.6) which explains which category to use based on system pressure

- Per 777 (reference 2.6) this system requires D-1.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 14: References listed in paragraphs 562-11-001 were not provided on the disc of documents provided to this contractor. Please provide these references.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Drawings are available by request

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 12: Paragraph 3.6 of item 520-11-001 requires contractor to accomplish the requirements of 005-

51 of 2.1 for the globe valve listed in 1.3.20. However, upon review of the index of Standard Items on page 3 of 4 of the specification index, 009-51 is cancelled. Please clarify.

FY 19 Index has changed from 009-51 to 009-53 an Errata will be issued.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 13: Paragraphs 3.2 and 3.2.1 of item 562-001 require contractor to obtain the services of an authorized technical representative listed in 1.3 and located in 1.3.1 and 1.3.2. Please provide manufacturer information for the rudders, skegs, and steering gear assembly, or provide an acceptable source for technical representive services for all items listed in 1.3 Is this requirement really necessary?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

No need for OEM information as it is not required for the steering gear.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 11: The references listed in paragraphs 2.1 thru 2.11 of item 245-11-001 ar not vessel specific with regards to propeller size, dimensions, pitch, configuration, etc., making it difficult if not near impossible for the Propeller

Subcontracts to bid on inspections repairs and reports. Please provide a proper reference drawing of the specific propellers installe on the Prevail so that we can properly estimate the requirements.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

There is no propeller drawing :

- (2) propellers. Turn inboard in the ahead direction.

- 96" diameter.

- Material is ABS Type 2 (manganese bronze).

- (4) fixed blades each.

- Port is 2,491 pounds, Starboard is 2,439 pounds.

- The pitch is 101.367" @ 0.7R according to 2014 records. It appears that

Wartsila (Marshall Kennedy @757-966-5401) performed the inspection but subbed out the NDT and balance to Wildcat Propellers in Chesapeake.

The 2014 inspection report was issued as Lyon report #NP-119.