S-7 Request for Specification Clarification (Bidders Questions 062-073).pdf

ITEM NO: Ship Check

TITLE: Soliciation

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 042-00-001

TITLE: Work Completion Certification

PARA. NO: 2.2

PAGE NO: 1 of 5

ITEM NO: 123-11-001

TITLE: ABS Survey and Repair of Tanks and Voids

PARA. NO: 2.29

PAGE NO: 2 of 7

ITEM NO: 233-11-001

TITLE: MDE 10,000 Hour Top End Overhaul

PARA. NO: 2.2, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8

PAGE NO: 1 of 7

ITEM NO: 568-11-001

TITLE: Bow Thruster; Inspect and Repair

PARA. NO: 2.13

PAGE NO: 1 of 5

ITEM NO: 589-11-001

TITLE: Hydro Pro Marine Crane; repair

PARA. NO: 2.2

PAGE NO: 1 of 5

ITEM NO: 651-11-002

TITLE: Galley Sink; install

PARA. NO: 2.2

PAGE NO: 1 of 2

ITEM NO: 982-31-001

TITLE: Dock Trial, Fast Cruise and Sea Trial

PARA. NO: 2.2

PAGE NO: 1 of 2

ITEM NO: 992-11-001

TITLE: Temporary Services, provide PARA. NO: 2.2, 2.6, 2,7 and 2.8

PAGE NO: 1 of 8

ITEM NO: 992-31-002

TITLE: Cleaning and Pumping, accomplish

PARA. NO: 2.4

PAGE NO: 2 of 7

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 10: Reference 2.4 United Facilities Guide specifications-33 01 50.60, Cleaning Petroleum Storage Tanks could not be found in the references provided. Please provide this reference.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Reference was sent to those who requested via DODSafe on 2/9/2021. Contact Mr. Pope to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email: veal.pope@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 6: Reference 2.2 Hydro Pro Marine Crane Model HP40-18K, Owner's Manual could not be found in the references provided. Please provide this reference.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Reference was sent to those who requested via DODSafe on 2/9/2021. Contact Mr. Pope to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email: veal.pope@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 7: Reference 2.2 8171276, Berthing, Galley, Lounge, Pantry and Head Installtion could not be found in the references provided. Please provide this reference.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Errata 1 addresses this reference.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 8: Reference 2.2 S9086-C4-STM-000/CH- 94, Trials could not be found in the references provided. Please provide this reference.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Reference was sent to those who requested via DODSafe on 2/9/2021. Contact Mr. Pope to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email: veal.pope@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 9: The following referecnes could not be found in the references provided. Please provide these referenes; 2.2 UFC 4-152-01, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Design: Piers and Wharves,

2.6 NFPA Standard 30, Flammable and Combustable Liquids Code, 2.7 NFPA Standard 70, National Fire Code, 2.8 Standard 701, National Fire Protection Association.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Reference 2.2 was sent to those who requested via DODSafe on 2/9/2021. Contact Mr. Pope to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email: veal.pope@navy.mil. Reference 2.6, 2.7, and 2.8 references can be found at https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=30

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

DATE OF REQUEST: 2/15/2021 SOLICITATION NO: N50054-21-R-0005

TITLE: USNS HUNTER (TSV-3) Drydock Phased Maintenance Availability (DPMA) MARMC POC: Veronica Johnson; Amy Caraway

CONTRACTOR: MARMC PHONE: (757) 400-0214; (757) 400-0173

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 1: Where will the USNS HUNTER be located for the ship check?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: HUNTERS SHIP CHECK LOCATION

WILL BE JEBLC, PIER 58.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 2: Reference 2.2 Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual could not be found in the references provided. Please provide this reference.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This document should be readily accessible to the company.

https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Portals/103/Documents/SUBMEPP/00_J FMM.pdf

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 3: Reference 2.29 810-4714432, Rev J, Std Pipe Hangers Fabrication Details & Installation Instructions could not be found in the references provided. Please provide this reference.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Reference sent via to those who requested DODSafe 2/9/2021. Contact Mr. Pope to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email: veal.pope@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 4: The following references could not be found in the references proviede. Please rpovide these references; 2.2 SEBU5561-01, Caterpillar Operation and Maintenance Manual, 2.6 S923- CJ-HBK-10, US Navy Diesel Engine Inspector Handbook, Part I, Inspection Procedures; With Changes A-e, 2.7 S9086-HB-STM-010/CH- 233, Diesel Engines, 2.8 S9086-GX-STM-030/CH220, Corrosion and contamination Control for Diesel Engine Cooling Water System.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Reference 2.2 will be deleted in the upcoming Errata 3. References 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 was sent to those who requested via DODSafe on 2/9/2021. Contact Mr. Pope to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email: veal.pope@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 5: Reference 2.13 MIL-STD-271, Requirements for Non-destructive Teating Methods could not be found in the references provided. Please provide this reference.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This reference was sent to those who requested via DODSafe on 2/5/2021. Contact Mr. Pope to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email: veal.pope@navy.mil

ITEM NO: 4.7 of RFP TITLE: Paint Abatement

PARA. NO: 4.7

PAGE NO: 14 of 116

ITEM NO: Attachment S-5 Eligibility Criteria Data Sheet

TITLE:

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: Attachment J-1 Pricing Workbo0k

TITLE:

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: Attachment J-3 Commencement and Completion Milestones

TITLE:

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: RFP Section L TITLE: Past Performance

PARA. NO: VI

PAGE NO: 107 of 116

ITEM NO: 171-11-001

TITLE: Main Mast, Install and Preserve PARA. NO: 3.6.2 through 3.6.13 PAGE NO: 2 of 4 and 3 of 4

ITEM NO:

TITLE: Solicitation PARA. NO: Section 9

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 583-11-001

TITLE: Target Recovery Ramp, repair

PARA. NO: 3.21

PAGE NO: 6 of 6

ITEM NO: 110-21-001

TITLE: ABS 5 YEAR GAUGING

INSPECTION AND REPAIR

PARA. NO: 3.4

PAGE NO: 2 OF 5

ITEM NO: 233-11-001

TITLE: MPDE 10,000 Hr Top End Overhaul

PARA. NO: 3.14

PAGE NO: 7 of 7

ITEM NO: 243-11-001

TITLE: Proplusion Shafting, Inspct and Repair

PARA. NO: 3.8

PAGE NO: 2 of 8

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 20: Paragraph 3.14 says "Accomplish the requirements of 009-11 of 2.1 for equipment listed in 1.3." Please identify what exactly the government wants insulated or lagged. Is this paragraph to renew and damaged insulation that occured during the top end overhaul, or is it to be used to renew all insulation and lagging on piping and the exhaust of the main propulsion diesel engines?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The paragraph is for installing new insulation, lagging, and covers that was damage during the top end overhaul and if any damage occurs to lagging on piping and the exhaust of the main propulsion diesel engines while accomplishing the top end overhaul.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 21: Paragraph 3.8 directs the contractor to "Vee out and weld 30 linear feet of deteriorated and damaged welds in each strut, as designated by the Supervisor." Is the contractor to vee out and weld 30 linear feet in each strut or is it a total of 30 linear feet for both struts.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The contractor is to vee out and weld 30 linear feet for each strut.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 18: Paragraph 3.21 requires the contractor to complete 009-104 of 2.1. Please identify the equipment that the vibration analysis is to be completed on.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: 009-104 removed. This will be corrected via ERRATA 3. ERRATA 3 will be sent via DODSafe in conjunction with Amendment 4. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email: veronica.johnson1@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 19: Paragraph 3.4 says" Based on the results of in areas where there is diminutation". This does not make sense. This paragraph should read similar to Work Item 110-21-002 paragraph 3.4, "Accomplish additonal readings in each area, as determined by inspection in paragraph 3.3". Please review and correct the paragraph.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This will be corrected via ERRATA 3.

ERRATA 3 will be sent via DODSafe in conjunction with Amendment

4. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email:

veronica.johnson1@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 16: Are the materials detailed in paragraphs

3.6.2 through 3.6.13 to be used to replace the main mast required by paragraph 3.6.1?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Per paragraph 3.6.1 the materials detailed in paragraphs 3.6.2 through 3.6.13 are to be used to replace the main mast.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 17: Contractor requests an extension to the closing date until March 26, 2021 to allow the contractor and its subcontractors the opportunity to respond to the requirements of the work items and the proposal.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The proposal due date will be extended to Friday, March 12, 2021.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 15: Factor VI, Past Performance, dictates that the contractor may submit up to five (5) previous contracts. However, on page 102 in the chart of page limitations, the contractor is held to 2 pages per reference, 6 total pages. Typically, only 3 recent and relevant past performance contracts are requested, and since the page number for 5 contracts at 2 pages per reference would be 10, please clarify the total number of Past Performance contracts requested. Is it 5 contracts at 2 pages or 10 total, or is it 3 contracts at 2 pages, total of 6?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Section L, Factor VI - Past Performance has been updated to reflect 3 previous contracts. (2) pages per reference, a total of six (6) pages.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 11: Paragraph 4.7 Paint Abatement specifies that the contactor should abate paint in accrodnace with 009-32. Please confirm this is in regards for the heavy metal paint abatement requirement set forth in para. 3.1.2.1 of the Standard Item? Further, please confirm the total square footage of heavy metal paint that the contractor should "plan" to remove on this vessel, as the TSV class is not one of the listed classes in the table under paragraph 3.1.2.1 of the Standard Item?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, this is in regards to Heavy metal Abatement. Per 009-32, 3.1.2.1 table and size of our vessel, 50 square feet

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 12: The first requirement criteria is to have a pier with a water depth of 35 ft MLW while listing the Full Load Draft as 13 ft. Doesn't this seem excessive? Can this requiremnt be reduced to encourage competition?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The water depth is 18 Feet minimum water depth. The updated Attachment S-5 Eligibility Criteria Data Sheet will be sent via DODSafe. Contact Ms. Veronica Johnson to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email: veronica.johnson1@navy.mil

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see revised J-1 Pricing workbook. The growth projection is 24,821 man hours and $153,902.58 material.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 13: Attachment J-1 Pricing Workbook has an amount of 79,428 mahours for a growth projection to be priced by the Contractor. In light of work items 110-21-001, 110-21-002 & 123-11-001 which include large amounts of plate replacement and welding to be priced to cover discrepancies found in these items, isn't this amount of 79,428 hours seem excessive? Experience has shown this amount to be almost impossible to be absorbed during a 75 day availability. Can this amount be reduced to a reasonable amount?

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 14: Attachment J-3 Commencement and Completion Milestones has a milestone labelled Crew Rest with no date scheduled for it. Is it safe to assume it falls between Start and Completion of Fast Cruise and Start and Completion of Sea Trial? Are there any contractural requirements foe the Contractor during this period? Will the Contractor be allowed to correct discrepancies discovered during Fast Cruise during the time period.? Please clarify.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The is no contractual requirements for Crew Rest. Yes, Contractors will be allowed to correct discrepancies.

ITEM NO: 520-11-001

TITLE: Sea Valve; Repair

PARA. NO: 1.3.6 through 1.3.11

PAGE NO: 1 of 4

ITEM NO: 520-11-001

TITLE: Sea Valve; repair

PARA. NO: 3.7

PAGE NO: 3 of 4

ITEM NO: 529-11-001

TITLE: Ballast Valve; install

PARA. NO: 3.4

PAGE NO: 2 of 3

ITEM NO: 561-11-001

TITLE: Rudder and Steering Gear; repair

PARA. NO: 3.12

PAGE NO: 5 of 6

ITEM NO: Attachment J-3 TITLE: Commencement & completion Dates

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 992-11-002

TITLE: Heavy Weather Plan (Demobilization);

PARA. NO: 3.1.1

PAGE NO: 1 of 1

ITEM NO: 593-11-001

TITLE: Marine Sanitation Device ORCA IIA- 36, repair

PARA. NO: 3.4

PAGE NO: 2 of 3

ITEM NO: 997-11-001

TITLE: Dry Dock and Undock; accomplish

PARA. NO: 3.3.3

PAGE NO: 2 of 9

ITEM NO: 982-31-001

TITLE: Dock Trial, Fast Cruise and Sea Trial

PARA. NO: 3.3.2

PAGE NO: 1 of 2

ITEM NO: 992-11-001

TITLE: Temporary Services; provide

PARA. NO: 3.2

PAGE NO: 1 of 8

ITEM NO: 992-12-002

TITLE: Heavy Weather Plan (Remobilization);

accomplish

PARA. NO: 3.1

PAGE NO: 1 of 1

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 26: The contractor believes that with the scope of vessel preservation, number of OCCM items, ABS inspection and repair items, and mast replacement, the performance period for this work should be 120 days. Will the government consider extending the performance period until September 15, 2021?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No, there will not be an extension of the period of performance

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 22: Since paragraph 3.1.1 is not completed the contractor has no way to determine a fair and reasonable price to complete paragraphs 3.1 through 3.1.4. Is the contractor only to bid on paragraph 3.2 for this item?

Yes, the contractor is to bid only 3.2

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 32: Since paragraph 3.1 is not completed the contractor has no way to determine a fair and reasonable price to complete paragraphs 3.1 through 3.1.1. Is the contractor only to bid on paragraph

3.2 for this item?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, Only bid 3.2.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 30: Typically vessels of all sizes transiting to local shipyards on the Elizabeth river in the Port of Norfolk, Virginia will operate unescorted to a point called “Hospital Point” where the Contractor’s tugs and pilots take over to continue up the river to a transfer point near the contractor’s facility. Guiding/escorting from and to the sea buoy/open ocean seems like an unnecessary cost. Will the Government consider Hospital Point on the Elizabeth River in the port of Norfolk, Virginia as an acceptable pick-up point for contractor’s tugs and pilots?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No work spec calls out Hospital Point. I have reviewed historical data and they all are written as our spec item is written. Hospital Point is the normal pick up location but the work item does not have to reflect that. The contractor should bid as written.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 31: Typically vessels of all sizes transiting to local shipyards on the Elizabeth river in the Port of Norfolk, Virginia will operate unescorted to a point called “Hospital Point” where the Contractor’s tugs and pilots take over to continue up the river to a transfer point near the contractor’s facility. Guiding/escorting from and to the sea buoy/open ocean seems like an unnecessary cost. Will the Government consider Hospital Point on the Elizabeth River in the port of Norfolk, Virginia as an acceptable pick-up point for contractor’s tugs and pilots?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No work spec calls out Hospital Point. I have reviewed historical data and they all are written as our spec item is written. Hospital Point is the normal pick up location but the work item does not have to reflect that. The contractor should bid as written.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 28: Paragraph 3.4 directs the contractor to "Assemble, install, align, adjust, and connect each equipment disassembled and removed in 3.3," The government is providing a GFM replacement ORCA device. Is the contractor to re-install the original equipment removed as per paragraph 3.4 or install the GFM equipment provided in paragraph 5.3?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This will be addressed vie ERRATA 3.

ERRATA 3 will be sent via DODSafe in conjunction with Amendment

4. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email:

veronica.johnson1@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 29: Paragraph 3.3.3 says, "The number of tugs must be agreed to by the Supervisor at the docking conference." If the government requires more tugs than the contractor priced into their proposal, will the additional tug/s be the subject of a Change notice?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: There will be no need for additional tugs. The vessel is not large as CGs or DDGs. Please review ship requirements in Attachment S-5.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 24: Paragraph 3.4 directs the contractor to "Perform shop tightness test for each new butterfly valve listed in 1.3.1 through 1.3.4." The work item does not direct the contractor to intall new valves. Is it the government's intent for the contractor to purchase and install new butterfly valves?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No it is not the government intent to buy new valves.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 25: Paragraph 3.12 directs the contractor to "Fill and purge each system to cortrect operating level." The contractor assumes this is the hydraulic fluid. The work item and references do not specify the type and grade of hydraulic fluid to use. Please provide the type, grade and amount of fluid to be installed in each steering system.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The type, grade, and amount of hydraulic fluid is 150 gals of Tellus T 46. This will be addressed vie ERRATA 3. ERRATA 3 will be sent via DODSafe in conjunction with Amendment 4. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email: veronica.johnson1@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 22: Paragraph 3.7.1 directs the contractor to renew the valves listed in 1.3.4 through 1.3.11. The drawings do not provide information for orderig. The description of the valves inparagraph

1.3 does not provide the mounting of each valve. Are they flanged, union end, socket weld or threaded?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The only valve that does not start state how it is mounted is 1.3.6. This will be addressed vie ERRATA 3.

ERRATA 3 will be sent via DODSafe in conjunction with Amendment

4. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email:

veronica.johnson1@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 23: Paragraph3.7 directs the contractor to reinstall the valves removed in paragraph 3.3, overhauled and pressure tested. Paragraph 3.7.1 directs the contractor to "Install new each 2-1/2 inch and below valve, listed in 1.3.4 through 1.3.11, using 2.2 through 2.14 for guidance." Why is the contractor overhauling and testing valves that will be replaced with new?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The work spec is writtten to have the contractor overhaul and test valves above 2 1/2 inch. Also the contractor must accomplish a operational test for each new and overhauled valve. Valves smaller than 3 inches are to be replaced as new.

ITEM NO: 243-11-001

TITLE: Propulsion Shafting; inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.14.7

PAGE NO: 4 of 8

ITEM NO: Solicitation, Section L. - Instructions TITLE: V. Proposal Content

PARA. Volume I, Factor II, a)

PAGE NO: 104 of 116

ITEM NO: Solicitation, Section L. - Instructions

TITLE: V. Proposal Content

PARA. Volume I, Factor III, Subfactor 1, a), ii and iii

PAGE NO: 105 of 116

ITEM NO: 561-11-001

TITLE: Rudder and Steering Gear, repair

PARA. NO: 3.5

PAGE NO: 2 of 6

ITEM NO: 561-11-001

TITLE: Rudder and Steering Gear, repair

PARA. NO: 3.5.10.1

PAGE NO: 3 of 6

ITEM NO: 561-11-001

TITLE: Rudder and Steering Gear, repair

PARA. NO: 3.5.10.1

PAGE NO: 3 of 6

ITEM NO: 561-11-001

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

DATE OF REQUEST: 2/22/2021 SOLICITATION NO: N50054-21-R-0005

TITLE: USNS HUNTER (TSV-3) Drydock Phased Maintenance Availability (DPMA) MARMC POC: Veronica Johnson; Amy Caraway

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 34: Volume I, Factor II, a) requires the offeror to "Provide a completed Eligibility Criteria Data Sheet (Attachment S-5) that identifies the specific pier and dock intended to be used for the proposed availability and indicates that the pier and dock meet the minimum characteristics identified in (Attachment S-4)." Attachment S-4 does not contain characteristics requirements, it is nothing more than a time line calendar (with the wrong dates listed) depicting scheduled usage of pier and dry dock. Please clarify the intent of usage of Attachment S-4 for Volume I, Factor II a).

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Section L, Volume I, Factor II, a has been updated to reflect Attachment S-5 versus S-4.

CONTRACTOR: MARMC PHONE: (757) 400-0214; (757) 400-0173

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 35: Volume I, Factor III, Subfactor 1, a), ii and iii both require the same information to be provided concerning verification of manpower resources. ii requires a narrative, and iii requires a signed letter both confirming the same information. Is it necessary to have to duplicate the information with an individual signed letter that will be integral to the signed proposal itself?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Provide the requested information as stated in the Solicitation, Section L, Volume I, Technical Factor III, Subfactor, a) ii and iii.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 36: Paragraph 3.5 says, "Disassemble and remove the equipment listed in 1.3". Is the contractor disassembling the system to remove the equipment in 1.3? Or is the contractor disassembling the equipment listed in 1.3?

The contractor is disassembling and removing equipment listed in 1.3. Propose on the work item as written.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 37: Paragraph 3.5.10.1 directs the contractor to "Remove existing and install each rudder blade from each rudder stocks,". Reference M-2, Rudder and Steering gear shows the rudder to be fabricated using 1 inch steel plate and 6" x 3/4" flat bar. The rudder stock is welded to the plate rudder. The rudder blade and stock are essentially one piece. Does the government want the contractor to cut the rudder blades from the rudder stocks and re-weld after stock repair? This would negate the straightening of the stock.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, as indicated in Paragraph 3.5.10.1, the contractor shall cut the rudder blades from the rudder stocks and re-weld after stock.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 38: Paragraph 3.5.10.1 directs the contractor to undercut, straighten, weld build up and machine each rudder stock. The government needs to identify the area(s) to be undercut and quantity of weld required for each rudder stock.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The areas can't be identified until the contractor removes the equipment and performs an inspection.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 33: The contractor does not understand the requirements of 3.17 through 3.17.4. Is the contractor to complete the inspection with items 1.3.3 and 1.3.4 in place, not removed from the vessel?

If 1.3.3 and 1.3.4 are removed from the vessel, they will certainly be destroyed and require replacement. The work item does not direct the contractor to replace these items.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Per historical data the equipment has been removed without distroying it and requiring requiring replacement. Proposed on the work item as written.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 39: Reference 2.3 provides details on the fabrication of the packing glands that are to be fabricated on Stainless Steel, GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The packing gland material is located on the Parts list which is on sheet 3 of 5 of ref 2.3.

TITLE: Rudder and Steering Gear, repair

PARA. NO: 3.11.1

PAGE NO: 5 of 6

ITEM NO: 997-11-001

TITLE: Dry Dock and Undock;

accomplish

PARA. NO: 3.24

PAGE NO: 7 of 9

ITEM NO: 110-21-001

TITLE: ABS 5 Year Gauging Inspection and Repair PARA. NO: 3.8 through 3.15.1

PAGE NO: 3 of 5, 4 of 5

ITEM NO: 110-21-002

TITLE: ABS 5 Year Hull Gauging Inspection and Repair

PARA. NO: 3.11 through 3.15.1

PAGE NO: 3 of 5, 4 of 5

ITEM NO: 123-11-001

TITLE: ABS Survey and Repair of Tanks and Voids PARA. NO: 3.7 through 3.7.6.4

PAGE NO: 4 of 7 and 5 of 7

ITEM NO: 243-11-001

TITLE: Propulsion Shafting; inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.14.7.1

PAGE NO: 4 of 8

ITEM NO: 243-11-001

TITLE: Propulsion Shafting; inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.14.7

PAGE NO: 4 of 8

ITEM NO: 243-11-001

TITLE: Propulsion Shafting; inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.1.3

PAGE NO: 5 of 8

ITEM NO: 568-11-001

TITLE: Bow Thruster, inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.14

PAGE NO: 4 of 5

ITEM NO: 581-11-001

TITLE: Anchor Windlass; repair

PARA. NO: 3.4, 3.6

PAGE NO: 2 of 3

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 47: Paragraph 3.14 directs the contractor to complete 009-107 (Piping System Cleanliness Restoration and Flushing (Non-Nuclear); accomplish). The paragraph does not identify the Cleanliness Level the contractor is to work to in order to meet the standard requirements. Please identify the Cleanliness Level to be met.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Cleanliness level is Level II. ERRATA 5 will correct. ERRATA 5 will be sent via DODSafe in conjunction with Amendment 0004. Contact Ms.

Johnson to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email:

veronica.johnson1@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 48: Paragraph 3.4 directs the contractor to electrically and mechanically disconnect and remove the anchor windlass.

Paragraph 3.5.1 directs the contractor to electrically reconnect the equipment. No part of this work item directs the contractor to mechanically reconnect the equipment or to diassemble the anchor windlass for inspection. Does the government expect the anchor windlass to be removed from the vessel and disassembled for inspection?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This is addressed in para 3.5.

The wrong step is listed in 3.6. ERRATA 5 will correct this.

ERRATA 5 will be sent via DODSafe in conjunction with Amendment 0004. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email: veronica.johnson1@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 46: Paragraph states, "for guidance and as directed by the technical representative." The work item does not require a technical representative and reference to such should be deleted.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Reference 2.10, ABS standard part 4 is where you will find the requirement for the OEM, para

3.2 states to perform the work in accordance with 2.2 through 2.11.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 43: The government has listed weld repair, plate and strucutral support replacement in this item without providing locations. The contractor has no way to determine the interferences associated with possible repairs. Will the interferences for repairs be the subject of a Change Notice?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: There will be No Change Notice for interferences. The contractor must bid interferences via CAT 1 NSI 009-23.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 44: The paragraphs says, "Accomplish American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Survey Inspection Method 4 for each shaft arrangement …. In accordance with Chapter 5 of 2.4." ABS Part 7, Chapter 5 does not have an Inspection Method 4. Please provide the Method on Inspection required for both shaft arrangements.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Project Support Engineer verified that the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Survey Inspection Method 4 is located in Chapter 5 of 2.4 ABS part 7.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 45: The paragraph says, "Accomplish a visual inspection of each shaft and associated components removed and disassembled in 3.15". Paragraph 3.15 does not direct the contractor to remove or disassemble any component. Please provide the correct paragraph to reference.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: It will be changed to reflect

3.14 via ERRATA 4. ERRATA 4 will be sent via DODSafe in conjunction with Amendment 0004. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email:

veronica.johnson1@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 41: The government has listed weld repair, plate and strucutral support replacement in this item without providing locations. The contractor has no way to determine the interferences associated with possible repairs. Will the interferences for repairs be the subject of a Change Notice?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: There will be No Change Notice for interferences. The contractor must propose interferences via CAT 1 NSI 009-23.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 42: The government has listed weld repair, plate and strucutral support replacement in this item without providing locations. The contractor has no way to determine the interferences associated with possible repairs. Will the interferences for repairs be the subject of a Change Notice?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: There will be No Change Notice for interferences. The contractor must bid interferences via CAT 1 NSI 009-23.

300 series. The reference does not provide information to order material for part 1B, Packing Gland. Please provide the material (pipe or plate) and dimensions required to fabricate part 1B, Packing Gland.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 40: Paragraph 3.24 says, "Provide necessary services to ballast tanks as directed by the Supervisor with clean fresh water." Will any labor and the consumption of clean fresh water to fill ballast tanks be the subject of a Change Notice?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No Change Notice will be issued, the Contactor shall propose on the work item as written.

ITEM NO: 561-11-001

TITLE: Rudder and Steering Gear;

repair

PARA. NO: 3.11

PAGE NO: 4 of 6

ITEM NO: 581-11-002

TITLE: Anchor and Anchor Chain Inspection and Preservation PARA. NO: 3.4.1 and 3.4.2

PAGE NO: 2 of 6

ITEM NO: Solicitation

TITLE:

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 992-31-001

TITLE: Cleaning and Pumping, accomplish

PARA. NO: 3.4

PAGE NO: 5 of 7

ITEM NO: 992-31-001

TITLE: Cleaning and Pumping, accomplish

PARA. NO: 3.4

PAGE NO: 5 of 7

ITEM NO: 589-11-001

TITLE: Hydro Pro Marine Crane, repair

PARA. NO: 3.3.5 - 3.3.8

PAGE NO: 2 of 5

ITEM NO: 589-11-001

TITLE: Hydro Pro Marine Crane, repair

PARA. NO: 3.9

PAGE NO: 4 of 5

ITEM NO: 589-11-001

TITLE: Hydro Pro Marine Crane, repair

PARA. NO: 3.11

PAGE NO: 4 of 5

ITEM NO: 589-11-001

TITLE: Hydro Pro Marine Crane, repair

PARA. NO: 3.7

PAGE NO: 3 of 5

ITEM NO: 581-11-001

TITLE: Anchor Windlass, repair

PARA. NO: 3.4

PAGE NO: 2 of 5

ITEM NO:

TITLE: Specification Cover Sheet

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 56: Is the contractor flushing only the hoses or is it the government's intention that the entire crane hydraulic system be flushed?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Contractor must flush entire crane system, this is addressed in Errata 6. ERRATA 6 will be sent via DODSafe in conjunction with Amendment 5. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email:

veronica.johnson1@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 57: The contractor has reviewed the references and cannot find the information required to order the replacement wire rope. Please provide the length, diameter, and characteristics of the wire rope required to be ordered.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This information will be added in Errata 6. ERRATA 6 will be sent via DODSafe in conjunction with Amendment 5. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email: veronica.johnson1@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 54: Is the contractor to completely disassemble the Hydro Pro Marine Crane to complete paragraphs 3.3.5 through 3.3.8 or are these inspections only to be completed on exposed parts?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: In accordance with para 3.3, the contractor is to perform the work as written. The contractor must completely disassemble.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 55: Contractor requests that the flushing medium be revised to include hydraulic fluid as an acceptable medium for hydrostatic testing.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The contractor must complete para 3.9 as written.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 52: In the event that a tank of petroleum fluid is pumped off the vessel, is the fluid to be stored or disposed?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The contractor is to dispose of the petroleum pumped off the vessel as written in para 3.7.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 53: What is the expected amount of petroleum fluids and ballast water to be onboard the vessel when it arrives at the contractor's facility?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Amounts will be entered in work item via ERRATA 6. ERRATA 6 will be sent via DODSafe in conjunction with Amendment 5. Contact Ms.

Johnson to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email:

veronica.johnson1@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 51: Due to the inclement weather forecast for Thursday, February 18, 2021, can the ship check date be re-scheduled for Friday, February 19, 2021 or sometime the week of February 22, 2021?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Ship check will be accomplished on 2/18/2021.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 49: Paragraph 3.11 directs the contractor to install new parts including (2) each new Hydraulic Cylcinders in accordannce with reference 2.2, Manufacturer: Hydro-Line, Part No.

N5C4X24. The manufacturer has indicated that the part number is not complete. In order to quote a replacement, the entire part number is required. Please provide the entire part number for the hydraulic cylinders.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: After performing a ship check, the customer has decided not to replace the Hydraulic Cylinders. They will be deleted via ERRATA 5. ERRATA 5 will be sent via DODSafe in conjunction with Amendment 0004. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email: veronica.johnson1@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 50: Paragraph 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 list equipment that the contractor has not been tasked with removing or preserving. Please clarify the intent of these paragraphs with respect to removing, inspecting and preserving the anchors and anchor chain.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The equipment listed in 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 are to be preserved as new and disturbed.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 58: Is the contractor to completely disassemble the anchor windlass for inspection?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Disassembly of the anchor windlass is required. Errata 6 will address the correction.

ERRATA 6 will be sent via DODSafe in conjunction with Amendment 5. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure receipt of DODSafe Drop, email: veronica.johnson1@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 59: The cover sheet of the specifications which lists the ship characteristics does not match the information provided in the docking drawings. Please verify the correct dimensions.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The docking drawings are the reference that are to be utilized. The cover sheet information has an error located within NMDr.

ITEM NO: 243-11-001

TITLE: Propulsion Shafting; inspect and repair

PARA. NO: 3.5 - 3.5.13

PAGE NO: 2 and 3 of 5

ITEM NO: 992-31-002

TITLE: Cleaning and Pumping, accomplish

PARA. 3.5.2

PAGE NO: 6 of 8

ITEM NO: Work Package Rev 01, Amendment

TITLE:

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: J-1 Pricing Workbook and Labor and Material (update) REV 02, Amendment

TITLE:

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: Attachment J-3 Commencement & Completion Dates and Milestones

TITLE:

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: Errata 007

TITLE:

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: Amendment 0009

TITLE: Solicitation

PARA. NO: 6.0

PAGE NO: 4 of 38

ITEM NO: Amendment 009

TITLE: Solicitation

PARA. NO: e) PAGE NO: 28 of 38

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

DATE OF REQUEST: 4/21/2021 SOLICITATION NO: N50054-21-R-0005

TITLE: USNS HUNTER (TSV-3) Drydock Phased Maintenance Availability (DPMA) MARMC POC: Veronica Johnson; Amy Caraway

CONTRACTOR: MARMC PHONE: (757) 400-0214; (757) 400-0173

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 60: Government supplied references do not provide information on the propellers pitch, diameter, weight, material, number of blades. Contractor needs this information to correctly price the inspection of the propeller blades. Please provide this information.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The information the contractor is requesting is located within the references in the work specificaton package.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 61: Errata 6 provided the quantities of fluids to be removed from the vessel but failed to provide direction of whether to store or dispose of the fluids. Please provide direction on what the contractor is to do with the fluids removed in paragraph 3.5.2.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please refer to the Government Response to Question #52. "The contractor is to dispose of the petroleum pumped off the vessel as written in para 3.7."

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 66: What is the purpose of the term "Base Period" in the Fully Burdened Ship Repair Labor and Material Rate Schedule?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The work items that were canceled under Errata 1 have been crossed out accordingly in Work Package Rev-1 and will be provided via DODSafe, in conjunction with Amendment 10. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure reciept of DODSafe drop email veronica.johnson1@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 64: The J-3 document indicates a start date of 6/21/21 and an end date of 1/3/21. Both dates are incorrect.

Amendment 0009 lists the start date as 6/27/21 and the contract completion date as 1/3/22. Please correct all dates in this document.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This has been corrected and J-3 Commencement & Completion Dates and Milestones Rev- 4 will be provided via DODSafe, in conjunction with Amendment 10. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure reciept of DODSafe drop email veronica.johnson1@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 65: The government listed work item 992- 11-001, Temporary Service; provide in Errata 007. The document did not exhibit any indication that a change was made (E7). The contractor could not find a change in the document. Has this work item been modified in some form?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No, the Work Item did not change. It was adjusted due to the increase in the period of performance. This adjustment could only be accomplished through an Errata.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 62: The cover sheet of the Work Package Rev 01 sent with Amendment 009 indicates that the Work Package "Includes all changes through 4/13/2021". This is incorrect as the Work Package still retains work items deleted by Errata 01 issued on 2/9/21.

Please delete these work items.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This has been corrected and J-1 Pricing Workbook Rev-3 will be provided via DODSafe, in conjunction with Amendment 10. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure reciept of DODSafe drop email veronica.johnson1@navy.mil.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 63: The Pricing Workbook and Labor and Material (update) Rev 02 released in Amendment 0009 still has work items listed that were deleted by Errata 01. The contractor requests that the government delete these items as these are completed by the addition of the work items listed in Addendum One.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This is corrected to read

"USNS HUNTER TSV-3".

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes. The Option Items are to be incorporated as specified in Factor III, Manpower, Schedule and Management, Subfactor 2, Schedule, e).

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 67: Should OPTION Items be incorporated into the Preliminary Resource Loaded Schedule?

ITEM NO: 123-11-002

TITLE: Tank and Void Preservation;

accomplish

PARA. NO: 3.3

PAGE NO: 2 of 3

ITEM NO: 167-11-002

TITLE: Main Deck Hatch; repair

PARA. NO: 3.7.1

PAGE NO: 2 of 4

ITEM NO: 634-11-002

TITLE:

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: INDEX

TITLE:

PARA. NO:

PAGE NO:

ITEM NO: 583-11-001

TITLE: Target Recovery Ramp; repair

PARA. NO: 3.12

ITEM NO: 583-11-001

TITLE: Target Recovery Ramp; repair PARA. NO: 3.12.3 and 3.12.4

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 72: Paragraph 3.12 directs the contractor to "connect each component of the equipment disassembled in 3.3". The reference to paragraph 3.3 is incorrect. The correct paragraph should be

3.4. Please correct this reference.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This is an administrative error. The change will be accomplished after award via

RCC.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 73: Amendment 009 added paragraphs

3.12.3 and 3.12.4 which completes preservation on steel and aluminum surfaces of the ramp assembly. Please identify the steel and aluminum components of the ramp assembly to be preserved.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The information requested by the contractor is located within the references of the work item.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 68: The work item directs the contractor to "complete 009-32, Table 4, Line 10 for each location listed in 1.2.15 through 1.2.22 and 1.2.27 through 1.2.32". These are fuel tanks, hydraulic oil and lube oil tanks that are not normally preserved. Is it the government's intention to near white metal blast each of these tanks and preserve in accordance with Line 10?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This is dependent upon the inspection performed by the Contractor and ABS. Please bid work item as written.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 71: The work items numbers added under Addendum #1 do not match the work items included in the revised work package (Rev 1) or the revised pricing workbook (Rev 2) in the definite work item section but are included as option items. Those documents reference the work items that were cancelled under Errata 1. Which spec numbers should we utilize? Also, shouldn't the items in Addendum #1 be labelled as Option Items in the title of the individual items?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The work items that were canceled under Errata 1 have been crossed out accordingly in Work Package Rev-1 and will be provided via DODSafe, in conjunction with Amendment 10. Contact Ms. Johnson to ensure reciept of DODSafe drop email veronica.johnson1@navy.mil. Please refer to the work items in the Addendum 1 work package. The option items in Addendum 1 are labeled correctly.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 69: Paragraph 3.7.1 directs the contractor to "Accomplish base metal repair for a total of 24 square inches of deteriorated hatch knife edge". The previous version of this work item deleted by Errata 001 indicated 24 linear inches. Will the government change the measurement from square inches to linear inches as the knife edge is measures in linear inches?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Even though the knife edge is linear, base metal repairs must be completed in square inches. There is a conversion to convert linear inches to square inches and that is how the government will determine how much repairs is accomplished. This work item will not be changed.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 70: The previous version of this work item deleted by Errata 001 included paragraph 3.1 which directed the contractor to "Remove existing and install new the decking located in 1.2, using 2.2 for guidance". Please revise the currecnt work item to include this step.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Para 3.5 of 009-26 states "Accomplish removal of the existing deck covering in its entirety (including base cove where installed) for locations requiring installation of a complete deck covering system", therefore, a step directing the contractor to remove and install the deck covering within the work item isn't required.

Work Spec. para 3.3 directs the contractor to " Accomplish the requirements of 009-26".