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SOLICITATION N69450-14-R-1756

P-100/P-099 NUCLEAR POWER TRAINING FACILITIES

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Pre-Proposal Inquiry Log

Question/C omment

Question Date RFP Section/ Page/Paragraph

Question Response Requires Amendment

Y/N

13-Jan-14 Page 6, Item # 0007, Option Item 6

This is a follow-up to Comment #27 on the draft solicitaion, as the issue remains unresolved. Please confirm that there is only one survival mooring system as part of this project - that for the submarine and not the IX-516 barge, and then correct the option description to remove the reverence to IC-516. Further either correct the description or the list of attachments for consistancy to either P099 (as in the Option description) or -100 as listed on page 13, whichever is correct.

There are two survival mooring systems. P100 includes an SMS for the ship as part of the base bid for P100. Option Item 6 to P099 is an SMS for the IX-516 barge.

Unfortunately, the final design for the SMS for the barge will be provided in a forthcoming amendment. It is much less complicated than the SMS for the ship but the final location had to be confirmed based on environmental and navigation factors, which impact the calculations, which affect the drawings. The specifications are the same as the ship SMS.

Y, Forthcoming

2 13-Jan-14 Which entity will be responsible for paying for the construction/laboratory material testing and/or Special Inspection for the referenced project?

The prime contractor. N

14-Jan-14 00202.III.F.3.b.1.a.1 In Section 00202.III.F.3.b.1.a.1, General Construction Experience, item (iv) concrete pile foundation, is listed as a significant feature in the basis of evaluation that prime contractors must demonstrate it has managed in a submitted project. However, we believe that this feature of work kshould be included in the subsequent section 2, Specialized Construction Experience, as a specialized subcontractor typically performs it much like the Pier/Whart work, Industrial Support Facilities and Facility Security. In our last 2 projects for the military, both over $140M, neither had concrete pile foundations. However, if they did, a specialized subcontractor would have performed this work. Please consider moving this feature of work into the Specialized Construction Experience factor so we can submit our specialized teaming subcontractor for this requirement

The concrete and pile driving are critical pieces of this project. While we fully expect that there will be a specialized subcontractor actually performing the work, it is critical that the prime contractor has experience managing a project of the same magnitude that has dealt with these issues. We are not asking that the prime contractor self-performed this work, just that they have managed a project that included it.

N

15-Jan-14 Pre-proposal

Conference/Site Visit Can you confirm that the base access form (form 74) is required to attend the Pre-proposal conference?

The base access form (form 74) is NOT required to attend the Pre-proposal conference which precedes the site visit. The base access form is required to attend the site visit that immediately follows the pre-proposal conference.

N

5 15-Jan-14 Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit

That these forms can be scanned and submitted to you electronically by COB, Friday, January 17, 2014

Only the NPTU Security Form can be sent electronically. The Base Access Form (Form 74) must be sent hardcopy.

N

6 15-Jan-14 Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit

More than one representative from our company can attend the pre-proposal conference, but only one person can enter the NPTU area

More than one representative from your company can attend the pre-proposal conference AND site visit, but only one person can enter the NPTU area.

N

15-Jan-14 Pre-proposal

Conference/Site Visit The NPTU Security form has to be filled out and hand-delivered for access to the NPTU area

The base access form (form 74) must be sent hardcopy (FedEx, mail, etc.) and received by January 17, 2014. The NPTU Security form should be sent electronically and must be received by January 17, 2014.

N

8 16-Jan-14 00 01 15 Can Electronic CAD files of the site be released to the bidders? This would help provide more accurate quantity takeoff and better pricing from site contractors.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Pre-Proposal Inquiry Log

Question/C omment

Question Date RFP Section/ Page/Paragraph

Question Response Requires Amendment

Y/N

9 20-Jan-14 I would like to submit a piping product for prior approval on this project. Does this come to your attention?

21-Jan-14 The company I work for has served as the CxA on multiple federal projects for both NAVFAC and USACE in the past few years and I see that the Owner or the A/E firm will be hiring the CxA directly for this project. Would you be able to provide some insight as to how we would go about getting added to the pre-approved list of vendors to fulfill this role on projects where the Owner will hire the CxA directly?

21-Jan-14 RFP Paragraph III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1)(ii) General Construction Experience (Page 19 of 97)

RFP Paragraph III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1)(ii) General Construction Experience (Page 19 of 97) states, “reinforced concrete high-bay (at least 45 feet high and 8,250 square feet) multi-story work.” Please consider revising this requirement to “at least 30 feet high” to allow more relevant project experience to be demonstrated in the proposal.

21-Jan-14 RFP Paragraphs III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1) and III.F.3.(b)(1)(b)(1) General Construction Experience (Pages 19 and 20 of 97)

RFP Paragraphs III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1) and III.F.3.(b)(1)(b)(1) General Construction Experience (Pages 19 and 20 of 97) state that projects with less than 170,000 square feet of work will not be considered relevant or acceptable. Please consider revising this requirement to 100,000 square feet to allow more relevant project experience to be demonstrated in the proposal.

23-Jan-14 I am seeking the contact information to all the General Contractors bidding this job We do not maintain list of general contractors bidding on the project, however if you log into fedbizopps and go to the posting of the solicitation you can click on the interested vendors list and see who has identified themselves.

21-Jan-14 RFP Paragraph III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1)(ii) General Construction Experience (Page 19 of 97)

RFP Paragraph III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1)(ii) General Construction Experience (Page 19 of 97) states, “reinforced concrete high-bay (at least 45 feet high and 8,250 square feet) multi-story work.” Please consider revising this requirement to “at least 30 feet high” to allow more relevant project experience to be demonstrated in the proposal.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Pre-Proposal Inquiry Log

Question/C omment

Question Date RFP Section/ Page/Paragraph

Question Response Requires Amendment

Y/N

21-Jan-14 RFP Paragraphs III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1) and III.F.3.(b)(1)(b)(1) General Construction Experience (Pages 19 and 20 of 97)

RFP Paragraphs III.F.3.(b)(1)(a)(1) and III.F.3.(b)(1)(b)(1) General Construction Experience (Pages 19 and 20 of 97) state that projects with less than 170,000 square feet of work will not be considered relevant or acceptable. Please consider revising this requirement to 100,000 square feet to allow more relevant project experience to be demonstrated in the proposal.

23-Jan-14 RFP Paragraph III.F.3(b)

Reference RFP Paragraph III.F.3(b). Please clarify whether or not the following portions of the proposal will count towards the overall 100 page limit:

• Transmittal Letter.

• Factor 3 – Draft Construction Schedule.

• Factor 4 – Pages indicating EMR and DART data requested.

• Factor 5 – Subfactor 5.A, pages providing performance evaluation ratings and SF294 pages.

• Factor 5 – Subfactor 5.B, Small Business Subcontracting Plan

• Factor 6 – CCASS and PPQ pages and any other past performance documentation

23-Jan-14 RFP Paragraph III.F.3(b)(6)(i)

Reference RFP Paragraph III.F.3(b)(6)(i). Please confirm that a previously completed PPQ may be submitted in lieu of requesting a new PPQ as long as the PPQ contains similar information to what is required on Attachment G and a copy of the PPQ is included in the proposal submission.

23-Jan-14 RFP Paragraph

III.F.3(b)(6)(i) Reference RFP Paragraph III.F.3(b)(6)(i). Please confirm that PPQs for project submitted under Factor 1 (a)(2) Specialized Construction Experience are NOT required.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Pre-Proposal Inquiry Log

Question/C omment

Question Date RFP Section/ Page/Paragraph

Question Response Requires Amendment

Y/N

23-Jan-14 Site Visit When and where should I obtain my badge from for the site visit? For those attending the site visit: You will need to pick up your badge from the Base Security Office prior to the pre-proposal conference. It is highly advised that you arrive at minimum 1 hour prior to the conference. The office opens at 0700. Your patience is appreciated as it will take time to process.

The badge office is in the process of moving. They are currently located off of Red Bank Road in Building 302. As soon as you cross the railroad tracks heading east on Redbank Road take a left and then the first right. There is a flag in front of the building. If Building 302 is closed there will be a sign on the door directing you to the new facility located across the street. There is a big sign that says Base Security Bldg #3.

Ensure they have a form of Identification, proof of insurance on vehicles as well as registration of vehicle in the event you will need to drive on base.

The Redbank Club where the Pre-proposal conference will be held is located further down Redbank Road headed east. Base access is not required to access the Redbank Club.

Badges for NPTU Site access will be provided during the site visit.

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23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 5, para 1.2.4.3

This section conflicts with the general layout drawing S529. Drg S529 depicts a "tie-rod style" column mounted jib crane. Para 1.2.4.3 specifies components used in a free-standing, full cantelevered jib crane. Both designs will work in this application.

But depending on which style is proposed, the offeror will not fully comply with both

1.2.4.3 and drg S529 as shown. Please clarify that either style is acceptable and that the specification and/or drawing S529 will be amended to reflect the specification for the design being supplied by the successful bidder.

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Pre-Proposal Inquiry Log

Question/C omment

Question Date RFP Section/ Page/Paragraph

Question Response Requires Amendment

Y/N

23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 10, para 1.6.8;

page12, para 2.2 protective coatings

These sections conflict with general layout drawing S529. Drawing S529, General Notes, Note #2 states "All steel shall be galvanized UNO." The specification clauses are written for carbon steel fabrication (not galvanized). The shore power boom structures are welded exposed steel structures. Welding on galvanized steel produces hazardous fumes and requires special equipment and procedures. Our experience on all shore power booms has been to use non-galvanized steel that is coated in accordance with SSPC SP 6/NACE No. 3. Please state if non-galvanized steel is allowed to be used to fabricate the shore power booms.

23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 5, para 1.2.4.4.a

The cable saddles are welded steel structures, like the boom and mast. We recommend that carbon steel with a coating system conforming to SSPC SP 6/NACE No. 3 be allowed as another option to stainless steel or plating. Our experience shows that a saddle fabricated from properly coated steel holds up well in a marine environment.

23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg

5, para 1.2.4.4.c We request that cable organizers made from Nylatron also be allowed. Nylatron is a cast Nylon material, is a good insulator, can be easily machined, and is impervious to weather conditions of a marine environment.

23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 5, para 1.2.4.5.a

Last sentence states: "The torque reel shall provide a fail-safe condition such that the maximum payout of the strain relief cable is attained should the reel fail; thus preventing excessive tension in the shore power cables at the top of the ship."

Unfortunately, if this event occurs, and the torque reel is allowed to "free wheel" and go to a slack condition, the take-up saddle (shown on drawing S529) could free-fall onto the ship. The specification does not state if a fall-arresting means must be provided to either "catch" the take-up saddle or to allow its controlled decent onto the top surface of the ship. Please clarify if this is a requirement.

23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 7, para 1.3.6

In lieu of designing the strain relief cable to fail (break) before reaching the yielding load capacity (10.5 kips) of the padeye attached to the ship, is it acceptable to design the "torque reel system" such that the strain relief cable can never see a load greater than 10.5 kips? If the strain relief cable breaks, the take-up saddle will shoot to the top and the shore power cables could be stretched.

23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg

7, para 1.4 When performing maintenance and inspections from the pier, can it be assumed that a mobile man-lift will be used? Or must the shore power boom be designed with access ladder, service walkways, handrails, etc.?

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Pre-Proposal Inquiry Log

Question/C omment

Question Date RFP Section/ Page/Paragraph

Question Response Requires Amendment

Y/N

27 23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 5, para 1.2.4.5.b

Is a galvanized steel strain relief cable acceptable in lieu of stainless steel?

28 23-Jan-14 Section 13 50 01, pg 5, para 1.2.4.6.b

Is a galvanized steel lifting cable acceptable in lieu of stainless steel?