W911S0-15-R-0005_Amendment_0005.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Programmed and Unprogrammed Drydocking, Cleaning, Painting, Repairs, and Modifications to U. S. Army Active and Reserve Vessels Stationed on the East Coast at Fort Eustis, Virginia; Fort Belvoir, Virginia; Morehead City, North Carolina; Sunny Point, North Carolina; and Tampa. Florida

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

1. The purpose of this modification is to provide responses to the following questions from Industry:

Question 20. For the ST-900, Paragraph C.611 SANITARY AND SEWAGE SYSTEM CLEANING AND REPAIRS, Subparagraph C.612.7 Abrasive Blasting, Subparagraph C.612.7.1 instructs the contractor to "Abrasive blast to near white metal (SSPC SP10) all interior surfaces and structural members of the sanitary and sewage holding tank to include access cover." Subparagraph C.612.8 provides painting instructions for the blasted surfaces.

On the Summary Pricing Sheet, CLIN 611 Sanitary and Sewage System Cleaning and Repair, only has two SubCLINs: 611AA - Cleaning, Repairs and Closure; and 611AB - Power Tool Cleaning and Painting. In which SubCLIN is the contractor to include pricing for Subparagraph C.612.7, Abrasive Blasting or is there supposed to be a third SubCLIN?

Answer: 0611AC, 1611AC, 2611AC, 3611AC, and 4611 AC were intentionally left out of the List of Individual Prices (LIPs). All references to Abrasive Blasting in C.611 have been removed from the Specifications. (Revised Specifications, which also correct item numbering discrepancies, are attached to this Amendment). If and when it is determined that Abrasive Blasting is required, it will be included as a Section 2 item.

Question 21. Please confirm that UHP Hydroblasting is an acceptable method of surface preparation for external surfaces including the following items:

Class Item Title

LSV 7-8 C.26 Hull Cleaning & Painting (Underwater Areas and External Hull)

LSV 1-6 C.130 Hull Cleaning & Painting (Underwater Areas and External Hull)

LCU 2000 C.230 Hull Cleaning & Painting (Underwater Areas and External Hull)

LT 800 C.319 Hull Cleaning & Painting (Underwater Areas and External Hull)

BD 6800 C.418 Hull Cleaning & Painting (Underwater Areas and External Hull)

Answer: UHP Hydroblasting may be approved upon submission to the Contracting Officer of paint manufacturer approval for UHP Hydroblasting preparation for the paint that will be applied to the Vessel in question. Also, if not using the paint listed in the Specifications, the Contractor must submit a request to the Contracting Officer for approval of paint deviation, with supporting documentation that the paint will meet requirements contained in the Specifications.

The following questions and answers apply to the LSV-7/8 Class of Vessels:

Question 22. C.1Annual Certifications and Inspections Paragraphs C.1.2.2 and C.1.4.2 “Furnish labor, equipment and material to ensure the ABS surveyor has access to areas required to complete the annual survey. The contractor has no way to determine the level of effort in labor and material required to price this item. Recommend change to, “Provide 160 man hours and $2,000.00 in material (or some other values) to ensure that the ABS surveyor has access to areas required to complete the annual survey”. Or, provide a list of what has to be completed along with the materials required.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

C.2 Rudder Repairs Question 23. Paragraph C.2.6.12 “All leaks shall be eliminated by welding and rudder(s) subsequently retested”. Welding can be paid for by the Welding Item. Retesting of the rudders will need to be paid for as growth. Recommend change to, “Provide linear feet of welding and additional testing time to complete repairs of all leaks”.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

Question 24. Paragraph C.2.7.4 “Straighten stock as required”. This is an unknown level of effort determined by inspection of each individual rudder stock. Recommend change to, “Inspect each rudder stock for straightness. Provide report with costs associated to straighten each rudder stock to within .010 inch”.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

Question 25. Paragraph C.2.7.5 “Perform a satisfactory NDT dye penetrant test”. This can be interpreted as the contractor is responsible for all welding and subsequent test to complete a satisfactory NDT test. The contractor has no way of knowing the condition of the keyways prior to bidding. Recommend change this to read, “Conduct an NDT dye penetrant test of all coupling half keyways. Provide report of conditions found”.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

C.3 Propellers Repairs Question 26. Paragraph C.3.6.1 Perform a satisfactory NDT dye penetrant test of hub(s) and keyways”. This can be interpreted as the contractor is responsible for all welding and subsequent test to complete a satisfactory NDT test. The contractor has no way of knowing the condition of the keyways and tapered ends prior to bidding. Recommend change this to read, “Conduct an NDT dye penetrant test of the hubs and coupling half keyways, shaft keyways and complete surfaces of shaft tapered ends. Provide report of conditions found”.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

Question 27. C.6 Welding

Paragraph C.6.3.6 includes clad welding in the pricing of this work item. Clad welding is typically done in square inch or square foot increments not linear foot increments. Recommend creating a separate line item of pricing for clad welding up to so many square inches.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

Question 28. C.7 Plate Renewal and Structural Repairs Paragraphs C.7.2.3, C.7.4.1, and C.7.4.2 state that the contractor’s price is to include removal and reinstallation of interferences in way of plate renewal and structural repairs. It is impossible to estimate the cost of handling interferences until a defined work area and complete scope of work are identified. It is recommended that the costs associated with interferences be handled separately.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

Question 29. C.8 Stern Tube Bearings/Strut Bearings Renewals Paragraphs C.8.4.5 and C.8.7.2 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

Question 30. C.9 Pillow Block Bearings Replacements Paragraphs C.9.3.5 and C.9.6.4 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

C.11 Ballast Tank Cleaning, Painting and Repairs Question 31. Paragraph C.11.6.3, C.11.6.4 and C.11.6.9.12 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer :No change, remains as written.

Question 32. Paragraph C.11.6.5 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect socket plugs”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of socket plugs require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

Question 33. Paragraph C.11.6.6 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect connecting hardware”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of connecting hardware require replacement”.

Question 34. Paragraph C.11.8.1 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the ballast tank. For bidding purposes what percentage of the total surface area should contractors bid on? Industry standards typically dictate up to 20% to 25% power tool cleaning before it becomes uneconomical.

Answer: 20%, for bidding purposes only

Question 35. CLINs 0011AB, 1011AB, 2011AB, 3011AB, and 4011AB call for Abrasive Blasting and Painting of Ballast Tanks, however, Specification Item C.11 does not contain any direction for Abrasive Blasting and Painting of the Ballast Tanks. Please clarify.

Answer: C.11 is correct as written in the Specifications. Abrasive Blasting and Painting CLINS have been deleted from the LIPS and CLINs 0011AB, 1011AB, 2011AB, 3011AB, and 4011AB revised accordingly. (Revised LIPs is attached to this Amendment in Excel Format and Word Format). If abrasive blasting is required, it will be included as a Section 2 item.

Question 36. C.12 Potable Water Tanks Cleaning, Painting and Repairs Paragraphs C.12.6.2.1, and C.12.6.2.4 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

Question 37. Paragraph C.12.8.1 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the ballast tank. For bidding purposes what percentage of the total surface area should contractors bid on? Industry standards typically dictate up to 20% to 25% power tool cleaning before it becomes uneconomical.

Answer: 20%, for bidding purposes only

C.13 Gray Water Tank Cleaning, Painting and Repairs Question 38. Paragraphs C.13.5.3 and C.13.5.4 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

Question 39. Paragraph C.13.5.5 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect socket plugs”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of socket plugs require replacement”.

Question 40. Paragraph C.13.5.6 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect connecting hardware”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of connecting hardware require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

Question 41. Paragraph C.13.7.1 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the ballast tank. For bidding purposes what percentage of the total surface area should contractors bid on? Industry standards typically dictate up to 20% to 25% power tool cleaning before it becomes uneconomical.

Answer: 20%, for bidding purposes only

Question 42. C.14 Black Water Tank cleaning, Painting and Repairs Paragraphs C.14.6.3, C.14.6.4 and C.14.6.6 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 43. Paragraph C.14.6.5 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect socket plugs”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of socket plugs require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

Question 44. Paragraph C.14.6.7 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect connecting hardware”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of connecting hardware require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

Question 45. Paragraph C.14.8.1 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the ballast tank. For bidding purposes what percentage of the total surface area should contractors bid on? Industry standards typically dictate up to 20% to 25% power tool cleaning before it becomes uneconomical.

Answer: 20%, for bidding purposes only

C.15 Void Tanks and Cofferdams Cleaning, Painting and Repairs Question 46. Paragraph C.15.7.3 and C.15.7.9.12 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Question 47. Paragraph C.15.7.4 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect socket plugs”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of socket plugs require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

Question 48. Paragraph C.15.7.5 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect connecting hardware”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of connecting hardware require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written.

Question 49. Paragraph C.15.9.1 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the ballast tank. For bidding purposes what percentage of the total surface area should contractors bid on? Industry standards typically dictate up to 20% to 25% power tool cleaning before it becomes uneconomical.

Answer: 20%, for bidding purposes only.

C.16 Deckhouse Port Light Repairs Question 50. Paragraph C.16.5.1 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace defective screens”.

Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of screens require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 51. Paragraph C.16.5.2 The contractor has no way to determine at bid the level of effort to “weld build up and fair hull plate surfaces”. Recommend insert in place of, “Inspect hull plate surfaces for defects. Provide report listing defects and costs to renew or clad weld hull plate”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 52. Paragraph C.16.5.4 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace defective hinge pins, hinge pin securements and “dead light “open position” securing hooks”.

Recommend insert in place of, “Inspect all hinge pins, hinge pin securements and dead light “open position” securing hooks. Provide condition report and costs to correct deficiencies”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 53. Paragraph C.16.10.3 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.17 FM-200 Fire Suppression and Water Washdown Systems Servicing Question 54. Paragraph C.17.6.2 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “all flexible connections indicating signs of damage and deterioration shall be tested”. Recommend insert in place of, “Inspect all flexible connections. Provide condition report and cost to pressure test all damaged or deteriorated flexible connections”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 55. Paragraph C.17.6.10 The contractor cannot determine the number of CO2 cylinders that may be undercharged at the time of the bid. Recommend change to “Inspect all CO2 cylinders. Provide condition report of all undercharged cylinders with costs to remove and reinstall, discharge, hydro test, redate and recharge”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 56. Paragraph C.17.6.11 The contractor cannot determine the number of CO2 cylinders that may show signs of rough usage or corrosion at the time of the bid. Recommend change to “Inspect all CO2 cylinders. Provide condition report of all cylinders that show signs of rough usage or corrosion with costs to remove and reinstall, discharge, hydro test, re-date and recharge”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 57. Paragraph C.17.7.3 say to “Replace defective and missing indicator lamps/bulbs”.

Recommend change to have the electrical system inspected and provide report of items to be replaced.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 58. Paragraph C.17.11.2 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 59. C.18 Rescue Boat Crane Inspection, Repairs and Certification Paragraph C.18.7.2 states to “Make adjustments as required; retest as required to achieve satisfactory proof load tests”. This is an unknown level of effort to achieve a satisfactory load test. Any additional labor required after the initial load test to correct deficiencies should be paid for by a change request.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.19 Arrival Tests and Inspections Question 60. Paragraph C.19.3.7 “Adjust each for correct operation”. This should be included in the inspection report and adjustment would be an additional cost.

Question 61. Paragraph C.19.3.18 “During electrical systems tests, replace all missing or defective fuses and lighting systems lamp bulbs”. Recommend change this to, “report all missing or defective fuses and lighting systems lamp bulbs. Include cost for replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.21 Propellers Removal and Reinstallation Question 62. Paragraph C.21.4.4 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 63. Paragraph C.21.4.5 says “Propellers shall be fitted for a minimum 80% contact on shaft tapered surface and propeller”. The contractor has no way to determine the percentage of existing contact between the shaft taper and the propeller bore. Recommend change to submit a report detailing the percentage of shaft taper to propeller bore contact and provide price to obtain 80% fit.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.22 Propeller Shafts Removal, Examination, Repairs and Reinstallation Paragraph Question 64. C.22.5.3 “Swing shafts between lathe centers; straighten shafts as required for maximum “eccentricity of .016 inch throughout the straight length and maximum eccentricity of .005 inch at each tapered end”. This is an unknown level of effort determined by inspection of each individual propeller shaft. Recommend change to, “Inspect each propeller shaft for straightness. Provide report with costs associated to straighten each propeller shaft to within .016 inch throughout the straight length and maximum eccentricity of .005 inch at each tapered end”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 65. Paragraph C.22.5.4 say to “Perform a satisfactory NDT dye penetrant test of coupling halves keyways, shaft keyways, and complete surfaces of tapered shafts”. Recommend change to “Perform an NDT dye penetrant test of coupling halves keyways, shaft keyways, and complete surfaces of tapered shafts. Provide report listing any deficiencies and costs to correct”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 66. Paragraph C.22.5.7 says “Coupling halves shall be blue fitted for a minimum of 80% uniformly distributed on the coupling bores”. The contractor has no way to determine the percentage of existing contact between the coupling halves bores. Recommend change to submit a report detailing the percentage of coupling half bore contact and provide price to obtain 80% fit.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.23 Hull Zincs replacements Question 67. Paragraph C.23.5.5 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing and defective studs”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of studs require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 68. Paragraph C.23.5.6 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.24 Sea Valves, Sea Strainers and Sea Chests Repairs Question 69. Paragraph C.24.9.8, C.24.11.7, C.24.12.8, and C.24.17.3 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 70. Paragraph C.24.11.5 “Replace missing and defective check pins.” The contractor has no way to determine at bid to number of missing or defective check pins. Recommend change to, “Inspect all check pins. Provide report detailing missing or defective check pins for replacement and provide cost”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 71. Paragraph C.24.12.4 “Replace all defective strainer baskets. This is an unknown quantity. Recommend change to “Inspect all strainer baskets for defects. Provide report detailing strainers to be replaced and provide pricing”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 72. Paragraph C.24.14 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing and defective connecting hardware”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of connecting hardware require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.25 Fuel Tanks Cleaning, Inspection and Repairs Question 73. Paragraph C.25.6.1 requires contractor to remove, dispose of and/or store, and return fuel. For bidding purposes, how much fuel will the contractor be handling?

Answer: 50,000 gallons, for bidding purposes only

Question 74. Paragraph C.25.9.3. C.25.13.1, C.25.13.2, C.25.13.3, C.25.13.4, C.25.13.5 and C.25.15.5 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 75. Paragraph C.25.12.1 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing and defective connecting hardware”. Insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of connecting hardware require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 76. C.26 Hull Cleaning and Painting (Underwater Areas and External Hull) ParagraphC.26.16.2 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements to include fendering securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.27 Watertight/Weathertight Closures Overhaul Question 77. ParagraphC.27.7.2 “Repair defective hinge assemblies, and missing, defective and improper hinge pins. Replace missing and defective spacers, washers, bushings, dogs, springs, and grease fittings”. This is an unknown level of effort. Recommend change to “Inspect all closure spacers, washers, bushings, dogs, springs and grease fittings. Provide report detailing missing or defective items with cost for replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 78. Paragraph C.27.11.1 The contractor cannot determine the level of effort required to “clean, straighten, build-up by welding, and grind all knife edges etc”. Recommend change to, “Inspect the knife edges of closures and provide a report detailing those closures requiring weld built up along with costs”. Or, provide a linear foot estimate to repair all knife edges using the welding item.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.28 Anchors, Chains, and Chain Lockers Cleaning and Painting Question 79. Paragraph C.28.2.6 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding

Question 80. Paragraph C.28.7.6 says to “Drill and tap bolting ring securement holes and chase studs as required for acceptance of access cover securements”. This is an unknown level of effort. Recommend change to “inspect bolting ring securement holes and provide a report recommending repairs and costs”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 81. Paragraph C.28.7.7 Recommend change Cres to “Stainless steel”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 82. Paragraph C.28.11.2 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the chain lockers. For bidding purposes what percentage of the total surface area should contractors bid on? Industry standards typically dictate up to 20% to 25% power tool cleaning before it becomes uneconomical.

Answer: 20%, for bidding purposes only

Question 83. C.29 Load Line Certificate Paragraph C.29.2.2 and C.29.2.4, the level of effort is unknown in reference to assisting the ABS representative and removing and installing interferences including liquids and ballast for inspection. Recommend change to, “Provide 160 man hours (or some other value) to assist the ABS representative and to remove and install interferences for inspections.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 84. C.30 Compressed Air system Repairs Paragraph C.30.26.3 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written Question 85. C.31 Electro-Magnetic Speed Log and Depth Finder Repairs Paragraph C.31.9.2 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 86. C.32 Sewage and Gray Water Systems Servicing Paragraph C.32.9.2 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

C.33 Oily Water Tank Cleaning, Painting and Repairs Question 87. Paragraph C.33.5.3, C.33.5.4 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 88. Paragraph C.33.5.5 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect socket plugs”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of socket plugs require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 89. Paragraph C.33.5.6 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect connecting hardware”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of connecting hardware require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 90. Paragraph C.33.7.1 requires the contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the chain lockers. For bidding purposes what percentage of the total surface area should contractors bid on? Industry standards typically dictate up to 20% to 25% power tool cleaning before it becomes uneconomical.

Answer: 20%, for bidding purposes only

Question 91. Paragraph C.33.8.1 and C.33.8.2 Please provide the color of the coating system to be installed.

Answer: (Revised Specifications are attached to this Amendment) C.33.8.1. is revised to read as follows (Black is the color):

C.33.8.1. To all bared surfaces, apply one (1) coat of ARC 855 polymer/ceramic composite coating, black, or equal, for a DFT of 15-20 mils.

C.34 Waste Oil Tank Cleaning, Painting and Repairs

Question 92. Paragraph C.34.5.3, C.34.5.4 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect socket plugs”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of socket plugs require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 93. Paragraph C.34.5.5 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect socket plugs”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of socket plugs require replacement”.

Question 94. Paragraph C.34.5.6 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect connecting hardware”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of connecting hardware require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 95. Paragraph C.34.7.1 requires the contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the chain lockers. For bidding purposes what percentage of the total surface area should contractors bid on? Industry standards typically dictate up to 20% to 25% power tool cleaning before it becomes uneconomical.

Answer: 20%, for bidding purposes only

Question 96. Paragraph C.34.8.1 and C.34.8.2 Please provide the color of the coating system to be installed.

Answer: (Revised Specifications are attached to this Amendment).

C.34.8.1. Revised to read as follows (Black is the color):

C.34.8.1. To all bared surfaces, apply one (1) coat of ARC 855 polymer/ceramic composite coating, black, or equal, for a DFT of 15-20 mils.

Question 97. C.35 Main and Emergency Switchboard Meters Calibration Paragraph C.35.5 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 98. C.36 Shafts Alignment and Bearings Wear Inspections ParagraphC.36.5.3 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.37 Watertight Vent Closures Overhaul Question 99. Paragraph C.37.6.2 says to “Replace missing and defective securing pins, tethering wire assemblies, dogging assemblies, and hinge securements”. This is an unknown level of effort without inspection. Recommend change to “Inspect all securing pins, tethering wire assemblies, dogging assemblies and hinge securements. Provide condition report detailing items recommended for replacement with costs”.

Question 100. Paragraph C.37.10 The contractor cannot determine the level of effort required to “clean, straighten, build-up by welding, and grind all knife edges etc”. Recommend change to, “Inspect the knife edges of closures and provide a report detailing those closures requiring weld built up along with costs”. Or, provide a linear foot estimate to repair all knife edges using the welding item.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 101. C.39 Bow Ramp and Stern Ramp Assemblies Repairs Paragraph C.39.7.4 says to “Replace all missing or defective indicating lamps and lenses”.

Recommend change this to, “Inspect all indicating lamps and lenses. Provide condition report detailing items recommended for replacement with costs”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 102. C.40 Bow Ramp Visor Assembly Repairs Paragraph C.40.7.4 says to “Replace all missing or defective indicating lamps and lenses”.

Recommend change this to, “Inspect all indicating lamps and lenses. Provide condition report detailing items recommended for replacement with costs”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.43 Bow and Stern Thruster Repairs Question 103. Paragraph C.43.5.3 says to “Blue fit the propeller to the output shaft. Hone the hub of the propeller to achieve an 80% blue fit prior to installation of the propeller”. This is an unknown level of effort. The contractor cannot determine the contact of the propeller and shaft at the time of bid. Recommend change to “Inspect the amount of contact between the propeller hub and the shaft. Provide pricing to achieve an 80% contact fit between the propeller hub and the shaft”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 104. Paragraphs C.43.6.3 and C.43.7.3 say to “Straighten any bent blades, drill stop holes and weld and fair smooth any cracks”. This is an unknown level of effort. The contractor cannot determine the condition of the bow or stern thruster propeller blades prior to inspection.

Recommend change to “Inspect the propeller blades of the bow and stern thruster. Provide condition report detailing repairs to bring propellers back to original dimensions and pitch.

Provide costs”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 105. Paragraphs C.43.6.4 and C.43.7.4 say to “Balance the propeller in accordance with standard marine practices”. This is an unknown level of effort. The contractor cannot determine the effort required to balance the propellers prior to inspection. Recommend change to inspect report and price corrective actions.

C.44 AFFF Storage Tank Cleaning, Painting and Repairs Question 106. Paragraphs C.44.3.1 and C.44.5.2 are an unknown level of effort. Please insert how much AFF is to be stored for reinstallation.

Answer: 100% of AFFF on board is to be offloaded and stored.

Question 107. Paragraph C.44.6.5 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 108. Paragraph C.44.9.1 requires the contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the chain lockers. For bidding purposes what percentage of the total surface area should contractors bid on? Industry standards typically dictate up to 20% to 25% power tool cleaning before it becomes uneconomical.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.45 Trials and Tests Question 109. Paragraph C.45.2.14 The contractor has no way to determine during the bidding phase of this contract the amount of light bulbs, lamps and fuses which will be defective prior to starting the trials and tests on a task order. Recommend change this to be an inspection of systems, report findings and submit a list of parts with pricing required to be replaced.

Answer: No change, remains as written. Purpose is to re-lamp the vessel prior to operation (Trials and Tests) and delivery to customer.

Questions and answers 110-208 apply to the LSV-1/6 Class of Vessels:

LSV 1 - 6 ONLY

C.100 Annual Certification and Inspections Question 110. Paragraph C.100.7.2 “Furnish labor, equipment and material to ensure the ABS surveyor has access to areas required to complete the annual survey. The contractor has no way to determine the level of effort in labor and material required to price this item. Recommend change to, “Provide 160 man hours and $2,000.00 in material (or some other values) to ensure that the ABS surveyor has access to areas required to complete the annual survey”. Or, provide a list of what has to be completed along with the materials required.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 111. Paragraph C.100.11 says “The contractor shall furnish labor and equipment as required by the certifying agency in the performance of the agency’s inspection”. The contractor has no way to determine the level of effort in labor, material and equipment required to price this item. Recommend change to, “Provide 40 man hours, $250.00 in material and 4 hours of crane service (or some other values) to assist the certifying agency in the Rescue Boat Davit Inspection.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.101 Rudder Repairs Question 112. Paragraph C.101.5.5 Corrosion preventive compound should only be residual as an interior coating and not of a significant liquid amount. Disposal of liquid corrosive preventive compound or a mixture of water and compound is normally hazardous waste and will incur additional cost to dispose. Recommend add, “Submit report of quantity of liquid and cost of disposal”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 113. Paragraph C.101.6.4 “Straighten stock as required”. This is an unknown level of effort determined by inspection of each individual rudder stock. Recommend change to, “Inspect each rudder stock for straightness. Provide report with costs associated to straighten each rudder stock to within .010 inch”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 114. Paragraph C.101.6.5 “Weld build up, heat treat and machine all deteriorated rudder stock surfaces using the reference as a guide”. This is an unknown level of effort to weld build up deteriorated sections of the shafts. Recommend change to inspect and provide a report and cost to complete weld build up and machining.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 115. Paragraph C.101.7.2 “All leaks shall be eliminated by welding and rudder(s) subsequently retested”.

Welding can be paid for by the Welding Item. Retesting of the rudders will need to be paid for as growth. Recommend change to, “Provide linear feet of welding and additional testing time to complete repairs of all leaks”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 116. Paragraph C.101.9 Rudderstocks Straightening is performing the same work as C.101.6.4. Recommend delete this section.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 117. Paragraph C.101.10.3thru C.101.10.6 “Machine packing gland journals and rudder bearing journals free of all deterioration and distortion; prepare and machine journals for acceptance of the weld build-up process. Weld build-up journal surfaces. Machine built-up journal surfaces to F2 finish.” This is an unknown quantity of labor and material which will differ from one rudderstock to another. Recommend change to, “Inspect packing gland journals and rudderstock journals and provide cost in labor and material to machine journals free of all deterioration and distortion and prepare journals for acceptance of the weld build-up process.

Weld build-up with stainless steel material and machine journal areas to F2 finish. Return journals to designed dimensions”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 118. Paragraph C.101.13.4 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 119. C.102 Rudders Carrier/Radial Bearings and Associated Components Repairs and Replacements Paragraph C.102.7.4 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 120. C.103 Propellers Removal and Reinstallation Paragraph C.103.4.4 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.104 Propeller Repairs Question 121. Paragraph C.104.5.1 “Repair the propeller(s) assembly to include blades, hub, tapered surfaces, keyway, sealing surfaces, fairwater cap and all securements”. Needed repairs cannot be determined until the vessel is dry docked and inspected. What level of repairs will the contractor be required to accomplish? Welding? Blade chip/section replacements? Where is the threshold of minor to extensive repairs?

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 122. Paragraph C.104.6.1 “Perform a satisfactory nondestructive test (NDT)”. This can be interpreted as the contractor is responsible for all welding and subsequent test to complete a satisfactory NDT test. The contractor has no way of knowing the condition of the keyways and hubs prior to bidding. Recommend change this to read, “Conduct an NDT test of all shaft keyways and hubs. Provide report of conditions found”.

C.105 Propeller Shafts Removal, Examination, Repairs, Straightening and Reinstallation Question 123. Paragraph C.105.6.2 “Swing shafts between lathe centers with shafts supported to eliminate sagging; straighten shafts as required for maximum “eccentricity of .010 inch throughout the straight length and maximum eccentricity of .005 inch at each tapered end”. This is an unknown level of effort determined by inspection of each individual propeller shaft.

Recommend change to, “Inspect each propeller shaft for straightness. Provide report with costs associated to straighten each propeller shaft to within .010 inch throughout the straight length and maximum eccentricity of .005 inch at each tapered end”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 124. Paragraph C.105.6.3 “Perform a satisfactory nondestructive test (NDT) of coupling halve keyway, shaft keyways and complete surfaces of shaft tapered ends. A satisfactory NDT can only be accomplished after any required repairs are complete. If the shaft does not pass the initial NDT, then additional work must be completed. Recommend change to, “Perform a nondestructive test (NDT) of coupling halve keyway, shaft keyways and complete surfaces of shaft tapered ends. Provide a report listing the results of the NDT inspection along with any required repairs, additional testing and costs to complete repairs”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 125. Paragraphs C.105.8 through C.105.8.3, “Propeller shafts Straightening”. This section is completing the same work as C.105.6 through C.105.6.2. Recommend delete this section.

Answer: Specifications revised to delete repeated work. (Revised Specifications attached to this Amendment).

C.106 Propeller Shafts Journals Repairs Question 126. Paragraph C.106.7.2 through C.106.7.4 “Machine strut bearing journals and stern tube bearings/packing gland journals free of all deterioration and distortion; prepare and machine journals for acceptance of the weld build-up process. Weld build-up journal surfaces. Machine built-up journal surfaces to F2 finish.”. This is an unknown quantity of labor and material which will differ from one propeller shaft to another. Recommend change to, “Inspect strut bearing journals and stern tube/packing gland journals and provide cost in labor and material to machine journals free of all deterioration and distortion and prepare journals for acceptance of the weld build-up process. Weld build-up with stainless steel material and machine journal areas to F2 finish. Return journals to designed dimensions”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 127. Paragraph C.106.7.5 “Swing shafts between lathe centers with shafts supported to eliminate sagging; straighten shafts as required for maximum “eccentricity of .010 inch throughout the straight length and maximum eccentricity of .005 inch at each tapered end”. This is an unknown level of effort determined by inspection of each individual propeller shaft.

Recommend change to, “Inspect each propeller shaft for straightness. Provide report with costs associated to straighten each propeller shaft to within .010 inch throughout the straight length and maximum eccentricity of .005 inch at each tapered end”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.107 Peck and Hale Tie Down Assemblies Replacements Question 128. Paragraph C.107.4.1 “Remove interferences required to provide access to the deteriorated tie-downs identified for replacement”. The government will not identify tie-downs for replacement until after abrasive blasting. The contractor cannot accurately price the level of effort required for interference removal and re-installation without knowing which tie-downs will be replaced. Recommend change to, “Interferences will be removed and reinstalled as authorized by the Contracting Officer”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 129. Paragraph C.107.4.2 “Crop out and replace defective tie-down assemblies as indicated by the Marine Surveyor”. The contractor cannot provide costs since the number and location of the tie downs to be replaced is unknown.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 130. C.108 Kort Nozzles/Skeg Repairs Paragraph C.108.3 identifies a quantity of two (2) each kort nozzles, and one (1) each skeg. The associated CLINs 0108, 1108, 2108, 3108, and 4108 require a price breakdown of 2 Each. How do we divide the cost of one (1) skeg? Recommend CLINs be changed to 1 LOT.

Answer – Concur, LIPs revised to read as follows (Revised LIPs attached to this Amendment)::

0108AA Kort Nozzle Repairs 2 EACH 0108AB Skeg Repairs 1 LOT

1108AA Kort Nozzle Repairs 2 EACH 1108AB Skeg Repairs 1 LOT

2108AA Kort Nozzle Repairs 2 EACH 2108AB Skeg Repairs 1 LOT

3108AA Kort Nozzle Repairs 2 EACH 3108AB Skeg Repairs 1 LOT

4108AA Kort Nozzle Repairs 2 EACH 4108AB Skeg Repairs 1 LOT

Question 131. C.111 Plate Renewal and Structural Repairs Paragraphs C.111.2.2, C.111.2.3, C.111.4.1 and C.111.5.4, Interferences. The contractor has no way to determine the level of effort required to remove/install interferences since plate designed for renewal could be anywhere on the vessel. Recommend interferences be handled as a change order to the scope of work dependent upon the location and amount of interferences encountered.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 132. C.112 Stern Tube Bearings/Strut Bearings Replacements Paragraphs C.112.3.6 and C.112.5.5 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 133. C.113 Ballast Tanks Cleaning, Painting, Inspection and Repairs Paragraph C.113.5.4 “Replace missing and defective hardware and deck plugs”. The contractor has no way to determine the number of missing or defective hardware items as these will change from tank to tank, and vessel to vessel. Recommend change to, “Complete inspection of all valve reach rod assemblies. Provide report detailing missing or defective hardware with replacement costs”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 134. Paragraph C.113.5.5 “Replace missing and defective vent balls”. The contractor has no way to determine the number of vent balls or securements requiring replacement until inspection of the disassembled component. Recommend change to read “disassemble, inspect and provide report of components requiring replacement with pricing.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 135. Paragraph C.113.5.7 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 136. Paragraph C.113.6.1 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the ballast tank. For bidding purposes what percentage of the total surface area should contractors bid on? Industry standards typically dictate up to 20% to 25% power tool cleaning before it becomes uneconomical.

Answer: 20%, for bidding purposes only

Question 137. CLINs 0113AB, 1113AB, 2113AB, 3113AB, and 4113AB call for Abrasive Blasting and Painting of Ballast Tanks, however, Specification Item C.113 does not contain any direction for Abrasive Blasting and Painting of the Ballast Tanks. Please clarify.

Answer: C.113 is correct as written. Abrasive Blasting and Painting has been deleted from the LIPS and CLINS 0113AB, 1113AB, 2113AB, 3113AB, and 4113AB revised accordingly .

(Revised LIPs is…