W911S0-15-R-0005_Amendment_0006.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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

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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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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-Nov-2015

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911S0-15-R-0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X 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;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

24-Nov-2015

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MICC - FORT EUSTIS

705 WASHINGTON BLVD,

SUITE 126

FORT EUSTIS VA 23604-5327

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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:

LCU 2000 CLASS VESSELS

C.200 Annual Inspections Question 213. Paragraph C.200.5.5 Why won’t the ship’s crew operate the generator?

Answer: No change, remains as written. Crew does not operate vessel.

Question 214. Paragraph C.200.7.2 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 215. Paragraph C.200.7.3 “All work shall be completed at the boat’s homeport”. Shouldn’t it be contractor’s facility?

Answer: No change, remains as written. Homeport is correct for this item.

Question 216. Paragraph C.200.15.2 Add “and mail the certificates to”.

Answer: Concur, change to read as follows. Revised Specifications attached to this Amendment.

Question 217. C.200.15.2. Revised Specifications attached to this Amendment. Address and mail the certificate to the address listed below:

Commander US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

ATTN: AMSTA-LCC-HWW

Bldg 804, Lee Blvd, 1st Floor Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5286

Question 218. C.202 UT Testing Paragraph C.202.3.1 The contractor has no way to determine the level of effort required to remove/install interferences. Interferences need to 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 219. C.204 Plate Renewal and Structural Repairs Paragraph C.204.2.2 and C.204.2.3, C.204.4.1, 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. Interferences need to 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

C.205 Ballast Tank Zincs

Question 220. Paragraph C.205.4.2 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 221. Paragraph C.205.5.3 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.206 Potable Water Tanks Cleaning and Painting Question 222. Paragraph C.206.8.2 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 223. Paragraph C.206.6.1 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the potable water tanks. 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.207 Bow thruster repairs Question 224. Paragraph C.207.6.9 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 225. Paragraph C.207.7.6 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.209 Engine Cooling System Valves Repairs Question 226. Paragraph C.209.6 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.210 Tiller Arm Inspection and Repairs Question 227. Paragraph C.210.6 The contractor has no way to determine the level of repair welding required.

Recommend submitting a report after inspection with costs to complete weld repair to the tiller arms. How will re-welding be paid for? Testing?

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.211 Rudders Removal, Examination, Repair and Reinstall Question 228. Paragraph C.211.5.6 “drain each rudder of corrosion preventive compound”. 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 non-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 229. Paragraph C.211.6.4 “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 230. Paragraph C.211.6.5 “Weld build up, heat treat and machine all deteriorated stock journals 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 231. Paragraph C.211.7.3 “all leaks shall be eliminated by welding and subsequent tests”. This is an unknown quantity of welding. Recommend change to test and report.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 232. Paragraph C.211.10.3 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “provide defective, incorrect or missing pintle bolts, rudder bolts, and nuts”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.212 AFFF Storage Tank Question 233. Paragraph C.212.6.5 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 234. Paragraph C.212.9.1 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the AFFF storage 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.

Paragraph incorrectly identifies tank as “waste oil tank”.

Answer: 20%, for bidding purposes only. Item renumbered and identified as AFFF tank in previous Amendment.

Question 235. Paragraphs C.212.7 thru C.212.8.3 call for abrasive blasting and painting of the tank, while paragraphs C.212.9 thru C.212.10.2 call for power tool cleaning and painting of the tank (again incorrectly identified as “waste oil tank”), yet there is only one CLIN in the LIPs with no options for the two applications. What is the contractor to bid on for this item?

Answer: Abrasive Blasting and Painting has been deleted from the Specifications. (Revised Specifications attached to this Amendment). The LIPs is correct. If abrasive blasting is required, it will be included in section 2.

Line C.212.7.1. (Power Tool Cleaning) of the Specifications is revised to read :

C.212.7.1. Power tool clean free of loose paint, scale, rust and debris (SSPC-SP-3) all interior surfaces and structural members of the AFFF tank to include access covers.

C.214 Arrival Tests and Inspections

Question 236. Paragraph C.214.2.3 How much “equipage and materials” must be stored, safeguarded and re-stowed? Request paragraph be reworded to, “Provide 40 man hours to store, safeguard, and restow any equipage and materials present at the initial survey”.

Answer: No change, remains as written. The ship’s crew typically removes equipage and materials prior to releasing the vessel to the contractor.

Question 237. Paragraph C.214.2.7, “Furnish and install lubricants and coolant fluids as required for the operation of equipment and machinery”. Recommend change to “top off fluids”, as fluids are replaced in individual work items.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.215 Ballast Tank Cleaning and Painting Question 238. Paragraphs C.215.6.1.2, C.215.6.1.3, C.215.6.2.2, C.215.6.10.3 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements, vent balls, screens etc”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of securements, vent balls, screens etc require replacement”.

Paragraph numbering goes from C.215.4.5 to C.223.4.6 thru C.223.5.4 then back to C.215.5.5. Please correct paragraph numbering.

Answer: No change, remains as written. Paragraph numbering corrected in previous amendment.

Question 239. Paragraphs C.223.5.3 and C.223.5.4 (should be C.215.5.3 and C.215.5.4 per above) both make reference to abrasive blasting, yet there is no abrasive blasting specified in this work item. Please clarify.

Answer: Corrected in previous amendment.

Question 240. Paragraph C.215.9.1 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of each 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

Question 241. C.216 Propellers Remove and Reinstall Paragraph C.216.2 The contractor has no way to determine the level of effort required to achieve 80% contact without prior inspection. Request that an inspection be completed and a report submitted with costs to achieve 80% contact.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 242. Paragraph C.216.6.3 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 243. C.217 Sludge and Dirty Oil Tank Cleaning and Painting Paragraph C.217.11.2 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace defective securements and screens”.

The work item calls for the replacement of the foot valves, why are we replacing the screens and fasteners?

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 244. Paragraph C.217.12.3 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”.

Question 245. Paragraph C.217.8.1 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the waste oil tank (should be sludge and dirty oil tanks?). 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 246. Work Item C.217 has requirements for both abrasive blasting and painting, and power tool cleaning and painting the tanks, however there are no CLINs in the LIPs for pricing both options. Please clarify.

Answer: Corrected in previous Amendment.

C.218 Ballast Tanks Piping Valves Replacements Question 247. Paragraph C.218.5 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 248. C.219 Engine Room Supply Ventilation Ducts repairs, Cleaning and Painting Paragraph C.219.7.2 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the engine room supply ventilation ducts. 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: 50% for bidding purposes only

Question 249. Paragraph C.219.8.1 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements, fasteners and electrical connectors”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners, etc require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 250. C.221 Rudder Posts and Shaft Packing Replacements Paragraph C.221.7.2 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 251. C.222 Keel Cooler and System Repairs Paragraph C.222.9.6 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 252. Paragraph C.222.9.7 The contractor has no way to determine the number of defective grid cooler inlet and outlet nozzle nuts.

Question 253. Paragraph C.222.9.9 The term “permanent recovered type antifreeze” is misleading. Paragraph C.222.6.2 directs the contractor to dispose of contaminated antifreeze. Is the contractor installing NEW antifreeze in C.222.9.9?

Answer: Yes, drain and dispose of all coolants. Replace with new.

C.223 Hull Zinc Replacements Question 254. Paragraph C.223.3.3 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.224 Sea Valves, Strainers and Sea Chest Repairs Question 255. Paragraph c.224.9.4, The contractor has no way to determine at bid the number of “missing or defective mounting studs, locknuts and washers”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of studs, locknuts and washers require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 256. Paragraph C.224.9.5, C.224.10.3, 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.225 Load Line Certificate Question 257. Paragraph C.225.4.2 Labor is unknown in reference to assisting the ABS representative and removing and installing interferences for inspection. How much and what type of ballast is involved? How many stored items and components will be involved and what are their sizes and weights? 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 258. If Item C.225 is included in a Task Order, will all tank cleaning items (i.e. ballast tanks, potable water tanks, AFFF tank, sludge and oily waste tanks, chain lockers, and sewage tanks) also be included in the same Task Order, or does the contractor have to include all those costs in this item in case the various tank cleaning items are not included, thereby increasing the overall pricing strategy? The only tanks listed in item C.225 to NOT be included are the fuel tanks. Please clarify.

Answer: No change, remains as written. Cleaning of tanks is covered in other areas of the task order.

Question 259. C.226 Anchors, Chains, Chain Lockers, Cleaning and Painting Paragraph C.226.7.2 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 260. Paragraph C.226.13.1 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 261. C.227 Fuel Tanks Clean and Inspect Paragraph C.227.6.1 How much fuel is to be offloaded and stored?

Answer: All fuel is to be offloaded, total gallons is 50,000 gallons for bidding purposes only.

Question 262. Paragraph C.227.9.1.2, The number of missing or defective vent balls is undetermined at the time of bid. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of vent balls require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 263. Paragraph C.227.9.1.3, C.227.9.2, C.227.9.4, C.227.10.15, 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.228 Tank Level Indicating System Repairs Question 264. Paragraph C.228.3.2, C.228.7.2, C.228.9.2, C.228.9.4, 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 265. Paragraph C.228.5.1, How much liquid (fuel and lubricating oil) will need to be pumped and stored to complete this item?

Answer: All, 400 gallons for bidding purposes. Fuel is discussed in C.227.

Question 266. C.230 Hull Cleaning and Painting (Underwater Areas and External Hull) Paragraphs C.230.12.1 and C.230.12.2 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 267. C.231 Watertight door, Hatches and Scuttle Repairs Paragraph C.231.7.2 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “repair defective hinge pin assemblies, replace missing, defective or improper hinge pins etc.” This should be a growth item, handled by CFR.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 268. Paragraph C.231.11 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.232 Fire Suppression System Service Question 269. Paragraph C.232.6.2 “Each cylinder showing dents, signs of rough usage…”. The cylinders would have to be inspected in order to determine which require service. This cannot be done during the bidding process.

Recommend change to have the cylinders inspected and provide a report indicating which cylinders need service.

Question 270. Paragraph C.232.6.3,“All flexible connections indicating signs of damage and deterioration shall be tested”. The flexible connections would have to be inspected in order to determine which require testing. This cannot be done during the bidding process. Recommend change to have the flexible connections inspected and provide a report indicating which connections need testing.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 271. Paragraph C.232.8.2 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 272. Paragraph C.232.8.3,“Replace defective and missing indicator lamps”. Recommend change to have the electrical system inspected and provide report of items to be replaced.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.233 Compressed Air System Service Question 273. Paragraphs C.233.11.5 and C.233.17, “Remove, overhaul and calibrate gauges”. Delete the “overhaul” portion of this work item. Either the gauges will calibrate, or you replace them. Overhauling a gauge is not a cost effective measure.

Answer: Concur, changes made as follows. Revised Specifications attached to this Amendment.

Question 274. C.233.11.5. Remove and calibrate all gauges. For all gauges that do not pass calibration the Contractor shall furnish to the Marine Surveyor an original, an electronic copy and two (2) printed copies of a report listing gauges requiring replacement. Report shall include unit price, part number, calibration and availability.

Additional parts/components renewals shall be performed as authorized by the Contracting Officer. All failed gauges to be turned over to the Marine Surveyor for disposition.

C.233.17. Gauges: Each gauge shall be calibrated by a certified calibration testing facility. Affix to the face of each gauge a sticker indicating date calibrated and firm's name.

Question 275. Paragraph C.233.12 “Replace missing and damaged tags and identify components using the referenced technical manual as a guide”. The contractor has no way to determine the extent of missing or damaged tags. Suggest completing an inspection and submit a report detailing the cost to replace damaged or missing tags.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 276. Paragraph C.233.21 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.234 Sewage Treatment System Service Question 277. Paragraph C.234.6.3, C.234.6.8, C.234.9 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.236 Main and Emergency Switchboard Meters, Shaft/Engine Tachometer Calibration Paragraph Question 278.

C.236.7 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

C.237 Propeller Shafts Removal, Examination, Repair and Reinstallation Question 279. Paragraph C.237.5.3 “Straighten shaft as required”. This is an unknown level of effort to complete the shaft straightening. Recommend change to inspect the shaft, determine the scope of work to straighten and provide pricing.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 280. Paragraph C.237.5.9 “Build up by weld”. This is an unknown level of effort to weld build up the packing glands. Recommend change to inspect and provide a report and cost to complete weld build up and machining.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.238 Crane Inspection, Repairs and Certification Question 281. Paragraph C.238.5 The contractor has no way to determine the amount of labor or equipment required to complete the 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 Crane Inspection and Certification.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 282. Paragraph C.238.6.5 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

C.239 Bow Ramp Repairs and Ramp Dog Replacements Question 283. Paragraph C.239.12.3 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements, lubrication fittings and fasteners”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of securements, lubrication fittings and fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.241 Trials and Tests Question 284. Paragraph C.241.4.1, The contractor has no way to determine during the bidding phase of this contract the amount of “required fuel, lubricating oils, water, greases, antifreeze and refrigerants”. If any mechanical system was worked on by a specification within a task order, that specific work item would require the system to be brought back to working order and tested. It is the contractor’s opinion that this work item may “top off” system fluids if required, but filling system with required fluids is the responsibility of the actual work item.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 285. Paragraph C.241.4.2 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.

LT 800 CLASS VESSELS

Question 286. C.300 Annual Certifications and Inspections Paragraph C.300.2.2 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.301 Propellers Removal and Reinstallation Question 287. Paragraph C.301.7.2 The contractor has no way to determine the level of effort required to achieve 80% contact without prior inspection. Request that an inspection be completed and a report submitted with costs to achieve 80% contact.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 288. Paragraph C.301.7.3 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. Propeller bolts are expensive to procure with an expedited lead time. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.302 Propeller Shafts Removal, Examination , Repairs and Reinstallation Question 289. Paragraph C.302.5.3 Straighten shaft as required”. This is an unknown level of effort to complete the shaft straightening. Recommend change to inspect the shaft, determine the scope of work to straighten and provide pricing.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 290. Paragraph C.302.5.4 “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 tapered ends prior to bidding. Recommend change this to read, “Conduct an NDT test of all coupling half keyways, shaft keyways and complete surfaces of shaft tapered ends. Provide report of conditions found”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 291. Paragraph C.302.5.9, “Build up by weld”. 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

C.303 Propeller Shaft Liners Renewal Question 292. Paragraph C.303.6.3 “Eroded shaft surfaces adjacent to and in way of removals shall be built up by welding to original dimensions”. This is an unknown level of effort to complete the shaft build up. The contractor has no way of knowing the condition of the shaft under or adjacent to the liner areas prior to bidding.

C.305 Stern Tube Bearings/Strut Bearings Replacement

Question 293. Paragraphs C.305.3.4 and C.305.6.3 The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, incorrect or defective securing devices”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 294. C.306 Rudders Removal, Examination, Repairs and Reinstallation Paragraph C.306.7.7.2, “all leaks shall be eliminated by welding and subsequent tests”. This is an unknown quantity of welding. Recommend change to test and report.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 295. Paragraph C.306.9.3, “Examine rudder stock threads, keyways and keys for wear and defects. Repair as required”. This is an unknown quantity of work prior to the removal and inspection of the system components.

Recommend change this to read “Examine rudder stock threads, keyways and keys for wear and defects. Provide report with conditions found, any additional work, and pricing”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 296. Paragraph C.306.9.4 “Swing each rudder stock between lathe centers and check for run-out”.

Straighten stock as required”. The amount of straightening required is an unknown value prior to disassembly and inspection of the components. The amount of labor required to complete the straightening process cannot be determined. Recommend change this to inspect, report and provide pricing.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 297. Paragraph C.306.9.5 “Weld build up, heat treat and machine all deteriorated rudder stock journals”.

The amount of welding and machining required is an unknown value prior to disassembly and inspection of the components. The amount of labor required to complete the welding and machining process cannot be determined.

Recommend change this to inspect, report and provide pricing.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 298. Paragraph C.306.9.7 “Furnish and replace any missing, defective or deteriorated fasteners”. The contractor has no way to determine at bid the quantity and sizes of fasteners to be replaced. Suggest replace with, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.308 Ultrasonic Testing Question 299. Paragraph C.308.3.1 Interferences, the contractor has no way to determine the level of effort required to remove/install interferences. Interferences need to 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

C.309 Plate Renewal and Structural Repairs Question 300. Paragraph C.309.2.2, C.309.2.3 and C.309.4.1 Interferences, the contractor has no way to determine the level of effort required to remove/install interferences. Interferences need to 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 301. Paragraph C.309.2.6 The pricing of medium grade steel and marine grade aluminum for the Deckhouse structure has been an issue. Marine grade aluminum is much more expensive than medium grade steel.

The procedure for welding the aluminum requires a higher degree of material cleanliness. Request that these items be priced separately as C.309.7.2.3: 3,000 pounds of medium grade steel and C.309.7.2.4: 3,000 pounds of marine grade aluminum.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.311 Potable Water Tank Cleaning and Painting Question 302. Paragraph C.311.5.3 “Replace missing, defective and incorrect securements.” The contractor has no way to determine at bid the quantity and sizes of securements to be replaced. Suggest replace with, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 303. Paragraph C.311.5.4 “Replace missing, defective and incorrect securements.” The contractor has no way to determine at bid the quantity and sizes of securements to be replaced. Suggest replace with, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 304. Paragraph C.311.5.12 “Replace all vent screens, replace missing and defective vent balls. Replace all missing, defective and incorrect securements.” 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 305. Paragraph C.311.6.3 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the potable water tanks. 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

C.312 Ballast Tank Cleaning and Painting Question 306. Paragraph C.312.5.4 “Replace all vent screens, replace missing and defective vent balls. Replace all missing, defective and incorrect securements.” 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 307. Paragraph C.312.5.5 “Replace missing, defective and incorrect socket plugs.” The contractor has no way to determine at bid the quantity and sizes of socket plugs to be replaced. Suggest replace with, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of the installed socket plugs require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 308. Paragraph C.312.5.7 “Replace missing or defective connecting hardware.” The contractor has no way of knowing what hardware may be defective until completing an operational test. Recommend change to read, “Conduct operational test, provide report listing parts required for replacement with pricing”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 309. Paragraph C.312.6.1 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the ballast tanks. 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.313 Bow Thruster Repairs Question 310. Paragraph C.313.5.4 “Blue fit the propeller to the output shaft” The contractor has no way to determine the level of effort required to “scrape the propeller and shaft as required to achieve 80% blue fit”. Good marine practice does not allow for propeller shaft taper modification (scraping). All adjustments are to be taken from the propeller hub bore. Suggest changing the item to “inspect propeller bore ID to propeller shaft OD fit.

Provide report including cost estimate to fit and achieve 80% shaft to propeller bore contact.”

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 311. Paragraph C.313.6.4 “Replace all exterior securements or the lower gearbox assembly.” Should the OR in this sentence actually be OF?

Answer: Should read “on” not “or”. Revised Specifications attached to this Amendment.

Question 312. Paragraph C.313.6.8 “Reinstall gearboxes to their respective locations, replacing all gaskets and o-rings, missing or defective securements”. The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing or defective securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”. .”

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.314 Arrival Tests and Inspections Question 313. C.314.3.2.11 “replace missing and defective fuses and bulbs”. The contractor has no way to determine the number and type of bulbs which are defective prior to the time of bid. Suggest changing the item to, “Inspect the system for missing and defective fuses and bulbs. Provide a report detailing the parts to be replaced and cost

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.316 Hull Zincs Question 314. Paragraph C.316. 6 “Replace defective zinc anodes mounting studs”. This is an unknown quantity prior to inspecting the studs, which cannot be done prior to dry docking the vessel. Recommend change to “For bidding purposes, replace up to 20% of zinc anode mounting studs.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.317 Rudder Posts and Shaft Packing Replacements Question 315. Paragraph C.317.6.3 “Replace missing and defective fasteners”. The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing or defective securements”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of fasteners require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.318 Load Line Certificate Question 316. Paragraph C.318.4.2 “Furnish labor, equipment and material required to open and close all voids, holds, peak tanks, and any other space not covered elsewhere in this specification”. Since the contractor does not know which items will be listed in each task order, the number of compartments, voids, spaces to open and close for ABS inspection may change dependent upon which items are listed in each task order. The labor required to remove and reinstall interferences cannot be determined since the contractor does not know which spaces will be required to be opened under this item.

C.320 Fuel Tanks Cleaning and Inspection Question 317. Paragraph C.320.6.1 How much fuel is to be offloaded and stored?

Answer: All fuel is to be offloaded, total gallons is 50K for bidding purposes only.

Question 318. Paragraph C.320.9.1.2 “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 319. Paragraphs C.320.9.1.3, C.320.9.2.4, C.320.9.4 and C.320.10.1.5 “Replace all missing, defective and incorrect securements”. 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.321 Anchors, Chains and Chain Lockers Cleaning and Painting Question 320. Paragraph C.321.13.1 “Replace missing and defective securements”. 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 321. C.322 Voids and Shaft Alleys Cleaning, Painting and Repairs Paragraph C.322.2.6, Change to read, “All NEW material”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 322. Paragraph C.322.6.3, “Replace missing and defective plugs and caps”. The contractor has no way to determine at bid “replace missing, defective and incorrect plugs and caps”. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, assume 20% of plugs and caps require replacement”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 323. Paragraph C.322.6.4, “Tap bolting ring securement holes for acceptance of access covers fasteners as required”. The contractor cannot determine prior to the bid date the number of holes that will require to be tapped. Suggest completing an inspection of the bolting ring securement holes and providing a report which list the number of holes to be tapped and the cost.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 324. Paragraph C.322.6.7 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the bow thruster void and aft cofferdam. 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 325. Paragraph C.322.9.1 requires contractor to power tool clean to SSPC SP3 the interior surfaces of the voids and shaft alleys. 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

Question 326. Paragraph C.322.11.4 “Replace missing and defective securements”. 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 327. C.323 Watertight Doors, Hatches, Scuttles and Closures Cleaning, Painting and Repairs Paragraph C.323.7.2 “Repair defective hinge assemblies; replace missing and defective spacers, washers, bushings, gods, springs and grease fittings.” The contractor has no way to determine at bid the quantity and type of parts to be replaced. Recommend insert in place of, “For bidding purposes, complete inspection of components and provide $1500.00 in materials found to be defective”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 328. Paragraph C.323.13 “straighten, build up by welding, and grinding all knife edges to obtain a watertight fit of gasket to knife edge”. This is an unknown level of effort to straighten, weld build up the knife edges. Recommend change to inspect and provide a report and cost to complete weld build up and grinding of knife edges to obtain a watertight fit.

Answer: No change, remains as written

C.324 Fire Suppression System Servicing Question 329. Paragraph C.324.7.1 The contractor has no way to determine the number of cylinders in the system that will arrive undercharged. Suggest changing the item to “inspect all system cylinders. Provide a report of undercharged cylinders and the cost to remove, discharge, hydro test, re-date, recharge and re-install onboard the vessel.”

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 330. Paragraph C.324.7.2 The contractor has no way to determine the number of cylinders that will arrive discharged, or will need to be discharged. Suggest changing the item to “inspect all system cylinders. Provide a report of cylinders that have been discharged or require discharge, the cost to remove, discharge, hydro test, re-date, re-charge and re-install onboard the vessel.”

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 331. Paragraph C.324.7.3 “Each cylinder showing dents, signs of rough usage…”. The contractor has no way to determine the number of cylinders that will arrive with obvious signs of rough usage. Recommend change to have the cylinders inspected and provide a report indicating which cylinders need service.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 332. Paragraph C.324.7.5 “Furnish materials and labor to replace all defective pulls, piping, controls and alarms, both visual and audible”. The contractor cannot accurately price this paragraph until the system has been examined to determine defective equipment. Recommend change to read, “Conduct a physical examination of all pulls, piping, controls and alarms. Provide a report detailing all required repairs and pricing”.

Answer: No change, remains as written

Question 333. Paragraph C.324.7.6 “Replace defective time delay cylinders”. The contractor cannot accurately price this paragraph until the system has been examined. Recommend change to read, “Conduct a physical inspection of the time delay cylinders. Provide a report detailing all required repairs or replacements”.

Question 334. Paragraph C.324.9.2 “Replace missing and defective securements”. 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 335. Paragraph C.324.9.3 “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 336. Paragraph C.324.12.2 “Replace missing and defective securements”. 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.325 Fuel Valves Repairs Question 337. Paragraph C.325.7.2 “replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. 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.326 Port and Starboard Tow Winch Repairs Question 338. Paragraph C.326.4.7 “Replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. 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.327 Propulsion Stations Repairs Question 339. Paragraph C.327.6.7, “Replace missing, defective and incorrect securements”. 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 340. Paragraph C.327.9.1, “Remove, overhaul, and calibrate..”. Control console gauges are not cost effective to overhaul as most are sealed. Request this be reworded to, “Remove calibrate and report those gauges that failed calibration with cost for replacement and testing”.

Answer: Change to: “Remove and calibrate all gauges. For all gauges that do not pass calibration the Contractor shall furnish to the Marine Surveyor an original, an electronic copy and two (2) printed copies of a report listing gauges requiring replacement. Report shall include unit price, part number, calibration and availability.