B.01 QA.docx

1. Is the Extension Alarm System (EAS) being upgraded as part of this contract? - Yes, new equipment to be installed, all current functionality to be retained

1. Is the switchboard hardware that is part of Power Management System (PMS) being upgraded as part of this contract? No

1. Is the Process Data Acquisition System (IBA/PDA) system being reconstituted as part of this contract? Our ship does not have iba/PDA. It is using IMAC 55 and Wonderware. A new program will be required As listed in 06. Specifications “g) Contractor shall provide engineering and labor to reprogram ICMS and FFS in WinCC providing a clean install with IMAC completely divorced from the system.”

1. What regulatory compliance is required for this contract?

3. Is ABS or USCG compliance the responsibility of the bidder? The contractor shall be responsible for preparing necessary drawings, obtaining regulatory body review and approvals, obtaining necessary inspections and surveys, and for all cost associated with these items, to certify and classify the vessel as follows:

3. To what set of rules/regs? A Statement of fact from the American Bureau of Shipping documenting the following:

1) The ICMS Detailed Drawings are in accordance with the ABS Steel Vessel Rules are adequate for ocean going service

2) The ICMS Installation and all components are adequate for ocean going service and are in accordance with USCG 46 CFR Part 62 and ABS Rules.

3) The ICMS has been tested and approved in accordance with USCG 46 CFR Subpart 61.40

4) The ICMS installation and all components are in accordance with ABS rules and regulations for ACC notation.

1. Are two sets of Historian required with dual full Wonderware licenses with Historian capability on both, or is an alternative allowable? Two sets are required as listed in the PWS Specifications: Contractor shall provide labor, materials and equipment to replace the current ICMS system to include the following:

a) Purchase and install 2 new server workstations, provide upgrade license for both servers to current version of Wonderware. Provide an historian upgrade license for server 1, and a new historian license for server 2

1. Is it acceptable to use different PLC, OS, and HMI manufacturers? Other manufacturers could be considered if compatibility with all other systems is proven and equipment is ABS class approved.

1. Do you want the ICMS and FFS to be 2 independent systems that are integrated in with each other? Yes, Two independent Dual redundant systems with automatic switching upon failure as currently configured.

1. When and where would the service take place? In other words is there a dry dock being planned when this will take part? The installation will take place at a shipyard beginning on or about 6 December 2021, for bidding purposes our home Port of Portland OR shall be used.

1. Are the existing field sensors going to be used? Existing field sensors will be used.

1. The answer in Question 3 states to “reprogram ICMS and FFS in WinCC”. The answer in Question 5 requires “upgrade license for both servers to current version of Wonderware. Provide an historian upgrade license for server 1, and a new historian license for server 2”. WinCC and Wonderware are both HMI software. Does the government have a proclivity for either WinCC or Wonderware? After further review, vendors may use WinCC Historian or Wonderware Historian to help accomplish the tasks in the PWS. The Government has no proclivity for either.