W912BU-15-R-0021-0001.pdf

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC: ADRIANA A. DUNAWAY

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

CENAP-CT

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

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

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

MDC 2987 – One (1) Self Propelled Aluminum Hydrographic Surveyboat

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 12-May-2015

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912BU-15-R-0021

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Apr-2015

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 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 1 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

12-May-2015

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

CONTRACTING DIVISION

WANAMAKER BUILDING

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

W912BU 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE W912BU

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912BU-15-R-0021

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 01

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Extend the due date to submit offers from 19 May 2015 to 2 June 2015; time remains the same.

2. Revise Sections C, L and M as attached herein.

3. Answer questions from offerors. Questions that may be of general interest of all Bidders/Government will appear below. These questions may have been paraphrased or altered to represent several questions regarding the same subject and/or clarify and simplify the question(s). Questions and answers are issued to the Offerors for information purposes only.

All other terms and conditions remains the same.

Oferors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by the date specified in the solicitation (or as amended).

FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENTS BY THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR PROPOSAL

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 19-May-2015 02:00 PM to 02-Jun-2015 02:00 PM.

The organization for offers to be sent to has changed from

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

CONTRACTING DIVISION

WANAMAKER BUILDING

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

to

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC: ADRIANA A. DUNAWAY

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

CENAP-CT

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

SECTION C

52. Navigation & Communication:

• Furuno Autopilot (NavPilot 700) Furuno Autopilot (NavPilot 711C)

• Furuno NavNet TZTouch2 Processor BB Chart Plotter (TZTL15F) Furuno NavNet TZTouch Processor BB

Chart Plotter (TZTBB)

• Furuno NavNet TZTouch2 6kW BB Radar with 4 foot open array (DRS6A)

• Furuno 19” LCD Marine Display x 2 to display NavNet TZTouch2 system on split screen (MU190HD)

Furuno 19" LCD Touch Marine Display x 2 to display NavNet TZTouch system on split screen (MU190T)

• Furuno Class A AIS (FA-150)

• Furuno MaxSea Time Zero Explorer Software with NavNet TZTouch2 Interface Furuno MaxSea Time

Zero Explorer Software with NavNet TZTouch Interface

• ACR GlobalFix 406 EPIRB with Integral GPS and automatic release

• 12v 500,000 candlepower stainless steel spotlight forward facing with wireless remote mounted on

• centerline.

• FLIR IR camera similar to FLIR M series. This shall be integrated into the NavNet chart plotter.

• Depth finder with transducer independent from the NavNet system

• Furuno GPS receiver (GP330B)

• Furuno Satellite Compass (SC30)

SECTION L

(3) (Factor 3) – Experience. At a minimum, the offeror’s proposal shall address the following elements.

The offeror shall provide as well a discussion of his Experience on similar type of work performed over the past five years. Include the following information:

• The date when the vessel(s) construction started

• The date when the vessel(s) were delivered

• The length/beam/speed of the vessel(s) delivered

• The customers / owners of the vessel(s) delivered

The offerors proposal shall include a discussion of direct contract supervision experience during the past five years for the building of at least two aluminum vessels, 55 feet or longer, with 25 knot minimum top speed and with comparable outfit and systems to the requirements in this specification.

The offerors proposal shall also include a discussion of the designers experience in designing at least two foil assisted catamarans, 55 feet or longer, in the last five years, that have been built and put into successful service. The vessels owners shall be identified. The offeror shall describe the principal dimensions, speed, outfit and systems of the vessels designed and built.

If the offeror is using a sub-contractor to meet the design element, a signed letter of commitment from the designer is required in addition to the above. The offeror shall also confirm that the sub-contractor’s design will not be altered during construction.

SECTION M

Factor 3: Experience: Each offeror’s proposal will be reviewed to assess experience in the design and manufacture of similar vessels (Foil assisted Catamarans) over the last five (5) years.

(End of Summary of Changes)

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

1. We do not see that if the main foil was welded aluminum and sustained damage that it could not cause hull damage through tearing. We also do not see what calculations could be available that indicate bend or flex of the foil at speed. Can the USACE provide any information about boats in the field that are fitted with aluminum foils and rough dimensions of thickness and chord depth as well as attachment method as you have for the stainless foils?

The latest USACE foil assisted catamaran, the S/V Florida II is equipped with a fully machined aluminum foils welded to the hull. There are two other catamaran survey vessels in the Corps fleet with aluminum foils as well.

We cannot disclose scantlings for these foils as that is the naval architect's proprietary information.

2. We have been informed by ABS that they have no calculated data on support foils. Does the USACE have such information available?

No information is available through USACE.

3. You make no reference to rear foils that have been previously specified in USACE specifications. These rear foils were previously adjustable. Can you please advise if they are to be included and provide a relative location and access if they are to be adjustable?

Trim (or rear) foils are a feature of hydrofoil assisted vessels and are thus required. They shall be fixed foils at a location that allows your proposed design to meet the performance and other requirements of this specification.

4. Can you please elaborate what is meant by ‘Hinged aluminum deck plates shall be provided over the steps at the deck level’?

A hinged aluminum deck plate is a plate that covers the steps down to the transom platforms when they are not in use. When the plates are deployed they are flush with the deck and provide a safe working environment.

5. Can you please confirm that the word ‘continuously’ means that the D rubber has no intersections or breaks for the entire length of the fendering?

This is correct.

6. Are suggesting that the push knee metal work tapers into the hull and that the rubber is vertical or also tapered?

Both the rubber and the metal taper back into the hull to prevent the boat from getting the tow knees caught on something due to wave action.

7. Is the rubber to be 8” wide or to fit within an 8” channel?

The rubber itself is to be 8" wide.

8. Will the USACE consider manufactured engine hatches with over size rain gutters in lieu of Freeman type hatches which have no rain gutters? Hatches to meet IACS calculation requirements. The Freeman type hatch will always allow water entry into the engine space when opening with the deck wet with salt or rain water.

Such a hatch will be evaluated, but it must meet all of the requirements of the specification to be considered acceptable.

9. You do not specify engine hatches shall be directly over engines and sized for engine removal if necessary.

Please advise.

This is not a requirement of this specification.

10. Does the USACE have a preferred engine supplier or model for which it already has ongoing maintenance programs and or spare parts that meets the requirement?

No such preference exists.

11. In consideration of the USCG Subchapter T stability requirements and the stated fuel tank requirements, it is preventing the engine room from being accessible from the accommodation voids. Will the Government allow integral fuel tanks or dedicated engine room access from above the main deck?

Integral fuel tanks are not allowed. Fuel tanks must meet all of the provisions of section 22 of the specification.

Dedicated engine room access may be provided from above the main deck provided that it comes from within the main deckhouse. Sound dampening doors shall be provided to separate the engine room access from the rest of the main cabin.

12. There are multiple systems that are called out as 12 VDC. Can the contractor use 24 VDC for these systems to save weight and complexity in the systems?

No, systems called out as 12VDC shall remain 12 VDC.

13. Section 11a The engine room water tight door requirement calls for hand wheel operation. This conflicts with the single lever type requirement in Section 21. Please clarify the requirement.

Either style of door is acceptable to the government.

14. Section 12 includes the requirement “A minimum of 18 inches clear space shall be provided around the shaft seals.” This requirement is unattainable given the vessel size, draft and speed requirements. Will the Government consider modifying the requirement to require 18” clearance above and in front of the shaft seal?

18 inches clear space shall be provided above, to the sides, and in front of the shaft seal.

15. Section 24 calls out a survey gear weight allowance “Survey Gear & UPS Power Supplies – 750 lbs”. Does this include the contractor supplied equipment in sections 42a and 43a, the contractor supplied UPS in addition to Government supplied computers?

Yes, this includes all contractor and government furnished equipment.

16. Section 42(a) calls out Government Furnished Equipment computers and monitors. Dimensions and weight are needed for sizing racks and desks. Power requirements are needed for UPS calculations. Can the Government provide the model numbers or specifications of the Government Furnished Equipment?

The three government furnished computers will be similar to one (1) Dell Precision M4800, and two (2) Dell Latitude 7240s. There will be three (3) 24" Dell full HD widescreen monitors with each computer.

17. Section 49 calls for an “Odom 200 kHz Single Beam SMB200-3 SSS549 Transducer”. This conflict with the dual frequency transducer equipment called out in Section 42a “Odom CV 300 Rack Mounted Single Beam Echosounder with 200/28 kHz transducers”. Please clarify requirements.

The requirement is for the “Odom CV 300 Rack Mounted Single Beam Echosounder with 200/28 kHz transducers”.

18. Section 49 calls for a “Sound Velocity AML-Micro X” unit to be installed in the strut pod this conflicts with the sound velocity equipment in Section 42a “Reson SVP70 sound velocity probe”. Please clarify requirements.

The requirement is for the Reson SVP70 sound velocity probe.