Q and A W912BU20Q0013 6-12-2020.pdf

Q&A Barge PEGASUS Maintenance 3299

W912BU-20-Q-0013

UPDATED June 12, 2020

Q1: Will the 45 day schedule begin with the NTP which I assume will be given when the barge is delivered to the shipyard. Or will the 45 day schedule begin with contract award as indicated in Section F03 paragraph b?

A: This is not a construction project where it requires a NTP. The NTP is concurrent with the delivery of the vessel.

Q2: We would like to submit a Quote for the ABS Hull Gauging Portion but I don’t know. Who are the Main Ship Repair Yards that will be sending in a Solicitation to the government for this Project? Can you direct me to the person that can help me out with the MSR so we can submit to them?

A: The Government does not facilitate partnerships for procurement notices. We recommend subcontractors to reach out to shipyards that might fall within the travel distance outlined in the solicitation.

Q3: We understand there will be no access to any tanks on the vessel during the ship check. If this remains so what should we assume the condition of the tanks are to determine a level of cleaning to bid on? Or will the tanks be open to look in through the manholes?

A: NASA is okay with opening 2 of the representative tanks for the inspection for the potential bidders to look into. Bidders will not be allowed to enter. We expect a similar condition on each tank to the shipyard 2 years ago, and that was minimum sediment on the bottom.

Q4: In Section C406 Coating System it indicates pressure washing the entire hull exterior (we assume this means bottom, sides, stern and foc’sle areas) including exterior bulwarks and decks while only painting the exterior decks. Is this accurate?

A: NASA is requesting a pressure wash of all exterior surfaces with the exception of the canopy, which is the unpainted part. This includes the bulwark below the canopy and the exterior surfaces of the forward house. The hull coating is included in item G (if directed).

Q5: Does the term exterior decks include foc’sle deck, and pilothouse deck?

A: Yes, it shall include all decks outside of the cargo area bulkheads. Aft deck, side decks, foc'sle deck.

The pilot house deck is grating and is not included in painting.

Q6: There isn't anywhere that calls out specifically what services will be required for the barge while at wet birth or on drydock. Could you provide a list of services (fire line, cooling water, shore power, air etc) that will be required.

A: Per section C041, Paragraph F, shore power is required and specifics discussed.

Q7: Item C170 section 6 paragraph 10 states "provide services in accordance with section H05" though there doesn't seem to be a section H05 in the SOW. Can you clarify.

A: That is an error. Please disregard that comment.