Repair of 36FT harbor security boats

Amendment # 6

The reference below is added as an addendum to the list of references to the Sttement of Work:

Fabrication, Welding and Inspection of Small Boats and Craft, Aluminum Hulls - TO0300-AU-SPN-010-A  for LAR 36PB-1701 installation.

Again, as per Amendment # 5
THE PERIOD PERMITTING REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION IS NOW CLOSED - NO NEW QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED.

Amendment # 5

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Provide answers to additional Offeror questions.

2) Close the period of requesting additional information.

Question # 1
Will welding in accordance with MIL-STD 1689 vs ABS requirements be acceptable for the structural welding on this contract?

Answer # 1
The contractor will conduct welding in accordance with "Fabrication, Welding and Inspection of Small Boats and Craft, Aluminum Hulls - TO300-AU-SPN-010-A" and Navy Standard Item 009-12. The Contractor will perform welding to this standard to perform the work specified in LARs 64PB-1701.
(See attached pdf dated February 13, 2017 in this Amendment # 5.)

Question # 2
Do the support stiffeners underneath the HSB swim platform supposed to be replaced with "C" Channels (same as material already installed) or "L" Channels.

Answer # 2
"L" Channels

Question # 3
A request for clarification in regards to HSB609 boat repairs. Work Items 3.6.3 and 3.6.10 to 3.6.17 were only listed as work items for this vessel. Does this mean accomplish ONLY work items 3.6.3 and 3.6.10 to 3.6.17, and omit 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5?

Answer # 3
Yes.

Addendums to the Statement of Work-

A. As per Amendment #3 Question # 1, Under the line "Work Items 3.6.3 and 3.6.10 to 3.6.17", 3.6.17 is now replace with 3.6.14, thus it now states "Work Items 3.6.3 and 3.6.10 to 3.6.14".

B. As per Amendment #3 , The paragraph underneath the "All the items in 3.7 preservation and Painting" is replaced with the following paragraph:

The Contractor must follow the applicable requirements when installing the bilge blowers, vents and drain holes on HSB609, which is already bilge coated. As a rule, the Contractor will need to repair all bilge, hull, and superstructure paint and non-skid that was damaged during the course of work using the specified products and application procedures. The contractor will also be required to adhere to the appropriate Work Preparation items.

C. Section 2.3 Consolidated List of References:

New Reference #50: TO300-AU-SPN-010-A Fabrication, Welding and Inspection of Small Boats and Craft, Aluminum Hulls.

D. Section 3.6 Structural Work is re-worded as follows:

Accomplish the following repairs IAW paragraphs 2.1 through 2.3, American Bureau of Shipping standards, American Boat and Yacht Council standards and good marine repair practices.*
*Note this encompasses and prioritizes aluminum welding standards specified in TO300-AU-SPN-010-A and Navy Standard Item 009-12.

E. The Final LAR 36PB-1701 is attached. Changes:

1) Page 4 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 3: "Louvered Vent, 10 1/8 X 4 7/8, Blk" inserted, subsequent line items renumbered.

2) Page 4 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 12 (formerly Item No. 11 on DRAFT Copy): Requirement for Plate 1/4 Thk changed to Plate 3/8 Thk.

3) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 13: "Angle, 2 X 2 X 2 3/16" inserted, subsequent line items renumbered.

4) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 14: "Screw, Mach, Flat Hd, Phillips, 8-32UNC-2A X 1 1/4 LG" quantity increased from 8 to 16.

5) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 15: "Washer, Flat, No. 8" quantity increased from 8 to 16.

6) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 16: "Nut, Hex, 8-23UNC-3B Self Locking w/ Nylon Insert" quantity increased from 8 to 16.

7) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 17: "Bolt, Hex Hd, 1/4-20UNC-2A X 1 1/2 Lg" quantity decreased from 14 to 8.

8) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 18: "Bolt, Hex Hd, 1/4-20UNC-2A X 1 Lg "inserted, subsequent line items renumbered.

9) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 19: "Washer, Flat, 1/4 Nominal" quantity increased from 28 to 34.

10) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 20: "Nut, Hex, 1/4-20UNC-3B Self Locking w/ Nylon Insert" inserted (last item).

11) Plan 7-A: "13" added to upper right corner.

12) Plan 7-A: Center of Drawing: Detail 14-A changed to Detail 15-A; Detail 15-A changed to Detail 16-A; Detail 13-A changed to Detail 14-A.

13) Plan 7-A: "A1" and "13" added to lower right corner.

14) Plan 7-A: Bottom Center of Drawing, Under "Plan 7-A:" Details 14-A & 15-A changed to 15-A & 16-A.

15) Section 8-A: two "1 RAD" holes added to lower center of drawing.

16) Section 9-A: Call-Out Detail added to lower right side of drawing with detail specifications.

17) Section 10-A: Circled numbers on drawing changed.

18) Section 10-A: "13/64 Dia Hole Tap for 1/4-20UNC-2A Threads Temp Locations (3 Places)" removed from drawing.

19) Detail 11-A: Part length in upper right changed from 14 to 12.

20) Detail 11-A: Part dimensions added to part in lower right corner.

21) Detail 12-A: "Chock Fabrication" changed to "Blower Mount Fabrication"

22) Section 13-A added.

23) Sections 13-A, 13-B and 13-C changed to 14-A, 14-B and 14-C.

24) Detail 14-A changed to Detail 15-A.

25) Detail 15-A (new): Circled numbers changed.

26) Detail 15-A changed to Detail 16A.


THE PERIOD PERMITTING REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION IS NOW CLOSED - NO NEW QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED.

Amendment # 5

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Provide answers to additional Offeror questions.

2) Close the period of requesting additional information.

Question # 1
Will welding in accordance with MIL-STD 1689 vs ABS requirements be acceptable for the structural welding on this contract?

Answer # 1
The contractor will conduct welding in accordance with "Fabrication, Welding and Inspection of Small Boats and Craft, Aluminum Hulls - TO300-AU-SPN-010-A" and Navy Standard Item 009-12. The Contractor will perform welding to this standard to perform the work specified in LARs 64PB-1701.
(See attached pdf in this Amendment # 5.)

Question # 2
Do the support stiffeners underneath the HSB swim platform supposed to be replaced with "C" Channels (same as material already installed) or "L" Channels.

Answer # 2
"L" Channels

Question # 3
A request for clarification in regards to HSB609 boat repairs. Work Items 3.6.3 and 3.6.10 to 3.6.17 were only listed as work items for this vessel. Does this mean accomplish ONLY work items 3.6.3 and 3.6.10 to 3.6.17, and omit 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5?

Answer # 3
Yes.

Addendums to the Statement of Work-

A. As per Amendment #3 Question # 1, Under the line "Work Items 3.6.3 and 3.6.10 to 3.6.17", 3.6.17 is now replace with 3.6.14, thus it now states "Work Items 3.6.3 and 3.6.10 to 3.6.14".

B. As per Amendment #3 , The paragraph underneath the "All the items in 3.7 preservation and Painting" is replaced with the following paragraph:

The Contractor must follow the applicable requirements when installing the bilge blowers, vents and drain holes on HSB609, which is already bilge coated. As a rule, the Contractor will need to repair all bilge, hull, and superstructure paint and non-skid that was damaged during the course of work using the specified products and application procedures. The contractor will also be required to adhere to the appropriate Work Preparation items.

C. Section 2.3 Consolidated List of References:

New Reference #50: TO300-AU-SPN-010-A Fabrication, Welding and Inspection of Small Boats and Craft, Aluminum Hulls.

D. Section 3.6 Structural Work is re-worded as follows:

Accomplish the following repairs IAW paragraphs 2.1 through 2.3, American Bureau of Shipping standards, American Boat and Yacht Council standards and good marine repair practices.*
*Note this encompasses and prioritizes aluminum welding standards specified in TO300-AU-SPN-010-A and Navy Standard Item 009-12.

E. The Final LAR 36PB-1701 is attached. Changes:

1) Page 4 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 3: "Louvered Vent, 10 1/8 X 4 7/8, Blk" inserted, subsequent line items renumbered.

2) Page 4 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 12 (formerly Item No. 11 on DRAFT Copy): Requirement for Plate 1/4 Thk changed to Plate 3/8 Thk.

3) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 13: "Angle, 2 X 2 X 2 3/16" inserted, subsequent line items renumbered.

4) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 14: "Screw, Mach, Flat Hd, Phillips, 8-32UNC-2A X 1 1/4 LG" quantity increased from 8 to 16.

5) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 15: "Washer, Flat, No. 8" quantity increased from 8 to 16.

6) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 16: "Nut, Hex, 8-23UNC-3B Self Locking w/ Nylon Insert" quantity increased from 8 to 16.

7) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 17: "Bolt, Hex Hd, 1/4-20UNC-2A X 1 1/2 Lg" quantity decreased from 14 to 8.

8) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 18: "Bolt, Hex Hd, 1/4-20UNC-2A X 1 Lg "inserted, subsequent line items renumbered.

9) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 19: "Washer, Flat, 1/4 Nominal" quantity increased from 28 to 34.

10) Page 5 of 16: Parts List (Quantity for One Boat): Item No. 20: "Nut, Hex, 1/4-20UNC-3B Self Locking w/ Nylon Insert" inserted (last item).

11) Plan 7-A: "13" added to upper right corner.

12) Plan 7-A: Center of Drawing: Detail 14-A changed to Detail 15-A; Detail 15-A changed to Detail 16-A; Detail 13-A changed to Detail 14-A.

13) Plan 7-A: "A1" and "13" added to lower right corner.

14) Plan 7-A: Bottom Center of Drawing, Under "Plan 7-A:" Details 14-A & 15-A changed to 15-A & 16-A.

15) Section 8-A: two "1 RAD" holes added to lower center of drawing.

16) Section 9-A: Call-Out Detail added to lower right side of drawing with detail specifications.

17) Section 10-A: Circled numbers on drawing changed.

18) Section 10-A: "13/64 Dia Hole Tap for 1/4-20UNC-2A Threads Temp Locations (3 Places)" removed from drawing.

19) Detail 11-A: Part length in upper right changed from 14 to 12.

20) Detail 11-A: Part dimensions added to part in lower right corner.

21) Detail 12-A: "Chock Fabrication" changed to "Blower Mount Fabrication"

22) Section 13-A added.

23) Sections 13-A, 13-B and 13-C changed to 14-A, 14-B and 14-C.

24) Detail 14-A changed to Detail 15-A.

25) Detail 15-A (new): Circled numbers changed.

26) Detail 15-A changed to Detail 16A.


THE PERIOD PERMITTING REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION IS NOW CLOSED - NO NEW QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED.

Amendment #4 extends the solicitation closing date and time for receipt of proposals.

The closing date and time of this solicitation is extended from: 2:01 PM PST, 13 February 2017 and now closes at 2:01 PM PST, 21 February 2017.

Amendment # 3
 
The following statements will clarify which work items, preservation and painting items, and work preparation items will apply to each vessel. This amendment is an errata to the Statement of Work (SOW). 

Question 1: 
Paragraph 1.1.1 Vessel Identification and Projected Period of Performance of the above referenced Solicitation indicates that Navy Hull No. 36PB0609 has
a partial work requirement. Please indicate and describe this partial work requirement in the solicitation?

Answer 1:
The partial work requirements that are applicable for HSB609 are listed as follows:

Work Preparation items 3.2.1 to 3.2.7, 3.2.10, and 3.2.11.

Work Items 3.6.3 and 3.6.10 to 3.6.17.

All the items in 3.7 Preservation and Painting.

The Contractor must follow the applicable requirements when installing the
bilge blowers, vents and drain holes on HSB609, which is already
bilge coated.  As a rule, the Contractor will need to repair all bilge, hull, and superstructure paint and non-skid during the course of work using the specified products and application procedures.  The contractor will also be
required to adhere to the appropriate Work Preparation items.

Question 2:
5-way Breakdown: There is no provision on this sheet to itemize the
costs for paragraphs; 1.0 through 2.3. There are cost associated with a
number of these paragraphs.
How do you want us to account for these costs?
Will you add line items to the 5-way breakdown?
Will we need to incorporate these costs into the existing line items for each boat?

Answer 2:
The contractor will need to account for the costs incurred for this project as per their own business practices.  

Question 3: 
Drawing #3 (reference 42) and Drawing #4 (reference 43) both refer
to a part numbers R3 and R4 and also 3 and 4. The parts list on reference 44
only lists parts 1 and 2. What are parts R3 and R4 and also 3 and 4?

See answer to questions 3 to 5 below.

Question 4: 
Reference 45, Swim Platform Stiffener Removal, calls our parts R2
and R3. R3 is also called out as part 2 which is a 1/4" thick chock, but it is also referred to on reference 45 as the 11 each stiffeners, and as R1. Is there a detail somewhere which clarifies what is being looked at
as there are multiple parts with the same number?

See answer to questions 3 to 5 below.

Question 5: 
Reference 45, Swim Platform Stiffener Removal, calls out a part, R2.
On Reference 46, Swim Platform Stiffener Installation, that same part is called out
as ~ (padeye).
What is the detail of this padeye?
What is the thickness of this padeye, to get an accurate cost?

Answers 3 to Answers 5: 
Attached with are the drawings for the repairs which will answer the Question 3 to Question 5 as above.

The following are attached to this Amendment:
36PB (MOOSE) SIDE SHELL PLTG RMVL (DRAWING #1).pdf
36PB (MOOSE) SIDE SHELL PLTG INSTL (DRAWING #2).pdf
36PB (MOOSE) TRANSOM PLTG RMVL (DRAWING #3).pdf
36PB (MOOSE) TRANSOM PLTG INSTL (DRAWING #4).pdf
36PB (MOOSE) SWIM PLATFORM STIFFENER RMVL (DRAWING #5).pdf
36PB (MOOSE) SWIM PLATFORM STIFFENER INSTL (DRAWING #6).pdf
36PB (MOOSE) SWIM PLATFORM STIFFENER FAB (DRAWING #7).pdf

 Amendment 2 contains the questions and answers as a result of the ship check conducted on January 18, 2017 at Bangor, WA.

Q1. What sealant is used to seal the jet drives to the hull?
A1. Sycoflex.

Q2. Is the Contractor responsible for purchasing this?
A2. Yes.

Q3. Is a hull diagram available?
A3. Figure B - Hull Framing Diagram was provided in
the Statement of Work (SOW).

Q4. How do you remove the fuel tanks?
A4. Remove the water-tight bulk-heads at Frame 10
and back the tank out.

Q5. Is the fuel tank welded or bolted down?
A5. The fuel tanks are bolted to the hull.

Q6. How much space is beneath the fuel tank?
A6. Approximately 2-3 inches.

Q7. Will the boats be delivered by water or land?
A7. SWFPAC will coordinate delivery method of each
vessel with the contractor and further details to
be provided to awardee at post-award conference.

Q8. Does the Contractor replace the Swim Deck "C"
Channels with identical material, or the material
specified on Contract Enclosure Drawings?
A8. Contract Enclosure Drawings.

Q9. Paragraphs 3.6.1, 3.6.2 & 3.6.6 require cropping out
and replacing various square feet of
shell plating but do not specify how many locations.
Can the number of locations be specified for bidding
purposes?
A9. See SOW. The vessel and these spaces were made
available for ship check, which was
the appropriate venue for prospective offerors
to make this determination for bidding purposes.

Q10. Paragraph 3.11 requires clad welding 10 linear feet
but does not specify how wide. Can the width of the
clad weld be specified for bidding purposes?
A10. See SOW. The vessel was made available for
ship check, which was the appropriate
venue for prospective offerors to make this
determination for bidding purposes.

Q11. Paragraph 3.6.4 requires replacing 35 square feet
of transom plating but the references do
not specify thickness. Can the thickness of the
transom be provided?
A11. Transom plate is 3/16 inch thick aluminum.

Q12. Liaison Action Record (LAR) 36PB-1701, Bilge
Ventilation System Installation Kit Page 14, Note,
requires a programing kit PT# 48850-01.The
manufacturer stated that the item has been
discontinued with no replacement. Can the Navy
supply the equipment for the contractor to use?
A12. Yes, The Government will be providing the
Programming Kit as Government
Furnished Equipment.

Q13. Can a copy of reference 47, Hamilton Jet Product
Manual be provided?
A.13. Please contact the vendor for a copy of the
manual.
HamiltonJet Inc.
14680 NE North Woodinville Way, Suite 100
Woodinville, WA 98072
Contact: Mr. Adam Paull
Ph: 425-527-3000
Mob: 206-799-9322
Toll Free: 800-423-3509
Fax: 425-527-9188
email: adam.paull@hamiltonjet.com
www.hamiltonjet.com/us

Q14. Can you please provide the wage determination that
will apply to this procurement?
A14. No. The offerors will need to develop their
own wage rates and total labor hours
incurred for each of their personnel assigned
to the project.

Q15. Would the government consider changing the payment
terms to progress payments? If the typical period
of performance is 60 days it puts the contractor
out of pocket for 90 days, and if working two boats
at a time that would be very costly.
A15. In accordance with FAR 32.003 - Simplified
Acquisition Procedures Financing,
contract financing shall not be provided for
purchases made under the authority of
FAR Part 13.

The Northwest Regional Maintenance Center (NWRMC), Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS&IMF), Bremerton, WA intends to award a firm fixed-price contract for the structural repair and preservation of six (6) harbor security boats (MOOSE BOATS) which are located at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, WA.  The contractor's dry-dock facility, shall be located within the greater Puget Sound area, and not more than 65 nautical miles from Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, WA, and must possess the capability of accommodating the vessels which are described as follows:

Model of the vessels: Model M2-35 aluminium catamaran patrol vessel manufactured by Moose Boats, Vallejo, CA.

Manufacture year: 2006-2007.

Size of Vessel:  36' length overall

Draft of vessel (full load):  4'5".

Electrical:  24 Volt (converted to 12 volt).

Tasks may include the following for each of six (6) vessels:
1. Hull and Transom Repair
2. Prepare, Prime, and Paint at Worksite
3. Install Bilge Blower
4. Install Bilge Drains
5. Prepare, Prime, and Paint Bilges
6. Replace "C" Channels

Firms possessing the capability and qualifications shall provide the tools, labor material and services to accomplish these tasks.

The period of performance will begin early March 2017; and ending late September 2017.

Vessels will be made available two at a time with the expectation of completing the work on both vessels within 60 days, before receiving the next two vessels, etc. 

This procurement will be conducted utilizing FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Acquisitions - Commercial Procedures.  This procurement is anticipated to be a total small business set-aside.

This pre-solicitation synopsis is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. 

Any prospective offerors  with questions may respond to this notice via email by contacting Mel Tiglao, Contract Specialist, at melvin.tiglao@navy.mil by 2:01 PM PST, February 13, 2017. The Subject line of the emails shall reference Solicitation # N4523A-17-R-0023, for the Repair of Harbor Security Boats. 

The secondary point of contact for this synopsis is Declan D. Jarry.  @ Declan.Jarry@navy.mil.  

The Northwest Regional Maintenance Center (NWRMC), Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS&IMF), Bremerton, WA intends to award a firm fixed-price contract for the structural repair and preservation of six (6) harbor security boats (MOOSE BOATS) which are located at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, WA.  The contractor's dry-dock facility, shall be located within the greater Puget Sound area, and not more than 65 nautical miles from Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, WA, and must possess the capability of accommodating the vessels which are described as follows:

Model of the vessels: Model M2-35 aluminium catamaran patrol vessel manufactured by Moose Boats, Vallejo, CA.

Manufacture year: 2006-2007.

Size of Vessel:  36' length overall

Draft of vessel (full load):  4'5".

Electrical:  24 Volt (converted to 12 volt).

Tasks may include the following for each of six (6) vessels:
1. Hull and Transom Repair
2. Prepare, Prime, and Paint at Worksite
3. Install Bilge Blower
4. Install Bilge Drains
5. Prepare, Prime, and Paint Bilges
6. Replace "C" Channels

Firms possessing the capability and qualifications shall provide the tools, labor material and services to accomplish these tasks.

The period of performance will begin early March 2017; and ending late September 2017.

Vessels will be made available two at a time with the expectation of completing the work on both vessels within 60 days, before receiving the next two vessels, etc. 

This procurement will be conducted utilizing FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Acquisitions - Commercial Procedures.  This procurement is anticipated to be a total small business set-aside.

This pre-solicitation synopsis is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. 

Any prospective offerors  with questions may respond to this notice via email by contacting Mel Tiglao, Contract Specialist, at melvin.tiglao@navy.mil by 2:01 PM PST, February 9, 2017. The Subject line of the emails shall reference Solicitation # N4523A-17-R-0023, for the Repair of Harbor Security Boats. 

The secondary point of contact for this synopsis is Declan D. Jarry.  @ Declan.Jarry@navy.mil.  

The Northwest Regional Maintenance Center (NWRMC), Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS&IMF), Bremerton, WA intends to award a firm fixed-price contract for the structural repair and preservation of six (6) harbor security boats (MOOSE BOATS) which are located at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, WA.  The contractor's dry-dock facility, shall be located within the greater Puget Sound area, and not more than 50 nautical miles from Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, WA, and must possess the capability of accommodating the vessels which are described as follows:

Model of the vessels: Model M2-35 aluminium catamaran patrol vessel manufactured by Moose Boats, Vallejo, CA.

Manufacture year: 2006-2007.

Size of Vessel:  36' length overall

Draft of vessel (full load):  4'5".

Electrical:  24 Volt (converted to 12 volt).

Tasks may include the following for each of six (6) vessels:
1. Hull and Transom Repair
2. Prepare, Prime, and Paint at Worksite
3. Install Bilge Blower
4. Install Bilge Drains
5. Prepare, Prime, and Paint Bilges
6. Replace "C" Channels

Firms possessing the capability and qualifications shall provide the tools, labor material and services to accomplish these tasks.

The period of performance will begin early March 2017; and ending late September 2017.

Vessels will be made available two at a time with the expectation of completing the work on both vessels within 60 days, before receiving the next two vessels, etc. 

This procurement will be conducted utilizing FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Acquisitions - Commercial Procedures.  This procurement is anticipated to be a total small business set-aside.

This pre-solicitation synopsis is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. 

Any prospective offerors  with questions may respond to this notice via email by contacting Mel Tiglao, Contract Specialist, at melvin.tiglao@navy.mil by 2:01 PM PST, January 6, 2017. The Subject line of the emails shall reference Solicitation # N4523A-17-R-0023, for the Repair of Harbor Security Boats. 

The secondary point of contact for this synopsis is Declan D. Jarry.  @ Declan.Jarry@navy.mil.