26Q0052_RFC.docx

This is a Request for Specification Clarification (RFC) form issued by SWRMC (Southwest Regional Maintenance Center) for solicitation N5523626Q0052 concerning the USS PORTLAND (LPD-27) MPDE Clutch Assembly long lead-time material (LLTM) procurement. The form is a template used to document contractor questions and government technical review responses, with fields for contractor points of contact, question submission, and internal government review tracking across multiple disciplines including technical review, planner review, supervisor review, Code 230 review, and advanced planning review. The form includes checkboxes to indicate whether specification changes, drawing/reference changes, requirements changes, or material changes result from the clarification process. Two images are referenced but not visible in the text content provided.

The underlying solicitation N5523626Q0052 is an RFQ issued on an unrestricted, sole-source basis by Naval Sea Systems Command for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts required to support Main Propulsion Diesel Engine (MPDE) Dual Clutch Assembly maintenance for the USS PORTLAND (LPD-27). The procurement is driven by SWRMC Code 310.2 requirements for long lead-time material in support of fiscal year 27 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) operations, specifically Work Items 242-11-001 and 242-12-001 covering inspect and overhaul activities for four main propulsion dual clutch assemblies. The acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures, with offers to be submitted per 52.212-1 provisions, including submission of the UEI, EFT indicator, and other standard offer documentation to the government-specified office address.