A00001 RFC question_answer.pdf

Amendment A0001

USCG STA SAN DIEGO (45682) 70Z04022QP3000300

Question:

This is based on question from QP-1 Paint Contractor

USCG 45682 (RB-M 45) SPECIFICATION FOR DRYDOCK REPAIRS FY2022

WORK ITEM 29: Tow Reel, Anchor Reel – Preserve

IAW:

3.5 Surface Preparation. The Contractor must prepare the inside surfaces of the tow reel and anchor reel, as designated in Table 2, using a combination of the following procedures:

x Take precaution to protect reel surfaces that are not to be brush blasted or painted.

x Water jetting to a “SSPC-SP WJ-2/NACE WJ2, 2012 Water Jet Cleaning of Metals- Very Thorough

Cleaning (10,000 PSI)”.

x Brush Blast to bare metal with clean, fine aluminum oxide, garnet or equivalent inert material with a

1.5-2.5 mil anchor profile.

WE WOULD LIKE TO CHGANGE THIS (x Water jetting to a “SSPC-SP WJ-2/NACE WJ2, 2012 Water Jet

Cleaning of Metals- Very Thorough Cleaning”) TO A 5,000 PSI PRESSURE WASH AND THE PROCEED TO

THE ABRASIVE BLAST

Answer:

I have reviewed the RFC. As it pertains to CG 45682’s FY22 Q1 DD Specification Package, I find the change acceptable. I have made the proposed changes to the Specification Package and attached

Revision 1 one above dated 10/18/2021.