Request_for_Clarification_2.pdf

AMENDMENT A00005 SOLICIATION 70Z080-18-Q-P45044-00

REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION #2

USCGC KISKA DRYDOCK

WORK ITEM NO.: D-001

TITLE: SHIP SERVICE DIESEL GENERATOR (CAT) RENEW

PARAGRAPH NO.: 1.1 states "This work item describes the requirement for the Contractor to renew (1) Government furnished 99KW ships service diesel generator, including diesel engine."

QUESTION: Please specify which generator is to be renewed, Port or Starboard?

RESPONSE: WI 1 refers to renewing SSDG #2 (PORT).

PARAGRAPH NO.: 3.10.1 states, "The Contractor shall set idle speed, mechanical speed and operating speed, in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Check for proper instrument readings, leaks, unusual noise or vibration and correct any discrepancies."

CLARIFY: Contractor raises concerns whether any warranties could be compromised by making adjustments/repairs not authorized by the manufacturer. The SOW does not direct a mandatory presence by an OEM tech rep during commissioning. This is a competitive procurement and therefore should direct, if any, mandatory tech rep attendance to all bidders.

RESPONSE: A technical representative is not required for the generator renewal. Requirements outlined in paragraph 3.10.1 should be followed IAW the applicable Technical Publications.

WORK ITEM NO.: D-006

WORK ITEM TITLE: Cradle Assembly, Transport PARAGRAPH NO.: 1.2 identifies government loaned property, Docking/Lifting Cradle, 1 each.

QUESTION: When/where can we ship check the cradle?

RESPONSE: Please contact the POC's for the Ship Check who can arrange a check of the Cradle.

Please see "Site Visit" information listed on the combined synopsis/solicitation document.

PARAGRAPH NO.: 3.4 states, "Use blocking position one (1)." This statement conflicts with WI- 3 Drydock, paragraph 3.4.2 Table 1 Blocking which lists position 2.

CLARIFY: Please clarify which docking position to follow.

RESPONSE: Cutter shall be docked in blocking position two (2).